1、大学英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 16及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Is It Feasible to Build a College in Every County? 1一些人认为在每个县城都开办大学是可行的 2有些人则认为这一观点不现实 3我的观点 2 The Dropping Number of College Entrance Exam Takers, Good or Bad? 1很多人认为参加高考的人数减少不是一件坏事 2但也有 人认为高考仍是学生脱颖而出的最好途径 3我的看法 3 Should Urban Parks Charge an
2、 Entrance Fee? 1有人认为市区公园应该免费开放 2也有人认为免费开放市区公园会带来很多问题 3我的观点 4 Live a Low-carbon Life 1低碳生活日渐成为热门话题 2低碳生活的意义 3如何做到低碳生活 5 Starting Career in a Big City or a Small Town? 1很多大学生毕业后留在大城市工作 2也有 人选择到小城镇开始自己的职业生涯 3结合实际情况谈谈自己的想法 大学英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 16答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 【正确答案】 Is It Feasible to
3、Build a College in Every County? Nowadays, someone proposes that it is possible to build a college in every county. The current local human and financial resources as well as the effective demand all provide convenience for the practice. However, this proposal has hit a brick wall. Opponents indicat
4、e that either the limited financial resources or the uneven regional development makes the proposal of building up a college in every Chinese county only a dream. Besides, those who have taken aim at this proposal contend there is more to setting up a college than simply building a campus. Qualified
5、 teachers and a support system are essential, too. It really sounds a fashionable idea to set up colleges in all counties across China, but in my opinion, this is an improper and unrealistic suggestion. Financial support, administrative restrictions and college operation patterns are all the bottlen
6、ecks. Thus, it is infeasible to build a college in every county yet. 2 【正确答案】 The Dropping Number of College Entrance Exam Takers, Good or Bad? In recent years, quite a few students decide to give up the college entrance examination. Many people believe the declining candidate number is not a bad th
7、ing, and it actually reflects students changed attitudes they no longer cling to this examination for a better future. Moreover, it is good to relieve the employment pressure. However, there are different voices. Opponents believe that the declining exam candidate number is not necessarily a good th
8、ing. Strictly speaking, the national college entrance examination remains the best way for students to stand out. One more thing which deserves consideration is that the dropping number of college entrance exam takers is not the radical solution to the problem of employment. To my mind, the drawback
9、s overweigh the advantages. Undoubtedly, the college entrance examination in China is still the principal approach for talent selection. The drop in candidate number will bring many negative impacts on the countrys future development other than guarantee less employment pressure. Consequently, the d
10、ropping number of college entrance exam takers is truly not a good thing. 3 【正确答案】 Should Urban Parks Charge an Entrance Fee? The question whether urban parks should charge an entrance fee or not has been a source of controversy for a long time. Supporters claim that urban parks, supposed to be plac
11、es where people have leisure and entertainment, are public establishments that have been created with taxpayers money and thus should be free. On the other hand, opponents maintain that, considering Chinas large population and lack of a sense of civic duty, once the parks are free of charge, they wi
12、ll not be properly managed and will inevitably be damaged. For instance, the problem of parks bearing capacity, security and service quality issues will be obvious. So its not the time to open urban parks for free. When considering opinions of both sides, I am inclined to the latter view. Its certai
13、n that free entry to urban parks should proceed with economic development, as it needs financial support. Hence, the current economic level in China reflects that free entry to parks can only be realized gradually. 4 【正确答案】 Live a Low-carbon Life As more and more people are concerned about climate a
14、nd environment issues, low-carbon life has become an increasingly hot topic. Actually, low-carbon life is not only a fashionable term, but also a strategic choice concerning the future of human beings. Effectively reducing the carbon emission, low-carbon life constitutes energy conservation and envi
15、ronment protection means, which is helpful to slow down the pace of global warming and environmental worsening, bringing benefit to the future generations. Then how to live a low-carbon life? Everyone can interpret it in their own way in every detail of daily life, but public awareness and passion f
16、or saving energy is the key to the success of this campaign. Furthermore, energy-saving habits should also be advocated and promoted, for example, substituting a bicycle for a car, using recyclable bags for shopping, climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator and so on. Its certain that if e
17、nough people live a low-carbon life, everyday and everywhere, it could change history. 5 【正确答案】 Starting Career in a Big City or a Small Town? Want to be a small fish in a big pond or the other way round? Every graduate faces this question when starting career. A large number of them will choose to
18、stay in a big city, which means more opportunities, more space for career development and naturally higher salary. But in recent years, some other graduates intend to start their careers in small towns, where they will bear lower stress and face less fierce competition. In addition , they can be a big fish in a small pond. They can easily get the employers attention and may win promotion earlier. As far as I am concerned, I prefer to start career in a metropolis, for I believe that a good start is half the battle. Staying in a big city, I can learn more, experience more and obtain more.
