1、大学英语四级改革适用（作文）模拟试卷 231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 Studying Abroad following the outline given blow. 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 2 For this part yo
2、u are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On the Popularity of Western Restaurants following the outline given below You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words 1西餐厅在中国颇受欢迎 2出现这种现象的原因是 3我的看法是 3 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You sh
3、ould start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the impact of TV programs. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 4 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled College Graduate Boom based on the stati
4、stics provided in the chart below. Please give a brief description of the chart first and then make comments on it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 5 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Reading Classics or Popular Books? following
5、 the outline given below You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words 1书在我们生活中起着重要作用 2有些人认为应该读经典著作，有些人则认为应该读畅销书 3在我看来 大学英语四级改革适用（作文）模拟试卷 231答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 【正确答案】 Studying abroad has grown to be more and more popular in recent years. It is reported that the number of Chin
6、ese people studying abroad has almost doubled in the 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 stu
7、dying abroad is not only a waste of money but also 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 fam
8、ily, 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. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 In recent years, China has witnessed the prosperity of western restaurants. Besides fast food restaurants
9、 like KFC and McDonalds, the western exclusive restaurants have been increasing in big cities. The popularity of western restaurants is based on the following reasons. First, as the income of Chinese people has increased, more and more people can easily afford the higher-priced western food. Second,
10、 western restaurants bring exotic cultures to those who never had a chance to travel overseas. Last but not least, western restaurants tend to attract kids and young people, most of whom are fond of new food, putting emphasis on different tastes from traditional Chinese food. As far as I am concerne
11、d, western restaurants help stimulate the development of traditional Chinese restaurants as they bring along advanced management and standard production process. Whats more, it is a great pleasure to taste food of various nations and flavors without stepping out of me country. 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 The
12、 picture shows that a father is angrily breaking the TV screen for he believes there is too much violence on TV. This thought-provoking picture prompts me to have a look at the impact of TV programs so that I can make the best use of TV programs while at the same time guard against their negative in
13、fluences. Just as every coin has two sides, TV programs have both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, they can add spices to our lives by providing us with all kinds of information and entertainment. On the other hand, they can exert negative impacts on the public, too. To begin with, chi
14、ldren who are still lack of judgement tend to be misled due to the contents of violence, sex and drug abuse on TV. Additionally, with TV programs occupying much of our time, we lack time to communicate with others. Hence there comes the extending gap among people. As I see it, we should mind ourselv
15、es when watching TV. To be more specific, we should be cautious about negative impact of TV programs. 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 The graph demonstrates that the number of college graduates is growing rapidly. In 2004 there were only 2.80 million graduates, while in 2013, the number has risen up to 7 million
16、, which is more than one time of the former. This phenomenon arouses a deep concern about the severe employment situation of college graduates. In fact, it is reported that due to the excessive number of job-hunters and the limited job vacancies, a few graduates find it hard to locate a suitable job
17、 and therefore have to rely on their parents for living while some others choose to shelter in the post-graduate schools for further study. To solve this problem, it is suggestive that more job opportunities should be created for graduates. Besides, undergraduate students should try their best to eq
18、uip themselves with more professional skills. With these joint efforts, it is hopeful that this difficulty can be overcome. 【知识模块】 作文 5 【正确答案】 Books are good companions in our lives. Every time we are bored or down, we can always turn to a book at hand, which instantly opens a new world to us, where
19、 we can lead different lives and experience various adventures. Peoples view differs with regard to whether to read classics or popular books. Some claim that we should read classics as they offer us an access to the great wisdom of the literature giants at home and abroad. Reading these books enlig
20、htens us and makes us think about our lives. In contrast, other people believe that we should read popular books as they are easy to understand and can relieve our pressure from a burdened life in such a hustle and bustle world. As far as I am concerned, we should read both kinds of books. Classics help us form our values and outlook on life, while popular books make our lives more colorful. 【知识模块】 作文
