1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 171及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Should secondary schools aim to provide liberal education? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in wh
2、ich you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your 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 If students have acces
3、s to more courses, they are likely to have more opportunities to choose the subject they prefer. In this way, students can learn with more enthusiasm and passion and will feel less bored with their classes. A more diverse subject system can also cultivate more well-rounded students. Mathematics and
4、physics are of great help to students logic and abstract thinking; some humanity subjects such as literature and aesthetics can enhance students capabilities of appreciation and judgment. By attending a wide range of courses students can better understand the world and the society from various persp
5、ectives. NO Allowing students to select a small number of subjects also gives them the opportunity to be only immersed in their favorite classes or what they are good at instead of those they have no clue at all. Teenagers focusing on a few subjects tend to be able to perform better because they can
6、 concentrate their limited time and energy on a narrow range of school work. The increased efficiency and academic results in turn enhance their confidence in their academic achievement. Students who concentrate on limited subjects are more likely to become specialists in certain fields. 2 Is financ
7、ial aid the most effective way to assist poor countries to ensure their healthy and sustainable development? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, i
8、n which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your 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 Financial benefice
9、nce from the developed countries could help poor countries accelerate their infrastructural construction. When some rich countries donate large sums of money to those needy countries, more job opportunities could be created and thus the living standards of people in those countries could be enhanced
10、. In 1999, only 50 percent of Tanzanian children went to the primary school. Now the figure is over 90 percent. There are similar stories in Uganda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and other African countries. How did this happen? Because the elected government of Tanzania chose to expand educational opportun
11、ities by using the donation from developed countries. NO Financial aid might make needy countries become over-dependent on the donors because money can only solve temporary problems. International aid might bring about political interference and economic exploitation. If poor countries want to becom
12、e richer with the help of rich countries, a condition they must accept is to buy goods from the donors. As a matter of fact, the countries that benefit the most are not the poor countries but the rich ones. Concerns about the weaknesses of poor countries government systems for budgeting and accounti
13、ng have led some donors to resist providing aid to them. 3 Can famous peoples support for international aid organizations draw public attention to charity? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both side
14、s 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 for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may re
15、sult in a loss of marks. YES International charity groups can take advantage of the publicity of celebrities. With many high-profile figures, such as famous singers, movie stars and star athletes joining in the promotion of charitable activities, the activities or campaigns of international organiza
16、tions can be responded immediately. As an eyeball-catching group, famous people should and could pass on active influence, for the words and deeds of those top stars could set a good example for the public. Celebrities, as a respectable group, usually live under spotlight, receive maximum praise and
17、 considerable economic rewards. Hence, they are expected to make their unique contribution to the community as a returned favor. By making a donation to the charity appeal, they fulfill their social responsibilities, show their kindness to the needed, and therefore get a sense of satisfaction. NO A
18、small part of celebrities dont gain much popularity and cant bring any convenience to international aid organizations. Although some celebrities give their support to these organizations outwardly, they dont bring any tangible help. Stars individual contributions are limited and thus less significan
19、t in terms of resolving some international problems such as helping the population of poverty-stricken countries shake off poverty or tackling global environmental problems. The influence of celebrities might be a double-edged sword. If some stars fail to practice what they preach, then, the public
20、might lose confidence in the organizations they have publicized. 4 Are the news media undergoing negative development? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 20
21、0 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your 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 It is a
22、convention that the news media exaggerate the seriousness of the real threat (for example, the potential of a terrorist attack) , in order to draw attention of the desired audience and pursue high audience ratings. The news media tend to focus on some issues or events that virtually have little rele
23、vance to peoples daily life, such as soap operas, celebrities love affairs, and so on. With the increasingly fierce competition, the news media try every means to collect information in order to catch peoples eyes. Thus, it is inevitable that the news media may invade citizens rights such as the rig
24、ht to privacy. The conflict between peoples right to privacy and the freedom of press is getting obvious. NO The news media provide people with much information they need on a timely basis. Anecdotal evidence shows that people from all walks of life have the habit of collecting information regularly
25、 from the news media, including print, broadcast and Internet-based media. The news media can sometimes save lives and reduce casualties. There is a lot of uncertainty about the surroundings, and people are susceptible to the damage caused by accidents, crimes and natural calamities. The news media
