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英语作文范例 The Bicycle in China The bicycle is the most popular means of transportation in
China. China is a country “on bicycle wheels”. People ride them for various purposes such
as going to and from school and work. Bicycles are very cheap and easy to buy in China. There are many advantages to riding a bicycle. First, using
a bicycle can greatly help reduce the air pollution in many big cities. Second, people
can improve their health by riding a bicycle. The future of bicycle will be bright. In some European
countries, city governments have arranged pedestrians to use “public bicycles” to travel
round the city center free of charge. Should Men and Women Be Equal? People have different ideas about this issue, Some people
say that men are superior to women in ability because men are physically stronger, do
most of the hard labor in the world and hold most important positions. Other people believe that women have the ability to compete
with men. There have been many famous women state leaders and great scientists in the
world. We should fully carry out the principle “to each according to his work” so
that the enthusiasm of both men and women for work can be fully aroused. In my opinion, men and women should be equal if they
contribute the same. It is not fair if they are not treated equally. HOW TO GET HAPPINESS There is no doubt that happiness is the most precious thing
in the world. Without it, life will be empty and meaningless. If you wish to know how to
get happiness, you must pay attention to the following two points. First, health is the secret of happiness (the key to
happiness). Only a strong man can enjoy the pleasure of life. Try to keep it by doing some
exercise every day. Secondly, happiness consists in contentment. A man who is
dissatisfied with his present condition is always in distress. Try to enjoy what you have
and don’t long for what you can not obtain. Finally, hope is the way that you pursue in your life. You
can not have a dream beyond your reach but you must always have hope and try to make it
come true. You will feel happy if you try to keep these in your mind. Wealth and Happiness Everybody wants to get wealth. In today’s material world,
making money or becoming wealthy symbolizes a person’s success and capability. Many
people just make every effort, pay any price to attain greater wealth. With money,
they can but nice, large apartments in nice neighborhood; with money, they can own
stately luxury cars. Wealth seems with money, they can own stately luxury cars. Wealth
seems to bring all happiness in life. In my opinion, people cannot do anything without money, but
money is not everything. What money will bring you depends on your personal belief
and goal in life. If you are kind enough to help others, especially the poor, money is a
good thing to you. With it, you can do much more for the benefit of people and your country,
and it will and to your own happiness. If you want money just for your own needs,
you’ll never be satisfied or happy. In a word, you should have money spent for more people, only
then can money be the source of your happiness. Hobby（嗜好） Hobbies are very important to a person. Without having any
hobby, life won't be as colorful as it should be. I have a variety of hobbies, such
as collecting stamps, playing musical instruments, reading, and doing sport activities. When I am free, I will spend time on my hobbies. When I am
in a blue mood, I will also do my hobbies to cheer myself up. Hobbies can help us improve
our moods. Many hobbies requires devotion. For example, when you play a musical
instrument, you have to practice over and over in order to perform good music. After a period if you still enjoy it, gradually it will
become a hobby of yours. But, remember: A hobby is like gold under the ground; no hobby
will come to you unless you dig it out yourself. If you can treat study as one of you
hobbies, learning will be more enjoyable. I hope all of you can find your own hobbies and
also have fun from them. BOOKS As is well known, books teach us to learn life, truth,
science and many other useful things. They increase our knowledge, broaden our minds and
strengthen our character. In other words, they are our good teachers and wise friends.
This is the reason why our parents always encourage us to read more books. Reading is a good thing, but we must pay great attention to
the choice of books. It is true that we can derive benefits from good books. However, bad
books will do us more harm than good. Reading books needs some methods. Some books need to read carefully
to digest the content and some require just scan to get the information
you need. So you have different ways to read books in different ways. Time Lost time is never found again. But many people often
neglect time and waste it. People regard the proverb "Time is money" as a formula.
In truth, we can earn the lost money again but can't find the lost time any more. Time is much
more precious than money. If we treasure money, we should treasure time more. Now I have a new plan for using my time wisely. I am a
student, and all I have to do is read books and get knowledge from books. When I am waiting
for the bus every morning, I can read a book or remember some English words. At night, when I go to the bed but can't fall asleep soon, I
can review what I have read during the day. Although I like to watch TV, I won't watch
vulgar programs to consume my precious time. I must make the most of my time now lest I
should regret in the future. Automobiles Automobiles, as a product of modern civilization, have been
playing a vital part in the daily activities of human society. Industry needs
automobiles for farming as well as transportation. Every day, automobiles drive people to and
from work. On weekends automobiles take families for joyful outings. And during
holiday seasons, automobiles fill the highways everywhere, even in remote areas. It could be
said that the wheels of automobiles move society forward. But automobiles
have also given rise to a series of problems. For example, cities are overcrowded with automobiles. They create a lot of noise and
traffic accidents which disable（伤残） or kill
many people each year. Worst of all perhaps is the air pollution caused by the exhaust gases produced by automobiles. Some of
the gases are highly toxic(有毒的) and a
serious health hazard. Choosing an Occupation Every one faces the problem of choosing an occupation after
graduation from college or university, which plays a vital role in his life. An
appropriate occupation makes a man work with zest(热情）
and vigor, as well as contribute to his country. To make a wise
choice, two important things should be taken into consideration. One is the interest, the other, the demands of people and society.
Only if the two aspects are connected, can a man show his talent and ability to the best
advantage. If the two conflict, the former should be under the latter, for the
people's interests are more important than the individual's. In regard to
my choice in the future, I am fond of learning foreign languages; what is more, with the implementation of the Open-Door Policy,
exchange between home and abroad in economy and culture has been growing
significantly, thus I'm determined to be a qualified interpreter. Environmental Protection Today the quality of our natural environment has become an
important issue. The world population is rising so quickly that the world has become
too crowded. We are using up our natural resources and at the same time polluting our
environment with dangerous chemicals. If we continue to do this, life on earth cannot
survive. Concerned
people have made some progress in environmental protection. Governments of many countries have established laws to
protect the air, forests and sea resources and to stop environmental pollution. Still more
measures should be taken to solve environmental problems. People should be further educated to recognize the importance of the
problems, to use modern methods of birth control, to conserve(保存） our natural resources and recycle（再循环 ） our
products. We are sure that we can
have a better and cleaner place in the future. Travelling It is exciting to visit different places. As you travel, you
will see beautiful sceneries typical of the region. Besides, you can meet and make friends with
people of different colors and races. Finally, you can get to know the customs and
living habits of the local people. Today people are so fond of travelling that tourism has
become one of the faster growing industries in most countries. The main
reason why people travel is, perhaps, for pleasure. For example, having worked hard throughout the weekdays, people will find a
widened trip to the nearby mountains or beaches a real relaxation. For another example,
spending an annual holiday travelling abroad is an especially satisfying
experience for those who do not have much of an opportunity to be away from their homelands.
When people return from their travel, they will generally feel fresh and energetic,
ready to work harder. Travelling is
also one of the best means for learning. You may have read or heard about something but you can never get an accurate picture of
it until you see it for yourself. Seeing is believing. Furthermore, if you area
careful observer, you can learn much during your travel about the geography, biology, and
history of the places you visit. No matter how well educated you are, there is always
a lot for you to learn through travelling. The knowledge acquired from travel, as you will
have found in your life, is no less valuable than that from any influential reference book. Health and Life As the saying goes, you don’t know what happiness is until
you lose it’ you don’t know what health is until you are ill. “Health is of vital
importance to life” sounds like a cliche to everyone, but it is absolutely true. The negligence of the delicate balance of your body and
soul, the harmful habits such as smoking, excessive drinking and burning mid-night oil
will catch up with you someday. How many big plans are interrupted by bad health! Even a
normal life is unimaginable without the guarantee of health. How to keep fit is an eternal topic of diversity and
controversy. Regardless of all the different suggestions poured from all kinds of sources, one
should do at least two things for him/herself. First, hold an active and optimistic attitude
toward life and maintain a mental well-being. Second, live a regular life and keep a
balanced diet. Anyway, a healthy life is within reach when you begin to adjust your
mind and body. COOD HEALTH We all wish (hope) to be happy. Most people say you are
happy if you are in good health. So we should take good care of our health. Health is the best treasure (which) a man can possess. Money
can do many things, but it cannot buy happiness. However, so long as man is in good
health, he can enjoy the pleasures of human life. How do you keep fit: In order to insure good health we must
pay attention to three things. They are-nourishing food, fresh air and proper
exercise. So hope you live in a good environment and eat healthy food and do enough
exercises and get rid of bad habits. MONEY Everybody wishes to get money so that he can maintain his
livelihood. Some of them think the more the better. We normally say we can afford to
have nothing but we can not having no money. Money is so useful that it is impossible for mankind to live
without it. For this reason, we have an interesting proverb. It says “Money can make the
world go around.” If you have money, you can buy nearly everything you need. In a word,
money is more powerful than anything else. However, money should not be wasted. It must be used for
some proper purposes. We young men should form the good habit of not spending money
in the wrong way. It is easy to spend and waste them but it is hard to earn them in
the right way. Sometimes money can not buy everything, for instance, life
and love. So money is important but money is not everything. FACTORS OF SUCCESS I would rather suffer hardships than fail. In other words,
to achieve success is my only desire. We all know that there are many factors of success.
Now let me write down the most important ones in the following. Diligence—Foolish as a person is, he can succeed in his work
if he works hard. That does not admit of any doubt. Many successful examples show
that they are successful because they are diligent. Perseverance—When you fail, don’t lose heart. Keep on
working until you accomplish your aim. You must have this in mind that there is nothing
in the world that can be done easily. It will take your time even your whole life to do
that. Honesty—If you tell lies or do not keep your words, no one
will rely on you. I would rather be scolded than cheat (others). Nowadays people cannot live
without others. It will be a dangerous thing if no one believes you. It is the duty of every citizen to honor the national flag.
Why? Because the national flag is the symbol of a country. To respect it means to respect
the country. In other words, if a man loves his country, he must love the national flag. THE NATIONAL
FLAG In school, the national flag is usually raised at a certain
time every day. Then the principal, teachers, staff and students are to (must) stand
before it and sing the national anthem. It is indeed extremely meaningful to attend such a
ceremony. Some people are trying their best to keep is rising.
Soldiers were fighting with enemy in order to keep the flag rising in the field. Sportsmen are
doing their best to win the game and they are so excited when the flag is rising in the
ceremony. WHY SHOULD WE STUDY ENGLISH If you want to ask me why we should study English, my answer
will be simple and clear. Now let me enumerate the reasons one by one in the
following. In the first place, English has become an international
language. If you know English, you can communicate with foreigners and you can make a trip
round the world without being misunderstood. In the second place, most valuable books, newspapers and
magazines are written in English. If you wish (hope) to get knowledge directly, you
must learn English. In the third place, you can find your job in a foreign
company and even work abroad. Here English is not only as a tool of your communication but
also a way to make your living. THE BENEFITS OF TRAVELING I am always interested in traveling. My reasons are quite
(extremely) simple and clear. If anybody is not satisfied with my viewpoint(s), we can have a
discussion. In the first place, traveling increases our knowledge. Only
by traveling can we see things outside our home town, as Chinese saying goes “ Traveling
ten thousand miles and reading ten thousand books. In the second place, traveling is good to our health. While
we are traveling, we usually exercise our bodies. You get fresh air in mountains and
forest when you travel in them. In conclusion, traveling both benefit your mind and body. I
earnestly hope that everybody must seize (grasp at) the opportunity of
traveling. HOW TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN My aim is to become a good citizen so as to be able to
render service to our country. However, to become a good citizen is not an easy thing. He
has many duties to fulfill. The first duty of a good citizen is to love his country. He
should love his country where he was born and was educated. he He is to (must) be ready to
sacrifice even his own life for the country. His second duty is to obey the law and help the government
(to) maintain order. As a good citizen, he should try to do as many good deeds as
possible and also prevent others from violate the law. If everybody can do so, the
country will be rich and strong (powerful). THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION It is impossible for us to make our country rich and strong
without developing education. Why? Because education gives people knowledge and teaches
them how to become good citizens so as to be able to serve their country. No
wonder they say that education decides the progress, prosperity and civilization of a
country. Nowadays most countries in the world are enforcing
compulsory education. It is necessary for all kinds of people, both rich and poor, to
receive education. It is important to have this education because that education is the
necessity for people’s life and work in the future. Good education can help to develop science and technology of
the country. So we must develop education if we want our country strong and
powerful. INDUSTRY (DILIGENCE) It is a matter of course that industry will bring us
success, wealth and good luck. I am sure that a hard-working person can always succeed in the
work which he wants to do. This is unchangeable truth. Idleness is the opposite of industry. It is the source of
all evil. An idle man only enjoys playing and making pleasures. That he is doomed to failure
is of no doubt. We should not follow his example. Many examples show you will be successful if you are
diligent and you surely fail if you are not as the saying goes: Diligence brings luck. My Hometown My native town is X. We have settled down here since my
grandfather was a child. In other words, my family has lived here for more than one hundred
years. It is a small village. There are about one thousand
inhabitants. Most of them are farmers. The mode of their living is very simple. However,
they have already possessed television sets and refrigerators even cars. They made up
their minds to live a modern life. I love my hometown because I grew up there and I have many
happy memories there. I often have my dreams of it. I like the people there. They
are kind, diligent and hardworking. MY SCHOOL LIFE When I was six years old, I began to go to school. The first
school attended was a primary school. There were many subjects which were taught
in the school, such as Chinese, arithmetic, history, geography, drawing and so
forth. As a student in China, I had to study very hard. My parents were quite proud of me. After I studied there in my primary school for three years,
I entered a junior high school. When I was twelve years old, I became a student of a senior
high school. I still studied very hard. Except on sick leave I was never absent from
class. Everybody looked upon me as a model student. Now I am studying in a university. I also have to study hard
thought I have more time I can arrange because it is not easy to find a good job if you
don’t do so. I still want to attend the exam for postgraduates. I have a dream for my
future and I hope my dream will come true. WAR War is cruel and disastrous. Though the people in the world
are all opposed to war, they can by no means avoid it. This is indeed a regrettable
thing. Common people are eager for peace in the world. War is very terrible. Everybody hears it with fear. In a war
thousands and thousands of lives will be lost and a large amount of money will be
wasted. It brings us untold miseries and damage. Sometimes the victories also suffer a lot. To sum up, so long as war is unavoidable, human beings
cannot enjoy lasting peace. How tragic their fate is! We should educate people to love
each other and to love peace. Try to be generous and live peacefully together. Happiness Happiness exists everywhere. Everyone has a different
definition to the true meaning of happiness. Some people think possessing a great deal of
money is the secret to happiness, while others feel giving aid to others makes them
happy. I approve of the latter there are many poor people in our
society, and we can contribute some money to charities to help them. When the poor receive
our assistance, their lives will improve. Smiles will appear on their faces, and this is
the best reward we can get from helping others. Regardless of gratitude of price, we should help others from
the depths of our hearts. When we see their happy smiles, we will be happy as well. So
I think that true happiness comes from the mind. The place of Science and Technology in Modern Life Human life can not continue without science and technology.
For many years, human society has developed with the advance of science and
technology while the development of science and technology has in turn brought
the process to mankind. So the life we are living now is more civilized than that of
our fore fathers. The
development of science and technology have brought about many changes in people's life. For example, the invention of television and
space rocket have opened a new era for mankind. Through the use of TV people can hear
the sound and learn the events happening thousands of miles away. Owing to the
invention of spaceship and rocket, the dream of man's landing on the moon has now come
true. Science and
technology also play an important role in our socialist construction. We may say, our socialist construction is just like a
skyscraper, while science and technology are its base. Without the base, the skyscraper
can't be built. Therefore, we should try our best to contribute to the development of
science and technology so as to provide a more solid base to build our country. Energy
Resources China is rich in various energy resources. Coal and
petroleum, for instance, are two major ones. They are essential in developing the country's
industry, science and technology. China has done a great deal in the past few
decades to raise its output of coal and petroleum. Three energy
resources are being used up rapidly, With the building of four modernization, new industrial and science projects are
springing up like bamboo shoots after rain. They are all big consumers of energy resources.
Besides there has been considerable waste in the utilization of these resources. To avoid an
energy crisis in the future, the government must take certain measures. First, it should let people know the importance of saving
energy. Second, efforts should be made to develop new energy resources, such as solar
energy, geothermal(地热） energy and so on. We have reason to be optimistic in this
respect. Air Pollution Air pollution is one of the major problems of the modern
world. A great deal of energy is needed to run the factories of modern industrial nations.
Automobile, trains, planes and busses need energy, too. Nearly all of this energy is
produced by burning fuels. The burning produces wastes, some of which remain in the air,
causing air pollution. Scientists are
finding ways to stop air pollution especially in big industrial areas and densely-populated cities. They are studying new ways of
generating electricity that may be less damaging to the environment. In the meantime, many
power plants are being modernized to give off less polluted material. Also,
engineers try to design and locate new power plants to do minimum damage to the environment. However, it
may be that we still have a long way to go before we have a "clean"
world. Nearly all of the countries are trying hard to prevent and
control air pollution. There indeed seems to be no end to tasks that environmentalists
will be required to do. People will continually find new ways to control pollution. Computer The computer is widely used in all fields of society. Today,
wherever you go, you will find computers being used. For example, computers are used in
universities, large corporations, and small offices, etc. It has even entered
the homes of ordinary people. As it is able to store and process a large amount of
information, the computer bring about great convenience and high efficiency to people of all
walks of life. Computers can
help people in different ways. For example, computer help scientists in analyzing data and doing complex calculation. For another
example, computers are made use of by engineers in designing a plane, or a
spaceship. Besides, computers may also play a great role in helping children with their
lesson. Whatever you are doing, you many find computer a useful aid. However, the
computer must be designed and instructed by man. What is more, it is true that computers can make decisions, but they need
detailed instructions and programs prepared by humans to operate. Therefore, the
computer can never replace the human brain. Opening-door Policy Makes China Strong Modern Chinese history leads us to the conclusion that
socialism, not capitalism is best for China. But how a socialist China should look at
capitalism and more importantly, make use of the better side of capitalism for its own
advantage is of vital(至关） importance to the country. As far as our
country's economic construction is concerned, taking advantage of the part of capitalism that is useful to us means we need to
develop foreign trade, introduce advanced technology and better management, and make use of
foreign funds. It also means we can absorb some of the economic theories, and make
use of those economic policies, methods and measures that comply with(遵循） the law of mass production
and a commodity economy. By opening our
windows wider to the outside world, people can learn more about other peoples and learn to make sensible judgments. Absorbing the
better part of the cultures of other people to enrich ourselves is the best way to
safeguard our socialist culture. So taking advantage of capitalism and stepping up economic
reforms is the only way to make China strong. Closing the county to international
exchanges will only keep it weak. The Brain and the Computer Some recent developments in the computer industry make scientists
predict that the gap between human beings and machines will be closed about the
year 20000. To understand
the significance of this prediction let us compare the human brain with existing computers. The brain consumes electrical energy at
the rate of 25 watts and occupies a volume of one tenth of a cubic foot. The brain
houses between 10 billion and 100 billion items of information. Every brain cell is
directly connected to many other cells. As a result, the cells in which information is stored can
communicate with thousands of other cells. However, the
computer consumes 1000,000 watts of electrical power and occupies hundreds of cubic feet of space. Its million items of
immediately accessible information. In contrast, the computer memory is like a cell of
pigeonholes, with no thinking capacity and no connections elsewhere. In a word, the
electronic brains are hopelessly inadequate in comparison with the human brains. Modernization of Family Life With the rapid development of the society, family life is
becoming modernized. Years ago, people considered owing radios, sewing machines,
watches and bicycles as being modernized. But in recent years, almost all families have TV
sets, refrigerators and washing machines. It is very common to see people ride
motorcycles or even drive private cars and more and more families have telephones,
computers and air-conditioners. The
modernization of family life brings us convenience and comfort. One may enjoy
TV or radio programs, communicate with his friends through
telephone or work with his computer while his washing machine, refrigerator and
air-conditioners are running. And by car or motorcycle one can quickly reach wherever he wants
to go. In spite of
this, these modern facilities also bring us disadvantages. For example, radiation from TV sets and computers is harmful to our
health; improper driving of cars and motorcycles becomes the major cause of traffic
accidents. The quietness of a family is often disturbed by a false dialing or unwelcome phone
call. But it is believed that these disadvantages will be disposed of with the improvement of
modernization and our life will be more healthy and more comfortable. Energy Resources China is rich in various energy resources. Coal and
petroleum, for instance, are two major ones. They are essential in developing the country's
industry, science and technology. China has done a great deal in the past few
decades to raise its output of coal and petroleum. Three energy
resources are being used up rapidly, With the building of four modernization, new industrial and science projects are
springing up like bamboo shoots after rain. They are all big consumers of energy resources.
Besides there has been considerable waste in the utilization of these resources. To avoid an
energy crisis in the future, the government must take certain measures. First, it should let people know the importance of saving
energy. Second, efforts should be made to develop new energy resources, such as solar
energy, geothermal(地热） energy and so on. We have reason to be optimistic in this
respect. Competition Competition makes people original and creative. It very
necessary to compete if human society wants to advance. (Even animals compete for
survival.) Without it, we would become lazy and nobody would rake any responsibility. When
three monks live together, there will be no drinking water. This Chinese proverb
vividly describes why China's productivity was so low before Mr Deng came to power. At
that time, we had the so-called planned economy. There was no competition at all.
So neither farmers nor workers worked hard. China was on the edge of collapse. Competition
can stimulate people to try their best to do anything. For example, in 100-meter race, each sportsman runs as quickly as possible,
trying to win the champion. The same things happen in our society and in our daily life.
If a company wants to surpass others, it must compete with them. It must raise its
efficiency. All the companies doing this will no doubt benefit the whole society and the
whole human race. Being a
student, I must compete with other students in our studies. I must study hard
in all the fields so that I can be a useful man when I enter
the society after graduation. Students’ Part-time jobs There are many advantages for a student to have a part time
job. For instance, it helps him to realize that no success comes from nothing. It
enables him to be independent and builds up his self-confidence. Therefore, part-time jobs can
get the students out of the ivory tower and give them the opportunity to know more of
himself and of his personal value in society. As everything has two sides, the disadvantages can’t be
ignored. Part-time jobs cut into students’ study time; some even become so preoccupied with
making money that they ca ‘t focus their attention on studying. In the end, the
students may fall behind or fail in their studies. In my opinion, students can choose to take up a job
according to their own situation. The most important thing is for him to keep a good balance, put
his study on top of the list and assign an adequate amount of time to it. Ideals Everyone has his ideals. A businessman wishes to make
greater profit; a farmer expects bumper harvests; a student tries to learn more and better.
And everyone strives, with more or less effort, to realize his ideal. One should be sensible about whether his ideal is well
founded or not. If it is, one has to plan and work hard for its realization. Effort, skill and
persistence are all necessary. And very often, one has to get help from others, including
advice and support in one form or another. My ideal is to become a doctor, It is said that the field of
medicine is a well-paid profession, but I take it as a lofty profession entrusted
with saving people’s lives. To realize my ideal I have concentrated on laboratory work to
develop the analytical skills necessary to become a qualified doctor. I am sure I will
realize my ideal if I persevere in this pursuit. Is Failure a Bad Thing? Failure is what often happens. It is everywhere in our life.
Students may fail in exams, scientists may fail in their research work, and athletes may
fail in competitions. Although failure happens to everyone, attitudes towards
failure are various. Some people don’t think their failure is a very important thing
at all. So they pay no attention to it. As a result, they will have the same failure a period
later. Some people think themselves are fools and lose their hearts in everything
after they get a failure. Consequently, they spend their time and energy on useless
things and they may really be fools as they have thought. Other people are quite different from the two kinds of
people mentioned above. Instead of being distressed and lost, they draw a lesson from every
failure and become more experienced. After hard work, they will be successful in the
end. It is said that failure is the mother of success. Success will be gained after times of
failures so long as we are good at drawing lesson from our failures. In my opinion, failure is not a bad thing, the really bad
thing is taking a failure as failure or even lose our heart after failure. Sympathy Sympathy is common to all human beings. We feel sympathetic
for someone when justice cannot prevail for him. Even if he has committed a
crime, most people still show grief for the consequences a man has to face as he may be
deprived of social status and opportunity because of a mistake that seems trivial in
appearance. Yet people are least sympathetic towards human beings also. Most people show sympathy for other animals and plants
falling victim to mankind's progress, seeing a distorted ladder leaning against the
wrong wall. People do feel angry when they see droughts, earthquakes, political conflicts, or
even massacres rupture humanity, but those are temporary problems that can be
solved in a matter of time, whereas environmental problems may continue for decades and
most people are truly sympathetic for the rights of countless living things they
themselves are destroying. Sympathy means a lot in our daily life. It motivates us to
develop the capacity for helping the weak. But bear in mind that what the weak ones mostly
crave is not emotional support, but realistic chances to stand on an equal level
with their brothers to strive for a better future. Confucianism and other Chinese philosophies
have adequate principles that can lead people to use sympathy in the best way.
Sympathy plays an important role in improving the world. Save the Endangered Animals Scientists have estimated that over 40,000 different kinds
of animals are going to be extinct in the next few years. Why will they be extinct? The
reasons are as follows: Natural Factors. Second, artificial reasons are the most
important. Those who kill and eat wild and precious animals, like tigers, lions, elephants
and rhinoceroses, make a lot of money by selling the animals' skin, horns and even guts.
How cruel they are Take tigers for example, they're disappearing. Humankind destroys their habitat. In the last century, the
world's population of tigers has dropped by 95 percent. However, the whole world eventually
wakes up and starts trying their best to give the rare animals a better environment.
They make a lot of strong laws to protect animals form being harmed and punish those
selfish guys who hurt these valuable animals. But that's not enough. We not only have to protect those
endangered species, but also have to refuse to eat and buy them. Maybe those animals will
be able to survive in the future. Learning Through My Idol Everyone has his or her own idol. Some offer negative stand
with the latter. My idol is a Hollywood movie star --- Sandra bullock. I've admired her
for two and a half years. I think she has an incredible magical power. She's the best actress
in my heart. Actually I am deeply influenced by her. About two years ago. I rented a
video called "speed," starring Sandra. At that time, I still didn't know who she was. Because of
the leading man (Keanu Reeves). But after seeing that great movie, I was totally
starstruck! Her performance and smile really attracted me. At that time, I started
collecting everything about Sandra from magazines, TV and newspapers. But unfortunately, I couldn't
find much information in Taiwan. That really disappointed me. All I could do was to
get on the internet. Luckily, there were many foreign web sites. I was really happy then.
But there was a big problem for me: the Web sites were all in English. So, English became
an important part in my life. I was determined to learn English well and to be able
to read and understand everything. The craziest
thing I've ever done was to record all her movies, film previews and interviews. I listened to them over and over every single
day. When I heard any vocabulary which I didn't understand, I would look up them
in the dictionary. That was a good for me because I could learn them in a very short time.
It does work, and I never get tired of doing this. It's been two years since then, and
my listening and reading abilities are better than before. I can even chat with my
foreign friends on the internet. Now, just wasn't to say, "Thank you so much,
Sandra." Finally, if you guys have an idol like me, I hope you all can get something positive from that
person. A Success It's my school's tradition for sophomores to take part in an
English Play Contest each year. Most classes are eager to participate, and my class is
no exception. Frankly speaking, we've been preparing since the 10th grade, so
we've already had experience acting. At first, I was afraid I would ruin my image and
that my fellow students would make fun of me in my funny costume. Well runs an old saying,
"You never know until you try." After the first rehearsal, I realized that my own character
couldn't be better because I could entertain the audience and have fun at the same time! We made use of the spring break to practice a lot. At the
beginning, all of us felt clumsy and were unable to be ourselves. Then, we worked hard and
rehearsed over and over! Though it was exhausting, we all thought it would be worth
it. All of us were certain that we would take first place in the contest. The date for the competition eventually arrived; we were all
set for the big moment. Though I was very tense, I was glad I was able to show all
the hard work I'd put into my role in the end. My class was the third to perform. We won
the contest! Our tram had achieved the goal. I realized that cooperation truly plays a
vital part in teamwork. This experience has taught me how to get on well with others in a
group, and above all, how to face a large crowd without any fear! Beautiful Taiwan Start your trip through Taiwan by going to Taipei and visit
the National Palace Museum. The Chinese culture there will surprise you Visiting Taiwan
is a lot of fun. Even at night, you can see many interesting things in night markets. In Tamsui, you can watch the beautiful sunsets. There are
many beaches. In Taichung, you can eat various delicacies like delicious suncakes and
you can go and visit Sun Moon Lake. Rowing boats on the lake is very relaxing. Then
go to Jade Mountain. It's almost 4000 meters high, so don't forget to take extra
clothes to keep warm when you go mountain climbing. The next place is the east coast. You'll enjoy driving or
walking through beautiful Taroko Gorge. After visiting the gorge, many people like to go
white-water rafting in sunny Hualien! Now how about the southern part? Driving from
Hualien to Tainan is beautiful. Taiwan is good because its historical places are famous. In
Kaohsiung, you can see a lot of ships. And you'll love lying on the beach and eating
seafood in Kenting. So don't forget to tell your friends about beautiful Taiwan. Television The creation of television was regarded as a scientific
miracle. From then on, it has played a vital role in our daily lives. We benefit a lot
from it. First and foremost, television enables us to keep in touch with what is happening
throughout the world. TV news informs us of the latest would affairs. Moreover, it brings
us joy and pleasure and adds brilliant colors to our life. Were it not for television, we
wouldn't live in such a highly developed society. Nowadays, television also gives rise to many new problems.
For example, there are now many violent programs on TV and a great number of children
copy these actions. In addition, it is bad for children to spend a lot of time
sitting in front of the screen. This is the reason why all children wear glasses today. Last but not
least, I'm convinced that everyone should make use of their intelligence to do
something creative. Unfortunately, many people simply indulge in watching TV. I'm of the opinion that it is not easy to tell whether
television programs are good or bad. We should be selective of what we watch, I'm convinced that
every individual can led a meaningful life with the company of the television. Education The information explosion and education not only broadened
people's horizons, but also enriched their lies. The government is taking definite steps
to reform the education system, but this has also raised a lot of questions. Many
people receive higher education, but they don't comprehend the true meaning of
education. With increasing numbers of violent incidents occurring in
schools and criminal gangs posing a threat to campus life, we need to address these
immediate problems as we improve our educational system. Education enables our
country gain a foothold in the world, and no country can afford to neglect education. It
develops the character and mentality of its people. The government has offered free and compulsory education to
help enable our citizens to keep up with times. And yet, there is no denying the fact
that schools are still focused on passing exams, so analytical thinking and practical
applications get little or no emphasis. Education needs to be livened up and not just focus on
simply passing exams and getting good grades. Our authorities should be concerned
with making clear plans to reform and achieve these goals in future. The Importance of Love Love makes the world go around. Without love, we will treat
each other coldly. Nowadays, many people are selfish and care only about their
own families. This is only one kind of love and is not true love. Love is more than emotions between men and women. Love is a
great power. It makes the world seem smaller and it makes people become closer
together. Why do people fight with each other? Don't they love the people they are
quarreling with? They do, but they don't know how to be thoughtful or how to express their
love. For example, when an old man crosses a road, you can help him by supporting him
with your arm. It is a simple action, but the old man will appreciate this.
Without love, families will quarrel. Without love, friends will not be friendly. Without
love societies will not be peaceful, so love is a very important part of the world. Fashions and Me Due to the abundance of the material goods and rapid
development of civilization, people are becoming more and more particular about what they
use and wear. An increasing number of manufacturers have focused on designing
things that will appeal to consumers. Those who sell a lot of their products dominate
the market and lead a trend that most people will follow right away. If their products
do not improve, they are doomed to fade away. Why are so many people addicted to fashionable things? I
think it's because they are fond of showing off . They want to dress themselves in
amazing costumes and perform unique actions to draw others' attention. Actually, many
people only buy certain trademarks without making sure that the product aren't
fakes. This situation allows the market to be flooded with pirated copies. It can't do any
good but increase piracy, cause unexpected losses to original companies and harms our
international image. Moreover, following some trends can be dangerous. In my opinion, as teenagers, we should acquire knowledge and
do something significant for our society, and not just be snobbish pursuers of
fashions. Learning is a Lifelong Career As food is to the body, so is learning to the mind. Our
bodies grow and muscles develop with the intake of adequate nutritious food. Likewise, we
should keep learning day by day to maintain our keen mental power and expand our
intellectual capacity. Constant learning supplies us with inexhaustible fuel for driving us
to sharpen our power of reasoning, analysis, and judgment. Learning incessantly is
the surest way to keep pace with the times in the information age, and an infallible
warrant of success in times of uncertainty. Once learning stops, vegetation sets in. It is a common
fallacy to regard school as the only workshop for the acquisition of knowledge. On the
contrary, learning should be a never-ending process, from the cradle to the grave. With the
world ever changing so fast, the cease from learning for just a few days will make
a person lag behind. What's worse, the animalistic instinct dormant deep in our
subconsciousness will come to life, weakening our will to pursue our noble ideal, sapping
our determination to sweep away obstacles to our success and strangling our desire for
the refinement of our character. Lack of learning will inevitably lead to the
stagnation of the mind, or even worse, its fossilization, Therefore, to stay mentally young,
we have to take learning as a lifelong career. A Dream A dream is to a man what wings are to a bird. With a dream
in the deep heart's core, a man is spontaneously driven to hitch his wagon to a star. A
dream is an inexhaustible source of energy that keeps our enthusiasm burning, and
kindles our desire to enhance our spiritual cultivation, refine our character, and upgrade
our quality of life. A life without a dream is like a bird with broken wings,
confined to a cage and oblivious of what lies beyond the range of its vision. On the contrary, a
man with a dream is like a warrior armed with ambition, foresight and gallantry, daring
to step into an unknown domain to make a journey of adventure. It is dream that adds
fullness, variety, and spice to our life and makes it worth living. I have a dream. It is d dream that is deeply rooted in human
nature. I dream that one day people of all origins can live in harmony and peace without
being discriminated against or persecuted. The bounty of the earth can be shared by
every single human being. When my dream comes true, all men will be truly equal,
happy, and free. Our Duty to the Community Some people are too ambitious. They want to do this, and
they want to do that. But they do not reflect which of the things they really have the
ability to do. Others are too pessimistic. They think that everything in this world is out
of order and not a single person can be found who is the right man in the right place.
They criticize, but they do not work. Neither the former nor the latter can do anything useful to
the community. The duty of a man to the community is to do something that
is really helpful, not only to himself, but also to the community at large. And in order to
do this duty, one must, first of all, choose a suitable occupation. Thomas Carlyle honored
two men, the toil-worn craftsmen and the inspired thinkers. He honored them because
mankind is benefited by them. Indeed, a farmer or a workman is as respectable as a
president or a governor, so far as the good he can do to the community is concerned. It
is the idler who is contemptible. Suppose there were a load of one hundred pounds in weight. It would seem that ambitious people are more useful to the
community than pessimistic ones, because the latter never attempt to do anything, while
the former always look for something to do. In my opinion, however, neither of the two
classes excels the other in merit. Ambitious people, actuated by secret motives to do
everything, often try to do many things at one time with the result of having nothing
accomplished. Pessimists are able to do something, but as they never attempt to do
anything they also accomplish nothing. War Generally, war is repugnant, but peace is welcome. While
peace is the ultimate goal of all of our undertaking in this world, war has been
inevitable in the course of human civilization. Does man have an innate taste for war? Or is
it just an acquired scheme learned from human society? We only know that there hasn't
been any period in the history during which the world was really at peace. Human beings pursue peace and prosperity through the
establishment of families, communities, and nations. Why should we let all these be
destroyed by wars? To reduce the possibility of war to the lowest extent, I
have two suggestions. First of all, education should be consolidated to eliminate
the brutality and beastliness in human nature. Knowledge derives from education and is a
surer road to wisdom. Wisdom enables us to distinguish right from wrong. It also
teaches us restraint and tolerance, two effective means of preventing wayward killing
and destruction. Another cure is religion. Most religions in the world
advocate philanthropism and forgiveness, which dissolve hatred and revenge.
Consequently, education and religion working side by side can transform a barbarian into a
civilized person. With wisdom and love, the human race as a whole will detest war and embrace
peace. Therefore, the results are just the same. On the other hand,
people who can do their duty to the community are neither ambitious nor pessimistic,
but do what their duty requires them to do. Protection of Wild animals It is known to everyone that the unrestrained slaughter of
wild animals has diminished the number of some endangered species. More and more species
are being driven to extinction every year. It is terrible to think that
magnificent animals are being sacrificed to human vanity. There are already laws enacted to prevent the
importation of rare animals and the products made from their flesh, skin and bones.
These laws must be strictly enforced. Violators of these laws must be severely punished
. Moreover, the public must be informed about the natural
treasures we stand to lose .If we don't take immediate action, we will be depriving future
generations of our most precious heritage. Because most people do not understand the
importance of wildlife, the wildlife is in a poor situation. We Chinese are fond of
eating anything delicious, so there are many animals killed by hunters. People enjoy
eating tigers, bears, birds, and lions, so there are fewer and fewer birds flying in the sky
and fewer and fewer bears running here and there in the forest. Instead, we often see
them for sale at the market. How poor they are! And how cruel we are! In my opinion, we should try every possible way to preserve
wildlife. First, no one is allowed to hurt any wild animal. Second, the authorities
concerned should punish those who kill any wild animal. Third, we should pay more
attention to those endangered species to protect them from being eaten. If we can do so,
nature must become very beautiful. Confucius 孔子 Twenty-five hundred years ago life in China was very hard.
Most of the people were hopelessly poor. Into these times one of China's great
leaders was born. He was Confucius. Confucius came from a noble family, but his parents were
poor. His father died when Confucius was only three years old. The boy was a good and
obedient son to his mother. He grew up to be quiet, thoughtful, and studious. As
Confucius watched the people around him, he became eager to help them. At last he left his family and started out his students to
be honest and kind, and to honor their parents. He taught them that a good man never lets
himself get angry. Many of his savings were gathered together and written down. One of his famous savings is "Do not do to others what
you do not wish others to do to you. " For years he wandered from province to province
spreading his ideas to all who would listen to him. Why Do We Need English? The one aspect of the English language that most of your
correspondents seem to be unaware of is its widespread use as the international
language of diplomacy, commerce and technology. It is the language of the United Nations and
its agencies as well as of many other international bodies. We would be foolish to
confine our vision to our national borders only. We are still, after all, dependent on
other countries for technical and industrial assistance. How can we hope to be
economically and technologically independent if we are not able to communicate in the areas
outside our own country? English must be taught in all our schools, not only for the
above reasons but also so that our students can go abroad to learn the techniques our
nation so urgently needs. We also need representatives who can command respect at the
international conference tables of the world. And if English is the common language
of communications for world diplomacy, economics and defence, then let us be as fluent
and proficient in it as possible, for the sake of our own country's advancement and
prestige. Cars and Air Pollution Too many cars have created a lot of serious problems in our
world. Besides congestion, accidents and fast fuel consumption are responsible for a
good part of air pollution in big cities. All the time, they are pumping huge amounts of
waste gases into the atmosphere. These gases are very harmful, causing disease
and even death. Last winter, car fumes formed heavy smog over Beijing, making the
sky gloomy for weeks and deteriorating people's health. One possible solution is to design and develop clean cars
and clean fuels. In Tsinghua University, campus buses are driven by electricity. In
Beijing some of the public buses begin to run on natural gas, which does not give off as much
carbon dioxide as the petrol. But it may take decades for the new models of clean
cars to completely replace the traditional ones. Another solution is to develop modern public transportation
systems and restrict the use of private cars. If the price of petrol rises constantly and
the public vehicles are efficient and convenient enough, most people will not private cars.
