PART Ⅳ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your Answer Sheet. SECTION A COMPOSITION We have been educated to be honest since early childhood. But some people also say that we should not always tell the truth. What do you think?
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:1.
We Should (Not) Always Tell the TruthYou are to write in three parts:
In the first part, state your point of view clearly.
In the second part, support your view with one or two examples.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
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We Should Not Always Tell the Truth
It is most people's belief that "honesty is the best policy" in most situations. This is because once we become known for telling lies, we will lose the trust of others, and the trust, once lost, is hard to recover. However, I believe that there are situations in which it is better not to tell the truth.
Sometimes truth brings unnecessary hurt. For example, if a man breaks up with his girlfriend and she says terrible things about him, telling the man what she says. In this case, the truth is no benefit and will only hurt the man. Similarly, if a plump lady is buying a coat which she obviously likes, and asks for your opinion, there is no need to remind her that she obviously looks no slimmer in it. I do not believe that we have the right to hurt others unnecessarily in the name of truth.
To sum up, we should think before you speak, even when it means deciding between the truth and a lie. We should balance the situation, especially when it is a matter of personal opinion. The truth should be told as much as possible, but I lie is just as good when the situation calls for it
审题
论证型议论文,内容涉及到我们是否应该总是讲实话。本作文从正反两个方面选择其一论证即可,但需要注意,一定要用例证的方法,因为这是作文要求中特别强调的。
SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:1. You are Linda/Joe. You had an appointment with your teacher Mr. Blake, but you failed to keep it accidentally. Write him a note to apologize for this, explaining the reason why you did not make it, and asking for another appointment.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
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Sept.1
Dear Mr. Blake,
I would like to express my apologies for not being able to keep our 11 o'clock appointment. I had a small accident on the way to school. I will come over to your office the day after tomorrow, at 9 o'clock, if it is convenient for you. I will’ check my email to see if you have left a note for me. See you then. With many apologies.
Joe
审题
这是一个道歉便条,可以人四个方面去写。一、以未能赴约表示诚挚的道歉。二、对没能前往的原因做出解释(这个原因不要太牵强或太夸张,用日常生活中一般的事件去解释,注意逻辑性)。三、再提出一个见面时间,问对方是否方便。四、再次道歉(简短)或就再次约定见面表示感谢。