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
试卷代号：1027 座位号■■ 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 高级英语写作试题答题纸 2011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) Check that the information is organized logically.(2 points) Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate.(3 points) Summary 205
试卷代号 7座位号 中央广播电视大学 2011 第 一 放本 高级英语写作试题答题纸 2011 年1 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 ，总 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) • Check that the information is organized logically. (2 points) • Check that the language used is appropriate and accurate. (3 points) Summary 205
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: People Should Ride a Bicycle for Short Distance Trips 206
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: People Should Ride a Bicycle for Short Distance Trips 206
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 高级英语写作试题答案及评分标准 （供参考) 2011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) O 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: 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. 207
试卷代号 中央广播电视大学 2011 年 度 第 一学 本科 高级英语写作 试题答案及评分标准 (供参考) 2011 年1 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: • Check that the content of the letter is relevant and appropriate. (1 0 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. 207
An example: English Department Shanghai University of Foreign Languages Shanghai,P.R.C. August 30th,2009 Professor Coster English Department Pittsburgh State University Pittsburgh,U.S.A. Dear Professor Coster, All our English teachers who have attended your lectures on British Drama in Shanghai University of Foreign Languages are deeply impressed by your thorough knowledge and profound understanding of the subject.We are very fond of your teaching method with great humor. We would like to know if you could come,as our guest of honor,to the National Seminar on Shakespeare,which is to be held on our campus between October 11 and 17,and deliver a speech on whatever subject that interests you. You would,of course,receive our standard honorarium to cover traveling and other expenses. Please let us know as soon as possible if you can come and tell us when you can make the trip. Sincerely yours, Li Qing Chairman English Department 208
An example: English Department Shanghai University of Foreign Languages Shanghai , P. R. C. August 30th , 2009 Professor Coster English Department Pittsburgh State University Pittsburgh , U. S. A. Dear Professor Coster, All our English teachers who have attended your lectures on British Drama in Shanghai University of Foreign Languages are deeply impressed by your thorough knowledge and profound understanding of the subject. We are very fond of your teaching method with great humor. We would like to know if you could come , as our guest of honor, to the National Seminar on Shakespeare , which is to be held on our campus between October 11 and 17 , and deliver a speech on whatever subject that interests you. You would , of course , receive our standard honorarium to cover traveling and other exp巳nses. Please let us know as soon as possible if you can come and tell us when you can make the trip. Sincerely yours, Li Qing Chairman English Department 208
Part 3:Writing an Argument(40 points) Question 12: Marking Guidelines Reasonably free from errors,substantial length,well- 36-40 Excellent 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: People Should Ride a Bicycle for Short Distance Trips Nowadays,bicycling is a great way to move from one place to another in short distances.I believe you should use a bicycle for short distances to protect the environment as well as your health. The first reason to use a bicycle for short distances is that you can cause a decrease of pollution.Many people use their cars to move short distances,they increase the rates of pollution causing more pollution problems to our environment.That is why the use of a bicycle for short distances is a really good idea to help lower the rates of pollution. 209
Part 3: Writing an Argument (40 points) Question 12: Marking Guidelines Reasonably free from errors, substantial length , wellconstructed , relevant ideas, all thρ~ 36-40 Excellent arguments presented with adequate examples, good use of complex sentence forms, appropriate choice of words and structures. A few but • • errors, not too intrusIve to reader' s understanding , reasonable length , relevant ideas, 32-35 Very good arguments covered , but possibly so日le 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 subject/verb of 25-31 Good agreement , 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 。一 Very poor understanding of the message , • • senous errors In sentence formation , arguments not well presented. Here is a sample essay: People Should Ride a Bicycle for Short Distance Trips Nowadays, bicycling is a great way to move from one place to another in short distances. I believe you should use a bicycle for short distances to protect the environment as well as your health. The first reason to use a bicycle for short distances is that you can cause a decrease of pollution. Many people use their cars to move short distances, they increase the rates of pollution causing more pollution problems to our environment. That is why the use of a bicycle for short distances is a really good idea to help lower the rates of pollution. 209