1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 72及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Should secondary schools aim to provide liberal education? This 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 whi
2、ch you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your 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 If students have access
3、 to more courses, they are likely to have more opportunities to choose the subject they prefer. In this way, students can learn with more enthusiasm and passion and will feel less bored with their classes. The more diverse subject system can also cultivate more well-rounded students. Mathematics and
4、 physics are helpful to students logic and abstract thinking: some humanity subjects such as literature and aesthetics can enhance students capabilities of appreciation and judgment. Engaging into a broad range of curricula allows students to understand the world and the society from various perspec
5、tives. NO Allowing students to select a small number of subjects also gives them the opportunity to be only immersed in their favorite classes or what they are good at instead of those they have no clue at all. Teenagers focusing on a few subjects tend to be able to perform better because they can c
6、oncentrate their limited time and energy on a narrow range of school work. The increased efficiency and academic results in turn enhance their confidence in their academic ability and sense of achievement. Students who concentrate on limited subjects are more likely to become specialists in certain
7、fields. 2 Should we sustain the extensive use of English as a global language? This 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 summa
8、rize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your 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 English as a global lingua franca facilitates cr
9、oss-cultural communication. Today, eight in every ten international conferences designate English as their chief working language and ninety-eight percent of leading scientific journals in the world are published in English or at least have an English version. The extensive use of English as a commo
10、n language has a unifying effect on people who have different mother tongue. Language barriers naturally engender alienation while a shared language arouses a sense of belonging and sympathy. The expansion of English also enables people whose mother tongue is not English to appreciate the cultures o
11、f English-speaking countries more efficiently and more fully. As is known to us all, many cultures of English-speaking countries are among the richest and the most dynamic cultures in the world. NO The extensive use of English renders a host of indigenous languages obsolete. According to a study con
12、ducted by UNESCO, over 200 ethnic languages went extinct in 2004, primarily due to the linguistic assimilation of ethnic minorities into the English language. These languages have crystallized and conveyed unique indigenous traditions, rites, rituals, and their extinction is an anthropological disas
13、ter. The encroachment of English erodes the cultural identity of other races. The prevalence of English has a chilling effect on the purity of other languages and can aggravate the sense of cultural inferiority among the non-native speakers of English. 3 Is financial aid the most effective way to as
14、sist poor countries to ensure their healthy and sustainable development? This 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 b
15、riefly the opinions from both sides and give your 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 Financial beneficence from the developed countries cou
16、ld help poor countries acceleratedly construct infrastructure and build more houses. When some rich countries donate large sums of money to those needy countries, more job opportunities could be created and thus living standards of people in those countries could be enhanced. In 1999, only 50 percen
17、t of Tanzanias children went to primary school. Now the figure is over 90 percent. There are similar stories in Uganda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and other African countries. How did this happen? Because the elected government of Tanzania chose to expand educational opportunities by using the donation f
18、rom developed countries. NO Financial aid might make needy countries become over-dependent on the donors because money can only solve temporary problems. International aid might bring about political interference and economic exploitation. If poor countries want to become richer with the help of ric
19、h countries, a condition they must accept is to buy goods from the donors. As a matter of fact, the countries that benefit the most are not the poor countries but the rich ones. Concerns about the weaknesses of poor countries government systems for budgeting and accounting have led some donors to re
20、sist providing aid to them. 4 Should the elderly live in nursing house? This 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 br
21、iefly the opinions from both sides and give your 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 Nursing house provides the elderly with comparatively f
22、irst-rate facilities and services. When old people, especially those who are suffering from disease, live in nursing house, nurses can look after them carefully and advanced facilities can also provide good treatment. In nursing house the old people can make friends with people who have similar tast
23、e and hobby. Old people living in nursing house can maintain harmonious family atmosphere. It is quite obvious that there is a generation gap between the old and their children. They often have different opinions on many things. These differences might result in disagreement or even discord. NO Whil
24、e living in nursing house, the elderly may be homesick. They may miss their children, particularly when they have lived in nursing house for a long time. Many nursing houses cannot offer a comfortable environment to the elderly because they do not have adequate advanced facilities. So we cant ensure
25、 that the elderly will have a high level of living condition in nursing house. Since nurses in nursing house are aiming to earn money, we should not expect that they will treat the elderly in the same way as we do at home. 5 Can famous peoples support towards international aid organizations draw pub
26、lic attention to charity? This 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 yo
27、ur 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 International charity groups can take advantage of the publicity of celebrities. With the announcemen
28、t of high-profile figures, such as famous singers, movie stars and star athletes, the activities or campaigns of international organizations can be responded immediately. As the attention-getting group, famous people should and could pass on active influence, for the speeches and behavior of those t
