Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Is a Test of Spoken English Necessary? The first sentence has already been written for you. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:
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
作文范文
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).
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 19 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 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.
I believe that a test of spoken English will do more good than harm. Since China will continue its policy of opening and reform, the ability to speak fluent English is a must for anyone who wants to surpass others in a highly competitive society. Whether I take the test or not, I shall make all efforts to practice my spoken English in the rest years in college.
参考译文
英语口语考试有必要吗？英语口语测试将包括作为大学英语考试（CET）可选组件。
英语口语测试将被纳入为一个可选的组件（大学英语考试（CET）。一些人认为，这是绝对有必要举行英语口语考试在中国因为我们已经说了很多次，一个中国学生学习英语已经多年不能与19与母语是英语的人。甚至那些最学生Excel在语法和写作能力找到自己的英语不足以表达他们的思想自由发言时。英语口语测试将带来英语大学生的认识的重要性，从而帮助他们沟通的技巧。
另一方面，也有人认为，良好的阅读和写作能力是英语学习者的平均人足够。大学生已经从他们的课程相当大的压力下。另一个需要测试只会加重他们的负担。同时，一些学生可能采取捷径，只有实践问题按固定格式的测试，不会真正提高他们的英语口语。
我认为，英语口语测试将利大于弊。由于中国将继续改革开放的政策，能说一口流利的英语是必须的人谁想要超越一个高度竞争的社会。我是否参加考试，我将尽一切努力在安息年大学练习我的英语口语。
