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1、全国自考（英语写作）-试卷 9 及答案解析(总分：6.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Supply the missing p(总题数：1，分数：2.00)1.Relations between Health and Food Increasingly, over the past ten years, people-especially young people-have become aware of the need to change their eating habit, because much of the food they eat, particularly processe

2、d food, is not good for the health. Consequently, there has been a growing interest in natural foods: foods which do not contain chemical additives and which have not been affected by chemical fertilizers, widely used in farming today. Natural food, for example, are vegetable, fruit and grain which

3、have been grown in soil that is rich in organic matter. In simple terms, this means that the soil has been nourished by unused vegetable matter, which provides it with essential vitamins and minerals. This in itself is a natural process compared with the use of chemicals and fertilizers, the main pu

4、rpose of which is to increase the amount but not the quality-of foods grown in commercial farming areas. Natural foods also include animals which have been allowed to feed and move freely in healthy pastures. Compare this with what happens in the mass production of poultry: there are battery farms,

5、for example where thousands of chickens live crowded together in one building and are fed on food which is little better than rubbish. Chickens kept in this way are not only tasteless as food, they also produce eggs which lack important vitamins. _ It is significant that nowadays fibre is considered

6、 to be an important part of a healthy diet. In white bread, for example, the fibre has been removed. But it is present in unrefined flour and of course in vegetables. It is interesting to note that in countries where the national diet contains large quantities of unrefined flour and vegetables, cert

7、ain diseases are comparatively rare. Hence, the emphasis is placed on the eating of wholemeal bread and more vegetables by modern experts on “healthy eating“.（分数：2.00）_二、Write an outline(总题数：1，分数：2.00)2.What Is a Rodeo? “Rodeo“ is a Spanish word meaning “gathering place or marketplace for cattle.“ A

8、 rodeo itself is a competitive contest based loosely on traditional cowboy skills of riding and roping. It consists of six major events: riding an untamed horse in a saddle; riding an untamed horse without a saddle; riding a bull; roping a calf; wrestling a bull to the ground; racing horses around b

9、arrels with women riders. A rodeo is perhaps the most genuinely American of all sports. The first rodeo took place following a cattle roundup in the 1880s. From this informal cowboy pastime, a colorful spectacle has evolved that contains many familiar American elementsthe exciting action of bucking

10、horses and bulls, the explosive masculine environment, the hot dog stands, beer barrels, boots, jeans and cowboy hats. Today, most rodeos are staged in a large, flat arena that is fenced off to protect the viewing public. Grandstands are erected on two sides of the arena; on the other sides are plac

11、es to hold the horses, calves, and bulls. Nearby are narrow chutes from which animals are released into the arena. On a platform a loudspeaker system is set up for the announcer, who introduces the riders and comments on the events as they happen. Near the arena are refreshment stands where people g

12、ather to buy food and drink. Portable rest rooms are set up near the grandstand, and an ambulance is parked nearby in case of an accident. An opening parade of proud riders on proud horses usually begins a rodeo; the performers carry flapping national and state flags. Then the two-act performance be

13、gins. Calf roping and bull wrestling are timed events. In the fastest possible time, a man must rope and throw to the ground a calf and tie three of its feet together. In bull wrestling, the object is to tumble the bull onto its back with its head and all its feet in line. Calf roping has been done

14、under fifteen seconds, and a bull has been wrestled in less than ten seconds. When riding an animal, a contestant mounts before the chute gates are opened. The rider must stay on the bucking animal for eight seconds; points are given for the performance of both the animal and the contestant. In all

15、riding events, the contestant is disqualified if he touches the animal with his free hand. Probably the most difficult rodeo feat is Brahman bull riding. During this event, a rodeo comes to resemble a circus because gaily-costumed clowns come into the arena to distract the bulls attention from falle

16、n riders. To stay on a bucking bull for as long as eight seconds is one of the most challenging tasks in a rodeo. Spectators eagerly wait for this event. The present circus extends far beyond the region where the contests first developed. Now rodeos are popular throughout the western half of the U.

