自考00603《英语写作》07年-12年真题与答案

全国2006年10月高等教育自学考试课程代码：00603

英语写作试题

I. 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.

Attaining Success in College

Succeeding in college is not only important to getting and education, but also crucial in this day and age to success in the work place. To me, the three most important things for attaining a successful college experience are having smart classroom conduct, taking advantage of campus resources, and making college the first priority.

Making good use of campus resources is also of great importance to college success. The school library has many resources for the growth of the students’ mind. With computers and copy-machines for individual use, computer labs and writing labs are there not just for learning purposes but also for actual help with writing papers. The “office hours”will help the students build a close relationship with their professors and give them access to the professors’ mind. From the professors the students can acquire possible extra information that may put them ahead of their study. All these resources are free, since they are funded by student tuitions. So taking good advantage of the resources can only make the students’ education more attainable.

Finally, any students who want to assure success must establish school as the top priority. Personally I have watched some students slowly loosen up; I have seen a pattern of partying and a lack of motivation. Many of the freshmen have no idea why they are in college, and their “eyes” often tell it all. This world is so rich in distractions that it is hard to keep a strong focus, especially if one is just starting his or her academic career. It is said that the first semester is often the most “unsuccessful” one. This certainly rings true for me.

I made mistakes in this regard and eventually learned that, to achieve success, school must always be placed above other things.

In my college experience, I have observed and learned how to achieve success. I wish someone had told me earlier the importance of having that smart classroom conduct, of fully utilizing the school resources, and

II. Write an outline (20 points)

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

Smell

Smell, as a means of nonverbal communication, is important. Odor communicates not only when we are face to face with another person, but also when the other person is not present. People from different cultures may have different attitudes toward body odors.

Most people in the West respond negatively to what they consider bad odors such as body odor, breath odor, or clothes that emit unpleasant smells such as sweat. They work hard to cover up their body odor and view those with body odor as dirty and unsanitary. However, people usually are not comfortable in discussing the topic, and generally will not tell another that his or her body odor is offensive. They will simply avoid being close to the person and will end the conversation as quickly as possible.

Other cultures have quite different concepts of natural odors; they consider them as normal and believe that it is an act of friendship to “breathe the breath” of the person with whom they converse and to feel their presence by smelling. For example, Arabs don’t seem to feel comfortable unless they can smell each other. When Arabs talk, they virtually envelop each other in their breath. Smelling the natural body odors of one’s friend is desirable; denying him or her this privilege is to act ashamedly. In other cultures smell also plays an important role. In Japan, young girls will often play a game involving the placing of five fragrances in tiny boxes. The girl who identifies the most aromas wins the game. In Bali, Indonesia, when lovers greet one another, they often breathe deeply in a kind of friendly sniffing. It is not uncommon for young lovers in the Philippines to trade small pieces of clothing on parting so that the smell of the other person will evoke their affection for each other.

Not knowing cultural variations in attitude toward smell can create uncertainty and even ill feeling. For example, a medical doctor from Saudi Arabia once worked in a hospital in the southern United States. Problems arose when patients refused to have the Saudi doctor examine them. Interviews with patients revealed two problems: He “smelled bad” and he breathed on the patients. The doctor’s training had apparently failed to include the difference between Arabic and American attitudes and practices relating to smell. Clearly, encounters between people with such widely differing attitudes could lead to serious miscommunication. To maintain harmonious intercultural business relationships, one should remember these diverse attitudes toward smell.

III. Compose an essay (60 points)

In China, old people are usually taken care of by their family members, but now some people send their

aging parents to nursing

your views.

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Ⅰ. 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.

Different Types of Parents

It is universally true that all parents in the world love their children. However, as parents’ views of life vary, they love their children in different ways. Generally speaking, in terms of how they treat their children, parents fall into three basic types: autocratic, democratic, and permissive.

The autocratic parent’s word is the law. He always sets rules, expecting complete obedience from his children. He assumes that he knows what is best for his children and that they will learn discipline and respect for authority from his orders. He does not realize that he may not know best and that rules without mercy may breed contempt for authority. If the child came home late from a party because a major accident on the highway tied up traffic for miles, this parent would not allow the child to explain his reasons for being late. The child would be immediately punished. This kind of parent probably has good intentions, wanting his child to grow up “right,” but his approach to the task may lead to conflicts. The democratic parent is not so strict. He is willing to discuss rules with his children and listen to their side of an argument. If his child came home an hour late from a party, he would listen to the explanation instead of punishing the child immediately. In general, the democratic parent lays down fewer rules than his autocratic counterpart because he realizes children must learn certain things in life on their own. He prefers to play the role of an advisor and is always available when his children need help.

Too few people with children are democratic parents, which is the best of the three types. Too much or too little authority often breeds disrespect and resentment. A good parent should offer guidance and advice; he should not try to rule his children or disregard his children completely.

Ⅱ. Write an outline (20 points)

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

The Human Brain

For centuries, people wondered about how the human brain works. Researchers were particularly concerned about its structure and functions. It was not long ago that scientists made the remarkable discovery that our brains are divided into two halves—left brain and right brain, and that each half has separate features and roles.

