试卷代号：1027 中央广播电视大学2012一2013学年度第二学期“开放本科”期末考试 高级英语写作试题 2013年7月 注意事项 一、将你的学号、姓名及分校（工作站）名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读题目的说明，并按题目要求答题。答案一定要写在答 题纸指定的位置上，写在试卷上的答案无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题，使用铅笔答题无效。 Information for the Examinees: This examination consists of three parts.These are: Part 1:Reading and Summary (35 points) Part 2:Writing a Letter (25 points) Part 3:Writing (40 points) The total marks for this examination are 100 points.Time allowed for completing this examination is 90 minutes. 170
试卷代号 中央广播电视大学 3学年度第二学期"开放本科"期末考试 高级英语写作试题 2013 年7 注意事项 一、将你的学号、姓名及分校(工作站)名称填写在答题纸的规定栏 内。考试结束后，把试卷和答题纸放在桌上。试卷和答题纸均不得带 出考场。 二、仔细阅读题目的说明，并按题目要求答题。答案一定要写在答 题纸指定的位置上，写在试卷上的答案无效。 三、用蓝、黑圆珠笔或钢笔答题?使用铅笔答题无效。 Information for the Examinees: This examination consists of three parts. These are: Part 1: Reading and Summary (35 points) Part 2: Writing a Letter (25 points) Part 3: Writing (40 points) The total marks for this examination are 100 points. Time allowed for completing this examination is 90 minutes, 170
Part 1:Reading and Summary (35 points) Questions 1-5 are based on the following task.(10 points) Filling in the blanks: The following paragraph is taken from your textbook,but the discourse markers are taken out. Read it carefully and then fill in the blanks with appropriate words given below.Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. later so while when however both In the first sentence,because of the specific time expression 'last year',we can decide that the tense should be the simple past.The second sentence,1,is quite different because the author talks about things that happened prior to last year,which is indicated by the word 'previously'.2 we should use the past perfect tense to show the difference.The same is true of the first part of the third sentence,which is about something that happened in the previous summer.The3 part of the third sentence is about a decision made last year,so it is in the simple past tense.Sentence Four is in the exact time relationship as that in Sentence Three.4 Sentences Five and Six are in the simple past tense because the author starts talking about the events that happened on the day 5 they set off.In Sentence six,the two verbs 'start'and 'set out'are both in the simple past because the actions happened almost at the same time,which is indicated by the specific time relation expression 'as soon as'. Questions 6-9 are based on the following task.(10 points) Identifying the topic sentences: Read the following description of culture and customs of western countries.The topic sentence for each paragraph is omitted.Choose the correct topic sentence for each paragraph from the list of A-E provided.There is ONE sentence that you will NOT need.Put your answer in the proper box and then transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet. 6 Its champions have been many and varied,and there is hardly a popular sport 171
Part 1: Reading and Summary (35 points) Questions 1-5 are based on the following task. (1 0 points) Filling in the blanks: The following paragraph is taken from your textbook , but the discourse markers are taken out. Read it carefully and then fill in the blanks with appropriate words given below. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. later so while when however both In the first sentence , because of the specific time expression ‘ last year' , we can decide that the tense should be the simple past. The second sentence , 1 , is quite different because the author talks about things that happened prior to last year, which is indicated by the word ‘ previously ' . 2 we should use the past perfect tense to show the difference. The same is true of the first part of the third sentence , which is about something that happened in the previous summer. The 3 part of the third sentence is about a decision made last year, so it is in the simple past tense. Sentence Four is in the exact time relationship as that in Sentence Three. 4 Sentences Five and Six are in the simple past tense because the author starts talking about the events that happened on the day 5 they set off. In Sentence six , the two verbs ‘ start ' and ‘ set out' are both in the simple past because the actions happened almost at the same time , which is indicated by the specific time relation expression ‘ as soon as'. Questions 6-9 are based on the following task. (1 0 points) Identifying the topic sentences: Read the following description of culture and customs of western countries. The topic sentence for each paragraph is omitted. Choose the correct topic sentence for each paragraph from the list of A-E provided. There is ONE sentence that you will NOT need. Put your answer in the proper box and then transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet. 6 Its champions have been many and varied , and there is hardly a popular sport 171
in which Australia has not gained recognition.Most likely explanation for this sporting preeminence seems to lie not in any single reason,but in a combination of factors.Natural ability is an important consideration,as is the opportunity that potential champions have to develop in their particular fields through widespread clubs,state and national competitions. Many Australian youngsters of both sexes begin playing regular competitive sports at the early age of eight or under.Thousands of youngsters can be seen each weekend joining in football,tennis,basketball and swimming competitions. 7 A half-day a week is usually set aside for inter-school competitions.Spectator sports like football,tennis and car-racing draw big crowds.And public interest is stimulated by extensive television,newspaper and radio coverage. 8 The movement keeps a constant vigil over swimmers in the surf.Thousands of young men,all excellent swimmers,belong to these clubs at most surfing beaches.The spectacular surf carnivals when the lifesavers compete against each in special surf events are an outstanding feature of the australian summer scene.Other popular water sports are swimming in constructed pools and inland waters,yachting and sailing,water-skiing,skin- diving,motor-boat racing and fishing. 9 Facilities in the snowfields have developed rapidly in recent years to keep pace with increasing demand.Growing numbers of top overseas skiers and instructors are coming to the Australian snow resorts during the northern hemisphere summer. A.In winter,snow sports in the Australian Alps have become popular. B.A distinctively Australian contribution is the volunteer surf-lifesaving movement. C.In relation to population,Australia holds an outstanding international position in sport. D.It is a public holiday in Australia and the focus of national interest. E.Sport also plays an important part in school life. 172
