试卷代号：1027 中央广播电视大学2012一2013学年度第一学期“开放本科”期末考试 高级英语写作试题 2013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档 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. 169
试卷代号 中央广播电视大学 2 0 3学年度第一学期"开放本科"期末考试 高级英语写作试题 2013 年1 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 exa,mination 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. 169
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.We practised at three different levels of generalisation,a summary of the main idea, a summary for an abstract,and a more extended summary suitable for general review of an article. B.The last activity was on writing summaries. C.In so doing we saw that you cannot judge a summary by its length.Whether it is too long or too short or just the right length all depends on what it is wanted for. D.Then we concentrated on the purpose of summary and the amount of detail to be included. E.First,we looked at a list of do's and don'ts in summary writing. Question 1 2 3 4 5 Sentence 1 2 3 4 5 Correct Order Questions 6-9 are based on the following task.(10 points) Identifying the topie 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 And except in the biggest cities,which are tourist attractions in themselves, the central areas are losing commerce to the suburbs.In suburban areas shopping centers are being established,each having a group of perhaps fifty shops around a huge car park;and the main unit of the shopping center is usually the supermarket.Modern American women are accustomed to buying all their food in weekly visits to the supermarket,bringing it home in the car and storing it in the deep-freeze. 170
Part 1: Reading and Summary (35 points) Questions 1-5 are based on the following task. (1 0 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. We practised at three different levels of generalisation , a summary of the main idea , a summary for an abstract , and a more extended summary suitable for general review of an article. B. The last activity was on writing summaries. C. In so doing we saw that you cannot judge a summary by its length. Whether it is too long or too short or just the right length all depends on what it is wanted for. D. Then we concentrated on the purpose of summary and the amount of detail to be included. E. First , we looked at a list of do's and don' ts in summary writing. Question 1 2 3 4 5 Sentence 1 2 3 4 5 Correct Order Questions 6-9 are based on the following task. (1 0 points) Identifying the top~ 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 Shee t. 6 And except in the biggest cities, which are tourist attractions in themselves, the central areas are losing commerce to the suburbs. In suburban areas shopping centers are being established , each having a group of perhaps fifty shops around a huge car park; and the main unit of the .shopping center is usually the supermarket. Modern American women are accustomed to buying all their food in weekly visits to the supermarket , bringing it home in the car and storing it in the deep-freeze. 170
7 Making things,mending things,and working on the car,everything to make it as pleasant as possible.There is a strong desire to spend much free time at home when the home is well-equipped,comfortable and attractive;even the private swimming pool is no longer reserved for the very rich. 8 Parties for children and for grown-ups are constantly occupying the leisure hours,usually with something to drink.In their suburbs Americans are extremely friendly and hospitable.They are also very interested in each other,and when a new family moves into a suburban house the neighbors will be calling at once to see if they can help in any way. The problem of personal social barriers has been overcome very much more successfully than in any part of Europe. 9 In it,a family's home is not an isolated island,but a part of a group homes. Moreover,most find their homes more satisfying because they still have plenty of contacts outside the rural neighborhood.Most go to work in another place,so that the suburban home is only part of their environment. A.Once an American has reached his home he is interested in working to improve it. B.Americans invite their friends to their home more than most people in Europe. C.While more and more people are working in big cities,more prefer to live in suburbs. D.Suburbs are becoming the main business places. E.The new suburb recreates the sense of community of the old country village. Question 6 7 6 9 Paragraph 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 (25points) Question 11:Writing a Letter of Complaints You are a customer who just bought an "Electro"refrigerator from South Street Appliances Store.You wrote a letter to complain about its poor quality and claim your demands.Base your letter on the following notes: 1)Object of complaint:"Electro"refrigerator 171
