SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. PART Ⅳ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY SECTION A COMPOSITION1. The relationship between one's determination and success has been widely accepted down the centuries.
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following popular saying: Where There Is a Will, There Is a Way You are to write in three parts:
In the first part, state specifically what your view is.
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 instructions may result in a loss of marks.
Sample:
Where There Is a Will, There Is a Way
Where there is a will, there is a way. This statement means that if you are really determined to do something, however difficult it might be, you will eventually find a way of doing it. The important point is that you must have the will to achieve success.
Only those with an undaunted will and spirit can fight their way to final victory. Many a famous man has the same experience. They have attained their status because they have had the will to overcome apparently insuperable obstacles. Many artist, writers, inventors, and statesmen have managed to succeed because they possess a strong will which has helped them to achieve success. Instead, failure occurs largely because one lacks willpower. Many people simply say that they want something, but do not make any attempt to achieve it. So, instead of getting it, they use the feeblest excuse to explain the situation away.
From this we can see that the main thing which one needs is a fierce will. Weak-willed people never climb to the top. They crumble at the slightest use of force against them. Strong-willed people, on the other hand, will stand up against all odds and will make it a point to succeed ultimately.
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING1.
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50~60 words based on the following situation: Your friend Angela has invited you to her birthday party this Saturday. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
[范文]
June 2, 2008
Dear Angela,
I am so sorry that I can't make it to your birthday party this Saturday evening because I will have to visit my uncle who is ill then. I am very grateful for your invitation and wish to visit you in the near future. I hope you will have a good time.
Yours,
Alice
[解析] 根据题目要求,10分钟内写出一张50-60字的便条。内容是你的朋友Angela这个星期六邀请你参加她的生日晚会,但你要外出,给她写个便条表示歉意并送上美好祝愿。注意便条的相关格式。
[思路] 拒绝接受邀请的便条往往有以下几个部分:第一,对邀请表示感谢;第二,说明不能赴约的原因;第三,表示遗憾,同时寄予美好的祝愿。