2013年4月自考英语写作预测四

　　10.All students should be required to study art and music

　　I agree that all student should be requied to study art and music in the high school. I have read that young children who study art and music in the high shool do better in their other studies. That argument aside, we should study art and music for its sake alone. We should study art and music to learn more about ourselves, our culture, and our world.

　　Both art and music feed students’imagination and help them express themselves. There’s a reason our ancestors in caves drew on the walls and make music with drums. Wanting to express ourselves is natural. It may not always be music others want to hear or art others will appreciate, but the activity itself is enjoyable. It should not matter if the end or result is not perfect. In the process, we learn what we like and dislike.

　　Studying art and music means more than drawing or playing an instrument. Students usually go to art galleries and concerts, too. By studying the pictures on the musems’walls or by reading the program notes at a recital, students will learn what society had decided is worhy of praise. They learn what is important in their own culture.

　　Students may also learn about other cultures by looking at art and listening to music from other countries. When they do that, they will see similarities with differences from their own. They will learn about what is important in other societies. Students will also learn about the art and music of other societies and will also learn how the art and music of other cultures affect their own.

　　By studing art and music in the high school. Students begin to understand themselves as well as their own culture and other cultures. What could have more value than that?

　　11.The conflict between technological development and tranditional cultures

　　Nowadays, conflicts between technological developments and tranditional cultures accelerate in a fierce way. More and more cries for saving the traditional cultures can be heard, while others urge a more rapid technological revolution in the new millenium. So, are technology and tradition so incompatible, or is there a balance point`in where we could reserve our ancestors’ legacy as well as keep on the hi-tech development?

　　First, we must admit that conflict between technology and tradition do exist. Urbanization and modernization sweep across the world, changing our way of cultivating corns and wheat, denouning the old way of thinking, leaving those old-day arts and handicrafts only to be seen in museums. Despite the obvious benefits of a modern life, a considerable number people call for a rescue of traditonal culture both mathrially and spiritually.

　　But, looking deeper into the matter, we will see that this conflict is inevitable, but not fatal to either technology or traditon. In one sense, the innovation of technology is actually part of the culture we had and have. Without the four great inventions of china, it is impossible for chinese to own such a splendid and colorful tradtional culture. Also it is the advanced technology that allows us to keep those ancient art crafts and masterpieces in such a good condition. Tradition is not something already dead and weak. It is facing a big challenge, and it will gain energy and renew itself through struggle. Good things in it shall survive and grow with the new power supplied by new technology.

　　Peole should not be so pessimistic about the future of our traditional culture. Mourning too much for things that failed to survive in this challenging world will only hinder our pace to a more refined and developed life.

　　12.Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experience. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Write a composition of about it.

　　There are those who prefer things to stay the same, while there are others who prefer change. My personal preference is to establish a routine and stick to it, though this has not always been true of me.

　　When I was younger, I was not a creature of habit. I enjoyed change. When summers came and I was free from the resonsibilities of school, I would travel, take off with friends at a moment’s notice, and make decisions from day to day. In this way, I had lots of new experiences, met new and interesting people, and learned a lot about life.

　　These days, I enjoy sticking to a routine. This is partially due to the fact that I am a mother of two small childer. I find that their lives are happier if I don’t upset their schedules too much. For example, we give the children a bath every night at 8:00, put them in their pajamas, read them stories and put them to sleep by 9:00. there are times when this is inconvinient, but everyone in the household is happier if we stick to our routine. In addition, our friends know when to find us at home and when we are free. This makes visting easier.

　　In conclusion, the type of person I am has changed with the circumstances of life. The obligations of my family force me to have a routine. When I was young, I enjoyed the suspense and adventure of living a crazy life. Now the stablity of a household routine suits me better. I think that while most people need a mimimum amount of security, those who depend on you often make a difference in your lifestyle.

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