Writing Practice
Practice 1.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On a Harmonious Dormitory Life. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1. 宿舍生活有时会出现不和谐的情况;
2. 一个和谐宿舍生活的必要性;
3. 如何创造和谐的宿舍生活.
On a Harmonious Dormitory Life Dormitory life is an indispensable part of college life. But sometimes the harmony in the dormitory be disturbed in one way or another.
As is known to all, a harmonious dormitory life is important to college students and benefits all the members. On one hand, we can have a good rest and put our heart into study. On the other hand, we will have a good mood and enjoy being together. There are several ways to create and maintain a harmonious dormitory life. Firstly, you have to evaluate your life-style and try to get rid of your dirty habits, if there are any. Secondly, when an annoying situation arises, you'll just have to learn to tolerate each other and co-exist. Thirdly, you'll have to share with each other and make good friends.
In conclusion, we should try our best to build a harmonious dormitory life for the sake of good study and good life.
作文地带点评: "和谐"成为我们当今社会词频概率最高用词,就社会而言,倡导建立和谐社会;就家庭而言,提倡建设和谐家庭;就校园来讲,则要建立和谐校园;和谐两字似乎无所不在,大学生宿舍生活同样需要和谐.本预测题与四级考试热点密切相关,又为典型的校园生活主题,值得关注.
Practice 2.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic College Students' Job Hunting. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.
1. 近几年出现了大学生就业难的现象
2. 产生这种现象的原因(如大学生追求的目标过高,专业不对口等)
3. 如何解决这一问题(改变就业观念,大学生再培训等)
College Students' Job Hunting In recent years, college students find it increasingly difficult to get a job. It sounds strange since young college students are usually intelligent, well-educated phenomenon, aspirant and eager to bring their talent into full play. Then what underlies the strange phenomenon?
There are several reasons for this. To begin with, nowadays college students aim too high. All they want are "good" jobs which could offer good salary, comfortable working conditions, high social status among others. Consequently, most college students are unwilling to accept vacant jobs they consider not "good" enough. Another reason is that there is a big gap between the majors some students study in school and the demands of vacant jobs. So companies think some students are not fit for the jobs.
Solution to the problem requires efforts on both the society and the students. The companies should value the students, talent and knowledge while the latter should not merely aim at material gains. They should be down-to–earth in building up their career. Furthermore, they should face their weak points so as to improve themselves and be more competent.
作文地带点评: 本预测题为社会热点话题. 近年来大学生就业难日益成为各级政府及社会各方面关注的焦点,媒体也广泛报道了大学生就业形势严峻,呼吁全社会共同努力;此外,该预测题也与大学生就业密切相关,也是四级作文选题重点之一.
Practice 3.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Credit Cards. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1. 越来越多的人使用信用卡, 信用卡有哪些好处
2. 信用卡的弊端
3. 你自己的观点
Credit Cards
Personal credit cards are becoming more common in China. Banks and other financial institutions are encouraging their customers to change the way they buy things.Credit cards, otherwise known as "plastic money", are being offered on very good terms to encourage the change. Consumers will be able to "buy now, pay later", and many see this as an advantage. But people need to be careful.
There are dangers associated with credit cards. Some people find it very easy to exceed their budget. They are tempted to purchase goods that they do not really need, and can become quickly overburdened by debt. The credit cards often charge a high rate of interest, which exacerbates the problems for these people.
However, used wisely credit cards can improve the quality of people's lives. They can give people access to money to meet sudden unplanned expenses. Properly handled, they can let people control their expenditure and the monthly statements provide a record of where their money has gone.
作文地带点评: 这是一篇议论文, 关于信用卡的利弊.可以分成三部分: 第一部分, 信用卡的好处, 比如说应急等; 第二部分, 信用卡的一些弊端, 比如说鼓励一些无用的消费; 第三部分: 你自己的观点, 理性使用.
Practice 4.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: A Letter to the President of the University about Improving the Sports Facilities on Campus. You should write no more than 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given below in Chinese:
假设你是李明, 请你写一封信给校长, 建议改善本校体育设施状况, 内容应涉及体育设施对大学生的重要性, 对目前学校体育设施的状况可以表扬, 可以提出批评建议, 也可以兼而有之.
A Letter to the President of the University
Dear Mr. President,
I am writing this letter to you to express my concern about the sports facilities on campus. I have noticed that our university has very limited resources in terms of opportunities to participate
in sports, especially given that the number of students on campus is increasing every year.
