作文 对比选择型作文

Outline:

1．很多人认为有必要举行口语考试，理由是…

2．也有人持不同的意见，…

3．我的看法和打算。

本题属于议论文中的对比选择型作文。

对比选择型作文可分为以下3种类型：

I

Introducing the topic 引出话题

Stating the pros and cons 分析利弊

Drawing a conclusion: my opinion/attitude/总结观点：摆明我的立场II

Introducing an idea引出（反面）论点

Contradicting the idea and raise my own idea反驳并表明反对的理由，提出自己的观点

Supporting my idea and making a conclusion 总结：从正面论述自己的观点III

Stating the pros and cons of sth. 分析利弊

Drawing a conclusion总结：论述自己的观点。

Is a Test of Spoken English Necessary?

A test of spoken English will be included as an optional component of the College English Test (CET).（引出观点段）In response to the change, many argue/hold that it is necessary and beneficial, but others put forward a totally different argument. 对于这个变化，许多人认为这是必要的而且有益的，但是有人则对此提出完全相反的观点。

Those people who hold the first opinion/make the former choice/have the first preference believe spoken English should be given as much weight as written English, for the purpose of learning English is to be able to read, write, listen and speak in English. In addition, they maintain/point out that college students, who have learnt English for so many years, are good at

English reading and writing but extremely lacking in English speaking. By including spoken English as an optional component of the CET, they may put more energy and time into practicing their oral English, leading to improvement in their oral English.

However, others think differently/do not agree this/have different choices/preferences. there are also people who maintain that good reading and writing skills would be enough for the average English learners. College students are already under considerable pressure from their coursework. Another required test will only add to their burden. Also, some students may take the shortcut and only practice the questions according to the fixed format of the test, which will not actually improve their spoken English. Weighing up these two arguments/choices/preferences, I prefer/am

inclined to/would rather choose the former one. For one thing, as college English learners we should and are able to fully develop ourselves in all aspects of English. For another/Furthermore/Moreover/ What’s more, the change in CET implies that the society needs people with comprehensive English language skills, so we should be aware of the change and make adjustment to it. Just like the famous saying: No one can stand still. If you are not moving ahead, you are falling behind. From now on, I should get ready for that change and set a goal for it. Only by practicing will my oral English be improved!

范文：

A test of spoken English will be included as an optional (component of the College English Test (CET). Some people contend that it is absolutely necessary to hold a test of spoken English in China because we have been told many times that a Chinese student who has been learning English for years cannot communicate with a native English speaker. Sometimes even those top students who excel at grammar and writing skills find their English inadequate to express their thoughts freely when speaking. A test of spoken English will bring the importance of speaking English to the awareness of the college students, and thus help them with their communicating skills.

On the other hand, there are also people who maintain that good reading and writing skills would be enough for the average English learners. College students are already under considerable