【正文】 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)余時間參加各種學習班，如跳舞、繪畫等。 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: 有人認為流行音樂不能登大雅之堂。 請說明發(fā)生這些變化的原因 。 得出結論。 Keeping Customs When people move to another country, they not only face a different environment and language, but also different customs. Some people choose to follow the customs of their adopted country, they may find that it helps them to adapt more quickly to the new society. They have something to discuss and share with their new neighbors, and sharing customs is one way for people to feel closer to one another. Thus, following the new customs may help immigrants feel more at home. It may also help them to see the positive things in their new environment and do fet their feelings of homesickness. On the other hand, some people choose to continue following their own customs may also find that it helps them feel more at home. There are many things to adjust to in another country, and following their traditional customs may help people feel more secure in the new surroundings. More importantly, our customs are a part of us. They are an expression of the culture that has shaped us. This is something that most of us would like to pass down to our children and share with others. To sum up, our customs have value and are an important part of our culture. Therefore, I don’t believe that we should abandon our traditional customs when we move to another country. At the same time, I believe that we should learn about the customs of our new home and follow those that appeal to us. In this way, we can remember and celebrate our old culture while adapting to our new one. 12 月英語六級考前密押作文十五：度假方式變化 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a position on the topic How People Spend Their Holidays. You should write at least 150 words, and base your position on the table and the outline given below: Year 1990 1995 2020 Traveling 37% 51% 76% Staying at home 63% 49% 24% 根據(jù)上表，簡要描述 1990 年、 1995 年、 2020 年某城市人們度假方式的情況及其變化 。 有人喜歡堅持故鄉(xiāng)風俗習慣。 保護森林，拯救地球。 Quick Decisions Everyone must make many decisions every day of his life. They range from the trivial — tea or coffee for breakfast — to issues of lifechanging importance, such as who to marry. Some peop