滁州学院2012旅游管理.doc

预测一Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Trend of Population based on the statistics provided in the chart below. Please give a brief description of the chart first and then make comments on it. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Trend of populationYearPopulation aged above 60Proportion of total population199098.19 (million)8.8%2003136.47 (million)10.2%2010240 (million)18.7%2013430 (million)30.5%Trend of PopulationA survey of the population aged over 60 showed that in 1990 the number was 98.19 million, consisting of 8.8% of the total population in China. Between 2003 and 2010, the number jumped from 136.47 million to 240 million. But this age group grew to about 430 million in 2013, accounting for 30.5 percent. The aging process presents societies with enormous challenges related to social security, health care and economic structure and growth. On one hand, the strain on the Social Security system for retirement benefits will increase as more people enter retirement. On the other hand, an aging population may require expensive medical treatments which again have to be funded by government. To solve the problem of the ageing population, governments need to promote diversified support systems to ensure that families and communities can support the elderly to live healthy and active lives. Firstly, plans should be made for the development of national economy. Secondly, government policies and the social insurance network should be adjusted. Whats more, more medical facilities should be made for the elderly.【点评】文章第一段介绍了60岁及以上的老年人数量的增长及所占比例的增加，揭示人口老龄化这一现象；第二段分析了人口老龄化所引发的问题；第三段针对人口老龄化问题提出解决办法。第一段中consisting of和accounting for均表示“在中占比例”；第二段中Social Security system意为“社会保障系统”， retirement benefits意为“退休福利”；第三段中Firstly, Secondly, Whats more意为“首先其次再次”；social insurance network意为“社会保障网络”。预测二Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on Happiness. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. HappinessAs is vividly depicted in the picture above, a student is trying to find the answer “What is happiness?” He is wondering at which situation he would feel happy: when he earns a lot of money, or wins true love, or just is in good health condition, or something else? Actually, there is no fixed answer to that question as it is also a question puzzling all of us.Happiness is one of lifes big mysteries. Ask different people what happiness is and you will probably get varied answers. Some believe that happiness is related to money, power and high social status as these things could give them whatever they want and make their life more enjoyable. Others think that happiness has nothing to do with material things. Its just a state of mind and an attitude towards life.Actually, happiness exists everywhere in the process of pursuing it. To be happy, you should think carefully about what is going on in your life that you really enjoy, then set realistic goals for yourselves and draw out plans so that they can be obtained on a daily or weekly basis. 【点评】本篇写作是漫画作文写作，文章第一段描述了图片中的内容，提出文章讨论的主题-幸福是什么？第二段说明不同的人对幸福的理解不同，有些人认为幸福与金钱、权力相关，而有些人认为幸福与物质无关；第三段结合作者自己的观点认为幸福在追求幸福的过程中无处不在。第一段中As is vividly depicted in the picture above是漫画作文常用的开头语，意为“以上图画生动的描绘了”，no fixed answer意为“没有固定的答案”， puzzling意为“（使）迷惑”；第二段中mysteries意为“神秘”，money, power and high social status指“金钱，权力和社会地位高”，has nothing to do with意为“与无关”；第三段中set realistic goals意为“设定较为实际的目标”， draw out plans意为“制定计划”。 预测三Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Internet-based rumors following the outline given below. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.1. 网络谣言传播危害大2. 有何解决办法Internet-based rumorsOnline rumors refer to the use of modern communications technology to humiliate a victim and gain power over him. It may take many forms, including spreading false information, or posting embarrassing photographs. Rumors spread online tend to produce low self-esteem, depression and despair in its victims as well as induce public panic. Therefore, they have bad effects on normal social order. To create a harmonious society, measures should be taken to curb online rumors. Firstly, government should make out relevant regulations and laws to punish those who spread rumors through the Internet. Secondly, Internet companies and websites should strengthen self-discipline, target fake information with advanced technology and invest in manpower to supervise online information in order to prevent the spread of online rumors. Last but not the least, netizens should take second thoughts before they send text messages or micro messages, and make sure they will not cause chaos or serious consequences. All in all, government administrations and Internet operators need to make joint efforts to address the issue, and netizens should refrain from spreading rumors in order to create a rumor-free online environment. 【点评】 文章第一段从介绍网络谣言谈起，指出网络谣言的危害性及破坏性，之后在第二段中指出为创建和谐社会，抑制网络谣言可采取的有效措施。第一段中humiliate意为“羞辱，使丢脸”，gain power over意为“控制”， low self-esteem, depression and despair 意为“自卑，抑郁和绝望”，induce public panic意为“引起社会恐慌”；第二段中strengthen self-discipline意为“加强自律”， invest in manpower意为“投入人力”， take second thoughts意为“仔细考虑”， cause chaos意为“造成混乱”。 预测四Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Traditional Culture Missing following the outline given below. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.1. 传统文化流失现象严重2. 谈谈你的看法 Traditional Culture MissingWith the rapid pace of social modernization, more and more attention has been paid to the development of economy, many ancient buildings and traditional ways of living have been abandoned. The spread of the Western culture has caused young people in non-Western countries to ignore traditional customs and values. Even languages begin to disappear as urbanization which encourages people to learn a countrys dominant language. Though certain traditional culture seems to be out of date and its costly to maintain historic buildings, they all represent the accumulated wisdom of the ancient ancestors and have great values. Now its high time for us to take actions to preserve it. Aiming to arouse peoples awareness about its importance, government could build cultural villages, celebrate traditional festivals and hold exhibitions, so as to enable people experience and explore traditional culture. Besides, media is a useful tool for viewers to learn more about traditional culture. Traditional crafts can be displayed, and demonstrations of dances and music allow viewers to witness traditional culture first-hand. Therefore, only with joint efforts can we hand down our cultural heritage from one generation to another. 【点评】 文章第一段指出，随着社会现代化进程的加快，传统文化流失现象加剧，并举例进行了说明；之后在第二段说明保护传统文化的必要性，并指出几点保护措施。第一段中With the rapid pace of意为“随着的快速步伐”， ignore traditional customs and values意为“忽视传统习俗及其价值”；第二段中be out of date意为“过时”， accumulated wisdom of the ancient ancestors意为“祖先智慧的结晶”， Aiming to意为“旨在”， experience 意为“体验”，explore意为“探索”。 预测五Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on Care for the Elderly. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Care for the ElderlyJust as what is shown in the picture, old parents are sitting around the dinning table with an expression of disappointment and depression. Meals are well-prepared but no one come back. Although the elderly have received all sorts of presents from their children, they still have no appetite as what they want is not material stuffs. Now China is becoming an aging society. As the problems of food and clothing have basically been solved, mental care for the empty-nest old people has arisen wide concern. However, its not fair to blame the children for not fulfilling their filial duty. Other factors,