试卷代号：1027 中央广播电视大学2010一2011学年度第一学期“开放本科”期末考试 高级英语写作试题 2011年1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. 200
试卷代号 2 7 中央广播电视大学 2011 放本科 考试 高级英语写作试题 2011 年1 事项 、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. 200
Part 1:Reading and Summary (35 points) Questions 1-5 are based on the following task.(10 points) Sequencing: The following sentences go together to form a paragraph,but they are in the wrong order.Read the sentences carefully and put them in the right order.Write the correct letter of your choice (A-E)in the proper box and then transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet. A.To make matters worse,I habitually forget to pay them on time,which is a bad thing as there is a tendency for the courts to pass heavier fines on those who are late in paying. B.They have the irritating habit of turning up just when you are not expecting them. C.Most motorists,like myself,tend to dislike traffic wardens. D.As a result I continue to collect parking tickets on my car. E.You have to be constantly on the lookout for them if,like me,you have got into the habit of leaving your car outside a shop while you just pop in for a moment,even though it is in a no-parking zone. Question 1 2 3 4 5 Sentence 1 2 3 5 Correct Order 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.Put your answer in the proper box and then transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet. 6 Thanksgiving Day has a special significance for Americans because it is traced back to that group of people who were among the first to come to the New World in search of freedom. 201
Part 1: Reading and Summary (35 points) Questions 1-5 are based on the following task. (10 points) Sequencing: The following sentences go together to form a paragraph , but they are in the wrong order. Read the sentences carefully and put them in the right order. Write the correct letter of your choice (A-E) in the proper box and then transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet. A. To make matters worse , I habitually forget to pay them on time , which is a bad thing as there is a tendency for the courts to pass heavier fines on those who are late m paymg. B. They have the irritating habit of turning up just when you are not expecting them. C. Most motorists, like myself, tend to dislike traffic wardens. D. As a result I continue to collect parking tickets on my car. E. You have to be constantly on the lookout for them if, like me , you have got into the habit of leaving your car outside a shop while you just pop in for a moment , even though it is in a no-parking zone. Question 1 2 3 4 5 Sentence l 2 3 4 5 Correct Order Questions 6-9 are based on the following task. (10 points) Identifying the topic sentences: Read the following 。iption 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 E provided. Put your answer in the proper box and then transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet. 6 Thanksgiving Day has a special significance for Americans because it is traced back to that group of people who were among the first to come to the New World in search of freedom. 201
7 Today,in U.S.A.Thanksgiving Day is celebrated by many Americans whose roots do not stem form Britain.People speak to one another of the things for which they are thankful.Young people who are at college or live away from their families usually come home for this dinner.If the parents are elderly,their adult children or some other relatives will prepare the dinner. 8 Basically,the dinner menu remains as it was in early times:roast turkey, stuffing,cranberry sauce,sweet potatoes,mashed white potatoes,and pumpkin.Pumpkin had been raised by the Indians centuries before Columbus reached the West Indies.They had baked it with honey.As a part of the first thanksgiving dinner,pumpkin has now endless recipes of cooking.And generally,roast turkey remains central to the meal.They use it because it is like chicken and will feed a large number of people.Those born in the United States vary in custom but most have turkey and the American bread. 9 But as a unit,this menu is thought by the people who eat it to be very old, rural,and very natural.It is like Plymouth in 1621,only better,simpler,and somehow more American.Few Americans,of course,would or could put these feelings into words. They simply eat and compliment the housewife and tradition for setting such a good table. They understand that Thanksgiving is a kind of secular,nationalistic "mass"where people eat symbols of their folk history,thereby regaining some of the qualities they believe their ancestors possessed. A.What we should specially mention here are the pumpkin pie and turkey. B.Thanksgiving is America's national holiday for giving thanks to God. C.The story of the thanksgiving feast is well known among Americans. D.Now it is marked by families gathering together to enjoy a traditional dinner for roast turkey. E.It arouses strong nostalgic feelings and a longing for the good "folk"life. Question 6 7 8 9 Paragraph 1 2 3 4 Correct Answer 202
