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1.1999年1月北京地区研究生英语学位课统考试题 Part VI Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points) Topic Many teachers and students agree that learning English in a Chinese secondary school or university is seldom very stimulating. Anyone who pokes his head inside a classroom here is all too likely to observe a talking, talking, talking teacher---- talking in Chinese as often as in English---- and students scribbling silently, wondering which of this week’s half-understood grammar points or new( and quickly forgotten) words will turn up on the next multiple-choice exam. Now give your own comments on it and suggestions to tackle the problem. 2. 1999年6月北京地区研究生英语学位课统考试题 Part VI Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points0 Topic: Read the following story and make your comment on the fisherman’s attitude towards life. One fine morning, a tourist saw a fisherman sitting on the beach and asked him curiously, “Why are you not at the sea catching fish like all the other fishermen?” The fisherman replied, “I’ve already been to the sea and sold the fish.” “But it is still early,” said the tourist, “you could go out to the sea again and catch more fish.” “Why should I want to catch more fish?” the fisherman asked mildly. “Why, so you could get money,” the tourist replied. “I have enough to eat, and I am not cold. Why should I want more money ?” “So you could buy a bigger boat, and catch more fish.” “So what?” “So you can hire some help and catch even more fish.” “So what?” “When you have enough money you can live a better life. You don’t even have to go to the sea again. You will be able to enjoy the sunshine on the beach, like a tourist.” “I am already doing it,” smiled the fisherman. 3. 2000年1月北京地区研究生英语学位课统考试题 Part VI Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points) Topic Change Our Life Style to Save the Planet Outline: The situation of environmental pollution around you. The results of the pollution. We each should change our life styles to improve the environment.