网校学习卡
2000年6月
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30
minutes to write a composition on the topic Is a Test of Spoken English
Necessary? The First sentence has already been written for you. You should write
at least 120 words, and you should base your composition on the outline (given
in Chinese) below:
1. 很多人认为有必要举行英语口语考试，理由是......
2. 也有人持不同意见，......
3. 我的看法和打算
Is a Test of Spoken English
Necessary?
A test of spoken English will be included as
an optional component of College English Test (CET). Some people argue that it
is absolutely necessary to hold a test of spoken English in China because we
have been informed frequently that a Chinese student who has been learning
English for over ten years cannot even communicate with a native speaker. A test
of spoken English will bring the college students an awareness of the importance
of oral English, and will thus help them with their communicating
skills.
On the other hand, some others still maintain
that a good command of reading and writing skills will be enough for the English
learners. To some extent their opinion derives from the fact that students are
already under considerable pressure from their coursework. Another required test
will only add to their burden.
In my opinion, a test of spoken English will
do more good than harm. Since China will continue its policy of opening and
reform, the ability to speak English fluently is a must for anyone who wants to
surpass others in a highly competitive society. Whether I take the test or not,
I shall spare no efforts to practice oral English in the remaining years of my
college study.
