英语写作试题

2014年英语一作文试题

Directions:

Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should

1)describe the drawing briefly,

2)interpret its intended meaning, and

3)give your comments.

You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET (20 points)

参考例文：

As is vividly described in the left part of the drawing, thirty years ago, there stood a delicate mother, holding the tiny hand of a lovely girl, who wore a red scarf. On the contrary, the right part of the picture illustrates that with time flying quickly, the little girl, who has already grown up as a gorgeous lady, is supporting her old mother. We are informed: accompanying.

It is without saying that the old and the young are two indispensable parts in society. On the one hand, what we have and enjoy now was created by our parents in the early days, as the old Chinese saying goes, "One generation plants tress under whose shade another generation rests". On the other hand, all of us are supposed to take good care of the youngsters, too. It is children who make us see the future of our state, for they are the future builders of our country.

The young should consider it a moral obligation respecting and taking care of old parents. Meanwhile, it is also the duty of the parents to protect, educate and look after the youths. Let's bear this in mind and cultivate that virtue together, because only by doing so, can we feel as if we were living in a happy and harmonious family.

作文解析：

2014年的大作文从总体上来看不难，因为它考查到了现在的一个社会热点。而且从十年的考研试题来讲，2005年的大作文考查到的是赡养老人的问题，当年的图画是可怜的老父亲缩成了一只皮球，四个儿女守着四个球门，老人被儿女们踢来踢去。当年全国考生平均分10.88分，难度系数0.544，区分度为0.64764。当年的描述图画部分比较难表达，而今年图画描述部分相比起来就容易得多。下面我们就从写作的标准三段式来讲讲这三段我们应该怎么写。

第一段图画描述段的写作内容主要是表述图画，需包括两点：三十年前是个什么样子，现在是什么样子。三十年前“我”还是个孩子，母亲大手拉小手陪伴着我成长;现在，母亲上年纪了，我快乐地陪伴在母亲的身旁。其实第一段还有两个需要注意的地方，一是题目要求是一幅图，大家在写作时尽量按照一幅图画去处理;二是图画下面的汉字“相携”比较难翻译，不过大家可以意译为陪伴。这两个地方不是大问题，因为它相对于作文要考查考生书面表达的要求来说是微不足道的。

第二段是图画涵义阐释段。本段可分两个方面来具体写。一方面具体写明要照顾老人，因为他们为我们付出了自己的青春;另一方面，我们要关爱儿童的成长，因为他们是我们的未来，祖国的希望。

第三段评论段的写作内容为给出自己的评论和建议。可以指出年轻人应该把尊重和照顾年迈的父母视为一种道义责任。另外，父母也要关注孩子的成长。只有这样，我们的家庭才能和睦，社会才能更加和谐!

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I.重写句子(15 points, 1.5 points each)

Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the requirement in brackets.

Example: The history of English words is the history of our civilization in many ways. (periodic

sentence) 1. Queues will likely be long this summer at the airport. Families head abroad for their summer holidays. (complex sentence)

2. Although the rain clouds are gathering in the distance, they still insist on meeting in the park. (simple sentence)

3. No farmer would dare invest in anything new without being certain that the government officials stand behind it.(periodic sentence)

4. The loan model offers some unbelievably cheap loans and allows a short payback period. (compound sentence)

5.Because the hotel receptionist beat the thief severely, both the receptionist and the thief were arrested. (simple sentence)

6. Tighter restrictions on animal transports have forced farmers to consider transporting their herds by cargo plane instead of lorry as a way to comply with animal welfare requirements. (complex sentence)

7. The Great Wall is the world’s longest human-made structure, stretching over approximately 6,400 km from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west, along an arc roughly drawing the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. (compound-complex sentence)

8. By the Spring and Autumn Period, which began around the 8th century BC, the Chinese had learned the techniques of wall-building. (loose sentence)

9. Susan knows business management very well. She has got many years’ work experience in business administration. (compound sentence)

10. Oprah Winfrey’s own story is an inspiration. She overcame almost every obstacle that a person might face. (compound-complex sentence)

Ⅱ.修改病句 (15 points,3 points each)

Correct the errors in the following sentences.

