篇一：2[1][1].和谐社会英语作文
2010年12月英语六级预测试题及答案(1)
Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled A Harmonious Society in My Mind. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.
1、建立和谐社会成为了一种潮流和趋势
2、我心中的和谐社会是….
3、为了建立和谐社会，我们应该如何去做?
A Harmonious Society in My Mind
Part ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)
Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
Entertainment in London
Buying Books
Londoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazines and even of books especially paperbacks, which are still comparatively cheap in spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy "proper" books, too, printed on good paper and bound between hard covers.
There are many streets in London containing shops which specialize in book-selling. Perhaps the best known of these is Charing Cross Road in the very heart of London. Here bookshops of all sorts and sizes are to be found, from the celebrated one which boasts of being "the biggest bookshop in the world" to the tiny, dusty little places which seem to have been left over from Dickens' time. Many of them specialize in second-hand books, in art books, in foreign books, in books of philosophy, politics or any other of the various subjects about which books may be written. One shop in this area specializes solely in books about ballet!
Although it may be the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books, Charing Cross Road is not the cheapest. For the really cheap second-hand volumes, the collector must venture off the busy and crowded roads, to Farringdon Road in the East Central district of London. Here there is nothing so grand as bookshops. Instead, the booksellers come along each morning and tip out their sacks of books on to barrows(推车) which line the gutters(贫民区). And the collectors, some professional and some amateur, who have been waiting for them, pounce towards the sellers. In places like this one can still, occasionally, pick up for a few pence an old volume that may be worth many pounds.
Both Charing Cross Road and Farringdon Road are well-known places of the book buyer. Yet all over London there are bookshops, in places not so well known, where the books are equally varied and exciting. It is in the sympathetic atmosphere of such shops that the loyal book buyer feels most at home. In these shops, even the life-long book-browser is frequently rewarded by the accidental discovery of previously unknown delights. One could, in fact, easily spend a lifetime exploring London's bookshops. There are many less pleasant ways of spending time!
Going to the Theatre
London is very rich in theatres: there are over forty in the West End alone--more than enough to ensure that there will always be at least two or three shows running to suit every kind taste, whether serious or lighthearted.
Some of them are specialist theatres. The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, where the great opera singers of the world can be heard, is the home of opera and the Royal Ballet. The London Coliseum now houses the English National Opera Company, which encourages English singers in particular and performs most operas in English at popular prices.
Some theatres concentrate on the classics and serious drama, some on light comedy, some on musicals. Most theatres have a personality of their own, from the old, such as the Theatre Royal (also 1
called the "Haymarket") in the Haymarket, to the more modern such as the recently opened Baibican centre in the city. The National Theatre has three separate theatres in its new building by Waterloo Bridge. At the new Barbican centre the Royal Shakespeare Company has their London home—their other centre is at Stratford-on-Avon.
Most of the old London theatres are concentrated in a very small area, within a stone's throw of the Piccadilly and Leicester Square tube stations. As the evening performances normally begin either at seven-thirty or eight p. m., there is a kind of minor rush-hour between seven-fifteen and eight o'clock in this district. People stream out of the nearby tube stations, the pavements are crowded, and taxis and private cars maneuver into position as they drop theatre-goers outside the entrance to each theatre. There is another minor rush-hour when the performance finishes. The theatre in London is very popular and it is not always easy to get in to see a successful play.
Before World War Ⅱ, theatre performances began later and a visit to the theatre was a more formal occasion. Nowadays very few people "dress" for the theatre (that is, wear formal evening dress) except for first nights or an important performance. The times of performance were put forward during the war and have not been put back. The existing times make the question of eating a rather tricky problem: one has to have either early dinner or late supper. Many restaurants in "theatreland" ease the situation by catering specially for early or late dinners.