As we both know, sports are very important for the sound growth of young people. If they have access to quality sports facilities, young people are able to choose a healthier lifestyle, to boost self-esteem and confidence, and to build a positive outlook and sense of achievement. My proposal is to build a new sports area. It should be designed with soccer players, basketball players, and ping-pong players in mind. It should have a different section for each activity and be available to students all year round. I believe such facilities will meet our sporting needs.
Thank you for your reading this letter.
Yours faithfully,
Li Ming 作文地带点评:本预测题仿真度颇高,为校园生活话题,与在校大学生日常生活密切相关, 是最近几年侧重考查的题材.2002 年1 月考查了就本校食堂状况给校长写一封信.
Practice 5.
Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic :Cell Phones .You should write no less than 120 words and base your composition on the outline below: 图略-大体讲述手机使用上升趋势的一幅图
1. 描述上图所示的手机用户数的变化情况
2. 出现这种情况的原因
3. 对此现象作出评价
Cell Phones As is shown in the chart, cell phones are becoming increasingly popular within China. In 1999, the number of cell phones in use was only 2 million, but in 2002, the number reaches 5 million. And in the year 2005, the number has suddenly soared to 9 million.
There are many factors contributing to this development. Firstly, a cell phone has no wires and can be carried everywhere easily. Secondly, a cell phone is something wonderful that we can have fun with news, games, music and chat through sending short messages. Thirdly, the drop in price and the simultaneous improvement in the functions have made it possible for an average person to make use of cell phone.
The wide use of cell phones has make them more and more indispensable in people's daily life. The many functions of the cell phone have made certain people reluctant to separate themselves from their cell phone.
作文地带点评: 随着我国经济的快速发展, 人民的生活水平不断改善, 通讯业的日新月异的发展, 使得手机使用普及化, 成为人们日常生活的必需品, 对此的利弊人们看法各异. 本预测题为热点话题, 同样是年轻人较熟悉和经常讨论的话题, 值得关注.
英语四级作文模板 讨论观点类 Nowadays more and more ______are commonly and widely used in everyday life, ranging from __________to_____________. The popularity of _______will have a great influence on the one hand, _________. On the other hand, __________. To conclude, ____________are just like a double-edged sword. With them we may ________. However, one point should be kept in mind that we should make sensible use, always being a master instead of slaving of them. 解决办法类 With the rapid growth of national economy, more and more _________, which causes a serious problem of _________. Urgent measures are needed to tackle the above-mentioned problem. On the one hand, _________so that ____________ is at hand. On the other hand, importantly, ____________. All in all, only when______can we solve the problem of _____________so as to meet everyone’s need .Ultimately,_____________. 英语四级作文经典范文 第一篇： 1. 选择职业是一个人要面对的众多难题之一。 2. 需要花时间去选择职业。 3. 选择职业时可以向多人寻求建议和帮助。 Choosing an Occupation One of the most important problems a young person faces is deciding what to do. There are some people, of course, who from the time they are six years old “know” that they want to be doctors or pilots or fire fighters, but the majority of us do not get around to making a decision about an occupation or career until somebody or something forces us to face the problem. Choosing an occupation takes time, and there are a lot of things you have to think about as you try to decide what you would like to do. You may find that you will have to take special courses to qualify for a particular kind of work, or you may find out that you will need to get actual work experience to gain enough knowledge to qualify for a particular job. Fortunately, there are a lot of people you can turn to for advice and help in making your decision. At most schools, there are teachers who are professionally qualified to give you detailed information about job qualifications. And you can talk over your ideas with family members and friends who are always ready to listen and to offer suggestions. 第二篇： Advantage and Disadvantages of Being an Only Child My father used to talk to me about his five siblings. He used to say that I was unfortunate that I had none. And I used to envy him and wonder how nice it would be to have a houseful of brothers and sisters. I also used to wonder what would happen to me if I were to lose my parents. Frankly speaking, I do not have to share anything with anybody. I own all my parents' love. I can ask for anything I want. I always wear new clothes and eat the
2015英语四级写作经典范文及点评：今日事今日毕 “今日事今日毕”，是一句自古流传下来的谚语，提醒并激励人们要珍惜时间。明日复明日，明日何其多。本文则从一个新的角度诠释了这句名言。 Never Put off until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today We have been told that never put off until tomorrow what you can do today since childhood. However, there are still many people who like putting off the things that should do today until tomorrow.① They have no plans f or their work and their time. As a result, they will not accomplish their goals in the end. For example, one Sunday I felt so tired after having a football match that I did not finish my homework even at night. I thought I could get up earlier to go to school the next morning so that I could finish my homework before class. But the next morning I was not able to get to school in time because of the traffic jam. I was punished by the teacher. It taught me a lesson. From then on I made a determination that I would never put off anything important until the next day. Please remember: Work today, for you don’t know how much you may be hindered tomorrow. Seize the present day，cherish every minute you have now and trust the tomorrow as little as possible.②[195 words] 行文点评 本文可分为三个部分，首尾部分相互呼应，是对中心论点的概括和总结，第二部分中，作者通过自己的亲身经历来说明拖延时间的糟糕后果。 本文短小精悍，首尾呼应，脉络清晰。以谚语作题目并在开篇重复题目，使主题更加突出鲜明。举例子是常用的说理方式，使得文章更加具体生动。文章结尾处连用两个祈使句不仅增强了语气，也升华了主题。 好文妙译 今日事今日毕 我们从小就接受“今日事今日毕”的教育。然而许多人还是喜欢把今天的事情推迟到明天去做。他们从不计划安排工作和时间，结果导致他们最终无法完成他们的目标。例如，有一个星期日，我踢完足球比赛后感觉太累了，直到深夜也没完成家庭作业。我想第二天早点起来到学校，以便上课前完成作业。但是第二天，由于交通堵塞我没能及时赶到学校，我受到了老师的惩罚。这件事情给了我一个教训，从那时起，我就痛下决心绝不把重要的事情推迟到第二天去做。请记住：今天做吧，因为你无法预知明天又会有什么样的干扰。抓住今天，珍惜你现在拥有的每一分钟，尽可能少依赖明天。 词汇斟酌 ?traffic jam 交通堵塞，堵车 ?determination n. 决心，决定，确定 ?hinder v. 阻碍，打扰
