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问题     An undergraduate of English at a university, in a recent letter to the university’s president, complained about the mandatory maths classes he had to take. He said that because a language major has little use for maths, he would forget all of his maths lessons soon after taking the required exams. What do you think of his opinion?
    Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
    Should English Majors Study Maths?
    You are to write in three parts.
    In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
    In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.
    In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
    Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. [2014年真题]
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答案                     Should English Majors Study Maths?
    When asked whether English majors should study maths, different people hold different opinions. In my opinion, maths should be included in courses for English majors.
    First of all, on the one hand, the vast majority of people can’t get through a single day without using maths of some sort. English majors are no exception. The language of maths is numbers, not English letters. If we are well versed in this language of numbers, we can make important decisions and perform everyday tasks successfully. Maths can help us to shop wisely, buy the right insurance, and decorate our home within the budget. On the other hand, as a popular language, English can be a tool for future jobs. Maths helps to open the door to relatively well-paid jobs in fields that demand knowledge of maths. As English majors, if we don’t study maths, we will close the door to interesting jobs of high salary.
    Secondly, while English can make us eloquent in international communication, maths does help us cultivate a rational way of thinking, which is indispensable for the development of our capacities. Furthermore, studying maths is interesting and enjoyable. It enables us to distinguish right from wrong. The solution to a problem can bring people excitement and satisfaction.
    To sum up, maths is a boon; just imagine the planet without maths! We could have been in the prehistoric age if maths were not established. Therefore, it is necessary for English majors to study maths.
解析     本题要求考生论述英语专业学生是否应该学习数学。对于这个题目，考生首先应选择一种立意：英语专业学生应该学习数学或英语专业学生不应该学习数学，并阐述理由。如果选择支持英语专业学生学习数学的观点，行文上可以这样安排：第一段提出观点，即英语专业学生应该学习数学；第二段阐述理由，比如，数学对生活的方方面面都有用处，学好数学有助于学生们找到高薪的工作等；第三段进一步指出学习数学可以培养学生的理性思维，并使学生在学习过程中得到快乐；最后一段总结全文，指出学习数学对人类的发展很重要，英语专业学生应当学习数学。
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