1、托福（作文）模拟试卷 41及答案与解析 Writing Based on Knowledge and Experience 1 People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 2 Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people des
2、erve such high salaries? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 3 Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 4 People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do fo
3、r good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 托福（作文）模拟试卷 41答案与解析 Writing Based on Knowledge and Experience 1 【正确答案】 Why people remember special gifts tney nave received? One custom that is prevalent in all societies around the globe is that of gift-giving. This is a time-h
4、onored tradition in all countries, and evokes different feelings or emotions in all of us. Gift-giving has many different functions in Chinese culture. One can receive a gift as a token of affection, or one can receive or give a gift to stimulate business opportunities. In both of these cases, the g
5、ifts are always well received, and serve the function of a memento. Perhaps the most common situation in which a gift is given is on a special day, for example, ones birthday or an anniversary. These gifts come to a person from loved ones, and usually symbolize affection or admiration. These gifts c
6、an be large or small. For example, my father bought me a digital camera for my last birthday. This was a great present, and was quite expensive. I did not appreciate the gift because of its monetary value, however. I valued it because it was a very thoughtful gift, as my father knew I was interested
7、 in photography. Other gifts have less monetary value, but are still just as meaningful. An example of this is when a boyfriend buys flowers for his girlfriend. The flowers do not cost a lot of money, but they evoke feelings of happiness and love. Gifts can also be given to stimulate business. For e
8、xample, many businesspeople in China will take their most important clients on a special vacation to see the sights of another city. This trip does not relate directly to business, as in many cases, the business at hand is not discussed. Instead, the businessperson will offer such a trip as a token
9、of trust and respect. The client appreciates this gesture, as it shows him/her that the businessperson is serious about work, and values him/her as a customer. In both of these cases, the gifts signify to the receiver that he/she is cared about and is important. It is always a treat to receive a gif
10、t, and most people view this as a sign of friendship. Gifts serve as mementos of the people who give them, which is why we hold them in special places in our hearts. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Do famous athletes and entertainers deserve high salaries? There are many famous entertainers and athletes who gros
11、s millions of dollars every year. I tend to believe that they in a sense do deserve such high-paying salaries. Being a famous entertainer or athlete requires copious amounts of hard work. This job also forces one to give up all of their privacy. Moreover, working in these fields means that one must
12、be the very best. To become famous, whether in the sports industry or the movie industry, takes a lot of hard work. One must train for years and years to make it to the level of a professional. Not only is this tiring, it also costs a lot of money. If one hopes to reach the level of a superstar, he/
13、she must spend money on training and bettering himself/herself. This is not an easy lifestyle, and requires dedication, which many people do not have. Second, these stars deserve to make a lot of money because they must give up their privacy to serve the public. As soon as stars leave their homes, t
14、hey are subjected to constantly being pestered by people who want their autographs or want to take pictures of them. Famous people must undergo the intense scrutiny of the media; television and newspaper reporters take note of every action these people do, and publicize it. Again, this is a difficul
15、t lifestyle to lead, as one must constantly be careful of what one says in public. Finally, working in these industries means that one was born with a natural talent. They have harnessed a skill that very few others can call upon. If there were no people in society who could play such a role, the en
16、tertainment industry would quickly fall into oblivion. We need these peoples skills to entertain us. In conclusion, I think that famous athletes and movie stars deserve their pay. While it seems like too much money when we first hear how much they make, after careful consideration, we realize that t
17、hey must put a lot of work into their careers, much more than ordinary people do in many cases. 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Is literacy more important today than in the past? As the world becomes smaller and smaller due to the process of globalization, it becomes more and more important that everyone learns
18、how to read and write. If one is to keep up with the fast pace of the world, literacy skills are of utmost importance. Technology is expanding at an ever-increasing rate. Computers and the Internet have become common terms in almost all nations in the world. If one wants to be able to communicate wi
19、th others using this efficient method, one must learn the basics of reading and writing. The objects we have in our home are also becoming increasingly more complicated. For example, if one wants to use a DVD player with ones television, one must be able to read the manual to learn how to work it. E
20、ven the most basic technologies come with an instruction guide: if one is unable to read, one will constantly be struggling to figure out how to work these technologies. As mentioned above, the world is becoming much smaller. More people are finding it necessary to leave their homes in small towns a
21、nd villages, moving to the big cities where there is more opportunity. Some of these people find it quite difficult to navigate around the city, as one must know how to read in order to understand the street signs. If one cannot find the place where one has to report for work, it would be very diffi
22、cult to make a living. Finally and perhaps most importantly, being able to read and write gives us the opportunity to think for ourselves. Wherever we are, people in authority positions tell us what we should believe. However, in many cases, it is not in our best interest to follow the leaders ideas
23、. People must learn to read and then examine the information for themselves. This is the only way that culture can evolve. Therefore, I think the skills of reading and writing are of vast importance, no matter where one lives in the world. The world population will continue to grow, and the only way
24、 to keep ahead is to learn to read and write. 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 What do you do for good health? Scientists have discovered that one of the main methods of prolonging a persons life is to keep healthy. There are many different methods to keep in good shape, and one must choose those that are most ap
25、propriate for their own lifestyle. Personally, in order to keep healthy, I eat well, exercise, and get lots of rest. Eating well is an excellent way to keep healthy. If one is constantly drinking pop or eating fried foods, they will not be able to keep a healthy weight. One must eat lots of vegetabl
26、es and fruit, and stay away from all foods that are high in cholesterol. In order to maintain a low level of cholesterol in my diet, I tend to eat more fish rather than heavier meats. Fish is much healthier than red meat, and I find it much tastier as well. Exercising is also very important to leadi
27、ng a healthy lifestyle. One should exercise for at least half an hour, three to four times a week. Exercise can include anything from going to the gym to “work out“, to going on a long walk around the city. If I am particularly busy, I will walk up the stairs to my apartment rather than taking the e
28、levator. This provides me with the minimum amount of exercise necessary to stay fit. The third thing I do to keep healthy is to sleep well and often. I typically sleep for approximately eight and a half hours every night. Sleep is very important, as your body uses this rest time to heal itself. If o
29、ne tries to live for long periods of time without sleep, they will quickly become haggard and disheveled. Sleep is absolutely necessary for a healthy life. In conclusion, I find that eating well, exercising and sleeping often are the best way for me to keep healthy. If a person can change their lifestyle and incorporate these three ideas, they will be much better off for it. A person who leads a healthy lifestyle will be less likely to get sick, and they will live longer. 【知识模块】 作文