The left brain is said to be the logical brain. It is the left brain that we use to solve mathematical problems and go think logically. For example, if you are asked how to make coffee, this is what happens. Your left brain begins to work; it searches its files for information on coffee making. If it finds the files, it begins relating what to do step by step. If it does not find any record, it says it does not know.

The right brain is often called the creative brain. It has the function of thinking creatively. This contains all the artistic functions, including art and music appreciation. When you want to draw a picture or compose a piece of music or write poetry, it is the right brain that is in operation. When you come across a new situation in your life, your right brain gives ideas on how to tackle it.

To some people, the left brain is dominant and to others, the right brain is. Of people who are good in mathematics and language expression—that is, putting into practice what they have learnt, we say that they are more left-brained. They are not very sensitive and believe in doing everything only after reasoning. They are very sharp at arguments. They are the type who will not believe in anything until they see it. Right-brained people are more artistic and have a good sense of music appreciation. They are also more sensitive and tend to be emotional. They are more open to new ideas and are willing to accept radical positions.

Is the left brain better or the right brain? Both sides of the brain are equally important. In an ideal situation, a person should be exactly equal in both sides of the brain. However, as in

ideal never happens. People are dominated by one or the other side of their brains. In

we meet in the world, there will be requirements for both sides of the brain to work together as partners. For example, when you want to write a story, which brain do you use? The answer is both brains. You need the right brain to think of the ideas and you need the left side to arrange everything in a logical sequence. You cannot go through life with only one side functioning.

It’s fundamentally important for people to know these interesting facts about the human brains. However, many aspects concerning our brains still remain unknown. With scientists’ persistent efforts, more secrets of the human brain will be revealed.

Ⅲ. Compose an essay (60 points)

Nowadays, some traditional beliefs and customs tend to be less valued. Choose one such belief or custom and explain why you think it should be continued or maintained. Write a 300-word argumentative essay defending your views.

全国2008年10月高等教育自学考试

英语写作试题解析答案

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Ⅰ.Supply the missing paragraph

【答案】The permissive parents are not only strict, but also absolutely dotes on his children, there are fewer rules even no rules for their ,usually they think children have no mistake when they came home late, they didn’t ask the child for reasons, In the daily life, they’ll do all they possibly can in order to meet their children’s demands, Day by day, their children have got some bad habits for example, tell lies, rebel leave home, they are not consciousness of their bad actions, This kind of parents are too democratic to indulge their children terribly.

【解析】全文一共五段，所缺段落为第四段，这是一段议论文，围绕三种类型的家长展开议论的，文章结构为总分总，第一段说明存在三种类型的家长：独治、民主、放纵型，第二、三、四分别来说明这三个类型的家长，第五段总结这篇文章，作者提出了自己的观点，故第四段应为议论放纵型的家长，这道题主要考查对文章层次的把握和议论文的写作。

【考点】议论文写作。

Ⅱ.Write an outline

【答案】

Ⅰ.Brain are divided into two halves-left brain and right brain

Ⅱ. A. The left brain is said to be the logical brain.（make coffee）

B. The right brain is often called the creative brain.

1. write poetry

2. come across a hew situation.

3. draw a picture

4. compose a piece of music.

C. There exists left-brained people and right-brained people.

D. Both sides of the brain are equally important and they work together as partners.

Ⅲ.With scientists’ persistent efforts, more secrets of the human brain will be revealed.

【解析】这篇文章主要讲了人脑，全文可分为三大块，第一段提出人脑分为左脑和右脑，为第一块，第二大块主要分层写了：（1）左脑的功能；（2）右脑的功能；（3）在左脑发达和右及发达的人；（4）左脑右脑同样重要，互相协作完成工作，第三大块预见科学发展以后，人脑的更多秘密将揭晓，这道题为写题纲任务，首先必须理清文章的层次关系，其次划分层次，最后归纳总结。

【考点】题纲写作。

Ⅲ. Compose on essay

【参考例文】

Celebrating the Spring Festival

Having over three-thousand-year history and unique oriental culture, china celebrates the grandest way. The celebration, which lasts about 20 days, culminates typical Chinese rituals and customs, typical Chinese rituals and customs. Though different regions may display their local color, this national festival features one thing; welcoming a fresh starts in the mew year with family reunion over a big feast.

Nowadays, with economy developing, on the one hand, time becomes and more important, companies don’t have a holiday for their staff until the New Year’s Eve, so many people have no

as Veterans’ Day, Columbus Day, Thanks giving. Easter and Christmas. Our consciousnesses become thiner for the spring festival.

We should maintain our when different culture come to our country. Protect our culture, which is our Chinese duty, there are some reasons for it. Firstly, when we come to world, we should have and show something mew and different from others. This way can provide many better chances for us. Secondly. The Spring Festival has over three-thousand-year history. It is unique oriental culture. It is important to selebrate it for welcoming a fresh start in the mew year. Finally. During the Spring Festival, we can have reunion over a big feast. Communicate with parents, children and relative, the occasion is buzzing with excitement.

