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1、专业八级分类模拟 334 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、WRITING(总题数：6，分数：100.00)1.题目要求：In most cultures it is traditional for a man to propose marriage on a bended knee, with a diamond ring. As a woman“s proposal is often considered inappropriate and unacceptable, do you think it is okay for women to propose marr

2、iage? The following are opinions from two sides. Read the excerpts carefully and write your response in about 300 words, in which you should: 1. summarize briefly the opinions from two sides; 2. give your comment. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and lan

3、guage quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Men Britny (the UK): A man should take the initiative to propose marriage. Generally speaking, after being in a relationship for some time, most (not all) men have their mind on marriage. If he hasn“t proposed aft

4、er a while, maybe his mind isn“t on it. LAAD Gunner-USMC (the US): I wouldn“t like it. There“s nothing wrong with it but I think it would be kind of awkward. I mean it would be flattering, but it really steals a major moment in a man“s life. But I“m not every guy. BlondeAmber (Ireland): Too often, T

5、V and movies promote an “ideal“ romance that many women mistake for how the reality should be: that girls should “wait“ to be swept off their feet by a “white knight“. The reality is that if you are in a secure and respectful relationship, whichever partner proposes marriage is unimportant. A real m

6、an would not be threatened by a confident woman. Should a woman propose? Why not? If a man can accept her for her accomplishments and skills, he should be man enough to accept a marriage proposal. Teamkrejados (Australia): If women want to be equal in society, it should not be men“s exclusive role t

7、o propose marriage, provide a house, a car and money that the relationship needs to get parental and societal approval. Now that women are allowed to have careers and buy property there is no reason for men to have so much pressure. Women Celina (China): I would never propose to a guy because it not

8、 only shows my insecurity but exposes my desperation. Times have changed, but there are some issues that are definitely not up for compromise. To make it worse, if a woman is ever forced to go down on one knee then the guy doesn“t deserve her. CarolleRain (France): I don“t take this question as some

9、 kind of social power issue. It“s just a personal choice. It is true in most Asian countries that men are the ones who should propose and it is deeply rooted in Asian culture. Nowadays, some girls propose. It is nothing to do with social power; it is just their personal choice. If one day I meet a s

10、hy guy, maybe I will be the one who proposes and vice versa. Melissa (Canada): I don“t feel there“s anything wrong with a woman proposing to a man. It doesn“t mean you“re desperate. When a man proposes to a woman, does that mean he“s desperate too? What if he“s ready and the woman isn“t? He“s waitin

11、g for her. Women want a confident, strong man that can take charge. But men also want a woman who is confident, self-sufficient and knows what she wants from life. So my thing is, proposing is not one“s responsibility anymore. Sarah (Australia): I actually proposed to my man. I am truly in love with

12、 him and would like to spend the rest of my life with him. Yes, we talked about marriage but didn“t know if or when we should ask the question. I waited for our first anniversary as a couple to propose. Yes, I hear it from my father because he is an old school but all I can say is tell him a female

13、has rights just as many as a male has. I love him and that“s all that matter. Just hope everything work out for the best. （分数：16.50）_2.题目要求：Many young couples, especially the post-80s in China, are opting for “naked marriage“tying the knot without buying houses and ears or even holding a ceremony. D

14、o you think you can strip away all the materialism and just marry for love? The following are opinions from two sides. Read the excerpts carefully and write your response in about 300 words, in which you should: 1. summarize briefly the opinions from two sides; 2. give your comment. Marks will be aw

15、arded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Kimiful (China): I could not accept a totally “nude“ marriage, but partially “naked“. I can forget the shining diamond ring and splendid ceremo

16、ny but my bottom line is an apartment where we could live our lives in a stable environment. Marriage is not just a piece of paper, nor a fairy tale. It“s reality. I totally agree that it cannot survive if there“s no material base. Those sad stories of broken couples come as a warning to me that one

