1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 157及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Read carefully the following excerpt on childrens use of smartphones, and then write your response in about 200 words, in which you should: -summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then -comment on whether you should forbid your child to use a sma
2、rtphone. You should support yourself with information from the excerpt. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. 10 Reasons Why You Shouldnt Let Your Child Play with a
3、Smartphone Before you hand your smartphone to your kids to keep them quiet, know this: pediatric occupational therapist Chris Rowan has outlined 10 reasons why you shouldnt. Children aged 3 to 5 who are exposed to technology more than four hours a dayincluding the use of handheld devices like cell p
4、hones, tablets, and electronic gamescould develop serious behavioral problems and even child developmental delays. So, Rowan is calling parents, teachers, and even the government to ban the use of all handheld devices for children under the age of 12. In this post over at Huffington Post, Rowan expl
5、ained 10 reasons why, summarized below: 1. Exposure to technology is bad for rapid brain growth of children from 0 to 2 years of age. 2. Technology use restricts movement, and thus results in delayed physical development. 3. TV and video game use correlates with increased obesity. 4. 75% of kids who
6、 use technology in the bedroom have sleep deprivation. 5. Technology overuse is a factor in child depression, anxiety, and other mental illness. 6. Violent media can cause child aggression. 7. “Digital dementia“: too much digital media cause decreased concentration and memory. 8. 10% of children age
7、d 8 to 18 are addicted to technology. 9. Potential radiation emission from digital devices. 10. The way children are raised and educated with technology is unsustainable. Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE. 2 In recent years, traditional printed newspapers have faced a serious challenge. The
8、Christian Science Monitor became the first national newspaper to shut down its print edition, and recently, the world famous magazine Newsweek announced that it would soon cease publishing on paper and shift to an online-only format Will printed newspapers one day be replaced by online newspapers? S
9、ome believe so, while many still hold an optimistic view on the future of traditional newspapers. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks wi
10、ll be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES The new media, such as the Internet and mobile phone applications, have exerted a great influence on peoples life. An online newspa
11、per is fast, instant, and convenient, while a printed newspaper often responds slowly to the latest news. People are now used to reading online newspapers on smartphones, and few people have the patience to wait for a printed newspaper. An online newspaper is also environment-friendly, which is in a
12、ccord with the trend of saving energy in todays world. A printed newspaper consumes a large number of natural resources, and will, in the long term, be gradually replaced. The multiple services, such as posting comments and finding related news through the links provided by online newspapers, have g
13、reatly enriched peoples reading experiences and knowledge. Traditional newspapers can hardly compete in this sense. NO There are still a large number of people in the world who have no access to the Internet. For these people, a printed newspaper is an important way to know about the latest events a
14、t home and abroad. Although a printed newspaper can not be as fast-responding as an online newspaper, it still can provide many in-depth reports and analytical articles for readers. Many column writers are invited to write special feature reports for printed newspapers. An online newspaper, on the o
15、ther hand, is only suitable for fast reading. Many readers prefer to read printed newspapers because they do not like staring at the computer or cell phone screens. A printed newspaper is also preferred by the elderly people. Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE. 3 Every year millions of candid
16、ates attend the National Civil Servant Exam, some of whom even regard it as their lifelong career in the hope of passing the exam and becoming a civil servant. The most sought-after positions may attract nearly 10,000 applicants. The craze for the National Civil Servant Exam has been fiercely debate
17、d in recent years. Should university graduates zealously pursue government posts? Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded fo
18、r content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES It is undeniable that the post of a civil servant is an appealing job, for government posts are relatively stable, with fine income and welfare. If
19、 one becomes a civil servant, many troublesome problems, such as accommodation and medical care, can be solved with some favorable policies. Also, the workload is modest when compared with other jobs. So being a civil servant is attractive for many university graduates. The expansion of college enro
20、llment and the fierce competition among university graduates have led to increasing pressure in job-hunting. For many students who are not quite certain about what they want to do in the future, taking the National Civil Servant Exam is a good try. The whole process is the same as applying for jobs
21、in private sectors. Through the exam, university graduates can make good preparations for their future career goals, and sometimes the result is not so important. NO The craze of university graduates attending the National Civil Servant Exam is, to a large extent, ignited by the advantages of govern
22、ment posts. But actually, a government post today is not as favorable as it used to be. Being a civil servant is stable, but lacks creativity and freshness. Its salary is on the average level, and is no match for that in some private sectors. University graduates, in their 20 s, should exert themsel
23、ves to strive for a bright future. It is not a good choice to blindly follow the crowd to pursue government posts. It is wrong that some university graduates equate being a civil servant with success. In order to get a government post, graduates sometimes have to choose jobs that are not related to
24、their majors at all. It is not worth getting such a post at the cost of ones specialty and professional knowledge. Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE. 4 After graduating from college, most graduates have to face a difficult choice of where to find a job. Should university graduates choose to
25、work in large modern cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai, or to work in small towns? Different people have different ideas. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your
26、view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES In big cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, young people can have many more opportunities than i