And the total number of cars in big cities will reduce greatly. On the whole, the
elimination of air pollution needs the co-efforts from the government, the public and the
environments. This problem will be solved only with the help of science and technology. Fake Commodities Fake and poor quality commodities are a serious problem.
Many things can be faked such as soybean sauce, vinegar, bicycles, and many other
things. The interests of consumers are affected, and many enterprises keep losing
money because of cheap fake commodities. There are some reasons for such a phenomenon. The major one
is the desire of some people to “make easy money”. These people think nothing of
the law of the protection of intellectual property rights. To get rid of fake and poor quality commodities, the
government should educate people to obey the law of the protection of individual intellectual
property rights and not to sell any fake goods. The government should punish severely and
close down all the factories producing fake goods. On Keeping a Diary in English Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to
improve our English writing ability. Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter
and takes less time. It can help us to cultivate the habit of thinking in English. If we
persist in this practice, gradually we'll learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we inevitably run up against
a lot of difficulties .In the first place, it often happens that we have trouble finding
appropriate words and phases to give expression to our mind. Secondly , there are many
idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into
English properly. Certainly, there are some other roadblocks we may come across in our
keeping a diary in English. As far as I'm concerned, my suggestion is that we should
always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever
something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our
dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary
in English for the development of our writing skills. Are Prizes a Good Thing? Nobody denies that competitions with prizes can bring
people's initiative into full play. Encouraged by a strong desire to win a prize, one will go
all out to seek his greatest success. Consequently, the best achievements will be
obtained in a game with awards. However, the prompting of a prize does not always lead to
desirable results. For example, a competitor who cannot overcome the temptation of
a prize is likely to take a stimulant .And the hopeless competitor sees nothing but the
prize, which might cause improper behavior. In my opinion, the remedy lies in moral
education of competitors. This will help them to understand the slogan:
"Friendship--first, and competition--second. "Then, prices will play a better
part in any contest. Generally speaking, I believe that prizes are a good thing. The Value of Time As a popular saying goes, "Time is money. "In
fact, time is more precious than money. When money is spent, you can earn it back if you want to.
However, when time is gone, it will never come back. As the pace of modern life continues to accelerate ,the time
at our disposal is quite limited. But there are a lot of things to be done in our
lives. We should make full use of our time to fulfil what is useful to us. For instance, as students
we should devote most of our time to our academic studies. In this way we
can acquire new knowledge and skill necessary for our future carrier. In my opinion, wasting time means wasting our valuable life.
But many of us don't realize this .They think time is inexhaustible. I'm not in favor of
such of a view .Hence ,my conclusion is that we should never put off what can be today
until tomorrow. On Developing Tourism Tourism, a "smokeless industry", is developing
rapidly in China. With the open and reform policy being carried out, thousands upon thousands of
foreign visitors are crowding into our country. The are eager to see this old
mysterious land with a splendid culture of more than 5000 years. Tourism brings China a lot
of benefits. First it
enables the Chinese people to know more about the outside world and promotes friendship and mutual understanding. Second , it is
financially beneficial to China, which needs more foreign currencies for its modernization program.
Tourism, however, gives rise to a number of problems. For instance, it becomes a
burden to our inefficient transportation system. Besides, the living standard of the average Chinese is still
not high enough to be able to afford the many different sorts of expenses during long
distance travels. As for me, I believe that with the development of our national economy,
all these problems will certainly be solved step by step. A much better and brighter
future awaits. Private car Nowadays, any Chinese can enjoy the luxury of owning a
private car - if he or she can afford it. Having a car of your own means no more traveling
to work on crowded buses or subway trains, and you can drop off the children at school
on the way. Moreover, it also means that you can enjoy the weekends and holidays better,
because with a car you can go to places where the regular buses and trains do not
go, and so you can find a quiet scenic spot with no crowds. However, there are drawbacks to owning a car. For one thing,
with the increase in car ownership in recent years, the roads are becoming more and
more crowded, often making the journey to work more of a nightmare than a dream.
For another, it is not cheap to run a car, as the prices of gasoline and repairs
are constantly rising, not to mention the prices you have to pay for a licence and
insurance coverage. Having considered both sides of the argument, I have come to
the conclusion that the advantages of owning a car outweigh the disadvantages.
Therefore, it seems to me that China should increase its output of automobiles and enlarge
the private car market. The result would be that cars would become cheaper, while at the
same time the extra demand would encourage the auto industry to produce more
efficient and family-oriented vehicles. Opportunity and Success Opportunities don't come often. They come every once in a
while. Very often, they come quietly and go by without being noticed. Therefore ,it is
advisable that you should value and treat them with care. When an opportunity comes, it brings a promise but never
realizes it on its own. If you want to achieve something or intend to fulfill one of your
ambitious, you must work hard, make efforts and get prepared. Otherwise, you will take no
advantage of opportunities when they come to visit you. The difference between a man who succeeds and one who does
not lies only in the way each treats opportunities. The successful person always
makes adequate preparations to meet opportunities as they duly arrive. The unsuccessful
person, on the other hand, works little and just waits to see them pass by. In my opinion, there are plenty of opportunities for
everyone in our society, but only those who are prepared adequately and qualified highly can
make use of them to achieve their purpose. Fighting Criminals Today the crime rate in some cities of our country is
rising. Many citizens often complain about the thefts and robberies that have taken place in the
areas they live in and appeal to the governments at all levels to take effective measures
to reduce the crime rate. Faced with criminals, some people are so frightened that
they shamelessly give up the fight and other people turn a blind eye to them. However,
some people are brave enough, to risk their lives to fight the criminals. Their
fearless actions prevented the criminals from doing evils, saved the victims, and protected
the public properties. To reduce the crime rate, we all the people should first
receive a law education. Criminals must be severely punished. Meanwhile we should set
up a foundation to reward those who fight criminals. It is also important to
call on people to learn from those heroes and encourage more people to stand up to crime. Advertisements Advertisements are getting their way into people's lives.
People depend on advertisers in their daily lives because they are consumers. The
advertisers are always manufacturers. Sometimes they are salesmen. Their
merchandise needs advertising. Thus nearly every product is advertised. To some extent,
good advertising means success while bad advertising can means failure. There are many ways to advertise and 'ads' come in different
forms. Newspaper carry advertisements. Some products are announced on TV and radio
which have a wide audience. Billboards also carry advertising. Advertising is
a big industry now and many agencies are set up to furnish a variety of services for it. However, advertising is not always truthful. A product is
often misrepresented. The advertiser exaggerates the benefits of the merchandise he
wants to sell. Thus, he misrepresents the truth. The consumer falls victim to such
advertising. Millions of people have bought advertised products and they haven't always been
satisfied. Birth control Since the Chinese Government singled out family planning as
one of the basic state policies in 1978,the country has adopted various measures
and achieved great success in birth control. The total birth rate has been decreasing
gradually. However, at present China's population is still growing very
rapidly. It is reported that every year the population of this country increases by an
extra 15 million and China is encountering a birth peak during the 1990s.It is obvious
that China's economic development and improvement of people's living standards
have been and will be greatly affected by the population. Therefore, to control population growth more strictly is
clearly essential to the country's reforms and economic development. We should restress the
importance of birth control and call on the whole nation to make more effective actions My first Job Before I started at university, I took my first job as a
waitress in a nice restaurant. At the night before, my first day. I was too excited to go to sleep
and as a result, I got up late in the morning. I threw on my clothes and rushed over to the
restaurant. In a great hurry, I didn't hear clearly the head waiter's
instruction that we should go into the kitchen through one door and out from the other. So when
I took two plates of eggs and bacon and an orange juice out to the restaurant, I went
straight towards the wrong door and collided with another waiter coming in! Worst of all was that I wore a pair of smart shoes but with
high heels! A few hours later I was in agony yet had no time to change them. By the time we
finished serving dinner at about 10:30 I was completely exhausted. Nevertheless, I
learnt something through my experience. Smoking It is almost known to all that smoking is bad for people's
health. Scientific researches show that smoking can lead to heart disease, cancer and
other problem. The World Health Organization says diseases linked to smoking kill at
least two million five-hundred-thousand persons each year. Still, many people find it difficult to stop smoking. One
reason is that smoking usually becomes a habitual behaviour, and habits, whether good or
bad are not easy to be given up. Another reason is the effect of nicotine, the
substance found in cigarettes works on people somewhat as drugs do. Measures have been taken to help people keep away from the
harm of smoking. In many cities, smoking is forbidden in public places. The
danger of smoking is warned of everywhere. And newspapers are asked not to publish
advertisements for cigarettes. World "No Tobacco Day" is observed every year as
the biggest campaign against smoking. Styles of Living Some people enjoy living together with their parents after
they have grown up. They hold the opinion because, 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 family. Others, however, prefer to live separately. They cherish the
idea to be independent of their parents, seek more freedom and wish to have a place of
their own, in which they can do what they like. Bedsides, they don’t want to be
overprotected by their parents but long for chance to face the society by themselves. As to me, I like an independent life style in spite of the
fact I love my parents. Different generations have different life styles and values. What
one-generation likes may not be another generation’s fondness? Living separately, each
generation can enjoy different value. In addition, by leading an independent life, I can
train my character and develop my own ability to deal with things encountered in my life. On Power Failure Recently, every morning when I wake up, I find my
air-conditioner automatically turned off. I didn’t understand why at first, but soon I learned
that there was a great shortage of electricity supply in our city C my air-conditioner turned
off because of a power failure midnight. With the rapidly developing industry and the ever-increasing
population, demand for electricity supply is soaring. Besides, summers in recent
years are much hotter than before, so most working places and households are
air-conditioned, which consumes additional electricity. Face with such a hard nut, we have to find ways to crack it.
Above all, in western areas China, there is surplus of electricity supply. So, cities
that are thirsty for electricity may ask for remote help. Then, when we have electricity, we
should remember to save it. Set your air-conditioners at 27C and you won’t feel less
comfortable than when they are at 26C. In fact, some factories already shift their working
hours to avoid the peak time of electricity consuming. My parents don’t work from Monday to
Friday as before C they work form Saturday to Wednesday and have the following two
days off instead. This is also a way out, isn’t it? On University Tuition System in China Tuition system has become one of the hottest topics in China
since it was put into effect. Different people have different opinions on it. Some people
think that there is no university in the world which is open to students without
tuition. As far as China is concerned, it is a developing country
with the largest population in the world. The government is unable to allocate enough funds to
pay for various teaching facilities and many different kinds of expenses. One of the
ways to relieve the problem is for students to pay tuition. The money raised in this way
can be used to improve the conditions for running schools. Others, however, are opposed to the tuition system. They
argue that the living standard of the Chinese people, especially of those in the poor rural
areas, is still low, compared with that in the Western World. The university tuition will
certainly add to the already heavy burden of the parents, who live on their salaries or
wages. Moreover, tuition may become an obstacle to the development
of China's higher education. This is because it hinders some talented people
from entering the university just on account of their poverty. Honesty Honesty is the chief and most honored virtue in this
country. Being dishonest is, for Chinese, a shameful thing. But, to my dismay, more and more
people are seen engaged in open and rampant dishonest activities nowadays. It seems
that people no longer cherish honesty. Students devise various strategies to cheat
in examinations, write false resumes in job-hunting, etc.. Businessmen wouldn’t stop
selling fake and inferior commodities unless they are caught. Athletes desire to get
an advantage over competitors by adopting stimulants. In a word, dishonest
phenomena exist in every corner of the society. However, I still value honesty because being honest benefits
all of us. For instance, if businessmen are honest in product promotion or sale, their
customers will get genuine satisfaction and will return to buy more, which is a win-win
situation. We are partners in this interdependent world. If we could compete and cooperate
in an honest manner, that is to say, on an equal footing, all of us would reap huge
benefits and achieve greater success sooner or later. In conclusion, it pays to be honest. I sincerely hope that
people from all walks of life would be honest in their daily lives. The cultural exchanges There is no denying that the cultural exchanges are playing
a more and more important role in the modern world. People from foreign countries are interested
in our traditional Chinese culture. They not only appreciate the traditional
Chinese paintings, music, costume, etc, but also begin to learn to how to make them.
In this way, they hope to gain a better understanding of Chinese culture and thus can know
the country better. Since our country became more open, our Chinese government
has made great efforts to promote all kinds of exchanges with the outside world.
These exchanges range from economics and education to culture. The cultural exchanges
play a more and more important part in our life. Many channels are open for the
foreigners to learn our traditional art. They can take some courses in some special
schools and many professionals can be their teachers. In my opinion, the cultural exchange is good to all of us.
It is an efficient way to introduce our Chinese culture to the world. In this way, people in the
foreign countries can know more and more about China. Some biased views about our
country can be dispelled. A small Fish or a Big Fish Just as there are distinct differences between being a small
fish is 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
Telephone System. 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 expose to various experiences and
expected to do a great many thing without much help or guidance. Personally I prefer to work in a small enterprise, where my
prospect of promotion is good as long as I work hard. To tell the truth, I’d rather become
a well-known and important figure within my own small pond. Air Pollution We all know that clean air is important to good health.
Wherever you go and whatever you do, you are always surrounded by a sea of gases that we
call air. If there are impurities in the air, they may be absorbed by our bodies
and make us ill. We need clean air, but unfortunately , air pollution is globally
present, especially in cities. Many large cities are anything but pollution-free. Our
cities have many factories, which we need to make food, clothing and other things. Every year
these factories pour millions upon millions of tons of smog into air. Power
plants and houses that burn coal add greatly to air pollution. Besides, there are more cars
in cities now. Once out on the streets, they will take in fresh air and replace it with
poisonous gases. Our country is trying hard to prevent and control air
pollution. As long as every citizen also realizes its importance and makes join efforts, the day
will come soon when people will take in only clean air. Then, the sunlight will no
longer be blackened out by smoke and soot. Away from Net-bar Campaign It has been reported that a middle school in Xuzhou City has
recently launched a campaign named “Away from Net-bar”. More than a thousand
students have signed for their solemn promise that they will not spend a single
minute in the net-bars. With the nearing of the summer vacation, this campaign is especially
meaningful for the healthy development of the minors. The internet has brought people great convenience in getting
information, entertainment and contact with others, and it has also benefited some
businessmen, especially the owner of net-bars. While it is true that most net-bars are
running legally, it is also true that some are offering unhealthy programs that involve
violence and sex content. Since most middle school students are prone to be influenced and
they can hardly tell which bars are doing well and which ones are not, it is only
advisable that they stay away from all. Besides, staying away from net-bars also does good to
students’ physical health. By passively sitting too long in front of the computer screen,
both their eyesight and physique suffer. Obviously, the Away from Net-bars Campaign is an activity
that is worth advocating and it merits other schools’ reference Online Education Being online is no longer something strange in our life. To
some degree, it has become part of our daily life. We can do a lot of things online,
such as searching for information and communicating with friends far and near. But recently
another helpful online activity has become very “in”. That is online education. Why could online education be so popular within such a short
period of time? Among other reasons, the quick development of the internet should
be an essential one, which makes all our dreams of attending class in the distance
possible. Another underlying reason is the quick development of both society and
technology. Today, modern science and technology is developing with lightening speed. To catch
up with this development we all feel an urgent and strong desire to study. However,
due to the great pace of modern society, many people are too busy to study full time
at school. Online education just comes to their aid. Personally, I appreciate this new form of education. It’s
indeed a helpful complement to the traditional educational means. It can provide different
learners with more flexible and versatile ways of learning. Most of all, with online
education, we can sick to our jobs and at the same time study and absorb the latest knowledge. Love on Campus According to a recent survey, roughly six out of every ten
college graduates have the experience of dating with the opposite sex. The number is
not a surprise at all, considering that the age of college students is usually
between 18 and 24. What is really worth bothering to care for, however, is the serious
problems love affairs have presented. The alarming one is the increase in violent incidents owing
to love on campus. When failing to win desirable affection from their lovers, some
girl students tend to commit suicide while boys turn to knife and poison for revenge.
Besides, it is a painful fact that boys obtain money needed for their love in an improper way.
To please their girl friends, boy students always dress smartly, shop generously and eat
out frequently; but when finding no other quicker way to make the money needed than
by stealing or cheating, they are on the way to imprisonment. Another sensitive
problem is the growing pregnancy rate among girl students. The young students are
subjected to blame for being too young to put themselves under sensible control,
but school authorities cannot escape their share of responsibility. With regard to universities, they should offer more than
practical lectures on education of love; for example, debates about love on campus should be
regularly held among the students, thus making themselves clear about the rights and
wrongs of their action. Also, they should appoint some special instructors whose job
should center round psychology of students in love as well as those with troubles in love
affairs. In short, schools should stop acting as onlookers or critics in dealing with those
students, and perform full responsibilities as an institution of developing
well-rounded talents. Private Colleges Li Ming, one of
my former classmates, went to a private college after his failure to pass the College Entrance Examinations last year. Li Ming's case
is not unique, and thousands of middle-school graduates are admitted by
hundreds of privately-funded colleges each year. The rapid growth of these schools has
its own root.
The reasons lie in many ways. Firstly, state-owned universities are not
sufficient to take in all the high-school graduates, and therefore a great
number of students are denied the chance to go to college. A recent survey shows
that only about 30% of the graduates from high schools can continue their education.
Secondly, the rapid economic growth creates a huge demand for well-educated people. To
meet the social needs, our government encourages the establishment of new colleges with
individual or collective funds. Thirdly, many Chinese families are able to afford
higher tuition fee needed to go to a private college. The expense of about 5,000 yuan each
year is not beyond the income of most families. In spite of the higher tuition fee, private colleges provide
a large number of young people with access to higher education. They are, in a
sense, doing a great favor to the improvement of civilization, and will move towards greater
prosperity. How To Improve Our Current College Entra Statistics show that no more than 40% of people who take the
college entrance exams pass. Because a college education is regarded as the key to
a successful career, this puts enormous pressure on the applicants. It also causes
social problems, as those who fail consider that they have disgraced their families. It
seems to me that the exams are unfair, for three reasons: First, applicants
with different abilities are faced with the same type of exam
paper, second, the results of a mere three days of examination affect the applicant’s whole
future; and third, applicants who can afford private tutors usually score higher marks
than those who are poorer, but perhaps more intelligent. To improve the system of college entrance exams, I suggest
the following steps: the exam papers should be graded to take into account the
different levels of ability and the different backgrounds of the applicants; in addition to the
actual exam, a complete assessment of the applicant’s educational achievements
should be made; and tutoring in examination techniques should be made available to all. BE PATRIOTIC It is the duty of every citizen to make the country rich and
powerful (To make the country rich and strong is...). In order to accomplish this object
one must be patriotic (love his country). I consider this an unchangeable truth. How can a student love his country (be patriotic)? I find my
answer very simple and clear. He must study hard and store up knowledge if you are
students and work hard and with efficiency if you are employees so as to serve his
(the) country in the future. On the other hand, we should love our country in whatever
situation, in poor or rich condition or at war or in disaster. If every student can do
according to what I said, the country will certainly be rich and powerful. It is the duty of every citizen to make the country rich and
powerful (To make the country rich and strong is...). In order to accomplish this object
one must be patriotic (love his country). I consider this an unchangeable truth. How can a student love his country (be patriotic)? I find my
answer very simple and clear. He must study hard and store up knowledge if you are
students and work hard and with efficiency if you are employees so as to serve his
(the) country in the future. On the other hand, we should love our country in whatever
situation, in poor or rich condition or at war or in disaster. If every student can do
according to what I said, the country will certainly be rich and powerful. Buying or Borrowing Books? Books are close friends of humanity. They can arm us with
knowledge and information we need to make success of life. Through books we can obtain
skills and techniques for survival and development. Through books we can enlighten our
spirits and live a fuller life. There are generally two ways in which we can have
access to books: borrowing or buying. While millions are borrowing books, I still think
buying them best suits me and gives me the greatest enjoyment. Admittedly, there are a few merits for borrowing books. For
one thing, borrowing books can save us huge amounts of money. And of course, with the
money saved we can do other more worthy things .And also, as we borrow books from
the library and friends, we normally have deadline to finish them, and consequently we
can read more books in a limited time. And we can, above all, better our efficiency
of our reading, just as a famous Chinese saying goes, “books can not be read unless
borrowed.” However, some advantages for buying books are more obvious
and compelling. One of them, definitely not shared by the choice of borrowing
books, is the abundance of freedom that buying books can offer us. Since we can keep
the books as long as we wish, we can read as much as we want. Another strength of
owing books is that we can take whatever notes on the margin of the pages of the books.
And finally, the process of selecting and keeping books can be a great fun that
borrowing books can by no means offer. To Learn English Well By Speaking More Many Chinese students who have learned English for more than
ten years are still unable to speak English fluently when they meet a foreigner.
They seem to have mastered the basic language structure, but a conversation in
English will make them feel uneasy. They are afraid that other people might find out
their mistakes It is not uncommon that many students, who are bad speakers
of English, can write English perfectly. This proves that they are not able to
organize their ideas in English. The center of the problem is that they lack practice and
confidence. Why should you be afraid? Do you fear those foreigners with
whom you are speaking? Don't be shy, they will not laugh at you just for a small
mistake you have made. The best way to get rid of this trouble is to learn to speak by
speaking more. I am sure that constant practice will help you to succeed. Electricity The modern age is an age of electricity. People are so used
to electric lights, radio, televisions, and telephones that it is hard to imagine what
life would be like without them. When there is a power failure, people grope about in
flickering candlelight, cars hesitate in the streets because there are no traffic lights to guide
them, and food spoils in silent refrigerators. Yet, people began to understand how electricity works only a
little more than two centuries ago. Nature has apparently been experimenting in
this field for million of years. Scientists are discovering more and more that the living
world may hold many interesting secrets of electricity that could benefit humanity. All living cell send out tiny pulses of electricity. The
electric currents generated by most living cells are extremely small - often so small that
sensitive instruments are needed to record them. But in some animals, certain muscle cells have
become so specialized as electrical generators that they do not work as muscle cells
at all. When large numbers of these cell are linked together, the effects can be
astonishing. The Language of Music A painter hangs his or her finished pictures on a wall, and
everyone can see it. A composer writes a work, but no one can hear it until it is
performed. Professional singers and players have great responsibilities, for the composer is
utterly dependent on them. A student of music needs as long and as arduous a training
to become a performer as a medical student needs to become a doctor. Most training is
concerned with technique, for musicians have to have the muscular proficiency of an
athlete or a ballet dancer. Singers and instruments have to be able to get every note
perfectly in tune. Pianists are spared this particular anxiety, for the notes are already
there, waiting for them, and it is the piano tuner’s responsibility to tune the instrument for
them. But they have their own difficulties; the hammers that hit the string have to be
coaxed not to sound like percussion, and each overlapping tone has to sound clear. This problem of getting clear texture is one that confronts
student conductors: they have to learn to know every note of the music and how it should
sound, and they have to aim at controlling these sounds with fanatical but selfless
authority. Schooling and Education It is commonly believed in United States that school is
where people go to get an education. Nevertheless, it has been said that today
children interrupt their education to go to school. The distinction between schooling and
education implied by this remark is important. Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than
schooling. Education knows no bounds. It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower
or in the job, whether in a kitchen or on a tractor. It includes both the formal
learning that takes place in schools and the whole universe of informal learning. Education,
then, is a very broad, inclusive term. It is a lifelong process, a process that starts long
before the start of school, and one that should be an integral part of one’s entire life. Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized
process, whose general pattern varies little from one setting to the next. Throughout a
country, children arrive at school at approximately the same time, take assigned seats, are
taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, do homework, take exams, and so on. The slices of
reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding
of the working of government, have usually been limited by the boundaries of
the subject being taught The Problem of Human Population t has been estimated that a thousand years ago there were
less than 400 million people on earth. However, in the recent thousand years human
population has increased nearly 20 times. Nowadays the world population has reached more
than 7000 million. The population explosion has caused many problems. Generally,
they come down to four major ones. First, a lot of people can't get employment, which is a
universal problem in the world. Second, in developing countries there are not enough
shelters for too many people and so people are not properly housed and even are exposed to
the elements. Third, in underdeveloped countries a lot of people suffer from hunger
because of food shortage, which in turn causes many other problems, malnutrition,
disease, etc. Fourth, there are not enough schools for so many people and so a lot of people
are illiterate. Therefore, to eliminate these problems, human beings should
take effective measures to control population. Tape recorder The tape recorder is one of the most welcome and popular
electronic devices ever invented. Nowadays, almost every family has a tape recorder.
It can record people’s voices or popular songs or some other things that people
would like to listen to more than once. Tape recorders have been warmly welcomed since
the day they were invented. This device is useful in many ways. For example, a reporter
can use it in interviews instead of the old, less accurate means of writing them in a
notebook. Also, in studying foreign languages, students can use it to improve their
listening ability. Moreover, they can record their own voice to improve their pronunciation in
the foreign language. However, it can also become a nuisance. Your hearing can be
seriously harmed if you listen to a recorder with the volume too high. And, if you
can’t control yourself, you can waste a lot of time listening to a recorder. So, if used
properly, the recorder will serve you well. If used improperly, it can do harm to you. Can money buy happiness? Various people have various answers. Some people think that
money is the source of happiness. With money, one can buy whatever he enjoys. With
money, one can do whatever he likes. So, in their minds, money can bring
comfort, security, and so on. Money, as they think, is the source of happiness. But there are still a lot of others who think that money is
the root of all evil. Money drives people to steal, to rob, and to break the law. A lot of
people became criminals just because they were in search of money. And in the Western
countries, there is nothing that can’t be bought by money. Many people lose their own
lives when hunting it. I think that money is essential to life and we cannot do
without money. But even though money is necessary to life, it can’t buy happiness.
Happiness is not something that can be measured by money. It is a state of mind. One can have
plenty of money, with which he can buy whatever he wants, and at the same time he is not
happy because he is never satisfied or he is troubled by various kinds of
problems. Therefore, although money is necessary for a happy life, it can’t buy happiness. Job interview When looking for a job, you will most likely have a job
interview first. This seems to be in fashion now. Through the interview the interviewer and the
interviewee can talk face to face, which provides a way for them to know each other
better. On the one hand, the interviewer can introduce the main
aspects of the job opening to the interviewee, such as the specific requirements for the
job, the working conditions, and the wages and benefits the interviewee will get. On the other hand, the interviewee also has a chance to give
the employer a good impression. He can talk with confidence and show the
interviewer how well he is educated and how good his working ability is. And it will be
better if he emphasizes that this is the very job he wants and he3 won’t cast an eye on
any other jobs. The interviewer will most probably be moved. Through the job interview, people who look for a job will
have a better chance of getting a good one and those who need people to do a job will have a
better chance of finding someone that is qualified. How to Succeed in a Job Interview Nowadays, in an ever tighter job market, great importance
has been attached to an interview by both the employer and the applicant. The
interview, so to speak, has become indispensable for getting a satisfactory job. Therefore, the job interview is very important to a
job-hunter. But how can one succeed in it? Firstly of all, the interviewee must pay attention to
his or her appearance. The first impression is always where we start. Get dressed properly
and neatly. Secondly, good manners are equally important. Don’t be too proud, and
neither too timid. Just be courteous. Thirdly, the interviewee must demonstrate his
aptitude and skills for the job and his knowledge about eh job-related areas. Be confident.
Last but not the least, the interviewee ought to be honest about his or her personal as
well as academic background, for honesty is the best policy. To sum up, the job interview is indeed important, but there
is no need to be nervous. As long as the interviewee has the ability for the job, with
careful preparation and a fairly confident and honest performance, his or her success can be
ensured. We Need to Broaden Our Knowledge Knowledge is power, especially scientific and technological
knowledge. Science and technology are the motive power of the social development.
Without them human society could never have developed from primitive society to modern
society. Therefore, to conquer and transform nature, we must master scientific
knowledge. However, social knowledge is also essential. Without it we
cannot understand society and don't know the law of the social development. As a
result we are unable to govern society. Therefore, besides scientific knowledge we need to
master social science, philosophy, politics, history, aesthetics, etc, so that we
can know society from all perspectives and form a correct world outlook. To meet new challenges in he 21st century, we university
students should lose no time to acquire as much knowledge as possible so that we will
become qualified successors of the socialist cause. The Career I Pursue In China young people usually want to be engineers, doctors,
businessmen, etc. and few want to be teachers. Unlike most young people I decide to be
a teacher. There are many reasons for my personal preference but generally they come
down to three major ones. First, I was born in a teacher's family and so I was greatly
influenced by my father. Second, I find that education is important because it is the
basis of science and technology and if a country's education is backward, its
science and technology will never be advanced. Third, teachers are needed in our
country, especially in the countryside. However, it is not easy to be a qualified teacher. A
qualified teacher must have a good command of his specialty. Besides, he should be responsible
and devoted to the educational cause. Most important of all, he should be
patriotic. To be a qualified teacher in the future I must lose no time to acquire as much
knowledge as possible. 'Furthermore I must know the history of our country so as to
cultivate patriotism. My view on the ads Negative Effects Nowadays there are a lot of false advertisements in society.
They have caused many harms to society. Generally, their harms can be listed as
follows. First, they exaggerate the functions of the goods they
advertise and mislead consumers. Second, some advertisements contain obscene contents and
bring about spiritual pollution. Third, they seriously damage the credit of
businesses because the shops which sell those goods will be distrusted and even
considered the conspirators of those advertisers by consumers. Personally, I am usually vigilant against any advertisements
and so I have never been taken in. However, some people are credulous and are easily
taken in. Therefore, in my opinion, effective measures must be taken to ban false
advertisements and protect consumers' interests. First, all the advertisements must be
strictly censored by the authorities concerned before they are published. Besides,
severe punishment must be inflicted on those who publish illegal advertisements. In conclusion, false advertisements must be eliminated in
our society. Why I Take the College English Test Band 6 Some students think it unnecessary to take CET-6. They hold
this views because CET-6 is not compulsory and they can get a degree so long as they
pass CET-4. However, I think it necessary and beneficial to take CET-6. The reasons
are obvious. First, if I decide to take CET-6, naturally, to pass CET-6
becomes a goal I set myself and with a goal to strive towards I will continue to study
English hard. Of course my English will not be neglected in the third and fourth years.
Besides, if I pass CET-6, I can get a certificate which, to some extent, shows my experience and
qualification so that I can compete with other in job-hunting. Most important of all, a
good knowledge of English will help my work and scientific research in the future. All in all, taking CET-6 does good both to my studies and to
my personal advancement. Health Gains in Developing Countries In the developing countries great changes took place in life
expectancy and infant mortality in the period from 1960 to 1990. In 1960 life
expectancy was very low, while infant mortality was very high. However, in 1990 life
expectancy increased, whereas infant mortality declined. There are many reasons for the changes, but in general, they
come down to three major ones. First, their living conditions were improved. In the
old days people in the developing countries suffered hunger and were exposed to the
elements. Nowadays they are well fed and housed. Naturally they live longer
than before. Besides, the medical condition was also improved and so the adequate
medical treatment ensures the adults' health and reduces infant mortality. Most
important of all, in the early 60s there were constant wars in some developing countries
because of the colonial rule and so a lot of people were killed in wars. Nowadays most
developing countries have become independent countries and their people live a peaceful life. In conclusion, the national independence and social
stability are responsible for these changes. Haste Makes Waste "Haste makes waste" is an English proverb which
has equivalent expressions in many languages. It has become a precept whose value is
universally accepted. This proverb can be verified by many other proverbs” There
is no royal road in learning", "Rome was not built in a day".
Anyway it means that one should not be overanxious for quick results, otherwise he will fail. If
one wants to be a scholar, he should make persistent efforts, burying himself in books. If
he wants to take as shortcut, he will never become a scholar. If one wants to be president
of a country, he should first display his remarkable ability in his routine work so that
his ability will be recognized and accepted by others. However, if he is impatient for success,
he will never realize his goal. If a man courts a woman, he should try to win her love
gradually. He should not expect to win her heart within a day, otherwise he will never get true
love. In conclusion, one should follow in order and advance step
by step and should not be impatient for success, otherwise he will suffer a setback. My View on Job Hopping Different people have different views on job-hopping. Some
people would like to always engage in one work because they think that if one sticks to
one work, he will be quite familiar and skillful with the work. However, others would
like to change jobs constantly because they consider it fashionable to do so and besides
they think they can get different work experiences. As to me, I am in favor of the former group of people's
attitude. I think that if one always works in one field, he can accumulate a lot of experience in
that field which in turn will further improve his work. Therefore he will become an expert
in that field. However, if one hops from one job to another, he can never amass
experience in one field. Although he can get different work experiences, he can't make use of
these experiences in one particular work. Therefore, he will always be a
jack-of-all-trades. In conclusion, if one wants to be an expert in one field, he
should not hop from one job to another. My View on Fake Commodities Nowadays there are a lot of fake commodities on the market.
They range from daily commodities to expensive goods. They have caused many harms
in society. First, fake commodities damage the consumers' interests. In
addition, fake commodities affect businessmen and manufacturers, too. Those who have
been deceived will be reluctant to consume, which will make business slack. Worst
of all, some fake commodities such as medicine, gas cylinder and electric
devices will endanger people's lives and social security. There are many ways to eliminate fake commodities but the
following ones may be effective. First, the laws of the protection of consumers should
be enforced to severely punish those who produce or sell fake commodities. Second,
consumers should be taught how to tell good commodities from fake ones. Third,
they should be advised to protect their own interests and not to be led astray by false
advertisements. In a word, the whole society should pay close attention to
the problem of fake commodities and launch a campaign against them. Only in this
way will fake commodities be possibly eliminated from the market in the future. Do “Lucky Numbers” Really Bring Good Luck?. Some people take it for granted that some lucky numbers can
bring them good luck. For instance, the so-called lucky number “8” is widely used now
because it is sounded like “getting
rich” in Chinese and is believed to bring good fortune. Yet many others don’t think so. They think that numbers have
nothing to do with luck. They regard numbers simply as a mathematic symbols for
counting. They are anything but a mystery. They laugh at those who think numbers can
bring good luck. I’m in favor of the latter opinion. I think our society is
very modern now. We mustn’t count on the so-called lucky numbers to fulfill our wishes.
Whether we can have good luck depends on ourselves. If we work hard, good luck will come
to us. Don’t Hesitate to Say “No In our daily life, there are many occasions on which we
should not hesitate to refuse when asked for help. For one thing, when it is beyond our
ability, we should give a direct reply “no”. For another, we the thing we are asked for is
unreasonable or even illegal, we should say “no” without hesitation. However, it is not the case in our real life. Many people
prefer to say “yes” when they should say “no”. Some are afraid to lose their face, since
they think refusal means their inability. Some people are afraid to offend their
acquaintances’ face, such as their friends, relatives and so on. In fact, doing so is quite harmful. If you agree to do the
things beyond your ability, the result will only be worse. The other might as well have
asked another person who can help. And if you agree to do the unreasonable or even the
illegal favors, such as cheating in the exam, you are in fact not helping the other
but hurting him. You yourself will get into trouble too. Is a Test of Spoken English Necessary? A test of spoken English will be included as an optional
(component of the College English Test (CET). Some people contend that it is
absolutely necessary to hold a test of spoken English in China because we have been told many
times that a Chinese student who has been learning English for years cannot
communicate with a native English speaker. Sometimes even those top students who excel at grammar and
writing skills find their English inadequate to express their thoughts freely when
speaking. A test of spoken English will bring the importance of speaking English to the
awareness of the college students, and thus help them with their communicating
skills. On the other hand, there are also people who maintain that
good reading and writing skills would be enough for the average English learners.
College students are already under considerable pressure from their coursework. Another
required test will only add to their burden. Also, some students may take the shortcut
and only practice the questions according to the fixed format of the test, which
will not actually improve their spoken English. I believe that a test of spoken English will do more good
than harm. Since China will continue its policy of opening and reform, the ability to speak
fluent English is a must for anyone who wants to surpass others in a highly competitive
society. Whether I take the test or not, I shall make all efforts to practice my spoken
English in the rest years in college. How I Finance My College Education Several years ago new tuition fee policy was put into
practice and college students were asked to pay a certain sum of money. And now, all the
students, no matter what subjects they are engaged in, must pay for tuition. There are many ways for a student to finance his college
education. Most students ask their parents to pay the tuition fee and pay for their
books, accommodation and other cost. A student can also apply for the scholarship. Most
universities set up scholarship to offer money to the poor students who do well in entrance
exams and reward those who do well in entrance exams and reward those who work well
at university. A student can also apply for the low-interest loans. In addition to
the above, taking part-time jobs is also a common way for a college student to get money to pay
part of his tuition and fees. So far as I’m concerned, I’d prefer earning the scholarship.
This means I must study hard and be a top student, which has always been my goal.
After all, the task of a student is to study. And in addition to solving my financial
problems, getting the scholarship can also prove my ability and is good for my
future. 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. Changes of Ownership of Houses in China Ownership of houses in China has changed greatly in the past
decade. In the past, most houses were state owned. But now, private houses are
everywhere. As is shown in the chart above, in 1990, the city's houses were mainly
state-owned, with a percentage of 75. This percentage became 60 in the year 1995 and then
dropped sharply to 20 in 2000. At the same time, the number of private houses has
soared up to 80 percent. There are mainly two reasons that account for this rapid
change. Firstly, the government has been forwarding the policy to support private houses
programs. These programs have proved to be very important in developing China's
economy. Secondly, with the development of economy, people's standard of living has
risen. They want to have their own houses to satisfy their needs. The change has enabled more people to enjoy larger living
space. At the same time, people feel pressure to make more money so that they can buy
their own houses. Reduce Waste on Campus As is known to all, waste on campus has become a more and
more serious problem. We can easily see many students dump a lot of food in the
garbage can. Some students spend thousands of yuan buying fashionable clothes and so on. The negative effects of waste can be shown in the following
aspects. In the first place, it makes some students dependent on their parents for money,
which is harmful to their development. If they don’t learn to support themselves, they
will be “useless people” when they graduate. In the second place, it is not easy for
our parents to arrange for our schooling. Last but not the least important, there is no
denying the fact that our country is still poor. There are many people who cannot go to
university and many poor people still need our help. As far as I am concerned, I should set a good example to
reduce waste on campus. First of all, I will refrain from wasting anything, from food to
stationery. What’s more, I’m determined to call on more schoolmates to fight against
waste. Only through these measures can we hope to reduce waste on campus. An Eye-Witness Account of a Traffic Accident My name is Liming. I am studying at college. A week ago I
saw a traffic accident , which is still vivid in my mind. It was at about 9:00 on Saturday
morning, June 15th, when I went out of the university to visit a friend of mine at another
university. I was walking leisurely on the sidewalk when I heard a loud crash of two vehicles
just at the T-junction about 10 meters away. Two taxis crashed together. It was a traffic
accident. I went up and found that the two taxis were badly damaged.
