对比题型

　　所谓对比题型作文是指针对某个问题，有两种不同观点，要求考生对这两种不同的观点进行分析，说明理由。其常见形式是：一、目前存在某个问题，人们有不同的观点；二、两种观点各自的理由；三、我的看法。大家看一下往年的一些考试题目，体会一下该题型的特点。 　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Reading Selectively Or Extensively? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline （given in Chinese） below: 　　有人认为读书要有选择 　　有人认为应当博览群书 　　我的看法 　　Model Composition 　　Reading Selectively Or Extensively? 　　When it comes to the choice between reading selectively or extensively, different people have different opinions. Some argue that we should be careful in choosing reading materials, while others maintain that we can benefit more from reading as many kinds of books as possible. 　　The first group have their arguments as follows. On the one hand, our time is limited, therefore, we have to put our efforts in the most important books. On the other hand, we need specialized knowledge in order to find a good job. 　　However, other people believe we should read extensively. For one thing, extensive reading can broaden our horizon. For another, we need a broad education to better understand the world around us. 　　As far as I am concerned, I prefer to read extensively because I have a wide range of interests, such as in literature, in computer science and so on. As a result, extensive reading may satisfy my need and make me happy. （160 words） 　　听力 　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Is A Test of Spoken English Necessary? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below: 　　很多人认为有必要举行英语口语考试，理由是 　　也有人持不同的意见， 　　我的看法和打算 　　Model Composition 　　A test of spoken English will be included as an optional component of the College English Test （CET）. There are many arguments about whether a test of spoken English is necessary or not. 　　Some people believe it to be the only way to test how examinees speak English, that is, how well they do in pronunciation, intonation, fluency and etc. On the other hand, some hold that a test of spoken English cannot measure how well the students have done in English speaking. The worse is that it can do nothing but burden the students and make them demotivated under the pressure of an examination. 　　As for me, I think a test of spoken English in CET can show what and how well the examinees have done in English speaking. The results of the spoken test are just like mirrors, through which the examinees can check their work and become aware of which aspects they are not good at, so that they will make much improvement training concerned. As far as examinees ar concerned, they can mot only know they have done but also find out what they still dont know or what they have not mastered well. Thus they will be inspired to greater efforts to improve their studying method so as to make greater progress. 　　In summary, a test of spoken English does more good than harm for examinees. We should take a positive attitude towards it. We should take full advantage of it and avoid its disadvantages. 　　The Spring Festival Gala 　　1、 许多人喜欢在除夕观看春节联欢晚会 　　2、 有些人却提出取消春节联欢晚会 　　3、 在我看来 　　Model Composition 　　There is always a heated discussion over the issue of the Spring Festival Gala organized by CCTV before and after the Chinese Lunar New Year. Some people are in favor of the program, while others maintain that the program is a waste of money and time. 　　In the eyes of the first group of people, the Spring Festival Gala should be encouraged for the following reasons. First, the gala has become a tradition for most people to spend the holiday, and they feel that they can find nothing else to do. Besides, the program can offer some talking materials for their family, friends and relatives. 　　However, those who argue against the gala and propose to cancel it also have their reasons. To begin with, the gala costs a lot, but the quality is not as good as expected. Whats more, people may do something else if the gals is cancelled. For example, the family may play games, or chat with each other to the relation between each much closer. 　　As is discussed above, it is obvious that there is some truth in both arguments. In my opinion, the program does more harm than good if watching it is the only thing to do on the eve of the lunar new year. It is likely to make this most important festival boring and meaningless. 　　Follow-up Exercises 　　Can Money Buy Happiness? 　　有人认为金钱是幸福之本（source of happiness）； 　　也有人认为金钱是万恶之源（root of all evil）； 　　我的看法。 　　The Two-day Weekend 　　双休日给大学生带来的好处； 　　问题； 　　我应当怎样过好双休日。 　　Do Lucky Numbers Really Bring Good Luck? （1998. 6） 　　有些人认为某些数字会带来好运； 　　有人认为数字和运气无关。 　　范文（略），可自己练习