17、 should have both psychological and material aspects prepared before getting married. Chopsticks11 (Singapore): Getting married is easy. You need only a marriage certificate and a wedding photo to certify that you are now husband and wife. But marriage is another stage of life. You are responsible n

18、ot only for yourself but also for another person and maybe another two more persons, referring to your children. I am not against marriage if the couple love each other dearly, but they should be mature and practical enough to consider life in a marriage. The parents, relatives and friends may not m

19、ean very much to the couple but the couple“s needs and the needs of their children (to come) should not be neglected or taken for granted. Would they be ready for it? Ththth (the US): I“m a girl. I support “naked marriage“. Marriage is between us, if we think “naked marriage“ is what it should be, t

20、hen that is what it will be. We are in the 21st century; don“t put too much pressure on men to buy you house and diamond ring. You don“t have jobs? You cannot buy it yourself? I have a job; my boyfriend also has a job. We don“t have enough money for a house right now, but that does not mean we won“t

21、 get married. We will buy a house together, meaning we both put our money together to buy a house. This is not the man“s duty; this is both people“s duty to build a family together. Here in New York, many people rent a house, since buying one is too expensive. Who says he needs to buy me a diamond r

22、ing? I“m fine with any type of ring. Who says we need expensive cars? Here people take the train to work everyday. Cars can be bought later. Remember the wife needs to work too and not always be demanding the husband“s money. Astaris (India): What do a house and car have to do with marriage? You ren

23、t a flat or house, or buy one; buy and sell a car according to your needs and economic abilitywhat does any of this have to do with marriage? The artificial barriers to a normal, happy life for a young couple in China and India are simply terrible. JeffinChina (Scandinavia): It would be outrageous i

24、f a woman here were to demand a house and a car for their marriage. Chinese women should keep this in mind when seeking a Western guy: If a guy indicates he wants a “naked marriage“ (or a civil marriage as it is called in the West) it doesn“t mean he doesn“t value you or wants an easy divorce in the

25、 future, he just doesn“t want a materialistic wedding. Also, don“t ask him for a house and a car; he will conclude you are only interested in money and he will most likely leave you. （分数：16.50）_3.题目要求：China“s law makers are considering banning children under the age of 10 from appearing in advertise

26、ments. Do you think this ban will do more good than harm? The following are opinions from different sides. Read the excerpts carefully and write your response in about 300 words, in which you should: 1. summarize briefly the opinions from different sides; 2. give your comment. Marks will be awarded

27、for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Children care experts Joe (China): While adults who appear in advertisements might know the details, including materials, the manufacturing process a

28、nd the service life of the products that they promote, children who are under 10 might not completely grasp such information. In most cases, they don“t even actually know what the products are for. They say and do what the promoters pay them to say and do. Therefore, it“s quite doubtful whether the

29、products these child stars speak for are reliable or not. Lee (the US): The ban aims to protect minors from being negatively impacted by commercial activities and I think it is good. When a child rises to fame by acting in movies or in televised entertainment programs, he or she will be able to capi

30、talize on his or her reputation. Too much entertainment engagement may be more than a child can bear, psychologically and physically. Even if they are talented in acting, their talent should not be overused. Otherwise, they may end up paying for this lost time when they grow up. Media workers Alexfr

31、omAmerica (the US): I“m more libertarian about the idea. Don“t restrict advertising. We don“t need more laws on this subject. If an advertisement “crosses the line“ in the way it uses children, the market will shame that company to stop using the advertisement. The law is unnecessary here. David (Ja

32、pan): The minors and their parents should be given the right to decide whether to do the job after fully analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of being an advertising endorser. Otherwise, instead of protecting the minors“ interests, the law will restrict their freedom and rights. Bill (the UK):

33、 Endorsing a product does not necessarily violate the minors“ rights and interests. It“s thus wrong to forbid all such commercial activities for children. An endorsement means that the endorser recommends a product to the public in his or her own name. In this sense, children can still appear in adv