Styles of Living Some people enjoy living together with their parents after the have grown up. They think that by living with parents they can take better care of their parents and vice versa. Meanwhile, they can turn to their parents for help if they get into trouble or have some difficulties. To them, life in a big family seems to be more enjoyable than that in a small one. Others, however, prefer living separately. They cherish the idea of being independent, and wish to have a place of their own. Besides, they don't want to be overprotected by their parents, but long for the opportunities to face the society by themselves. As for me, I like an independent life style. Different generations have different life styles and values. What one generation likes may not be another generation's fondness. In order to avoid conflicts, the best way is to live separately. In addition, by leading an independent life, I can develop my own ability to deal with the difficulties in my life. So I want to live by myself. To Be a Small Fish in a Big Pond or a Big Fish in a Small Pond? There are distinct differences between being a small fish in a big pond and a big fish in a small pond, so it is with working as a subordinate in a large enterprise and presiding in a small firm. With the former, you can derive a deep sense of satisfaction from being a member of a well-known organization such as General Motors, or the Bell. You have the opportunities of learning from experienced executives and knowing about the standard working process. With the latter, you have greater responsibilities and your decision may bring immediate effect. Normally you are exposed to various experiences and expected to do a great many things without much help or guidance, which will indeed improve your abilities. Personally I prefer to work in a small firm, where I have great prospect of promotion as long as I work hard. And I'm sure I'll become an important figure within my small pond. Talent Is More than a Certificate With the increase of students in China’s hi gher education institutions, there is a striking trend of more and more graduates flooding into the market to hunt for a job. Confronted with fierce and cold competition, they must use everything they have to take advantage of the rare opportunities they are given. Sometimes, whether or not they have a certain educational certificate is enough to leave them a success or failure. This practice is not particularly fair or justified. For one thing, the certificate is only a piece of paper that does not reveal one’s actual ability. Sometimes a person’s qualities and capabilities may be hidden inside his or her mind. For another, just as a Chinese saying puts it: “In every art, there is a good master.” It is generally recognized that one’s genuine ability and kno wledge are measurable through social
2006年12月23日英语四级作文真题及参考范文 【Direction】 １．许多人喜欢在除夕夜观看春节晚会 ２．但有些人提出取消春节晚会． ３．我的看法． 【参考范文】 The approach of the Chinese Lunar New Year poses a national issue concerning the necessity of holding the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Its established status is being challenged by a growing number of people, especially by younger generations. It is increasingly difficult to cater for all tastes. Some individuals deem that it should be canceled or replaced by other programs. These young people focus their attention on other forms of celebration instead of immersing themselves in TV. Despite that, the majority of mid-aged people and senior citizens uphold the importance of the traditional performance. The most striking feature of this gala is its traditionally close link with ordinary people's lives. Most of people view this gala as an annual staple on the traditional Chinese Spring Festival Eve. They all have a restless night and glue their eyes on the television. I am not supportive of the view that the grand gala should be abandoned. Undoubtedly, it plays a vital role in the celebration of Chinese New Year. To increase its appeal and meet young adults' need, the upcoming performance should invite some big names including super stars from Hongkong and Taiwan. We are all eagerly anticipating this unforgettable evening show. 【点评】 本次四级考试作文总体上来说并不是很难。但表现出两个出人意料：一是体裁，二是题材。 对于体裁来说，本次四级作文属于正反对比论证类的文体。比较出人意料，又回到了老的考查模式。很多学生把考前死背的作文模板派上了用场。但是这只能得到最基本的分数。虽然
英语考试作文 英语四级作文模板：教育类 教育类模板1： As the title indicates, “……”, the set of pictures apparently reminds us that…… . It is discernable that…… . The drawing virtually reminds its audience a widespread phenomenon existing negatively in the area of basic education in China, that is,…… . That is to say,…… . Such a practice is very harmful in terms of the following aspects.Firstly,…… . Secondly,…… . Last but not the least,…… . In my point of view,…… , but it is only part of the picture. On the other hand,…… . Therefore, it is an urgent task to…… . As children are the future of our nation, creating a good environment for their upbringing means creating a bright and promising future for our nation. 教育类模板2： The picture shows…… . symbolizes…… . As is quoted in the picture,…… .
