1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 67及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Recently in many cities, such as Shanghai, Nanjing and Wuhan, passengers are not allowed to eat or drink on subway trains, and violators shall be fined. Should food and drinks be permitted on subway trains? The debate has been raging in China for a long t
2、ime. The government and passengers show different attitudes. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance,
3、content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES According to the law and regulations, items that pose threats to the security of passengers are not allowed to be taken into subway trains. However, food and drinks wil
4、l do no harm to passengers safety, and therefore should not be forbidden. Besides, it is every citizens right to eat and drink on public transportation. This right should not be deprived of by the government. When passengers have to travel by subway for a long time, it is necessary for them to eat a
5、nd drink. If food and drinks are forbidden, it will cause inconvenience to some elderly passengers and children. In addition, in order to save time many young people have to eat breakfast on subway trains when they go to work in the morning. The new regulation will affect their normal life and work.
6、 NO It is every citizens responsibility to build a clean and healthy public environment. Some passengers bring food and drinks on subway trains and litter everywhere. This inappropriate behavior makes the subway trains messy and untidy. For tourists who travel by subway, they will inevitably have a
7、terrible impression of this city. The subway carriage is a relatively closed space, and therefore any unpleasant smell can easily spread inside it and cause uncomfortable feelings among passengers. Some food and drinks, such as the steamed buns or some other traditional Chinese breakfast, often carr
8、y strong smell. Although for people who are eating and drinking, it is of no harm, for others, the unpleasant smell may make them sick. 2 After graduating from colleges, most graduates have to face a difficult choice of where to find a job. Should university graduates choose jobs in large modern cit
9、ies, such as Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou? People have different ideas. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for conte
10、nt relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES In big cities like Beying, Shanghai and Guangzhou, young people can have many more opportunities than in small towns. Those big cities are usually economi
11、cally developed areas in China, and therefore many Chinese and international companies choose to do business there. For young university graduates, they can have far more chances to find a promising job in big cities. If college graduates choose to work in big cities, they can have opportunities to
12、get in touch with elites in every field. Many forums and international meetings are held in big cities, providing great opportunities for young people to enrich their knowledge and renovate their thinking. living and working in big cities can broaden their horizons. In modern big cities, ones abilit
13、y is far more important than his family background. As long as one is diligent and hard-working, he can build up a bright future by himself. NO Big cities like Beijing and Shanghai are the most developed areas in China, but at the same time, the living cost there is also too high to afford. Although
14、 the salary in big cities is higher than that in small towns, the cost is even higher. The competition in big cities is too fierce, and the pace of life there is too fast for people to bear. In some top 500 companies, it is quite common for employees to work till night. In order to get promotion, yo
15、ung people have to face greater pressure, and therefore both their mental and physical health is often facing threats. If graduates choose to work in small cities or towns, their salary may not be that high, but they can live a healthy and normal life. Instead of working overtime, they can relax the
16、mselves on the weekend, such as going outdoors and attending gatherings. 3 In todays job market, applicants who have studied abroad are widely welcomed by companies and schools, and are offered with more opportunities to find rewarding jobs than those without such experience. Are overseas returnees
17、superior to graduates who are at home? Employees and employers have different views. The following are opinions from both sides. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give y
18、our view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Graduates who have studied abroad can easily distinguish themselves from those who are at home in te
19、rms of the mastery of foreign languages, especially English. Studying and living in foreign countries have sharply improved the overseas returnees oral English, language proficiency as well as their communication skills. This advantage is extremely important and is greatly valued by todays employers
20、, especially international companies. Studying abroad can broaden ones horizon, and enhance ones understanding and tolerance of cultural diversity. During their college years, the overseas students may contact with people from different nations and cultural backgrounds. Thus they are often more adep
21、t at dealing with cross-cultural issues than college students at home. NO Not everyone who studies overseas can learn real skills. As peoples living standard has been improved very much, many students have the chance to study abroad. But not all of them treasure this chance. For some college student
22、s, when they go to a foreign country, what they like to do most is to play and have fun, not to study. When they return home, what they bring back is simply a diploma, but not the real skills. If the employers choose them only because of their diplomas, it will be unfair to the others. The knowledge
23、 from overseas does not always fit in our country. Even if the students who go abroad do learn some real skills, it does not mean that these skills and knowledge are completely suitable for the Chinese employers. 4 Should young criminals be treated the same way as adults by the authorities? This iss
24、ue has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks
25、will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES If our courts take a more flexible approach, then the related laws and punishment will not have a proper effect on teenagers. In
26、fact, teenagers are likely to commit horrible crime since they are unaware of whats illegal. Only by taking stern legal measures against young criminals can we bring a number of misguided young people around to the right road. In some cases, the lighter sentences might also lead to peoples resentmen
