2018“外研社杯”全國英語寫作大賽樣題2018/03/22 16:45:46比賽考查題型說明：1. 初賽和復(fù)賽：比賽題型為議論文寫作1篇（500詞左右）、說明文/應(yīng)用文寫作1篇（300-500詞），寫作時間共120分鐘，滿分100分。2. 決賽：比賽題型為議論文寫作1篇（800詞左右）、記敘文寫作1篇（600-800詞），寫作時間共180分鐘，滿分100分。注：本樣題中，說明文和應(yīng)用文以初/復(fù)賽賽題為例，議論文和記敘文以決賽賽題為例。樣題僅供了解題型，不提供參考答案。類型1 說明文寫作（Expository Writing）比賽內(nèi)容：選手完成一篇說明文寫作（300-500詞）。側(cè)重考查選手解說事物、闡明事理的能力，以及運用知識、觀察理解、梳理分析、提煉總結(jié)、跨文化溝通的綜合能力。評分標(biāo)準(zhǔn)（總分50分）：Expository WritingContent/Ideas(40%)1. Writing effectively addresses the topic and the task;2. Writing presents a clear thesis;3. Writing maintains a formal style and an objective tone.Organization/ Development(30%)1. Writing is well-organized and well-developed, using appropriate development patterns (e.g., definition, illustration, casual analysis, process analysis, classification, comparison/contrast, etc.) to support the thesis or to illustrate ideas;2. Writing displays coherence, progression, consistency and unity;3. Textual elements are well-connected through explicit logical and/or linguistic transitions.Language(30%)1. Spelling is accurate;2. Writing displays consistent facility in use of language;3. Writing demonstrates appropriate register, syntactic variety, and effective use of vocabulary.Sample task 1Write a passage based on the chart below. The chart shows the hourly AQI (Air Quality Index) in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou on the same day. In your writing, you should summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 300 words but no more than 500 words.Note: AQI 0-50 Good 51-100 Moderate 101-150 Lightly polluted 151-200 Moderately polluted 201-300 Heavily polluted 300 Severely polluted類型 2 應(yīng)用文寫作（Practical Writing）比賽內(nèi)容：選手完成一篇應(yīng)用文寫作（300-500詞）。側(cè)重考查選手使用得體的格式、內(nèi)容和語言實現(xiàn)有效溝通、達(dá)到交際目的的能力。評分標(biāo)準(zhǔn)（總分50分）：Practical WritingContent/Ideas(40%)1. Writing fulfills the communicative purposes;2. Writing presents clear intention with supporting details;3. Writing uses proper style, format and tone.Organization/Development (30% )1. Writing is well-organized and well-developed, using appropriate development patterns (e.g., definition, illustration, casual analysis, process analysis, classification, comparison/contrast, etc.) to serve the communicative purposes;2. Writing displays coherence, progression, consistency and unity;3. Textual elements are well-connected through explicit logical and/or linguistic transitions.Language(30%)1. Spelling is accurate;2. Writing displays consistent facility in use of language;3. Writing demonstrates appropriate register, syntactic variety, and effective use of vocabulary.Sample task 2Write an application letter for the UNESCO internship based on the information below. In your writing, please do not use real names or addresses. You should write at least 300 words but no more than 500 words.UNESCO Internship ProgrammeThe UNESCO Internship Programme offers selected graduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with practical work assignments and to enable them to gain a better understanding of UNESCOs responsibilities as an international organization. The duration of an internship generally ranges between 2 and 6 months. The basic requirements for the internship programme include: An excellent knowledge, both written and spoken, of at least one of UNESCOs working languages (English or French); Ability to use computer systems, email and office-related software (MS Office); An awareness of the many facets of a multicultural world and a commitment to international public service.類型 3 議論文寫作（Argumentative Writing）比賽內(nèi)容：選手完成一篇議論文寫作（800詞左右）。側(cè)重考查選手的文獻(xiàn)閱讀理解、信息綜合處理、判斷分析、邏輯思辨、評價論述等能力，展示選手的知識 廣度、視野維度、思想深度等綜合素質(zhì)。評分標(biāo)準(zhǔn)（總分50分）：Argumentative WritingContent/Ideas(40%)1. Writing effectively addresses the topic and the task;2. Writing presents an insightful position on the issue;3. The position is strongly and substantially supported or argued.Organization/ Development(30%)1. Writing is well-organized and well-developed, using appropriate rhetorical devices (e.g. exemplifications, classification, analysis, comparison/contrast, etc.) to support the thesis or to illustrate ideas;2. Writing displays coherence, progression, consistency and unity;3. Textual elements are well-connected through explicit logical and/or linguistic transitions.Language(30%)1. Spelling is accurate;2. Writing displays consistent facility in use of language;3. Writing demonstrates appropriate register, syntactic variety, and effective use of vocabulary.Sample task 3Read the following paragraphs which present contradictory views. Write a passage about the issue, clearly stating your opinion and explaining your reasons. You should write about 800 words.A poll conducted this year by , a job-hunting service, reports that 6.3% of 2015 college graduates hope to start their own companies. This has almost doubled the figure for last year. Driven by this trend as well as encouraged by the Chinese governments preferential policies for startups (創(chuàng)業(yè)公司), many college seniors are facing the dilemma as to whether to try to establish a business or to look for a job upon graduation.Some people, mostly entrepreneurs-to-be, claim that with their passion, openness and creativity, as well as their knowledge, graduates can bring their potential into full play when building a startup. Others argue that new graduates, who have long been in the ivory tower of education, will find launching a business too difficult. Apart from finding the initial investment, operating a startup also requires the managerial experience and social connections which can only be gained through years of work in a mature enterprise.類型 4 記敘文寫作（Narrative Writing）比賽內(nèi)容：選手完成一篇記敘文寫作（600-800詞）。側(cè)重考查選手的閱讀理解、語言運用、細(xì)節(jié)描寫、形象思維、創(chuàng)意構(gòu)思、人文素養(yǎng)等綜合能力。評分標(biāo)準(zhǔn)（總分50分）：Narrative WritingContent/Ideas(40%)1. Theme is strong and well-defined;2. Setting, characters, and plot are fully fleshed out and connected;3. Writing uses multiple subplots (if appropriate);4. Ending is fitting and effective, and provides a sense of completion.Organization/ Development(30% )1. Flow of action is logical and deliberate;2. Vivid and imaginative descriptive details are provided;3. Writing reflects a unique, consistent personal voice;4. Writing uses appropriate and varied rhetorical devices.Language(30%)1. Spelling is accurate;2. Writing displays consistent facility in use of language;3. Writing demonstrates appropriate register, syntactic variety, and effective use of vocabulary.Sample task 4Read the story starter and continue the story. You should write at least 600 words but no more than 800 words.The Most Beautiful FlowerThe park bench was deserted as I sat down to read beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree, disillusioned by life with good reason to frown, for the world was intent on dragging me down.And if that werent enough to ruin my day, a young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play. He stood right before me with his head tilted down and said with great excitement, Look what I found! In his hand was a flo