试卷代号：1027 国家开放大学（中央广播电视大学）2014年秋季学期“开放本科”期末考试 高级英语写作试题 2015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. 141
试卷代号 :1027 国家开放大学(中央广播电视大学)2014 年秋季学期"开放本科"期末考试 高级英语写作试题 2015 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. 141
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 y 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 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. 7 Today,in U.S.A.Thanksgiving Day is celebrated by many Americans whose roots do not stem from 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. 142
Part 1: Reading and Summary (35 points) Questions 1-5 are based on the following task. (10 points) Sequencing: The folIowing 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 , 1 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 1 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 outsíde a shop while you just pop in for a moment , even though it is in a no-parking zon巳. QuestioI1 Sentence Correct Order 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 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. he 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. 7 Today , in U. S. A. Thanksgiving Day ís celebrated by many Americans whose roots do not stem from 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. lf the parents are elderly , their adult children or some other relatives will pr pare the dinner. 142
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 9 Paragraph 义 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 Complaint You are Mr.George,who planned to spend one night in Power Hotel,a famous one in the local region.On your arrival there,you and your family received some improper services.You want to write a letter to their superior,Mr.Panc to make a complaint.Base your letter on the following notes: 143
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 menl1 is thol1ght 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 Paragraph Correct Answer 6 1 Question 10: Writing a summary (1 5 points) 7 2 8 3 9 4 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 yo summary on the Answer Sheet. Part 2: Writing a Letter (25 points) Question 11: Writing a Letter of Complaint You are Mr. George , who planned to spend one night in Power Hotel , a famous one in the local region. On your arrival there , you and your family received some improper services. You want to write a letter to their superior, Mr. Pane to make a complaint. Base your letter on the following notes: 143
1)You and your family arrived at 5:00 p.m.on July 14. 2)The room was to be ready before 5 o'clock p.m.so that,as a rule,the children would be in bed at 8 o'clock.Because of the Hotel's improper doings,it turned out to be in a mess. 3)The staffs were not considerate and were impolite. 4)The room was not ready until 9:30 p.m. 5)The hotel was understaffed. 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:Books,plays and films should (never)be censored.You should write your essay according to the following outline: 1.an introduction to the topic 2.arguments FOR/AGAINST 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 essay on your Answer Sheet. For Against Censorship is necessary to protect children. People should be allowed to hear,see Censorship is for the general good of and read what they like. society. Censorship is a denial of personal liberty. Violence in films brutalizes people. Censors are poor discriminators of what is “at”:they often ban or cut works of artistic merit. 144
1) You and your family arrived at 5 :00 p. m. on July 14. 2) The room was to be ready before 5 0' clock p. m. 50 that , as a rule , the children would be in bed at 8 0' clock. Because of the Hotel' 5 improper doings, it turned out to be in a mess. 3) The staffs were not considerate and were impolite. The room was not ready until 9: 30 p. m. 5) The hotel was understaffed. 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: Books I plays and films should (never) be censored. You should write your essay according to the following outline: 1. an introduction to the topic 2. arguments FOR/ AGAINST 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 essay on your Answer Sheet. For Against • Censorship is necessary to protect children. . People should be allowed to hear, see . Censorship is for the general good of and read what they like . soclety. . Censorship is a denial of personal liberty. . Violence in films brutalizes people. . Censors are poor discriminators of what is "四"…… artlstlc lent. 144
试卷代号：1027 座位号■■ 国家开放大学（中央广播电视大学）2014年秋季学期“开放本科”期末考试 高级英语写作试题答题纸 2015年1月 题号 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 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. Check that the main points of the original passage are included.(10 points) O Check that the information is organized logically.(2 points) ● Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate.(3 points) Summary 145
试卷代号: 1027 座位号 国家开放大学(中央广播电视大学 )2014 年秋季学期"开放本科"期末考试 高级英语写作 试题答题纸 2015 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 145
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 an Argument(40 points) Question 12: An Argument 146
Part 2: Writing a Letter [25 pointsJ 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 c10sing expressions, etc. (5 points) • 80th British and American spellings are acceptable. Special aUention should be paid to the formality of the language. A LeUer Part 3: Writing an Argument (40 points) Question 12: An Argument 146
试卷代号：1027 国家开放大学（中央广播电视大学）2014年秋季学期“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) 2015年1月 Part 1:Reading and Summary (35 points) Questions 1-5:10 points,2 points each. 1.C 2.B 3.E 4.D 5.A Questions 6-9:10 points,2.5 points each. 6.B 7.D 8.A 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 Thanksgiving Day is special to Americans since it has such a long tradition back to 1621.Thanksgiving Day is not only a holiday for giving thanks to God,but also a family gathering.People can enjoy a traditional dinner for roast turkey,and speak to family members.Pumpkin pie and turkey are among the basic menu.These foods arouse strong feelings for the good old days. Part 2:Writing a Letter(25 points) Question 11: 147