Both hoods were out of shape. One door of a car was knocked off and lying on the
road. One driver was blooding and another was shut in the taxi. Some people were
trying to help the driver get out of the damaged car. One man was calling to the traffic
policeman station. A lot of cars were jammed on the road. From the stopping track on the road, it is clear that the
two taxis were driving too fast. But it is just one of the reasons. In my opinion, the taxi
drivers are eager to take more passengers and make a little more money. On the other hand,
both drivers don't show concern for one another. Both of them wanted to run in front
of another. Therefore, the accident is inevitable. So far, we should let the drivers
keep it in their mind that a little slower, a little safer. Taking care of other's lives means
taking care of your own life. It Pays to Be Honest Although honesty is believed to be a virtue, there are still
dishonest people in our society. For example, some businessmen sell fake product to
their consumers; some students cheat in the exams. Dishonest people are short-sighted. Those who sell fake
products may make money at first, but consumers won’t buy their products any more. As a
result, they will lose their fortune or even be sent to prison. By contrast, honest
people gain a lot. Those who always tell truth or keep to their promise not
only let others trust them but gain respect from other people as well. Such persons are
sure to have a lot of good friends. Because they are trustable and respectable,
everyone is eager to make friends with them, Besides, it is easier for a person with a good
record to get a good job. Generally speaking, every employer wants his employees to be
honest. So we can say that anyone who is honest will be paid back later. In a
word, honesty wins trust, respect and honor. So it is important that we should be honest. A brief introduction to a tourist attraction Welcome everyone, I am glad that you can come to Pingyao
County, where there is the oldest Confucius temple. It was opened to the public Monday
after a one-year renovation project. I hope you can appreciate the spot
indeed. First, I will show the main building of the temple, it’s the
most interesting spot here. Second, we can walk around to see the other area of the
spot. Finally, I will tell the history of the temple. The main building of the temple was
built in 1163, in the Yuan Dynasty , and has a history of more than 840 years. Compared
with other famous Confucius temples nationwide, it was built 248 years earlier
than that in Beijing, and 317 years earlier than that in Qufu City, Confucius's home in
east China's Shandong Province. The temple in Qufu was added to the list of the World
Cultural Heritages in 1995. The Pingyao Confucius Temple has China's largest statue
collection of Confucius and famous ancient Confucian scholars. Covering a total area of
40,000 square meters, the temple has 112 buildings in 16 categories. that is the
history of the temple. Please visit as you like. If you have any questions, you can ask me.
That's all. Developing Tourism Many people like to traveling, so some of the government
leaders decide to develop the tourism. But some don’t agree with them. They think they
will invest a lot of money. In my opinion, I think it is necessary to develop the tourism. Why? It is
because it will bring many advantages. First, now more and more people have changed their minds, and they like to know more about
the other places and get much experience. So the beautiful places will attract more
people. And that will bring much money to the local people. Second, it will make the
city more and more beautiful. Third, more and more people come to visit these places, and
they will communicate with each other. So this also improve their culture. So when we do something,
we must spend time and money, but in the other hand, we will get much. So I think
it is necessary to develop our tourism. Changes of a city Do you live better than before? Of course because there are
great changes in our city these days. When you come here, you will find a lot of high
buildings, shopping centers, highways, factories here and there. Since 1987’s policy, our city has changed a lot. The
buildings are more and more beautiful. The instructions are more and more completed.
When you go out, you may go by bike, by motorbike, or even by car but not on foot.
Because people’s living condition is better and better, this time they needn’t worry about
being hungry any more. They can live in comfortable houses where there are all kinds of
furniture. What is more, more and more parents can offer their children
to go to university, and their minds have changed. They believe that knowledge can
make their lives better and better. The big change is the gardens. We have built several
famous gardens for people to have a walk and rest in their free time. Fighting Criminals Today the crime rate in some cities of our country is
rising. Many citizens often complain about the thefts and robberies that have taken place in the
areas they live in and appeal to the governments at all levels to take effective measures
to reduce the crime rate. Faced with criminals, some people are so frightened that
they shamelessly give up the fight and other people turn a blind eye to them. However,
some people are brave enough, to risk their lives to fight the criminals. Their
fearless actions prevented the criminals from doing evils, saved the victims, and protected
the public properties. To reduce the crime rate, we all the people should first
receive a law education. Criminals must be severely punished. Meanwhile we should set
up a foundation to reward those who fight criminals. It is also important to
call on people to learn from those heroes and encourage more people to stand up to crime. Students Long to Attend Colleges Students long to attend colleges or universities for various
reasons. In my opinion, the most common reasons are to prepare for a career, to have new
experiences and learn to be independent. Career preparation is becoming more and more important to
young people. For many, this is the primary reason to go to college. They know that
the job market is competitive and in order to be employed in the future they have to be
well equipped with knowledge and skills. Also, students go to colleges or universities to have
experiences and learn to live on their own. Going to colleges often means having the
opportunity to meet with different people from different parts of the country. They learn to
communicate and co-operate with each other. For most students, we guess, it is the first time that they
have been away from home. They are faced with many new situations and have to learn to
solve them independently, making decisions on their own and dealing with various
things themselves. So colleges and universities help them grow up. Surely, colleges and
universities become their first choice. What is a good parent-children relationship? A good parent-children relationship should be set up on the
basis mutual understanding and respect. Parents can not impose their ideas on their
children. They should treat their children as independent individual. It is advisable for the parents to learn to listen to
children’s ideas and encourage them to think on their own rather than decide everything for the
children. On the other hand, children should listen to their parents’ advice for they’re
more experienced. Try to be understanding when there is disagreement with parents.
Always keep one thing in min---whatever they do comes from their love for us. It is necessary
children to exchange ideas with parents from time to time so that the gap between parents and children will be narrowed. Reading Selectively Or Extensively? Some people think when we read we should read selectively.
That is to say, we should select some books we are interested in and ignore the
others. Reading selectively can help us concentrate our limited time and attention on those
selected books. Others think we should read extensively. No matter what kind
of book it is, we should look it over. We should read various kinds of books, whether
we are interested in them or not. They maintain that reading extensively can help to
enlarge our view and grasp the general knowledge in different fields. In my opinion, the two reading ways have their roles
respectively in our reading. However, the disadvantages of each methods are easy to see.
If we only read the books we select or prefer, the framework of our knowledge may not
be complete. Our knowledge would be rather limited. And if we read without
selection, we may not have so much time and energy to be specialized in one particular
field. Therefore, the combination of the two methods is more reasonable. Water Resources It is generally believed that there is a good supply of
fresh water. But to our disappointment, the fact is just the opposite. The water resources on earth is
limited. As we can see, the world population is growing rapidly day
by day. So enough fresh water is needed to feed such a big population. What’s more,
with the development of industry, factories and vehicles produce poisonous gases or
wastes, which consequently results in the pollution of water. Though fresh, a good
amount of it can no longer be used. Only quite limited fresh water resource is available
to human beings. So it’s high time for us human beings to take quick action
to protect water resource. Stop pollution and save water, otherwise, we cannot survive on
the earth. With fresh water, the world will be prosperous. Out Traveling Last summer holiday I went to visit Hainan island. It is a
sea island with beautiful sights, rich natural resources and a long history. Hainan has a monsoon and maritime climate. So those days
Hainan attract me much. The bright green plants attract me wherever I went and the
air was very fresh because of no pollution. In the place I visited all the famous
places and tasted all the delicious local food.
Sanya is the
scenic wonder of Hainan. Out looking the ocean it is often called the Hawaii of China. And rightly so with crystal clear water and white
sandy beaches, Sanya truly is a tropical paradise. Picture a day of seaside sightseeing
where not only the sky, but also the ocean are both perfectly blue, and in some amazing
scenic spots such as the End of the Earth and the Deer Turning Around. There are also a few
tropical gardens and museums in Sanya, adding yet another option to many choices
available throughout the city. The beautiful sights, natural scenery, amazing beaches and
water I could see over 50 feet in as well as many other things make this an
unforgettable experience for anyone traveling on Hainan. A Campaign Speech Today I am very glad to run for the president of the
students‘ union. I am junior in Chemical Department. Since I came into the university, I have always been the
monitor of my class. I have done a very good job for my classmates, and my classmates and my
teacher all give me a good praise. I am good at communication and organizing. And
I like to help others. Moreover, I have a variety of hobbies, for example,
basketball, football, ping pong, etc. I am sure that I am qualified for this position. If I become the
president, I will try my best to do well. I will organize some suitable activities for you. I will do many things for you to reach
your demands as well. I sincerely hope you will give me a chance, and please believe me that I
will be a good president. Thank you. The Definition of “Price” Prices determine how resources are to be used. They are also
the means by which products and services that are in limited supply are rationed
among buyers. This definition is, of course, valid as far as it goes. For
a complete understanding of a price in any particular transaction, much more than the
amount of money involved must be known. Both the buyer and the seller should be familiar
with not only the money amount, but with the amount and quality of the product or
service to be exchanged, the time and place at which the exchange will take place and
payment will be made, the form of money to be used, the credit terms and discounts that
apply to the transaction, guarantees on the product or service, delivery terms, return
privileges, and other factors. In other words, both buyer and seller should be fully aware
of all the factors that comprise the total “package” being exchanged for the
asked-for amount of money in order that they may evaluate a given price. A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction Good morning, ladies and gentleman, welcome to Beijing. To
begin with, I would like to introduce myself: I am the tourist guide from China Travel
Service and it’s great honor to stay here with all of you for a whole day. Just as the old
saying goes, “It is always a pleasure to greet a friend from afar”， I hope all of you will enjoy yourselves during
this trip. The following is schedule of the day. The first spot we are
going to visit is the Great Wall, the grandest fortification in ancient China. The next
sight to look around is the Ming Tombs, which is one of the best-preserved tombs for 13
emperors in Ming Dynasty more than one thousand years ago. In the afternoon, we will
go for the Summer Palace, the royal park for Chinese ancient emperors. Currently we are on the way to the Great Wall. Dating back
to the seven century B.C., the Great Wall is constructed by respective states for
fortifying against invasion of neighboring states. By the reasons of long history and its
length, it becomes one of the eight wonders in the world and represents the highest wisdom
and crafts. From the top of the Great Wall, we can enjoy a magnificent view of
continuous mountains, green trees and blooming wild flowers. It is no doubt that one says, “He
who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”。 Above is my introduction to the Great Wall. If any of you
have questions, please feel free to ask me at any time. A Letter to the University President January 12th, 2002 Dear Mr. President, I’m very lucky to attend this
world-famous university, but I’m
afraid I’m not content with the canteen service on campus. Firstly, the quality of the dishes should be improved.
Undoubtedly, there are a lot of delicious dishes, but all the year round, they are the same.
More and more students are complaining about eating the same food each day. So I think
the most urgent problem is variety. Secondly, the price is a bit too high. Many of us hope that
the canteen can provide us with not only delicious but also cheaper food. Finally, the environment is so noisy that we can’t enjoy our
meals in good mood. I suggest that there be some soft music to help us relax. These suggestions are not just of my own, but also of many
other students. We hope our respectable president will pay attention to our
suggestions. By the way, the canteen workers are very patient and always
smiling. So I think if our university offers them better conditions, they will offer us
better service. Best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Liming Week-long Holiday Dear Xiao Wang, I’m delighted to learn that you are going to visit me during
the week-long vacation. My parents will also be happy to see you again. I’m sure you
will enjoy every minute here. I know you are fond of swimming. A river lies not far away
from my home. We can go swimming there. I think it would be very pleasant and
refreshing to swim in such hot summer days. In every big room of my home there is an
air-conditioner. We can watch TV, play CDs or read books very comfortably at home. A mountain about two miles away from here is beautiful and
it is worth touring. We can go there on foot. When we climb to the top of the mountain,
we can have a wonderful bird-eye view of the whole village. Just phone me before you set off. There is no need for you
to take anything. I’ll prepare everything for you. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Zhang Min Complaint about Dictionary Quality June 19, 2004 Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to reflect some problems I came
across recently and. appeal to the improvement of the service industry. This weekend I bought an English-Chinese dictionary in a
bookstore near my home since its cover is elaborately designed. But when I went
home and read carefully, I found that the several pages of the dictionary have been cracked
and befouled. What is worse, the misprints spread everywhere in the dictionary and
seriously affect my comprehension. Since there was such damage and misprint to
the dictionary, I went to the bookstore to require for a replace. But to my surprise,
the staff of the bookstore turn down my request rudely and even denied the poor quality of
the dictionary. It goes without saying that today’s face-paced and
market-oriented economy calls for much higher standard for service industry. However, to my
regret, many of the commercials fail to achieve this standard and the quality of
the staff needs to be improved. It’s self-evident that the poor quality of
practitioners in the service industry will not only deeply disappoint customers but also hamper the
development of our country’s economy. As a result, I expect your newspaper to appeal to
the service industry to attach more importance to the service improvement. Thank you for your attention! Sincerely
yours, Sam Your Help Needed Dear friends, As some of you may know, Lucy, a lovely girl student, a
junior from the Department of Fine Arts, has been seriously ill. In fact, she has been
suffering from hepatitis, which is very dangerous. This 20-year-old girl comes from a small
town in Shangdong province. Her family has tried every means to save her. Now Lucy is in urgent need of operation to her liver
transplanted. However, her family is too poor to afford the expenses, which totaled 120,000 yuan.
How can a poor family earning 1000 yuan per month afford such high expenses? But
the time is limited. They cannot afford to wait to see the disease untouched. So you help is urgently needed. Let's do what we can to save
our fellow student. The life of such a lovely girl is in your hand. Your love can save a
life. You can contact 2335648 in the daytime and 2335658 at night. Best regards, Zhang Li A Letter in Reply to a Friend about Majors December 27, 2003 Dear When it comes to which major you should choose, I propose
that you apply for the major of English. To begin with, English is the most popular
language in the world, which is widely used in all fields such as teaching, translation,
foreign trade and so on. What’s more, it goes without saying that English majors are more
likely to find a good job in the tighter and tighter job market. In order to study at English Department, you have to meet
the following requirements. In the first place, you have to spend a lot of time on it, just
as the old saying goes, “Practice
makes perfect”. In the second place, the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are necessary, because they are the
foundations for your future study. Last but not the least important, you need an intense
interest in learning English since “interest is the best teacher.” As far as the preparation work is concerned, you should
first of all review all the required vocabulary. In addition, you’d better spend some time on
reading and writing. Only through these measures can you hope to enroll in our
university. Y ours Sheli The Day My Classmate Fell ILL During the examination period in the spring, the year of
2006, one of my classmates, Li Ming, was struck down by the virus and was immediately sent
to hospital. The news spread quickly on campus. At first, we were
terrified and wondered if we were infected too. However, through our government's publicity on
mass media, we gradually conquered the fear and set out to try out best to help her.
Some teachers provided daily necessities while some students recorded the English class
contents for him so that Li Ming could not be left behind. With our care and concern, Li
Ming recovered quickly. Such an incident teaches us a good moral. Our society is
full of love, warm and peaceful, in which people-from man to woman, from individual
to individual-lend others a hand. Just like a famous song goes, "the world will
turn it to heaven only if everyone contributes a little." and I do believe that it's my
great honor to live in this love-filled paradise! Yours Wang Ming 中考作文范文
性： 热 导游介绍我市情况 中国加入 WTO 后，有一大批外国人来我市——河源参观。假设你是导游，请根据以下内 容，向外宾简单介绍我市的情况。
要求： 1. 100 词左右； 2. 要点包括： a. 有悠久的历史，位于广东的东北部，离广州
198 公里，人口约 324 万。 b. 有许多名胜古迹，如苏家围（ Sujiawei ）；万绿湖（ WanluLake ）等等；万绿湖是一个很美丽的地方，湖水清澈，无污染；湖中有各种各样的 鱼；你可以到那里划船，野餐，钓鱼，是度假的好去处。你也可以去参观河源市博物馆， 在那里你可以看到许多恐龙化石（
fossil ）。c. 祝大家在河源玩得愉快。 Ladies and gentlemen， Welcome to
Heyuan， now let me introduce our city
— Heyuan to you. ___________________________________________________ （ 2005 广东河源） 中考满分作文欣赏： Ladies and gentlemen， Welcome to
Heyuan， now let me introduce our city
— Heyuan to you. Heyuan is a city with a long history. It is in the northeast of
Guangdong and 198 kilometres away from Guangzhou. It has a population of 3，240，000. There are
many places of interest in Heyuan，
such as Sujiawei Wanlu Lake and so on. Wanlu Lake is a beautiful place. The water is clean and
not polluted. There are all kinds of fish in it. You can go boating， go fishing and have a picnic there. It is really a good place to spend your holiday. Besides， you can go and visit Heyuan Museum. There you can see a lot of dinosaur egg fossils. I hope you
can enjoy yourselves in Heyuan. Thank you. 关于在五一的日记 于“五一”前夕 ––––4 月 28 日上午九点钟，与全班同学一起到学校附近的公园参加一次公 益劳动（
voluntary labour ），全班分成了三组。你在第三组。请你用日记的形式写一篇 短文。 劳动任务安排 参考词汇：
litter 果皮纸屑等废弃物 注意： 1. 短文必须写出提示及表格所列出的全部内容。 2. 词数 100 左右。 3. 日记的格式已为你写好。 April 28th
Saturday Fine __________________________________________________________________ __ 精品习作 1 April 28th
Saturday Fine It was
Saturday， just before May Day. My
classmates and I went to the park nearby ， we didn't
go there for amusement but took part in voluntary labor. We got
there at 9：00. We were divided into three
groups and then began working. The students in Group One planted trees and watered flowers.
The task for Group Two was collecting the litter left about by tourists and
cleaning the benches. The group I was in got to the Children's Playground and wiped all the
equipment clean. We worked very hard. At 11：00， when all the work was
finished up， all my classmates met again. Although everyone was in a sweat， yet we felt happy because we had done good job. 关于指路的 1 .（ 2002 年福州市）根据中文提示和英文提示词语，写一篇意思连贯、符合逻辑的短文 。所给英文提示词语必须都用上。词数
60 － 70 左右。 （ 1 ）昨天晚上我和妈妈出去散步。（ 2 ）在路上我们遇见了一个外国人。（ 3 ）他 向我询问如何去温泉饭店。（
4 ）我告诉他沿路往前走，在第三个转弯处向左拐就能看见 饭店。（ 5 ）他非常感谢我，我也为能帮他而高兴。 提示词语： go
out for a walk ， on the road
， the way to ， walk along ，
on the left ， thank for ， be happy that . Yesterday evening ，
I went out for a walk with my mother . On the road ， we met a foreigner . He asked me the way to the Hot Spring Hotel . I
told him to walk along the road and take the third turning on the left ， then he could see the hotel .
He thanked me very much for my help . I was happy thatI could help him
. 北京奥运一名志愿者让外国朋友更多地了解北京 （ 2002 年黄冈市）小明做了一个梦。他梦见自己为北京奥运会做一名志愿者：他努力帮 助来自世界各国的外国朋友……在交谈中，小明让外国朋友更多地了解北京。外国朋友感 谢小明，并认为小明的英语非常好。小明很高兴，他甜蜜地笑了……
请你根据设定的梦境并加以想象，写一段
80 词左右的短文。开始语和结束语均已给出 （不计入总词数）。 内容要求： （ 1 ）帮助外国朋友；（ 2 ）与外国朋友交谈；（ 3 ）感谢小明；（
4 ）小明很高兴 。 词汇参考： try （ do ） one's best ，
find （ that ）， heavy （
lost ）， carry （ show ， take ）， taxi （ car ，
bike ）， on the way ， talk with （
about ） Xiao Ming
had a dream （梦） last night . In the dream ， he volunteered to serve （志愿列队） the
Beijing Olympics . Xiao Ming had a dream last night . In the dream ， he volunteered to serve the
Beijing Olym pics . He tried his best to help the foreign friends
from different countries . When he found a foreign friend worried in the street ， he went up to him and asked
him what was the matter . The foreigner told Xiao Ming he was Jack ， and he forgot the way to the Sun Hotel . Then Xiao Ming stopped a taxi and took him
to the Sun Hotel . Xiao Ming talked with Jack on the way and made Jack know more about
Beijing . Jack thanked Xiao Ming very much and thought Xiao Ming's English was very good
. Xiao Ming was very happy . He smiled and smiled ， then he woke up . 外国友人说重庆变化很大 3 .（ 2002 年重庆市）根据内容要求写一篇 50 － 80 词的短文。要求：书写格式正确，语 句通畅、流畅，无语法错误。
内容提要：今年四月
AAPP 要在重庆召开，外国友人受到重庆人民的热烈欢迎。外国 友人说：“重庆变化很大，街道清洁，灯火明亮，城市秀美，人更美，人们将记住重庆，重 庆的明天会越来越好。” In April this year the AAPP was held in Chongqing . The
foreign friends were warmly welcomed by Chongqing people . The foreign friends said ，“ Chongqing has changed a lot . The streets are clean ， the lights are bright ， the city is beautiful ， and the people are friendly . Chongqing will be remembered and her
tomorrow will become better and better . 向外国友人简单介绍黄山 （ 2002 年安徽省）安徽黄山被联合国教科文组织定为世界自然文化遗产。假设外国友人 到你校参观后，准备去旅游。请根据要点向外国友人简单介绍黄山（
the Yellow Mountain ）。 （ 1 ）位于安徽南部，是中国著名的旅游胜地。每年有大批中外游客前去旅游观光。 （ 2 ）乘汽车去大约要花 3 个小时；也可以乘火车或飞机去。（ 3 ）登山便可领略其云海 （ the sea of
clouds ）、奇松（ wondrous pines ）、怪石（ unique rocks ）等秀丽的风 景及清晨美丽的日出。 注意 1 词数： 80 词左右。 2 请不要逐字翻译。 The Yellow Mountain is one of the most famous mountains in
China . It lies in the south of Anhui . Every year thousands of Chinese and foreigners
pay a visit there . It's not far from here . It takes you about three hours to get there by
bus . You can also go there by train or by plane . While you are climbing the mountain ， you can enjoy the sea of clouds ， wondrous
pines and unique rocks around you . In the early morning when the sun rises ， the sky
looks very beautiful . It's really a nice place to visit . 便条 假定你叫李蕾，是英语老师
Mary 的学生，你于 2004 年 5 月
30 日下午 6 ： 00 去她家通 知一件事，并向她借一本英语小说，可她不在，因此你只好给她留一张便条。便条内容如 下： 1. 六一节去重庆博物馆参观航天英雄杨利伟乘坐的飞船，上午 8 ： 30 在校门口集合 ，乘 464 路公共汽车去。 2. 你向她借“ Under the Moon ”看一周，如果她同意，请她后天在参观时把书给你。 ［注意］ 1. 格式正确，用英语表达上述内容，不必翻译说明部分。 2. 字数在 40 词左右。 ［范文展示］ 6：00 p. m. May 30， 2004 Dear Mary， We shall go
to Chongqing Museum to visit the spaceship Yang Liwei took in the space on Children's Day. We are going to take the number 464
bus there at 8：30 a.m.out side the school gate. May I
borrow your English novel “ Under the
Moon ” for a week？ Please bring it to me that day if you will 通知 7 月 2 日放暑假时，学校团支部为了给中国足球队助威，通知同学们在暑假期间观看亚 洲杯足球赛电视直播交且写一篇作文。 ［范文展示］ July 2， 2004 Dear
students. A FC will
be held in Beijing， Chongqing， Chengdu and Jinan in China
from July 17 to August 7. Please watch the live matches with Chinese
team on TV. Write a composition after the matches. Communist Youth League 启事 我叫 Steve ，在操场丢了一串钥匙，请打电话 86856034 找我，本人将万分感谢。 ［范文展示］ lost May 4， 2004 I lost a
set of keys on the playground when I was playing basketball yesterday. My name is Steve. Please call 86856034. Steve 或者： Lost A set of
keys was lost on the playground. My name is
Steve. Please call
86856034. 招领启事以作为标题放在启事上方正中。在右下角写上招领启事的时间。启事的正文 包括招领的物品、拾到物品的时间及丢失者去认领失物的地点及联系情况等。启事下文的 右下角写登这一启事的人或单位，有时也可以不写落款和写启事的时间，标题后直接写正 文。 ［中文提示］ 我在操场拾得一串钥匙，请打电话
65296403 找 Mario . ［范文展示］ Found May 4， 2004 I found a
set of keys on the playground yesterday. Please call Mario at 65296403. Mario 或者： Found： A set of keys on the
playground. Is this yours？ Please call
Mario. Phone # 65296043. 看图写日记 下面六幅图描述了十月九日星期三早晨你所经历的一件事。请根据这些图画，用英语写一 篇日记。 注意： 1. 日记须包括所有图画的内容，可以适当增加细节，使其连贯。 2. 日记格式已写出。 3. 词数： 100 左右。 Oct. 9th
Wednesday Fine October 9th
Wednesday Fine This
morning， my friend and I went to the
park by bike. A boy before us was on a bike ，too. He rode
very fast. Suddenly he fell off his bike. He lay on the ground and couldn't get up. My friend and I rode up to him and tried to
help him rise. He sat up but couldn't stand up，
because he had his right leg broken. We decided to send him to the nearest hospital on his bike. In the hospital， he was well examined and
given immediate treatment. There I phoned his home and told his parents
about the matter. His parents
came to the hospital before long. After knowing what had happened they thanked us again and again. Then we said good-bye to
them. Though we didn't play in the park，
we felt very happy because we had done what we should. 下面六幅画描述了 12 月 1 日，一个晴天（前一夜下了雪），你上学路上所做的一件 好事，根据以下图画用英语写一篇日记。词数
100 ～ 120 . 注意： 1. 日记格式； 2. 日记包括所有图画内容，可适当增减细节，使日记意思连贯。 Dec. 1st， 2002 Monday Sunny This
morning I woke up and surprisedly found that it snowed last night. After breakfast， I quickly
went to school， on my way
to school， I saw a man riding a bike ahead of me. He was riding too fast and hit an old woman to
the ground. He didn't stop to help the woman. Instead he rode away. I hurried to the
woman and helped her to sit up. At the same time，
a policeman came to my help. We stopped a taxi and took the woman to the People's Hospital. Then I phoned the old
woman's family. Shortly after the old woman's daughter came to the hospital， I left the hospital for school. They thanked me again and again and asked for my name. I answered： “ I am a student learning from Lei Feng. ” 写email网上租房 假如你叫李华，今年暑假你的一位美国朋友
Mr. Robert 打算携全家到北戴河度假一个月。 他打算租一套合适的住房，想请你帮忙。你碰巧在因特网上发现了几则租房广告，并认为 其中的一个较为合适。于是你将广告中的相关信息以书信的形式通过
e-mail 发送给 Mr. Robert ，供他参考，具体内容如下：
1. 房子位于市区，距机场高速公路仅 1 公里，房子宽敞且设计新颖、美观； 2. 备有安全系统较高的停车场，附近有医院、餐馆和各种现代化购物中心； 3. 厨卫设备完善，水电供应系统良好； 4. 如果想了解更详细的情况，请查阅他们的网址“ http://
www. engessay.com”。 注意：要求要点齐全，但不能逐字逐句翻译，词数
120 左右。 June 6th， 2004 Dear Robert， I'm very
glad to hear that you are coming to Beidaihe to spend your summer vacation with your family. I've just read several ads for
house rent from Internet， which might interest you，
I think. One of the
flats lying in the city seems to be suitable. On the one hand， it is only one kilometer from the flat to the freeway to the airport， and meanwhile， there is a safely-guarded large parking area. And there is a hospital
and a modern shopping center as well nearby. On the other hand， well designed，
the flat looks fine and there is enough room for you five. Besides， the kitchen and the bathroom are well furnished. Water and electricity are provided for 24 hours. If you need
further information， you may look up the “http://www.
bdhfz. com. cn”。 Best wishes！ Yours， 记述今天的经历 （2002 ，北京东城区）根据中文意思和英文提示词语，写出意思连贯、符合逻辑的英文片 段。所给词语必须都用上，中文提示内容不必逐句翻译，每组英文提示所写出的句数不限 。 今天是 6 月 23 日，星期日，天气晴朗。你和你的同学张宏参观了北京动物园。那里 的动物十分有趣，人见人爱。当你看到有位游客在向猴子投喂食物时，就上前阻止并说… … 请你用英文写一篇日记，记述今天的经历。（请注意日记格式） Key： 英语写作系列辅导（八） Sunday ， June 23rd Fine It was a
fine day today and the sun was bright . I visited Beijing Zoo with my classmate ， Zhang Hong
. The animals
there were so interesting that allthe people loved them . When I saw a visitor throwing food to the m＆#111nkeys ，
I went ／ ran to stop him and said ，“ Animals are our good friends and we must take good care of
them .” 日记 Sunday May 21，2003
Sunny Going on a Picnic Today was
Sunday. The weather was fine and warm. The sky was very clear and blue. My classmates and I were very happy， because we went out for a picnic at Nanshan Hill. We went to Nanshan Hill by bike with fruits， eggs， meat，
vegetables， knives and some other things. About one
and a half hours later， we came to
a nice place at the foot of the hill. There were many beautiful flowers and green trees. Birds
sang their sweet songs. How pleased we were！
Then we were busy with the picnic. Some of us were getting water， some were cutting the meat and vegetables and cook， others were sitting on the
grass and waiting for nice lunch. At about 13 o'clock， our lunch was ready. We all
sat around on the green grass，
singing， talking， eating and drinking. At about 16：00 we began packing for our return. What a nice
time we were having！ NOTICE 通知 明天早晨 8 ： 00 ，二年级学生要在校门外集合。请穿上旧衣服，去农场劳动。请根据所 给条件写一篇简短的通知。（'
98 吉林中考试题） NOTICE All （ of ） the students of （
in ） Grade Two ， We'llgo to work on the farm tomorrow . Please meet at8 ： 00o'clock outside the school gate Don't forget to（ You'd better ） put on your
old clothes . June 25 ， 1998 书信 2002 河北省）根据提示和要求完成下面短文。
假如你（ Li Lei
）在去年夏令营认识的一个朋友 Jim 从英国给你寄来一件礼物—一件 红色的衬衫，并附有一封信。在信中他向你问好，他想知道你近来在忙些什么。请你给他 写一封回信（ 100 个词左右）表示感谢。回信要包括以下内容： ①向 Jim 问好并对他表示感谢。 ②礼物是你最喜欢的颜色，尺寸很合适，你非常喜欢。 ③告诉 Jim 你近来很好，上周刚过完生日，生日聚会很热闹。询问 Jim 的近况，并表 示希望他能来中国。 注意：①信的格式已经给出。②信中不得使用真实的人名、地名。 65Zhonghua
Street Shijiazhuang
050000 Hebei ， China June 21st ， 2002 Dear Jim ， How are you
？
____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Your friend
， Li Lei Key： ●英语写作系列辅导（六）： 65Zhonghua
Street Shijiazhuang
050000 Hebei ， China June 21st ， 2002 Dear Jim ， How are you
？ Many thanks for the shirt ！ I'm very happy to hear from
you again . I love the
shirt very much ， Jim . And
red is my favourite colour ！ You remembered ！
It's just my size . Every time I wear it ，
I will think of you . I'm fine
here in China . Last week ， I had a
birthday party . Many ofmy classmates came and my mother made us a lot of good food . We really
had a wonderful time together . How are you doing in England ， Jim ？
I miss you very much . I always miss the days we were together last summer . I hope you can come
to China some day . Please
write back soon . Your friend
， LiLei Planting Trees 植树 Planting Trees It was fine
on March 12 ， 2001 . I got up early that
day . All the students in our school went to the hill to plant trees . We arrived
at the hill at eight o'clock . The teacher asked each of us to plant at least six trees . Then we started digging ， planting and watering . We all worked so hard that we could finish our tasks ahead of tim e . Among
us ， Wang Lin ， our monitor set a good example for us . Though he was ill ， he worked harder . When he finished his task ，
he went on to help others without even a little rest . He was wet all over after work .“
I must learn from him ，” I said to
myself . Looking at the lines of the young trees ，
we smiled happily ， forgetting
our tiredness . Sunset 日落 Sunset In order to
see the sunset ， I got
everything ready before 5in the afternoon . Then I went to the East Hill . At that
time ， the sun was already in the west
but it was still shining . Its light was so bright that I couldn't even open my eyes . When I arrived at
the East Hill ， the light became a bit yellow . After a short while ， it was completely golden ， then red . The sun nearly set . It was like a big red ball . The cloud
around it was also painted red . Little by little the cloud covered more and more of the sun
. At last it disappeared behind the cloud . It was dark and I hurried back . 向人们介绍本校的情况 Hello ， friends ， You are
warmly welcomed to our school . I'm Wu Dong . I'm very glad to be your guide . First ，
I'd like to tell you something about our school . It was set up in 1957 . The number of students is over 1200 ， and the teachers about 100 . There are altogether 20classes . Besides the teaching buildings ， we have a library for
different kinds of subjects ，
and a school-run workshop . We have
four classes in the morning and two in the afternoon . After classes ， we join in various activities ， such as ball games ， painting ，
singing and dancing . Now let me
show you around our school . This way ，
please . 关于“英语角”活动的简讯 向明中学的“英语角”活动开展得有声有色。请你用英语为一家英文报纸写一篇
80 — 100 字 的简讯。 内容： ①“英语角”活动开展已经
3 年。 ②活动时间：每周六下午。 ③活动内容：用英语交谈任何感兴趣的话题。 ④活动地点：校学生会办公室。 ⑤活动效果：长盛不衰，参加者踊跃，学生的口语能力明显提高。 注意：简讯应有标题。 参考范文： 1 . Last
Saturday ， I joined some classmates for
an outing to the seaside . It took us several hours to get there . As soon as we got there ， we started to put up our tent
at once . Then we made a fire in the open air and cooked a
meal over it . After a wonderful meal we told stories ， sang songs and played games . Though tired ， all of us had a good time . 2 . English
Corner at Xiangming Middle School The English
corner attracts more and more students at Xiangming Middle School . Every Saturday afternoon ，
boys and girls from different grades gather in the office of the Student's Union ，
practising their spoken English . They talk about everything they are interestedin . The
students say ：“ The more we practise our
oral English ， the better we like English .” Their
English teachers say ，“ The
students have done what they can't do in class .” This corner
was set up three years ago . It has more and more participants （参与 者） now. How to Improve Your English Reading To improve your English reading， you should，
first of all， choose something you feel important or interesting to read. Don't try to read
everything. You should begin with those written in simple English. Don't read those which
prove difficult for you at the very beginning. While
reading， don't read too slowly or look
up every new word you meet with. After reading a passage and having its main idea in mind， you may turn back and read it again. This time you read it slowly and look up some new
words if necessary. Keep on
reading in this way and you'll surely make progress little by little. What is beauty in your mind？ 以“ What is
beauty in your mind？ ”为主题，发表自己的观点，题目自拟。要求：
1. 行文流畅，观点鲜明，论证充分； 2. 内容丰富，层次分明，逻辑性强； 3. 词数 150 左右。 Beauty will
buy no beef Everyone
admires beauty. Everyone has his own standard about beauty. Nowadays
some people tend to think that they own beauty if they have a good looking. They are not satisfied with their appearance. They
spend much money taking a kind of operation. Can beauty really be man-made？ If so， everybody can get beauty. As a result，
there is no beauty at all. The
appearance is given by our parents and is unique in the world. Everyone should ＆#118alue it.
I would rather nature as the standard of beauty. Just accept yourself， accept
everything the god gives to you，
and create the beautiful life belonging to you. Many heroes
don't have beautiful surface. However，
their beautiful images often come to our minds. Their beauty comes from their
contributions to the society. Don't be
eager to judge whether a person is beautiful or not without a thorough understanding of him. A beautiful person is not the one with
a good looking， but with a broad and kind heart. Good
looking is pleasant while spiritual beauty is more important. As an old saying goes， “ Virtue is
fairer than beauty. ” If you have
a kind heart， you own real beauty. 书信 （2005年北京）根据中文大意，写出意思连贯、符合逻辑、不少于50词的短文。 假设你叫王明，昨天收到了笔友David的e-mail，得知他不久要到北京来学习中文。他 想了解如何学好中文。请你用英文给他回复一封e-mail，介绍学习中文的体会和方法，提出 你的建议，以及表达你帮助他学好中文的愿望。 英语作文网 Dear David, I'm glad you'll come to Beijing to learn Chinese. Chinese is
very useful, and many foreigners are learning it now. It's difficult for you
because it's quite different from English. You have to remember as many Chinese words as
possible. It's also important to do some reading and writing. You can watch TV and listen
to the radio to practise your listening. Do your best to talk with people in Chinese.
