1、专业英语八级写作-25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: In western universities, it is a common practice to credit and enroll students who have outstanding athletic talents. Now some Chinese universities also lower their academic requirements to take in such students. To what e
2、xtent do you agree with this practice? Write a composition 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 h
3、ave written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.You 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-25答案解析 (总分:100.00,做题时间
4、:90分钟)一、WRITING(总题数:1,分数:100.00)1.Directions: In western universities, it is a common practice to credit and enroll students who have outstanding athletic talents. Now some Chinese universities also lower their academic requirements to take in such students. To what extent do you agree with this pra
5、ctice? Write a composition 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 conclus
6、ion or make a summary.You 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)_正确答案:(参考范文1 Sports Students Should Be EnrolledIt becomes more a
7、nd more common that many universities, especially those famous ones, lower their academic standards to enroll students who have special athletic talents. Some people hold a strong objection to it while the rest contend it acceptable and reasonable. As far as Im concerned, I fully appreciate this pol
8、icy.First of all, all students are granted an equal chance to access to higher education, while academic scores are not the only yardstick that matters. High academic scores are rarely seen in those sports talents, since nearly all of them devote their early school years to tough and arduous trainin
9、g. In the course of physical exercise, the spirit of diligence and perseverance is observed, which is no different from that of their peers at school. Thus they should be awarded an opportunity to the ivory tower in spite of their poor scores in entrance examinations. Universities can help these stu
10、dents actualize their dreams to become a knowledgeable person. Also those universities may supply athletic students with better conditions to improve their sports performance.Furthermore, it is also very helpful for universities to build their fame and strengthen their competitiveness in sports game
11、s. Competition between universities is extensive, so most famous universities pay attention not only to academic researches but also to many other aspects, for example, arts and sports. Good athletic scores can improve the fame of the universities, which in turn can attract more excellent new comers
12、. And those sports talents may also play an important role in piquing other students interest in sports. All these help to sharpen the competitive edges of universities.Last but not least, taking in sports talents may help to relax the tension of exclusive concern with scores in current society. Wit
13、h college entrance exam getting more and more demanding, school children have suffered more pressure from the high expectation of teachers and parents. However, the new practice of taking in sports students has shown another direction for both parents and children. Hopefully, to some extent, the anx
14、iety can be relieved of a large crowd.All in all, enrolling athletic students by lowering academic standards has brought more advantages to our society. As proved in ancient wisdom, every road leads to Rome. Academic scores are not the only way to higher education. Universities should provide an equ
15、al chance and take in sports talents.参考范文2 Different Thresholds for Sports Students?It seems a trend that many universities would like to lower their academic standards to enroll students who have special athletic talents. In doing so, universities may find some shortcuts to sharpen their competitiv
16、e edges in sports. However, there appears the issue of inequality for those notable institutions to hold different thresholds for sports students with poor academic scores. And it is also disadvantageous if universities lose control on themselves.In the first place, it is harmful to these special st
17、udents if universities only care about their athletic talent and enroll them in spite of their inadequate qualification. In addition, it will be very difficult for those special students to adapt themselves to academic work and catch up with others in such a short period. One of my classmates, a spo
18、rtswoman, quit from our university after having failed almost all subjects in the first school year. She went back to her hometown without saying goodbye to us. Such cases, however sad and sympathetic, are not uncommon in universities. And suspension like that may bring a long-term, negative impact
19、on their self-confidence and self-esteem.Furthermore, it is discouraging for other students and the morale at school may sink as a result. Working together with those sportsmen, other students who have gone through years of demanding study will feel it unfair because they have secured their current
20、status with their examination result while the sportsmen were beneficiaries of a special policy. Thus different starting points and the lack of mutual understanding tend to create difficulties and indifference in a mixed class. Yet it is a waste of time and energy to organize an exclusive class for
21、sports students. Hence it is understandable for them to drop out when they feel their survival at stake.It is a realistic choice for universities to enroll students who have special athletic talents, but at the same time, universities should realize that it is challenging to achieve satisfying management. These special students should be treated as normal students, yet special concern is also called for to look after their uniqueness because conflict may arise and disharmony will prevail due to poor management.)解析: