图表作文
图表作文提示部分包括图表和文字要点提示两部分。图表的类型主要有：圆形（饼型）图（pie chart）、柱形图(直型图)（graph）、曲线图（chart）和数据统计表(表格)（table）。图表作文的写作容包括综合理解、客观详述和主观表达。
模板一
①总的趋势②图表具体描述③剖析图表所揭示的含义
④理由一⑤理由二⑥理由三⑦理由四
⑧总结⑨前景预测
As can be seen from the table, the past decade has witnessed dramatic changes in ①______. While ②_______. It is obvious from the table that③_________.
What contributed to these changes? I think the reasons are as follows. To start with, ④______. Secondly, ⑤______ . What’s more, ⑥ _______. Last but not least, ⑦________.
In conclusion, ⑧_________. Moreover, ⑨ ________.
文： How People Spent Their Holidays
Year 1990 1995 2000
Traveling 37% 51% 76%
Staying at home 63% 49% 24%
1. 上图所示为1990、1995、2000年某城市人们度假方式的情况，请描述其变化：
2. 请说明发生这些变化的原因。
3. 得出结论。
How People Spent Their Holidays
As can be seen from the table, the past decade have witnessed dramatic changes in the way people spent their holiday between 1990 and 2000.In 1990, 63% of people spent their holidays at home, while the figure dropped considerably to 24% in 2000. It is obvious from the table that people tended to be more and more mobile, and they wanted to get entertainment in the outside world.
What contributed to these changes? I think the reasons are as follows. To start with, with the rapid development of economy, people earn by far more money than they used to. Thus, people are able to afford traveling expenses. Secondly, people think it important to get well-informed about the outside world in this new era when everything is on the move. Traveling, of course, is a sure way to achieve this goal. What's more, in this competitive society, people are usually under great stress. However, it is not difficult to find traveling an effective way to relieve people's stress and get relaxation. 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 conclusion, people prefer to go traveling rather than stay at home during holidays for a combination of reasons. Moreover, it seems that this trend will last in the foreseeable future.
模板二
①描述图表②分三方面解释原因③下结论
1) During the period from _______to _______, ________rose from ________to _______,
while _______ decreased from _______ to _______.
2) We believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon. First,____. Second, ____. Third, _____.
3) ___.We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays. We can imagine that ___.
文： Health Gains in Developing Countries
1．以下图为依据描述发展中国家的期望寿命(1ife expectancy)和婴儿死亡率(infant mortality)的变化情况
2．说明引起变化的各种原因
Health Gains in Developing Countries
During the period from 1960 to 1990, the life expectancy of developing countries rose from 40 years to nearly 60 years, while infant mortality decreased from 200 deaths per 1000 births to around 100.
We believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon. First, economy develops quickly in developing countries during this period, and living quality improves significantly as a result. Second, people's health conditions also become better and better with the development of national health care systems. When they become richer and richer, they care more about personal health conditions. Third, medical sciences also develop at a fantastic speed, and it is much safer for mothers to give birth.
We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays. We can imagine that people will live longer and the infant mortality will again fall. [1996.6. CET-6]
模板三
①描述图表②解释图表③补充解释
1) During the period between _______ and ________, ________ declined abruptly from _______ to ________, while ________ increased sharply from ________ to _______.
2) Several reasons can account for this phenomenon. Compared with _________ is much cheaper and more convenient__________ . Apart from that, _________.
3) However, there are still a number of people who _________, generally for two reasons. On one hand,________. On the other hand, ________.
文： Film Is Giving Way to TV
1. 电影观众越来越少
2. 电视观众越来越多，因为……
3. 然而，还是有人喜欢看电影，因为……
Film Is Giving Way to TV
During the period between 1975 and 1985，film-goers declined abruptly from 85,000 to about 12,000, while TV-watchers increased sharply from 5,000 to more than 100,000.
Several reasons can account for this phenomenon. Compared with a film, TV is much cheaper and more convenient --you don't have to leave your house at all. Apart from that, you have many choices while watching TV, but a film concentrates on a certain topic.
