1、大学英语四级改革适用（作文）模拟试卷 181及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled My View on Losing Weight following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 1现代人减肥盛行 2人们对减肥的看法不一 3我的观点是 2 For this part, you are
2、allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the practice of setting off fireworks and then express your views on whether this practice should be forbidden or not. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 wo
3、rds. 3 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled My View on Travel following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 1旅游作为一种休闲放松的方式广受人们欢迎 2自助游，还是跟团旅游，人们看法不一 3在我看来 4 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a s
4、hort essay entitled My View on Studying Abroad following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 1海外留学成为热门话题 2对是否应该海外求学，人们看法不一 3我认为 大学英语四级改革适用（作文）模拟试卷 181答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 【正确答案】 Nowadays, a growing number of women, either young or old, are ea
5、ger to lose weight. They try very hard to be on a diet and do excessive exercise to quicken weight loss. Is it necessary to try every effort to pursue a slim figure? It is a controversial question. Almost the entire society is in favor of losing weight, and it seems to be a common belief that thinne
6、ss is equal to beauty, for most popular actresses are slim. However, there are still quite a few people who consider losing weight a waste of money and energy and may cause health problems. In my view, we should not follow the trend of losing weight blindly. It is advisable to lose weight only if it
7、 affects your normal life and health. Otherwise, just love your imperfect figure and live happily without being annoyed by others standard. 【试题解析】 这是一篇议论文，要求分析对减肥的看法。文章内容安排如下： 第一段提出现象，并简要描述现象。 第二段分析两种不同观点。 第三段提出我的观点。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 It has been an age-old tradition for the Chinese to set off fire
8、works in festive occasions. Many people like to light fireworks to their hearts content, just like the two children shown in the picture. However, in recent years, seeing that setting off fireworks causes accidents and air pollution, some people claim that shooting off fireworks should be strictly f
9、orbidden. Firework supporters do not agree. They argue that shooting off fireworks is an important part of Chinas folk culture and should not be banned. I am in favor of calling a halt to setting off fireworks. First of all, its almost impossible to prevent accidents while fireworks are available to
10、 individuals. In order to completely stop sorrows, we need a non-firework society. Second, we can celebrate festivals in a cleaner way. For example, we can replace fireworks with colorful balloons which are more environment-friendly while equally entertaining. 【试题解析】 本文是一篇图画型议论文，讨论是否应该禁止燃放烟花爆竹，文章内容安
11、排如下： 第一段结合图画内容，引出话题。 第二段阐述人们对是否禁止燃放烟花爆竹的不同观点。 第三段表达 “我 ”的看法。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 As a popular form of leisure and entertainment, travel is what many people look forward to when they are free. Experiencing DIY tours or accepting package tours provided by travel agents is a choice facing many potential
12、 travelers. People who are in favor of package tour emphasize that travelers should enjoy the convenience brought by travel agents. They do not want to take the trouble to book tickets, hotels and fix all the trivial matters. However, lots of people, especially the young, prefer DIY tours. They beli
13、eve DIY tour enables them to explore travel destinations to the full by planning routes and deciding the sites to visit by themselves. For my part, although exciting, a DIY tour is not suitable for one who travels alone, taking safety and emergencies which might occur into account. Safety should alw
14、ays come first. 【试题解析】 这是一篇分析型议论文，要求对 “旅行方式 ”这一主题作分析和选择。文章内容安排如下： 第 一段描述旅游的流行及可供选择的旅游方式。 第二段阐述人们选择不同旅行方式的原因。 第三段提出作者的观点。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Studying abroad has grown to be more and more popular in recent years. It is reported that the number of Chinese people studying abroad has almost doubled in th
15、e last decade. However, people hold different opinions towards this phenomenon. Some people think that it is worthwhile and necessary for students to get an overseas degree, which will help them find a better job. On the contrary, others believe studying abroad is not only a waste of money but also
16、cuts off most of the connection and social network one has at home. In addition, the efforts to adjust to the new life abroad may also affect students study. From my point of view, provided that it will not bring too much financial burden to the family, studying abroad has more advantages than drawbacks. Job hunting aside, it is a perfect chance for young people to broaden their horizon and enrich their life experiences. 【试题解析】 这是一篇议论文，要求考生对 “海外留学 ”现象说明自己的看法。文章内容安排如下： 第一段陈述留学热这一现象。 第二段着重写 “看法不一 ”，从支持和反对两个方面写。 第三段提出考生自己的看法，可以着重支持其中某一方的观点。 【知识模块】 作文
