2005“高职升本科”英语试卷及参考答案

Part VTranslation

76. Everyone has an equal opportunity to compete for this vacant position, regardless of age or sex.

77. It is wrong to impose one’s own opinions on others.

78. We often find it much more difficult to apply a rule than to know it. 79. A mature man is one who is good at turning failure into success. 80. It is self-evident that education is vital to the future of a country.

Part VI Writing On the Private Car

Recently there has been a heated discussion as to whether a person should own a car. Attitude to this issue varies from person to person. Some think there are good reasons for owning a car. To Them, a car allows a person to move freely. It brings convenience to its owner.

But there are many more arguments against such ideas. First, it can be very expensive to purchase, repair and even park a car. Secondly, owning a car can cause worry and stress. It is exhausting to drive in rush-hours in the overcrowded streets or to drive around and around to find a parking lot. Finally, as everyone knows that cars use fuel and give off exhaust, which may worsen the problem of energy shortage and environment pollution.

From the above discussion, we can see that the disadvantages of owning a car outweigh its advantages. So I think private cars should be restricted rather than encouraged.