1、专业八级-515 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、WRITING(总题数：5，分数：100.00)1.Better to Give or to Receive给予好还是收受好 We are all familiar with the saying, “It is better to give than to receive.“ In this modern materialistic society, this concept is challenged. Everyone seems to be interested in their own profits. Th
2、ose who receive the most are sometimes considered the winners. What is your opinion? Is it better to give or to receive? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. （分数：20.00）_2.Rewards for Returning Lost Items奖励拾金不昧的行为 Not long before, some municipal go
3、vernments issued a new regulation on the management of lost items. It goes like this: if no one claims a lost item, the person who hands it in to the police station will get 10 percent of its auctioned earnings as a reward; moreover, if the lost property is returned to the owner, the owner can volun
4、tarily offer 10 percent of its value as a reward. What is your opinion? Should we reward people for returning lost property? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. （分数：20.00）_3.Virginity Pledges贞操宣言 In China“s traditional culture, it is firmly belie
5、ved that young ladies should keep their virginity before getting married. Some, especially the old generation, advocate taking virginity pledges, which means assurance of no premarital sex, while the younger generation has a more causal attitude to it. What is your opinion about virginity pledges? W
6、rite an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. （分数：20.00）_4.Never Giving up?是否该永不言弃? The statement of “never, never give up“ hails the spirit of perseverance, a personality nurtured in some cultures. However, some people think we should know when to let go,
7、instead of cling to something forever. Do you agree that we should always keep trying until we reach our goals? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. （分数：20.00）_5.Wanna Be a Corrupt Official?希望成为贪官 In a recent survey, when a group of first-year stu
8、dents were asked about their future career choices, some said they wanted to be a photographer, a pilot and so on. But to everyone“s surprise, a girl said, “I want to be a government official and a corrupt official because a corrupt official owns a lot of things“. Most people took this answer seriou
9、sly and thought something should be done to restore the distorted mentality of children. What are the possible measures that could be taken to remedy this situation? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. （分数：20.00）_专业八级-515 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分
10、钟)一、WRITING(总题数：5，分数：100.00)1.Better to Give or to Receive给予好还是收受好 We are all familiar with the saying, “It is better to give than to receive.“ In this modern materialistic society, this concept is challenged. Everyone seems to be interested in their own profits. Those who receive the most are somet
11、imes considered the winners. What is your opinion? Is it better to give or to receive? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：范文 Better to Give“It is more blessed to give than to receive.“ This biblical reference has been integr
12、ated into numerous sermons and comments, which constitutes the spiritual core of the western culture. Similarly, in China, the virtue of generosity is extolled and promoted, as we all recall the story of two mates in an army sharing a bun in the wartime. Therefore, I think it is universally acknowle
13、dged that “it is better to give than to receive“. First of all, giving will result in more happiness than receiving. Some people might claim that the more you receive, the richer you will be, and hence you will be happier. The logical fallacy of this thought is to equate wealth with happiness. There
14、 are times when you suffer from sleepless nights, just because you have received valuable gifts from others and have no idea how to return the favors. According to scientific research, when we give away presents, more neurons associated with happiness in the brain are activated. Besides, a sociologi
15、cal study by Harvard University also testifies to the fact that for those in a given income level, the more money they donate, the happier they will be. These two studies all assure us that giving is better than receiving. What is more, receivers are usually inferior to givers in terms of social sta
16、tus. A mildly humorous story goes like this. Two men were dead and went to heaven to meet God. God gave the men two options for their next life: always receiving things and always giving out things. The greedy man of the two answered immediately that he wanted to be the receiver. The other man had n
