1、托福（作文）模拟试卷 23及答案与解析 Writing Based on Knowledge and Experience 1 If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history, what person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 2 If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be,
2、 and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 3 If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 4 Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long. Others li
3、ke to live in areas where the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 托福（作文）模拟试卷 23答案与解析 Writing Based on Knowledge and Experience 1 【正确答案】 What famous person from history would you like to meet? Throughout history, there h
4、ave been thousands and thousands of inventors, prophets and visionaries who have dramatically affected the way we live today. If I could meet one of these people, I would choose to meet Thomas Edison, one of the greatest inventors that I respect. This great man invented thousands of useful products
5、that we still use today, the most famous of which is the electric light bulb. In addition to the light bulb, Edison created the phonograph, the storage batteries, telegraph systems, and a wide variety of other products. To have invented such a diverse range of items, Edison must have been a brillian
6、t man. I would greatly enjoy meeting him and discussing some of his ideas with him. I am sure that such a meeting would be a great inspiration, and perhaps lead me to create new inventions of my own. One of Edisons projects was a working version of the electric car. If he had continued to work on th
7、is invention instead of moving on to something new, and if the project was successful, perhaps the world would not have the pollution problems that are so widely present today. It is unfortunate that he did not focus more on this invention. If I could meet him, perhaps I could convince him, that for
8、 the sake of future generations, he should not give up on his idea. Furthermore, what makes me believe that Edison would be an excellent person to meet from history is because I would love to find out what the keys to his inspirations were. He had so many brilliant ideas; there must have been a secr
9、et to his success that I am dying to know. Perhaps it was just that he was such a hardworking man. He was constantly working on inventions until his late 60s, when finally, he took a rest from inventions. Edison had a profound effect on all modern societies around the world. His inventions were a ca
10、talyst to modernization; in fact, the world would not be where it is today if it were not for this great man and his great mind. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 What famous entertainer or athlete would you like to meet? Famous entertainers and athletes have a vast amount of influence. It is up to the entertainer
11、s to choose how they wield their power over the general public; some try their best to set a good example, while others exhibit depravity and malevolent behavior. Yao Ming, the famous basketball star, is an excellent example of the type of star who tries at times to look after his fans. If I could m
12、eet one famous athlete, I would choose to meet Yao Ming. Yao Ming is very young to be a member of the esteemed National Basketball Association in North America. In his rookie year he has surpassed all expectations of those knowledgeable with the sport. His skill is attested to by the vast number of
13、people interested in his abilities; in fact his popularity is so great that he has replaced ONeal as starting center in the American All-Star Game, which is no small feat. Yao Ming was also the number one rookie pick last year in the NBA. It would be inspiring to meet someone with such great abiliti
14、es. He must have worked on his talent from a very young age to achieve such greatness. Another reason why I would love to meet this great man is because he is an excellent ambassador for China. Yao Ming epitomizes the Chinese spirit of hard working to achieve greatness. He in a sense brings China to
15、 the rest of the world. Although China has become an increasingly important part of international culture, our fair country is still relatively unknown to a large portion of the North American population. Yao Ming has titillated the interest of millions of young people around the world, with the una
16、voidable effect of bringing a focus to China and Chinese culture. Finally, why I would like to meet Yao Ming is because he is a genuinely kind person. In spite of his fame, in interviews you can see that he has remained a gracious and humble person. As an example of his kindness one must only look a
17、t his recent efforts in China to help raise money for SARS research. Therefore, I think that Yao Ming would be an excellent role model for all young people today, both in China and the rest of the world. He is a hard working, dedicated man, with a strong, noble character. 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 If you c
18、ould ask famous people one question, what would you ask? In todays society, there is a great amount of pressure on famous people. They must constantly be aware of their appearance, and how they will look in the publics eyes. If I had to pick one question to ask famous people, I would ask them if the
19、y are glad that they achieved fame. I think this question is very interesting because it gives insight into what it would be like to be famous, it tells us about the individuals personality, and it would give the famous people a chance to explain what their life would have been like if they had neve
20、r been famous. By asking the above-mentioned question, the famous people would reflect on whether or not they enjoyed their fame. If they would rather not be famous, it implies that their life is not as wonderful as many people expect it would be. However, if the answer was positive, it shows that d
21、espite all the negative aspects that come with fame, it is still worth the trouble. When answering this question, the famous people would give us insight into their personality. Perhaps they would rather be more introverted, and therefore, does not appreciate all of the constant attention. On the ot
22、her hand, it is possible that they thrive in admiration and attention, and would not have it any other way. Is a famous person the type of people who does not like having to worry about everything he/she says? Do these types of issues bother them? I would find all of this information very interestin
23、g. Finally, when answering this question, they would have to reflect on what their life would have been like if they had never been famous. Perhaps there were dreams or aspirations that they never got to realize because they are now constantly in the public eye. Would life as a regular person have b
24、een more enjoyable? By asking the above-mentioned question, all of these queries would be answered. 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Living in places that have the same climate all year long, or in areas where the climate changes several times a year? Because China is such a vast country, its climate changes dram
25、atically from one part of the country to another. Some parts have a mild, warm temperature all year long, whereas other regions of the country have weather patterns that shift dramatically from hot to cold over the year. Given the choice to live in one type of climate or the other, I would choose to
26、 live in a region where the weather is constantly changing throughout the year. The reasons for this are varied. First, I enjoy the different seasons. Second, I take pleasure in many different sports, some of which require warm weather, and others require the cold. Finally, I enjoy living in a regio
27、n with constantly changing weather because I think that change is good for ones health. As mentioned above, one aspect I love about living in a region with changing climates is the shift in seasons. I really enjoy walking through a city and being able to see the trees turn from bright green in the s
28、ummer, to brown in the fall, to bare in the winter, and then come back to life again in the spring. I find the process of nature very beautiful, and appreciate living in a city where I can observe these changes. In addition to enjoying the seasons, I also get pleasure from playing a wide variety of
29、sports. Some of these sports require summer weather, like swimming, but others require winter weather, like skiing or ice-skating. By living in a region with extreme changes in seasons, I am able to enjoy all of my favorite activities. Finally, I enjoy living in an area with changing climates becaus
30、e I believe that the extreme temperatures are good for ones health. By allowing ones body to adjust to the extremes, one builds their immune system and is healthier overall. Overall, I find that living in a changing climate is more interesting than living in one where the climate is always constant. I find that if I am sick of the cold in the winter, I can always take a short plane ride to somewhere that is warmer. 【知识模块】 作文