However, there are still a number of people who enjoy going to the cinema,
generally for two reasons. On the one hand, the audio-visual effect of a cinema is much better. On the other hand, in a quiet and comfortable place such as a cinema, you can concentrate on what you are watching and get the most of the film.
作业：2002年06月英语四级写作试题
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Student Use of Computers. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the chart and the outline given below:
199019952000
1. 上图所示为1990年、1995年、2002年某校大学生使用计算机的情况，请描述其变化；
2. 请说明发生这些变化的原因（可从计算机的用途、价格或社会发展等方面加以说明）；
3. 你认为目前大学生在计算机使用中有什么困难或问题。
Student Use of Computers
Students tend to use computers more and more nowadays. Reading this chart, we can find that the average number of hours a student spends on the computer per week has increased sharply. In 1990, it was less than 2 hours; and in 1995, it increased to almost 4 hours; while in 2000, the number soared to 20 hours.
Obviously computers are becoming more and more popular. There are several reasons for this. First, computers facilitate us in more aspects of life. Also, the fast development of the Internet enlarges our demands for using computers. We can easily contact with friends in remote places through the Internet. Besides, the prices of computers are getting lower and lower, which enables more students to purchase them.
Along with the time spent on computers, there arise some problems. The most serious one is that many students are spending so much time playing PC games so that they ignore their studies. It is urgent to let the students use computers in a proper way
模仿练习：
1.电影观众越来越少
2.电视观众越来越多, 因为……
3. 然而还是有人喜欢看电影，因为……
During the period between 1975 and 1985, film-goers declined abruptly from 85,000 to about 12,000, while TV-watchers increased sharply from 5,000 to more than 100,000. Several reasons can account for this phenomenon, Compared with a film, TV
is much cheaper and more
convenient-you don’t have to leave your house at all. Apart from that, you have many choices while watching TV, but film concentrates on a certain topic. However, there are still a number of people who enjoy going to the cinema, generally for two reasons.
On the one hand, the audiovisual effect of a cinema is much better. On the other hand, in quiet and comfortable place such as a cinema, you can concentrate on what you are watching and get the most of the film.
开头段主题句
1. From / According to the above picture /table/ chart/ diagram/ graph, we can see that/ it can be learned/ estimated/ predicted that .
2. As can be seen from the above picture /table/ chart/ diagram/ graph, great / dramatic changes have taken place in in/from to .
3. As demonstrated/ shown / illustrated / described / seen from the chart / table / graph, we can see that .
应用文
四级以应用文为主准备，其次是现象解释型。
1. 应用文：你一个正读大学的好朋友给你来信说他想放弃四级考试，请你给他写一封信，劝说他不要放弃。
2. 应用文：因为学生证丢失，申请补办，并说明其对你的重要性
3. 现象解释：自行车丢失现象很严重；其原因是…；如何解决。
4. 记叙文：The experience of my first job（略）
5. 祝贺信：祝贺你的同学明得到奖学金（略）
（一）劝说信：不要放弃四级考试。
Dear Mary,
Thank you for your letter dated June 2 which I reached me today. In the letter you said you wanted to give up the CET4 exam, and I am writing in the hope that you could hold up your spirit to take the exam and eventually pass it.
As you mentioned, English listening is your terrible dream. You can try the tape I sent to you with this letter. The tape was made by our college English teacher, which helped me a lot. You can also do some listening in the morning everyday. As for your vocabulary, you need to remember the words with sentences. Thirdly, you need to read at least 2 passages every day for the reason that reading takes much marks in the CET 4, and it can enlarge your vocabulary at the same time.
I wish you can take my advice and pursue your English study. May you get a high mark in the coming CET 4. If there is anything I can help, please let me know. Sincerely yours,
Li Ming
（二）应用文：因为学生证丢失，申请补办，并说明其对你的重要性
Dear Sir or Madame,
My name is Li Ming, a student of Business Department at our university. I am writing to re-question a new student identification card. A thief stole my wallet where I put it yesterday. I have made every efforts to seek it back. However my dear card just simply disappeared with the thief.