17、o choice but to agree that he would become the giver. As it turned out, the greedy man turned into a beggar, while the other a billionaire. This story mocks the greedy man and in its implicit way tells us that givers usually enjoy higher social status than receivers. This was especially true in the
18、old society where the patrons often doled out rice or supplies to the poor. In modern society, givers would establish their esteemed status and beneficial social network through generous donation and many other charity acts. There is no doubt that being a philanthropist, an extremely unselfish giver
19、, is highly recognized in our society. To conclude, giving is better than receiving in at least two senses: happiness and social status. Whilst there is nothing wrong to be a rightful receiver, we could be better off to give more. 本题属于“表达看法型”论说文，涉及的题材是“品德修养”。该题要求考生对“施与受应作如何选择”提出个人的意见。按照题目的要求型，可谋篇布局如
20、下： 开头：由圣经的一句话入题，指出在中国也有施予的例子。由此，指出施比受更好。 主体：分两方面阐述原因。 1给予比收受带来更多的开心。列举神经学的研究成果以及哈佛大学社会学的调查，证明给予的人比收受的人更开心。 2收受的人通常社会地位比给予的人要低一些。以一个幽默故事为例，并说明在过去和现在的社会，给予的人社会地位都比收受的人要高。 结尾：重申观点，在快乐与社会地位这两方面而言，给予要胜过收受。2.Rewards for Returning Lost Items奖励拾金不昧的行为 Not long before, some municipal governments issued a new
21、 regulation on the management of lost items. It goes like this: if no one claims a lost item, the person who hands it in to the police station will get 10 percent of its auctioned earnings as a reward; moreover, if the lost property is returned to the owner, the owner can voluntarily offer 10 percen
22、t of its value as a reward. What is your opinion? Should we reward people for returning lost property? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：范文 Rewards for Returning Lost Items Should Be PromotedRecently, some municipal governm
23、ents have decided to give rewards to those who return lost items. This has stirred much controversy. Some people believe that giving rewards for returning lost items helps promote the traditional virtue of giving back lost items, while others think this rule is too money-oriented. As far as I am con
24、cerned, giving rewards for returning lost items is a sensible decision in both practical and moral aspects. To start with, giving rewards for returning lost items is practical. As the society gets more fast-paced, time is considered very valuable to everyone. Under such circumstance, it should be un
25、derstood that returning the lost item to the nearest police station or looking for its owner takes time and energy. Some might even change their schedule to do this. It is hence natural that the kindness should be rewarded and time compensated. For the owner who has benefited from the kindness of a
26、stranger, he has also found a way to express his thanks by giving a relatively small portion of what he has got back. Viewed in pragmatic lens, the suggestion issued by some local governments is fair and sensible for both sides. Secondly, rewarding people for returning lost items also encourages goo
27、d moral climate. A story goes in Analects of Confucius that Zilu, one of Confucius“ favorite students has saved a man from a drowning. To express his gratitude, the man gives Zilu a cow and Zilu happily accepts the gift. On hearing the story, Confucius remarks gladly that there will be more people r
28、eady to help others ever since. From this story we can see that giving rewards to those who have helped you does not make the behavior less “moral“. Instead, it fosters a positive moral climate. By rewarding 10% of the lost items“ value, the government sends a clear signal that returning lost items
29、is a noble behavior which is worth encouraging. And more and more people will be willing to return lost items they have found with the incentive of the reward. As a conclusion, rewarding people for returning lost items successfully strikes a balance between practical concerns and moral ones. It does
30、 not only compensate the time and energy devoted in the process of returning the items, but also acts as an encouragement of such behavior and cultivates a favorable moral climate. 本题属于“表达看法型”论说文，涉及的题材是“品德修养”。该题要求考生对奖励拾金不昧的行为提出个人的意见。按照题目的要求型，可谋篇布局如下： 开头：由正反两派的观点引出自己的看法，指出奖励拾金不昧在实际性和道德两个方面都是合理的。 主体：分
31、两方面阐述原因。 1从实际的角度出发，奖励拾金不昧是有道理的。拾金不昧的人付出了时间和精力来归还丢失的物品，失主从实际的角度出发补偿一下拾金不昧的人，是合情合理的。 2奖励拾金不昧可以鼓励好的道德风气。引述论语中子路的例子。奖励拾金不昧不会使拾金不昧的举动变得不道德。相反能彰显出政府对该举动的褒扬。 结尾：重申观点，奖励拾金不昧是在实际意义和道德意义两方面取得平衡。3.Virginity Pledges贞操宣言 In China“s traditional culture, it is firmly believed that young ladies should keep their vi
32、rginity before getting married. Some, especially the old generation, advocate taking virginity pledges, which means assurance of no premarital sex, while the younger generation has a more causal attitude to it. What is your opinion about virginity pledges? Write an essay of about 400 words. You shou
