中央广播电视大学2007-2008学年度第二学期"开放本科"期末考试
高级英语写作 试题
2008年7月
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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.
Part 1: Reading and Summary (35 points)
Questions 1--5 are based on the following task. (10 points)
Filling in the blanks:
The following paragraph is taken from an article about famous scientist Sir Isaac Newton, but the discourse markers are taken out. Read it carefully and fill in the blanks with appropriate
words from the list below. There is ONE discourse marker that you will not need.
another however for example which even if also
Over the years when he was working on his Laws of Motion and his theory of gravity,
Newton (1) made important contributions to other aspects of science. A major outcome
of his study of like, (2) , was the discovery that white light could be broken up (by
passing it through a prism) into the colors of the rainbow. (3) achievement which has
been of enormous value to later generations of scientists was the design of a new type of
telescope, which used a curved mirror instead of a lens to gather in the light.
By the age of fifty, (4) , his main scientific work was finished and he had become a
Member of Parliament, representing Cambridge University ( (5) , like Oxford
University, was allowed at that time to elect its own MPs). Not long after the publication of
"The Principia", he had had a nervous breakdown. In 1727, Newton died at the age of
eighty-five and was buried in Westminster Abbey in London .
Questions 6-9 are based on the following task. (10 points)
Identifying the topic sentences:
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 It dates back to the Victorian times. Something old refers to wearing something
that represents a link with the bride's family and her old life. Usually, the bride wears a
piece of family jewellery. Wearing something new represents good fortune and success in the
bride's new life. Wearing something borrowed is meant to bring good luck to the marriage.
It could be an item of bridal clothing. Wearing something blue dates back to biblical times
when the color blue was considered to represent purity and fidelity.
7 One explanation for it is that during the times of arranged marriages, the bride's
face was covered until the groom was committed to her at the ceremony--so it would be too
late for him to run off if he didn't like the look of her! It is also thought that the veil was
worn to protect the bride from evil spirits that would be floating around on her wedding.
This is why the veil covers the bride's face throughout the ceremony until the minister
pronounces the couple man and wife.
8 Though no precise evidence explains the origin of this tradition, one belief is
strongly held to it. It is traced back to tile 17th century. During a wedding then, the priest
arrived at the fourth finger after touching the three fingers on the left hand "... in the name
of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost".
9 It was believed that strong smelling herbs and spices would drive away evil
spirits, had luck and ill health. During Victorian times, flowers took on an additional
significance as lovers would send messages to each other using different flowers, with each
flower having its own meaning.
A. The tradition of carrying flowers by the bride has its roots in ancient times.
B. The custom of the wedding veil is thought to predate the wedding dress by centuries.
C. Traditionally a bride's wedding ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand.
D. There are many wedding traditions in the West.
E. "Something old, new, borrowed and blue" is a popular bridal attire (服装) rhyme.
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 Apology
You are Mr. Carl, who just bought two new tires from Roll-Rite Company. Not having enough
funds in your bank's account, you received a notice from the bank. You are writing a letter to
Roll-Rite Company so as to make an apology for it. Base your letter on the following:
1) You bought two new tires from Roll-Rite Company on May 16.
2) You paid $160.75 by check.
3) After you had deposited ample funds, the bank assured you that the check will be
honored if the company re-submit it.
Note:
1) Write a correctly laid-out letter, which might include the letterhead, date, name and
address of the recipient, salutation, body of the letter, complementary close, signature, and
sender's printed name. 3 points will be deducted for failing to follow the letter format
properly.
2) You should write about 120 words.
3) Write the letter on your Answer Sheet.
Part 3: Writing an Argument (40 points)
Question 12: Write an argumentative essay on the following topic: We Should Complain About Bad Service. You should write four paragraphs:
1)an introduction to the topic
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.
试卷代号：1027
中央广播电视大学2007-2008学年度第二学期"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)
2008年7月
Part 1: Reading and Summary (35 points)
Questions 1--5:10 points, 2 points each.
1. also
2. for example
3. Another
4. however
5. which
Questions 6-9:10 points, 2.5 points each.
6. E 7. B 8. C 9. A
Question 10:15 points.
● Check that the main points of the original passage are included. (10 points)
● Cheek that the information is organized logically. (2 points)
● Cheek that the language used is appropriate and accurate. (3 points)
An example:
Summary
It is a tradition that a bride would wear something old, new, borrowed and blue. h is
believed that these items would bring good luck. The wedding veil is thought to predate the
wedding dress. It is thought that the veil was worn to protect the bride from evil spirits. A
bride's ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand. The bride will also carry some
flowers during the wedding.
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 Roll-Rite Company,
I've just received a notice from my bank telling me that I didn't have enough funds in
my account to cover the check for $160.75 which I gave you on May 16 in payment for two
new tires.
I immediately deposited ample funds, and am assured that the check will be honored if
you will re-submit it.
Please accept my apologies for this oversight.
Yours truly,
Carl
Part 3: Writing an Argument (40 points)
Question 12:
Marking Guidelines
Here is a sample essay:
We Should Complain About Bad Service
The service sector is a very important economic activity in China . Services include
hotels, restaurants, schools, stores, etc. When we pay for a service, they should satisfy our
needs. When we do not receive what we expect, we should complain about it.
When bad service is given and no one complains, the enterprise will keep giving the
same bad service. We will let them know what they are doing wrong and we will give them
the chance to improve. Consequently, they will take actions to satisfy not only you who
complained, but also the rest of the clients who did not dare or bother to complain and had
the same need as you.
Another benefit of complaining is that the bad concept that people had about certain
enterprises with bad service will change. The enterprise's reputation will improve and they
will start offering service with quality thanks to previous complaints.
If we are paying for a service, we do not need to endure bad moods or receive something
we were not looking for. We must complain. This way, we will give people the opportunity
to change and have the chance to get better service in the future.
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