2024年6月大学英语四、六级作文试题评析(二)
作者: 贾从永四级
Directions: Suppose your university is seeking students’ opinions on whether university sports facilities should be open to the public. You are now to write an essay to express your view. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
这道大学英语四级作文试题要求考生论述大学的体育设施是否应当向公众开放。由于题目本身是一个有争议的话题,人们对此见仁见智。所以这篇作文的立论既可以肯定,也可以否定,考生只要能自圆其说即可。
本文可以写三个段落。第一段先提出大多数人对这个问题的看法——大学的体育设施应当为大学生和教职工专用。此为铺垫,旨在抛砖引玉。然后话锋一转提出自己的与之相反的观点——校园里的体育设施应当在课余时间向公众开放。这种开头方法在英美人笔下很常见,我们可以称之为转折法。这种开头的特点是由人及己,轻松自然。第二段论证自己的观点。我们可以从以下两个方面展开论述。首先,大学有义务向社区提供某些服务。大学如果向社区开放体育设施,会赢得当地社区成员的支持。另一方面,大学向公众开放体育设施,则社区成员就能方便地使用优质的体育设施,从而促进社区成员的身心健康。因此,向公众开放体育设施对大学和社区来说是一个双赢。
第三段先让一步,承认不向公众开放的校园确实更加容易管理。然后指出考虑到大学体育设施向公众开放的种种益处,我们应当尽早使之成为现实。
下面请看参考范文:
When it comes to university sports facilities, many people believe that they should be for the exclusive use of college students and faculty members. But from where I stand, athletic facilities on campus should be accessible to the public beyond school hours.
Universities are duty-bound to provide certain services to the community. Opening up sports facilities for community use means opening up a wealth of opportunities for the local residents to stay physically active. By doing this, the university garners support from members of the local community. On the other hand, if the university opens up school playgrounds to the public, community members will have easy access to high-quality sports facilities, thus boosting their physical and mental well-being. Therefore it is a win-win situation for the university and the community if playground facilities are open to the public.
Admittedly, a campus off-limits to visitors is much easier to manage. But considering the benefits of opening up sports amenities to the public, we should make it a reality as soon as possible. (171 words)
语言亮点借鉴:
1. But from where I stand, athletic facilities on campus should be accessible to the public beyond school hours. 但是依我看,校园里的运动设施应当在课余时间向公众开放。from where I stand 依我看。
2. Universities are duty-bound to provide certain services to the community. 大学有责任向社区提供某些服务。duty-bound 义不容辞的,责无旁贷的。
3. On the other hand, if the university opens up school playgrounds to the public, community members will have easy access to high-quality sports facilities, thus boosting their physical and mental well-being. 另一方面,如果大学向公众开放学校的操场,社区成员将会方便地使用优质的体育设施,从而促进他们的身心健康。have easy access to 容易使用。
4. Admittedly, a campus off-limits to visitors is much easier to manage. 诚然,禁止外来者入内的校园更加容易管理。admittedly 诚然,表示让步,也可以换成granted。off-limits 禁止入内的。
六级
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay that begins with the sentence “There is a growing awareness of the importance of digital literacy and skills in today’s world.” You can make comments, cite examples or use your personal experiences to develop your essay. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
这道大学英语六级作文试题属于阐释观点型。此类型题目的特点是提出一个观点,要求考生论证这个观点的正确性。本题要论述的观点是在今天的世界上,人们越来越意识到数字素养和技能的重要性。由于数字素养和技能是不可分的,考生可以将二者放在一起论述。
这篇作文可以写三段。第一段先提出观点——在今天的世界上,人们越来越意识到数字素养和技能的重要性。然后我们引用约翰斯·霍普金斯大学的一项调查为证:84.2%的接受调查的人认为数字素养(有效使用数字工具的能力)是一项在21世纪至关重要的技能。
第二段论证数字素养和技能的重要性。我们在论述一个观点的时候要有分类意识,即善于从不同的方面和层面论述一个观点。就本文而言,我们不妨从学生、职场人士、老年人这三个方面论述数字素养和技能的重要性。首先,在今天的教室里,数字工具是获取信息、提交任务和参与在线讨论所必不可少的。所以熟练使用数字工具能够让学生有效地学习和研究。其次,数字素养在职场上也很重要。具备数字素养有助于职场人士迅速适应新技术,确保他们在就业市场上保持竞争力。最后,在这个数字时代,数字素养和技能对老年人的生存和幸福也很重要。比如,能够用数字工具与亲友保持联系对老年人的心理健康非常重要。总之,只有善于分类,我们才能把一个论点展得开、说得透。
本文可以用建议法结尾。第三段先指出在今天的世界上,无论怎么强调数字素养的重要性都不过分。然后建议对学生、职场人士和老年人开展数字素养教育,使他们为这个日益数字化的世界做好准备。
下面请看参考范文:
There is a growing awareness of the importance of digital literacy and skills in today’s world. According to a recent Johns Hopkins University survey, 84.2% of those polled rate digital literacy, the ability to effectively use digital tools, as a crucial skill in the 21st century.
In today’s classrooms, digital tools are essential for accessing information, submitting assignments and participating in online discussions. So proficiency in digital tools enables students to research and learn more effectively. Digital literacy is also of great importance in the workplace. Being digitally literate helps workers to quickly adapt to new technologies, ensuring they remain competitive in the job market. Besides, digital literacy and skills help the elderly to survive and thrive in this digital age. For instance, being able to keep in touch with their friends and relatives through emails, messaging apps or video calls contributes greatly to senior citizens’ mental well-being.
The importance of digital literacy cannot be overstated in today’s world. So digital literacy education should be launched for students, professionals and the elderly to prepare them for the increasingly digital world. (180 words)
语言亮点借鉴:
1. According to a recent Johns Hopkins University survey, 84.2% of those polled rate digital literacy, the ability to effectively use digital tools, as a crucial skill in the 21st century. 根据约翰斯·霍普金斯大学最近所做的一项调查,84.2%的接受调查者认为,数字素养(有效使用数字工具的能力)是21世纪的一项至关重要的技能。rate…as… 认为……是……
2. Being digitally literate helps workers to quickly adapt to new technologies, ensuring they remain competitive in the job market. 具备数字素养帮助工作者迅速适应新技术,确保他们在就业市场上保持竞争力。ensuring是一个现在分词短语,做状语,表示结果。
3. For instance, being able to keep in touch with their friends and relatives through emails, messaging apps or video calls contributes greatly to senior citizens’ mental well-being. 比如,能够通过电子邮件、通讯软件或视频电话与亲友保持联系非常有助于老年人的心理健康。keep in touch with… 与……保持联系。contribute to 有助于。
4. The importance of digital literacy cannot be overstated in today’s world. 在当今世界,无论怎么强调数字素养的重要性都不过分。overstate 过分渲染,也可换成overemphasize。
* 上海外国语大学国际新闻硕士,讲师,专注大学英语写作教学十余年。