Example: After seeing an offensive mouthwash ad on television. I resolved never to buy that

brand again.

11. A new blouse in a fashionable color can update an old outfit; in contrast, adding dramatic jewelry or an attractive scarf can make an old outfit seem new.

12. Judging by Meg’s party, her parents are irresponsible. First of all, there is no adult supervision, for example, wine and beer are served.

13. He said that they should make full use of the water power of the river. And that a small reservoir should be built.

14. My hometown is closer to Beijing than Shijiazhuang.

15. After correcting all the mistakes, the second draft of the paper was much better than the first. Ⅲ.辨认主题句 (15 points, 5 points each)

16. Choose the best topic sentence from the four options below. Write the corresponding letter of your choice on the Answer Sheet.

A. Some political parties have adopted animals to represent them.

B. Cars are given animal names to make consumers associate them with speed and grace.

C. Many professional sports teams, such as the Tigers and Rams, have chosen animal names to suggest power.

D. Many people in the world hold animals in such high regard that they use animals’ names for their organizations and products.

17. Read the following paragraph and write the topic sentence on the Answer Sheet.

We are on our way to becoming a cashless, checkless society, a trend that began with the credit card. Now some banks are offering “debit cards” instead of credit cards. The costs of purchases made with these cards are deducted from the holder’s bank account instead of being added to a monthly bill. And checking accounts, which are mainly used for paying bills, are going electronic. Now some people can make computer transactions over their pushbutton phones to pay bills by transferring money from their account to the account of whomever they owe. Soon we may be able to conduct most of our business without signing a check or actually seeing the money we earn and spend.

18. Read the following paragraph and choose the best topic sentence from the four options that follow. Write the corresponding letter of your choice on the Answer Sheet.

Cutting down on your responsibilities is one way to minimize stress in your life. You can also relax yourself by breathing deeply, rather than taking light, shallow breaths. Peaceful music is also soothing if you focus your attention on it and consciously disregard distracting thoughts. Another good way to release

tension is to exercise regularly, which, rather than tiring you out, builds energy and endurance.

A. Stress has several harmful effects, so you must minimize them.

B. There are several ways you can reduce stress in your life.

C. Cutting down on responsibilities lessens stress.

D. You can relax by breathing deeply.

Ⅳ.重新组合段落 (5 points, l point each)

19. Rearrange the following sentences so that they read logically. Write the corresponding letters in a proper sequence on the Answer Sheet. The positions of some sentences have been given.

A. After several conversations with salespeople, she then buys what she came into the store for in the first place, but all the while, my father has been reading a mystery in the car.

B. My father has grown to hate stores of all kinds.

C. My mother, on the other hand, has a somewhat more complicated approach.

D. As she does so, she draws up two mental lists-one of items that she can afford and the other of items she cannot.

E. His view is that one should go into a store, buy what one came for, and leave.

F. While she believes that one should enjoy oneself as much as possible while shopping, my father feels enjoyment and shopping are two different things.

G. She prefers to look carefully over every single item in the store.

Ⅴ. 划掉与段落内容无关的句子 (10 points, 5 points each)

20. Read the following paragraph and write the TWO irrelevant sentences on the Answer Sheet. Studies reveal that people’s first names can have influence on them. Clearly, Chinese names are quite different. Some names reflect on people in a positive way. For example, one survey showed that American men consider the name Susan to be sexy. And participants in a British study thought Tony to be the name of someone very friendly. However, other names can have a negative impact. In one study, for instance, teachers gave lower grades to essays supposedly written by boys named Hubert and Elmer than to the very same essays when they were credited to boys with more popular names. Another study found that girls with unpopular names did worse on IQ and achievement tests than girls with more appealing names. So IQ and achievement tests are important and necessary in studying names.

Ⅵ. 写信 (40 points)

21. Suppose you (Wang Lin) have finished your study, during which Professor Li helped you a lot both in your study and in your life. Write a letter to thank him. Tell him with examples that you have learned a lot from him in terms of knowledge and positive attitude towards difficulties. And

also tell him that with what you have learned from him, you have got a good job in a company or you have started your own business. (150-200 words)

I. Write an outline. (20 points)

Read the following passage carefully and compose a “sentence outline” for it.