27、n small towns. Those big cities are usually economically developed areas in China, and therefore many Chinese and international companies choose to do business there. For young university graduates, they can have far more chances to find a promising job in big cities. If college graduates choose to
28、work in big cities, they can have opportunities to get in touch with elites in every field. Many forums and international meetings are held in big cities, providing great opportunities for young people to enrich their knowledge and renovate their thinking. Living and working in big cities can also h
29、elp to broaden their horizons. In modern big cities, ones ability is far more important than his family background. As long as one is diligent and hard-working, he can build a bright future by himself. NO Big cities like Beijing and Shanghai are the most developed areas in China, but at the same tim
30、e, the living cost there is also too high to afford. Although the salary in big cities is higher than that in small towns, the cost is even higher. The competition in big cities is too fierce, and the pace of life there is too fast for people to bear. In some top 500 companies, it is quite common fo
31、r employees to work from morning till night. In order to get promotion, young people have to face greater pressure, and therefore both their mental health and physical health are often facing threats. If graduates choose to work in small cities or towns, their salary may not be that high, but they c
32、an live a healthy and normal life. Instead of working overtime, they can relax themselves on the weekend, such as going outdoors and attending gatherings. Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE. 5 The following chart shows the changes of the marriage rate and the divorce rate from 2003 to 2012. L
33、ook at the chart carefully and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should interpret the chart and give your comments. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of
34、 marks. Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 157答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Should Your Child Be Forbidden to Use a Smartphone? The use of advanced technology in kids lives is common, as even more families with kids have more smartphones than ever before. Some harried pare
35、nts rely on the devices to prevent their kids from melting down in a restaurant or a long line at the grocery. And many young parents are increasingly turning to smartphones to distract their childrens attention while running errands. That worries pediatric occupational therapist Chris Rowan who has
36、 outlined 10 reasons why parents shouldnt let kids use smartphones. Is it smart for a parent to give a smartphone to the kid? Will it merely be a tool for the kid to stay in touch with parents? Or will it go beyond that? As far as Im concerned, parents should consider its negative impacts on the chi
37、lds growth before putting it in his or her hand. First of all, smartphones may alter the parent-child relationship despite their convenience. The connectivity attached with smartphone use can not be the same as the genuine connection between the parent and child. Secondly, a smartphone in the bedroo
38、m will cause kids to get less sleep, later bedtime and more fatigue. Lastly, by engaging kids in so many activities, a smartphone can become a source of addiction, which jeopardizes their overall development. In short, parents ought to be concerned about the impacts that a smartphone can have on the
39、ir kids. In judging whether a child should be given a smartphone, parents should mull over factors like the kids level of tech know-how and maturity. 2 【正确答案】 The Irresistible Trend of Online Newspapers With the advent of information technology, the traditional media are pushed to the corner and are
40、 struggling to survive. Surprisingly, not all people are hailing the birth of online version news. Some people believe that traditional printed newspapers are irreplaceable since a large number of people still have no access to the Internet. However, others believe that the demise of the printed ver
41、sion is near at hand. Being faster and more convenient, cell phones and personal computers are leading us to a paperless lifestyle. As far as I am concerned, it is irresistible that printed newspapers will demise while online newspapers will prosper. As the modern life changes quickly, news is repor
42、ted at every turn. News is no longer new when printed on paper. While the printing process of traditional newspapers takes hours, and their distribution may take even longer time, the electronic transmission of news on the Internet may only take a couple of seconds. Besides, young people, the larges
43、t number of consumers, prefer to read news via cell phones or laptops. With these devices, users can share and comment on the news, which enables them to enrich their knowledge and mind in a short time. In conclusion, I firmly hold the idea that online newspapers will dominate the market in the futu
44、re while printed newspapers will be displayed in the museum representing a period of history. 3 【正确答案】 Curbing the Craze for Government Posts Our society has been experiencing a craze for the National Civil Servant Exam in recent years, which shows that being a civil servant is the prime goal of man
45、y young people. Some think a government post should be pursued, for it provides an appealing job with stability, fine income, secure welfare and relatively moderate workload. While others are against the zealous pursuit of a government post because it is not as favorable as it was before. As far as
46、I am concerned, university graduates should not pursue government posts zealously. Firstly, career planning should be based on ones ambition and specialty rather than some short-sighted interests like the stability of a job. Graduates are young; they are in a crucial period of striving for a better
47、future. And the government also needs loyal and responsible employees instead of those who are motivated by self-interest. Secondly, stable as it is, the government post lacks creativity and freshness. Besides, some positions have less mobility and prospect of promotion, and the salary is on the ave
48、rage level, not so encouraging when compared with that in some private sectors. Thirdly, the mis conception of equating being a civil servant with success can mislead graduates into choosing government positions that are even irrelevant to their majors, which will cause the waste of human resources.
49、 In conclusion, university graduates should pursue government posts in a proper manner. The stability and welfare of a job are important, but they should not be the only elements to be taken into account when looking for a job. 4 【正确答案】 Bright Prospects in Big Cities When it comes to the vast pool of young and unemployed college graduates, they are really on the horns of a dilemma of choosing a proper place to start their career. To choose a modern big city like Beijing and Shanghai, or to stay in a small town, is a tough question. Some graduates prefer big cities,