26、convey the first-hand information to the audience and enable them to take corresponding actions right away. The news media keep us informed of what is happening in the world. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 171答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Should Secondary Schools Aim to Provide Liberal Education? There has been
27、 a debate about the range of subjects students are encouraged to learn in secondary schools. Some people advocating liberal education hold the view that the diverse subject system can give students more chances to choose their favorite subjects, cultivate more versatile students and make students un
28、derstand the world better. However, those proposing specialized education believe that focusing on limited subjects allows students to concentrate on what they like, and therefore they are more likely to perform better and get greater achievement. From my point of view, adolescents should be exposed
29、 to various disciplines. On the one hand, the diverse areas of knowledge can arouse students curiosity about the world and help them understand the world systematically because there are direct or indirect interrelations among various subjects. On the other hand, teenagers are too young to decide th
30、eir future career. Therefore, liberal education provided by secondary schools can help students identify their tendency in academic and career terms. In a word, specialized education does have some good influence on those students who have talent in one field. Nevertheless, we cant say it is the bes
31、t educational method since most students can benefit a lot from liberal education. 【试题解析】 本题讨论中学是否应该提供通识教育，为学生提供更多课程种类。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：中学应该提供通识教育，学生应该接触更多不同的学科，并给出理由。 最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 My View on Financial Aid for Poor Countries The role of foreign financial aid in the
32、 development of poor countries has always been a topic of intense debate. It is believed that financial aid is the best way to help poor countries since it can benefit the poverty-stricken nations directly in infrastructural construction, primary education, employment and so on. Although the economi
33、c assistance contributes greatly to the poverty reduction of recipients, it may inevitably bring about many negative impacts, such as political interference and economic exploitation. As I see it, financial aid is indeed effective, but it is not applicable to every beneficiary country. For one thing
34、, donor money can resume economic operation and stabilize the national economy in war-ravaged countries, but its not a long lasting approach for countries at peace to solve problems and sustain a healthy development. For another, there are other forms of aid that developed countries can provide for
35、needy countries. For instance, volunteer teachers can be sent to improve the local education, which has a far-reaching impact on the development of those countries. In short, international aid shouldnt only be about satisfying the poor countries financial demands in the short run, it should aim at p
36、romoting their healthy development in the long term. 【试题解析】 本题讨论经济援助是否是让贫困国家持续发展的最有效的援助方式。在具体行文方面，考生应首先概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：经济援助确实有效，但并不适用于所有受惠国，并阐述理由。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Is the Celebrity Effect Useful? With a sea of reports about celebrities love affairs, drug abuse and other bad deeds, many
37、people think they have set the worst negative examples for adolescents. As a result, citizens may doubt their motive when they provide support for international aid organizations and even the reliability of the philanthropic organizations. However, it has also been argued that famous people can help
38、 raise large amounts of money as well as draw public attention to charity. Personally speaking, the involvement of notables in international charity can draw high attention to the plight of other countries. Firstly, luminaries themselves can not only make substantial donations to needy groups but al
39、so call on more people to provide assistance. Furthermore, celebrities play an important role in publicizing charity culture and mobilizing international support. Last but not least, idolaters, most of whom are youths, are used to blindly following every aspect of celebrities behavior. Therefore, mo
40、re young people will be likely to participate in the charity activities, which will make international aid organizations get twice the result with half the effort. In conclusion, everyone has an obligation to contribute as much as he can to the international charity, not to mention famous people. Ce
41、lebrity philanthropy is a must, but the celebrity effect should be used appropriately. 【试题解析】 本题讨论名人对于国际援助组织的支持是否有助于提升人们对问题的关注度。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：名人参与国际慈善事业确实能够使人们高度关注相关问题。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Are the News Media Undergoing Negative Development? It is widely believed that th
42、e news media always misinterpret or exaggerate their findings. And even worse, when it comes to personal privacy, the news media have frequently come under fire. However, since the development of modern technology has provided the news media with more quick channels to transmit information, many peo
43、ple regard the news media not only as an information provider but also as a lifesaver, which contribute a lot to the development of society. In my point of view, the news media can bring positive impacts if they are used wisely and appropriately. To begin with, the news media are one of the major fo
44、rces to expose political scandals. They propel the related departments to establish open complaint channels. Whats more, public welfare undertakings are thriving because made by the energetic publicity and direct promotion made by the media. Lastly, nowadays people can get information via various ch
45、annels, such as newspaper, magazine, television and the Internet. The news media can timely provide information about events happening around us or in other countries, which can help us in decision-making. In brief, the news media have become more influential in our daily life. They will develop in a positive way if the relationship between their regulation and freedom is balanced. 【试题解析】 本题讨论新闻媒体目前是否是在消极发展。在具体行文方面，考生应首先概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：如果使用得当的话，新闻媒体将带来积极的影响，并详细阐述理由。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文