As you know, the student identification card is extremely useful for us. First of all, the CET 4 is drawing near, and I need it to enter the national test, which is held only two times a year. Besides, the student identification card is also required in the library and it is a “must” for me to withdraw money from the bank.
Please inform me when you have come to a decision. I am looking for your earlier reply. My telephone number is 54567xx. If further materials are required, I am only too willing to forward to you.
Many thanks,
Sincerely yours,
Li Ming
（三）寻物启事，应用文
Lost
June 23, 2007
I am so careless that I lost my student identification card in the library. Yesterday afternoon, I was studying English at the back row of Room 204 and preparing for my exam today, but when I went for supper, I lost my dear card.
As you know, the card is extremely useful for me. First of all, the CET 4 is drawing near, and I need it to enter the national test, which is held only two times a year. Besides, the student identification card is also required in the library and it is a “must” for me to withdraw money from the bank.
Will the finder please ring me up to fetch it back? My telephone number is 54567xx.
I will be much obliged if anyone could help me.
Yours
英文书信格式概述
1、信头（Heading）
指发信人的（单位名称）、地址和日期，一般写在信纸的右上角。
英文地址的写法与中文完全不同，地址的名称按从小到大的顺序：第一行写门牌和街名；第二行写县、市、省、州、邮编、国名；然后再写日期。标点符号一般在每一行的末尾都不用，但在每一行的之间，该用的还要用，例如在写日期的时候。
日期的写法，如1997年7月30日，英文为：July 30，1997（最为普遍）； July 30th，1997；30th July，1997等。1997不可写成97。
2、信地址（Inside Address）
在一般的社交信中，信收信人的地址通常省略，但是在公务信函中不能。将收信人的、地址等写在信头日期下方的左角上，要求与对信头的要求一样，不必再写日期。
3、称呼（Salutation）
是写信人对收信人的称呼用语。位置在信地址下方一、二行的地方，从该行的顶格写起，在称呼后面一般用逗号（英国式），也可以用冒号（美国式）。
（1）写给亲人、亲戚和关系密切的朋友时，用Dear或My dear再加上表示亲属关系的称呼或直称其名（这里指名字，不是姓氏）。例如：My dear father，Dear Tom等。
（2）写给公务上的信函用Dear Madam，Dear Sir或Gentleman（Gentlemen）。注意：Dear 纯属公务上往来的客气形式。Gentlemen总是以复数形式出现，前不加Dear，是Dear Sir 的复数形式。
（3）写给收信人的信，也可用头衔、职位、职称、学位等再加姓氏或姓氏和名字。例如：Dear Prof. Tim Scales, Dear Dr. John Smith。
假如你不知道收信人的，可用Dear Sir(s), Dear Madam, Dear Sir or Madam.
假如你知道收信人的，但他并非你的好友，可用Dear Mr. Smith, Dear Ms. Smith, Dear Dr. Smith, Dear Prof. Smith.
4、正文（Body of the Letter）
位置在下面称呼语隔一行，是信的核心部分。因此要求正文层次分明、简单易懂。和中文信不同的是，正文中一般不用Hello！（你好！）
正文有缩进式和齐头式两种。每段书信第一行的第一个字母稍微向右缩进些，通常以五个字母为宜，每段第二行从左面顶格写起，这就是缩进式。
但美国人写信各段落往往不用缩进式，用齐头式，即每一行都从左面顶格写起。商务信件大都采用齐头式的写法。
5、结束语（Complimentary Close）
在正文下面的一、二行处，从信纸的中间偏右处开始，第一个词开头要大写，句末用逗号。不同的对象，结束语的写法也不同。
（1）写给家人、亲戚，用Your loving grandfather，Lovingly yours，Lovingly,等；（2）写给熟人、朋友，用Yours cordially，Yours affectionately, Best regards, Best wish, Love等；
（3）写业务信函用Truly yours（Yours truly），Faithfully yours（Yours faithfully）等；
（4）对上级、长辈用Yours obediently（Obediently yours），Yours respectfully （Respectfully yours）等;
(5) 假如你知道收信人的，但他并非你的好友，用Yours Sincerely。
6、签名（Signature）
低于结束语一至二行，从信纸中间偏右的地方开始，在结束语的正下方，在签完名字的下面还要有用打字机打出的名字，以便识别。职务、职称可打在名字的下面。当然，写给亲朋好友的信，就不必再打了。
（一）感信
常用句型
1．I am grateful／obliged to you for…我非常感你的……
2．I am greatly indebted to you for what you have done. 我为你所做的一切表示感激。3．I am thankful／obliged to you for your unselfish assistance during…
感你在……期间给予我无私的帮助。
4．I deeply appreciate your courtesy and we hope to have the opportunity of rewarding your kindness．我非常感你的好意，并希望有机会回报你。
5．I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation of your kind help you rendered me.
