1、托业（写作）模拟试卷 2及答案与解析 一、 Write a sentence based on a picture In this part of the test, you will write ONE sentence that is based on a picture. With each picture, you will be given TWO words or phrases that you must use in your sentence. You can change the forms of the words and you can use the words in
2、 any order. 1 2 3 4 5 二、 Respond to a written request In this part of the test, you will show how well you can write a response to an e-mail. 6 From: D. Richards To: Sales Staff Subject: Elena Sanchezs retirement Sent: April 30, 3:15 P.M. Colleagues, Elena Sanchez, our long-time financial analyst, i
3、s retiring next week. We would like to celebrate her retirement. Id like your ideas for what we should do, and I want to know whether you would be willing to work on the arrangements. Thanks, Dan Richards 7 From: R. Baker To: P. Avery Subject: Working Hours Sent: March 13, 10:40 A.M. Hi Pat, I would
4、 like to request a change in my working hours. I currently work the morning shift, Monday through Friday. If possible, I would like to work the afternoon shift on at least three days of each week. Thanks, Randal Baker 三、 Write an opinion essay In this part of the test, you will write an essay in res
5、ponse to a question that asks you to state, explain, and support your opinion on an issue. Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. 8 In some professions and occupations, such as in the health-care profession, employees must often work very long shifts of twelve or more hou
6、rs. What is your opinion about this practice? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion. 托业（写作）模拟试卷 2答案与解析 一、 Write a sentence based on a picture In this part of the test, you will write ONE sentence that is based on a picture. With each picture, you will be given TWO words or phrases that yo
7、u must use in your sentence. You can change the forms of the words and you can use the words in any order. 1 【正确答案】 The bread is on the table. 2 【正确答案】 The man is opening the car door. 3 【正确答案】 A man is walking past the bench. 4 【正确答案】 The woman is looking at the computer screen while she is talking
8、 on the telephone. 5 【正确答 案】 The man is carrying the bottles on his shoulder because they are heavy. 二、 Respond to a written request In this part of the test, you will show how well you can write a response to an e-mail. 6 【正确答案】 Hi Dan: Thanks for your e-mail about Elenas retirement celebration. In
9、 my opinion, it would be good to have an informal party in the office. We could ask everyone to bring something to eat or drink to the party. In addition, if we ask everyone to make a small contribution, we can buy a gift for Elena. I would be happy to collect the contributions and to buy a suitable
10、 gift. Let me know what you think. John 7 【正确答案】 Dear Randal: In response to your e-mail asking to change your shift, Im afraid we do not usually allow employees to mix morning and afternoon shifts. As you will see in the staff handbook, there is a section explaining the rules about changing shifts.
11、 However, I should add that we can sometimes make special exceptions for staff who have a particular problem related to family commitments. Would you mind telling me the main reason or circumstances for your requesting to change your shift like this? Sincerely, Patricia 三、 Write an opinion essay In
12、this part of the test, you will write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state, explain, and support your opinion on an issue. Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. 8 【正确答案】 There are a number of professions in which employees must work long hours. In my
13、 opinion, this is only acceptable when the nature of the job demands it. First of all, it should be mentioned that there is a difference between working irregular hours and unsociable hours. Some people work very long hours, for various reasons. They probably work a longer working week than average.
14、 They may have a difficult job, or be very ambitious. Working long hours in this way is unnecessary. It is often because there is a “long-hours culture“ in a company or industry. In addition, some people go into an industry in which unsociable hours are the norm. For example, the retail sector has e
15、xpanded its opening hours in recent years, which means that employees have to work longer and more unsociable hours as more and more shops open longer. In general, these working hours are not essential, but social pressure and market demands have allowed them to become the norm. In contrast, there a
16、re certain professions in which working long unsociable hours is not only necessary and usual but essential. The medical profession is a good example of this. People depend on having access to medical staff in an emergency twenty-four hours a day. If medical staff were not available twenty-four hour
17、s a day, the quality of care for patients would go down. Other examples of these professions are the emergency services, such as the police and fire service. Police officers and fire fighters would be unable to do their jobs if they worked a typical 9-to-5 workday. On the other hand, working excessi
18、vely long hours can compromise peoples ability to do their jobs. For example, junior doctors often work in excess of one hundred hours per week. Sometimes they are so tired that they could make an incorrect diagnosis or prescription. In conclusion, it is my opinion that workers should only be required to work long hours when the job demands it, but that this needs to be balanced with concern for their own and the publics safety.