7 Making things, mending things, and working on the car, everything to make it as pleasant as possible. There is a strong desire to spend much free time at home when the home is well-equipped , comfortable and attractive; even the private swimming pool is no longer reserved for the very rich. 8 Parties for children and for grown-ups are constantly occupying the leisure hours, usually with something to drink. In their suburbs Americans are extremely friendly and hospitable. They are also very interested in each other, and when a new family moves into a suburban house the neighbors will be calling at once to see if they can help in any way. The problem of personal social barriers has been overcome very much more successfully than in any part of Europe. 旦一 it , a family's home is not an isolated island , but a part of a group homes. Moreover, most find their homes more satisfying because they still have plenty of contacts outside the rural neighborhood. Most go to work in another place , so that the suburban home is only part of their environment. A. Once an American has reached his home he is interested in working to improve it. B. Americans invite their friends to their home more than most people in Europe. C. While more and more people are working in big cities, more prefer to live in suburbs. D. Suburbs are becoming the main business places. E. The new suburb recreates the sense of community of the old country village. Question 6 7 8 9 Paragraph 1 2 3 4 Correct Answer Question 10: Writing a summary (1 5 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 Complaints You are a customer who just bought an "Electro" refrigerator from South Street Appliances Store. You wrote a letter to complain about its pωr quality and claim your demands. Base your letter on the following notes: 1)Object of complaint: "Electro" refrigerator 171
2)Place of Purchase:South Street Appliances Store 3)Time of Purchase:three months ago 4)Price Paid:299 pounds 5)Terms of Guarantee:one year 6)Complaints:the salad compartment drawer broke within one week (possible cause: poor interior design),the thermostat broke down yesterday 7)Demands:replacement or repair under guarantee 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 a Report (40 points) Question 12: Write a report essay based on the following notes: Your school employed a native English teacher,Jim,to help you and other teachers with your oral English class.Now a term passed and the school authority is thinking of whether they should keep a native English teacher because it costs a lot.Write a report to the authority to explain the importance of having a native speaker in class. 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. Jim helped you select and evaluate teaching materials. Jim worked as a reference when you don't know certain expressions. Students are more willing to communicate with native speakers. Students gained a better understanding of the native speakers'value. Jim's teaching methods make the classroom livelier. Most of the students'pronunciation improved. 172
2) Pl~ce of Purchase: South Street Appliances Store 3)Time of Purchase: three months ago 4) Price Paid: 299 pounds 5)Terms of Guarantee: one year 6)Complaints: the salad compartment drawer broke within one week (possible cause: poor interior design) , the thermostat broke down yesterday 7)Demands: replacement or repair under guarantee Note , l)W rite 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 a Report (40 points) Question 12: Write a report essay based on the following notes: Your school employed a native English teacher, Jim , to help you and other teachers with your oral English class. Now a term passed and the school authority is thinking of whether they should ,,keep a native English teacher because it costs a lot. Write a report to the authority to explain the importance of having a native speaker in class. 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. • Jim helped you select and evaluate teaching materials. • Jim worked as a reference when you don't know certain expressions. • Students a.re more willing to communicate with native speakers. Students gained a better understanding of the native speakers' value. Jim's teaching methods make the classroom livelier. • Most of the students' pronunciation improved. 172
试卷代号：1027 座位■■ 中央广播电视大学2012一2013学年度第一学期“开放本科”期末考试 高级英语写作 试题答题纸 2013年1月 题 号 Part 1 Part 2 Part3总分 分 数 得分 评卷人 Part 1:Reading and Summary [35 points] Questions 1-5:10 points,2 points each. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Questions 6-9:10 points,2.5 points each. 6 7. 8 9 Question 10:15 points. O Check that the main points of the original passage are included.(10 points) ● Check that the information is organized logically.(2 points) ● Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate.(3 points) Summary 173
试卷代号 2 7 座位号 中央广播电视大学 2 0 2 0 3学年度第一学期"开放本科"期末考试 高级英语写作试题答题纸 2013 年1 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 得分 i评卷人 Part 1: Reading and Summary [35 points] Questions 1- 5: 10 points, 2 points each. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Questions 6-9: 10 points, 2.5 points each. 6. 7. 8. 9. Question 10: 15 points. • Check that the main points of the original passage are included. (10 points) • Check that the information is organized logically. (2 points) • Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate. (3 points) Summary 173
得分 评卷人 Part 2:Writing a Letter [25 points] Question 11: Check that the content of the letter is relevant and appropriate.(10 points) Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate.(10 points) Check that the layout of the letter is appropriate:the use of paragraphs,space,position of opening and closing expressions,etc.(5 points) Both British and American spellings are acceptable.Special attention should be paid to the formality of the language. A Letter 得分 评卷人 Part 3:Writing a Report[40 points] Question 12: A Report 174