Television and the difficulty of financing plays have helped to close many theatres. But it seems that the worst of the situation is now over and that the theatre, after a period of decline, is about to pick up again. Although some quite large provincial towns do not have a professional theatre, there are others, such as Nottingham, Hull, Coventry or Newcastle, which have excellent companies and where a series of plays are performed during one season by a resident group of actors. Some towns such as Chichester or Edinburgh have theatres which give summer seasons. Even in small towns a number of theatres have been built in the last few years to cater for the local population.
Music in Britain
It is debatable whether the tastes of kings reflect those of their subjects. However, three English monarchs certainly shared their people's linking for music. Richard Ⅰ(1157-1199), the "Lionheart", composed songs that he sang with his musician, Blondel. It is said that when the king was a prisoner in Austria, Blondel found him by singing a song known only to him and the king, who took up the tune in the tower of the castle in which he was secretly imprisoned. Hey VⅢ (1491-1547), notorious for his six wives, was a skilled musician and some of his songs are still known and sung. Queen Victoria (1819-19(原文来自：wWW.DxF5.com 东 星资源网:和谐英语作文)01) and her husband, Prince Albert, delighted in singing ballads. The great composer and pianist Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was a welcome guest at their court, where he would accompany the Queen and the Prince when they sang.
The British love of music is often unfamiliar to foreigners, probably because there are few renowned British composers. The most famous is Hey Purcell (1658-1695), whose opera "Dido and Aeneas" is a classic. The rousing marching song "Lillibulero" attributed to Purcell, now used by BBC as an identification signal preceding Overseas Service news bulletins, was said to have "sung James Ⅱ out of three kingdoms" when he fled from Britain in 1688. Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is known for his choral and orchestral works, some of which have been made more widely known by the famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin. Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), a composer with a very personal style, has become world-famous for such operatic works as "Peter Grimes" and "Billy Budd". Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was deeply influenced by English folk music, as is shown by his variations on the old tune "Green-sleeves" (which most people consider a folk song). In recent years there has been a great revival of folk music, and groups specializing in its performance have sprung up all over Britain. This phenomenon has its roots in the work of Cecil Sharp (1859-1924), who collected folk songs and dances.
Present-day concern with music is shown by the existence of something like a hundred summer schools in music, which cater for all grades of musicians, from the mere beginner to the skilled performer. These schools, where a friendly atmosphere reigns, provide courses lasting from a weekend to three or four weeks, and cover a wide range, from medieval and classical music to 2
rock-and-roll and pop. There are also important musical festivals in towns such as Aldeburgh, Bath, and Cheltenham. Pop-music festivals draw thousands of people, especially young people. In the great cities there are resident world-famous orchestras and from all over the world great performers come to play or sing in Britain. In many towns there are brass bands, and the players are often such people as miners or members of the local fire brigade, for music in Britain is not just an elegant interest, it is above all democratic.
1. Which of the following do the great readers in London probably buy the least?
A) Newspaper B) Magazine C) Paperback D) Hardback
2. Chafing Cross Road is very famous because______.
A) all kinds of bookstores are along the streets
B) it lies right in the center of London
C) they have the cheapest books in London
D) the biggest bookstore in the world is there
3. What can you learn about Farringdon Road?
A) It's to the east of London.
B) It's a street of bookstores.
C) It's a center for second-hand books.
D) It's where worthless books are sold.
4. What does the author mean by saying "some of them are specialist theatres"?
A) Those theatres only have operas show
B) The theatres are especially good for their ballet show
C) These theatres offer really affordable ticket
D) They each hold a special type of play or show
5. Because of the theatre performances, the area around Piccadilly and Leicester Square tube stations gets crowded______.
A) before seven-thirty B) between seven and eight
C) at about eight o'clock D) from seven-fifteen to eight
6. What kind of change did World War I1 bring to the theatres?
A) The putting forward of dinner B) The costume of the performance
C) The time of the performanceD) The restaurants nearly offer different food
7. What, according to the author, caused the decline of theatre business?
A) There are not professional theatres in large provincial towns.
B) During World War Ⅱ, a lot of theatres were destroyed.
C) Some people begin to choose stay at home and watch TV.
