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1、自考英语写作练习题. Supply the missing paragraphDirection: Each of the following is incomplete with one paragraph missing. Study the following passages carefully and write a paragraph of about 100 words for each. Make sure that the tone and vocabulary you use are in unity with the respective passage provided

2、. 1). To Change or Not to ChangeIn the modern workplace there is no longer the attitude that “a job is for life.” Nowadays many people take the options to change jobs, while other prefer not to. In my opinion, There are both good and bad points of the above attitudes. One of the main benefits of sta

3、ying in one job is security. Changing an employer often means a period of instability, where one may have to think about moving house, or temporarily losing a steady source of income. Staying in one job means these problems are avoided. Another benefit of changing occupation is that one is able to g

4、et experience and expertise in his specific profession, thus enabling job security. Ones company may recognize his loyalty and reward his service. On the other hand, those who often change jobs may be seen as unreliable and lacking in experience, thus employers might be reluctant to hire and invest

5、in training them. However, there are arguments in favor of changing jobs frequently. On is that a worker improves his employability. Working in several different jobs often means that the individual has more skills. Such people are seen as more dynamic and versatile. Another benefit of changing jobs

6、 frequently is that one never gets stuck in a rut. From my own experience, I got bored if I spent too long in a job. Following this, the quality of my work would suffer. I also believe that employers generally dont tend to greatly reward loyalty or commitment. Increased wages and promotion are easie

7、r to attain by changing jobs. Overall, it can be said that the disadvantages of changing jobs are the advantages of staying put, and vice versa. In my opinion, changing jobs every once in a while is of more benefit. 2). The Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in the CityLike many other city dwell

8、ers, I often complain about having to cope with the problems related with city life. I sometimes fancy getting closer to nature and appreciating its beauty fully in the country. Once a friend asked me, “Do you really hate life in the city that much? If you had a choice, would you move away to the co

9、untry?” I compelled myself to think about city life more seriously. Now I have to do justice to it. Admittedly, the attractions of city life still appeal to me strongly despite its drawbacks.In general, city life is relatively convenient and comfortable. The supply of water and electricity is contin

10、uous. Whenever one wants, all he has to do is just turning on a faucet or pressing a button. There is also a variety of vehicles for transportation, form buses and cars to trains and planes, that help people move about efficiently. Shopping centers are seen and there in cities. Thanks to the amazing

11、 diversity of commodities, going shopping is often interesting and enjoyable for city dwellers. Besides the fun of making purchases, there are also countless theaters, cinemas, art galleries and restaurants providing residents with various kinds of fascinating entertainment.However, life in the city

12、 is not always attractive and pleasant. Sometimes it could be very frustrating. Most city dwellers have had the terrible experience of getting stuck in a traffic jam during the rush hour. Pollution either in the air or water is nothing new. The sun is often blotted out by the dust and dirt floating

13、in the air. As city dwellers live in a forest of concrete buildings, they see little of the beautiful nature. They have to be content with the flowers and trees in the few parks scattered in the city. Everyday, people move in hurried steps, looking worn and exhausted. They are busy, scurrying from p

14、lace to place and struggling hard for survival.To some extent, city life is truly divorced from nature. It is sometimes very exhausting because of its fast-moving tempo. But on the other hand, nothing in the world is perfect; neither is city life. Viewed positively, the drawbacks should still be out

15、weighed by its attractions. In fact, the drawbacks can be regarded as challenges to make life in the city more interesting, more exciting and more meaningful. To me, moving away from the city would mean the loss of excitement and the dynamic nature of modern life. Therefore, I would choose to contin

16、ue to live in the city.3). The Breakdown of CommunicationIt is commonly acknowledged that language problems make communication between people from different cultures difficultBecause of the language barriers，people cannot express their feelings clearly to each otherHowever, communication problems al

17、so exist between individuals from the same cultureAlthough they have the same cultural background，they sometimes cannot understand each other wellCommunication between individuals breaks down because of many factorsThe most significant ones include personality, age difference and competition between

18、 individuals Personality has a great influence on communication between peopleFirst, the sharing of common interests is often essential for initiating communication If two people hold completely different attitudes，it will not be easy for them to start communicating with each otherSecond，the willing

19、ness to express their feelings and opinions freely is needed if meaningful communication is to be developedSome people do not want to talk about controversial subjects, fearing that this will hurt their relationship with friends. Instead, they keep their discussion of topics at a very superficial le

20、vel，which prevents them from knowing and understanding each other. The lack of understanding leads to unsuccessful communication. It is clear that personality, to some extent，affects the initiation and maintenance of communication. The age difference between generations also has significant influenc

21、e on communication. People of different generations receive different education. Since society is advancing at a great pace, it is not surprising that they hold very divided opinions because of the wide gap at age. Disagreement on many topics between people of different generations results in diffic

22、ult communication. For example, some parents expect their children to share their views, yet the values the younger generation holds vary greatly differently from those accepted by the older generation. Therefore, communication between generations declines because of the lack of understanding. Altho

23、ugh age difference gives rise to communication problems between two generations，competition poses an even greater problem when people are about the same ageIntense competition in the modern world creates tremendous pressure on peopleIn order to get ahead in a career or in school, people tend to devo

24、te most of their time to working，studying，or other activities that enhance their prospects for the futureAs a consequence，they have little inclination to communicate with others. They are anxious about their achievements because those are the measures of success in life. So, keen competition also di

25、scourages people from having a good understanding of each other. Communicating with other people involves much effort because peoples personality, the generation gap and keen competition bring about potential problems. These problems are constantly with us, and any of them may lead to a breakdown in

26、 communication between individuals.4). Why People Should ExerciseIn the past, I had never been inclined to participate in sports. Honestly, I didnt like it, but many persons whom I lived with kept telling me every day how good it was. Since the peer pressure was growing, I decided to go to the gym.

