第六届“外研社杯”全国高职高专英语写作大赛

公共英语组决赛样题

National English Writing Contest

For Technical and Vocational College Students

(Final)

（三部分，100分，120分钟，共1页）

Part I (20 points)

Directions: Watch Video 1. Suppose you were the receptionist, you have received a phone call from Ms. Mandel who wishes to talk to Henry Miller. Write a message to Mr. Miller (more than 100 words). The message should cover the following issues.

? Who has called?

? Why does she call?

? Her wish for him to ring back.

Part II (30 points)

Directions: Watch Video 2. Suppose you are Alice from the Sales Department of TAF. Jack Davis, a customer who cannot attend the Expo, is very interested in the TAF cosmetic products. Write him an email (more than 150 words) introducing your latest product. The email should cover the following issues.

? Thank him for the inquiry.

? Introduce the features of the product.

? Make clear the product’s advantages over those of the competitors.

? Express the wish for further business contact.

Part III (50 points)

Directions: Think about how to be a good salesperson. Write an essay (more than 300 words) based on the key words “good salesperson”. You need to:

? title the essay;

? write from your own perspective;

? write the essay in a proper style.

比赛流程说明：

1. 比赛时间为12月9日上午9:00-11:30；

2. 9:00-9:30 这段时间的内容包括：宣读考场规则、发放试卷、考生浏览试卷、播放视频；

3. 学生正式写作的时间为9:30-11:30；

4. 试卷发下后，先给学生五分钟时间浏览试卷，然后由监考老师播放视频；

5. 共两段视频，每段视频均配有中英文字幕，连续播放三遍，在播放过程中请学生根据题目要求适当做好笔记。

 

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第二届全国高职高专英语写作大赛

公共英语组赛区选拔赛样题

The 2nd National English Writing Contest

For Vocational College Students

（Semifinal）

（两部分，100分，120分钟，共1页）

Part I (40 points)

Directions: Write a MEMO based on the following information. Write more than 100 words.

Suppose that you are Kevin Green, the general manager of CSW Electric Co. You will write a memo to David Smith, the manager of the R&D Department. The memo should cover the following issues:

1) The sales of our TV sets have decreased greatly in the first two quarters of this year.

2) In order to maintain our market share, we have to develop new products.

3) You (David Smith) should prepare a development report to be discussed in the next board

meeting.

Part II (60 points)

Directions: Write a report based on the following information. Write more than 350 words.

The line chart shows the number of vehicles sold in the U.S and China markets from 1980 to 2008. Analyze the chart and offer reasons for your conclusions.

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第二届全国高职高专英语写作大赛

英语专业组赛区选拔赛样题

The 2nd National English Writing Contest

For Vocational College Students

（Semifinal）

（两部分，100分，120分钟，共1页）

Part I (40 points)

Directions: Apton Electonis Co. is a manufacturer of electronic dictionaries for college students. Now it has developed a new model and is going to start a promotion on campuses. Please draft a short advertisement for it. Write more than 200 words.

Part II (60 points)

Directions: Write a proposal based on the following information. Write more than 350 words.

Suppose you are working for the Marketing Department of HPA Company. Your department is collecting proposals on possible cuts to promotion budgets next year. Please write a proposal explaining why some cuts have to be made and how they can be made.

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