27、t towards the judicial system as victims might argue that these young offenders are not punished justly. This eventually could also bring a lot of unsafe factors to peoples life and social stability. NO The circumstances of the crime and the criminals motivation should be taken into consideration wh
28、en it comes to juvenile delinquency. For example, because of poverty and hunger, some teens may turn to stealing food or robbery during the period of distress. In the above case, harsh punishment, such as long-term jail, might not be the best solution. Some alternatives such as community service mig
29、ht be better for some young offenders who lack parenting and self-discipline. Minors should be given a better chance of rehabilitation when they commit crimes because of their ignorance. 5 Are environmental problems too big for individuals to solve? This matter has been intensely discussed for years
30、. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, co
31、ntent sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Some severe environmental pollution, such as global warming or sea contamination, might fail to be resolved only by personal effort. In this case, the government plays an
32、 inescapable role in environmental management because it is the only legalized institution that may formulate legislation related to environmental problems. The government can enact laws and introduce programs to raise the public awareness of environmental protection. Big companies have outstanding
33、advantages in finance and technology, which give them the possibility to reduce pollution. For instance, some big companies can improve their production process to recycle the waste materials. NO It is an unshakable obligation for everyone to safeguard the environment, no matter how small personal i
34、nvolvement in environmental conservation might be. It is known that environmental contamination and conservation are long-term problems, and no single government or big company can meet this challenge alone. Environmental protection needs every one of us to continuously participate in. The publics w
35、ill and behavior have an important influence on the governments policies and companies strategies. For example, if everyone says “ No“ to plastic shopping bags and paper cups, then the companies that manufacture them will switch to environmental-friendly substitutes in order to survive in the market
36、. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 67答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Should Passengers Eat and Drink on Subway Trains? In recent years, eating and drinking on subway trains have been found more and more common, which has triggered many problems. Thus, in some cities passengers are forbidden to do that and violators
37、 will be fined. There has been a raging debate over the new regulation. Some believe that eating and drinking dont threat the safety of the subway operation and are not against any law and regulation. Others want to curb the bad behavior so as to make the public environment clean and tidy. As far as
38、 I am concerned, eating and drinking on subway trains are indeed not proper behavior, but it is also not reasonable to deprive citizens of that right. On the one hand, eating and drinking on the subway trains should be discouraged. The government should attach more importance to educating citizens a
39、nd appeal for cultivated and eco-friendly behavior on public transportation. Announcements and posters could be used to encourage people to create a better environment. On the other hand, it is every citizens legal right to eat and no one can deprive them of that. With regard to the pregnant, the el
40、derly, the sick and the weak, the government can allocate them special room to eat and drink. In conclusion, the behavior of eating and drinking on subway trains should be discouraged, but the right of people should be protected. 【试题解析】 本题讨论的是最近多地出台的地铁上不允许吃东西的政策。在具体行文方面，考生应首先简要概述正反方观点。然后阐述自己的观点：不鼓励在
41、地铁上吃东西，政府可以呼吁大家养成好的行为习惯；但是，吃东西是大家的权利，不能强制性地被剥夺。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Bright Future in Big Cities When it comes to the vast pool of young and underemployed college graduates, they are really on the horns of a dilemma of choosing a proper place to start their career. To choose a modern big city l
42、ike Beying or Shanghai, or to stay in a small town, is a tough question. Some graduates prefer big cities for the metropolises remain a strong appeal to them with the multitudinous opportunities. Small towns, in some other graduates opinion, create a comfortable work environment. In my point of view
43、, I believe youth is for us to strive, and there is no better place for us to do so than big cities. Firstly, although the working condition in big cities is far more arduous, we can still give full play to our initiative. As long as we keep making efforts toward our dreams, we will surely enjoy a r
44、osy future. If graduates can weather the initial difficult situations, what they embrace will be a strong mind to overcome more difficulties, which is a very important element for them to succeed in the future. Secondly, in big cities, there are more chances for graduates to improve themselves. Once
45、 they seize the chance, their sweat and tears will get rewarded. Lastly, owing to the fact that many companies and organizations at home and abroad are situated in highly developed cities, young graduates are more likely to widen their intellectual horizons in big cities. In conclusion, I strongly h
46、old that it is better for graduates to choose a job in big cities. The abundant opportunities there will enable young people to exploit their potential and realize their dreams. Although life in big cities may be more difficult and arduous, all the efforts and hardship will be paid off if we are det
47、ermined to seize the opportunities. 【试题解析】 本题讨论大学生就业时该不该选择大城市。在具体行文方面，考生应首先简要概述正反方观点。第二段提出并阐述自己的看法：毕业生应该到大城市工作，并给出理由。第三段总结 全文。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Overseas Returnees Are Not Superior Studying abroad has become a popular trend in recent years. Many overseas students have become strong competitors in t
48、he job market after they return to China. There is no doubt that language skill is one of the distinctive advantages of overseas returnees. However, some people hold the opposite opinion. They claim that overseas study should not be always considered as an open sesame to a well-paid job since many y
49、oungsters merely regard the experience of studying abroad as a fabulous travel. In my opinion, in this ability-oriented society, practical skills and enriched knowledge of an employee should outweigh a diploma from a foreign college, even though I am convinced that overseas experience should be valued. It is wiser for employers to measure employees ability from a comprehensive perspective. Ones overall ability is comprised of many aspects, including teamwork, professionalism, leadership, integrity, respect for others, etc.