Styles of Dress as Reflections of Social Conditions

Something that becomes very apparent when we study the topic of fashion is that clothes and style are related to so much more than merely an individual’s appearance. For thousands of years, fashion and style have been primary indicators about a person’s social status, sexuality, wealth, individuality, and overall personality attributes.

In the 20th century alone, each decade has been marked by distinctly different manners for dress for both men and women. Our Halloween tradition exemplifies this very clearly with “costumes” such as a 1920’s “flapper girl” and the 1960’s “hippie.” With deeper consideration, however, these differing fashion styles can be viewed as representative of the related social conditions occurring at the time.

As stated by Pasacoe, “The fashion of the 1920’s reflected the Jazz Age perfectly. It was made for fast automobiles and Charlestondance. For the first time in western fashion the knee was socially acceptable.” Although there are many theories regarding what causes fashion to change, the fact that social climate is reflected in styles of dress has a great deal of support. Perhaps the reason why so much change occurred in women’s dress in the early decades of the century is that so many changes occurred regarding women’s roles and fights within that same time frame.

Another decade in which fashion was strongly indicative of the underlying social conditions is the turbulent 1960’s. One of the most noted developments accredited to this decade is the introduction of the miniskirt. Many social historians relate the introduction of the miniskirt to the introduction of the birth control pill. Women became sexually liberated and the “free love” era began. These miniskirts came to symbolize the new liberation for women and the ssocial climate of the decade. As stated in Vogue at the end of the decade, “The length of your skirt is how you feel this moment.”

Towards the end of the 1960's, younger generations were rejecting the establishment and rejecting the idea of high fashion along with it. Students wore long hair, faded denim jeans, and flamboyant patterns. Many wore combat jackets and surplus shirts to anti-war rallies. As Hoeymaker stated, “By the end of the decade, cheap, flamboyant clothes became expensive designer labels. The hippie style became high fashion; in fact ‘anti-fashion’ became the biggest fashion of all.” In this case, clothes became a form of protest.

Overall, there are countless examples of how fashion is influenced by the social climate of the times. Over the past thousands of years, the socially “appropriate” styles of dress for men and women have varied tremendously. Regardless of what exactly constituted“stylish” fashion during any given time period, one thing that remains constant is that fashion has always been a significant aspect of one's life and the time in which they lived.

II. Supply the missing paragraph. (20 points)

The following passage is incomplete with one body paragraph missing. Study the passage carefully and write the missing paragraph in about 100 words. Make sure that your tone and diction are in unity with the passage provided.

Say No to Blind Optimism

“Is the glass half full or half empty?" This question is often asked to determine whether someone

is an optimist or a pessimist. In my view, even though we need to see the glass half full, we cannot deny the fact that the glass is also half empty. Having a healthy proportion of expectations makes us more realistic. Blind optimism, however, may foster delusions, result in frustrations and spoil relationships.

We all long for accomplishments, but sometimes we overstress the positive outcome of our effort and waste our time with glori ous plans that will never work. We indulge ourselves in delusions and impractical dreams. We fail to see that blind optimism only gives us false promises and clouds our sense of judgment. Ambition without clear directions cannot lead to a victorious experience. We need to understand that wishful thinking and delusions won’t work.

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Balanced optimism helps us to develop healthy relationships whereas blind optimism destroys them. One of the reasons for short-lived friendships is that we tend to expect too much of our friends. However, they may not always live up to our expectations. This gives rise to disappointment and misunderstanding. Friendships or relationships consequently turn sour. Some relationships may be seriously affected, with all parties experiencing much pain. A more realistic outlook helps us to understand human limitations, show more consideration for others and prevent excess expectations. To sum up, blind optimism does more harm than good and should be discarded. Saying no to blind optimism means we can fly but we fly with the safest bet, with the parachute, so that we don’t drop hard. It proves our ability to accept weaknesses and strive for the best. It gives us second options in our lives and alleviates the pains and disappointments that life imposes on us. This holistic attitude, accepting both positive and negative sides, will make us stronger and more mature. After all, a lotus is a beautiful flower that blossoms out of the mud.