D) The performance of the plays is becoming worse and worse.
8. According to the author, three music lovers of the royal family members are______________.
9. The British love of music is not known to foreigners for__________________.
10. The courses offered by summer school in music where a friendly atmosphere reigns last _______.
Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension(Reading in Depth)(25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for
each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
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Education is a long process that not only provides us with basic skills such as literacy and numeracy, but is also essential in shaping our future lives. From the moment we enter small children, and as we progress through primary and secondary education, we are laying the foundation and work with those around us. And of course health education helps us to understand how we can
For most people, this process ends when they are in their mid-to-late teens. For others, however, it they will learn more useful skills such as computer literacy or basic business management. Others will eoll in a program of education at a university where, with hard work, they will have the opportunity to graduate after three or four years with a well-earned degree. After that, they may work —an M.A., for example, or a PhD. And if they live a long way from a college or university, they might follow a correspondence course using mail and the near a school for many years, have started to study again and can proudly class themselves as mature students.
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But things are different now. The stock market bubble has burst and, despite signs of economic recovery. Wall Street seems to be sunk in gloom. A string of scandals at some of America's most high-flying firms--including Eon, Xerox. Tyco, Global Crossing and most recently, World Com has radically changed the public mood.
As political pressure for reform increases, so too does the heat on Mr Bush. Is the businessman's president really prepared to take business on and push hard for reform? Despite the set jaw and aggrieved tone in New York. Probably not. Mr. Bush thinks the current crisis stems from a few bad-apple chief executives rather than the system as a whole. Hence he focus on tough penalties for corrupt businessmen and his plea for higher ethical standards. The president announced the creation of a financial-crimes SWAT team, at the Justice Department to root out corporate fraud, and wants to double the maximum prison sentence for financial fraud from five to ten years. But he offered few concrete suggestions for systemic reform: little mention of changes to strengthen shareholders' rights, not even an endorsement of the Senate corporate-reform bill.
There are few signs yet that cleaning up corporate America is an issue that animates the voters. Polls show that Americans have little faith in their business leaders, but politicians do not seem to be suffering as a result. Mr. Bush's approval ratings have fallen from their sky-highs, but they are still very strong.
The president, therefore, need do no more than talk tough. This alone will convince ordinary Americans that he is on top of the issue. As the economy rebounds and public outage subsides, the clamor for change will be quieter. Democratic attacks will fizzle, and far-reaching reform bills will be watered down before they become law. Politically, the gamble makes sense. Unfortunately for American capitalism, a great opportunity will be missed.
57. We can infer from the third paragraph that Mr. Bush______.
A) didn't intend to take business on and push hard for reform
B) did not do anything at all for the presence of the current situation
C) took shareholders' right into account, but he didn't approve reform bill
D) took some measures to pave the way for the reform
58. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Bush had to offer concrete suggestions for reform as political pressure increase
B) At present, the maximum prison sentence for financial fraud is five year
C) It is laughable that M Bush publicly attacked America's corporate bosses
D) Americans have little faith in their business as well as political leaders
59. Which of the following statements about Mr. Bush is mentioned in this passage?
A) M Bush is the second President with an MBA in American history
B) M Bush contributes a lot to decade-long economic boom
C) M Bush's approval ratings are still high
D) M Bush didn't get support in his presidential campaign
60. The author's attitude towards the reform is______.
A) indifferent B) optimistic C) skeptical D) favorable
61. The phrase "a great opportunity" mentioned in the last paragraph refers to an opportunity to____.
A) carry out reform B) boom economy
C) animate the voters D) attack chief executive
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
In recent decades, there is a phenomenon which makes us give some attention; the so-called Southeast Asian "tigers" have rivaled the western "lions" for stock cliches that make economic headlines. The myth of American economic hegemony(霸权) over Asia in the imposing and patriarchal figure of Uncle Sam has provided frequent political grist (有利) for Southeast Asian political leaders, particularly Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir. He has attempted to forge an 5
篇二：2010年12月英语四级作文预测-和谐社会
2010年12月英语四级作文预测:和谐社会
一、作文预测：和谐社会
1. 建立和谐社会成为了一种潮流和趋势
2. 我心中的和谐社会是?.