You can learn Chinese not only from books but also from people around you. If you have
any questions, please ask me. I'm sure you'll learn Chinese well. Hope to
see you soon in Beijing. Yours, Wang Ming 通知 （2005年湖北）明天（星期五）全班同学将去参观科学博物馆（the
Science Museum）， 由你（班长）通知全体同学。（通知的开头和结尾已给出）内容如下：
1. 早上8点钟在校门口集合，步行前往。 2. 下星期一交一份有关参观的报告。 3. 参观时要认真听，仔细看并记下有趣的东西。 4. 不可在博物馆内大声喧哗及拍照。 5. 带笔和笔记本。 要求：①不要逐句翻译。 ②字数60～80。 Fellow students， We are going to visit the Science Museum tomorrow. We will
meet at the school gate at eight in the morning and we will go there on foot. Take your
pens and notebooks with you. We should listen and watch carefully and write down
something interesting when you visit the museum. Please don't make any noise in the
museum and don't take any pictures. You'll have to hand in a report about the visit
next Monday. Thank you. 启事 假设你叫高迪，是高一（2）班的学生。你在10月16日晚上把一本《牛津高级英汉双解字 典》丢在阅览室里，用英语写一则寻物启事，贴在餐厅前的留言板上，请捡到者交给你或 你班班长。启事时间：10月17日 Lost October 17th On the
evening of October 16th,I left my Oxford Advanced Learner’s English-Chinese Dictienary in the reading-room.It is
new.Will the finder please send it to me in Class Two,senior Grade One or to our monitor?Thank you
very much. Gao Di (Loser) 海报 海报是一种带有装饰性的宣传广告。有时配以绘画图案。内容以影讯、展览、演出信息、 友谊赛等为主。为了尽可能使更多的人知道，海报往往贴在醒目之处。
看例文： 请以学生会文体部的名义为一场篮球友谊赛写一份海报，内容如下： 1. 参加者：美国北地中学校队和我校校队 2. 地点：水泥球场 3. 时间：2005年11月20日（星期天）下午4点 4. 组织者：我院学生会文体部 5. 海报发出时间：2005年11月14日 POSTER Friendly Basketball Match Under the
auspices of the Recreational and Physical Culture Department of the Students' Union of our school,a friendly basketball watch
will be held between the visiting U.S.Northfield Team and ours on the cement basketball count
on Sunday, November20th 2005 at 4:00 p.m. the Recreational and Physical Culture Department of the
Students' Union November14th 2005 去西山植树 根据中文设置的情景和英文提示词语，写出语法正确，意思连贯的句子。所给的英文提示 词语必须都用上。 上星期日，我们乘车去西山植树。一些学生种树，其他学生…… 1. It,
fine, last Sunday 2. we, go,
West Hill, by bus 3. some,
plant trees, other, carry water 4. because,
we, work hard, tired, happy 5. all,
know, stop… form, blow, and, city, make,
beautiful ___________________________________
It was fine
last Sunday. We went to West Hill by bus. Some students planted trees, others carried water. Because we worked hard, we were tired,
but we felt happy. We all know trees can stop the wind from blowing the sand towards
the city, and they can make the city beautiful. A Trip I went hiking to a mountain with my friends last summer. It
was a good trip at the beginning but something unexpected happened on the half way.
One of my friends suddenly felt a terrible pain in his stomach and he couldn't
move any further. Nobody knew what to do. One girl tried to call her mum with her
mobile phone but there was no signal in the mountain area. Luckily we brought a tent with
us. We put it up and let him rest in it. He took some medicine. Then he drank some water,
and ate some food. After a while, he felt much better and we walked on. We all enjoyed
ourselves on the top of the mountain. 寒假去哈尔滨旅游 Last winter holiday, I went to Harbin with my mother. It's very cold in winter. There is snow and ice everywhere
and you are always in a white world. You must wear warm clothes. The most exciting thing
is playing with snow. Skating is also very interesting there. I will' always remember Harbin, for the snow, the ice and
all the beautiful things. I love Harbin. 小学英语作文
： 热 My Pet My pet is a toy bear. His name is Small White. He is white.
He has blue eyes and blue ears. His hands and feet are blue too. He is naughty. He
likes to make fun of me. He likes reading. When I am unhappy, he accompanies me. He is
my good friend. If I Have One Thousand Dollars If I have one thousand dollars, I will buy some flowers for
my teachers and my parents, because they teach me a lot. If I have one thousand dollars, I will give some to the poor
people and the poor children, let the children go to school and have a rich life. If I have one thousand dollars, I will buy a lot of books
for myself. Then I will call my good friends come to my house to enjoy my books together. If I have one thousand dollars, I will set aside the money
in the bank for the use in need of the future. I am an elder brother I am a 10 years old boy. Smart and handsome. I am proud of
myself. Because I can get perfect scores in Chinese, math and English. It is not good
enough, I am also proud of being an elder brother. That is a Friday evening, my baby
brother was crying all the time. My parents were both cooking for dinner. I said to my
mum, let me look after this little thing. My mum said, “Are you sure you can?” “ Yes
,believe me I can.” I answered. Then mum went to the kitchen. I went towards my baby
brother. “ Oh baby, don’t cry. I will sing a song for you…” I carried him and sing songs for
him. After a while, he was asleep. I was so tired. My parents were happy and praised me
a good boy. This is my first time to look after my baby brother and I feel proud of
myself. My Rabbits One day, my mother bought two little rabbits for me. I’m
very happy. From that on, the two little rabbits became my good friends.
They have two little ears, red eyes, with white and fat boby. They’re marvellous. Everyday, they play with each other happily. One day, I
couldn’t find them. I asked my mother: ”Where are they? ” My mother told me that She didn’t
know. At last, I found them in the grass. They were very dirty. I was angry, but when I
looked at their lovely faces, I was happy again. I love my little rabbits, and they love me. They are my good
friends forever. Happy day Today I'm very happy,after I have breakfast,I go to park. It's a sunny day ,the bird is singing,I'm singing too.When I
get to park,I see some girls are playing games ,so I join them.We play very happy.Then I
have lunch with my friends.We both have a good time.what's a happy day! 初中英文作文范文
性： 热 To Make a Home Sweet Goethe said "He is the happiest, being king or peasant,
who find peace in his home". It is true. Home is the warmest place in the world. Home is the
harbor. No matter where you are, you would like to be back home in the end. Home is the place which we often need to build. In order to
create a kind of warm and intimate atmosphere. As a member of the family, it is not
right to demand perfection in each other. The proper way is to cultivate flexibility,
patience, and sense ofhumour. Parents can be more open-minded and trust their children,
and the children should understand their parents' pains. If we have spare time after
supper, we may often communicate with each other and talk about what happened in
the daytime. This type of great importance because it often helps to deepen the
feelings between the parents and children. If we do so, I believe our home will always be sweet. 营建和睦的家庭 歌德曾说“无论是国王还是农夫，只要家庭和睦，他便是最幸福的人”。确实如此，家是世界 上最温暖的地方，家是避风港。不管你在哪里，最终你都愿意回家。 家是我们经常需要建设的地方，为了创造一个温暖而亲密的氛围，我们彼此之间应当相互 尊敬和理解。作为家庭的一员， 不要苛求对方的十全十美，而要培养韧性、耐心和幽默感 。父母亲应当有更加开放的心胸，而且要相信他们的孩子，而孩子们也要理解父母的辛苦 ，如果晚饭后有空闲时间，我们可以经常交流自己的思想，并且谈论些白天所发生的事情 。这种被称为“闲聊”的交流很重要，因为它常常有助于加深父母亲和孩子们的感情。 如果我们这样做了，我相信我们的家庭将变得和睦甜美。 TV: a Blessing or a Curse Nowadays television plays such an important role in pepople'
s life that watching TV has become part of people' s life in many families. Is TV a
blessing or a curse? Obviously, television, like anything else, has more than one face. As is known to us, television presents a vivid and colorful
world for people. Through TV, people can learn what is happening across the world and are
better informed of the latest development in science and technology. TV broadens
people' s scope of knowledge. In this sense,TV is a blessing. However,
television can also be harmful. The rays sent out from TV screen are harmful to people.
Furthermore, attacted by their favourite programmes, many people tend to watch TV too often
or for a long time. And as aresult, their studies, and work may be neglected.
Especially, ifchildren stay up too late at night watching TV, they will feel sleepy in class
the next day, and thus they will fall behind in their studies. 电视是福还是祸 现在电视在人们的生活中扮演了十分重要的角色，看电视已成为人们生活的一部分。电视 究竟是福还是祸?很显然，电视像其他的事物一样，有利也有弊。 众所周知，电视为人们展示了一个生动多彩的世界。通过电视，人们能得知现在世界上正 在发生的事情，更好地了解科学技术的最新发展。电视扩大了人们的知识面。从这个意义 上说，电视是福。但是，电视也是有害的。电视屏幕发出的射线对人们有害。此外，受他 们喜欢的电视节目的吸引，许多人常常长时间、过多地看电视，结果学习和工作都被忽略 了，特别是孩子们如果晚上熬夜看电视，第二天上课时就会困倦，从而影响学习。 我认为，电视本身既不是福也不是祸。理智利用电视可以产生很好的效果，否则，就会产 生不好的影响。 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Mobile Phone Wherever you are, you can see many people equipped with
mobile phones. It seems that the world becomes smaller nowadays. You could be found
wherever you are so long as you take the mobile phone with you. Some people wonsider
the mobile phone necessary and useful to them, while others may dislike it. People who like the mobile phone are much more concerned
about its advantages. It is convenient, for you can connect others easily and quickly.
You don' t have to wait for an important call at home all day long. The youth of today send
messages, surf on the net, listen to music and even take photos by using the mobile
phone. People find it advanced for its attractive functions. In some countries, it even
stands for a person' s status. However, some people don' t like it. Imagine that you go to
spend your holiday with your family after days of busy and tiresome work. When you lay on
the beach comfortably, your phone rings. Then you have to go back to your office
only to find an unimportant customer waiting for you. At that moment, you may even want
to throw your phone away, for you just want to relax and get rid of your work. However, whether you like the mobile phone or not, it has
alresdy affected our lives and played an important role in the history of human beings. 手机的利与弊 无论你在何地，你都会看见许多人使用手机。如今，世界似乎越来越小了，只要你带部手 机出门，你都会被找到。有些人认为手机对他们来说是非常有用的必需品；而有些人则有 不同看法。 喜欢使用手机的人比较注重手机的好处。它非常便利，因为它让你与别人的联系既简单又 快捷，你再也不用为了等一个重要电话成天守在家里了。现在的年青人喜欢用手机发短信 、上因特网、听音乐、甚至照像。手机拥有非常吸引人的各种功能，是非常先进的科技产 物。在某些国家。它甚至象征着使用者的地位。 当然，有些人不喜欢它。想像一下，在接连几天的繁重工作后，你好不容易可以与家人去 度假。当你舒舒服服地躺在沙滩上时，手机响了。你不得不赶回办公室，却发现只是一位 无关紧要的客户在等你。那时你或许想把手机扔了，因为你只想远离工作、彻底放松。 然而，无论你喜不喜欢手机，它已经改变了我们的生活，并在人类历史上发挥着重要的作 用。 Pollution: a Social Problem When we read newspapers, we often come across the word
pollution. This word was not familiar to the people some decades ago. But now, it is a
serious threat to us because.it means the poisoning of the air, seas, rivers and lands,
which would do harm to our health. There are many factories that bring pollution to us. We can
not have fresh air in the morning. This is mainly because of the poisonous smoke
coming from factories, especially chemical ones. In rivers, seas and oceans, there
are industrial wastes. Some factories just throw their wastes into seas or let them flow
into rivers. When people drink the water from such rivers, they get poisoned. Besides,
there is rubbish from ships and when sometimes an accident occurs in an ocean, oil flows out
from tankers. On land, the accumulation of rubbish in the streets may
dirty the city and ruin our health. This is mainly due to the improper disposal of rubbish by people. If we do mot fight against pollution, surely one day all of
us will be killed. Some people like to put the blame on the industrial revolutions. On the
contrary, the pollution problem will be solved only with the help of modem science and
technology. 污染——一个社会问题 我们看报的时候，经常会看到“污染”这个词。这个词对于几十年前的人来说并不熟悉。然而 对于我们来说，它是一个严重的威胁，因为它意味着危害空气、海洋、河流和土地，进而 对我们造成伤害。 有很多工厂给我们带来了污染。早上我们呼吸不到新鲜的空气。这主要是因为这些工厂里 排放出有毒的气体，尤其是化工厂。在江河湖海里到处都有工业垃圾。一些工厂把废弃物 排放到江河和海洋里。人们喝了这里面的水就会中毒。除此之外，还有从船上扔下来的垃 圾和海洋里发生事故的船只流出来的油。 在陆地上，街道上乱扔的垃圾不仅影响市容，还危害我们的健康。这主要是因为人们对垃 圾的不正确的处理。 我们如果不对污染采取措施，总有一天我们会被杀死的。有些人总爱把这归咎于工业革命 。相反，污染问题还必须靠现代科学和技术来解决。 Travels on Holidaysin China Nowadays, more and more people like to travel in their
holidays. The other day I read a report about the ways people spend their holidays. It is
reported that in recent yiars several new holiday habits have been developed. Among them,
the most interesting one is the growth of the so-called holiday camps. From the report we can see that in 1990,40 percent of people
stayed at home for holidays. But now the proportion has reduced to 9 percent.
More people go out for fun. The proportion of camping and traveling abroad was
increasing steadily, from 10 percent in 1990 to 38 percent in 2002, and 12 percent in 1990
to 26 percent in 2002 respectively. People enjoy the fresh air, clean Water and
green hills when they go camping in the suburbs. In 1990,38 percent people enjoyed
going to the seaside while in 2002 only 27 percent prefer to go there. What great changes! Why did those changes appear? I think there are several
reasons. First, it' s because people can afford traveling. Second, people prefer to pursue
a high-quality and colorful life. Third, their attitudes to relaxation have changed.
Less people want to save much money by leading a simple life. In short, people's living
standard today has been rising greatly. 中国的假期旅游 目前，越来越多的人喜欢在假期旅游。前几天我看了一篇关于人们度假方式的报道，据报 道，近年来新的假期习惯已经发展起来了。其中最有趣的是所谓的假期郊游的增长。 从报道中我们可以了解到，1990年，40％的人在家里度假，但是现在这个比例已经降到了 9％。更多的人出去玩。出去郊游和出国旅行的比例分别由1990年的10％升至2002年的38 ％，由1990年的12％升至2002年的26％。人们喜欢郊游时新鲜的空气以及青山绿水。199 0年38％的人喜欢去海边，然而2002年只有27％的人愿意去。多么大的变化啊! 为什么有这样的变化?我想原因有几个：第一，因为人们能够负担得起旅游：第二，人们更 愿意追求一种高质量、丰富多彩的生活；第三，人们对休闲的态度改变了。越来越少的人 想过那种拼命存钱、简朴的生活。总之，人们的生活水平已经日渐提高。
The Earth——Our Mother Pcople often say that the earth is like our mother. She
gives life to all the living things on the earth and provides us with air, food, water and other
essential things we need for living. Once she was beautifhl and rich, but now she becomes dirtier
and dirtier, poorer and poorer. It is due to what we have done to her. Please have a
good look at her: polluted rivers and lakes, growing deserts, the destruction of the
forests and wild life, and the depletion of the ozone layer… Can she bear to see her children putting the waste here and
there? Can she bear too see her children cutting down the trees and destroying the
grassland, to see the acid rain destroying everything? Can we bear to see our mother
suffering so much? Isn' it time for us to ask ourselves whether this is the way to
treat our mother? Floods, draughts, acid rain…,these are the punishments from
nature. Everyone should know that there is only one earth, lfwe go on treating her
like this, it won' t be fit for us to live in any longer. It' s time for us to love her, take good
care of her and cure her. We should save the earth so as to save ourselves. 地球——我们的母亲 人们经常说地球就像我们的母亲。她给了地球上所有生物生命，给我们提供生活所必需的 空气、食物、水和一切基本的需要。 曾经她美丽富饶，而现在她变得越来越脏，越来越贫脊，那都是我们造成的。请好好看一 看她：受污染的江河湖海、扩张的沙漠、森林和野生生物的毁灭、臭氧层的耗尽…… 她能忍受她的孩子到处乱扔废弃物吗?她能忍受她的孩子砍伐树木、毁坏草原，让酸雨毁灭 一切吗?我们能忍受她遭受这样的痛苦吗?我们该问问我们自己，这就是我们对待母亲的方 式吗? 洪水、干旱、酸雨……这些都是自然对我们的惩罚。每个人都应该清楚人类只有一个地球 。如果我们继续这样对待她，她将不再适合我们居住了。是该我们好好爱她、照顾她、治 疗她的时候了。我们应该拯救地球，以便拯救我们自己。 Bikes or Cars Americans like to go out by car. Although more and more
Chinese own cars, most Chinese still like to ride bicycles. This is determined by a
lot of factors. As we all know, the bike advances slowly by manpower, but it
can be placed where it is comvenient. However, as for the car, although it can run
fast by engine, it must be parked at parking lots. Most Americans live in the suburb which is Far fi'om urban
areas and their working places. So they need cars to go shopping and go to work. And
they also like traveling far. Thus a car brings them great convenience. On the
contrary, most Chinese live near their working area and markets. They don' t need a car to go
to work or go shopping. I would like to ride a bike,because it costs little and is
easy to use and because a bike won' t cause pollution, which is most important. 自行车或汽车 美国人喜欢乘汽车外出。尽管越来越多的中国人拥有了汽车，但大部分中国人仍喜欢骑自 行车，这是由很多因素决定的。 众所周知，自行车靠人力，行进慢，但可以在方便的地方停放。然而对于汽车来说，虽然 它依靠发动机行进很快，但它必须停在停车场。 多数美国人生活在郊区，远离市区及工作地点，所以他们需要汽车来购物、上班，并且他 们也喜欢驾车远行。因此汽车给他们提供很大方便。相反，多数中国人居住在工作地点和 市场附近，他们不需要开车去上班或购物。 我喜欢骑自行车外出，因为它花费少而会容易使用。最重要的是自行车不会引起污染。 Do We Need Space Exploration Man has been fascinated by outer space for thousands of
years, It has been almost over forty years since man' s first landing on the moon.
Now, some people believe that space exploration is a sheer waste of time and money. They
point out the thct that it cost billions of dollars to can3' on the space research, but a
little infrmation was brought back. In addition, the time and money spent on space
exploration is too much to calculate. However, every coin has two sides. There are still a
majority of other people who believe that space exploration has more advantages. And I agree with
those people. Many new products, such as weather and communication satellites, are
also products of space programs, and they have benefitted people all over the
world. And what' s more. scientific knowledge about outer space has been acquired by
the mankind. We benefited a lot from space exploration. We believed that
it will bring more benefits in the future, which perhaps we can not even imagine now'.
Space exploration is a challenge to human beings. That' s why several nations try
hard to carry out space exploration continuously. 有必要进行空间探索吗 人类对外部空间着迷已有上千年的历史了。从人类第一次登上月球起至今已有40多年了。 现在，有些人认为空间探索完全是浪费时间和金钱。他们指出，数百亿美元用于太空研究 ，但收获甚微。另外，用于研究的时间和金钱实在难以估计。 然而，任何事物都具有两面性。仍有大多数人认为进行空间探索利大于弊，我也非常赞同 他们的观点。许多新产品，如气象、通讯卫星都直接得益于空间研究，使全球受益匪浅， 而且人 类从中获得了不少关于太空的知识。 空间探索早巳使人类受益匪浅了，而且我们也相信，将来它会带给人类更多的好处，有些 甚至是我们现在无法想像的。太空探索对我们人类来说是个挑战，这也是为什么许多国家 不断进行探索的原因之一。 On Building a Paper Factory A British company wants to build a paper factory in our
city. But opinions are different on that issue. Some agree that we should build the paper
factory. Ifwe do so, many new jobs can be created tbr local people, which will surely push
the development of the city's economy. What' s more, the factory will bring in modern
ideas of management and new machines, including equipment for protecting the
environment. On the other hand, others insist on not having it built in
the city, They are worrying about the pollution most. They believe that the factory will
produce noises which will disturb people' s peaceful life. Besides, poisonous gas from the
thctory will dirty the air we breathe. The river will also be polluted by the waste water
from the factory. 关于兴建造纸厂 一家英国公司想在我市建一个造纸厂，但是，关于这个问题，众说纷纭。一些人同意建这 个造纸厂。如果建了工厂，将会有许多新工作提供给当地人，这定将推动城市经济的发展 。还有，工厂能带来现代管理理念和新机器，包括环境保护的设备。 另一方面，另一些人坚持要求造纸厂不要建在城市里，他们最担心污染问题。他们认为工 厂会制造噪声，打扰居民平静的生活。而且，从工厂排出的有害气体将污染我们呼吸的空 气，河水也将会被工厂排出的污水所污染。 To Be a Teacher 0r a Businessman More and more students have chosen to enter the commercial
field instead of the teaching field after graduating from colleges in recent
years. It has become a trend. The graduates would rather be businessmen than teachers when
they hunt for jobs. Why? Firstly, as we all know, business is a very challenging
field with risks and competition while teaching is a stable profession with little risks. It
is reasonable that you can get higher payment in the business field than in the teaching
field. So many students tend to apply for a job with high payment in a short time after
graduation. Secondly, compared with teaching in school, doing business
means a process of starting a career, so it is more exciting and challenging. Some of
the graduates think teaching I is very dull and boring. They would rather to take risks tbr
their ideal. They want to challenge themselves and lead a dynamic life. What is more,
they can earn a great amount of money and enjoy achievements of their own career.
On the contrary, teaching life is more calm and regular. In a sentence, teaching is stable but with less payment, qb
be a busincssman means higher payment or rapid promotion but more risks. Which one
will you choose? It depends on yourself. 当老师还是商人 近几年来，越来越多的学生大学毕业后选择了进入商业领域而不是教育领域，这似乎正成 为一种风气。毕业生们找工作的时候宁愿去做商人而不愿意当老师。那么，这是为什么? 首先，众所周知，商业是一个带有风险和竞争且具有挑战性的领域，而教育是一个稳定职 业，几乎不带有任何风险。与教书相比，从商可以得列较高的报酬，这很合情合理。因此 ，一些学生毕业后倾向于短期内得到高报酬的工作。 其次，比起在校当老师，从商意味着一个创业的过程，因此，它更让人激动，更有挑战性 。一些毕业生觉得教书很枯燥乏味，他们宁愿为自己的理想冒险创业。他们想挑战自我， 过一种富有激情的生活。更重要的是，他们能赚到大钱，享受创业的成就。与此相反，教 育生涯很平淡，很有规律。 总之，教书很稳定，但收入少。从商收入高，晋升快，但风险大。选择哪条道路，最终还 是看你自己。 Don't Let Card Collecting Affect Your Study Now many students become crazy about collecting cards of
heroes of the Three Kingdoms in my school. After one gets a card, he will share
it with his friends. Being addicted to it, many students have changed a lot. Some students even play the cards in class so that they have
fallen behind in their study. The card is included as a gift in the bag of some
food which costs 1.5 yuan. Therefore, to get these cards, many students try their best
to get money, even steal money. Sometimes they would rather not eat breakfast than
give up buying the food with that card. It is not long before they collect a lot of cards. Without
good care the cards can be stolen easily. Thus, many students fight for the cards,
which damage their friendship. So don' be fascinated in collecting cards any longer. Study
earnestly and become a good host of the new century! 不要让集卡影响你的学习 现在我们学校的许多学生疯狂收集三国群英卡。一个同学得到一张后，就会跟他的朋友们 共同分享。由于沉迷于此,一些 同学已经改变了很多。 一些学生甚至在课堂上玩这些卡片，以致学习成绩下降。这种卡是在某种1.5元一包的食品 袋里的赠品。因此，为了得到这些卡片，许多同学竭力搞到钱，甚至偷钱。有时他们宁愿 不吃早餐也不放弃买带有这种卡的食品。 没多长时间他们就会攒很多卡。如果不小心，这些卡很容易被偷走。这样，很多同学为了 这些卡而打架，这破坏了同学之间的友谊。 因此，不要再太沉迷于集卡了。认真学习，成为新世纪的有用之才吧! Traditional Teaching Method Do your teachers still use traditional techniques to teach
you nowadays? A revol- ution in teaching techniques is required now. In the past, we just
took it for granted that a teacher' s aim was to teach the students all that he knew
and solve all the problems for them. Therefore, students could mot judge things on their
own under this circumstance. Thus students gradually lost the ability to learn by
themselves. In addition, they were only equipped with the knowledge that were taught in class
and made the same judgement upon every problem which might crop up. Of course,
they would find their knowledge not enough to solve practical problems. So it is time to change the teaching method. A teacher' s
goal is to help the students develop not only the ability to learn by themselves but the
skills to make judgements on every aspect on their own. It' s not necessary for the
students to turn to teachers for help while meeting with difficulties. The first thing is to
develop the students' abilities to make sound judgements upon any problem and overcome
difficulties. All in all, the aim of teaching is to liberate, but mot to
fetter the students' innate powers of making sound judgements. 传统教育方式 你的老师还在用传统方法授课吗?现在教育方式的改革需要进行。过去，老师把他所有的知 识教给学生，并帮学生解决他们所有的难题，这似乎是理所当然的。因此，在这种情况下 ，学生不能自我判断，也慢慢失去自学能力。另外，他们只能学到课堂上的东西，面对任 一突发事件都会作出同样的判断。当然，他 们业余感到所学知识不足以解决实际问题。 因此，是到了改变教育目标的时候了。老师的目的不光是帮助学生培养自学能力，还应教 给他们独立判断的方法。学生一旦面临难题就请教老师是不必要的。重要的是让学生具有 独立判断并能克服困难的能力。 总而言之，教育目标是解放而不是限制学生判断事物的内在能力。 Comments on the Second Class My school have put forward the idea of having the second
class so as to enlarge the students' view and their horizon of knowledge recently.
Although many students doubt its function, in my opinion, there is no doubt that we will
benefit from the second class. As far as I am concerned, I have changed a lot because of
the second class. In the past I was always wrapped up in textbooks and had few hobbies and
interests. Although I worked very hard. I made no progress in study. Later my
teacher encouraged me to join the School Literature Club. In my spare time I have read all
kinds of newspapers and magazines, and learnt a lot. The knowledge from the class is limited after all. Let' s
take an active part in the second class and become all-round youth of the new age! 第二课堂之我见 最近我们学校为了开阔学生们的视野和知识面，提出开展第二课堂。虽然许多同学对其作 用表示怀疑，但是我认为我们会获益于第二课堂，这一点毋庸置疑。 就我个人来说，第二课堂让我改变了许多。过去我总是埋头于课本，且爱好兴趣狭窄。尽 管我努力学习，但我总不能取得进步。后来我的老师鼓励我参加校文学社。在闲暇时间我 阅读了各种报纸杂志，学到了很多东西。 课堂上学到的知识毕竟是有限的。让我们积极投身于第二课堂，成为新世纪全面发展的一 代。 Desire for No Examination I have a lot of aspirations. But what I desire most is to
have no examinations. We are always told that examinations aim to check what we
have learned. But I don't think so. Examination is not the best way', especially in
the primary school. Examinations, composition examinations in particular, will bring students,
teachers and parents a great deal of pressure. To cope with the examination, some
students just remember the model essays by rote. It will do no good to the improvement of
writing. The students' scores can be measured by their daily in-class
study and by the completion of their everyday homework. If we do in this way,
all the students and teachers will have a pleasant time every day. 渴望不考试 我有很多愿望，但我最渴望的就是不要考试。 我们总是被告知考试的目的是为了检测我们学到了什么，但是我不这么认为。考试不是最 好的方式，特别是在小学。考试，特别是作文考试，会给学生、教师、学生家长带来很大 的压力。为了应付作文考试，一些学生仅仅是死记硬背范文，这对提高学生的写作没有什 么好处。 学生的成绩可以通过课内的日常学习和每天家庭作业的完成情况来衡量。如果我们用这种 方法检查学习效果，所有的学生和教师每天都会度过愉快的时光。 Study in Class and out of Class Our study can be divided into two parts: one is in class and
the other is out of class. Both of them are important to students. They depend on each
other. We must attach importance to after-class What we have learnt
in class is very. limited, because only knowledge in textbooks can be acquired.
However, we can learn more out of class. A most important thing is that knowledge comes
from practice. In the after- class study we can apply out knowledge to practice. Just Iike after-class study, study in class is also very
important. It occupies most of our time. We must pay much attention to it. In-class study and
after-class study are closely connected with each other and improve each other. If that' s the case, why don't we combine them and study effectively?
课上课下 我们的学习可以被分成两部分：一部分在课堂上，另一部分在课堂外。这两部分对学生来 说都是重要的，它们互相依存。 我们必须重视课后学习。我们在课堂上学到的东西是有限的，因为只能学到课本上的知识 。然而，课外我们可以学到更多的东西。最重要的是知识来源于实践。课外学习可以让我 们把知识应用到实践中去。 正如课外学习一样，课内学习也很重要。它占用了我们的大部分时间，我们必须重视它。 课内与课外的学习紧密地联系在一起，它们互相促进。 这样的话，我们为什么不把它们结合在一起，有效地学习呢? Haste Makes Waste The proverb "Haste makes waste" means that one may
delay the time to complete one thing if he rushes to do it, because he may neglect
something important in the process and has to do it again from the beginning. So one should do
every step well. Take remembering English words for example, every student
wants to enlarge his vocabulary. But this aim cannot be achieved in one or two
days. You should stick to remem bering some words a day and revise the words every few
days. In this way you can keep the words in your mind firmly. There is mo
shortcut. If you want to stuff all the words into your brain and mot to revise them, you will
remember nothing. So don't be hasty. Haste makes waste. 欲速则不达 “欲速则不达”这句谚语是说一个人如果急于去完成某件事，那么他可能会延误完成的时间， 因为在做事的过程中他可能忽略一些重要的事情而不得不重新开始。所以要做好每一步。 以记英语单词为例，每一个学生都想扩大单词量。但是这个目标并不是一两天就能够达到 的。你应该坚持每天记忆几个单词，每隔几天重温一下这些单词，通过这种方法你就可以 牢牢记住这些单问。世上没有捷径。如果你想一下子就将这些单词塞到你的脑子里，不再 温习，你会什么也记不住。所以不要匆忙，欲速则不达。 My Experience in Examination In my ophfion, examinations are one of the important
activities in school life. I have gone through all sorts of examations since my primary school I
have tasted the flavor of happiness and sadness. Before examinations, I always have a hard time and don't
know what to do. During examinations I feel nervous and sometimes my mind becomes
blank. Only after exaninations does the world seem to be bright again and am I
brimming with vigor. We often complain that our teachers make trouble for us on
purpose. But it is not true. The fact is that examinations are just a way to help us do
better in our study. 我的考试体验 我认为考试是学生生涯的重要活动之一。从上小学起，我经历了各种各样的考试，体验了 考试的酸甜苦辣。 考试前我觉得时间难耐，无所适从。考试时心情紧张，有时大脑一片空白。只有考试后， 我才觉得世界又充满了光明，我又恢复了活力。我们常常抱怨老师故意为难我们，但事实 上并非如此。考试只是帮助我们更好学习的一种方法。 Studying Abroad In recent years, studying abroad has been popular in our
country. More and more middle school students would like to go abroad through mediators.
Is it good or bad to study abroad? In my opinion, on one hand, it has some advantages.
Studying abroad can provide better studying conditions. People can make rapid
progress in their foreign language study and it can also help widen their field of
vision. Meanwhile, young students can learn advanced science and technology from
foreign countries and spread cultures of different nations. On the other hand, it has disadvantages. For example,
because of the lack of living experience and poor capability to take care of themselves,
they may feel lonely and homesick. In addition, high living expenses and tuition fees
will become a heavy burden upon their parents. So I think whether studying abroad or not should be decided
according to oneself and one's family. It is not right to follow others. 国外学习的利与弊 近年来，我们国家掀起一股出国学习的热潮，越来越多的中学生愿意通过中介到国外学习 。到国外学习有利还是有弊呢?我认为，有有利的一面。到国外学习能提供良好的语言环境 ，更利于语言的学习，拓宽视野，学习国外先进的科学技术，传播各民族不同的文化。 同时也存在不利的一面，例如，中学生年纪太小，缺乏生活经验，自理能力差，情感孤独 思乡。同时，学习生活费用高，也给家长带来很大的压力。 因此，中学生是否出国学习应根据自己及家庭的实际情况来决定，不要盲目追赶潮流 Blowing Balloons Blowing balloons is an interesting game. You may have some
ideas of it. It is of great ＆#118alue to
your health, especially to those who are fat. People usually make an airless balloon halfairfilled, put it on the hand, then blow
it hard. Shortly after it flies up, his partner blows it away towards the opposite party. And
the opposite blows it back. Repeat doing so until the balloon drops onto the follr. Any
party onto whose floor the balloon drops will be the loser. So any party who tries to
control the balloon's direction and blows it with great efforts will make the balloon fly
straight to the other party and will have more opportunities to win. 吹气球 吹气球是一项有益的活动，你可能对此有所了解。它对你的健康极有好处，特别是对那些 体胖的人更是如此。人们通常给气球冲上一半气，放在手上，然后使劲吹。当吹起后，同 伴立即将气球吹向对方。对方再把它吹过来。反复这样做，直到气球掉在地上。在哪方落 了地，哪方就输了。所以哪方能控制好气球的方向，并使劲吹，就能使气球径直飘向对方 ，哪方赢的机会就多。 About Review As we all know, there are three stages in study preview,
study in class and review, among which review is the most important. From my
experience, I'd like to talk about the importance and steps of review. Firstly, make a review plan
with certain contents of subjects at acertain time. Secondly, carry on the review
plan regularly. Thirdly, examine what has been reviewed and make supplement in time. One
thing to remember is to keep notes all the time. I follow my review plan strictly
and have made progress in my study. It turns out to be good enough. Of course, there is
more than one way to review. So long as we review regularly, we can find more ways to
improve our studies. 关于复习 我们都知道，学习有三个环节：预习、课堂学习和复习，三者中复习是最重要的。我愿意 从我的经验谈复习的重要性和步骤方法。首先，制定复习计划，确定在某段时间里复习课 程的具体内容。其次，有规律地执行复习计划。第三，检测所复习的内容，及时弥补。有 一件事必须记住，就是要时时记笔记。我严格遵循复习计划，在学习上取得了进步，证明 复习是可取的。当然，不只有一种复习办法。只要我们有规律地复习，我们可以找到更多 改善学习的方法。 About Beijing Beijing has a history of over 3,000 years with a population
of nearly 13 million and a lot of places of interest around it. In recent years, the city
of Beijing has been advancing very quickly. You can see more museums, parks an shopping
centers here and there. More and more highways and overhead walkways have been built
up. What's more, a lot more buses which burn cleaner fuel, such as CNG or LPG, are
put into use, to prevent air from being polluted. Water in the rivers is clean again.
Wherever you go, you can see green trees, grass and beautiful flowers. All these make
life in Beijing more convenient, pleasant and colorful. Beijing is still
advancing to the bright future. 关于北京 北京有3000多年的历史，近1300万人口和许多名胜古迹。近年来，北京发展得很快。你能 看到更多的博物馆、公园和购物中心，比比皆是。北京已建成越来越多的高速公路和过街 天桥。还有，更多的公共汽车投入使用，它们都使用环保燃料，以防空 气受到污染。河水又变得清澈了。无论你走到哪里，你都能看到绿树、青草和美丽的花朵 。所有这一切使北京的生活更便利，更怡人，更多姿多彩，北京仍在向着美好的明天迈进 。 Our City Our city is a new and developing city, and was built at the
beginning of 1980s. The infrastructure for water, gas, electricity and other energy
in this area is complete and sufficient. From here one can travel to any place by sea, by
air or by land. And there is a highway leading to the capital, Beijing. Besides there are
many other advantages for the investors to work here. For example, the areas around this
city are rich in natural resources. The public order is very nice and so on. The most
impor ant. thing is that the government of this city supports foreign investors in many
respects. In a sentence, this city is filled with enthusiasm and vigor. It is a good place
for investors. 我们的城市 我们的城市是一座新兴的发展中城市，始建于20世纪80年代。这个地区的基础设施(如水、 气、电和其它能源)齐全并且充足。这里的海陆空交通便利，又有一条高速公路通往首都北 京。除此之外，投资者在这里工作还有许多其他优势，例如，城市周围地区的自然资源丰 富，公共秩序良好等等。最重要的是这个城市的政府多方面支持外国投资者。总而言之， 这个城市充满激情和活力，是投资者的乐园。 Our School Our school, which was set up in 1945, lies in the south of
Changchun City. It is famous in our city. It has 24 classes. 8 classes in each grade. The number of
the students and teachers adds up to over 2,000. In the front of the school stands a
high classroom building, behind which is a lab buiding. We have many of our chemistry
and biology classes in it. Between them is a new library built 3 years ago. There are a
large number of books there. After lunch a number of students like reading there. On the right there is a football field and two basketball
courts. They are our favorite places in our spare time. It is said that a swimming pool
will be built to the left. Our school is big and beautiful, covered with green trees
and colorful flowers. Many piople call it a garden school. It's really a good place for
us to study in. 我们的学校 我们的学校坐落在长春市的南部，建于1945年。它是我市著名的学校。 全校有24个班，每个年级8个班。学生和老师加起来有2000多人。校园的前面耸立着一栋 很高的教学楼，它的后面是实验楼。我们很多化学课和生物课都在那里上。这两者之间是3 年前新建的图书馆，里面有大量的藏书。午饭后，许多学生都爱在这里看书。 右边是一个足球场，两个篮球场。这两个地方是我们课余时间最爱去的地方。据说在左边 还要修建一个游泳池。 我们的学校又大又美丽，绿树成荫，鲜花盛开，很多人称它为花园学校。这真是一个我们 学习的好地方。 My Favorite Program Nowadays more and more programs are shown every day. My
favorite program is "Discovery" which is broadcasted by CCTV at 5'
clock every other afternoon, except weekends. The program provides us with knowledge in natural
and scientific aspects. I like to know about the secrets of animals and some
scientific research. I acquire some knowledge about nature and science of the past, present and
even the future. It is an interesting as well as instructive program. Besides, the
pictures are very vivid and beautiful. It' s really a great joy to watch it. Ifyou don't
believe what I said, just watch it by yourself. and then you will know I am right. 我最喜欢的节目 如今，每天的节目越来越多。我最喜欢的节目是“发现”，这个节目除周末外，隔天下午五点 在中央电视台播放。这个节目为我们讲述了自然和科学领域的知识。我想知道一些有关动 物和科学研究的秘密。我获得了从前、现在和未来的自然科学知识。这个节目不仅有趣， 而且很有教育意义。此外，节目的画面逼真美丽。观看这个节目真是一种享受。如果你不 相信我的话，就请亲自看看，到那时你就知道我说的没错。 “Polo” Cars "Polo" which is made by Chinese Volkswagen
Automobile Manufacturing Group Co, is the latest product. It is designed for Chinese families. The
car is in a popular and fashionable style with fbur seats, and can travel on all
kinds of roads and under all kinds of Weather. In addition, the proper size of the car makes it
easy to drive. Usually, its highest speed is 180 kilometers per hour. Anyone who owns a
"Polo" will enjoy it very much. The price--RMB130,000, is lowet than that of the same kind
both at home and abroad. It is certainly a wise choice to buy a "Polo" car. “Polo”牌小汽车 “Polo”牌小汽车是由中国大众汽车制造集团推出的最新产品，是为中国家庭量身定做的。属 于普及型产品，设计新颖，有四个座位，可在各种路面和气候下行驶。此外，适中的车体 使得它很容易驾驶。通常，它的最高时速达到每小时180公里。任何拥有“Polo”牌小汽车的 人都会喜爰它。 每辆13万人民币的售价在国内外市场都是比较低廉的。购买“Polo”牌小汽车是个明智的选 择。 The Family Computer The family computer is small and not very expensive, but it
has a good look. It can be used easily. You can calculate, make notes, learn English,
call others and type letters on it. Computers can work hundreds of times faster than human
beings. What' s more, you can surf on the net, watch VCDs, play games, do office work
and even do shopping in a supermarket with it. By connecting a computer to the
Internet, we can get the latest information in all fields. We have been greatly helped by
computers. Through the Intemet, computers help us live a more convenient life. They
link the world and make the world a large family. 家用电脑 家用电脑外观精美小巧，价格还不贵，使用方便。你可以用它来计算，做笔记、学英浯、 打电话、写信等。电脑比人脑工作快成千上万倍。更重要的是，你可以用它上网、看影碟 、打游戏、办公，甚至到超市购物。通过把电脑连到互联网上，我们能获得各领域的最新 信息，我们得到电脑的很大帮助。通过互联网，电脑使我们过上了更便捷的生活。电脑连 接了这个世界，使世界成为一个大家庭。 The Olynpic Games The Olympic Games, first held in 776BC, has a history of
more than one thousand yiars. The Games is held every four years. Many countries try their best to bid forhosting the Olympic
Games. And every country does its best to get more medals in the Games. In 2000, the
city of Sidney held the 27th Olympic Games. Over one hundred countries all over the world
took part in it. We won 28gold medals that year. China, a major sport country, will
hold the 29th Olympic Games in 2008. People from all walks of life are participating in
various activities and making good preparations for it. There are five rings on the Olympic flag, which are
considered to symbolize, the five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and America. The
Olympic motto is: "Swifter, higher, stronger." The Games can promote the
understanding and friendship among different peoples and different nations. 奥林匹克运动会 公元前776年首次举办的奥运会，已经有一千多年的历史了。奥运会每四年举办一次。 许多国家尽他们最大的努力争办奥运会。每个国家在运动会中都争取拿更多的奖牌。2000 年，悉尼举办了第27届奥运会，全世界100多个国家参加了这次盛会。那年我国获得了28 枚金牌。中国作为一个体育大国，将于2008年举办第29届奥运会。各条战线的人们正在为 奥运会做着各项准备。 奥运会的会旗上有五个环。五环被认为象征着五大洲：欧洲、亚洲、非洲、澳洲和美洲。 奥运会的口号是：“更高，更快，更强。”奥运会能够促进各民族以及各个国家之间的理解和 友谊。 The Mid-Autumn Festival The Mid-Autumn is a very important Chinese festival. It
falls on the 15th day of August. A few days before the festival, everyone in the family will
help to make the house clean and beautiful. Lanterns will be hung in front of the house. On the evening there will be a big family dinner. People who
work far away from their homes will try to come back for the union. After dinner,
people will light the lanterns which are usually red and round. Children will play with
their own toy lanterns happily. At night the moon is usually round and bright. People can
enjoy the moon while eating moon-cakes which are the special food for this festival.