我借此机会对你所给予我的帮助表示深深的感。
6. It was kind and generous of you to do this for me，and l appreciate it more than l can say.
你为我这样做真是太好了，我感激不尽。
7. My appreciation to you for your generous help is beyond my words, I wish I could
repay it some day. 我无法用言语来表达对你的感激之情。但愿有朝一门能回报你的帮助。
8. Please accept my most cordial thanks for your timely help, which l will never forget.
请接受我诚挚的意，感你及时的帮助，我将难以忘怀。
9. Words fail me when I want to express my gratitude to you. 感激之情难以言表。
10. Again, I would like to express our warm thanks to you. 再次向你表示感。
文
July 7, 2008 Dear Prof. James,
As one of your students, I am writing to ask for your kind assistance. I wish to enroll in College of Computer at Oxford University, for which I am required to provide a letter of recommendation. As a senior professor in your field, one of my most respected college teachers and a person who knows me very well, you are the most suitable referee for me.
As you know, I have laid a solid foundation in computer science. I would be grateful if, in the letter, you would confirm that I have adequate qualifications to follow the course. Would you be so kind as to give a brief introduction to my academic performance during my undergraduate studies, especially that under your supervision? Besides, your personal opinion of me will carry special weight. I have to submit the letter next month.
Thank you so much for your generous help in this matter.
Yours sincerely,
Henry Scott (二) 欢迎信
文
Dear Xiao Wang,
Words failed me to express my excitement when I learned that you would like to spend your holiday together with me. It has been three years since we graduated from high school. I miss you so much that I even can't wait to see you. Now that it will be the first time you visit Beijing, I am sure that your journey will be exciting, rewarding and full of a lot of fun.
I've made a rough plan for this holiday as follows. On the first day you arrive here, I will show you around our new campus. Especially, I will take you to visit our newly-built modem library. During the second three days, we'd better go sightseeing around Beijing. We can visit some famous scenic spots and historical sites, such as Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, etc. On the fifth day, we can visit the Beijing Zoo, since you are quite interested in wild animals. The next day, we can do some shopping. There are many splendid markets and plazas in Beijing. On the last day, you can have a good rest before setting off. If there is anything inconvenient for you in this plan, please let me know immediately.
By the way, since lots of people will go traveling in this holiday, it must be crowded on the train. So you should take care of your luggage. Bring more clothes with you because Beijing is much colder than Kunming at this time. And don't forget to tell
me when you will arrive so that I'll pick you up at the airport.
I am looking forward to your reply and wish you a god journey.
Yours,
Zhang Ying （三）道歉信与解释信
写作策略
开头段：表明写作意图，对某事表示歉意。
主体段：说明道歉的具体原因。
结尾段：再次表明歉意，请求收信人的谅解，并表示你愿意为此做补救。
常用句型
1、I must apologize to you for... 我必须为……向你道歉。
2、I am terribly/awfully sorry that... 我感到很抱歉，因为……
3、It is thoughtless/inconsiderate of me to do... 我做……，实在太欠考虑了。
4、I am afraid what I have done has caused many inconveniences to you.
恐怕我给您添了许多麻烦。
5、I sincerely hope that you can understand that I offended you unintentionally.
