问答题 1.  Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on whether Science counts more than Liberal Arts. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words:
【正确答案】[范文]
   The question of whether liberal arts or science is of greater importance has always been under discussion. When you ask different people about it, they will invariably give different answers.1
   Some people believe that liberal arts is more important because arts is about human and mind, and history created by the men with great mind. For instance, the laws and regulations formulated by them guarantee the smooth running of the society. Besides, the diverse cultures and habitudes derived from arts in different regions eventually give rise to various nations. All of these lay the foundation for the development of our society.2 However, others argue that science counts more than arts because science and technology drive the society to move forward. For example, our ancestors learned to cultivate crops and use the fire through science in the beginning and then managed to invent sundry tools to promote living conditions.3
   In my opinion, I have a preference for science, with which human beings create the material life and moral life as well.4 But if we only rely on science, sometimes we may still be unable to solve some problems. Therefore, we should be trained in science from a humanistic approach.5
【答案解析】 1.引出文科理科孰轻孰重的话题,并指出人们对此问题有不同看法。
   2.首先引出提纲中所给定的第一个观点,并结合例子从两个方面加以论证。
   3.引出提纲中所给定的第二个观点,加以阐述并举例说明。
   4.提出自己的观点:更看重理科。
   5.进一步指出,不排斥人文文科,应两者兼顾,升华全文主旨。
   文科与理科孰轻孰重的问题一直饱受争论。当被问及此问题时,不同的人总有不同的答案。
   一些人认为文科更加重要,因为它关乎人类及其思想的问题,以及具有伟大思想的人创造的历史。例如,他们制定的法律法规保障了社会的平稳运行。此外,从文科中衍生出的不同地区的多样文化与习俗最终形成了多样的民族。这些都为社会的发展奠定了基础。然而,另一些人则认为,理科更为重要,因为科技推动了社会的进步。例如,我们的祖先起初通过科学学会了耕种和使用火种,然后又成功地发明了各式各样的工具,提升了生活水平。
   在我看来,我更看中理科,正是因为有了科学,人类才能创造物质生活以及精神生活。但如果我们仅仅一味地依赖科学,有时一些问题也无法解决。所以,我们应该接受带有人文主义关怀的科学训练。
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   2. In my opinion, I have a preference for science, with which human beings create the material life and moral life as well.
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