33、ld supply an appropriate title for your essay. （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：范文 Virginity Pledges: Just a Matter of ChoiceRecently, a 38-year-old single woman in China who remains a virgin and earns herself a title of “Virgin Goddess“ has caused a heated debate on virginity pledges and a reexamination of our
34、 attitude towards premarital sex. As we are now living in an open and tolerant world, I think we should allow people the freedom to choose to be virginity pledge takers, non-pledge takers or even pledge breakers. On the one hand, we must recognize“ the benefits of the virginity pledges. It is an und
35、eniable fact that virginity pledges are able to delay, if not prevent, sexual intercourse. According to a research finding, virginity pledge takers eventually have sex on average 18 months later than non-pledge takers. The delaying of sexual intercourses will help to alleviate the problem of teenage
36、 pregnancy, abortion, single parent and many other socially sensitive issues. Teenagers all have their impulsive moments, which might cause regrettable consequences. If they have peers who take the virginity pledge together, they will form up a “support group“, where like-minded people help each oth
37、er to stick to the pledges. That is why statistics have shown that female pledge takers are 30-50% less likely to bear an out-of-wedlock child than non-pledge takers. Considering the postponed sexual encounters and smaller likelihood of a single-parent child, we should not despise those who would li
38、ke to reserve their virginity till marriage. On the other hand, the choice of not taking the virginity pledge or breaking the pledge should also be respected. Usually, non-pledge takers and pledge breakers are denounced as immoral, irresponsible and lack of self-control by those who refuse premarita
39、l sex. This name-calling and overboard criticism are not constructive to the problem solving. If one is really in love with someone else and the passion is in full swing, it would be cruel to fight against his inner serf and abstain from sex. In this context, we need to make sure that the sexual enc
40、ounter is conducted in a protective manner. Basic knowledge of avoiding being pregnant should be introduced to young lovers, instead of handcuffing them with the idea of immorality. Above all, when we demand youngsters to say “no“, we also need to provide a clear guidance for them to say “yes“, prot
41、ectively. In conclusion, taking virginity pledges or not is a matter of choice. If you want to remain virgin until marriage, you are most welcome to preserve the virginity for your spouse. But if you are ready to enter into the next level of the relationship, instead of rushing into it, you should b
42、e aware of the importance of protected sex as well. 本题属于“表达看法型”论说文，涉及的题材是“品德修养”。该题要求考生就贞操宣言提出个人的看法。按照题目的要求，可谋篇布局如下： 开头：由“贞操女神”入题，引出个人观点是否立下宣言保持贞操是个人的选择。 主体：分两方面阐述。 1贞操宣言有两方面的好处。一是能延迟首次发生性关系的时间；二是减少未婚先孕的概率。分别列举两组数据支撑观点。 2应该尊重那些不立下贞操宣言的人和那些打破宣言的人。指出安全性教育比指责更重要。与其一味地禁止，倒不如告诉年轻人如何安全地发生性行为。 结尾：重申观点，是否选择立
43、下贞操宣言是个人的选择。4.Never Giving up?是否该永不言弃? The statement of “never, never give up“ hails the spirit of perseverance, a personality nurtured in some cultures. However, some people think we should know when to let go, instead of cling to something forever. Do you agree that we should always keep trying un
44、til we reach our goals? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：范文 Perseverance vs. Letting GoAs Thomas Edison rightly put it, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one mo
45、re tinge.“ But for me, it is equally important to be perseverant and to practice the wisdom of letting go. Without doubt, being determined and committed to our goals will be more likely to lead us to success than taking a stab at whatever targets at hand. If we have set our minds to do something, we
46、 will concentrate on the time, energy and efforts that matter, rather than being distracted by the random and futile attempts. For instance, J.K. Rowling, the world renowned author of Harry Potter series, had always cherished her dream to be a writer. Her parents, from poor background, tried to conv
47、ince her to study business to secure a job after graduation. Rowling did not give up her dream and took classics courses instead. Even at the point of being hopelessly down and out, she did not give up her endeared novels. Had she been swayed by the poverty and got herself into a commercial job, we would not have the opportunity to enjoy one of the greatest magical fictions to d