29、op stars could set a good example for the public. Celebrities, as a respectable group, usually live under spotlight, receive maximum praise and considerable economic rewards. Hence, they are expected to make their unique contribution to the community as a returned favor. Their selfless donation coul
30、d fulfill their social responsibilities, embody their kindness, and bring them great sense of satisfaction. NO A small part of celebrities dont gain much popularity and cant bring any convenience to international aid organizations. Although some celebrities give their support to these organizations
31、outwardly, they dont bring any tangible help. Stars assistance is limited and thus less significant in terms of resolving some international problems such as helping the population of poverty-stricken countries shake off poverty or tackling global environmental contamination. The impact of celebriti
32、es might be a double-edged sword. If some stars fail to practice what they preach, then, the public might lose confidence in the organizations they have publicized. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 72答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Should Secondary Schools Aim to Provide Liberal Education? There has been a debate a
33、bout the range of subjects students are encouraged to learn in secondary schools. Some people advocating liberal education hold the view that the diverse subject system can give students more chances to choose their favorite subjects, cultivate more versatile students and make students understand th
34、e world better. However, those proposing specialized education believe that focusing on limited subjects allows students to focus on what they like, and therefore they are more likely to perform better and get greater achievement. From my point of view, adolescents should be exposed to various disci
35、plines. On the one hand, the diverse areas of knowledge can arouse students curiosity about the world and help them understand the world systematically because there are direct or indirect interrelations among various subjects. On the other hand, teenagers are too young to decide their future career
36、. Therefore, liberal education provided by secondary schools can help students identify their tendency in academic and career terms. In a word, specialized education does have some good influence on those students who have talents in one field. Nevertheless, we cant say it is the best education meth
37、od since most average students can benefit a lot from liberal education. 【试题解析】 本题讨论中学是否应该提供通识教育，为 学生提供更多课程种类。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：中学应该提供通识教育，学生应该接触更多不同的学科，并给出理由。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 The Extensive Use of English As the most influential language in the world, English has firmly
38、 established its dominant place in fields of economy, science, culture and politics. Those who advocate the extensive use of English believe that it can make cross-cultural communication easier by erasing the language barrier. Nevertheless, there is no denying that the rise of English as a global la
39、nguage is among the leading causes of the disappearance of many other smaller languages. Im of the opinion that English can go ahead with its role as the global language. In the beginning, English has gradually become the language of international technology, especially the information technology, f
40、or the majority of Internet websites are in English. Furthermore, like it or not, English has been an international language. It is widely adopted in academic circles as well as international conferences. In addition, language dominance is inextricably linked with technological, economic and cultura
41、l power. With a strong power-base, English can maintain its status as an international medium of communication. In conclusion, despite the demerits, the spreading of English has lots of merits. Therefore, English will not fade as a lingua franca and other languages seem very unlikely to take its pla
42、ce. 【试题解析】 本题讨论人们是否应该继续将英语作为全球语言来广泛使用。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：英语应该继续作为全球 语言来广泛使用。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 My View on Financial Aid for Poor Countries The role of foreign financial aid in the growth process of poor countries has always been a topic of intense debate. It is believed th
43、at financial aid is the best way to help poor countries since it can benefit the poverty-stricken nations directly in infrastructure construction, primary education, employment and so on. Although the economic assistance contributes greatly to the poverty reduction of recipients, it may inevitably b
44、ring about many negative impacts, such as political interference and economic exploitation. As I see it, financial aid is indeed effective, but it is not applicable to every beneficiary country. For one thing, donor money can resume economic operation and stabilize the national economy in war-ravage
45、d countries, but its not a long lasting approach for countries at peace to solve problems and sustain a healthy development. For another, there are other forms of aids that developed countries can provide for needy countries. For instance, volunteer teachers can be sent to improve local education, w
46、hich has a far-reaching impact on the development of those countries. In short, international aid shouldnt only be about satisfying the poor countries financial demands in the short run, it should aim at promoting their healthy development in the long term. 【试题解析】 本题讨论经济援助是否是让贫困国家持续发展的最有效的援助方式。在具体行文
47、方面，考生应首先总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：经济援助确实有效，但并不适用于所有受惠国，并阐述理由。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Should the Elderly Live in Nursing House? Under the dual pressure of economy and work, many young couples choose to send their parents to nursing house for its comfortable environment as well as professional care.
48、 But such behavior leads to a backlash from those who believe that the elderly should live with their children because they may feel lonely and nurses wont take good care of them. As to me, Im a proponent of the view that living with their children is more beneficial for old people. First and foremo
49、st, what the elderly want most is not the professional and attentive care from strangers but the communication with their own children, which can meet their emotional needs. Moreover, there is little privacy for the elderly in nursing house since the staff there need to watch over their physical health. In addition, the supervision mechanism of nursing house is not perfect in most cases. As a result, there is no guarantee that the service provided by nursing house can be meticulous. To sum up, parents have the duty