IlI. Compose an essay. (60 points)

Some people enjoy playing sports individually while others love to play in groups. Which do you prefer? Write a 300-word expository essay stating your reasons.

1、Many?people?insist?that...?很多人（坚持）认为……

2、A?lot?of?people?seem?to?think?that...?很多人似乎认为……

1、Taking?all?these?factors?into?consideration,?we?naturally?come?to?the?conclusion?that...?把所有这些因素加以考虑，我们自然会得出结论……

1、It?is?high?time?that?we?put?an?end?to?the?（trend）.?该是我们停止这一趋势的时候了。

2、It?is?time?to?take?the?advice?of?...?and?to?put?special?emphasis?on?the?improvement?of?...?该是采纳……的建议，并对……的进展给予非常重视的时候了。

具体的范文模板链接：链接:

提纲式应用文Example OneA Letter to a Scholarship-winning Friend1. 比你高一个年级的好朋友得了奖学金，你很替他骄傲和高兴；2. 夸奖他一向勤奋、好学、有专业天赋，是你的榜样；3. 希望他能够介绍一些好的专业书给你，并介绍一些学习经验。Dear Ann, 先提问导入；再表达写信目的Can you imagine what a delight I take in your winning a first-rank scholarship? I am sincerely writing this letter to express/voice my heartfelt congratulations. As we all know, You are a _____ person, and I ……现在分词做插入语进行修饰You, enthusiastic and enterprising, are one of the most talented and diligent勤奋的 in our department, already wining 2 awards for scientific innovation. On the one hand, you are vocal and high spirited in the classroom, always coming up with luminous明确的，清晰明了的 questions which show an extraordinary非凡的，卓越的=outstanding grasp of the subject. On the other hand, you are splendid/fantastic in social activities, as作为 the president of the English Club and a member of the Student Union. No wonder that your advice is frequently sought and your phone rings constantly/continuously. Now your hard work finally pays off. 还清债务；得到回报No doubt that it is your straight A academic record, along with/as well as your outstanding contribution to social activities/movements, that made you a scholarship-winner.As your bosom/intimate亲密的 pal/companion/mate, I am so proud of you and so lucky that I can always learn from you. I will be/feel greatly honored荣幸 if you can lend some reference books to me. And your advice on study will be highly appreciated欣赏；赞扬.句式亮点性词汇（必须使用六级词汇，不少于5个）词汇切忌重复Example Two（课后练习）An E-mail of Invitation to a Get-together你正在筹备假期全班同学聚会，与高中时的一个同学已经两年不见，最近得知了他的e-mail地址，请给他写封邮件。1. 问候对方，了解对方这两年的情况；get acquainted with2. 约对方在假期里参加全班同学聚会； get-together / gala party 3. 夸奖对方多才多艺，请他准备节目。 versatileDear Ann, 先寒暄一下，再提问导入，然后表达写信目的。How time flies! I haven’t heard from you ever since we graduated two years ago. How have you been? Can you imagine what a delight I am informed of your E-mail address? I am sincerely writing this letter to express/voice my heartfelt joy and get acquainted with your current situation. By the way, since we haven’t seen each other for so many years, therefore, a get-together party, organized by our enthusiastic monitor, Jonathan, will have been planned in our schedule. It is to be held possibly sometime in the coming summer vacation, preferably in some place near our high school. And at that time, you, full of passion激情 and enterprise事业心，魄力, were one of the most talented and versatile多才多艺的 member in our department, often winning awards in various activities and contests. So, if you can prepare a program and make a fantastic/outstanding/extraordinary performance in this gala, we will be more than delighted. more than + adj. 非常。。。No wonder/doubt that you will be the most dazzling 耀眼的stars among the whole audience.As your bosom/intimate亲密的 pal/companion/mate, I am so proud of you and so lucky that I can always learn from you. If you can manage to come, please tell us when you’re available. If you can’t make it, please also let us know. What is more important, please keep me updated更新 of any change of your address, E-mail and phone number etc.All the best!