in which Australia has not gained recognition. Most likely explanation for this sporting preeminence seems to lie not in any single reason , but in a combination of factors. Natural ability is an important consideration , as is the opportunity that potential champions have to develop in their particular fields through widespread clubs, state and national competitions. Many Australian youngsters of both sexes begin playing regular competitive sports at the early age of eight or under. Thousands of youngsters can be seen each weekend joining in football , tennis , basketball and swimming competitions. 7 A half-day a week is usually set aside for inter-school competitions. Spectator sports like football , tennis and car-racing draw big crowds. And public interest is stimulated by extensive television , newspaper and radio coverage. 8 The movement keeps a constant vigil over swimmers in the surf. Thousands of young men , all excellent swimmers, belong to these clubs at most surfing beaches. The spectacular surf carnivals when the lifesavers compete against each in special surf events are an outstanding feature of the Australian summer scene. Other popular water sports are swimming in constructed pools and inland waters, yachting and sailing , water-skiing , skindiving , motor-boat racing and fishing. 9 Facilities in the snowfields have developed rapidly in recent years to keep pace with increasing demand. Growing numbers of top overseas skiers and instructors are coming to the Australian snow resorts during the northern hemisphere summer. A. In winter , snow sports in the A ustralian Alps have become popular. B. A distinctively Australian contribution is the volunteer surf-lifesaving movement. C. In relation to population , Australia holds an outstanding international position in sport. D. It is a public holiday in Australia and the focus of national interest. E. Sport also plays an important part in school life. 172
Question 6 7 8 9 Paragraph 1 2 3 4 Correct Answer Question 10:Writing a Summary (15 points) Summarize the above passage (i.e.,the passage in Questions 6-9)in your own words.Your summary should be 70 to 80 words.Write your summary on the Answer Sheet. Part 2:Writing a Letter (25 points) Question 11:Writing a Letter of Recommendation You are Mr.Jordan,requested by Ms.Clendenin to recommend your good friend and former employee,Ted Taylor to work for her. Ted's personal information and experience: 1)to keep in touch with you for 5 years after his graduation 2)to have a lovely wife and 2 small children 3)to have developed into a resourceful,results-oriented store manager 4)to work as a part-time stock room clerk with you for 2 years 5)merits:be punctual,work hard,take on new responsibilities Note: 1)Write a correctly laid out letter,which might include the letterhead,date,name and address of recipient,salutation,body of the letter,complementary close,signature, and sender's printed name as well as job title.5 points will be deducted for failing to follow the letter format properly. 2)You should write about 120 words. 3)Write the answer on your Answer Sheet. Part 3:Writing an Argument (40 points) Question 12: Write an argumentative essay on the following topic:Life will be better in the future.You should write at least three paragraphs: 1)an introduction to the topic 2)arguments FOR or AGAINST 173
Question 6 7 8 9 Paragraph 1 2 3 4 Correct Answer Question 10: Writing a Summary (15 points) Summarize the above passage (i. e. , the passage in Questions 6-9) in your own words. Your summary should be 70 to 80 words. Write your summary on the Answer Sheet. Part 2: Writing a Letter (25 points) Question 11: Writing a Letter of Recommendation You are Mr. Jordan , requested by Ms. Clendenin to recommend your good friend and former employee , Ted Taylor to work for her. Ted's personal information and experience: 1)to keep in touch with you for 5 years after his graduation 2)1 0 have a lovely wife and 2 small children 3) to have developed into a resourceful , results-oriented store manager work as a part-time stock room clerk with you for 2 years 5)merits: be punctual , work hard , take on new responsibilities Note: 1)Write a correctly laid out letter , which might include the letterhead , date , name and address of recipient , salutation , body of the letter, complementary close , signature , and sender's printed name as well as job title. 5 points will be deducted for failing to follow the letter format properly. 2)You should write about 120 words. 3) Write the answer on your Answer Sheet. Part 3: Writing an Argument (40 points) Question 12 , Write an argumentative essay on the following topic: Life will be better in the future. You should write at least three paragraphs: 1) an introduction to the topic 2)arguments FOR or AGAINST 173
3)conclusion (your own opinion) Here are some points that you can use in your essay,but you are free to use your own ideas.You should write 150-200 words.Write the answer on your Answer Sheet. For Against World population will reach 8,000 The rate of population increase is million by the end of the century.The falling.Food supplies are increasing amount of cultivable land is steadily because of new varieties and being reduced.Food supplies will not fertilizers. keep up with rising population. Unemployment will increase because Machines will do the dirty,unpleasant machines can replace machine or monotonous work.Everyone will operators,clerks,shop assistants and have more time to enjoy life. many others. Air and water pollution is decreasing in >Industrial pollution is becoming serious the west.New laws help limit in the developing countries. pollution. Life expectancy is increasing.Cures are New illness caused by strains of modern being found for some of the major killer living will appear. diseases. 174
3)conclusion (your own opinion) Here are some points that you can use in your essay , but you are free to use your own ideas. You should write 150-200 words. the answer on your Answer Sheet. For Against > World population will reach 8 , 000 > The rate of population increase is million by the end of the century. The falling. Food supplies are increasing amount of cultivable land is steadily because of new vanetles and being reduced. Food supplies will not fertilizers. keep up with rising population. > Unemployment will increase because > Machines will do the dirty , unpleasant machines can replace machine or monotonous work. Everyone will operators, clerks, shop assistants and have more time to enjoy life. many others. > Air and water pollution is decreasing in > Industrial pollution is becoming serious the west. New laws help limit in the developing countries. pollution. > Life expectancy is increasing. Cures are > New illness caused by strains of modern being found for some of the major killer living will appear. diseases. 174