我真心希望您能理解我并非有意冒犯你的。
6、I regret to inform you that I am unable to do... 我很遗憾地告知您我不能……
7、I must make a sincere and humble apology to you for... 我必须为……真诚地向你道歉。
8、Please accept my sincere apology for.., once more. 请再次为……接受我真诚的道歉。
9、I sincerely hope that you will kindly accept my apologies. 我衷心希望你能接受我的道歉。
10、I am so sorry to have put you to so much trouble. 不好意思给你添了很多麻烦。文：
June 23, 2008
Dear Mr. / Ms,
I was very concerned when I received your letter of yesterday complaining that the central heating system in your new house had not been completed by the date promised. On referring to our earlier correspondence, I find that I had mistaken the date for completion. The fault is entirely mine and I deeply regret that it should have occurred.
I realize the inconvenience our oversight must be causing you and will do everything possible to avoid any further delay. I have already given instructions for the work to have priority and the engineers working on the job to be placed on overtime. These arrangements should see the installation completed by next weekend.
Yours faithfully
Zhang Ying （四）邀请信
写作策略
开头段：表明写作意图，向某人发出邀请。
主体段：说明邀请的具体原因，邀请的容。
结尾段：表示强烈的期盼，并希望尽快得到答复。
常用句型
1、I am please to invite you to participate in … to be held from…to in…
我很高兴邀请你参加从……到……在……举行的……活动。
2、It is my pleasure/a great honor for me to invite you to…
如能邀请你参加……是我莫大的荣幸。
3、It is my pleasure to extend an invitation to you to go traveling with me.
我很高兴邀请你和我一起去旅游。
4、I hope that you won't decline my invitation.我希望你不会拒绝我的邀请。
5、I will cover all the expenses involved.我会负责有关费用。
6、We were wondering if the session could consist of…我们想知道会议是否可以包括……
7、Would you please let me know as soon as possible if you can accept my invitation?
你能否早日告诉我是否能接受我的邀请？
文：
June 23, 2008
Dear sir/madam:
We would like to invite you to an exclusive presentation of our new [product]. The presentation will take place at [location], at [time] on [date]. There will also be a reception at [time]. We hope you and your colleagues will be able to attend. [company] is a leading producer of high-quality . As you well know, recent technological advances have made increasingly affordable to the public. Our new models offer superb quality and sophistication with economy, and their new features give them distinct advantages over similar products from other manufacturers. We look forward to seeing you on [date]. Just call our office at [phone number] and we will be glad to secure a place for you.
Sincerely yours,
(name)
（五）英文求职信文
April 7, 2002 Mr. Ray Hanks
Manager of Human Resources
Wayne Investments, Inc.
1023 Central Avenue
Tempa, FL 19122
Dear Mr. Hanks:
I am writing to apply for the Client Account Coordinator, which was advertised May 4th with the Career Services Center at Florida State University. I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review. I believe that I have the training, experience and qualities that you are looking for.
According to the advertisement, your position requires excellent communication skills, computer literacy, and a B.S. degree in Finance. My studies have included courses in computer science, management information systems, speech communications, and business writing. I understand the position also requires a candidate who is team and detail-oriented, works well under pressure, and is able to deal with people in departments throughout the firm. These are skills I developed both in my course work and in my recent internship at Liberty Mutual, Inc. in Orlando, Florida. Your job description suggests that our relationship could be mutually beneficial.
I am confident that I can perform the job effectively, and I am excited about the idea of working for a dynamic, nationally recognized investment management firm.
I look forward to discussing my background and qualifications with you. If you would like to schedule an interview or otherwise discuss my interest in the position, I can be reached at (218) 365-3333.
Sincerely,
Tom Sherman
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter applying for a position of a company. You should write at least 120 words according to theoutline given below in Chinese：
1、申请职位，
2、简要介绍自己的情况，
3、期待回信。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am senior from the Department of BusinessAdministration of Beijing University.
I am writing the letter in purpose of applying for admission into your esteemed institution/your recently advertised position for a staff member.
I am sure that I am qualified for it. First, enclosed with this letter is my resume, which further details my previous academic qualifications and work experience. Second, not only do my qualifications and experience make me a perfect candidate for it, my cheerful personality is well suited to studying in your prestigious university/working as a staff member. Last, my hobbies include sports
and music.