In conclusion, the spring Festival in china is a period of entertainment, family reunion and a time for the manifestation of traditional folk culture. Everything gives play to the warmth and eagerness of the Chinese for the beginning of a new and hopeful spring, we celebrate it year by year.

【解析】这是一篇半命题作文，题目的主要写求为：写一篇300字左右的文章，在当代，一些传统的信仰和习惯已被人们越来越不重视了，根据自己的了解选一个来写，阐述在现代我们要把这些文化传统保留下来的原因。题裁应为议论文，这篇文章我们可以分三层来写，首先写出这种现象，可分析原因，其次，写传承这些文化的原因，其后写你所说明的这个传统文化的意义。

在写文章层次关系时，可用一些词，比如:firstly，secondly，finally使文章更清晰、层次更分明。

【考点】议论文写作。

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I. 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.

Benefits of Face-to-Face Communication

Face-to-face communication is the first basic communication method. In the era of information technology, people are now faced with a myriad of communication options. Be it letters, emails, or telephone conversations, none is more effective than face-to-face interaction, because it helps the speaker to convey a complete message, obtain immediate feedback, and build trusting relationship.

______________________________________________________________________________ In addition, face-to-face communication provides immediate feedback. If the message is ambiguous, the speaker can clarify it right away. The listener can raise questions if he feels confused. Hence, the speaker can detect and prevent possible misunderstandings or confusion among the listeners. Since all the people involved in the interactive process can easily see each other, their approval, interest, or disregard can easily be deduced and dealt with. Renowned CEOs, like Bill Gates, attach much importance to face-to-face communication and highly appreciate the timely responses of the staff at business meetings.

Lastly, face-to-face communication enhances the relationship between people. It’s difficult to build rapport only over emails or through phone calls. It seems that people tend to depend less and less on face-to-face talks to express their gratitude and appreciation, but this form of contact is extremely important for establishing trusting relationship. As an office worker, what would you feel when your colleagues come up to your desk and congratulate you on the great report you sent or the presentation you made recently? If a team leader calls his team members to the office just to say “thanks”and pat their backs, the team will be sure to take a liking to him immediately.

Even in the modern world full of electronic communication devices, face-to-face communication remains the most powerful human interaction. Without face-to-face communication, information recipients have to interpret an incomplete message, because much of the information gained in communication is derived from non-verbal cues. They have no chance to question the speaker or clarify the information. Moreover, they are unlikely to feel warmth from or build trust on the message deliverer. Therefore, face-to-face interaction cannot be replaced by other forms of communication.

II. Write an outline (20 points)

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

How to Lose Gracefully

Losing is a necessary part of life. Nobody likes to lose, yet in every even remotely competitive situation, someone will. Perhaps it’s the next promotion at work, or the selection of a student union leader. Even small things, like playing a card game, have an air of winning and losing to them. However, it’s what you do with that failure that makes all the difference. Assuming one is the "loser," all of these situations present a choice. One can either be a sore loser or a graceful loser.

Losing gracefully is the first step to move forward and overcome the loss. In fact, graceful losers are hardly impacted by the loss at all, because they know another opportunity awaits them. They congratulate their opponent, embrace their failure and try to figure out where they went wrong. Graceful losers do not take failure personally, but they do accept responsibility. They learn from the loss, and then apply what they’ve learned so that next time they may win.

Sore losers are quite the opposite. Perhaps the biggest risk of being a sore loser is this loss of hope for the future. Sore losers are stuck on the loss, and in so being, they may miss out on a new opportunity because of their poor attitude. Sore losers get angry. They blame their loss on the opponent, not taking responsibility for their own actions. Sore losers hold on to resentment, and may internalize their failure, leading to low self-esteem or even depression.

Of course, making lemonade out of life’s lemons is not always easy. In fact, it can be downright hard. But it is a principle worth living by. How can you lose gracefully, even when you really, really wanted to win? Essentially, you need to realize that you never really lose.

In fact, once you learn how to release the feelings about losing—the anger, the embarrassment, and the resentment—you will always feel successful. And then an amazing thing will happen. When you FEEL successful, you will ACT successful, and then, sure enough, you will BE successful. As you let go of the feelings that cause the sensation of loss, you discover that you never really lose anything.

The objects in your life are always changing, but what you are at your core is changeless. The more you release on the fears and negativity about winning and losing, the easier it will be to accept things that do happen. When you lose or win, you’ll then be able to do so gracefully.

By releasing your negative feelings, you allow the comings and goings of your life to simply happen as they do. This gives great relief and also allows you to be present with and for the new opportunities that are here every moment.

Everyone has failed at some point in his or her life. This is nothing exceptional. Even in

situations, one should keep in mind the principle of losing gracefully. A graceful loser will turn into a potential winner while a sore loser a bigger failure.______________________________________________________________________________

III. Compose an essay (60 points)

Some people think good movies should be instructive and entertaining at the same time. What is your opinion? Write a 300-word expository essay stating your views.____________________________________

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