3. 为了建立和谐社会，我们应该如何去做?
二、话题分析
和谐社会是目前中国建设的目标之一，是比较热门的社会话题。报纸、杂志、电视新闻等，经常讨论此话题。考生应多关注社会新闻，为写作收集素材。
三、范文解析
Nowadays, it seems known to everybody that one of the objectives of China's modern construction is to build a harmonious society. All of a sudden, "a harmonious society" has become a frequently-used phrase in media news, newspaper etc. It is the trend of China's development.
But what is a harmonious society? In my mind, there are several aspects included in building a harmonious society. First, a harmonious society has democracy in its politics to ensure the maximum benefits of the people. Second, a harmonious society has equality and justice to protect the rights of every citizen. Third, a harmonious society has good faith and friendly relation between people to create a favorable atmosphere for living and doing business. Forth, a harmonious society has energy to make sure its creativity. Fifth, a harmonious society has stability and order to provide people with a comfortable environment. Sixth, a harmonious society has harmony between humankind and nature for a sustainable development of economy.
To be true, it needs joint efforts of every person in China to realize this great goal. For me, I am a student in college. What I can do is develop good relations with people around me, help others as much as possible, spread this awareness to as many people as possible, laying a foundation for this tall building.
文章一开始就提到目前中国现代化建设的目标之一，就是构建和谐社会。一时之间，构建社会成为中国发展的趋势。
第二段从六个方面讲述了和谐社会的内涵：1)民主政治，保证人们的最大利益; 2)公平正义，保证每个公民的权利; 3)诚信友好，为生活和生产提供良好环境; 4)充满活力，确保社会的创造力; 5)稳定有序，保证生活平稳安定; 6)人与自然和谐相处，实现经济可持续性发展。
第三段从自身出发，讨论在构建和谐社会时自己该如何做。作为一名学生，作者认为：和周围人发展友好关系，乐于助人，传播“和谐社会”的意识，为这个宏伟目标奠定基础。
四、高分妙招
六级作文很贴近国家大事，因为对时事政治的了解是对当代大学生的要求之一。出现一个新的命题，考生应多关注其内涵及相关评论，这样写作过程中才能做到“胸有成竹”，写出来的作文才“言之有物”。
篇三：英语作文——缩短贫富差距助于和谐
the shorter gap, the happier life
It is true that how to create a happy society keeps a fierce discussion among not only our government but also the citizens themselves. And many people believe that shortening the gap between the poor and rich could be very likely to make a big difference. While I accept that the rich may make more contributions to the society, I do believe that it would be one of the best ways to promote the development of a harmonious society in the long term.
It is manifest that narrowing the gap between the poor and rich will bring much benefit mainly to the poor. That means the people with great wealth can provide more opportunities to the unemployed to make a living or make more donations to people who suffered from starvation and poverty. In this way more people will have a better life and few complaints will come into being towards rich people. Secondly, the government should introduce relevant policies to ensure more poor to have access to the education, thus leading to a more civilized society. Last but not least, once people in the world will not be judged by the position or wealth ones own, there will exist few phenomena of discrimination or infringement.
However, if few measures are taken by the government or enterprise, the rich will become much richer while the poor become poorer and poorer, and the whole society would fall into an unstable and unpeaceful situation. The rich have money to do more investments while the poor can only earn a living with
manual labor. Furthermore, it is possible that the novel and high-tech products are not available for the poor, and they will not be happy without health care and insurance they deserve which the rich people take for granted. Finally, the poor are usually looked down upon by others, even they don't have the capabilities to strive for their own rights. So how can our society become
harmonious and stable due to so many differences between the poor and the rich?
Conclusively, all people in the country should be responsible for the
development of a happy society, but only by reducing the gap from the poor to rich can play an important role.