1、考研英语二（作文）模拟试卷 74 及答案与解析Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information. (20 points)1 Public figures such as actors, politicians, and athletes draw much attention from the public; their age, income, family, marital status etc. often appear on tabloid press. Entert
2、ainment reporters rack their brains to seek more private information about them. In this section, you are asked to write an essay on public figures and their own privacy. You can provide specific reasons and examples to support your idea. You should write at least 150 words.2 Instant foods, instant
3、communication, faster transportationall of these recent developments are designed to save time. Ironically, though, instead of making more leisure time available, these developments have contributed to a pace of human affairs that is more rushed than ever before. In this section, you are asked to wr
4、ite an essay on a major disadvantage of “instant“ technology. You can provide specific reasons and examples to support your idea. You should write at least 150 words.3 Most people believe that saving money is quite necessary. But nowadays, many young people like to spend money without thinking of sa
5、ving it for the future. In this section, you are asked to write an essay on the advantages of saving money. You can provide specific reasons and examples to support your idea. You should write at least 150 words.4 There is a lot of imported merchandise available in our market. Some people advocate t
6、hat we should only buy things that are made in our own country. Do you agree? In this section, you are asked to write an essay on whether we should only buy things made in our own country. You can provide specific reasons and examples to support your idea. You should write at least 150 words.考研英语二（作
7、文）模拟试卷 74 答案与解析Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information. (20 points)1 【正确答案】 Public figures are expected to be role models for the common people. If they fail to live up to this expectation, scandals would take place and they may face their career disaster
8、. Despite this, I think their private life should be out of the public scrutiny.The protection of privacy should be honored by all people, no matter they are public figures or not. Otherwise, tragedy might follow. Take Princess Diana as an example. She was killed in a car crash, which was caused by
9、the relentless chasing of tabloid reporters. This tragedy is a wake-up call for all the media and the Internet users who tend to abuse their power and pry into the private life of public figures. In fact, relevant laws stipulate what kind of information is accessible to the public and no one should
10、be above these laws.In conclusion, even role models have their innermost feelings that are not going to be shared by all.【试题解析】 本题要求考生对“公众人物是否应该有个人隐私”提出个人的意见。按照题目的要求，全文可以安排如下：第一段从“公众人物应是普罗大众的模范”人题，转折指出普罗大众不应过问公众人物的私生活。第二段阐述原因：其一，所有人都应尊重别人的隐私，以戴安娜王妃为例加以说明。其二，相关的法律规定了何种信息是可以向公众公开的，公众不能越界。第三段总结全文。【知识模块
11、】 短文写作2 【正确答案】 Ten years ago, letters were outdated by e-mails, which is now old-fashioned by Weibo in China or twitter in the West. The communication is increasingly instant and readily accessible. Yet, a major disadvantage of “instant“ technology is the impatience developed along the way.“Instant“
12、 technology rushes things through and leads to the impatience of its users. People can no longer wait for things to happen. A recent study shows that if a webpage takes more than 30 seconds to show up, Internet users tend to quit this webpage and switch to another one. Once the habit is developed, “
13、old habit dies hard“. It is very difficult to calm yourself down when you have to spend days to read a novel; when you have to sit quietly in a 2-hour concert; and when you have to stand in the line and wait to be served.In conclusion, a major setback of the “instant“ technology is programming peopl
14、e to think that Rome could be built in a day. Without any doubt, the jelly-built Rome would fall apart into pieces.【试题解析】 本题要求考生对“即时技术的一大缺点”提出个人的意见。按照题目的要求，全文可以安排如下：第一段从电子邮件、微博和推特入题，转折指出“即时”技术的一大缺点是让人变得越来越容易急躁。第二段阐述原因：其一，“即时”技术讲求“迅时即达”，导致了用户十分容易不耐烦。并举网页加载速度、阅读小说、听演唱会和排队等例子，说明我们如何变得不耐烦。第三段总结全文。【知识模块】
15、 短文写作3 【正确答案】 We are comparatively better off than we were a decade ago. Kids who are brought up in this well-off environment tend not to save money. That is why we must explain the benefits of saving money to young people. As I see it, the advantages of saving money are twofold: developing budgetin
16、g skills and being frugal.First of all, saving up can sharpen our budgeting skills. By setting up a saving account, we can keep track of our expense and income. Bit by bit, we know how to balance our expenditure and salary. Secondly, saving money helps us to be economical. When you develop a habit o
17、f putting pennies in a saving box, you would not squander the money at will, because the expenditure is no longer about money, but also about the effort you put into it. You will buy things that are really worthy of your “trouble“.In conclusion, saving is encouraged among young people. As the saying
18、 goes, “A penny saved is a penny earned“.【试题解析】 本题要求考生对“存钱的好处”提出个人的意见。按照题目的要求，全文可以安排如下：第一段由收入提高人题，指出存钱的优点。第二段具体阐明存钱的好处。其一，存钱可以增强我们的预算技能，教会我们平衡开支和收入。其二，存钱可以使我们变得节约。当买东西的时候，会选择那些真正值得买的东西。第三段总结全文。【知识模块】 短文写作4 【正确答案】 Globalization is a larger trend than anyone could have imagined. In this highly globali
19、zed world, it is no longer possible to be completely “self-sufficient“. Because of this, I do not think we should only buy things that are domestically produced.First of all, no one country is resourceful enough to produce everything that people need in life. For instance, in China, it is estimated
20、that 15,000 tons of seeds are now imported from other countries and that 20% of agricultural produce are imported. If we insist on buying home-grown products, we have to give up 20% of our food. Secondly, buying international goods is a gesture to say “yes“ to international trade and cooperation. Fo
21、r instance, German automobiles are renowned for their quality and China is famous for its tea. A trade-off will enable German people to enjoy good tea and Chinese people to drive safely.In conclusion, we had better not purchase things that are made in our country only. The days of being “self-sufficient“ have gone.【试题解析】 本题要求考生对“我们是否应该只购买国货”提出个人的意见。按照题目的要求，全文可以安排如下：第一段由全球化入题，指出国家之间相互依存也互相独立，我们不应该只购买国货。第二段阐述原因：其一，没有任何一个国家能有足够的资源使它自给自足。举中国农产品的数据为例。其二购买外国产品是对全球贸易和合作的肯定。举德国车和中国茶为例。第三段总结全文。【知识模块】 短文写作