试卷代号 :1027 国家开放大学(中央广播电视大学 )2014 年秋季学期"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) Part 1: Reading and Summary (35 points) Questions 1-5: 10 points, 2 points each. 1. C 2. B 3. E Questions 6-…9: 10 points, 2.5 points each. 6. B 7. D 8. A Question 10: 15 points. 2015 4. D 5. A 9. E • 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 Thanksgiving Day is specia1 to Americans since it has such a 10ng tradition back to 1621. Thanksgiving Day is not on1y a ho1iday for giving thanks to God , but a1so a fami1y gathering. Peop1e can enjoy a traditiona1 dinner for roast turkey , and speak to fami1y members. Pumpkin pie and turkey are among the basic menu. These foods arouse strong feelings for the good old days. Part 2: Writing a Letter (25 points) Question 11: 147
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: Mr.Pane Power Hotel August 30th,2004 Dear Mr.Pane, My family and I planned and looked forward to our overnight stay in your hotel before our arrival on July 14.We arrived at 5:00 p.m.and were told our room was not ready. We left our luggage with the clerk at the reservations desk and went to dinner.Our room still wasn't ready after dinner.In fact,it wasn't until 9:30 p.m.,which made the evening a total loss and was very hard on our two children who are usually in bed by 8:00 p.m. The people at the desk were impolite and quite harried that evening.I had the impression the hotel was understaffed. Well,you can do something for us,Mr.Pane.You can see the compensation is made to us.That is,our stay in your hotel is free. Yours truly, George 148
• Check that the content of the leUer is relevant and appropriate. (10 points) Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate. (10 points) • Check that the layout of the leUer is appropriate: the use of paragraphs, space , position of opening and c10sing expressions, etc. (5 points) • Both British and American spellings are acceptable. Special attention should be paid to the formality of the language. An example: Mr. Pane Power Hotel August 30th , 2004 Dear 肌'Í r. Pane , My fami1y and 1 p1anned and 100ked forward to our overnight stay in your hote1 before our arriva1 on J u1y 14. We arrived at 5: 00 p. m. and were to1d our room was not ready. We 1eft our 1uggage with the clerk at the reservations desk and went to dinner. Our room still wasn' t ready after dinner. In fact , it wasn' t unti1 9: 30 p. m. , which made the evening a tota1 10ss and was very hard on our two chi1dren who are usually in bed by 8: 00 p. m. The peop1e at the desk were impolite and quite harried that evening. 1 had the impression the hote1 was understaffed. Well , you can do something for us , Mr. Pane. You can see the compensation is made to us. That is , our stay in your hotel is free. Y ours tru1y , George 148
Part 3:Writing an Argument (40 points) Question 12: Marking Guidelines Reasonably free from errors,substantial length,well- 36-40 constructed,relevant ideas,all the main arguments Excellent 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: Mass media such as books,plays and films exert considerable impact upon people's life in the modern society.However,many people are arguing whether books,plays and films should be censored before the release.In my view,strict censorship should be established to eliminate the potential misuse of these media. First of all,people are not always able to tell what is right or wrong from what is 149
Part 3: Writing an Argument (40 points) Question 12: larking Guidelines Reasonably free from errors, substantial length , we11- 36-40 Excellent constructed , relevant ideas, a11 the 1am 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 gωd arguments covered , but possibly so 1e examples or information missing , few errors in complex sentence forms , few errors in control of structure and words. Reader can fo11ow the argument , but a little interference from errors of structure and choice of words, f ew errors in 25-31 Good subject/verb agreement , 10st of mam arguments presented , a little irrelevant information or lack of relevant examples, control of simple sentence structure , but errors in complex sentences. Ideas can be fo11owed 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 fo11ow 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 15 Very poor understanding of the message , serious errors in sentence formation , arguments not well presented. Here is a sample essay: Mass media such as books, plays and films exert considerable impact upon people's life in the modern society. However, many people are arguing whether books, plays and films should be censored before the release. In my view , strict censorship should be established to eliminate the potential misuse of these media. First of a11 , people are not always able to tell what is right or wrong from what is 149
delivered by the media,especially children and teenagers.When they read and see something new,they tend to believe and accept it without filtering.For instance,many teenagers on the street smoke and fight.They learn it from films they watch and think it is the right fashion. Secondly,some people don't want to waste time on books and films of low quality but they are simply too busy to have time to find the right and valuable thing to read and watch. Experienced censors can be helpful as they can choose the good books and films and divide them into several categories with explanations of what they are about. In consequence,censorship on books,plays and films is not only necessary but also important. 说明：当总分出现0.5分时，在总分上加1分取整。 150
delivered by the media , especially children and teenagers. When they read and see something new , they tend to believe and accept it without filtering. For instance , many teenagers on the street smoke and fight. They learn it from films they watch and think it is the right fashion. Secondly , some people don' t want to waste time on books and films of low quality but they are simply too busy to have time to find the right and valuable thing to read and watch. Expèrienced censors can be helpful as they can choose the good books and films and divide them into several categories with explanations of what they are about. In consequence , censorship on books, plays and films is not only necessary but also lportant. 说明 当总分出现 O. 分时，在总分上加 分取整。 150