They can look back on the past and look forward to the future together. It is said that
there was a dragon in the sky. The dragon wanted to swallow up the moon. To protect the
frighten the dragon away. 中秋节 中秋节是中国一个很重要的节日，在八月十五号。在节日来临的前几天，家庭中的每一个 人都帮着打扫房子，把房子装扮得漂漂亮亮的，灯笼挂在屋前。 晚上有一顿美餐，离家在外工作的人也要回来团圆。晚饭后，人们点亮灯笼，一般是红色 的圆灯笼。孩子们会高高兴兴地玩他们的玩具灯笼。 晚上月亮又圆又大，人们在赏月的同时吃着中秋节特别的食品——月饼。人们在一起回顾 过去，展望未来。据说天上有一条龙，它要把月亮吞下去。为了保护月亮，孩子们要弄出 很大的响动把龙吓跑。 The Four seasons A year has four seasons. Every season has three months. The
weather of one season is different from that of any other. The life cycles of plants
are controlled by the seasons. The first season is spring. The three months in it are
March, April and May. During that time we have warm weather and fine days. All plants come to
life. Animals wake up from hibernation. It is time for farmers to get ready for their
fields. The second season is summer. The three months are June, July
and August. The weather is very hot and it often rains. People can go
swimming and sightseeing. It is time for all things to grow up. The third season is autumn. The three months are September,
October and November. The weather becomes cooler and cooler. Leaves begin to fall
to the ground. It is the harvest time for farmers. The fourth season is winter. December, January and February
are the three months of that season. The weather is very cold, and most of the
plants die at that time. Sometimes it snows. People can enjoy skating and skiing. But
winter doesn' t stay with us for a long time, for spring comes again soon. 四季 一年有四季，每个季节有三个月，每个季节的气候都不一样。生命的轮回由四季控制。 第一个季度是春季。春季的三个月为三月、四月和五月。在这段时间里，天气温暖、晴朗 ，万物复苏。冬眠的动物们也醒过来了，农民们开始忙农活。 第二个季节是夏季，包括六月、七月和八月。天气非常热，而且老是下雨。人们能游泳、 观光。夏季也是万物生长的好时候。 第三个季节是秋季，三个月分别是九月、十月和十一月。天 气越来越凉，树叶开始飘落。 这是一个收获的季节。 最后一个季节是冬季，这一季包括十二月、一月和二月。天气非常冷，大多数植物都死了 。有时候还下雪，人们可以滑冰和滑雪。但是冬天不会太长，因为春天马上就要来临了。 Stamps When we send a letter or a postcard, we have to put stamps
on the envelope or on the card. When did people first begin to use stamps? Who was the
first to think of this idea? Here is some information about it. In the early nineteenth century, people did mot use stamps.
They had to pay for the letters or postcards they received. People didn' t like it.
First, it was not convenient. Second, sometimes they had to pay for the letters they
didn't want to receive at all, such as advertisements. Third, the postage was high at that time.
And it was difficult for postmen to collect the postage. Then one person thought out an idea to solve this problem.
He was Rolland Hill, a schoolmaster in England. He was the first to put forward a
proposal to use stamps in 1850s. He thought it would be much more convenient for
people. They could go to a nearby post office to buy stamps and put them on the
envelopes before they sent letters. The post office could simply put seals on the
stamps to prevent them from being used again. That was a good idea and it was accepted by tile
government finally. 邮票 当我们寄信或寄贺卡时，我们必须在信封或贺卡上贴邮票。人们什么时候开始使用邮票的 呢?谁是第一个想到这个主意的人呢?下面是一些相关信息。 十九世纪初，人们并不使用邮票。他们是在收到信或贺卡时付邮资。人们不喜欢这种方式 。第一，不方便；第二，有时候他们不得不为他们不希望收到的信付钱，例如广告；第三 ，那时候邮费很高，邮递员要收邮资很困难。 然后有人想到了一个方法来解决这个问题。他就是Rolland
Hill，英格兰一年学校的校长。 他是第一个在十九世纪五十年代提出使用邮票这个建议的人，他认为这对人们来说会方便 得多。在发信之前他们可以去附近的邮局买邮票，贴在信封上。邮局只需在邮票上盖上邮 戳就能防止邮票被再次使用。这个好想法最终被政府接受了。 高中英文作文范文
： 热 Protect Panda The giant panda is known as the national treasure of China.
The panda was a kind of ordinary animal in China long ago. However, for some
reasons, too many of them have been killed. So the number of them is falling quickly. At present people are taking an important measure to save
pandas. People want to find a home for them, and recently, they have set up a nature
park for them in Sichuan Province,which is called "Pandas' Home. "There
pandas can enjoy their life happily. There is a bamboo forest near the Pandas' Home. So the
pandas can find bamboos easily which they like to eat very much. Because pandas are well protected now, the number of them is
increasing every year. We hope that one day we will have enough pandas to set them
free and let them live in the wild again. Pandas are good friends of man. Man should try to protect
them and ]et them live in the way they like! 保护大熊猫 大熊猫被称为中国的“国宝”。很久以前，大熊猫是中国的一种很普通的动物。然而，由于种 种原因，熊猫大量地死亡，所以它们的数量也急剧下降。 目前，人们正采用一种重要的手段来拯救熊猫。人们想给它们找一个自己的家，近来已经 在四川省建成了一所自然公园，叫做“熊猫之家”。在那儿，熊猫们愉快地享受着它们的生活 。“熊猫之家”附近有一片竹林，所以熊猫不用费力就能找到它们爱吃的竹子。 由于受到良好的保护，近些年来，熊猫的数量逐年增长。我们希望在将来的某一天，当我 们有足够多的熊猫时，我们便还它们以自由，让它们重返自然。 熊猫是人类的好朋友，人类应该保护它们，让它们过上随心所欲的生活。 Australia Australia, the largest country in Oceania, lies on the south
coast of the Pacific. It covers an area of 7.6 million square kilometers. It has a
population of over 10 million. Most of its people live in the east of the country by the sea.
Canberra,the capital of Australia,is a beautiful city. Sydney is the biggest city in Australia,
which has many places of interest. The Opera House is well known all over the world.The 2000
Olympic Games were held in Sydney. 澳大利亚 澳大利亚是大洋洲最大的国家，位于太平洋南海岸，国土面积760万平方公里，人口超过1 000万，大多数居民居住在东部地区，濒临海洋。首都堪培拉是一座美丽的城市。悉尼是全 国最大的城市，有许多名胜，悉尼歌剧院闻名于世。2000年奥运会就是在这里举行的。 A New Kind of Medicine Wuhan No.3 Medical Plant has invented a new kind of
medicine.It is very good for heart trouble (disease). It should be taken three times a clay and
two pills once. It can also be taken one or two more pills if needed. This kind of medicine
can be used for a long time.It's dangerous for children and the pregnant. They
mustn't take this medicine. If you are not feeling well after taking the medicine, you should
stop taking it. This medicine should be kept in a cool and dry place. It's better to
follow the doctor's advice before taking it. 一种新药 武汉第三制药厂研制了一种新药，对治疗心脏病有显著疗效。其服用量为一天三次，一次 两片，也可以根据需要一次一片或两片以上。这种药可长期使用，但对孕妇和孩子有危险 ，他们不能服用这种药。如果你服后感觉不适，应立即停止用药。这种药应储存在阴凉干 燥处，服用时要听从医嘱。 Space Pens :$34.95 Imagine a pen that works in whatever conditions, from wet
paper to writing upside down. Sounds impossible, doesn't it? Not when you've got a Space
Pen! These amazing pens have a great history of being approved
for use in space, since they effortlessly write in the gravity free vacuum of space, and
at any angle. They can also write in extreme 'heat and cold temperatures (from -50~C to
250~C ), making them the pens of choice for the Everest North Face Ski Expedition in
1997. Now that you know that Space Pens are the clear choice for all your writing
needs on your next adventure! 太空笔：34．95美元 想象一下这样一只神奇的钢笔：不管在什么条件下都能使用，在湿纸上，把笔颠倒着都可 以用。听起来不可思议，是不是?不! 当您拥有一只太空笔的时候，这一切就成为现实了! 这些令人惊讶的笔有了不起的历史，被批准在太空试用，因为它们在太空失重的情况下或 以任何角度都可以轻松自如地使用。 它们也能在极热和极冷的环境下使用， 曾经把它们作 为1997年珠穆朗玛北峰滑雪探险首选用笔。现在您就会明白太空笔是您下次冒险时，作为 您文字记录工具的明智选择! To Editor Dear editor, Recently, our class have had a heated discussion about
whether the Beijing Zoo should be moved out of the city. Someof my classmates are in favour
of the move. They say large crowds of tourists to the zoo will result in traffic
jams. They also say that once moved ,animals will have more space and better living
conditions in the suburbs. However, other students are against the idea, saying that
the Beijing Zoo, built in 1906, has a history of 100 years, and is well-known at home and
abroad. So it should remain where it is. What's more, moving may cause the death of some animals. To move or not, this is a big decision which has to be made
by people in Beijing. Yours truly, Li Hua 给编辑的一封信 尊敬的编辑： 最近我们班就北京动物园是否应迁出市区展开了热烈的讨论。一部分同学同意迁出，他们 说大量的游客来此参观将造成交通阻塞；他们还说，动物园一旦迁出，动物们在郊区将会 有更广阔的活动空间和更好的生活条件。 然而，一部分同学反对迁出。他们说，北京动物园自1906年建立以来已有100年的历史， 在国内外享有盛誉，不应当迁出。而且，迁出会造成一些动物的死亡。 北京动物园是否应迁出市区，这是北京人必须作出的一个大的决定。 您真诚的朋友 李 华 Internet Should students make friends on line? Some people say yes. The Intemet helps students make many
friends. Chatting on line, students can express their feelings and opinions more
freely, and even get help with their foreign language studies. Others, however, think students should not make friends on
line.They say it is a waste of time. Besides, some students get cheated on line. It is my opinion that students should place their study,
health and safety before other things. As for friendship, we can readily find it in our
classmates and other people around us. 因特网 学生们可不可以在网上交友? 一些人认为可以。因特网可以帮助学生交到许多朋友。通过网上聊天，学生们可以更自由 地表达他们的情感和自己的观点，甚至可以帮助学习外语。 然而，另外一些人认为学生们不应当上网。他们说网上交友纯粹是浪费时间。此外，一些 学生也经常在网上受骗。 我认为学生们应当把学习、健康和安全放在首位，至于交友，我们可以在同学和周围的人 中间去进行，而不必在网上交友。 Smoking and Health We meet smokers everywhere. There are 6.5 billion people in
the world, and about 1.2 billion of them are smokers, which make up to 20 percent of
the world's total population. Smoking is very harmful. First, smoking costs a great deal
of money. It wastes 200 billion dollars each year in the world. Second,smoking does harm to
the health of smokers and even the people near them. About 3 million people die of
diseases caused by smoking every year. Luckily, more and more people have come to realize the great
harm of smoking. To our delight the total amount of world tobacco production has
dropped from over 14 billion pounds in 2000 to 7 billion pounds in 2003. It is certain
that the number of smokers will further decrease gradually. 吸烟与健康 吸烟者到处可见。世界上有65亿人口，吸烟者占12亿，占世界总人口的20％。 吸烟有害。首先，吸烟需要花费大量金钱。全世界每年需要浪费掉2
000亿美元。其次，吸 烟对吸烟者和他周围的人有害，每年大约有300万人死于因吸烟而引起的疾病。 幸运的是，现在越来越多的人已经认识到吸烟的危害。使我们高兴的是，世界烟草的总产 量已从2000年的，140亿磅降到2003年的70亿磅。吸烟人群也必定会逐年减少的。 Accompany Us Studying Dear editor, I'm writing to tell you about the discussion we recently had
about whether our parents should accompany us studying at school. We do have different opinions on this matter. Most of us
(about 70% )think our parents should not accompany us studying at school since it make us
fall into the habit of dependence, so that we won't form the good habit of
studying. What's more, it is harmful for us to form the habit of controlling ourselves. At the
same time it affects our parents' work, studies and rest. While about 30% of my classmates think it necessary for our
parents to accompany us studying at school. Accompanying us studying at school can
let us have more time to study. Besides, we shall be more healthy with their care. On the other hand our parents
can help us set up our aim, urge us to finish our task, encourage us to overcome
difficulties and get us into the good habit of studying. 陪读 尊敬的编辑： 我写信是想告诉您关于“父母有没有必要陪读”这个问题的讨论结果。 在这个问题上我们有不同的观点.
70％的同学认为父母不应当陪读，这样会使我们养成依赖 的坏习惯，而不利于养成学习的好习惯，更严重的是，它不利于我们将来自控能力的培养 ；同时，它影响了父母的工作、学习和休息。 30％的学生认为父母有必要陪读。陪读使我们有更多的时间学习，使我们的身体更健康； 另一方面，陪读能帮助我们确立学习目标，督促我们完成学习任务，鼓励我们独立解决困 难，养成良好的学习习惯。 您真诚的朋友 刘 明 Hope School Thanks to the Hope Project r, great changes have taken place
in a country school, This school used to be called Lijiazhuang School. Most of
its pupils left school because their families were too poor to pay for their education. The
only unsafe schoolhouse had to be used as classrooms.And all the teachers shared one
room. The playground was nothing but an open land. Things are different now. All the children who left school
have come to continue their studies. In the schoolyard stands a two-storeyed teaching
building. There are rooms for music, art and com- puter teaching. The school is well equipped with sports
goods. The Project benefits the school a great deal. For this
reason, it was renamed Hope School. 希望学校 多亏希望工程的实施，一所乡村学校发生了巨大的变化。 以前这学校叫做李家庄小学。由于家庭困难交不起学费，大部分学生辍学了。那座仅有的 危房要用来做教室，所有的教师们共住一间。操场上除了空地什么也没有。 现在情况可不同了乙辍学儿童都回校继续学习。一座双层的教学楼矗立在校园内，有音乐 室、美术室，还有教学用的电脑室。学校的体育器材配备精良。 希望工程给李家庄小学带来了极大的好处，学校也因此改名为“希望小学”。 Early Rising Early rising benefits us in many ways. First, it helps to keep us fit. We all need fresh air.
Besides, by taking morning exercises we can improve our health. Second, it can help us in our studies. In the morning we can
learn more quickly. Third, it can enable us to plan our work for the day. We
cannot work well without a proper plan. Early rising can also give us enough time to
get ready for our work. So we say that those who always get up late should make
great effort to get up early. 早起 早起，在许多方面都给我们带来好处。 首先，它使我们健康。我们大家都需要新鲜空气；此外，通过晨练，我们增进了健康。 其次，它对我们的学习有帮助。早晨，我们可以学得更多更快。 再次，它使我们可以安排好一天的工作。如果计划不好，我们的工作就做不好。早起也能 给我们足够的时间去准备我们的工作。 因此，我们劝那些爱睡懒觉的人应当努力早起啊。 Saving Our City It is important to deal with the rubbish in cities. Rubbish
must be treated properly. Otherwise it may cause a lot of problems. It may pollute the
air and water. When people breathe the polluted air or drink the polluted water, they
may get iii. Our city has begun to pay attention to the problem. As far
as I know, some rubbish is sorted and sent to different factories. Rubbish,such as old
newspapers and glass, is recycled. Some harmful rubbish is sent to a certain place and
buried.Waste air is cleaned before it goes into the air. Waste water is treated before it is
poured into rivers。 To protect the environment, the government has passed laws
to prevent people from throwing rubbish everywhere. We should do our best to take
good care of the environment and fight against pollution. 拯救我们的城市 处理城市垃圾非常重要。垃圾必须被合理地处理，否则，它会带来很多问题，它可能会污 染空气和水。当人们呼吸这些被污染了的空气、饮用这些污水时，他们或许会染上疾病。 我们的城市已经开始注意到这个问题了。据我所知，一些垃圾已被分类，然后被送到不同 的工厂。像旧报纸、玻璃等可以被重新利用。 一些有害的垃圾可以被送到某一个地方埋掉。废气在被利用之前可以被净化，废水可以在 流入江河之前被处理。 为了保护我们的环境，政府已经通过了法律来阻止人们乱扔垃圾。我们应当尽力好好地保 护我们的环境，与污染作斗争。 Dear Jian Hua, I' m very glad to have received the letter you sent me two
weeks ago. To Jian Hua Dear Jian Hua, I'm very glad to have received the letter you sent me two
weeks ago. I' ve been thinking about the question you asked me. In my opinion, you should
come back after you finish your studies abroad.For one reason, what you are studying is
badly needed nowadays in China. It will be quite easy for you to find a good job.
In fact, I know a few big companies in our city are hoping to employ people like you.
For another reason, I think it will be much more convenient for you to look after your
parents as they are getting old. Therefore, I think it's a good idea for you to return. So
what are you waiting for? Best wishes; Ming Hua 给建华的一封信 亲爱的建华： 非常高兴收到了你两周前给我写的信。我现在一直在考虑你问我的问题。 以我所见， 你在 完成你的研究之后后应该回国。第一个原因，你所学习的内容在中国非常需要。对你来说 ，在国内找到一份好工作是相当容易的。实际上，在我们这个城市我了解到几个大公司很 希望雇用到像你这样的人才。另一个原因，我认为你能更方便地照看你的父母。 因为他们 在一天天变老。所以，我认为你最好回国工作。那么，你还等什么呢? 致以最美好的祝愿! To Mr. Turner Dear Mr. Turner, How are you? You returned to your home half a year ago. We
miss you very much. I will never forget the days when you taught me.You had a strange
way of making your classes lovely and interesting,and we all like you very
much. We are lucky to have a good English teacher this term. He is
Mr. Johnson, an Englishman. He is a tall man with thick glasses, and he is
friendly to students. He always plays games with us in our spare time. He told us some
interesting things about the western world. He is very funny. We like him. He asked me to send his regards to you. If you have a
chance, I hope you can come to China for another visit. We're looking forward to that day. Best wishes ! Li Ming 给特纳先生的一封信 亲爱的特纳先生： 您近来身体好吗?您返回家乡已经有半个年头了，我十分想念您。我永远也忘不了您给我们 代课的那些日子。您用您那特有的方式让您的课生动而有趣。我们大家都非常喜欢您。 这学期我们有幸遇到了一位优秀的英文老师，他就是来自英国的约翰逊先生。他身材高大 ，戴着高度近视眼镜，待人和蔼。课余时间他常和我们做游戏。他还告诉过我们西方国家 的一些趣闻轶事。他很幽默，挺招人喜欢。 他让我代他向您致意。我希望您能有机会再次来中国做客。我们都在期盼着那一天的到来 。 致以最美好的祝愿! To Miss Morgan Dear Miss Morgan, I am so sorry that I won't be able to attend the lecture on
American history tomorrow afternoon. My uncle is returning home from France, and I
have promised to meet him at the airport at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon. I am very much
interested in American .society and history. I wonder if it is possible for the talk to be
recorded, and if so, could I borrow the tape? It would mean a great deal to me to listen to the
tape and learn what is covered in the talk. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 给莫丽甘女士的一封信 亲爱的莫丽甘女士： 非常抱歉我不能参加明天下午的美国历史的讲座。我的叔叔从法国回来，我答应明天下午3 ：30去机场接他。我对美国社会和历史非常感兴趣，我想知道是否有录音。如有的话，我 能借一下磁带吗?以便补听。 你真挚的朋友 李 华 Visit May 3rd Fine Today we visited Red Star Farm. Early in the morning, we met at the school gate and went
there together. About two hours later, we arrived. On arriving there, we were given a
warm welcome by the farm workers. Then one of the workers showed us around the farm.
We were very glad to see the crops and vegetables growing so well. At noon, we had a
picnic happily. After the picnic, we enjoyed ourselves in the sunshine. We
listened to music, dancing and singing. Some were talking happily and even two of our
classmates played chess. How time flies! It was time for us to leave though we didn't
want to. It was really an unforgettable visit for us. 参观 5月3日 晴 今天我们参观了红星农场。 一大早，我们就在校门口集合，然后一块去那儿。两个小时后，我们就到了那儿。一到那 儿，工人伯伯们热烈地欢迎我们，其中有一位工人伯伯带领我们到处参观农场。看到庄稼 和蔬菜长势那么好，我们感到非常高兴。中午，我们在那儿愉快地进行了野炊。 野炊后，我们在阳光下听音乐、唱歌、跳舞，玩得可开心了。 一些人在愉快地谈论着什么，其中有两位还下起了象棋。时间过得真快啊!我们依依不舍地 离开了农场。这真是一次令人难忘的参观啊! An Opening Ceremony Sep. 10,2005 Saturday Fine Today our school had an opening ceremony in the school
auditorium. All the teachers and students as well as some famous scientists and
government officials attended. Our principal made a speech. He hoped everybody in our school
would work harder and make even more progress in the new term.
"Three-good-deed" students were rewarded with prizes. Principal also announced that some honour
students received Zhou Peiyuan scholarships because they had won medals in various
competitions. A famous scientist then made a speech.He told the students about his learning
experience and how he achieve success in his research work. I was so moved by what
he said. 一次开学典礼 2005年9月10日 星期六 晴 今天我们在学校礼堂举行了开学典礼，全体教师和学生，包括部分科学家和官员也参加了 。校长在讲话中希望全体师生在新的学期中再接再厉取得更大进步。“三好学生”受到了奖励 ，并宣布部分同学因在各种竞赛中获奖而获周培源奖学金。一位著名的科学家作了报告， 他讲述了自己的学习经验及科研成功的经验。他的讲话使我深受感动。 Fly the Kite Nov. 17th Sunday Fine This morning, after finishing all my homework, I went to the
People's Park together with my classmate Mary to fly a kite. We got a very nice kite,
and it was such a lovely day. So we were sure to have a lot of fun. I began to fly the kite. Once it went up into the sky, I
began to run very fast, and hoped that it would go higher and higher. Then suddenly I felt
something wrong. Looking up into the sky, I was disappointed to find that the kite had
got broken. In no time the broken kite and rope fell over me. What a fool! I sat on the
grass, feeling rather ashamed of what I had done. Then Mary comforted me, saying, "Now, you know what
makes a kite fly high. It's patience and skills. "Yes, I've learned a good lesson
today. 放风筝 11月17日 星期天 晴 今天早晨，我做完作业后和同学玛丽一块到人民公园里去放风筝。我们买到一只非常漂亮 的风筝。天气那么好，我们决定玩个痛快。 我开始放风筝了。它一飞上天空我就开始飞快地跟着跑，希望它飞得越来越高。突然我发 现有些不对劲，我抬头望天空，却失望地发现风筝断了。风筝和线立刻跌落在我的面前。 我真笨!我坐．在草丛里，非常羞愧。 玛丽走过来安慰我道：“现在你明白了怎样才能让风筝飞得更高了，它需要耐心和技巧。”是 的，今天我就好好地给自己上了一堂课。 APE Lesson May 28th Monday Cloudy This afternoon we had a PE lesson. Our teacher taught us to
practise the long jump. When the bell rang, we gathered on the playground. After
warming-up exercises, the teacher told us the way of long jump and showed us how to do
it. Then we followed the teacher and practised one after another. Soon came my turn,
but I felt a hit nervous. Though I failed the first time, yet I didn't lose my heart.
I kept on practising. At last I was able to jump over 3 meters. From this lesson I came to see that one will succeed if he
has perseverance. 一次体育课 5月28日 星期一 阴 今天下午我们有体育课，老师教我们练习跳远。铃响后，我们．就在操场集合。准备活动 完后，老师告诉我们跳远的方法并做了示范，然后我们就跟着老师一个一个地练习。不久 ，轮到我了,但我感到有点紧张。虽然第一次失败了，但我没灰心，继续坚持练。最后我终 于跳过了3米。 从这节体育课中我深刻地体会到一个道理：做任何事情只要有恒心就一定能成功。 Notice The sports meeting which was to take place this Saturday has
to be put off because of the heavy rairi these days. All students are required to
come to school on Saturday morning as usual, but there will be no class that afternoon.
Weather permitting, the sports meeting will be held next Saturday morning. Members
of the school ping-pong team must come to the Ping-pong Ha]] at 4:30 this Saturday
afternoon. Ping-pong stars from Wuhan will come and give special training and coaching
then. Office of Physical Education 10th April, 2005 通知 由于近日连降大雨，我校原定本周六举行的运动会将作延期。同学们周六早晨照常到校上 课，周六下午停课。如果天气允许的话，运动会将在下周六早晨举行。学校乒乓球队的队 员们请本周六下午4：30到乒乓球大厅受训。武汉的乒乓球健将们将为你们做专门指导。 校体育办公室 2005年4月10日 Build a Harmonious Society Dear fellow students, Our government is going to build a "harmonious
society". I think it is everyone's duty to work hard to achieve this goal. As high school students, what should we do ? First of all, we should love our motherland. Let's take a
great interest in the development of our hometowns and take an active part in our school's
activities. Secondly, let's fill the world with love. We should show our
respect for old people, our parents and our teachers. We should also care for each other
and help those in need. Most important of all, all of us must be faithful and honest
in our daily life. Finally, let's work together to save energy and protect our
natural environment, including animals, trees, flowers and grass. As for myself, I will study even harder and try my best to
do all the above. Dear fellow students, let's start right now and spare no
effort to do a little bit every day, every hour, and every minute! Li Xiaoping From Jiangsu High School 建立和谐社会 亲爱的同学们： 政府要建立和谐社会，为达成这个目标，我们每个公民都应努力工作。 作为高中生，我们应当怎么做呢? 首先，我们应当热爱自己的祖国，并且为家乡建设尽职尽责，积极参加学校组织的各项活 动。 其次，让世界充满爱。我们应当尊敬父母、老师和长辈；我们还应当相互帮助，相互关心 ；最重要的是，在日常生活中我们应坦诚相待。 最后，让我们携起手来，为节约能源、保护自然环境而努力! 对我个人而言，我将更加努力学习，尽我所能，完成以上目标。 亲爱的同学们，让我们从现在开始，全心全意，争分夺秒、不遗余力地从点滴做起吧! 李晓平 江苏中学 New Beijing New Olympics China has its own sport legends. Back to Song Dynasty,
People started to play a game called Cuju, which is regarded as the
origin of ancient football. So now, you will understand why our women
football team is so good today. With a concept inspired by the famed Silk Road, our Torch
Relay will break new ground, traveling from Olympia through some of the oldest
civilizations known to man Greek, Indian and Chinese.Carrying the message "Share the
peace,Share the Olympics."The flame will pass through Tibet, cross the Yangtze and Yellow
Rivers,travel the Great Wall and visit Taiwan and the 56 Ethnic communities who make up
our society. On its journey, the flame will be seen by and inspire more human
beings than any previous relay. I am afraid I cannot draw the whole picture of our cultural
programs within such a short period of time. Actually, what we have shown you here today
is only a fraction of Beijing that awaits you.Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that Beijing
will prove to be a land of wonders to athletes, spectators and the worldwide television
audience alike. Come and join us. Thank you. Thank you all. 新北京 新奥运 中国有悠久的体育传统。上溯到宋朝，人们就开始玩一种叫蹴鞠的游戏，这就是古老足球 的起始，那么现在您就了解为什么今天中国女子足球队踢得那么好了。 由著名的丝绸之路给予人们启发， 我们的火炬传递将打破常规思路，从奥林匹亚山穿过古 希腊文明、印度文明，然后到了中华文明。以“分享和平，分享奥林匹克”为传播宗旨，圣火 将通过西藏，穿过长江、黄河、长城，然后到达台湾，共计56个民族地区，贯穿大江南北 。这次圣火传播过程中，其规模、参与人数、影响将是史无前例的。 我担心我无法在这么短的时间内向您充分介绍有关盛况。事实上，我在这里向您介绍的只 是北京迎奥运盛况的一部分。女士们、先生们，我相信，北京将向来自世界各地的运动员 、电视观众等证明，这是一块神奇的圣地。来吧!参与北京奥运!谢谢，谢谢大家。 The Bus Has Broken down It was snowing heavily on Monday morning. Li Hua was at the
bus stop, waiting for Bus No.601 to go to school. After a while, a bus came and she
got on it. There were many passengers in the bus.Some were talking and some were
looking out of the windows. Suddenly the bus stopped. The driver turned around and said,
"Sorry. The bus has broken down. Please get off and help push the bus."When
they heard this, Li Hua and the other passengers got off the bus.They worked hard
together, pushing the bus slowly forward. Soon the bus was running again. All the passengers
were smiling and the sun was shining. 汽车发生故障 星期一的早晨，天下着大雪。李华在公共汽车站等待601路车去学校。一会儿，一辆汽车过 来了，她上了车。公共汽车上有许多乘客，一些在聊天，一些在向窗口外看。突然，车停 了。司机师傅转过脸来对大家说，“抱歉!汽车发生了故障。请你们下车帮忙推一下好吗。” 听到这些话，李华和其他乘客下了车。他们一起用力推，车终于慢慢地动了起来。不一会 儿，车又开始跑了起来。所有的乘客都笑了起来，太阳也露出了笑脸。 请按照下面6幅图的提示和所提供的主题句，写一篇题为“Changes in
our Life”的英语短文 。词数100左右 Changes in Our Life Over the past twenty years or so, great changes have taken
place in our life. Take my family for example. My parents contacted others mainly by
sending them letters in the past. But now we Call long distance at home. And once my
parents listened to the radio for news and other information. But now we get the news by
watching TV. Another big change is in my living conditions. When they got married
about twenty years ago, my parents lived in a small room crowded with fiirniture. But
now we have moved into a big new three-room apartment. In short, our life has become
comfortable and convenient. 我们生话的变化 在过去的20年中，我们的生活发生了巨大的变化。 以我家为例。从前，我父母与其他人联 系主要是通过书信，但现在我们可以在家打长途了。 以前我的父母都是听收音机来了解新 闻和其他信息，但现在我们能观看电视新闻和其他节目了。另一个大的变化是居住条件方 面。20年前我的父母结婚时，只居住在一间拥挤的小屋子里，但现在我们已经搬入一套三 室一厅的套房里面。简言之，我们的生活变得舒适而方便。 你根据下列图画的内容，用英语给《21世纪英语报》写一篇短文，叙述你在路上所见的事 ，并就骑车人的行为简述自己的感想。词数80左右。 One day,I saw a girl riding along the street. Suddenly,she
knocked down an old woman. Instead of helping her up, the girl blamed her for the
accident. Then'she rode away. A moment later, she found her shoes on the backseat missing, and hurried back
to the spot. To her surprise, she saw the old woman waiting for her. The girl
felt really ashamed when the old woman handed the shoes to her. I think that we shouldn't
do as the girl did to the old woman. Everybody should be kind to each other. 羞愧 一天，我看见一个小女孩正在街上骑车。突然，她把一位老太太撞到了。这个女孩不但没 有帮助老太太站起来，反而责备她不小心，然后骑车走了。一会儿，她突然发现自己后车 座位上的鞋不见了，于是她匆匆忙忙地回到了事故地点。令她吃惊的是，她看见老太太在 一直在等她。当老太太把鞋交给她时，这位女孩感到特别羞愧。我认为我们不应当像故事 中的女孩那样对待老人，人们之间应当互爱互助。 下列图表反映的是某校2002年与2005年学生健康状况调查的部分数据。请你用英文为某报 写一份报告，反映该校3年间学生健康状况的变化情况，并提出相应的改进措施(不少于两 条)。 注意： 1．报告必须包括图表中所有内容； 2．词数100左右； 3．第一句已给出，不计入总词数。
Health A recent survey shows that the health of the students in our
school has been going from bad to worse in the past three years. The number of
short-sighted students has increased from 78.2% in 2002 to 92.5% this year,while that
of overweight students from 36% to 52.4%. Nearly 10% more students don't have enough
sleep because of more homework. Besides, over 15% more students become mentally
unhealthy. To improve students'health, we call for less homework. Only
in this way can students get plenty of sleep and be more healthy. Proper diets and
exercise should also be paid attention to so that they won't easily put on weight. With
their heavy burdens removed, students can then keep in normal mental health. 健康状况 最近的调查表明，在过去的3年中我校学生的健康状况越来越糟， 患近视的学生已从2002 年的78．2％增长到今年的92．5％，而超重的学生已从36％增长到52．4％。由于过多的 家庭作业，有将近10％的学生缺乏睡眠；此外，超过15％的学生精神不健康。 为提高学生的健康状况，我们需要减少家庭作业。惟如此，学生才能得到足够的睡眠，降 低近视率。为保持体形，合理的饮食和锻炼也应当引起重视。没有了繁重的负担，学生也 会有良好的精神状态。 根据下图，请以“Three
Ways of Communication”为题，写一篇100词左右的作文。请写出 每一种方法的好处 Three Kinds of Communication As we all know, communication has been playing an important
part in people's life. As far as I know there are many kinds of communication, among them
mail, telephone and computer are most commonly used. Writing letters is one of them. People use it to exchange
information, ideas and thoughts. Slow as the mail is, it is the cheapest means of
communication. The second kind is the telephone. By using telephone, people can hear
each other even if they are far away. With the development of modern science and
technology,the computer has come into being. Communication with computers is fast and
easy. In this way, people can send E-mail to each other. In a word, mail, telephone and computer all help to bring
people all over the world closer. 三种通讯方式 众所周知，通信在人们的生活中起着重要作用。据我所知，通信方式有许多种，其中邮寄 、电话和计算机最常用。 写信是其中的一种。人们可以通过写信来交换信息、观点和思想。尽管慢，但这是最便宜 的通信方式。第二类是电话。通过电话，人们可以相距很远却能互相听见对方的谈话。随 着现代科学和技术的发展，计算机应运而生，使用计算机通信方便快捷。这样，人们可以 互相发送电子邮件。 总之，邮寄、电话和计算机使全世界的人们更加贴近了。 Talking about the Football Game Helen: Henry,why don't we go out for lunch today and visit
some friends? Henry:And miss today's football game? Washington is playing
New York today. I can't miss that. Helen: Honestly, Henry. Don' t you ever get tired of
football game ? Henry :This will be one of the best games of the year and I
haven't seen Washington play for years. Helen: Oh, come on, Henry. Don' t you think it silly to
spend every Sunday afternoon in front of the TV set, watching football? Henry:No,not at all. Why don't you watch it with me? You
might like it. Helen:No,thanks. I have better things to do with my Sunday
afternoons. Besides, it' s too rough for me. 谈论足球比赛 海伦：亨利，我们今天一块出去吃午饭，顺便去看几个朋友好吗?
” 亨利：错过今天的足球赛吗?今天是华盛顿和纽约两队之间的精彩足球比赛，我不愿错过。 海伦：实事求是地说，亨利，难道你不讨厌足球比赛吗? 亨利：这是今年最精彩的比赛之一，我已有好几年没有看这两个队的比赛了。 海伦：喔，来吧，亨利，难道你不认为每个星期天下午都呆在电视机前观看粗野的足球赛 很没意思吗? 亨利：不，不是那样子的。为什么你不和我一起看呢?你或许会喜欢的。 海伦：不了，谢谢!我还有一些更有意思的事情要做。此外，对我来说，看足球太粗野了。 Talking about the Examination Kate: How was the examination, Dick ? Dick:Not too bad. I think I passed the English and
mathematics.The questions were not very difficult. How about you? Kate :The English and maths papers weren't easy enough for
me. I hope I haven't failed. Dick:What I'm worrying about is physics. Some of the
questions were too difficult for me. Kate: Oh, cheer up, Dick. Perhaps we didn' t do that badly.
The fellow next to me wrote his name at the top of the paper. Dick: Yes ? Kate: Then he sat there, looking at it for two hours, didn'
t write a single word ! 谈论考试 凯特：迪克，考得怎么样? 迪克：还行。我认为英语、数学考得还可以，题目不是太难。你呢? 凯特：我觉得英语、数学题目不容易，但愿能通过考试。 迪克：我一直担心物理，因为一部分题目太难了。 凯特：喔，振作些吧，迪克，或许情况并没有我们想象的那么差。坐在我旁边的一位同学 在物理试卷上只写了个名字。 迪克：真的吗? 凯特：然后坐在那儿看着试卷，花了两个小时却一字未写。 Talking about a Film Jane: Hi, Bill. You look happy. Bill: Yes, I' ve just seen a very funny film on TV. Jane:What was it about? Bill:It was about a careless man who got into trouble
wherever he went. He couldn't do anything right. Jane:So you like it? Bill:Yes,I do. It makes me laugh a lot. Jane:But I'd rather see something which are not only
interesting, but also instructive. Bill:Oh, Jane, don't be so serious. People sometimes need
relaxation. Jane .That's true, but I think watching TV is not just for
entertainment. 谈论电影 珍妮：你好，比尔!你看起来气色很好! 比尔：是的，我刚在电视上看了一部令人发笑的电影。 珍妮：它是哪方面的电影? 比尔：这部电影讲的是一个马大哈到处闯祸的故事。 珍妮：你喜欢这部电影吗? 比尔：是的，我喜欢，它老是让我发笑。 珍妮：我却喜欢看那些不仅有趣，而且有教育意义的节目。 比尔：喔，珍妮，别那么认真，有时人们需要轻松轻松。 珍妮：我不否认这一点，但我认为看电影不只是为了娱乐。 Apologizing and Giving Explanations Miss Green:Mary, what happened to you? You are twenty
minutes late today. We all worry about you, you know. Mary Brown:Sorry, Miss Green. But can I explain what
happened ? Miss Green: Yes, please. Mary Brown:OK. I was waiting for the bus at the bus stop when
an old man standing nearby fell to the ground suddenly and lost his senses. I
was so surprised that I didn't know what to do at first.Then I guessed that he must have
had a heart attack. So I called the nearby police station. Miss Green:Did they come? Mary Brown:Yes, they soon came over and sent the old man to
a hospital. Miss Green:Good. Now I see what happened. You are a good
girl, Mary. 道歉 格林小姐：玛丽，出什么事了吗?今天你迟到了20分钟。我们一直为你担心，你是知道的。 玛丽：对不起了，格林小姐，我可以解释一下原因吗? 格林小姐：可以。 玛丽：当我来学校，在公共汽车站等车时，站在不远处的一位老人忽然昏倒在地，我很吃 惊不知道怎么办才好，后来猜想老人一定是犯了心脏病，于是就给附近的警察局打了电话 。 格林小姐：他们来了吗? 玛丽：是的，他们不久就来了，然后把老人送进了医院。 格林小姐：太好了，现在我明白是怎么回事了。玛丽，你真是一个了不起的女孩啊!
英语四六级作文范文(1)
： 热 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition based on the following graph showing the growth of the world's
population. The opening sentence is given and you are required to develop it into a full
composition. Your part of writing should be no less than 120 words. Some useful words and
phrases are provided, but you do not have to include all of them. (Suggested words and phrases: birth control, death rate,
population explosion, food shortage) The Problem of Human Population It has been estimated that a thousand years ago there were
less than 400 million people on earth. Today, however, the world's population has
amounted to 5,000 million. What is worse, it keeps growing at a surprising speed. If this trend
continues, the world's population will shoot up to 7,000 million by the year 2000.
This is what we call population explosion. The rapid development of science and technology is the main
cause of population explosion. We can see that the population has been growing
at a tremendous speed since the Industrial and Agriculture Revolution in 1650,
which raised the people's standard of living, and the emergence of modern medicine in
1550, which lowered the people's death rate. Population explosion will result in a lot of such problems
as food shortage, housing shortage and unemployment. It is time that we acted quickly
to carry out the policy of birth control otherwise, man's survival on the earth will be
threatened. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic How to Solve the Problem of Heavy Traffic according to the
following OUTLINE. Your composition should be no less than 120 words. Remember that
the contents of the OUTLINE should ALL be included in your composition. But your
are not supposed to translate the OUTLINE word for word. Write your composition
on the Composition Sheet. OUTLINE 问题：城市交通拥挤 解决方案： 1．建造更多道路优点： (1)降低街道拥挤程度； (2)加速车流。缺点：占地过多。 2．开辟更多公共汽车线路： 优点：减少自行车与小汽车。 缺点：对部分人可能造成不方便。 结论：两者结合。 How to Solve the Problem of Heavy Traffic With the development of industry and economy, more people
from rural area are pouring into big cities and more vehicles are going on to
the street. As a result, many cities are faced with the serious problem of traffic
congestion, which has become one of the major concerns of the society. To solve this problem, many people have put forward many
solutions, of which the following two are the most typical. One is to lay down more
roads, which will make the highways less crowded and accelerate the flowof traffic.
Another is to open up more bus routes, which will enable more people to take buses rather
than ride bikes or drive cars, thus decreasing the number of cars and bikes racing on the
streets. However, both of the suggestions have disadvantages. The
former may occupy too much land, which may be otherwise put to better uses. The
latter, on the other hand, will bring inconvenience to those who are living far away from
the bus routes. The best solution, in my opinion, seems to be the combination of the
two: toay down more roads in spacious areas and to open up more bus routes in downtown
areas. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic How to Solve the Housing Problem in Big Cities. Four
suggested solutions to this problem are listed below. You are supposed to write in
favour of one suggestion (ONE only) and against another (ONE only). You should give your reasons in
both cases. You should write no less than 120 words. Remember to give a short
introduction and a brief conclusion. Write your composition clearly. 四种可能解决住房问题的方案： 1．多造高层建筑； 2．向地下发展； 3．建造卫星城市； 4．疏散城市人口。 How to Solve the Housing Problem in Big Cities Housing problem has become one of the biggest concerns for
people in big cities. With the rapid development of industry and great increase in
employment, more people are swarming into cities. Accommodations have become ever
difficult, causing inconvenience to people's work and life. Many proposals have been put forward to solve this problem.
Some suggest that more high buildings be constructed. Some insist that the
underground be developed. Others propose that satellite cities be built. Still others argue
that cities should be expanded to move people to the suburbs. Personally, I am in favor of building satellite cities in
the suburbs. For one thing, these cities are not far away from big cities. It is still very
convenient for people to go downtown as they wish. For another, the fresh air and adequate space
there will be a great attraction for people who are living in crowded cities. If
many people move to the satellite cities, the housing problem in big cities will cease to
exist. I am against the idea of developing the underground. Because compared with building
satellite cities, it is more costly. With each house to light even at daytime, we need a
lot of electricity. Besides, it witt deprive people of the fresh air and bright sunshine
which they can get so easily when they are above the ground. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition about＆#58 Man Is to Survive. You should base your writing on the
following outline: 1．人类面临的问题(如能源、疾病、污染、人口等)； 2．悲观的看法(如人类将无法生存)； 3．人类的智慧和出路。 Your composition should be no less than 120 words. Be sure
to write your composition in readable handwriting. Man Is to Survive Man is finding himself confronted with more and more
problems which threaten his existence on this planet. For example, some resources are
beginning to be exhausted. Many diseases are getting difficult to be cured. Various
kinds of pollution are becoming worse and worse. Moreover, population explosion is always on
the rise... Therefore, there comes the problem: will man survive these
problems? Faced with so many problems, pessimists hold that man is
destined to die out. Their reasons are as follows. With population explosion, food will
be scarce; space will shrink; resources will be used up. Moreover, pollution will threaten
our health; incurable diseases will endanger our lives... Obviously, man has only
one way out——complete destruction. Admittedly, these people have their reasons to think in this
way, but I don't think they are altogether right. I believe that man is bound to overcome
these difficulties and survive a into the future because man is endowed with wisdom. With
this wisdom, he came up with solutions to problems he came across in the past. With this
wisdom, he will surely work out solutions to the problems which will arise in the
future. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition based on the graph below. The suggested title is: Car Accidents Declining
in Walton City. Remember that your composition must be written according to the
following outline 1. Rise and fart of the rate of car accidents are indicated
by the graph; 2. Possible reason(s) for the decline of car accidents in
the city; 3. Your predictions of what witt happen this year. Your composition should be no less than 120 wards and you
should quote as few figures as possible. Car Accidents Declining in Walton City This graph shows the rise and fall of the rate of car
accidents in Wa[ton City in different months in 1990. We can see that the first three months saw
an increase. Then it decreased constantly in the next three months. But it
increased again and reached its highest in August. After that, it kept declining and reached
to the lowest at the end of the year. There are several reasons for the decline of the car
accidents in this city. For one thing, new roads were built, narrow streets were widened and
traffic facilities were improved, which made accidents unlikely to occur. For another, new
traffic regulations were put into effect, with made both drivers and pedestrians more
aware of the necessity and importance to abide by the regulations. From the above reasons, we can see that the traffic accident
is a problem that requires efforts of the government, the drivers and the confidently
predict that the rate of car accidents will keep descending this year and in the future. Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to
write a composition on the topic The Career I Pursue. You should write no less than 120
words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese )
below: 1．我理想的事业是什么?为什么我选择这个事业? 2．我怎样为我的理想的事业作准备? Remember to write your composition coherently and neatly. The Career I Pursue As they differ in their interests, abilities and objectives
in life, different people pursue different careers. Some love to be doctors, while others
prefer to be scientists. Some like to be workers, whereas others choose to be technicians. My
ideal career, however, is teaching. The reasons are as follows. First, I can enjoy much freedom in my work. I will not
frequently be told what to do and how to do it. The content of my lessons and the way I give
them are largely determined by myself, which will leave more room for my imagination and
creativity. In addition, I can always stay young mentally. Being with the young people most
of the time, I will be influenced by their idea and lifestyle. I will then, feel
that I am always in fashion. Furthermore, I will have two long vacations and much
flexible time in which I can enjoy doing what I like to do. But teaching is also a demanding career, especially in a
society as ours in which new things and knowledge come in multitude. Therefore, I have to
read as much as possible to acquire the knowledge needed for my work. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition about Women in the Modern World in three paragraphs. You are given
the first sentence of each paragraph and are required to develop the idea in
completing the paragraph. Your part of the composition should be about 100 words, not
including the words given. Remember to write clearly. You should write this composition
with a pen on the Composition Sheet. l. Women are playing an increasingly important part in
society today.＿＿＿. 2. With the changes in their social role, women's position
in the family has been improved as well.＿＿＿. 3. In spite of these changes, the liberation of women has
not been completely realized.＿ ＿＿. Women in the Modern World Women are playing all increasingly important part in society
today. In many countries, more and more women are not only acting as workers, farmers,
scientists, they are also taking an active part in politics. We can say that almost
all jobs which men can do are now clone perfectly by women. With the changes in their social role, woman's position in
the family has been improved as well. Husband and wife are now equal in the family. They
cope with problems of daily life together, and share happiness with each other. You can
not see the traditional pattern that men go out working to support the family while
women stayed at home taking care of the husband and the children. Nor can
you see women busy with dishes, whereas men sitting comfortably in armchairs,
reading newspapers. In spite of these changes, the liberation of women has not
been completely realized. A number of men still regard women as inferior. Some women are
still faced with inequality when they are looking for jobs. That's really the problem we
should solve immediately. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition about An Early Morning Walk in three paragraphs. You are given the
first sentences of the first two paragraphs and the last sentence of the third paragraph.
Your part of the composition should be about 100 words, not including the
words given. Remember to write clearly. You should write this composition with a pen
on the Composition Sheet. 1. One morning I got up very early, and everything around
was very quiet.＿＿＿. 2. When I arrived at the park, I found, to my surprise, that
there were so many people there.＿＿＿. 3.＿＿＿. Taking
early morning walks makes a man healthy and wise. An Early Morning Walk One morning I got up very early, and everything around was
very quiet. The sun had just risen, shining brilliantly; everything seemed to be
covered with a layer of golden silk. There were only some birds singing occasionally in the high
trees. I tripped all the way toward the park, breathing the fresh air, feeling extremely
happy. When I arrived at the park, I found, to my surprise, that
there were so many people there. Men and women, boys and girls, all engaged themselves
in various kinds of activities. Some were doing morning exercises. Some were
playing badminton, some old people were having their tea while talking to each other
cheerfully. I roamed around the park, to my delight, I found a few
middle school students were talking to each other in English in the south corner of the
park. I went to joined them at once and spoke to them in English. We became friends right
away. I was very glad to find another opportunity to practice my spoken English. On
the way home, I thought early morning walk was really helpful. Taking early morning
walks can make a man healthy and wise. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition about The Tape Recorder in three paragraphs. You are given the first
sentence of the three paragraphs. Your part of the composition should be no less
than 100 words, not including the words given. Remember to write clearly. You
should write this composition with a pen on the Composition Sheet. 1. The tape recorder is one of the most welcome and popular
electronic devices ever invented.＿＿＿. 2. This device is useful in many ways.＿＿＿. 3. However, it can also become a nuisance. The Tape Recorder＿＿＿. The tape recorder is one of the most welcome and popular
electronic devices ever invented. Nowadays, almost every family has a tape recorder.
Because it can record and replay people's voice or popular songs that people would
like to listen to more than once, it has been warmly welcome since the day it was
invented. This device is useful in many ways. For example, if a
journalist has a recorder, he may record what the spokesman says, saving a lot of his energy.
If a student has a recorder, he can use it to improve his listening comprehension.
Moreover, he can also record his own voice to practice his spoken language. Above all, the
tape recorder can be used widely in our work, study and everyday life. However, it can also become a nuisance. If it is played in
too loud a voice, a recorder will not only cause damage to the listeners hearing but also
disturb the work and study of others. Surely, everything has its advantages and
disadvantages. Only when used properly, will it make our life happier and more meaningful. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition about What Would Happen If There Were No Power? in three paragraphs.
You are given the first sentence or part of the first sentence of each paragraph.
Your part of the composition should be no less than 100 words, not including the words
given. Remember to write clearly. You should write this composition on the
Composition Sheet. l. Ever since early this century, electricity has become an
essential part of our modern life.＿＿＿. 2. If there were no electric power,＿＿＿. 3. Therefore,＿＿＿. What Would Happen If There Were No Power? Ever since early this century, electricity has become an
essential part of our modern life. Almost all the activities of human beings depend on
electricity. For example, we need electricity to run our machines. We need electricity to
light our lamps and to heat our houses. We need electricity to cook our meals. Even a lot of
entertainment such as TV, tape recorder and fi[ms need electricity. We will not
hesitate to say that the development of our society depends entirely on electricity. If there were no electric power, the world would be a
different one. First of all, almost all the machines had to stop running. As a result, we had to use
our hands to produce goods. In the evening, we had to live in darkness and we
couldn't play or work. The development of our modern life had to Mow down or even stop. Therefore, we should make great effort to stop the wasteful
use of the electricity. We should turn off the lights when no one is in the room. We
should switch off the electric appliances such as TV or tape recorder when no one is
watching or listening. Furthermore, we should find new ways to generate more
electricity so that we may have abundant supply of it. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the title: Make Our Cities Greener. Your composition should be based on
the following outline: 1．城市绿化的现状； 2．绿化的好处(如：清新空气，美化城市，改善气候……等等)； 3．怎样才能实现绿化。 Your composition should be no less than 100 words. Write
this composition on the Composition Sheet. Remember to write it clearly. Make Our Cities Greener Many things have been done and great progress has been made
in the greenization of our cities in recent years. Many trees have been planted and
much care has been taken of the planted trees. But, in spite of all this,
greenization in the cities in China is far from satisfactory compared with cities in other countries in the
world. For example, the green space for every people in Shanghai is only 2 square meters
while that of the people in London exceeds 20 square meters. We can benefit much from the greenization of our cities. First,
trees absorb carbon dioxide which is harmful, but produce oxygen which is
essential to human beings. Secondly, with trees all around, our cities will look more
beautiful. Thirdly, trees can improve the climate of the cities, making it neither too hot
in summer nor too cold in winter. Since we can get so much benefit from making our cities
greener, we should spare no effort to do so. We should plant even more trees and take
even better care of them while they are growing. Besides, we should not cut down
trees any more. In a word, we should do everything to add to the greenization of our
cities. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the title: Bicycle--An Important Means of Transport in China. Your
composition should be based on the following outline: 1．为什么自行车在中国这样普及； 2．和汽车的比较； 3．自行车在中国的前途。 Your composition should be no less than 100 words. Write
this composition on the Composition Sheet. Remember to write it clearly. Bicycle--An Important Means of Transport in China There are several reasons why bicycle is so popular in
China. To begin with, it is so cheap that every family can afford to buy one. Some families
even have two or three of it. Secondly, it is so convenient that with a bicycle, you
can go to any place you like. Besides, you don't have to find a parking lot in a crowded
street or have a garage at home. Finally, cycling has become a kind of sport that many
people enjoy. Compared with a car, a bicycle has both advantages and
disadvantages. For instance, a car uses gas as its fuel, as aresult, it may cause air
pollution. A bicycle, however, is pollution free. A long travel is surely not fit for a
bicycle. But a person who sits all day long in a car might get fat and become unhealthy. I think that since bicycle is so popular in China, it will
certainly remain so for a long time. Many things are being done to make cars popular in China,
but even when that time comes, bicycle will still be welcome. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition of no less than 100 words on Changes in People's Diet. Study the
following table carefully and your composition must be based on the information in the
table. Write three paragraphs to: (1) state the changes in people's diet (饮食) in the past five years; (2) give possible reasons for the changes; (3) draw your own conclusions. You should quote as few
figures as possible. Changes in People's Diet This table shows the changes in people's diet from the year
1986 to 1990. From the table, one can see that great changes have taken place in
the past five years. There is a general trend of decrease in the consumption of grain, but
an increase in the consumption of some high protein, high energy food, such as
milk and meet. There are two major reasons for the change in people's diet.
On the one hand, after the carrying out of the reform and open to the outside world
policy, people have become rich, which enables them to afford food with more nutrition.
On the other hand, people have more knowledge in improving the structure of their
diet. They not only pay attention to the quantity but also the quality of what they eat. So from the analysis, we can draw a conclusion that our
society is progressing and people are living a better life than before. We are now able
to get more delicious and nutritious food, resulting in an improvement in our health.
We can be sure that a better life will be waiting for us in the future. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic Can Money Buy Happiness? You should write at least 100 words
and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1．有人认为金钱是幸福之本(source
of happiness)； 2．也有人认为金钱是万恶之源(root
of all evil)； 3．我的看法。 Remember to write your composition neatly. Can Money Buy Happiness? Money plays all important role ii1 our everyday life. It has
been a favorite topic for discussion among ail kinds of people, young and old, men and
women. With the establishment of the market economy and the development of
society, more and more people are paying their attention to the function of money.
Some say that money is the source of happiness while others hold a negative attitude
and regard money as the root of all evils. In my opinion, money can both benefit people and do harm to
them. First, we can't deny that money is useful We need money to buy our daily
necessities such as food, houses and clothing, etc. Generally speaking, more money can make
us live more comfortably. Secondly, if we have more money, we can take part in more
social activities. We can travel widely and have more experience. We can receive
higher education, increase our knowledge and develop our skills. In addition, We will have
more ways to help others. All those can help us live an interesting and meaningful life. However, money can also do harm to us, especially when we
have large amounts of it. If a person p[aces money prior to anything else, he will tend
to lose the p[easure of his life. Since everything means nothing to him except caring for more
money, he will lose friends, or even the care and warmth from his family. If
this happens, money on[y brings to him loneliness. So, I think we can't regard money simply as a good thing or
a bad one. If we use it properly, it will benefit us a lot; otherwise, it will do
harm to us or it can even ruin us. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic My Ideal Job. You should write no less than 100 words and
you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1．人们对职业各有不同的理想； 2．我理想的职业是什么； 3．我怎样为我理想的职业做准备。 Remember to Write your composition neatly. My Ideal Job There are various kinds of jobs in the world, such as
writing, nursing, teaching and engineering. But different people choose different jobs as
their ideal careers. This is because everyone has his own interest. As for me, I have made up my mind to be a teacher. I choose
to do so mainly for three reasons. First, I want to teach because I like the pace of
academic calendar. Two long vacations offer me an opportunity for reflection, research
and writing. Secondly, I want to teach because I like the freedom to make my own mistakes, to
learn my own lesson, to stimulate myself and my students. And I can have the
opportunity to keep on learning. Finally, I want to teach because, being around the students
who are beginning to grow and change in front of me, I will grow and change with them
too. But teaching is no easy job at all. I must study cleverly to
obtain more knowledge. And, at the same time, I will make every effort to purify my soul
so that I can become an architect of man's soul. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic The World Is Getting Smaller and Smaller. You should write
no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in
Chinese) below: 1．现代化的交通工具越来越发达； 2．人与人之间的交往越来越频繁； 3．结论。 Your conclusion must be logical. Remember to write your
composition neatly. The World Is Getting Smaller and Smaller Most of us may have such experiences: when we are far away
from the city we live in, we tend to think we know nobody there. But chances are that we
may run into one of our old classmates, or friends on the street. At that moment, we
would cry out: "What a small world!" Why is the world getting smaller and smaller? For one thing,
modern technology has made various means of transportation more and more advanced.
Buses, trains planes, taxis, ships are available in most cities of the world. They
carry goods and passengers to and from every corner of the world. For another, with
thedevelopment of the society, people are contacting with one another more frequently.
Everyday we must come across a lot of people known or unknown to us. The more advanced a
society, the more contacts with others we make. So we draw the conclusion that as long as technology makes
progress, the world will be getting smaller and smaller. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the title My Favourite Programme. You should write no less than 100
words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1．我最喜欢的电视(或无线电)节目是…… 2．这类节目的内容和特点； 3．我喜欢它的原因。 You can write the composition in one or more paragraphs.
Remember to write it neatly. My Favourite Programme There are thousands and thousands of wonderful programs on
TV everyday. Of these, news program has always been my favorite. Almost everyday, I
turn on TV at 6:30 p.m. and wait early for the news program. This has almost become
apart of my life. News program contains a large amount of latest information
from the most serious international political affairs to the most enjoyable
football games. The most important feature of the program is its fast rhythm. Because of this
fast rhythm, it can contain so much information in such a short time. I like this program because I think this program is more
than just a TV program itself. In fact, it is a way of communication. From this program,
people can be well informed about the affairs both at home and abroad in time. The world is
developing fast, but if you watch this program everyday, you will feel that you are
always in pace with the development of the world. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the title Positive and Negative Aspects of Sports. You should base
your composition on the following outline (given in Chinese): 1．体育运动的好处； 2．体育运动可能带来的副作用； 3．我参加体育运动的体会。 You must write your composition in no less than 100 words on
the Composition Sheet and remember to write it in readable handwriting. Positive and Negative Aspects of Sports Sports benefit us in many ways. First, sports call make us
fit and strong physically. When taking part in sports, we get the chance to train almost all
parts of our bodies. Second, sports call maintain our psychological well being. When we
feel that we are in a low spirit. Taking part in sports can help us forget our anxieties and worries.
Finally, sports can teach us some lessons about life. Through participation, we
can learn that on the playground we not only struggle for our own self but also
fight for our team. Sports teach us to be considerate, cooperative and optimistic. But sports can also bring us a lot of trouble. This is
especially true when we cannot planour activities properly. Too much exercise may make us
exhausted. Too hard training may hurt us or even make us sick. I am fond of sports very much. I feel that I not only gain a
well balanced life through going in for sports, but also get more chances to make more
friends, to move closer to nature. Sports add happiness to my everyday life when I
participate in them in a proper way Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition based on the following two questions: 1．你在英语学习中有哪些困难? 2．你是如何克服这些困难的? You must write your composition in no less than 100 words on
the Composition Sheet and remember to write it in readable handwriting. How I Overcame My Difficulties in Learning English? Most Chinese students have difficulties in learning English.
The difficulties vary so much from person to person that it is difficult to cite here in a
few words. Some may have problems in reading. Others may have trouble in writing. I
also had problems in English learning, but my difficulty seemed to lie in listening. For
example, when tested for listening comprehension, I couldn't understand a single
sentence, let alone a passage of medium level. In order to overcome the difficulty in my English learning,
I made great efforts to find the key to the problem. I consulted my teacher and found out
that I merely didn't have enough time to practice listening. So I bought a tape
recorder and listened to it at least two hours a day. In addition, I listened to "Special
English" on VOA. I also went out of my way to speak to foreigners on the campus whenever we meet so
that I could have the chance to listen to the native speakers. After half a year's
hard work, I could get 70% of the questions correct in listening comprehension tests. I own my success to my English teacher. It is him who tells
me the correct way to learn English. It is him who always encourages me when I encounter
difficulties and feel disappointed. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition in no less than 100 words, on the topic Is Failure a Bad Thing? You
should base your composition on the following outline (given in Chinese). 1．失败是常有的事； 2．人们对失败有各种不同的态度； 3．我对失败的态度。 You should write your composition in three paragraphs.
Remember to write your composition in readable handwriting on the right side of
this sheet. Is Failure a Bad Thing? Failure is a common thing in our daily life. For example,
sometimes we fail to pass the examinations. On other occasions, we are defeated in sport
games. And there are times when we fail to do more satisfactory work. So it is safe to
say that everyone of us must have encountered failure of one kind or another. However, different people have different attitudes towards
failure. Some people lose heart when they come across failures. They seem to think
that it is end of the world. Others, on the other hand, don't take failure seriously.
They seem to think that failure is the first step to success. In my opinion, what really counts is not failure itself, but
our attitude towards it. If we are afraid of failure and yield to it easily, we are bound to
have one failure after another. But as long as we have confidence in ourselves and learn
something from failure, we'll certainly go from victory to victory. So I'm never afraid of
failure, for I firmly believe that "failure is the mother of success." Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic Advantages of a Job Interview. You should write at least 100
words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1．现在找工作一般都要进行面试，通过面试面试者(interviewer)和应试者(interviewee)， 可以相互了解情况； 2．面试者，可以向应试者介绍情况，如工作性质、条件、待遇等； 3．应试者也有机会给对方留下一个好的印象，如，可以表现出自信心，可以介绍教育背景 、工作能力等。 Remember to rite your composition neatly. Advantages of a Job Interview Nowadays, when a person is hunting for a job, there are
almost always job interviews. I think a job interview is beneficial to both the interviewer
and the interviewee. On the one hand, through the interview, the interviewer can
see the interviewee in person. He can tell the interviewee something about the job.
These may include such things as the wage, the working conditions and other things
which are relevant to the job so that the interviewee can decide whether the job is really
suitable for him. On the other hand, through the interview, the interviewee can know
something about the employer and the company he is going to work. Most important of all,
a job interview is agood chance for the interviewee, because, he can impress the
interviewer by good behavior. He can show his educational background, his ability and his
confidence. Then the interviewer can figure out whether he is the right person
for the job. In a word, I think the interview will do good to both the
interviewer and the interviewee. By the interview, the interviewee can find a suitable job
and the interviewer can find a suitable person if both of them make the best of the job
interview. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic The Two-Day Weekend. You should write at least 100 words and
you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1．双休日给大学生带来的好处； 2．双休日可能给大学生带来的问题； 3．我应当怎样过好双休日。 The Two-Day Weekend The benefits that the two day weekend brings to college
students are too much to be listed. To begin with, it provides the students with more
spare time to rest after a week's study. Besides, it enables the students to have enough time
to take part in various kinds of sport activities and social activities. Furthermore, it
gives the students adequate time to plan and prepare their life and study next week. However, the problems that the two day weekend brings are
also obvious. Some students feelthat they have nothing to do but to sleep.
Other students indulge in such entertainments as watching TV, seeing films and playing
video games. Still other students unwisely exhaust themselves by excessive outdoor
games, such as football, outing, etc. In conclusion, most students don't know how to
make good and scientific use of the long weekend. I think, to spend a meaningful weekend, we students should
plan our leisure scientifically. It is not wise to play for two days on end,
nor is it wise to rest, or study for such along time. We should bear in mind that entertainment,
rest and study should alternate. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic Global Shortage of Fresh Water. You should write at least
100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese)
below: 1．人们以为淡水是取之不尽的(提示：雨水、河水、井水……)； 2．实际上淡水是非常紧缺的(提示：人口增长、工业用水增加、污染……)； 3．我们应该怎么办。 Global Shortage of Fresh Water There is fresh water in rain, in rivers and wells. This fact
leads us to think that fresh water is everywhere and it will never be used up in the
world. But the fact is that such a belief is unfortunately wrong and possibly dangerous. We know that despite the fact that seventy percent of the
earth's surface is covered with water, only a little part of it is fresh water. Yet the
demand for fresh water in our daily life and in industry seems great. Moreover, with the expansion of
the population and development of industry, the amount of the fresh water
needed will increase even rapidly. It is estimated that if such a trend continues, the
fresh water on earth will be exhausted very soon. What is worse, more and more water
resources are being polluted, making the water unfit to use. We still have time if we begin to act right now. We must
warn the people of the importance of fresh water and the danger we are facing. We
should control the wastes produced by factories. We should also develop new ways to
use our limited fresh water more economically and recycle the used water. In short, the
global shortage of fresh water can be solved if some measures are taken right away. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic Practice Makes Perfect. You should write at least 100 words
and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1．怎样理解“熟能生巧”? 2．例如：在英语学习中…… 3．又如…… Practice Makes Perfect The well known proverb "Practice makes perfect."
means that when we set about a difficult task or begin to learn something new, we need to
practice constantly. Getting familiar with something is merely the first step. Only
through constant practice can we get to know how each parts are related and only in this way
can we become skilled in doing the work and in the end have a better command of it. Many examples can be cited to illustrate this fact. Learning
to write English composition is a good case in point. Many students complain that writing
in English is really a great problem for them. But do you notice how often they practiced
writing English compositions in their daily life? If they fail to follow
what the proverb says, if they don't write regularly in English, how can they expect to improve
their writing? Let's take playing piano as another example. Many want to be
famous pianists, but few know the road to success. How can oneplay the piano
wonderfully if he only practices it once inawhile. The road to success is filled with hard work.
Only when one persists in practicing hour after hour, day after day can he get to the
peak of success. There are other countless examples in our daily life, but I
think the above mentioned are evident enough to illustrate the truth of the proverb. We
ought to keep the proverb in mind whenever we do something new and difficult. Youth Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is
not a matter of pink cheeks, red lips and flexible knees; it is a matter of will, a quality of
imagination, a vigor of the emotion;it is the freshness of the deep springs of life. Youth means a dispositional control of courage over
cowardice, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease. This often exists in a man
of 60 more than a boy of 20. Nobody grows old merely by a number of years. We grow old by
deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm
wrinkles the soul. Worry, fear, self-distrust bows the heart and turns the spirit back to
dust. Whether 60 or 16, there is in every human being's heart the
looking forward to wonder, the endless child-like appetite of what's next and the joy
of the game of living. In the center of your heart and my heart there is a wireless
station: so long as it is receiving messages of beauty, hope, cheer, courage and power from men
and from God, you are young. When the aerials are down, and your spirit is covered with
snows of cynicism and the ice of pessimism, then you are grown old, even at 20, but as
long as your aerials are up to catch waves of optimism, there is hope you may die young at
80. 青春寄语 青春不是人生的一个时期，而是一种心境、，青春不是 指粉红色的面颊、红润的嘴唇和灵 活的膝盖，而是指坚强的意志、丰富的想象和激越的情感。青春是生命深处的一泓清泉。 青春是一种气质：勇猛果敢而不是怯懦退缩，渴望冒险而不是贪图安逸。一个60岁的老人 身上常常散发着这种气息，而20岁的青年身上倒未必可寻。没有人会单纯因为年岁增长而 衰老，而一旦丧失理想，就会真正变老。 年岁也许会在皮肤上生出皱纹，而热情不在则会使心灵起皱。忧虑、恐惧、自卑都会使人 心灰意懒，一蹶不振。 无论60岁还是16岁，每一个人心里都怀有对新奇事物的向往，都会像儿童一样对未来充满 永不衰减的憧憬，都能在生活的游戏中汲取快乐。在你我的心灵中央都有一座无线电台： 只要它正在接受其他·人和上帝发出的美丽、希望、快乐、勇气和力量的信息，你就会永远 年轻。 当你的天线收拢，当你的心灵覆盖着愤世嫉俗的霜雪和悲观厌世的坚冰，即使你年方二十 ，你也已进入了垂暮之年。然而，只要你的天线张开，接收着乐观向上的电波，那么你可 以指望，在80岁死去时你依然年轻。 A Most Treasured Letter of Reply Dear Miss Austin, Your letter made me happy. I did not expect such a full
return. I am eighty years old, and I am blind.There is little I can do except knit,and that is
why I knit so many caps and sweaters and scarves. Of course I cannot write this, so my
daughter-in-law is doing it for me. She alsa sewed the seams and made the buttonholes for
the knitted things. What l most wanted to say, my dear, is this. For sixty years
I have been making up missionary packages of such clothing or food or medicine or
books as I could collect. In various parts of the world and to various parts of the world
I have sent them. Sometimes I have received a printed slip of acknowledgement from the
headquarters depot or mission board,sometimes nothing. Occasionally I have been
informed that my contribution was destined for Syria or Armenia or the upper
Yangtze. But never before in all that time have I had a personal letter picturing the
village and telling me who is wearing the clothing and what they said. I did not suppose
that ever in my lifetime I should receive a letter like that. May God bless you. Sincerely yours, Laura Russell 一封最珍贵的回信 亲爱的奥斯汀小姐： 你的来信使我很高兴，也非常出乎意料。我已经80岁了，而且双目失明。我现在除了织些 东西外，已做不了什么事情，这就是我为什么织了许多帽子、外套和围巾。 当然，我也写 不了信，所以我请我的儿媳代笔，她还给我编织的衣物缝接口和开扣眼。 亲爱的，我特别想告诉你的是，60年来我一直在为教会收集捐助的衣服、食物、药品或书 籍等物。我在世界各地将这些东西寄往世界各地，有时收到过有关组织总部或教会 负责机构寄来的打印的短信，表示感谢，有时什么也没有。偶尔也有来信告知，我捐赠的 东西已分发到叙利亚，或亚美尼亚，或长江上游地区。可是从来没有人给我写过一封亲笔 信，给我描述一些村里的事，告诉我谁穿上了寄去的衣服，以及他们说了些什么。我万万 没有想到，在我的一生中竟会收到一封如此珍贵的回信。愿上帝保佑你。你诚挚的 劳拉·拉塞尔 A Letter of Complaint 20th October Dear Mr. Jackson, You may remember that we have discussed the noise that your
children make while they are practicing their musical instruments. You agreed to make
sure that they would stop practicing in the evenings. You can imagine my surprise, then, when I realized that
things had not changed and the situation was continuing as before. I find it difficult to
stay in the house and I invent any excuse to go out for the evening to be away from the
terrible noise. Much as I like music, I have had enough, and to be honest, I am not prepared to put up with the situation
anymore. I think it is high time you realized your responsibilities
as a member of the community, and I must warn you that unless you do something about the
situation, I will be forced to take legal action. I have sent a copy of this letter to my
lawyer. Yours sincerely, Peter Hugo 抱怨信 亲爱的杰克逊先生： 你也许还记得我们曾就你孩子练习乐器时发出的噪音进行过讨论。你同意确保他们在晚上 会停止练习。 那么你就可以想象当我意识到事情并没有改变，情况依然照旧时是多么惊讶了。我发现晚 上很难呆在屋里，于是找各种借口出去，以摆脱那可怕的噪音。 虽然我很喜欢音乐，但我 已经受够了。坦率地说，我不打算对这种情况继续容忍下去。 我认为是你应该意识到自己作为社区一员的责任的时候了，我必须向你提出警告，除非你 设法改变这种情况，否则我将不得不采取法律行动。我已经将此信的一份复印件寄给我的 律师。 真诚的彼得·胡戈 10月 20日 Application Letter May 22nd Dear Mr. Cavendish, I saw your advertisement in the local paper this evening,and
I wonder if you would consider me for a job as a waiter this summer. I am seventeen years old and at present am studying English
and economics. When I leave school, I hope to take a course in hotel management. During
the school holidays last summer, I worked as a waiter at the Central Hotel. The
headwaiter there, Mr. Macintosh, will be pleased to send you a recommendation for me. I would prefer to work in your hotel in Filey because it .is
near my home. However, if there isn't any job there for me,perhaps you could consider
me for the Scarborough Hotel. I would be pleased if you will send me information about the
pay and conditions of the job to be offered. I will be free to begin work in the
fourth week of July when the school holidays start. Yours sincerely, Peter Tuck 求职信 亲爱的卡文迪斯先生： 我在今晚的地方报纸上看到了你们的广告，我想知道您是否可以考虑这个夏天用我来作服 务生。 我十七岁，现在正在学习英文和经济学。毕业后，我希望能够学习酒店管理课程。去年暑 假时，我在中央酒店作服务生。那儿的领班麦金托什先生会很乐意向你寄交我的推荐信。 我比较喜欢在您的费雷酒店工作因为那儿离我家不远。但是，如果那没有我的工作，也许 您可以考虑让我去斯·卡伯勒酒店工作。 如果您能寄给我有关能够提供的那份工作的薪水和工作环境的信息，我会非常高兴。我可 以从七月的第四个星期开始工作，那时学校开始放假。 真诚的彼得·塔克 5月22日 job Interview In order to make a good impression during a job interview,
you need to prepare yourself for the interview. You must arrive in plenty of time for the
interview,so that you give yourself a little time to relax before the interview begins. The impression you make as you walk into the room is very
important. Try to find out if the company or organization has rules about dress. Then try to
dress according to their regulations. You also need to plan what you are going to say. In some
interviews you will have to do a lot of talking, and in others you will only have to answer
a few questions about your education and experience. You need to have answers ready
about yourself, your schoolwork, your strong points, your reasons for applying
for the job, and the salary you expect. You will also be allowed to ask some questions of your own.