27、It wasnt until then that I could really understand people when they said exercise really helped a person get organized and keep healthy, physically and mentally.For starters, if you are a lazy person, it is difficult to take the first step. But it is all a matter of committing yourself to something

28、that will provide you with much positive feedback. Once you start exercising and observing positive results, you will actually enjoy it. It takes much effort and a strong will, but its worth it. The principal thing to do is to take up a sport you like. If you do, you will start organizing your day i

29、n a way that enables you to do whatever you have to, including exercising. You will no longer be a person stressed-out without time to carry on with all your activities.It is obvious that once you start exercising you will be in better shape. You will be healthier in a physical way. It is probable t

30、hat you will lose weight and your muscles will get stronger and stronger. With the strengthening of youre your days work or catch a cold due to sudden changes of weather. Your body will feel good and full of energy, and it will respond immediately to any action you want to do and any activity that h

31、as to be done with high spirits. Moreover, exercising is good because it affects you positively in a mental and psychological way. Exercising helps you set specific goals which, along with a strong will, can be achieved. When reaching the goals, you come to know your abilities and your weaknesses, a

32、nd your self-esteem is enhanced. Any sport relieves stress because it distracts you from thinking about school, work, or your problems, among other things. It helps keep you uplifted and avoid unhealthy habits like indulgence in TV and computer games.Exercising is very important to any person of any

33、 age. The positive effects, which Ive already mentioned, are like a chain. Once you take up a sport that you like, you become better organized. Therefore, you start doing things the right way and enjoy enormous benefits. As a result, you feel good as a healthy human being. You start living your life

34、 happily.5). What Dangers Should Young People Guard against When They Leave School?Education may have succeeded in equipping youths with skills and the relevant knowledge for the working world but not necessarily in all aspects concerned. Young people who have graduated from their schools are often

35、filled with feelings towards the future. How should they handle responsibilities, relationship problems, and fearful and uncertain moments along the way?One of the dangers young people should guard against is in the aspect of submitting to peer-pressure. This can be a very powerful force that makes

36、one conform and adopt the standard and lifestyle of ones peers. In the desire to identify with their peers and be accepted by them some youths have succumbed of bad habits such as smoking and drinking. There are also those who gradually become grumblers, glue sniffers and drug addicts, all because o

37、f the influence of bad company. Another wrong mentality is the measure of success in life. It is not always true that the possession of wealth brings joy and contentment in life. Many have neglected their health to gain wealth and subsequently use much of their wealth to regain health. Many have pai

38、d high prizes for the present wealth attained; they have neglected friends and family and have lost opportunities to spend precious moments with people around them. Besides, many have lost the peace within them and are often discontented, wanting to have more and more of everything. Thus, it is impo

39、rtant for young people to prepare themselves before plunging headlong into the working world. They must develop good, practical and sound principles that can guide them in making decisions and in striking good counsel from individuals who have respectable and admirable approaches to life. Of course,

40、 the assessment of these attributes stems from the kind of principles one has developed over the years. In my opinion, such education, tedious as it may be, should never be overlooked for the usefulness of it will be proven so in the working world. 6). How to Stop Corruption in Government Bodies?Now

41、adays, nothing in government bodies comes close to corruption that brings ruin upon our Partys image in the peoples minds. For this very reason, many people of insight have come up with some tentative proposals, among which two draw widespread attention throughout the country. Some suggest that our

42、Party nourish honesty in government departments by raising civil servants salaries by a wide margin. Of this move will come much good on the side of an official: a fuller sense of his duties, a better resistance to lure of bribes, and a less embarrassment of being hard up on a formal occasion. And e

43、ven more, this move will much reduce the chances of an officials exploiting his office for the material interests of his family members. But as bribery comes in more and more names, how much increase in salary can the government afford to curb an officials desire for any dishonest earnings, in addit

44、ion to bearing the burden of supporting millions of workers who have been laid off? Therefore, others hold that our Party ought to perfect mechanisms of supervision, under which any official is restrained in exercising his functions and power. With the mechanisms becoming more and more effective, mo

45、st officials will impose more self-restraint on the performance of their duties while some dishonest ones will get well-learned punishment. Yet, no matter how perfect, any supervision can not ensure every official against corruption. As neither of the two proposals is effective enough to root up the

46、 cause of ruin on government machinery, I favor fruitful interpenetrating of each others advantages. While encouraging qualified officials to devote more to the people by giving a proper increase in salary, our Party must reinforce efficient supervision over some functional agencies. I am fully conf

47、ident that, as long as our Party is ready to adopt any suggestion particular beneficial to the purification of the civil ranks, there will be no more soil for corruption in government bodies. II. Write an outline Directions: Read each of the following passages carefully and compose a “sentence outli

48、ne” or “topic outline”for it. 1). What is Wrong with the Family Doctor System?Most people seem to be very happy with their family doctor. They feel that hes interested in them, and that he helps them when they fall ill. However, not everyone is completely satisfied with the family doctor system. I a

49、m one of them.First is about the hours when the doctors office is open. Doctors are usually in their surgery to see patients for about one or two hours in the morning and the late afternoon every working day, and frequently on Saturday mornings, too. I find these hours inconvenient, because I work far from home, and I am unable to get to the doctors surgery without missing work, if ever I need to see him. Possibly as a result, I tend to see my doctor less frequently than the