34、ertisements without recommending a product in their own names. Even if the product is not as good as is advertised, they don“t need to take responsibilities for it. Davidjames28 (China): One unintended result of this would be the sufferings of most children“s magazines, websites and TV channels. And

35、 children are always the best choice in whether cultural or commercial promotion. And apart from children“s media, think about the children“s organizations, activities and distributed reading materials which are dependent on commercial involvement and sponsorship. I couldn“t imagine the scene in whi

36、ch a parent-like adult tells children what to read or what to choose. It“s much too patriarchal. I don“t mean there shouldn“t be rules on children advertisements. What I don“t like most is that we always impose uniformity in all cases. Austrorus (China): Children advertisements shouldn“t be banned.

37、Some of them are also educational and very informative. I understand that some ads are misleading but to be honest, everything has a risk. It is not the children who endorse the products on commercials to be blamed for the bad influence of the advertisements aiming at children. （分数：16.50）_4.题目要求：Acc

38、ording to a recent survey of Chinese women, a majority of mothers born after 1990 want to be stay-at-home morns. Many women are aware of the challenges of motherhood, especially when they have to juggle a full-time job outside. Which is worthwhile, being a full-time working morn or a stay-at-home mo

39、m? The following are opinions from two sides. Read the excerpts carefully and write your response in about 300 words, in which you should: 1. summarize briefly the opinions from two sides; 2. give your comment. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and langua

40、ge quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Stay-at-home moms Catherine (China): I love being a stay-at-home morn. In the beginning, it was truly rough for me to shift from being a workaholic to staying at home. Yet, I did not want my child to grow up with bot

41、h parents at work. So after discussing it with my husband, we decided that I would be the one to stay at home. Now, our daughter is soon to be 3 years old, and she has an amazing personality. It“s not for everyone but it is very rewarding in the long haul. Celina (the US): Being a stay-at-home morn

42、isn“t always easy, but it is worth it! I wouldn“t trade staying at home with my kids for anything in the world. Being there with my children means they are getting the exact love and care I want them to have. We do not have a lot of money, but we“ve sacrificed a lot to make it possible. The benefits

43、 for our children and our family outweigh any sacrifice. Danireich (the UK): I think what matters is happiness in whatever path that you“ve chosen. It really depends what is best for you and your family. I am a stay-at-home morn and the main reason why I stay at home with my children is that it make

44、s me happy to take care of them and see them grow up right before my eyes. I want to be there every time they need me and I love. I don“t think working is best for me because I would not be able to concentrate and be productive at work thinking of my children. Everyone is different so whether you ar

45、e a stay-at-home morn or a working morn, you provide the need of your child according to what you think is best for your family. The important thing is you“re happy and won“t regret your decision now and forever. Working morns Cynthia (the US): Sometimes I think we shouldn“t give up on our careers.

46、And sometimes I“m jealous of the morns who get to stay at home or at least work part time. I“m the breadwinner so that will never be an option for me. I have the career and title I“ve always wanted but now I can“t help but think it“s at the expense of precious time with my family. Sassy (Canada): Ta

47、king care of children is a temporary job, and children will grow up and leave. The longer women are out of the workplace, the harder it is to enter it. Women need to realize and accept that you do not want to be dependent on anyone for basic food, clothes or shelter, h has been hard to work and take

48、 care of my kids but I make it work. Brittany (the UK): It never crossed my mind to be a stay-at-home parent. My mom was an amazing role model. If morn never works out of the house like dad does, then what example does that set? Other than one day I can grow up and stay at home! Parents need to teac

49、h their kids the work ethic. That simply can“t happen if one parent is at home full time. luvuJus (Australia): I am a working room, with a 6-year-old boy and a 3-year-old boy. I treasure both my family life and work life. I am very competitive so working gives me confidence that I think makes me a better morn and role model for m