Words fail me when I try to express my heartfelt gratitude to the help you rendered me. Yourprompt and favorable attention to my inquiry would be highly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
（六）投诉信
当你希望某事得到改善或者某个问题得到补救时，往往会写投诉信。
写作策略
开头段：说明与收信人的相关性，并表明写作意图。
主体段：写明投诉的原因，要展开说明，可以说具体的理由，也可以说问题的具体体现方式，比如，表达你对此事所带来不便的感受、心情。此外，提出你对如何改进或者解决问题的建议，清楚表明你希望问题如何得到解决。
结尾段：表达你希望所述问题得到迅速解决的强烈愿望，并对有关人员做出的努力表示感，希望尽快得到满意的答复。
常用句型
1. I am writing to you to complain about... 我现写信向你投诉有关……
2. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with... 我现写信向你表达对……的不满。
3. I am afraid that I have to inform you that... 我很遗憾地告诉你……
4. I am completely disappointed/upset to find... 当我发现……，我感到非常的失望(伤心)。
5. There are some problems with.., that I wish to bring to attention. In the lust place .... in the second place .... 我希望你注意到在……方面的一些问题。一方面，……；另一方面，……
6. To reverse this situation, it is advisable/ desirable/ recommended/ suggested that...
为了扭转局势，建议……
7. To improve the situation, it is advisable to take the following measures. For one thing .... For another .... 为了改善局面，建议采取以下措施。其一，……；其二，……
8. I sincerely hope that it win review its management system, with the view to (doing) ...
我真诚地希望……能检讨自已的管理方式，以便……
9. I look forward to a day when we could... 我期盼着有—天我们能够……
10. I do hope that the problems will be solved as soon as possible.
我希望问题可以尽早得以解决。
11. I hope my suggestions will be taken into consideration to improve the situation.
我希望你们能够考虑一下我的建议以便改善局面。
12. If it is not properly settled, I would like to demand a refund, or I would complain
to the Consumers’ Association. 如果此事未能妥善得到解决，我要求你们退款，否则，我将向消协投诉。
13. We believe that you will take this matter seriously from now on and make every
effort to prevent its recurrence. 我们相信你们从现在起会认真对待这件事情的，并努力避免此事的再次发生。
（七）求学信
求学信的主要目的是写信人中请某所学校就读的信件。
写作策略
开头段：简单自我介绍，并说明写作意图。
主体段：介绍相关工作经历、学习经历以及个人本性。
结尾段：表示强烈的期盼，并希望尽快得到答复。
常用句型
1．I wish to pursue my Master's degree in your prestigious university.
我希望到贵校攻读硕士学位。
2．I wish to apply to admission to your department as a post-graduate student.
我现申请攻读贵系研究生。
3．I am greatly Interested in your graduate program in College of Law and wish to apply for admission.我对贵校法学院的研究生课程非常感兴趣，并申请到贵系攻读硕士学位。
4．Would you be so kind as to provide me with some relevant in formation?
您能否为我提供—些相关信息呢?
5．I am writing to ask for admission to your department. It's my long-cherished dream to pursue my study in your honored department. 我申请就读于贵系，这是我长久以来的愿望。
6．It would be appreciative of you if you could send me Some relevant information at your earliest convenience. 如果您能够尽快寄给我一些相关信息，我将不胜感激。7．Could you send me an application form as wet/as some detailed information regarding... ?
您能否寄给我申请表和有关……的资料?
8．If further materials are required, I am only too willing to forward them to you.
如需其他材料，我非常乐意寄上。
9．I will certainly feel honored if I could be admitted to your university, which, renowned for its long history and a fine tradition of scholarship, enjoys a worldwide fame.
贵校历史悠久，治学严谨，享有世界声望，如果有幸能够成为贵校的学生，我将感到无比的荣幸。
10．Would you please let me know the procedures for admission at your earliest convenience?
能够尽快告知我入学的有关程序。
11．I shah be glad to furnish you with any further information concerning my education and work experience. 我很乐意为您提供我个人学习和工作经历的有关资料。