!得分|评卷人| I I I Part 2: Writing a Letter [25 points] Question 11: • Check that the content of the letter is relevant and appropriate. (10 points) • Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate. (10 points) • Check that the layout of the letter is appropriate: the use of paragraphs, space , position of opening and closing expr臼sions etc. (5 points) • Both British and American spellings are acceptable. Special attention should be paid to the formality of the language. A Letter |得分|评卷人 I I I Question 12: 174 Part 3: Writing a Report[40 points] A Report
试卷代号：1027 中央广播电视大学2012一2013学年度第一学期“开放本科”期末考试 高级英语写作 试题答案及评分标准 (供参考) 2013年1月 Part 1:Reading and Summary (35 points) Questions 1-5:10 points,2 points each. 1.B 2.E 3.D 4.A 5.C Questions 6-9:10 points,2.5 points each. 6.D 7.A 8.B 9.E Question 10:15 points. ● Check that the main points of the original passage are included.(10 points) ● Check that the information is organized logically.(2 points) ●】 Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate.(3 points) An example: Summary As the suburbs grow,shopping centers are being set up.People go to the supermarket for groceries on a weekly basis.Americans like to spend much free time on home improvement on their own-making things and mending things.They also like to invite their friends to parties.They develop friendly relationships with their neighbors.The suburbs recreate a sense of community of the old village. 175
试卷代号 中央广播电视大学 3学年度第一学期"开放本科"期末考试 高级英语写作试题答案及评分标准 (供参考) 2013 年1 Part 1: Reading and Summary (35 points) - oinhu aFLKH nr , nunro n4··su A ,--Zonso -i Fhu ''A .. 01ua--Sa I. B 2. E 3.D 4.A 5. C Questions 6-9: 10 points, 2.5 points each. 6.D 7.A 8. B 9. E Question 10: 15 points. • Check that the main points of the original passage are included. (1 0 points) • Check that the information is organized logically. (2 points) • Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate. (3 points) An example: Summary As the suburbs grow , shopping centers are being set up. People go to the supermarket for groceries on a weekly basis. Americans like to spend much free time on home improvement on their own - making things and mending things. They also like to invite their friends to parties. They develop friendly relationships with their neighbors. The suburbs recreate a sense of community of the old village. 175
Part 2:Writing a Letter (25 points) Question 11: ● Check that the content of the letter is relevant and appropriate.(10 points) ●】 Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate.(10 points) Check that the layout of the letter is appropriate:the use of paragraphs,space,position of opening and closing expressions,etc.(5 points) 】 Both British and American spellings are acceptable.Special attention should be paid to the formality of the language. An example: Dear Sir/Madame, I feel I must protest about your refrigerator of poor quality,although I have hesitated for some time before coming to make such a decision. Three months ago,out of my need,after having visited a great number of appliances stores,I bought an "Electro"refrigerator in the South Street Appliances Store.It cost me 299 pounds,with one-year guarantee.After I put it into use for a short time,things started to go wrong.It turned out that the salad compartment drawer broke within one week.In my opinion,the possible cause lies in the poor interior design.To my annoyance,the thermostat also broke down yesterday. Now I am writing to you to ask you to replace this refrigerator or make repairs under guarantee.I hope that we can manage to sort this out soon. Yours faithfully, (Signature） 176
Part 2: Writing a Letter (25 points) Question 11: • Check that the content of the letter is relevant and appropriate. (10 points) • Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate. (1 0 points) • Check that the layout of the letter is appropriate: the use of paragraphs, space , position of opening and closing expressions, etc. (5 poin • Both British and American spellings are acceptable. Special attention should be paid to the formality of the language. An example: Dear Sir/Madame , I feel I must protest about your refrigerator of poor quality , although I have hesitated for some time before coming to make such a decision. Three months ago , out of my need , after having visited a great number of appliances stores, I bought an "Electro" refrigerator in the South Street Appliances Store. It cost me 299 pounds, with bne-yea:r guarantee. After I put it into use for a short time , things started to go wrong. It turned out that the salad compartment drawer broke within one week. In my opinion , the possible cause lies in the poor interior design. To my annoyance , the thermostat also broke down yesterday. Now I am writing to you to ask you to replace this refrigerator or make repairs under guarantee. I hope that we can manage to sort this out soon. Yours faithfully , (Signature) 176