The questions you ask will show the interviewer that you have given careful thought to
the position. You can ask questions like these. What duties will I have to do in the
job? Will I be allowed to join a health insurance program? Does the company provide
opportunities for further education? 求职面试 为了在求职面试中给人留下好的印象，你需要为面试做些准备。为了面试你一定要提前很 长时间到达，这样就可以在面试开始前给自己留出点儿时间放松。 你走进房间时给人留下的印象非常重要。设法查清这个公司或组织在着装方面是否有规定 。然后试着按规定着装。 你还需要对你要说的话有所计划。有些面试中你得说很多话，而另外一些面试中，你只需 要回答你教育和经历方面的一些问题。你需要准备好关于你自己、学业、优点、申 请这份工作的原因以及期盼得到的薪水等问题的答案。 面试中也会允许你问一些与自己有关的问题。你的提问将向招聘人员表明你对这个职位做 过认真考虑。你可以问这样的问题：这份工作中我的职责是什么?允许我上健康险吗?公司 是否提供继续教育的机会 Self-employment One of the advantages of being selfemployed is that the
profit the business makes belongs to the owner. If the self-employed person succeeds
in business, he has the chance to earn a great deal of money. The profit earned is
the reward for the owner's effort, ability and creativity. Thus, a second advantage is that a person's intelligence and abilities have
a direct effect on the earnings. A third advantage of being self-employed is that a
person can control his working hours.While not all self-employed people are
completely free, most of them have more control over this area than the salaried people. However, being self-employed is not without problems.First,
being one's own boss places the responsibility directly on that individual's
shoulders. Everyone has some weaknesses in some things. These weaknesses will affect how
successful a self-employed person is. Second, though the self-employed
can earn considerable profits with a successful business, losses can force them
out of business and sometimes, place them in debt. A third disadvantage concerns
income security. Self- employed people have no guaranteed wage. Their earnings can
vary greatly, depending on business conditions. Salaried people, however, can
generally count on continued earnings.In addition, salaried people often enjoy fringe
benefits that mean greater peace of mind. One of these benefits may be in- surance paid for by the employer that continues the
employee's salary in the event of sickness or accident while many self-employed people do not
have such protection. 自我创业 自我创业的好处之一是生意盈利归业主所有。如果创业者生意成功，他有可能挣很多钱。 这些挣来的利润是对业主努力、能力和创造力的回报。 因此，自我创业的第二个 好处是一个人的才智和能力直接反映在收入上。 自我创业的第三个优势是自己做老板能够 控制自己的工作时间。 虽然不是所有的创业者都有完全的自由，但是相对于工薪族来说， 他们大多数人在这方面有更多的支配权。 但是，自我创业并不是一帆风顺的事。首先，做自己的老板把责任直接放到了个人的肩上 。每个人在某些事上都会有某些弱点，而这些弱点会对创业者的成功产生影响。 其次，自己做老板时，虽然一单成功的生意可能会带来很大的盈利，可一旦失败就可能造 成破产，有时甚至负债累累。第三个弊端涉及收入的稳定性。创业者没有稳定的工资。依 据生意的状况，他们的收入浮动很大。而工薪族通常可以依靠持续的工资，同时享受着额 外福利，这意味着他们心态上更加平和。其中一项福利就是由雇主为雇员支付保险，以保 障他们在生病或遇到意外的情况下还能继续领到工资。相比之下，很多创业者就没有这种 保障了。 Summer Job The summer job is a tradition among students of American
universities. Long before the end of the school year,students begin their search for jobs
during vacation ( June, July, and August). Students send letters to businesses, talk to employers about
job opportunities durlng the summer, and ask friends and relarives to be on the lookout
for jobs for them. By June the students have usually solved the problem and begin to make preparations for
leaving their books to enter the business world. Reasons for wanting a summer job are different from student
to student. Some work to help pay their school expenses; others work to gain
experience in their chosen professions; still others work just for the fun of it. Typist, construction worker, salesman, lifeguard, and waiter
these are some of the more common jobs that students try to find during the summer
months. But many young people find work that is a little more unusual. 暑期打工 暑假期间打工是美国大学生的一种传统。在学年结束很早以前。学生们就开始寻找假期中( 六月、七月、和八月)的工作了。学生们寄信给一些公司，向老板询问暑期工作的机会。或 是让亲戚、朋友帮忙打探有没有合适他们的工作。到了六月，这个问题通常已经落实，学 生们也要准备着离开书本．进入工作的世界了。 学生想要暑期打工的原因各不相同。有些人为了筹集学费而工作．一些人打工是为自己选 择的职业积累经验，还有些人打工仅仅是因为觉得好玩而已。 打字员、建筑工人、推销员、救生员、服务生 这些都是学生在暑假几个月中通常选择的工 作。 当然，也有很多年轻人能够找到特别一些的工作。 Work for College Education Students all over the world have to work for their
education. A college education in the United States is expensive. The costs are so high that most
families begin to save for their children's education when their children are babies.
Even so, many young people cannot afford to pay the ex- penses of fulltime college work. They do not have enough
money to pay for school costs. Tuition for attending the university, books for
classes, and living expenses are high.There are other expenses such as chemistry and biology
laboratory fees and special student activity fees for such things as parking permits and football tickets. The cost of college
education increases every year. However, classrooms are still crowded with students. Some
American students have scholarships or other support, but many do not. Students from other countries have money problems to
overcome, too. Because students in most international programs need to have a
sponsor (a person, organization, or Iocai government that pays for them), they work hard to
earn scholarships or special loans. International students understand the ＆#118alue of going to school in
another country. They also know that it is difficult. Yet just as
Americans choose to attend American universities in spite of the difficulty, it is
usually possible for students from abroad to work on university campuses to pay for some of the
cost of their education. Some peo- pie believe that students ＆#118alue
their education more if they work for it. 为接受大学教育而工作 世界各地的学生都得为自己的教育而工作。 美国的大学教育非常昂贵。费用如此之高以至 于大多数家庭在孩子还是婴儿的时候就开始为他们储备教育经费。即使如此，很多年轻人 还是无力支付全日制大学课程所需的各项费用。他们没有足够的钱支付学校费用。大学学 费、课本费和生活费都很高。还有其他费用例如化学、生物实验费，以及诸如停车许可证 、足球门票之类的特别学生活动经费。 大学教育费用逐年上升。但是教室里仍然挤满了学 生。有些美国学生可以得到奖学金或其它帮助，但还有许多学生得不到。 来自其他国家的学生也需要解决钱的问题。 因为多数国际项目中的学生需要有资助人(替他 们出钱的个人、组织或当地政府)，所以他们得努力学习获取奖学金或特殊贷款。留学生了 解在他国求学的价值。他们也了解其难度。然而正如美国人尽管困难重重还是选择上美国 大学一样，通常国外学生可能会在大学校园里工作以支付他们教育的部分费用。有些人相 信学生如果自己打工支付教育费用，他们会更加珍视所受的教育。 Language Pollution Dear Editor, You can find language pollution whenever you open a
newspaper, turn on your TV set,or listen to a radio. Language pollution exists almost
everywhere and usually can be seen in the following places: 1. Chinese characters are written in the complex form.
Although simplified Chinese characters were accepted for use years ago, it seems that
more and more peopie like Chinese characters written in the complex form. 2. Many goods are produced in China but carry foreign names,
which sound strange and have no meaning at all. 3. Words and expressions being used have a bad meaning.
"Ba", which means bully in Chinese, is one example.Now there are a lot of goods,
restaurants even factories or films, with "Ba" in their names. 4. There are too many incorrect grammatical expressions.
Some TV play series have strange names and incorrect grammatical structures. "Ai
ni mei shang liang", which means "1 love you without consulting", is
grammatically incorrect and this kind of expression is now becoming popular. Some language experts point out that language pollution must
be done away with, which is an idea shared by myself and many others. Fan Yongqin, Jiangsu 语言污染 亲爱的编辑： ， 每当你打开报纸、看电视、或听收音机，你就会发现语言污染。语言污染几乎无处不在， 通常可以在以下地方看到： 1．繁体汉字的使用。虽然很多年前简体字已被接受使用，但似乎越开越多的人对繁体汉字 青睐有加。 2．中国产品起洋名。这些名字听来怪异且毫无意义。 3．贬义词汇、表达的使用。例如“霸”，在汉语里表示恃强凌弱的人，而现在，很多产品、 餐馆甚至工厂或电影都以“霸”字命名。 4．大量语法上错误的表达。一些电视连续剧的名字不但奇怪，且语法不通。“爱你没商量” 意思是“我没跟你商量就爱上了你”，这在语法上是不正确的，但这种表达现在却正成为一种 时尚。 一些语言专家指出语言污染必须消除，我和其他许多人都赞同这一观点。 Learning Foreign Languages In schools all over the world boys and girls are learning
foreign languages. Many adults are doing so in their spare time. Everybody knows his own
language, but to know another is very useful. Which is the best way to learn a language? We should
remember we all learnt our own language well when we were children. If we could learn a
second language in the same way, it would not seem so difficult. Think what a small
child does. It listens to what people say and tries to imitate what it hears. When it wants something, it has to ask for it. It is
using the language. It is talking and thinking in it all the time. If one has to use a second
language all the time, he would learn it quickly. It is important to remember, also, that we learn our own
language by hearing people speaking it not by seeing what they write. We imitate what
we hear. In school, though you learn to read and write as well as to hear and speak, it
is best to learn all new words through the ear. Of course you also learn to read them,
spell them and write them. 学习外语 世界各地的学校中孩子们都在学习外语。很多成年人在业余时间也在学习外语。每人都懂 自己的母语，但知道另一门语言也非常有用。 学习外语最好的方法是什么呢?我们应当记得我们是孩子的时候，自己的母语都学得非常好 。如果我们能以同样的方式学习第二种语言，那看起来就不会这么难了。想 想小孩是怎样做的。孩子听人们说话然后设法模仿听到的东西。当他需要什么东西的时候 ，必须去要。他是在使用语言。他一直在用语言说话和思考。如果一个人必须始终 使用第二语言，他就会学得很快。 而且，记住我们学习母语时是通过听别人说话而不是看别人写字，这也很重要。我们模仿 我们听到的。 学校中，虽然你除了学习听说，还学习读写，但学习所有新单词最好是通过 耳朵。当然你也要学会阅读、拼写和写作。 How to Correct Mistakes in Language Learning ? In order to learn a foreign language well, it is necessary
to overcome the fear of making mistakes. If the basic goal of language use is
communication, then mistakes are secondary considerations that may be dealt with gradually as
realization of those mistakes increase. On the other hand, students should not
ignore their mistakes. The language learner may observe how native speakers express themselves, and how native expressions differ from the way
the learner.might say them. For example, a Spanish speaker who has been saying "1
do it" to express willingness to do something in the immediate future, could, by interacting
with native speakers of English, observe that native speakers actually say
"1'11 do it". The resulting difference can serve as a basis for the student to correct his way of
using the present tense in English. But a student who is unwilling to interact in the
first place would lose this opportunity to learn by trial and error. 语言学习中如何改错? 为了学好一门外语，有必要先克服对错误的恐惧。如果使用语言的基本目标是交流，那么 错误就是次要考虑的问题，可以在意识到错误日渐明显的过程中逐渐加以克服。 另一方面，学生不应该忽略他们的错误。语言学习者可以观察说本族语的人如何表达自己 ，这些本族表达法和学习者可能说出来的表达有何不同之处。比如，一个西班牙人 在表达自己愿意在不久将来做某事时用的是I
do it，在与英语是母语的人交流时，就会注意 到那个人实际上说的是I'll
do it由此导致的差别可以作为学生纠正其英文中现在时 态用法的基础。但是一个从开始就不愿与人交流的学生将会失去这种通过不断摸索进行学 习的机会。 Learning English and Learning About English? We are learning English,not about English. A student can
know all about English. And he may not be able to speak English. The people who only learn about English take English as a
subject. This is a mistake. Geography is no skill while English is. You learn to swim by getting into water and swimming.You
learn football by kicking a ball. We learn to speak English by speaking English. Let us do
more speaking if we want to learn English well. So you see there is a difference between "learning
English and learning about English". Now we want to learn English and we believe the best way to
learn to speak English is by speaking. 学会英语和学习英语 我们要学会英语，而不只是学习英语。一个学生可能对英语知道甚多，却不能开口说英语 。 那些对英语一知半解的人把英语当作一门课程。这是一种误解。地理不是技能，而英语却 是一种技能。 跳入水中，你才能在游泳中学会游泳。踢着球，你才能学会足球。我们在说英语的过程中 学会说英语。 因此，要想把英语学好，我们就要多多尝试张嘴说话。 因此你可以看出学会英语和学习英语是不同的。现在，我们要学会英语，我们相信，学会 说英语最好的方法就是多说。 Weekend Homework There should be no more weekend homework for us students.
Six days devoted to school are enough for us modern students, who have many
other interests. With homework to do on Sundays, when can we find time to help
around the house, join in a football or baseball game or see a good film, or just have a
rest? Because of all these other activities, weekend homework is usually put off until
Sunday night. As a resuit, it is often done so poorly that on Mondays teachers always scold
the whole class who have little idea of what the learned lessons are about. If there
were no homework for the weekends, students would go to school on Mondays well rested
and be willing to study. Dear teachers, don't you agree with us? 周末作业 对于我们这些学生来说，周末不应该再有作业了。我们这些现在的学生都有很多其他的兴 趣爱好，在学校六天的学习对于我们来说已经足够了。如果周日还要写作业的 话，我们什么时候才能帮忙做做家务，玩玩足球、棒球，看看电影或是休息休息呢?由于所 有这些其他的活动，周末作业常常拖到星期天晚上才开始做。结果作业做得马马虎 虎，星期一全班同学把所学的课程忘得精光，惹得老师大发雷霆。如果周末没有作业的话 ，学生们就可以好好休息，星期一高高兴兴地去学校学习了。 亲爱的老师，您同意我们的意见吗? Different Opinions on Homework The conflict over what or how much homework should be comes
partly from the fact that people can't seem to agree on the purpose of homework. What do teachers think? Some teachers think that homework is
necessary to reinforce what is learned in school. And so they ask their students to
memorize what was discussed in class through homework. Some teachers think the
point of homework is to cover material that the class didn't have time to get to, so their homework is to let students
learn additional things. Other teachers like homework simply because they want students to
form work habits and still others believe homework is necessary because it is the best
way for parents to learn what their children do in school. Parent's opinions? But many parents seem to have different
ideas. Elissa Cohen, who has twins at Lafayette Elementary School, doesn't like the
fact that the third-grade students in elementary schools are asked to write about 25
book summaries a year. "They do the same thing over and over without really getting into altertnate ways of thinking about books
and thinking about reading and writing." Experts' opinions? Some education reformers, such as Howard
Gardner, a Harvard University professor, well-known for his theory on multiple
intelligence, think that Cohen is on the right track. But it is often hard to persuade overworked teachers to give
much thought to homework tasks. 对作业的不同看法 关于应该留什么样的作业或者留多少作业的争论，部分源自于人们似乎无法就作业的目的 达成一致这一事实。 老师们怎么想呢?有些老师认为需要作业来巩固在学校中学到的知识，所以他们让学生通过 作业记住课堂讨论。有些老师认为作业的意义在于覆盖那些课堂上无暇涉及的 知识，所以他们留的作业是让学生学习额外的知识。 另外有些老师喜欢留作业就是因为他 们想让学生形成工作的习惯，还有一些老师相信有必要留作业是因为这是让家长了 解孩子在校学习情况的最佳途径。 ： 家长的意见呢?但好多家长似乎对此有着不同看法。依莉萨·科恩有一对双胞胎在雷菲特小 学读书，她就不喜欢小学三年级的学生被要求一年完成大约25篇读书总结。“他们重复做着 同样的事情，而并没有真正把思考书本与思考阅读和写作的方法结合起来。” 专家的意见呢?有些教育改革家，例如以多重智力理论著称的哈佛大学教授霍华德，加德纳 ，认为科恩的想法完全正确。 但是通常很难说服那些过度辛劳的老师们去仔细思考家庭作业的问题。 How Often Should the Students be Tested ? You can give classroom tests once every few weeks --
sometimes even once a week. But even informal classroom tests, however, can break up
learning rather than encourage it if they are set too often. This is particularly
true if they are given to the class in a nervous and formal atmosphere. So, always try to make sure that your students don't feel
anxious when you give them the test. Don't give the impression to your students that you are
making a judgment on them every time you give them a classroom test. Remember that
students' work and abilities will not normally change greatly from week to week. For
example, a student who is near the top of the class one week will not be near the bottom of
the class the following week. If there is such a change, there is something wrong with the
test or with the student's conditions. 学生多久需要考试一次? 每隔几周，就要有一次当堂测试———有时甚至每周一次。但是，即使是不正规的课堂测 验，如果太频繁的话，也只会打断学生的学习，而不会起到鼓励的作用。如果在紧 张、正规的气氛下进行课堂考试，就更是如此了。 因此，在考试时，尽量保证不要让学生感到紧张。不要让学生感觉每次的课堂测验都是你 对他们的一种评价。记住：学生的学习和能力通常不是每周都会看到巨大变化的。比如， 这周班里的尖子生不可能下周就变成垫底的差生。如果真的有这样的变化，不考试出了问 题，就是这个学生的状态，不对头了。 Schooling and Education It is commonly believed that school is where people go to
get an education. Nevertheless, it has been said that today children interrupt their education to
go to school.The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is
important. Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than
schooling. Education knows no bounds. It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower
or on the job, whether in a kitchen or on a tractor. It includes both the formal learning
that takes place in schools and the whole universe of informal learning. The agents of
education can range from a respected grandparent to the people debating politics on the
radio, from a child to a distinguished scientist. Whereas schooling has certain predictability, education quite often produces
surprises. A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is
known of other religions. People are engaged in education from infancy on. Education,
then, is a very broad, inclusive term. It is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that
should be an integral part of one's entire life. 上学与教育 · 人们通常认为上学是为了受教育。然而现在却有人认为孩子们上学打断了他们受教育的过 程。这种言论中所暗示的上学和受教育之间的区别非常重要。 与上学相比，教育更具开放性，内容更广泛。教育不受任何限制。它可以在任何场合下进 行，不管在淋浴时还是在工作时，不管在厨房里还是在拖拉机上。它既包括在学校所受的 正规教育，也包括一切非正规教育。传授知识的人可以是德高望重的老者，可以是收音机 里进行政治辩论的人们，可以是小孩子，也可以是知名的科学家。上学读书多少有点可预 见性，而教育往往能带来意外的发现。与陌生人偶然的一次谈话可能会使人认识到自己对 其宗教所知甚少。人们从幼时起就开始受教育。 因此，教育是一个内涵很丰富的词。它是 一生的过程，早在人们上学之前就开始了，并应成为整个生命完整的一部分。 Early Education in China Chinese are very generous while educating children. Not
caring about the money, parents of- ten send their children to the best schools or even abroad
to study because they believe that the more expensive an education is, the better it is. So parents will
spend an unreasonable amount of money on education. Even poor couples will buy a computer for their
children. However, the best early education is usually very cheap. Children's skills vary. Most parents fail to realize
though,what children lack today is self-respect and self-confidence. The problem is that parents are only educating their
children on how to take multiple choice tests and study well instead of the most important
skills of being confident, happy and clever. Parents can achieve this by teaching practical
skills like cooking, sewing and other housework. Cooking will improve many skills children need later in
life. Though demanding patience and time, it is an enjoyable experience. A good cook always
tries to improve his cooking,so he works hard and gradually finishes his job
successfully.His result, a well-cooked dinner, will give him much satisfaction and a
lot of self-confidence. Some old machines, such as a broken radio or TV set your
child plays with will make him curious and arouse his interest. He may spend hours looking
at them, trying to fix them. These activities are not merely teaching a child to read a
book, but rather to think, to use his mind. And that is more important. 中国的早期教育 中国人在教育孩子方面非常慷慨。 父母们常常不吝惜金钱，把孩子送到最好的学校，甚至 国外去学习。他们觉得越贵的教育越好。所以家长常常不惜重金投入教育。甚至贫困的父 母都会为孩子购买电脑。 但是，最好的早期教育通常并不昂贵。 孩子们的能力各不相同。但是很多家长却没意识到： 现在孩子们真正缺乏的是自尊、自信 。 问题是，父母只知道教孩子怎么做选择题，怎么学习好，而忽略了最重要的是如何教育他 们成为自信、快乐、聪明的人。要达到这一目标，家长可以教给孩子像烹调，缝纫和一些 其他家务劳动等实用技能。 烹饪可以帮助孩子提高很多能力，而这些技能在他们以后生活中是十分必要的。虽然做饭 对耐性、时间都有要求，但它也是一种愉快的体验。一个好的厨师总是试图提高厨艺，所 以他会努力工作，从而逐步成功地完成他的工作。他的劳动成果，一顿丰盛的饭菜，会给 他很大的满足感和自信。 孩子玩耍的坏收音机或电视机等一些旧电器会引起孩子的好奇，激发他的兴趣。他可能一 连几小时琢磨或修理这些电器。这些活动不仅仅教会孩子读书，还能教会他们如何思考， 如何用脑。这才是更重要的。 Education Aducation is not an end, but a means to an end. In other
words, we do not educate children only for educating them. Our purpose is to fit them
for life. In some modern countries it has been fashionable to think
that free education for all can solve all the problems of society and build a perfect
nation. But we can already see that free education for all is not enough.We find in such
countries a far larger number of people with university degrees refusing to do what they
think is "low"work, and. in fact, working with one's hands is thought to be dirty and shameful
in such countries. But we have only to think a moment to understand that the work of a
completely uneducated farmer is far more important than that of a professor~ we
can live without education,but we die if we have no food. If no one cleaned our streets and
took the rubbish away from our houses, we should get terrible diseases in our towns. In fact, when we say that all of us must be educated to fit
us for life, it means that we must be educated in such a way that, firstly, each of us can
do whatever work is suited to his brains and ability and, secondly, that we can realize
that all jobs are necessary to society, and that it is very bad to be ashamed of one's
work. Only such a type of education can be considered valuable to society. 教育 教育不是目的，而是达到目的的手段。换句话说，我们教育孩子不仅仅是为了使他们受到 教育。我们的目的是让他们适应生活。 在有些现代国家中有种流行的想法，那就是全民义务教育可以解决一切社会问题、建立起 完美的国家。但我们也能看到，仅有全民义务教育是远远不够的。我们发现在 这些国家中，很多拥有大学学位的人拒绝从事那些他们认为“低等”的工作，实际上，在这些 国家里，体力劳动被认为是肮脏、丢人的。但只要我们想一下就能明白，其实那些完全没 受过教育的农民的工作要比教授的工作重要得多；没有教育我们可以生活，但是没有食物 我们只有死路一条。如果没有人每天清扫街道，把垃圾从我们家中运走，我们的城镇就会 感染可怕的疾病。 · 事实上，当我们说所有的人都必须接受教育以适应生活的时候，意思是我们必须受到这样 的教育：第一，每个人都可以做任何适合自己智力、能力的工作的；第二，我们应 该意识到所有的工作都是社会的必要组成，为某人的工作感到羞耻是很不正确的。只有这 样的教育才能被认为是真正对社会有益的教育。 Get Out and Do After a few weeks, I urge people recovering from loss to get
back into a routine," says psychiatrist and Boston University professor Bessel A.
Vanderkolk."It's important to force yourself to concentrate on things other than your hurt." Consider
these activities: Join a support group. Once you've made the decision to
"get on with life", you'll need someone to talk to .... and the most effective kind of
conversation can be with someone else who has undergone a severe test. Read. When you can focus after the initial shock, reading--
especially self-help books can offer inspiration as well as relaxation. Keep a Journal. Many find comfort in creating an ongoing
record of their experiences. At best it can serve as a kind of self-therapy. Plan events. The idea that there are things to look forward
to reinforces that you are forging ahead into a fresh future. Schedule that trip you've
been postponing. Learn new skills. Take a course at a community college,or
take up a new hobby or sport. You have a new life ahead:any new skill will complement it. Reward yourself. During highly stressful times, even the simplest
daily things - getting up, showering, fixing something to eat- can seem
discouraging. Consider every accomplishment, no matter how small, a victory to be
rewarded. Exercise. Physical activity can be especially therapeutic.
"Exercise gets you out of your head and your troubles,"Aronoff explains, "and it
allows you to experience your body with your two feet on the ground." 走出困境，振作起来 精神病专家、波士顿大学教授巴塞尔·A·万德科克说：“几周后，我鼓励人们从失落中恢复过 来进入正常状态。迫使你自己把注意力集中到事情上而不是集中到你的伤痛上，这一点是 非常重要的。”考虑以下行动：加，入一个相互支持的团体。一旦你做出决定"继续生活”， 你需要找个人谈谈。而最有效的谈话方式是与其他那些经历过苦痛的人谈话。 读书。在经历了最初的创伤后，你能集中注意力的方式是读书，尤其是自助自立书，因为 它能给人以激励和放松。 记日记。许多人通过持续记录他们的经历来寻求安慰。至少它可以作为一种自我治疗。 做计划。认为有许多事情值得期待的观点刺激你快速奔向一个全新的未来。对被你推迟的 旅行重新做出计划。 学习新技术。在社区大学上课或培养一种新兴趣或运动。新生活就在你面前，任何新技术 会成为你新生活的补充。 奖赏你自己。在压力大的时候，即使是最简单的日常琐事一…—起床、洗澡、做饭也惹人 心烦。想一下每一次胜利完成的事情，不管它是多么小的成功，只要是胜利就应受奖励。 锻炼。体育运动尤其有助于治疗。“体育运动能帮你从令你头痛的事及困难中解脱出来。”阿 隆诺夫解释说，“它允许你通过双脚立地来感受你的身体。” Mobiles Distract Study Mobile phones are becoming a new scene on campus. Students think it is extremely convenient for them to
communicate with the outside world by using mobile phones, especially when they are hunting for
jobs, so they call it an essential investment. Education experts analyze the entry of mobile phones into
campus as an indication of social progress. To some extent, it reflects that college
students are more and more involved in this modern society, rather than pedants in the
"Ivory Tower". As a coin has two sides, the mobile phone, while providing
convenience, causes trouble too. In classrooms, the untimely ringing interrupts lectures
and destroys the atmosphere of study, so it prompts many complaints. And the mobile
phone users themselves also suffer. Therefore, we need to think more about how to integrate
mobile phones properly into our lives.手机影响学习 在大学校园里，手机已经成为了一道新的风景。 学生们认为，手机可以让他们非常便利地与外界联系,特别是当他们找工作的时候，所以他 们认为这是个必要的投资。 教育专家分析，手机进入校园是社会进步的体现。在某种程度上，这反映了大学生越来越 融入这个现代社会，而不是待在“象牙塔”里的书呆子。 正如硬币都有两面一样，手机在提供方便的同时，也产生了一些问题。在教室里，不合时 宜地响起的手机铃声不但打断了上课，而且破坏了学习的气氛，因此也引起了诸多抱怨。 手机使用者自己也同样是受害者。 因此，我们应该更多地想想如何使手机适当地融入我们的生活。 Rowling and Harry Potter Joanne Rowling was born in Bristol in England. Joanne always
wanted to write and she wrote her first story when she was only five or six. After leaving the
university,she had a variety of different jobs.However, most of all, she wanted to write!
One day, during a long train journey, she got the i- dea of writing about a boy who is a wizard, but doesn't know
it. In 1992, she left England to go to Portugal to teach
English. While she was there she got married to a Portuguese journalist and she had a daughter,
Jessica. The marriage ended in divorce and Joanne returned to live in Edinburgh in
Scotland. She had very little money and she lived in a very small flat, which was
often cold. She could not afford to pay to heat it. While she was there, she finished her
story about Harry Potter, a young boy who is a wizard. At first, no one wanted to publish her
book.Then, one day, in 1997, she found a publisher. She was very excited and happy! Much to her surprise, her book was an instant success! It
sold in millions! It won many awards and prizes! It made Joanne very rich end it made her
famous. Her stories have been translated into many languages, and they can now be
read all over the world. Joanne Rowling has written several more books about Harry
Potter and all of them have sold millions of copies. Some of these books have now bccn
made into films. 256 words 罗琳和《哈利·波特》 乔安妮·罗琳生于英格兰的布里斯托尔。乔安妮酷爱写作，在五、六岁时便有自己的处女作 。大学毕业后，她从事过各种职业，然而最喜欢的还是写作!一天，在一次长途火车旅行中 ，她突然冒出一个主意，想写一个身怀巫术，但自己却全然不知的男孩。 1992年她离开英格兰去葡萄牙教英语。在那里，她与一位葡萄牙记者结婚，有了一个女儿 ，叫杰茜卡。这桩婚事以离婚告终，乔安妮又回到苏格兰爱丁堡居住。 当时她穷困潦倒， 住在一个又小又冷的公寓里。她连取暖费用都无力支付。就是在那儿，她完成了关于哈里· 波特 ———一个小男孩巫师的故事。起初，没有人要出版这本书。 直到1997年的一天， 她才找到一家出版商。她又激动又高兴! 更令她吃惊的是，她的书一鸣惊人!销售量达几百万册!该书获得了许多奖励和荣誉!它使她 十分富有并一举成名。她的故事现已被译成多种文字，传遍世界。 目前，乔安妮·罗琳又完 成了其他几部有关哈里·波特的续集，销售量都达几百万册。其中的几本书已被改编成电影 。 The Most influential Book in My Life The Story of My Life by Helen Keller is the most influential
book in my life. It abounds with courage, struggle and faith throughout. Helen Keller was
once in deep despair in her childhood, but finally she decided to overcome her physical
defects and live happily. Furthermore, she showed great patience in her long and hard
learning period. I have learned, above all, three lessons from her story.First, she
taught me that often the road to success is to face hardships bravely. Maybe you are born
under an iii star yet you can stand a better chance than others. It is therefore
important that you screw up your courage when courage is needed. Second, the impairment of
part of her senses did not prevent her from learning: on the contrary, she had made
continual efforts to go deeper into the realm of knowledge, and her perseverance had thus
helped her overcome many handicaps. Third, she advised that we should make the most
of our sense-organs as if we would lose them soon because this way we would observe
the world more carefully than ever before. The book is inspiring in that it is one brimming over with
the unbending will of a gallant woman beset with seemingly insurmountable difficulties. I
hope I can be as courageous as she. 219 words 对我一生最有影响的书 海伦写的《我的生活故事》是对我一生影响最大的一本书。此书全篇充满了勇气，奋斗和 信仰。海伦·凯勒童年时曾经一度十分消沉，但是最后她决定克服自己生理上的缺陷去快乐 地生活。而且她十分耐心地完成了漫长而艰难的学习过程。 最重要的是，从她的经历中，我领悟到了三个道理。首先，她教给我成功之路上经常要勇 敢地面对艰难困苦。或许你一生下来身体就有缺陷，但是你依然可以得到比别人更好的机 会。因此重要的是当需要勇气的时候，你必须鼓起自己的勇气。第二，她感官上的某些缺 陷并没有阻止她的学习，相反地，她不断地努力去钻研知识，坚韧不拔的精神帮助她克服 了很多障碍。第三，她建议我们应该很好地利用我们的感官，就好像我们马上就要失去他 们一样，因为这样我们就会比以前更仔细地观察这个世界。 这本书催人奋进，全篇洋溢着一个勇敢的女人被一些看似不可能克服的困难困扰时所表现 出来的不屈的精神。希望我可以和她一样的勇敢。 Learning: a Lifelong Career As food is to the body, so is learning to the mind. Our
bodies grow and muscles develop with the intake of adequate nutritious food. Likewise, we
should keep learning day by day to maintain our keen mental power and expand our
intellectual capacity. Constant learning supplies us with inex- haustible fuel for driving us to sharpen our power of
reasoning, analysis, and judgment. Learning incessantly is the surest way to keep pace with the
times in the information age, and reliable warrant of success in times of
uncertainty. Once learning stops, vegetation sets in. It is a common
fallacy to regard school as the only workshop for the acquisition of knowledge. On the
contrary, learning should be a neyer-ending process, from the cradle to the grave. With the
world changing so fast, to cease learning for just a few days will make a person lag
behind. What's worse, the animal instinct dormant deep in our sub-conscious will come
to life.weakening our will to pursue our noble ideas, undermining our determination to
sweep away obstacles to our success and strangling our desire for the refinement of our
character. Lack of learning will inevitably lead to the stagnation of the mind, or even
worse, its fossilization. Therefore, to stay mentally young, we have to take learning
as a lifelong career. ~222 words~ 学习：一生的事业 学习之于心灵，就像食物之于身体一样。摄取了适量的营养食物，我们的身体得以生长而 肌肉得以发达。 同样地，我们应该日复一日不断地学习以保持我们心智的敏锐， 并扩充我们的智力容量。不断的学习提供我们用之不尽的燃料，来驱使我们磨砺我们的推 理、分析和判断的能力。持续的学习是在信息时代中跟时代井驾齐驱的最稳当的方法，也 是在变动的时代中成功的可靠保证。一旦学习停止，单调贫乏的生活就开始了。视学校为 汲取知识的惟一场所是种常见的谬误。相反地，从生到死,学习应该是一种无终止的历程。 由于世界变化得如此迅速，只要学习停顿数日就能使人落后。更糟的是，蛰伏在我们潜意 识深处的兽性本能就会复活，削弱我们追求高尚理想的意志，弱化我们扫除成功障碍的决 心，而且扼杀我们净化我们人格的欲望。缺少学习将不可避免地导致心灵的停滞，甚至更 糟，使其僵化。因此，为了保持心态年轻，我们必须将学习当作一生的事业 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the title Immoral Behavior in Public according to the following
OUTLINE given in Chinese. Your composition should be no fewer than 120 words. 1：我们经常在公共场合见到各种不道德的行为，叙述你的一次相关经历。
2：这些不文明的行为会有哪些影响。
3：我们应该怎样改善这种现象。
Immoral Behavior in Public To witness immoral behavior in public, one need only visit
the Beijing subway. I still remember the first time I took the Beijing subway. It was an
early morning. I was in a hurry to go to school. When I was trying to get a ticket, I
found a lot of people waiting in front of me, but nobody was in the line. Immoral behaviors in public exert a series of problems. One
of the most serious ones is that it may exert a negative impact on our sense of social
responsibility. We will keep ignoring other people’s rights and feelings, and in turn, we
too will be disrespected some day. The improvement of this phenomenon is certainly not easy.
With an eye on practical implementation and cost effectiveness, I propose that
society make it clear in every way that people who fail to respect the common good will be
seriously punished. Stricter policies for this should be made to correct this phenomenon
as soon as possible. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the title Should Olympic Athletes Get High Salaries according to the
following OUTLINE given in Chinese. Your composition should have no fewer than 120
words. 1: 雅典奥运会后，关于获奖运动员高薪的问题引起了社会的广泛关注。
2：有些人支持这种做法，认为运动员们付出了很多，赢得回报；有些人则持反对意见。
3：我的观点 After the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, the topic of
whether it is fair for athletes to pocket large sums of money from their Olympic participation
is arousing more and more interest from the public. Those who support high salaries for these athletes may offer
some of the following reasons. Firstly, just as the old saying goes, “no pain, no
gain.” The athletes in the Olympic Games must have undergone painstaking physical and
psychological training. It naturally follows that they deserve commensurate
compensation for these sacrifices. What’s more, they make significant contributions to a
positive international reputation for their home countries. This gives them yet another reason to
deserve monetary compensation in addition to the advantages already offered
them. The main reason that the naysayers often have is that they do little to boost the
national economy directly, and thus should not receive compensation of the monetary kind.
Even the naysayers admit, however, that these athletes do offer a lot of positive
encouragement to young people in persuading them to participate in physical activity. As for me, I side with the supporters of greater
compensation for Olympic athletes. The more we give, the more we deserve to have. On account of all
the time and energy they spend in rigorous training, I firmly believe that they
should get high salaries. Greetings, prospective Lenovo interns! This year, our program is heading into its 10th year of
bringing China's best and brightest to the nation's capital to help China’s most
successful technology company improve its reach into the next generation. We expect that
2006 will be the most exciting one yet! Why, you might be asking yourself, do I want to be a part of
this demanding, yet rewarding program? Check this out: You have the chance to see the inner workings of Lenovo’s
marketing department from an insider’s perspective! Over the course of just three months, you can build lasting
relationships with some of China’s most influential business leaders! Get access to first-class on-the-job training that is useful
in a number of fields post-graduation! The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree (or
equivalent), and will have a working command of English. While the internship is unpaid,
housing, food, and transportation are all provided. 求职信 Dear Sir， In reply to your advertisement in today's newspaper
regarding a vacancy in your office, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, which you
have specified. I am strong and alert, and shall be twenty years of age in
July next year. At present I am a student at Renmin University but I shall graduate from
college this coming July, finishing the requirements in four years. Though I have had
no experience, I feel confident that I can contribute to your company with the
professional skills I obtained in college, including a high command of English. I am enclosing my resume and letter of recommendation from
the president of the University, I shall be obliged if you will give me a
personal interview at your convenience. 倡议书 Children’s Day is coming! To truly show your care for the
next generation, students should use this Children’s Day to make a lasting gift -- a
donation to Project Hope in their honor. As college students, we understand the ＆#118alue of education and the positive impact it can have on a person's future by increasing marketable
job skills and earning power. Unfortunately, many children who have postponed their school
plans to get jobs to support their families are unable to afford the expense of education
today. With your support, Project Hope can continue to give deserving
children the chance to strengthen themselves, their families and their communities through
education. This time of year most students are focused on meeting new
friends, joining new activities and upcoming classes. Thoughts of the past easily
drift away while future exploits receive the most attention. But as you busy
yourself with the new semester, pause a moment to remember the famous writer, Lu Xun, who
would have celebrated his 124th birthday today. 学生会公告 In commemoration of this great man’s life, the Book Club has
organized a guest speaker from Peking University to come speak to students about some
of Lu Xun’s unpublished memoirs. The lecture will be in Classroom 204 in the main
building, starting at 7:00 pm. Such an academic lecture might not seem like the most
appealing way to spend a Friday evening, but it promises to be an evening that will both
entertain and inform even the most seasoned students of Chinese history. CHOOSING CAREER The career you choose will affect the future course of your
life, such of your range of friends,your choice of husband or wife, where you live, your
recreational activities,and other important aspects.To make a good choice,you must have
a clear knowledge of your abilities, interests ans aims.Then try to find out the
kind of occupation in which people like you tend finf success and satisfaction. Second,you have to weigh carefully the immediate advantages
against the long-term prospect offered by the job you are considering.Be sure to
ask your parents,teachers,and carrers advicer for useful suggestions
as to how you might take full adcantage of your personal qualities and qualification. Having a clear idea about the work that suits you best,you
should make a real study of jobs available.Obtain written materials or other such
information as much as possible and examine them from every angle before you make the final
decision. 高考英语作文范文
： 热 Deng Yaping Deng Yaping, 28, from Henan Province, is a talented woman
player of table tennis. She was the table tennis champion of the ll th Asian Games and
the 41st World Tabte Tennis Championship. And in the 25th Olympic Games she won two gold
medals. Why can she make such brilliant achievements with the disadvantage of
her short figure? Her hard work and determination to succeed helped her to overcome
many disadvantages. At the age of 4, she began to play table tennis underthe guidance
of her tather. When she was 8, she won the championship in the national competition of
the amateur sports school. In 1988 she became a member of the National Training Team. On
her way to success, she proved that height was nothing and hard work was everything.
