PART Ⅳ GRAMMAR AND 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. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO. SECTION A COMPOSITION1. Nowadays, many people prefer to browse news on Internet instead of reading newspaper. Even some people think traditional newspapers will be replaced by electronic newspapers soon. What's your opinion?
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Will Traditional Newspapers Be Replaced by Electronic Newspapers?
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, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.
Will Traditional Newspapers Be Replaced by Electronic Newspapers?
With the popularization of Internet, there is an increasing number of electronic newspapers for people to read in daily life. Instead of reading traditional newspapers, many people develop the habit of browsing news on Internet everyday. Some people propose such a question: Will traditional newspapers be replaced by electronic newspapers? As to this question, my answer is yes.
The following reasons can account for my view. Firstly, electronic newspapers have all the functions of traditional newspapers, so traditional newspapers lose the necessity of continuing its existence. Secondly, electronic newspapers make people enjoy quicker, more detailed and more colorful news. Electronic newspapers can be updated instantly. If any news happens, there will be correlative reports on Internet immediately. Besides, electronic newspapers can provide more lively news, such as visible or audible reports.
From the foregoing, I can safely come to the conclusion that it is a trend that traditional newspapers will be replaced by electronic newspapers. I think, in the near future, newspapers will not be issued in public like nowadays and old newspapers might become only the collections.
[解析] 由标题和命题要求可知,本文应为一篇立场选择类作文,其基本的段落安排如下:第一段指出目前传统报纸受到网络报纸冲击的现状,引出人们对它的不同观点,然后表明我的观点;第二段给出理由来论证我的观点;第三段自然得出结论,总结观点。
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING1.
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Supposing your name is Jane or John. You borrowed a book from your friend Lily and had promised to return it yesterday. But for certain reasons you failed to return it in time. State your reason and apology.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
April 21, 2012
Dear Lily,
I'm sorry for not returning the book you lent to me last week. I'm still reading it now. I found it very helpful for writing my dissertation which is due tomorrow. I will go to your dormitory and return it to you tonight. Please accept my apology for not returning your book on time.
Yours sincerely,
Jane