预测作文20. Should Enterprises Hold an Annual Meeting? 1. 许多单位都喜欢在年底开年会 2. 有人却并不赞成这么做 3. 我的看法 【范文】 Should Enterprises Hold an Annual Meeting? Many companies tend to hold an annual meeting at the end of the year in recent years. The organizers believe both the company and the employees will benefit a lot from it. An annual meeting, if held successfully, can help create a harmonious working atmosphere in the company. Some people, however, are against this practice. They regard it a big waste of money to rent the meeting hall, to pay for the hostess, to eat in luxurious restaurants and so on. Besides, it would contribute to a considerable portion of the financial expenditure of the company. In consequence, it would inevitably lower the amount of money that goes to the employees. In my view, the advantages of holding the annual meeting outweigh its disadvantages. Firstly, the employees can be refreshed after a whole year?s hard working. Secondly, the conference gives colleagues valuable chances to get a further understanding of each other. Moreover, a good annual meeting can help create a sense of belonging in the heart of the staff. 预测作文21. Should Universities Lower Admission Requirements for Celebrities? 1. 近年来很多大学降低标准招收名人学生，有人对此反对 2. 也有人认为这很合理 3. 你的看法 【范文】 Should Universities Lower Admission Requirements for Celebrities? Nowadays, it is not rare to learn that some universities have lowered their admission requirements for celebrity students. Some people object strongly to this admission pattern, holding that it damages the basic rule of fairness in education. In addition, they argue that it would be an insult to college education if a person academically unqualified was admitted. For others, however, this practice is reasonable. For one thing, they say, since a celebrity has made significant contributions to the society, it is understandable that a university lowers its
作文 1、A course that has impressed you most in college. (大学中给你印象最深的一门课) 2、A classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college.(大学中对你影响最深的一位同学) 3、A campus activity that has benefited most.(使你受益最深的一项校园活动) 作文一：校园活动 Directions: From this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a camp activity that has benefited you most. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but more than 180 words。 As a college student, it is full of meaning to participate in various camps which are beneficial for us. Among the camps I involved before, the English Summer camp held by our university with a small group of Chinese college students as well as some friends from English Spoken countries made me the most impressive。 There are two factors for my belief. For one thing, I expanded my scope of knowledge for the lecture made by a professor of the Harvard University. Though I have been learning English for almost ten years, getting knowledge from foreign teachers can still be something inspiring. I really want to know about current English countries’culture, such as education, economy, politics and so on. In this way I could know more about the world and it would help me make right decisions when I graduate from university whether going abroad for further study or not. And it would also help me understand more about our own country. The second reason for me is that the activities also changed me a lot, including English corner, English drama play, interesting knowledge competition and the like. Undisputedly, all these activities can not only help us learn more skills but improve our English。 In conclusion, it was my great pleasure to take part in this activity. I do believe that other kinds of outdoor activities would bring us a lot of
英语四级作文模板整理，很详细~ 小编发现，关于作文模板的消息大家非常关注。今天带来的是不同需求下的几类模板，以便大家应对不同的情况和需要，背过立马就能用！为大家的复习在最短的时间里实现最大的提高! 一、用于作文开头的万能模板： 1、Many people insist that... 很多人(坚持)认为…… 这句话乍看没亮点，但将众人皆知的"think"换为"insist"有没有觉得高大上了许多？ 2、With the development of science and technology, more and more people believe that... 随着科技的发展,越来越多的人认为…… 这个可是小编当年的"杀手锏"啊，虽谈不上洋气，但正确率百分百啊，还超好记！ 3、A lot of people seem to think that... 很多人似乎认为…… "think"终于闪亮登场，但"seem to"为整个句子增添了点婉转之感，这种客观的方式貌似较受老外（尤其腐国人）喜爱。 二、引出不同观点的万能模板： 1、People's views on... vary from person to person. Some hold that... . However, others believe that.... 人们对……的观点因人而异。有些人认为.....然而其他人却认为…… 看这个长度就已然鹤立鸡群。其实，也是一个蛮简单也好记的模板。
