賈從永
四級
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the use of PowerPoint (PPT) in class. You can start your essay with the sentence “The use of PowerPoint (PPT) is becoming increasingly popular in class”. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
這道四級作文試題要求學生分析校園里的一個普遍現象——用PPT上課越來越流行。這個話題貼近大學生的校園生活,考生們對教師使用PPT上課都有切身體驗,可以說最有發言權。
本文可以寫成三個段落。第一段開門見山地提出所要分析的現象——用PPT上課越來越流行。接著我們可以通過描述一個細節使這一現象具體可感:不論是在小學還是在大學,你很少見到教師不帶這種奇妙工具進入課堂。第二段對這一現象展開分析。我們既可以一邊倒地分析用PPT上課的優點,也可以一邊倒地分析用PPT上課的缺點。但我們認為從正反兩個方面分析更為公允,因為使用PPT上課確實有利有弊。為了使論證充分,正反兩個方面都要略作展開。比如,在分析用PPT上課的優點時我們可以指出,對老師而言,如果使用得當,PPT所呈現的信息重點突出,條理清晰;對學生而言,PPT可以幫助他們抓住重點,跟上老師的思路。在分析用PPT上課缺點時,我們可以指出經常看到老師上課只給學生念PowerPoint,而學生無聊地坐在那兒,納悶既然所有的信息在書上都有,為什么還要來上課。
第三段總結全文,提出建議。我們可以先指出PPT只是一種工具,可能用得有效,也可能用得糟糕,然后建議教師在做PPT幻燈片時要理解學生的信息需求,并在課堂上有選擇地和適當地加以使用。
The use of PowerPoint (PPT) is becoming increasingly popular in class. You can rarely see a teacher going into a classroom without being armed with this magic tool, whether in a primary school or in a university.
Admittedly, PowerPoint presentation is a great tool for both faculty and students. One of the benefits for faculty is that, if properly utilized, it highlights the main points and maintains a well-planned flow of information. It also helps students identify the key points and follow their teachers train of thought. But the drawbacks are equally obvious if it is used excessively. It is not uncommon to see a teacher simply read PowerPoint to his students, who sit there bored, wondering why they bother to turn up when all the information is in their textbook.
PowerPoint is only a tool, and like any tool, it can be used effectively or poorly. It is advised that teachers understand the information need of their students when making PPT slides and use them selectively and appropriately in class. (173 words)
語言亮點借鑒:
1. You can rarely see a teacher going into a classroom without being armed with this magic tool, whether in a primary school or in a university.不論是在小學還是在大學,你很少見到老師不帶這種奇妙工具就進入教室。
2. Admittedly, PowerPoint presentation is a great tool for both faculty and students. 誠然,PowerPoint演示對教師和學生都是一個極好的工具。admittedly誠然,用在句首表示讓步,后面常有but、however與之呼應。
3. It is not uncommon to see a teacher simply read PowerPoint to his students, who sit there bored, wondering why they bother to turn up when all the information is in their textbook.經常看到老師只給學生念PowerPoint,而學生無聊地坐在那兒,納悶既然所有的信息都在課本上,為什么還要來上課。
4. It is advised that teachers understand the information need of their students when making PPT slides and use them selectively and appropriately in class.建議教師在做PPT幻燈片時要理解學生的信息需求,并在課堂上有選擇地和適當地使用。“it is advised that...”是提建議的一個常用句型。
六級
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the saying “Wealth of the mind is the only true wealth.” You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
本題要求考生論證一句諺語——精神財富是唯一的真正財富。這句諺語的意思是精神財富對我們最為重要。要寫好這篇作文,我們首先要明確一個問題:什么是精神財富?精神財富是相對于物質財富而言,主要是指一個人的學識、信仰、意志、道德修養等內在力量。
本文宜寫三個段落。第一段開門見山,引出所要論證的諺語,并指出其寓意。第二段闡述為什么精神財富是唯一真正的財富,即論證精神財富的重要意義。精神財富對我們的意義是多方面的,限于篇幅,可以只舉出其一端:精神財富可以幫助我們克服障礙,實現人生目標。我們不妨以美國盲人作家海倫·凱勒為例來證明這一點。海倫·凱勒身殘志堅,克服了重重困難而成為美國著名作家和社會活動家,其成就鼓舞了無數人。她獲得如此不凡的成就靠的是強大的精神財富,一個精神上貧窮的人是不可能取得這樣的成就的。第三段先指出,雖然物質財富對于體面的生活必不可少,但只有精神財富才能給我們帶來深深的成就感,讓人生變得有意義,最后號召讀者重視精神財富的積累。下面請看參考范文:
An old saying has it that wealth of the mind is the only true wealth. It means that though material wealth is admirable, it is spiritual wealth that is most valuable for us.
A person with high integrity, profound knowledge, a firm conviction and a strong will can be described as spiritually wealthy. A growing body of evidence indicates that wealth of the mind helps us overcome obstacles and fulfill our life goal. Helen Keller, the American author and social activist, is a good example. By dint of an indomitable spirit, she overcame her handicaps to become the first deafblind American to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. One of the most widely-admired writers of her time, she inspired millions of people with disabilities all over the world. Obviously, a spiritually poor person could not have obtained such an achievement.
Material wealth is absolutely necessary for a decent life, but only spiritual wealth will give us a deep sense of fulfillment that makes life worthwhile. Therefore, let us give more importance to the accumulation of wealth of the mind. (179 words)
語言亮點借鑒:
1. An old saying has it that wealth of the mind is the only true wealth.有一句老話說,精神財富是唯一的真正財富。
2. A person with high integrity, profound knowledge, a firm conviction and a strong will can be described as spiritually wealthy. 一個具有正直操守、淵博知識、堅定信仰和堅強意志的人可以被稱為精神上富有。
3. A growing body of evidence indicates that wealth of the mind helps us overcome obstacles and fulfill our life goal. 越來越多的證據表明,精神財富幫助我們克服障礙并實現我們的人生目標。
4. One of the most widely-admired writers of her time, she inspired millions of people with disabilities all over the world.作為她那個時代最廣受贊譽的一位作家,她鼓舞了全世界數以百萬計的殘疾人。
5. Obviously, a spiritually poor person could not have obtained such an achievement.顯然,一個精神上貧窮的人不可能取得這樣的成就。