Part 3:Writing a Report (40 points) Question 12: Marking Guidelines Reasonably free from errors,substantial length, 36-40 Excellent well-constructed,relevant ideas,all the main arguments presented with adequate examples,good use of complex sentence forms,appropriate choice of words and structures. A few errors,but not too intrusive to reader's understanding,reasonable length,relevant ideas,main 32—35 Very good arguments covered,but possibly some examples or information missing,few errors in complex sentence forms, few errors in control of structure and words. Reader can follow the argument,but a little interference from errors of structure and choice of words,few errors in 25-31 Good subject/verb agreement,most of main arguments presented,a little irrelevant information or lack of relevant examples,control of simple sentence structure,but errors in complex sentences. Ideas can be followed without too much difficulty on the part of the reader,argument lacks some coherence,a few 24 Pass errors of structure and choice of words are intrusive,control only of simple sentence forms,errors in subject/verb agreement. Difficult to follow ideas,argument weakly presented,some 16-23 Weak errors even in simple sentence formation,errors in structure and vocabulary are many and are somewhat intrusive. Errors in structure and vocabulary prevent much 0-15 Very poor understanding of the message,serious errors in sentence formation,arguments not well presented. Here is a sample essay: A Report Students'performance in oral English has seen a great progress this term.We think Jim,a native English teacher,has made wonderful contributions to this achievement. Jim played an active role in helping both the English teachers and the students.When 177
Part 3: Writing a Report (40 points) Question 12: Marking Guidelines Reasonably free from errors, substantial length , 36-40 Excellent well-constructed , relevant ideas, all the main arguments presented with adequate examples, good use of complex sentence forms, appropriate choice of words and structures. A few errors, but not too mtrusIve to reader's understanding , reasonable length , relevant ideas, main 32-35 Very good arguments covered , but possibly so口Ie examples or information missing , few errors in complex sentence forms , few errors in control of structure and words. Reader can follow the argument , but a little interference from errors of structure and choice of words, few errors in 25-31 Good subject/verb agreement , most of arguments presented, a little irrelevant information or lack of relevant examples, control of simple sentence structure , but errors in complex sentences. Ideas can be followed without too much difficulty on the part of the reader, argument lacks some coherence , a few 24 Pass errors of structure and choice of words are intrusive , control only of simple sentence forms, errors in subject/verb agreement. Difficult to follow ideas, argument weakly presented , some 16-23 Weak errors even in simple sentence formation , errors in structure and vocabulary are many and are somewhat intrusive. Errors m structure and vocabulary prevent much 。一 Very poor understanding of the message , serious errors in sentence formation , arguments not well presented. Here is a sample essay: A Report Students' performance in oral English has seen a great progress this term. We think Jim , a native English teacher, has made wonderful contributions to this achievement. Jim played an active role in helping both the English teachers and the students. When 177
we chose what textbook we should use,Jim offered valued ideas.The English teachers in our school are very good,but they still need to consult native speakers'opinions to guarantee that the materials selected are accurate and appropriate.Moreover,it's normal that we sometimes don't know certain expressions and how some words are used in real life. We can find answers easily with Jim around.In addition,Jim knows how to organize a classroom.Students are more active than before. Students are more willing to talk with native speakers.Many students invite Jim to their home and go outing with him.Students said they gained a better understanding of the life and values of native speakers,which will facilitate their study of the language.Another salient outcome is that most of the students'pronunciation improved because they had more exposure to a native speaker. In sum,it's worth having a native English teacher like Jim in our school. 说明：当总分出现0.5分时，在总分上加1分取整。 178
we chose what textbook we should use , Jim offered valued ideas. The English teachers in our school are very good , but they still need to consult native speakers' opinions to guarantee that the materials selected are accurate and appropriate. Moreover, it' s normal that we sometimes don' t know certain expressions and how some words are used in reallife. We can find answers easily with Jim around. In addition , Jim knows how to organize a classroom. Students are more active than before. Students are more willing to talk with native speakers. Many students invite Jim to their home and go outing with him. Students said they gained a better understanding of the life and values of native speakers, which will facilitate their study of the language. Another salient outcome is that most of the students' pronunciation improved because they had more exposure to a native speaker. In sum, it's worth having a native English teacher like Jim in our school. 说明 上加 178