17、S. A. and in major eastern and southern cities. Australia also stages these events. One of the biggest rodeos of all is held during the annual Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Canada. _（分数：2.00）_三、Compose an essay(总题数：1，分数：2.00)3.Some people think good movies should be instructive and entertaining at th

18、e same time. What is your opinion? Write a 300 word expository essay stating your views.（分数：2.00）_全国自考（英语写作）-试卷 9 答案解析(总分：6.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Supply the missing p(总题数：1，分数：2.00)1.Relations between Health and Food Increasingly, over the past ten years, people-especially young people-have become aware o

19、f the need to change their eating habit, because much of the food they eat, particularly processed food, is not good for the health. Consequently, there has been a growing interest in natural foods: foods which do not contain chemical additives and which have not been affected by chemical fertilizer

20、s, widely used in farming today. Natural food, for example, are vegetable, fruit and grain which have been grown in soil that is rich in organic matter. In simple terms, this means that the soil has been nourished by unused vegetable matter, which provides it with essential vitamins and minerals. Th

21、is in itself is a natural process compared with the use of chemicals and fertilizers, the main purpose of which is to increase the amount but not the quality-of foods grown in commercial farming areas. Natural foods also include animals which have been allowed to feed and move freely in healthy past

22、ures. Compare this with what happens in the mass production of poultry: there are battery farms, for example where thousands of chickens live crowded together in one building and are fed on food which is little better than rubbish. Chickens kept in this way are not only tasteless as food, they also

23、produce eggs which lack important vitamins. _ It is significant that nowadays fibre is considered to be an important part of a healthy diet. In white bread, for example, the fibre has been removed. But it is present in unrefined flour and of course in vegetables. It is interesting to note that in co

24、untries where the national diet contains large quantities of unrefined flour and vegetables, certain diseases are comparatively rare. Hence, the emphasis is placed on the eating of wholemeal bread and more vegetables by modern experts on “healthy eating“.（分数：2.00）_正确答案：(正确答案： There are other aspects

25、 of healthy eating which are now receiving increasing attention from experts on diet. Take it for example, the question of sugar. This is actually a non essential food! Although a natural alternative, such as honey, can be used to sweeten food if this is necessary, we can in fact do without it. It i

26、s not that sugar is harmful in itself, but it does seem to be additive: the quantity we use has grown steadily over the last two centuries, and in Britain today each person consumes an average of 200 pounds a year! Yet all it does provide us with energy, in the form of calories. There are no vitamin

27、s in it; no minerals- and no fibre.)解析：解析： 第一段讲述在过去的十年中，越来越多的年轻人意识到需要改善自己的饮食习惯，因为他们食用的大部分食物对身体不利。因此，人们对自然食物的兴趣与日俱增。 第二段接着讲述自然食物(natural foods)是什么，它何以称为“natural”，以及它可以包括的方面。 最后一段讲述纤维(fibre)是当今健康膳食中的重要部分。它帮助降低某些疾病的发病率。 题目要求补出第三自然段。根据上下文内容，该段应该描写与自然食物相关的内容。可以举例从反面角度说明一些非健康的食物，并说明这些食物为何不健康。建议最后落脚到其中“con

28、tain no fibre”上，这样和下文衔接更自然。二、Write an outline(总题数：1，分数：2.00)2.What Is a Rodeo? “Rodeo“ is a Spanish word meaning “gathering place or marketplace for cattle.“ A rodeo itself is a competitive contest based loosely on traditional cowboy skills of riding and roping. It consists of six major events: ridi

29、ng an untamed horse in a saddle; riding an untamed horse without a saddle; riding a bull; roping a calf; wrestling a bull to the ground; racing horses around barrels with women riders. A rodeo is perhaps the most genuinely American of all sports. The first rodeo took place following a cattle roundup

30、 in the 1880s. From this informal cowboy pastime, a colorful spectacle has evolved that contains many familiar American elementsthe exciting action of bucking horses and bulls, the explosive masculine environment, the hot dog stands, beer barrels, boots, jeans and cowboy hats. Today, most rodeos are

31、 staged in a large, flat arena that is fenced off to protect the viewing public. Grandstands are erected on two sides of the arena; on the other sides are places to hold the horses, calves, and bulls. Nearby are narrow chutes from which animals are released into the arena. On a platform a loudspeake

32、r system is set up for the announcer, who introduces the riders and comments on the events as they happen. Near the arena are refreshment stands where people gather to buy food and drink. Portable rest rooms are set up near the grandstand, and an ambulance is parked nearby in case of an accident. An

33、 opening parade of proud riders on proud horses usually begins a rodeo; the performers carry flapping national and state flags. Then the two-act performance begins. Calf roping and bull wrestling are timed events. In the fastest possible time, a man must rope and throw to the ground a calf and tie t

