PART Ⅳ GRAMMAR & VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence. SECTION A COMPOSITION1. Nowadays, many people hold that maintaining public libraries is a waste of money, because computer technology has already replaced its function. What is your opinion?
Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Can Computers Replace Libraries?
You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.
参考范文
Can Computers Replace Libraries?
Nowadays, with the great development of computer technology and Internet, many people begin to doubt the value of existing public libraries. They believe that since people can get whatever they want through the Internet, libraries are going to be replaced. As far as I am concerned, however, such a conclusion may be too hasty.
Computers can undoubtedly provide people with large amount of information comparable to what is stored in public libraries. However, computers can by no means provide them with the environment and atmosphere of reading in public libraries. Francis Bacon once said that there are books to swallow and books to digest, and while people may swallow some books on computers, they would always choose public libraries whenever they want to digest something. Moreover, reading or searching materials on computers or through the Internet is always with a specific purpose. It is effective but surely not as enjoyable an experience as searching for the books at ease on the high shelves in public libraries.
Public libraries also serve some social needs in that people may find others interested in the same topic of reading and make friends with them. Some public libraries organize book clubs for enthusiastic readers or lectures to give people guidance in reading, and others hold exhibitions of different subjects. Through these different activities, readers can not only widen their views but get to know many other people as well.
The development of computer technology has offered people more freedom and convenience in collecting information, but they can never replace the social functions and the kind of environment that public libraries can provide for the readers.
[解析]
•电脑科技的发展帮助人们更加方便、快捷地获取信息,因此有些人认为再开设公共图书馆就是一种浪费。
•题目要求考生就“电脑能否替代图书馆”发表自己的观点并进行论证,属于观点论证型文章。
•分析提纲,可知文章可按照以下结构来写:
第一部分引入话题并对此话题提出自己的看法;首先要明确指出随着电脑科技的发展,人们可以在网络里获取任何信息,于是有人开始认为图书馆的设置已经没有必要了。该段的最后要表达自己的观点,可以指出这些人的观点是草率的。
第二部分要从两个方面论证自己的观点。首先可以说明读者在电脑上阅读、查资料并不能像坐在图书馆里那样获得阅读的快感,再从在图书馆可以组织一些社会活动,加强人们之间的交流等角度论证电脑不能代替图书馆的地位。
第三段进行总结,重申自己的观点。此处需要强调的是电脑虽然可以帮助人们更方便、更快捷地获取信息,但绝不能取代图书馆的地位。
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING1.
Write a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: You missed Professor Bruce's last lecture. Write an apology letter to him to explain why you missed his class and ask for his advice to compensate for the missing lecture.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
参考范文
July 15, 2012
Dear Professor Bruce,
I am very sorry for having missed your last lecture for I had to stay in bed due to a high fever that day. I hope I can do something to compensate for the loss of missing that lecture and I would be very happy to get your advice on that lecture at any time at your convenience. Again, I really feel sorry for missing your lecture.
Sincerely yours,
David Green
[解析]
根据该部分给出的提示,可知该部分要求写一封便条式的致歉信:
1.便条开头交代时间、称呼。
2.正文内容:
•背景陈述:说明缺课的原因,请求谅解。
•请求:请求教授给出建议,弥补缺课损失。
•再次表达歉意。
3.结束格式:致敬、签名。