【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 ere was a dramatic change in the way people spent their holidays between 1990 and 2020. Especially, in 1990, 63% of people spent their holidays at home, while the figure decreased considerably to 24% in 2020. There are three reasons for this phenomenon. To begin with, with the development of marketoriented economy, people earn by far more money than they used to, making it possible for them to afford traveling expenses. In addition, people realize the importance of getting wellinformed about the outside world in this modern era to develop their potential. For example, a traveler may encounter or talk with someone of a different cultural background so as to broaden his vision. Last but not least, by traveling outside, people are close to nature, which is not only beneficial to both their health and peace of mind. In short, more and more people take the occasion of holiday to travel outside and relax themselves. As far as I am concerned, I prefer to go traveling instead of staying at home during holidays. On the one hand, I love meeting different people and take in some fresh ideas. On the other hand, it is agreed that the world is being a global village. No one could confine himself within his small circle of families or relatives. In brief, I have benefited a lot and will benefit more from traveling during the holidays. 12 月英語六級考前密押作文十七：各行業(yè)從業(yè)人員比例變化 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a position on the topic The Changes of the Percentages of Chinese Professions. You should write at least 150 words, and base your position on the table and the outline given below: 根據(jù)上表，簡要描述 1980 年與 1999 年我國農(nóng)業(yè)、工業(yè)和服務(wù)業(yè)從業(yè)人員所占比例的情況及其變化 。 請說明發(fā)生這些變化的原因 。 得出結(jié)論。 The Changes of the Percentages of Chinese Professions It can be seen from the chart that the great changes have occurred in the professional pattern in China between 1980 and 1999 with a great increase in the people involved either in manufacturing or service and a corresponding shrinking in agricultural population. Especially, in 1999, 38% of the Chinese working in the agricultural industry decreased nearly half to that of 1980 while the number of people engaged in service industry quadrupled that of 1980. Why are there such great changes during 20 years? In my opinion, three possible reasons contribute to it. First of all, with the development of primitive economy, more people will move over into manufacturing and the service industries. Secondly, China’s opendoor and economic reform policies realize more efficient and effective farming and increased urbanization. For example, with the development of what is called the village and township enterprises, a great number of farmers are now working in various small businesses without living their homes, which accounts mainly for the increase in manufacturing population. Finally, the economic policies result in an immense improvement in the Chinese people’s living standard, which creates a great huge demand for service and thus enable the service industries to flourish and absorbs more and more people into these fields. As far as the effect is concerned, the changes of the percentages of Chinese professions will have farreaching significance. On the one hand, these changes signify the great achievements China has made since she launched the economic reform and opened her door to the world. On the other hand, they also mark a great leap forward on her way towards an economic power in the world. In a word, both the nation’s development and her people’s living standard will get more and more benefit from these changes. 12 月英語六級考前密押作文：對流行音樂的看法 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a position on the topic: My Idea of Pop Music. You should write at least 150 words and base your position on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 有人認(rèn)為流行音樂不能登大雅之堂。 有人認(rèn)為音樂無高低貴賤之分，只有興趣上的差別。 我認(rèn)為 …… My Idea of Pop Music Pop music is held I contempt by many people. In these people’s eyes pop music is always in sharp contrast to “l(fā)ofty music”. The latter refers to symphonies and operas of the European countries. They show great concern for the fact that many people prefer pop music to symphonies, because for them pop music should be excluded from the holy palace of music. Conversely, many people have an idol for pop music. They argue that people who want us to listen to symphonies are advocating a kind of “elite culture”. This notion is unacceptable to pop music fans, for they don’t believe that symphonies are loftier than pop music. The difference only lies in the interests of different people. It is unfair to speak of pop music with contempt while speaking of symphonies with awe. In conclusion, my idea is that just as there is no distinction between high culture and low culture, so it is inappropriate to say pop music belongs to the “l(fā)ower” people whereas symphonies in a higher, loftier form of music. After all, there are many badlyposed symphonies. And we can’t expect every piece of pop music to be excellent. Pop music reflects the thoughts and interests of a certain age group of a generation. It is the product of a certain age, but it also has something universal, something that belongs to all human beings, that underlies its great success among people. In this sense it is rather foolish for some people of media to show great concern simply because many people prefer pop music. Anyway pop music has bee an indispensable part of the human family. 12 月英語六級考前密押作文：業(yè)余時(shí)間做什么 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a position on the topic: What Should Children Do in Their Spare Time. You should write at least 150 words and base your position on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 現(xiàn)在許多家長讓孩子在業(yè)余時(shí)間參加各種學(xué)習(xí)班，如跳舞、繪畫等。 家長的觀點(diǎn)。 我的觀點(diǎn)與看法。