34、hree of its feet together. In bull wrestling, the object is to tumble the bull onto its back with its head and all its feet in line. Calf roping has been done under fifteen seconds, and a bull has been wrestled in less than ten seconds. When riding an animal, a contestant mounts before the chute gat

35、es are opened. The rider must stay on the bucking animal for eight seconds; points are given for the performance of both the animal and the contestant. In all riding events, the contestant is disqualified if he touches the animal with his free hand. Probably the most difficult rodeo feat is Brahman

36、bull riding. During this event, a rodeo comes to resemble a circus because gaily-costumed clowns come into the arena to distract the bulls attention from fallen riders. To stay on a bucking bull for as long as eight seconds is one of the most challenging tasks in a rodeo. Spectators eagerly wait for

37、 this event. The present circus extends far beyond the region where the contests first developed. Now rodeos are popular throughout the western half of the U. S. A. and in major eastern and southern cities. Australia also stages these events. One of the biggest rodeos of all is held during the annua

38、l Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Canada. _（分数：2.00）_正确答案：(正确答案：I. Introduction: rodeo, an American contest of cowboy skills A. Meaning of rodeo B. Six major events based on cowboy skills C. Thesis: A rodeo is perhaps the most genuinely American of all sports. .Development of the American colorful past

39、ime A. The first rodeo in the 1880s B. American elements in the event . Present-day performance and rules A. Arena and its environment B. Opening parade C. Timed events: calf roping and bull wrestling D. Riding events: animal riding and the most difficult feat IV. Conclusion: popularity in the U. S.

40、 A. Australia and Canada)解析：解析： 全文共分 7 个自然段，文章脉络比较清晰。 第一段总括段(Introduction)，介绍了什么是rodeo 及其包含的赛事。最后一句话以简练的语言概括本段，可作为论点的。 第二段讲述了美国丰富多彩的娱乐活动的发展情况，其中包括第一届 rodeo 的举办时间及该比赛中加入的美国元素。此为第二个层次。 第三、四、五、六段主要讲述了当今的 rodeo 表演及规则。可作为第三个层次。其中，第三段描述了 rodeo 的表演场地及其环境状况；第四段讲了露天游行及计时赛事(包括用绳子捆牛和与牛摔跤)；第五、六段讲了骑术赛事及其中最扣人心弦的骑

41、牛比赛。 最后一段为总结段，讲述了当今 rodeo 在各国(美国、澳大利亚及加拿大)的受欢迎状况。 由上述分析，便可列出该文章的提纲。三、Compose an essay(总题数：1，分数：2.00)3.Some people think good movies should be instructive and entertaining at the same time. What is your opinion? Write a 300 word expository essay stating your views.（分数：2.00）_正确答案：(正确答案： I have always

42、found country life most enjoyable. The city is only a place for business, to be visited occasionally; it is not an ideal place for permanent residence. People may say that the city can provide you with the best that life can offer. Your friends are always available for an informal chat or an evening

43、s entertainment. The latest exhibitions, films or plays are always within easy reach. Shopping, too, is always a pleasure. But what about of hustle and bustle of city life? The city dweller never has a moment of peace; he is always in a hurry. And what about the noise and pollution of the city? Day

44、and night the city is in an uproar with its unceasing traffic. The air is polluted with poisonous gases emitted by the smokestacks of factories. The water supply is tainted with impurities that are harmful to the human body. The city is indeed not a place to live in. Country life is in many respects

45、 superior to city life. For one thing, the people there are friendly. People are acquainted with one another. You can never fail to receive a friendly nod or a kind word from anyone you chance to meet. In the city people who live in the same apartment are often strangers to one another. The air in t

46、he country is fresh and pure. However, air pollution has been a very serious problem in the city.)解析：解析： 本题的题目要求写一篇文章，就中国目前越来越多的农村居民都往城市迁居的状况发表一下个人见解。城市生活真的比乡村生活好吗?就该问题我们产生怎样的看法，那自然是仁者见仁，智者见智的事。但不管有怎样的见解，都应做到能够自圆其说，保持一定的条理性和逻辑性。 关于这个话题自然分两种意见，一种认为城市生活优越于乡村生活，一种则是乡村生活优越于城市生活。但无论持有怎样的观点，都要首先将自己的看法用简洁、明了的语句在文章的开头就表达清楚，最好是开门见山，这样有利于使观点清晰和明确。下文再从几个方面讲述这种生活方式优越的原因。可用作比较、举例子等方法使论点更具有信服力。