7 Today , in U. S. A. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated by many Americans whose roots do not stem form Britain. People speak to one anoth巳r of the things for which they are thankful. Young people who are at college or live away from their families usually come home for this dinner. If the parents are elderly , their adult children or some other relatives will prepare the dinner. 8 Basically , the dinner menu remains as it was in early times: roast turkey , stuffing , cranberry sauce , sweet potatoes, mashed white potatoes, and pumpkin. Pumpkin had been raised by the Indians centuries before Columbus reached the West Indies. They had baked it with honey. As a part of the first thanksgiving dinner, pumpkin has now endless recipes of cooking. And generally , roast turkey remains central to the meal. They use it because it is like chicken and will feed a large number of people. Those born in the United States vary in custom but most have turkey and the American bread. 9 But as a unit , this menu is thought by the people who eat it to be very old , rural , and very natural. It is like Plymouth in 1621 , only better, simpler, and somehow more American. Few Americans, of course , would or could put these feelings into words. They simply eat and compliment the housewife and tradition for setting such a good table. They understand that Thanksgiving is a kind of secular, nationalistic "mass" where people eat symbols of their folk history , thereby regaining some of the qualities they believe their ancestors possessed. A. What we should specially mention here are the pumpkin pie and turkey. B. Thanksgiving is America's national holiday for giving thanks to God. C. The story of the thanksgiving feast is well known among Americans. D. Now it is marked by families gathering together to enjoy a traditional dinner for roast turkey. E. It arouses strong nostalgic feelings and a longing for the good "folk" life. Question 6 7 8 9 Paragraph 1 2 3 4 Correct Answer 202
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 Invitation You are Li Qing,Chairman of the English Department at Shanghai University of Foreign Languages.You want to invite Professor Coster of Pittsburgh State University English Department to attend the National Seminar on Shakespeare in your department.Write an invitation letter to him.Base your letter on the following notes: 1)date:between October 11 and 17. 2)place:on the campus of Shanghai University of Foreign Languages. 3)ask Professor Coster to give a speech and promise to cover his traveling and other expenses. 4)Professor Coster has given the teachers a lecture on British Drama at Shanghai University of Languages before and has been liked by the teachers since then. 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:People Should Ride a Bicycle for Short Distance Trips.You should write four paragraphs: 1)an introduction to the topic 203
Question 10: Writing a summary (1 5 points) Summarize the above passage (i.队， the passage in Questions 6-9) in your own words. Your summary should be 70 to 80 words. Write your summary on the Answer Sh t. Part 2: Writing a Letter (25 points) Question 11: Writing a Letter of Invitation You are Li Qing , Chairman of the English Department at Shanghai University of Foreign Languages. You want to invite Professor Coster of Pittsburgh State University English Department to attend the National Seminar on Shakespeare in your department. Write an invitation letter to him. Base your letter on the following notes: 1) date: between October 11 and 17. 2)place: on the campus of Shanghai University of Foreign Languages. 3) ask Professor Coster to give a speech and promise to cover his traveling and other expenses. 4) Professor Coster has given the teachers a lecture on British Drama at Shanghai University of Languages before and has been liked by the teachers since then. Note: l)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:Pωpie Should Ride a Bicycle for Short Distance Trips. You should write four paragraphs: 1)an introduction to the topic 203
2)arguments FOR 3)arguments AGAINST 4)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 ● Decrease the degree of pollution. ● Too slow. ● Save money by using less gasoline. ● Not comfortable as driving a car. ● Good exercise. 204
2)arguments FOR 3)arguments AGAINST 4)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 • Decrease the degree of pollution. • Too slow. • Save money by using less gasoline. • Not comfortable as driving a car. • Good exercise. 204