问答题 Directions: For this part, you are required to write a composition of no less than 150 words on The Qualities of the Cross-Century Talents.
【正确答案】
The Quality of Cross-Century Talents

Facing the arrival of the 21st century, as the cross-century talents, what quality should we equip with. The number one, I think, is knowledge. The second following it is health. Meanwhile, some necessary skills must be grasped, such as being accomplished in a certain foreign language, using computers skillfully and so on.
First of all, in this age of knowledge explosion, people who own the most useful knowledge can go ahead, otherwise will fall behind. To the whole country, knowledge is a key factor to determine whether we can make our country stronger than others. Secondly, the people's health level can indicate whether a country is flourish. In 2008, we should greet Beijing Olympic Games with healthy body. The last but not the least, English and computer have become a bridge to communicate with people in various countries. Therefore, their importance is indubitable to each of US.
In a word, if we'd like to become a cross-century talent, we ought to study hard and strengthen physical exercise so as to be a qualified cross-century talent.
【答案解析】[解析] 本篇作文是论述跨世纪人才应具备的素质的议论文。首段要说明跨世纪人才应具备哪些素质,比如知识、健康、掌握一些必要的技能等。中间段落对为什么需要这些素质作出详细的论述。最后段落重申自己的观点,简单解释理由。