2、Attitudes towards (drugs) vary from person to person. 人们对待吸毒的态度因人而异。 乍一看，跟上句的开头神似，其实就是省略掉了"people's"，不仅清爽而且好像高端了一些。 3、People may have different opinions on... 人们对……可能会有不同的见解。 又是一个婉转的句子，展示其客观性。 4、There are different opinions among people as to... 关于……人们的观点大不相同。 "different"虽拉低了水准，但"as to"又拯救了回来。 5、Different people hold different attitudes toward (failure). 对(失败)人们的态度各不相同。 这句话貌似亮点不多，顶多一个"hold"，但也是安全牌，容易理解。 三、得出最终结论的万能模板： 1、Taking all these factors into consideration, we naturally come to the conclusion that... 把所有这些因素加以考虑，我们自然会得出结论…… 很完全的答法，"take sth into consideration"短语的应用，加分。 2、Taking into account all these factors, we may reasonably come to the conclusion that... 考虑所有这些因素，我们可能会得出合理的结论…… "Take into account sth"短语似乎又比上句的"take sth into consideration"提升了一个层次。
1、网络游戏 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Online Games. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline below: 1)现在有些大学生沉迷于网络游戏，家长和学校对此忧心忡忡， 2)但有人认为网络游戏并非一无是处， 3)你的看法。 Online Games As a product of modern computer and the Internet, online games have become very popular among college students. A great many students have enjoyed great pleasure and satisfaction from these games. But as we see, some students lacking self-discipline are too much indulged in these games so that their health and academic performances are affected. This phenomenon has caused much worry from the teachers and parents. However, some others argue that online games are not always harmful. They can train the ability of youngsters to respond to things quickly. Moreover, they can stimulate their imagination and their interest in computer science. More importantly, it does bring college students much pleasure and release their pressure greatly. From my point of view, online games are a wonderful entertainment if you play them in a reasonable way. When they interfere too much with your study, it is better for you to give them up at once. Yet if you have enough self-control over them, you can certainly obtain real pleasure and benefit a lot from them. 2、考证热 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Certificate Craze on Campus. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline below: 1)近几年大学校园内出现“考证热”， 2)产生这一现象的原因， 3)你的看法。 Certificate Craze on Campus In recent years, to get a certificate has become a new craze among college students. Just randomly ask a student on campus what he or she is busy doing, quite possibly, you may get the answer that he is preparing for a certificate of some kind. Why does this craze appear? There are mainly two reasons behind this phenomenon. To begin with, it is the employment pressure that forces college students to get more certificates. With the admission expansion of colleges, a lot more graduates have to face the fierce competition in the job market. How can one make himself more competitive? More certificates at hand, maybe. Furthermore, diploma and certificates are still vital standards by which a good many employers measure a person’s ability. In order to increase the qualifications for a job, the students compel themselves to run from one exam to another. From my point of view, we should be more rational when it comes to certificates, since certificates do not necessarily prove one’s ability. Being crazy in getting certificates blindly is nothing but wasting time. To conclude, we should focus on improving our ability but not getting a certificate of no practical value.
Should Class Attendance Be Required? Required class attendance is so common at colleges and universities that many teachers and even students themselves simply assume it is a good thing. In fact, required class attendance does more harm than good. There are several reasons that teachers should not require attendance. First, rigid attendance policies do not benefit students' studies. For example, a student may have to give up a lecture which he finds important to his studies simply because of rigid attendance policies. Second, the lectures of some teachers are not always constructive. A student should be allowed to decide for himself whether an in-class experience is worthwhile when his teacher merely repeats material from the textbook or wastes class time by telling irrelevant stories. Finally and most importantly, there is no proven correlation between attendance and performance in a course. A student may never miss a single attendance in a course, but it doesn 't mean that he has acquired the knowledge of this course. Required class attendance policies may secure one hundred percent attendance for a course, but it does not make much sense.