1、专业英语八级写作-1及答案解析 (总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、WRITING(总题数:1,分数:100.00)1.Directions: With the number of mobile phone users increasing, the short message has become a common means of communication. Some people take it for granted that it is a blessing, while others argue that it is a curse. Write a compositi
2、on of about 400 words to state your view.In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.Yo
3、u should supply an appropriate title for your essay.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.(分数:100.00)_专业英语八级写作-1答案解析 (总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、WRITING(总题数:1,分数:100.00)1.Directions: With the nu
4、mber of mobile phone users increasing, the short message has become a common means of communication. Some people take it for granted that it is a blessing, while others argue that it is a curse. Write a composition of about 400 words to state your view.In the first part of your essay you should stat
5、e clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.You should supply an appropriate title for your essay.Marks will be awarded for content, o
6、rganization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.(分数:100.00)_正确答案:(参考范文 The Short Message: a Curse or a Blessing?As we all know, angels and devils are two poles apart, but the short message combines them perfectly. Some people take it f
7、or granted that it is a blessing, while others argue that it is a curse. As I see it, there is an element of truth in both views.On the one hand, no one can deny the fact that the short message brings about many benefits. First, it is a more economical and convenient way of communication compared wi
8、th phoning. Chatting by means of short message, one need not worry about disturbing others, especially when having a meeting or class. Nor need he or she trouble himself or herself with the high fees when communicating with a friend in another city or country. Another merit of the short message is t
9、hat it is somewhat like a short letter. What one feels necessary but embarrassing to say on phone can be written down and sent in the form of a short message. For instance, through short messages, one can make apologies to his girlfriend, submit a letter of resignation to his boss or urge payment of
10、 debt from his customer. Last but not least, one can subscribe to mobile papers and learn about the world by means of short message.However, on the other hand, it is never without drawbacks. To begin with, many unwanted and useless messages may waste peoples time or even disturb people. We expected
11、some messages were vital, but they turned out to be rubbish. In addition, the appearance of short messages also arouses peoples concern for their privacy. To be exact, people may fear that their privacy is invaded. To add to the undesirability of the short message, it has been frequently used by som
12、e to cheat people out of their money. There may be few who havent received the message Please remit the money into this account. In the final analysis, I should admit honestly that I cannot give a yes-no answer to this question. Actually, the short message should be viewed as a two-edged sword, whic
13、h presents both conveniences and troubles. But we should not give up eating for fear of choking. The best policy, as I see it, is to maximize its advantages and eliminate its unhealthy influence. Or in other words, we should further develop the short message and exert more supervision on its use so that it can serve us in a better way.)解析: