Key to model test 1专四模拟题答案

The Real Problem with Pollution

The real problem with pollution is people ---the way people think about their environment, and their relationship with it. We are all reluctant to accept the fact that our natural resources are fixed --- fixed, in fact, since the earth was created. We want to go on using virgin materials. We are not educated on reusing resources, or even placing a value on "waste" products. We are a crisis society. Currently, we are fearful of losing the use of our water and air to pollution. In one context, it is probably a good thing that we are so concerned because now we will begin to adjust our thinking on the values of natural resources. We once thought of water and air as free. They are not, not any more than the land is free. People have not wanted to be educated on the part they must play in solving our environmental problems.

Part II

1-5 CCBBD

6-10 BBCBD

11-15 ADDAA

16-20 BDCAD

21-25 DBBCD 26-30 DDDBA

PART III

31-35 BACBC 36-40 DABDC 41-45 BDCDA 46-50 BCDCB

PART IV

51-55 CBDAC 56-60 ABDBB 61-65 CBBAA 66-70 CADCA 71-75 BCDCB 76-80 BABCC

PART V

81-85 DDBCA 86-90 DDBCA 91-95 CDDBA 96-100 ADBBD

PART VI

Is It Wise to Compare Ourselves with Others?

Nowadays comparison has been a part of life for many people. Some people are strongly against this practice. They believe that comparing with others brings about more pressure. But I don't think so and I insist that it is wise to compare ourselves with others.

I have several reasons to support my view. To start with, others are mirrors through which we can see our own merits as well as demerits and improve ourselves accordingly. As Confucius said, "Among any three people walking, I will find something to learn for sure. Their good qualities are to be followed, and their shortcomings are to be avoided". In addition, we know clearly where we stand and who we are by comparison. For example, every time we take exams, we feel it necessary to be told where we rank to see if we have made progress or been left behind. Finally, comparing ourselves with people who are better than us can motivate us to work harder and express our full range of potential.

From the foregoing, we can safely draw a conclusion

that it is advisable to compare ourselves with others because we can introspect ourselves and move forward in the course of comparison.

April 21st Dear Jerry,

It's so kind of you to invite me to your birthday party and I would like to go. I shall be very happy to call at your house right after I finish my work at 6:30 this evening. Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and I am looking forward to seeing you soon.

Yours,

Tom