2015年10月自考00603英语写作真题试卷及答案

1、[主观题]I. Supply the missing paragraph. (20 points)
The following passage is incomplete with one paragraph missing. Study the
passage carefully and write the missing paragraph in about 100 words. Make
sure that your tone and diction are in unity with the passage provided.
Enjoying Your Camping Trip
Each year, thousands of people choose to spend their vacations camping in
the tent in the great outdoors. With proper planning the experience can be
gratifying. Even with the best planning, however, tent camping can be an
extremely frustrating experience due to uncontrolled factors such as bad weather,
wildlife encounters, and equipment failures.
Nothing can dampea the excited anticipation of camping more than a dark,
rainy day. After reaching their destination, campers must then "set up camp" in the
downpour. This includes keeping the inside of the tent dry and free from mud,
getting the sleeping bags situated properly, and protecting food from the
downpour. Wind mixed with rain can result in frigid temperatures, causing ay
outside activities to be delayed. Often, tents are blown down by the wind, and
campers have to begin the frustrating task of“setting up camp”in the dowpour.
Another problem likely to be faced during a camping trip is run-ins with
wildlife，which can rangc from mildly annoying to dangerous. Minor
inconveniences include mosquitocs and ants. The swarming of mosquitoes can
literally drive annoyed campers indoors. Ants do not usually attack campers, but
keeping them out of the food can be quite an inconvenience. In addition to
swarming the food, ants inside a tent can crawl into sleeping bags and clothing.
Although these insects cause minor discomfor, some wildlife encounters are
potentially dangerous. There are many poisonous snakes in the woods. An
encounter between an unwary camper and a surprised snake can prove to be fatal.
Perhaps the lcast serious camping troubles are equipment failures; these
troubles often plague people camping for the first time. They arrive at the
campsite at night and haphazardly set up their tent. They then settle down for a
peaceful night's rest. Sometime during the night the campers are awakened by a
huge crash. The tent has fallen down. Slcepily, they proceed to set up the tent in
the rain. In the morning, everyone emerges from the tent, except for two. Their
sleeping bag zippers have gotten caught. Finally, after ffteen minutes of
struggling, they free themselves, only to realize another problem. Their sleeping
bags have been touching the sides of the tent. Since a tent is only waterproof if the
sides are not touched, the sleeping bags and clothing are all drenched.
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2、[主观题]II. Write an outline. (20 points)
Read the ollowing passage carefully and compose a "topic outline" for it.
What Makes an Exceptional Leader?
On December 14, 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team
made history as the first expedition to reach the South Pole. Thirty-five days later,
on January 17, 1912, Britis explorer Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole,
with five exhausted men. None survived the brutal journey home. Another noted
British explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, never reached the South Pole. While
failing to achieve the first overland crossing of Antarctica, Shackleton succeeded
in bringing all 27 members of his expedition party safely home, after 634 days of
unbelievable hardship. The polar adventures of Shackieton, Scott, and Amundsen
provide fundamental leadership lessons for any leader- -n0 mattet what race must
be run.
Efective leadership requires a clear strategic focus. With single -minded
determination, Amundsen sct his plans and priorities on winning the racc to the
South Pole, for the glory of standing there first. Scott lacked such focus. He
assembled the best scientific minds and equipment available for an unprecedented
research expedition. But he also aimed to claim the "reward of priority" for the
British Empire. Striving for both goals, Scott failed doubly.
Successful leaders are open to new ideas. As a Norwegian, Amundsen began
with an advantage over his British rivals: comfort with sking. Yet, he continued to
refine his skills, importing ideas from the Eskimos and developing an integrated
set of competencies- sking, dog handling. clothing, and carefully planned diet,
pace, and rest- for polar travel. Scott and Shackleton, however, were surprisingly
resistant to the use of novel methods. Ultimately, both relied on the slow,
exhausting technique of man hauling.
Leaders need to draw on the collective wisdom of the team. As a leader, Scott
believed it was his unique responsibility to analyzc situations and draw
conclusions. His decisions were closely held and sometimes revealed at the last
minute. In sharp contrast to Scott, both Amundsen and Shackleton sought ideas
and opinions fom their men. Through this process, Amundsen and Sbackleton
gave team members a sense of control and value, resulting in greater ownership
and commitment.
The best leaders forge strong bonds. Despite their difcrences in personality,
the cnthusiastic Shackleton and the understated Amindsen had strikingly similar
approaches to leadership. Both were acutely sensitive to the emotions of their men
and skilleld at managing conflict. Both emphasized individual ability above rank
or social status. And both paricipated in everyday expedition life, including
simple chores. These bchaviors, both practical and symbolic, reinforced the
message of unity. Although Scott's doomed polar party stayed together until the
very end, his dctachment, emphasis on hierarchy, and one-sided decision-making
style created barriers to team unity and damaged morale.
Flaws aside, Shackleton, Amundsen, and Scott shared qulities- exceptional
perseverance, determination, and courage- -that are crucial for any leader.
Leadership success is often relative and always personal. Amundscn led his team
and landed on the South Pole sucssfully; Scott and his men reached the South
Pole, but none of them survived the journey bome; Shackleton failed in achieving
his goal of crossing Antarctica, but be led his team to safcty through extreme
hardship. Was Shackleton a success or a failure as a leader? The answer depends
on how you measure success.

3、[主观题]III. Compose a essay. (60 points)
In their spare time, some people prefer staying at home enjoying themselves,
and some like going out for fun. Which do you prefer? Write a 300-word
expository essay to express your opinion.