邓亚萍 邓亚萍，女，28岁，河南人，一位杰出的乒乓球运动员。她分别在11后亚运会和41届世界 乒乓球锦标赛上获得冠军，并在25后奥运全中获得两枚金牌。为什么她能在个子不高的状 况下取得如此辉煌的成就呢?是她的勤奋和决心弥补了她的缺陷，指引她走向成功。4岁时 ，她在父亲的指导下开始打乒乓球；8岁时就夺得业余体校全国冠军；1998年，成为国家 集训队员。在成功的路上，她向我们证明了：个子矮小并不重要，勤奋才是成功的关键。 A Happy Family I have a happy family. Though there is only a little
furniture in my home and everything in the rooms seems rather disorderly, I love my home very
much. My father is an engineer, nearly fifty years old. As a Party
member, quite often he works late into the night. He even forgets himself when he is
reading. Once when having supper, I found that the soup tasted watery. It soon became
clear that my father, deep in his reading, had forgotten to put salt in the soup. I have a kind mother. She is a primary school teacher. She
loves her pupils and her job very much and puts all her heart into her work. All our
clothes are made by tailors, for she is too busy to sew for us. As a housewife, she has to do
almost all the housework. So she is the busiest one in our family. We all keep a lot of books and we love reading. During our
leisure time, reading is our main hobby. Evening is the happiest hour in our family. We
usually sit in my parents room, reading and discussing everything we're interested in. I love my family. It not only gives me much happiness and
warmth but also teaches me how to be a real man. 幸福的家庭 我有一个幸福的家庭。尽管家里只有很少几件家具而且房内显得有些零乱，但我却很爱我 家。 爸爸是一位工程师，年龄将近50岁。作为·党员；他常常工作到深夜，在读书时他甚至能把 自己忘了。曾经有一次吃晚饭时，我觉得汤淡得没味。很快真相大白，原来是爸爸埋头于 读书而忘了加盐。 我妈妈很和蔼可亲。她是一名小学老师。她很喜欢她的学生和她的工作，把全部心血投入 到了工作中。我们的衣服都是由裁缝做的，她因为太忙而．没时间给我们缝制。作为家庭 主妇，她几乎做了全部家务。所以她是全家最忙的人。 我家有很多藏书，我们很喜欢读书。闲暇时间，读书便是我们的最大爱好。晚上是我们家 最幸福的时光。我们通常坐在父母的房间里读书、讨论我们感兴趣的问题。 我爱我家，它不仅给我快乐、温暖，而且教我做人。 Autumn in Countryside It gradually turns cool. The sunlight is no longer so strong
and the cicadas have stopped crying. The hot summer went by at last. The favorite season
in the year is coming. Everywhere we can see the scene of bumper crops: on the
fields is golden rice,on the trees are ripe fruits. The farmers faces are full of smiles.
They are now expecting a good harvest through a summer's hard work. The autumn evening is especially beautiful. When the setting
sun goes slowly down to the west, the sky over the mountains is covered with red
rays of evening sunlight, which shines upon the blue sky and floating clouds, just as the
maple leaves fall onto the sky. It is getting cool at dusk. The wind blows, the moonlight
shines on the ground,the frogs croak and insects chirp in the fields. Such a situation will
make you forget all the unhappy things in the daytime. I love the beautiful season. 乡村的秋天 天气逐渐变冷了，阳光也不那么强烈，蝉也停止了呜叫，炎热的夏天终于过去了。一年之 中人们最喜爱的季节已经来临。 到处都可以看到一派丰收的景象：田野里是金黄的水稻，树枝上挂满成熟的果实，农民的 脸上洋溢着微笑。经过；个夏天的辛勤劳作，他们都期望有一个好收成。 秋天的夜晚格外美丽，当夕阳从西方缓缓落下时，山顶上方的天空布满了红色的霞；宛如 枫叶飘上了天空。 黄昏时分，天气越来越凉爽，微风轻拂，月光轻洒在地面上。青蛙呱呱的叫声，和田间昆 虫啾唧之声混合在一起。置身于这样的环境之中，会使你忘却白日里的所有不快。 我喜欢这个美丽的季节。 Dear Cathy, I am writing to you to share my opinions on fashion with
you, for I have just heard that you were depressed because you couldn’t afford the
best(famous) brands. I shall say that it is natural for everyone to pay much
emphasis on his own image. And it is true that stylish clothes, shoes or something like those
will make one more fashionable and eye-catching. However, everybody has his(her) own family
background, and it is really extravagant for you to buy the famous brands.
Besides, it will also add to the burden of your parents. What’s more, beauty is just skin deep. There are many things
which can make you popular with others except fashion. A great amount of
knowledge, noble character and a warm heart will surely win others’ respect and admiration.
Good qualities are the treasure in your life which is more valuable than anything
you wear. The year of 2008 is getting closer and closer to us. We need
to take actions from now on to prepare for the game. What we need to do most is to
work on our disadvantages and shortcomings. As a student of Senior high, I can do my
own part. Although I can’t transform our city into more a beautiful place on my own, I
can help Beijing in small ways and encourage our classmates and people around me to follow
my lead. Let me take the environment for example, the atmosphere
around Beijing is quite disappointing, factories and cars keep giving off exhausts
into the air, we can hardly see the blue sky with our naked eyes, because the sky is covered
with a thick layer of harmful substances. The sky is gray instead of blue. To our
delight, the government has passed some laws of protecting the air, and we can do
something useful, too. For example, whenever we go out for a long distance, ride the
bike or take the buses and subways instead of taxis. You may not have a clue how it
works. Of course doing that only by one person is far from enough, but we can let more
people do that together. In that case the result may be more than we bargained for. Another thing we need to work on is our English skills.
Teachers and parents often put great emphasis on our English skills especially listening
and speaking. I want to be a volunteer in 2008, to be an interpreter. For now, I must do
something helpful to improve my spoken English. Rome isn’t build in a day, so is English.
It can’t be improved in a day or two. It takes time and energy. There are no shortcuts to
improve your spoken English; the most productive way is to grab all opportunities around
you to open your mouth. For instance, taking part in all kinds of English contests is a
good way, you can meet some excellent contestants, and you can share the experience of
learning and some good method of learning. I will keep participating in all English
activities to polish up my English. I’m sure by the year of 2008, I will be able to
master English well just as my mother tongue. All in all, I’m sure that Beijing Olympic Games will be one
of the most successful Games in history. I believe our long-cherished dream will be
fulfilled in a perfect way! 译文： 2008年奥运会和我 2008年离我们越来越近了，我们必须从现在开始采取行动，来为奥运会做准备。我们最需 要做的，是克服缺点和改进不足之处。作为一名高中生，我们可以做我们力所能及的事情 。虽然我不能光靠我自身的力量把这座城市妆点得更美丽，但我可以用自己的方式，来改 变北京并且鼓励我的同学们和我周围的人和我一起做。 让我以环境为例，北京周围的大气环境比较令人失望，工厂和汽车不断地向空中排放废气 ，我们几乎用肉眼看不到蓝色的天空了。因为天空被一层厚厚的有害物质所覆盖， 天空成 了灰色，而不是蓝色。令我们高兴的是，政府已经出台一些保护大气环境的相关法规。我 们呢，也可以做一些有用的事情。比如说，每当我们要出远门的时候，骑自行车或乘坐公 交车和地铁来代替出租车。你可能不知道这会有什么用。当然，只靠一个人的力量是远远 不够的，但是我们可以让更多的人一起去做。 这样的话，结果才有可能收效显著。 我们需要做的另一件事，是提高我们的英语水平。老师和家长总是着重强调要提高我们的 英语能力，尤其是听力和口语方面，在2008年，我想成为一名志愿者，做一名口语翻译。 现在我必须做一些有助于提高我口语的事情。“罗马非一日建成”，英语也不可以在一、两天 内得到提高。它需要花费很多的时间和精力，在提高口语方面，没有捷径可走，最有效的 方式就是抓住身边的机会开口讲英语。比如：参加各种英语竞赛是一种很好的方式。你会 遇到些非常优秀的选手，与他们交流学习体会，借鉴好的学习方法。我将继续参加各类英 语活动，来提高我的口语能力。我相信在2008年，我将会像掌握母语一样熟练掌握英语。 总之，我相信，2008北京奥运会将是有史以来最出色的奥运会之一，我坚信，我们长时间 以来的梦想会以完美的方式得以实现。 面对当前中学生“出国热”，请你以为题，谈谈中学生出国留学的利与弊。（可以从以下几方 面考虑，但不一定要面面俱到：年龄、生活经验、自理能力、生活学习费用、语言学习环 境、传播民族文化、学习国外先进科学技术）
Studying Abroad In recent years, studying abroad has been popular. More and
more students leave their own country to go abroad for their further education. They
say that they can develop better with advanced facilities and teaching methods in
those modern schools. By communicating with foreign students or staying a long time
with them, a profitable experience is available to them. By the time they come back
home, they are supposed to have a great advantage over the students at home in many
ways. I quite agree with what they say. But one fact I’d like to remind them of is that
quite a number of overseas students stay abroad disappointed as they can’t obtain what
they hope for, let alone success. When they are abroad, they are helpless and have to
be independent, which is quite contrary to what it is at home. They lack
independence; they can’t even tell right and wrong apart, and as a result some of them even commit
crimes. Therefore, whether it is good or not to study abroad depends on the individual.
So take more factors into careful consideration. Topic Four 请简要阐述为什么学生们渴望上大学。 Students long to attend colleges and universities for
various reasons. In my opinion, the most common reasons are to prepare for a career, to have new
experiences and learn to be independent. Career preparation is becoming more and more important to
young people. For many, this is the primary reason to go to college. They know that
the job market is competitive and in order to be employed in the future they have to be
well equipped with knowledge and skills. Also, students go to colleges and universities to have
experiences. Going to colleges often means having the opportunity to meet with different
people from different parts of the country. They learn to communicate and co-operate with
each other. For most students, we guess, it is the first time that they have been
away from home by themselves. They have to learn to be independent, making
decisions on their own and doing many things themselves. So colleges and universities
help them grow up. Surely, colleges and universities become their first choice. Good manners Good manners are necessary because one is judged by his
manners. One’s manners not only show what kind of education he has received and
what his social position is, but they also tend to show what his nature is. Good manners means good behaviour in social communication. A
person with good manners is always agreeable companion, because he is always
thinking of others and respect others. He will not push through a crowd, but wait
quietly for his turn to advance. Good manners are not the exceptionally great deeds but they
can tell that the person who possesses them is a man of highest standards. To learn good manners, one must first of all bear in mind
that they arise from one’s daily behaviour—the way he responds to others and the manner he
behaves in front of people. To be a man of good manners, he must be genuinely
polite to others and show respect for others. In short, politeness costs nothing and
gains everything. 少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。请你谈谈对此的想法并如何行动 Almost everyone knows the famous Chinese saying: A young
idler, an old beggar. Throughout history, we have seen many cases in which this
saying has again and again proved to be true. It goes without saying that the youth is the best time of
life, during which one’s mental and physical states are at their peaks. It takes relatively
less time and pains to learn or accept new things in a world full of changes and rapid
developments. In addition, one is less likely to be under great pressure from career, family
and health problems when young. Therefore, a fresh mind plus enormous energy will
ensure success in different aspects of life. Of course, we all know: no pains, no gains. If we don’t make
every effort to make good use of the advantages youth brings us, it is impossible to
achieve any goals. As students, we should now try our best to learn all the
subjects well so that we can be well prepared for the challenges that we will face in the future. My School--My Home There is a beautiful school in the Shanghai West
suburbs----Qingpu senior high middle school. She covers an area of simple more than 150 mu. And
it is one of the lodge senior middle schools in Shanghai. That is my school, my
family. Judging by her system, it is not hard for us to know, every
student who studies in the school should live at school. Really so, I live at school
all the day. Our school is a modern senior middle school .In each
classroom there is a computer which controls a projector. It is the paperless teaching
that the teacher attends class. Students dive into it completely. The environment in the school is also the most. There is a
river in the school side. And water in river is limpid, in which there is several small
fish and some shrimps etc. The gym installations of our school are complete. She not
only has a tartan track, a basketball court and a football field, but also has a tennis
field ,a shuttlecock field ,a table tennis house and gymnasium etc . Everything needed is
there. This is my school, my family. I love my school, and I love my family! 私家车越来越多，由此产生好多问题，请就此提提你的建议 With the development of economics as well as the improving
life standard, more and more people possess private cars. As each coin has two sides, there are also disadvantages in
such a trend. First of all, the air and noise pollution is undoubtedly going from bad to
worse. The poisonous gas the private cars send out is not only of great harm to the
environment around us, but to our human bodies as well, especially to the respiratory
systems. Private cars, of their owners most are new drivers, meanwhile, are consequently
easy to result in traffic jams or even accidents. You can imagine how worrying the
situation can be when you are in a hurry! Such being the case, some immediate measures must be taken
to prevent it in my opinion. For instance, we should pay more attention to the
environmental protection to refresh the air, if possible, to reduce the noise level. It
is expected that more advanced technology can make it a reality to replace the poisonous
gas with one which both saves energy and causes no harm, thus making our daily life more
satisfying! 请比较“打电话”与“写信”各自的优点 When we want to communicate with our relatives or friends,
what will we do, to make a call or write a letter? Now let’s compare the advantages of
a call and of a letter. Generally speaking, most of us would prefer to make a call
nowadays. Firstly, it is fast so making a call can save us time. None of us wants to waste
time in this competitive society. Then the telephone functions well in this aspect.
In addition, making a call brings us convenience because we can do so wherever and whenever we
like. Also, we can communicate with people in the casual way of chatting on the
phone, which seems to be friendlier. With the development of hi-tech, man has
realized the dream of talking face to face on the visual phone, thus bringing people together and
reducing the homesickness of many people far away. However, writing a letter for greetings has its own special
advantages. As we all know, it is much cheaper than making a call. Not only can writing a
letter save us money but also it shows more respect and sincerity to others. For instance,
when you want to invite someone to your party or to dinner with you, you’d better
send him an invitation letter, which is more formal than just making a call. Times are
constantly changing, and yet writing a letter is still as good a way as making a call. Of course which on earth should be the more proper way
depends on the individual personal purpose. 现在大城市都流行过西方的节日，如圣诞节、愚人节等，请对这一现象发表你的看法 Nowadays, there appears a phenomenon that the western
customs are spreading into the east countries step by step, thus making many
inhabitants who live in big cities enjoy themselves on these western festivals such as Christmas Day,
April Fool’s Day, etc. Such phenomenon shows us that the world people are getting
close gradually and the world is becoming smaller and smaller as well. Therefore, in
my opinion, it’s a normal phenomenon s well as a necessary trend. First of all, it shows that we Chinese have become much
opener rather than clinging to some very old customs, which are opposite our living.
Looking back on the history, we can find the answer to why our China was very poor and weak
in the 1800’s. Yes, the answer is that we closed ourselves not to let other
countries know about us, and this led us to a very hard road on which we suffered many wars that
many European countries launched. So I think it is more than necessary to accept
other customs instead of closing ourselves. Of course, festivals are just the beginning. What’s more, the Open and Reform Policy results in this. So
I want to say it is a great achievement for the policy. Since we took the policy into
practice, our country is developing with a rapid speed. No doubt it is an essential
trend. Last but not the least, we may get closer and closer not
only to our home friends but also to many foreigners. We can never feel embarrassed for
not knowing the other’s customs and manners. And more misunderstandings can be
avoided as well. To sum up, the trend has its great advantage to a certain
extent. However, if we admire the western customs too much, it will be a disadvantage
because China is our own country, all of us should enjoy a patriotic heart. Wish in
the near future, we can see the situation that westerners are enjoying themselves on the
Spring Festival. 人生成功的途径很多，请你根据你的理解，谈谈自己的看法 Success, as is known, is the pursuit of many ambitious
people. It requires much of a person. In my view, above all, one should be a person of
strong perseverance. Rome was not built in a day. On our long way to success, there
are undoubtedly many difficulties standing in the way. If we lose heart and give
up halfway, nothing can be achieved. Throughout history, we have had many famous
successful people in the world, of whom no one is weak-minded. Take the great
American scientist Edison as an example, he tried experiment after experiment and had one
failure after another before he finally invented the bulb, which lighted up the whole
world. So we can conclude perseverance can surely be one of the secrets of success.
Furthermore, one needs to work hard to realize his dream just as the famous saying
goes “Hard work leads to success”. Look at these around us and we’ll find diligent
people are always the favor of our society. They usually achieve more than expected. Why do
so many of our classmates of average intelligence go far ahead of others?
Hard work is definitely supposed to be the answer. And still, I hold that one must
keep in pace with the informative world. There’s no denying that our world is
changing every day. So one can never be locked alone inside his own room, doing his
research work and dedicated to book knowledge. How can an isolated person be well-informed
enough to go ahead of others? If so, that could be ridiculous. Success is what one
desires. So long as one is perseverant, hard working and up-to-date, I am sure success
is near at hand. 你的朋友海青因买不起名牌而心中闷闷不乐，请你写封信给他谈谈你就此事的看法 June 8th Dear Haiqing, I hear you are very unhappy these days because your parents
can’t afford to buy you some brand-name shoes and garments you like very much. And I
write you this letter to share with you what I think about this matter. To begin with, beauty is just skin deep. Don’t you think it
silly to pay so much attention to your appearance? He is a shallow person who judges others by
their appearance; in the same sense, he is a shallow person who thinks that a
brand-name garment can add to his glamour. So please, just forget about those brand-name
things. What really matters is not whether you wear brand-name shoes or garments but
whether your clothes fit you. As a student, you have to wear the school uniform on the
weekdays and to be honest, you look very smart in it. Then why do you have to bother to
buy the expensive brand-name things? Secondly, I know your parents are both average workers. Hard
as they work, they don’t earn much. Despite this, they do their best to give you a
lot of things on demand. Look at the callus on their hands and wrinkles on their faces,
how can you have the heart to ask for more than they can afford, which will surely break
their hearts? Remember, parents don’t owe us expensive summer camps; they don’t owe
us Sony Walkman; nor do they owe us Nike shoes, If you really want those fancy
things, you should take a part-time job to contribute to their purchase rather than
ask your parents for money to add to their already heavy burden. Don’t you think so? Thirdly, we have such a wide variety of things available
these days which are both nice and inexpensive. What’s the point of paying much more for
those brand-name things that are not much better? My friend, take my advice, and
you’ll be a wiser consumer as well as a more considerate child to your parents. Poverty, sometimes, is a good thing. It can test a person’s
character and it makes a man out of a boy faster than anything else. Keep working hard,
and you are bound to be able to afford those things in the near future. Now you may as
well focus on your study. Anyway, wouldn’t it be funny for a would-be achiever to be
so preoccupied with brand-name things all day long? Keep in touch. Yours Huangping 请简要阐述为什么学生们渴望上大学 Students long to attend colleges or universities for various
reasons. In my opinion, the most common reasons are to prepare for a career, to have new
experiences and learn to be independent. Career preparation is becoming more and more important to
young people. For many, this is the primary reason to go to college. They know that
the job market is competitive and in order to be employed in the future they have to be
well equipped with knowledge and skills. Also, students go to colleges or universities to have
experiences and learn to live on their own. Going to colleges often means having the
opportunity to meet with different people from different parts of the country. They learn to communicate
and co-operate with each other. For most students, we guess, it is the
first time that they have been away from home. They are faced with many new situations and
have to learn to solve them independently, making decisions on their own and dealing
with various things themselves. So colleges and universities help them grow up. Surely, colleges and universities become their first choice. What is a good parent-children relationship? A good parent-children relationship should be set up on the
basis mutual understanding and respect. Parents can not impose their ideas on their
children. They should treat their children as independent individual. It is advisable
for the parents to learn to listen to children’s ideas and encourage them to think on their own
rather than decide everything for the children. On the other hand, children
should listen to their parents’ advice for they’re more experienced. Try to be understanding
when there is disagreement with parents. Always keep one thing in
min---whatever they do comes from their love for us. It is necessary children to exchange
ideas with parents from time to time so that the gap between parents and children will be
narrowed. 人们大量捕杀动物，请你就这一看法发表自己的看法 As is often read in the newspaper reports, wild life
especially the rare species is threatened with extinction. Human beings are making attempts
to hunt wild animals for a big profit., which, of course, results in a sharp decrease
in the number of animals. So it is high time for us to take quick action to protect them.
First of all, it’s quite necessary for every citizen to realize the importance of animal
protection. Only by knowing its importance can people develop a sense of responsibility.
People will surely take it for granted to have the duty to prevent any killing of wild
animals. So a national publicity campaign should be launched, thus giving animals a good
living environment. In addition, the government should pass some laws to forbid any
hunting of rare animals. We don’t expect anything harmful to wild life to happen
again. If everyone is involved in the protection of wild life,
we’re sure man will be a good friend of animals rather than their enemy. 人们总以为淡水是取之不尽的，实际上淡水资源是很有限的。请谈谈你的看法 It is generally believed that there is a good supply of
fresh water. But to our disappointment, the fact is just the opposite. As we can see, the world population is growing rapidly day
by day. So enough fresh water is needed to feed such a big population. What’s more,
with the development of industry, factories and vehicles produce poisonous gases or
wastes, which consequently results in the pollution of water. Though fresh, a good
amount of it can no longer be used. Only quite limited fresh water resource is available
to human beings. So it’s high time for us human beings to take quick action to protect
water resource. Stop pollution and save water, otherwise, we cannot survive on the earth. With fresh water, the world will be prosperous. 考研英语作文范文
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Extensively
Reading plays a very important part in human life. Every day we get in
touch with reading something. We have a lot of things to read in our
lives, such as books, mag~ines, newspapers, and even adver, tisement papers
distributed everywhere. Through reading we can get a lot of useful information, for
example, the latest news of our country and the world.
Nevertheless, people's interests in reading vary considerably. Some
people like reading novels. Some people like reading essays. Some other
people may prefer reading magazines or newspapers.Here,what I want to
emphasize is that no matter what you are interested in, you should read ektensively. I have my reasons for it. First, we
are living in a society full of information. We should make ourselves well- informed in order to keep up with the
steps of our society. Reading extensively is an efficient method of acquiring information.
Second, we need many kinds of skills in our lives. Reading extensively can help us
learn those skills so that we can live more comfortably in the world. The more extensively you
read, the more skills you can get. Third, we have a lot of decisions to make each day.
Sometimes, we may feel difficult to make a correct decision. Reading extensively
can help you understand the world you live in, and therefore, help you to make a clever
decision in a difficult situation. Fourth, reading extensively can help you enlarge the range
of your knowledge so that you can communicate with others more freely. You will find
something to say when you talk with your friends no matter what topic you are talking
about.
There are some other advantages of reading extensively. Because of the significance of extensive reading, you should begin to do so
immediately. If you have determined to read extensively from now on, you are sure to
be able to find a lot of books you are interested in, and the time to read them. Your
life will become much more meaningful and substantial than before. Today's Luxuries Are Tomorrow's Necessities
By "luxury", we mean "a pleasant and often expensive
thing that is not necessary". From a historical point of view, things which Were a luxury
when they first came into being all became necessities later. When the electric bulb
was first invented in the U.S., it was such a luxury that only government bodies could
afford to use it. Nowadays, however, it has reached every part of the world. It is the
same case with telephone, TV, and a lot of others, which were all luxuries years ago.
Anything, no matter how luxurious it is, will become a necessity when it
is widely used. This is true of many of the present luxuries, including
mobile phones, cars, computers and many other things. It is known to all that the purpose
of the development of science is to make things easy for the mankind, not for only a small
number of people. Therefore, the first thing to do after a new invention
occurs is to spread it so as to benefit as many people as possible. In the course of the
spread, the luxury becomes decreasingly luxurious until in the end it becomes a
necessity. This is an objective law, nothing can be an exception.
With the quick development of science and technology, the process for
many things to become a necessity from a luxury will be greatly
shortened. Anything that can be imagined will be invented and in no time becomes a necessity
accessible to ordinary people. Li Ming, one of
my former classmates, went to a private college after his failure to pass the College Entrance Examinations last year. Li Ming's case
is not unique, and thousands of middle-school graduates are admitted by
hundreds of privately-funded colleges each year. The rapid growth of these schools has
its own root.
The reasons lie in many ways. Firstly, state-owned universities are not
sufficient to take in all the high-school graduates, and therefore a great
number of students are denied the chance to go to college. A recent survey shows
that only about 30% of the graduates from high schools can continue their education.
Secondly, the rapid economic growth creates a huge demand for well-educated people. To
meet the social needs, our government encourages the establishment of new colleges with
individual or collective funds. Thirdly, many Chinese families are able to afford
higher tuition fee needed to go to a private college. The expense of about 5,000 yuan each
year is not beyond the income of most families. In
spite of the higher tuition fee, private colleges provide a large number of
young people with access to higher education. They are, in a
sense, doing a great favor to the improvment of civilization, and will move towards greater
prosperity. According to a recent survey, roughly six out of every ten
college graduates have the experience of dating with the opposite sex. The number is
not a surprise at all, considering that the age of college students is usually
between 18 and 24. What is really worth bothering to care for, however, is the serious
problems love affairs have presented.
The alarming one is the increase in violent incidents owing to love on
campus. When failing to win desirable affection from their lovers, some
girl students tend to commit suicide while boys turn to knife and poison for revenge.
Besides, it is a painful fact that boys obtain money needed for their love in an improper way.
To please their girl friends, boy students always dress smartly, shop generously and eat
out frequently; but when finding no other quicker way to make the money needed than
by stealing or cheating, they are on the way to imprisonment. Another sensitive
problem is the growing pregnancy rate among girl students. The young students are
subjected to blame for being too young to put themselves under sensible control,
but school authorities cannot escape their share of responsibility.
With regard to universities, they should offer more than practial
lectures on education of love; for example, debates about love on campus should be
regularly held among the students, thus making themselves clear about the rights and
wrongs of their action. Also, they should appoint some special instructors whose job
should center round psychology of students in love as well as those with troubles in love
affairs. In short, schools should stop acting as onlookers or critics in dealing with those
students, and perform full responsibilities as an institution of developing
well-rounded talents. Directions: A.
Write an essay discussing the two opposite opinions given below, give both some
reasons, and make your comments or suggestions. There are two main opinions
concerning the development of private cars in China: One maintains that their free development should be
encouraged, while the other argues that it must be sternly restricted. B.
Time limit: 40 minutes C.
Word limit: about 200 words D. Your essay must be written clearly on
ANSWER SHEET II.
Should the development of private cars be encouraged or restricted in
China? To judge this issue, we should look at three aspects: What are
the advantages of private cars; what are their disadvantages; and is China ready for
the free development of private cars?
First of all, the private car is a symbol of freedom. It enables an
individual or a family to travel anywhere and at any time, without relying on
public transport. It is convenient for shopping and transporting children to and from school.
Moreover, in the case of illness, it can carry its owner or other sick person to
hospital without delay.
However, too many private cars can lead to traffic jams, thus slowing
down life and work rather than speeding it up. In addition, automobiles
are major polluters of the atmosphere. And, last but not least, the more cars there are
on the roads, the more traffic accidents occur. It
seems to me that China, at its present stage of development, should restrict
the number of private cars. For one thing, it would be a waste
of resources to build a huge automobile industry at a time when only a few people can
afford to buy cars. For another, the country must first bring pollution under
control before adding to the problem with more cars. Value of Knowledge In the Information Age, public awareness of the ＆#118alue of knowledge
critically affects the economic growth of a nation. The schematic
diagram clearly shows how the ＆#118alue of
knowledge evolved in China in the past 50 years. The schematic diagram mainly consists of three parts. From
1950 to 1966, the curve was roughly a straight line slightly above zero, showing
that China was a poorly-educated nation then. In 1966, the curve drastically
dropped below zero, moving down hopelessly in the next 11 years. This period coincided
with the "Culture Revolution". Our society went mad then, books were
burned, schools were closed and all kinds of academic activities were banned. Knowledge
inflicted its masters nothing but disasters. Life was a nightmare for Chinese intellectuals,
including famous scholars as well as common people who received higher education or whose
profession had anything to do with knowledge. It was a time when ignorance
was a virtue and knowledge was a crime. People tried desperately to be away from
knowledge. As a result, China lagged farther behind the rapid progressing world. This was
the darkest time in the history of New China. The curve returned to its original
non-zero position around 1978 and moved up but slowly. From 1984 on, it has been shooting
up. The open-up policy encourages people to study and to channel their knowledge to
the market economy. Millions of Chinese are bettering off by means of their
knowledge and more Chinese enjoy the fruits of knowledge and say goodbye for good to
poverty that haunted them for generations. As our world is rapidly advancing towards the Information
Age, increasing number of people realize that knowledge is power and creativity is
everything. Only when China becomes a better educated nation, can China be a great
nation with international prestige. Unemployment Unemployment is viewed as the number one problem in China
now and the government has launched a major attack on the problem. The steps the government has taken to deal with unemployment
are' as follows. Firstly, unemployment fund has been established to help the
unemployed workers to support themselves. Secondly, the unemployed receive vocational
training, which is expected to pay off in the short term and give the unemployed an
advantage in the job market. It is due to the lack of professional skills that these workers
have lagged behind in the society. These training programs aim to equip the workers
with some special skills, such as typing, sewing, and cooking. Finally, psychological
advice is also available, since unemployment, apart from exerting financial pressures,
brings enormous psychological discomfort. With the advice, the unemployed will learn how
to adapt to the fierce competition in the technological age. With the joint efforts of the government and the society, we
are optimistic that we can win the current war on unemployment. Reading- The Best Means to Acquire knowledge Knowledge may be acquired through many ways. One way of
getting knowledge is from travelling Another way is by conversation, especially one
with a great man. A person may also become knowledgeable through other ways such as
listening to the radio or watching television. The best way to acquire knowledge,
however, is through reading. Reading as a means of obtaining knowledge has a number of
advantages over many other ways. To begin with, it is the most consistent way of
getting knowledge. One can read regularly but few people can travel in the same way.
Secondly, reading can ensure a thorough grasp of what you are interested in. This is
hardly so when one is listening to the radio or watching TV. Finally, reading is the most
flexible of all the ways to obtain knowledge. For example, one can always read for ten minutes
before going to bed, but it is not always possible for him to converse with others at
such a late hour. However, there exists one problem about reading. There are
all kinds of Books in society Some are good, while others are bad. 'Good books are
beneficial to our .soul while bad ones are harmful to our mind. Therefore, it is of great
importance for the reader to separate good plants from wild weeds. We should read good
books and reject harmful ones Air-conditioners In recent years, the air- conditioner has become one of the
many indispensable electrical appliances for thousands upon thousands of
families, especially those in the south, where the intense heat overwhelms the earth
throughout the summer. The advantages of the air- conditioner are self - evident. Armed
with the ability to refrigerate, the air- conditioner makes you feel refreshing and
comfortable no matter how hot it is outside. Thus it guarantees the efficiency of your work and
the quality of your rest. Without it there would be no knowing what would happen to
you in the dog days. Moreover, it can also create a proper condition in summer
for the operation of computers -- the best friends of yours in the information
age. Too high a temperature would make computers work improperly, causing much
inconvenience for your daily life and work. With all the advantages the air- conditioner offers, its
disadvantages are also obvious. To begin with, the installment of the air - conditioner
always involves the hole making in the wall, which undoubtedly makes the wall less pleasing to
the eye than if not. Besides, the air- conditioned environment may make you more and more
dependent on the air - conditioner, thus physically weakening your ability to cope with
hot weather. Most important, the air - conditioned environment provides poor
ventilation, and sometimes may even give rise to a strange kind of smell, which makes
you feel dizzy and sick. Consequently, you will be in no mood for enjoying the cool
air produced by the air- conditioner. All things considered, I think its advantages outweigh its
disadvantages. Actually, nothing in the world is perfect. It is unwise to make light
of the favorable aspects of a thing on account of its unfavorable aspects. The same is
true of the attitude you take towards the air - conditioner. The Importance of Physical Exercise Everyone hopes to live happily in the world. Physical
exercise is indispensable to a happy life. There is a famous saying: "Life lies on
exercise." Although you will not necessarily die without regular physical exercises, they' II
certainly help you live longer and more healthily. Exercise is good for us to build our bodies. It helps co -
ordinate the different parts of our bodies when we have sports. For example, we must try our
best to co - ordinate the movements of the arms and legs when we play basketball, or
we won't be able to shoot the basket. Exercise also benefits our organs. It lets the
heart beat faster than usual, and then helps enlarge the blood vessels to protect us from
heart attacks. Exercise can also contribute to the development of our
ability to response agilely. For instance, when you play table- tennis, you must try to
reflect as quickly as you can so that you may fight back at the right position at the fight
moment. Exercise can also contribute to improving our mood. When you
do exercise, you move a lot, and you have to be more active. It helps you become
more optimistic. Exercise will fill your life with various contents and make
it more colorful. What's more, exercise will help you get rid of your inertia.
If you keep doing exercise regularly, you will never be a lazy person. Therefore,
exercise has great effect on one's character. In a word, exercise is helpful, important and absolutely
necessary. Modesty Modesty is one of the many qualities that cross - century
young people should possess. It makes you foresee your imperfections. It gives you the
impetus to go forward. Most important of all, it makes you accessible and creates
favorable conditions for you in interpersonal contacts. However, many young people do not seem to realize the
importance of modesty. Some of them just feel satisfied with a little success, without
the slightest desire to make further progress. Others have too high an opinion of themselves,
totally ignoring other people’s suggestions and advice. Consequently, their immodesty often
drives them up against the wall. Worst of all, immodesty takes many young people
away from their colleagues and friends. Therefore they find fewer people with whom they
can confide. For you to be modest, the first thing to do is to have a
full understanding of your deficiencies. No matter whom you are and no matter how
talented you are, you are unlikely to be all - powerful. In fact, you will always, in
spite of your talents, find things about which you feel helpless. Besides, you should also
admit other people's strong points and try your best to learn from them. If you keep
these two points in mind, you are on the right path to developing modesty. Provide a Better Life for Senior Citizens
Now we have a growing population of senior citizens. To ensure happy
lives for them has become a focus of attention. Our traditional respect of
the aged needs updating. They deserve respect, understanding, coMPAnion,
entertainment and so on. There
are many things to be done to honor senior citizens. In cities, senior citizens
should enjoy some privileges, such as special seats on
buses, reduced fares for entertainment and traveling, and other benefits. We should
do everything to solve their practical problems, to warm their hearts, and to make them happy.
In addition, we should find some ways to pi ovide affordable medical health
care,which is of vital importance to them. Besides, there should be recreation halls and care-
centers for the aged. Most important of all, the state should ensure a decent pension
for them, peasants in particular. In the vast countryside, most aged people are
financially supported by their sons, whose life is aperpetual struggle against poverty. What can they do if they are childless?
Senior citizens, parents in particular, need our love and deserve the
best care. Respecting senior citizens bears vital importance to the
family - planning policy in China. If we do our best to honor ourparents and the aged, our
children will follow our example. How to Organize a Picnic
A picnic is a pleasure trip in which food is taken to be eaten somewhere
outdoors. It can either inelude or exclude barbecue. It can be on the
beach, on the river bank or even in the woods. No matter where it takes place, it brings
great joy.
For a picnic to be well organized, you should first prepare the
necessary foods, including meat,bread, drinks and so on. Of course the picnic
basket should also be taken into consideration. In addition, you should bring with
you several disposable pieces of plastic tablecloth, which can serve as the table
when spread out on the ground. If you plan to have a barbecue at the same time, you
should also prepare a grill and fuel. Generally, the most desirable fuel is charcoal. It
is a good fuel to use in the grill because it burns slowly and gives off great heat. You should
also bring some slender pointed pieces of bamboo or iron so that small pieces of
meat can be strung together for easy cooking. The material preparation above is
necessary, but it is not enough. Another important thing to think about is how to dispose available manpower
for the activity properly. In other words, you should appoint different people to be the
leaders in charge of different things so that when the picnic begins, they can have a good
cooperation, thus making the activity smooth and pleasant. There is one more thing which you can
never forget. You should always be aware of the need to protect the environment. To achieve this, you
should avoid making a fire under the trees that can easily catch fire. At the same
time, when the picnic comes to an end, collect the waste and throw it in the rubbish heap. Information and My Life
As you know, information plays an important role in our modern society.
Someone ~ys that ours is a society of information. I agree with him.
In fact, information is expanding at an increasing rate. As a member of modern
society, I am fully aware of the significance of information to my life. It affects nearly
every aspect of my life. Then how to obtain and deal with information seems to be of utmost
importance.
As for me, the first way to obtain information is to go to library. Our
library is so large that it covers a wide range of subjects. Various kinds of
information can be got in it. Information about society, economy, politics and sciences
will give you a fresh mind. Of course, library isn t the only source of information. I can
learn much information by other means. Even when talking with my friends I can get a lot of
useful in formation. But information is so immense that
we haven t ample energy and time to deal deeply with it. Moreover, some of the information might not be
true. So, how to select information is also significant to me. Listen to all, trust
only three tenths. To obtain accurate information and to throw off the false part of it
should be our goal. Information should be made full use
in my life. Right now, I try to use information mostly on my studies. When I get into society several years
later, information will probably become more and moreimportant How to Keep Fit
A healthy body is very important to every one of us. When you are sick,
you feel painful all over your body, have no energy to work; and the
only thing you want to do is lying on the bed. When you are healthy, you can eat well,
sleep well, sing and jump happily, do all the things you like to enjoy life.
The methods to keep us fit vary. In the morning, you can get up early,
go outdoors, breathe the fresh air, and do physical exercises. Running
and swimming are extremely helpful to keep one fit. If you are a busy person and have
no special time allocated to do these things, there are still some ways useful for to keep
fit. The easiest way is to walk to your office instead of riding a bike or taking a bus. You
also have to take a routine physical check - up. Your doctor will know the condition of
your body most clearly, and he will give you the most valuable advice to keep fit. You
should always try to make yourself happy. If you feel happy, you can eat well, sleep
well, and your body is sure to be in an excellent condition.
Health is the most valuable possession a person expects in his life. Try
every means to keep fit is my advice to the people who want to live a
happy life in this beautiful world. Cinema and Television
A survey has been conductd in the United Kingdom about cinema admissions
and television licences over the period 1957 to 1974. The
purpose of the survey was to discover the ehanges of the popularity of cinema and
television in this period.
According to the graph, it can be seen that the trend was towards a
decrease in the popularity of the cinema. There was a dramatic fall in the
number of cinema admissions from 1957, when about 900 million people went, to 1959, when
the attendance figure was roughly 550 million. From 1959 to 1963 the rate of
decrease slowed down, the figure for the latter year being about 350 million. From
this yearon, there was a more gradual reduction in the popularity of the cinema, reaching
a figure of about 125 million in 1974. Therefore, it can be concluded from
the graph that over the period 1957 to 1974 the cinema admissions became lower and lower while the
television viewing licences became higher and higher oving to the advantages of watching
television at home than going out to the cinema though it does not show directly in the
grapgh. Good Manners
Good manners are very important in the communication of daily life.
Everyone likes a person with good manners. But what are good manners? How
does one know what should do and what should not do when trying to be a good -
mannered person?
Well, here are some common examples. A person with good manners never
laughs at a people in trouble. Instead, he (she) always tries to
consult or offer help to the person. When he (she) takes a bus and sees an old man or a sick man,
he (she) always gives his (her) seat to him. He doesn t interrupt other people
when they are talking. He uses a handkerchief when he sneezes or coughs. He does not spite in
public places.
Ideas of what are good manners are not always the same in different
regions. For example, people in Western countries usually kiss each other
to show their greetings, whereas in China, kissing in public is something of unusual
and sometimes be regarded as impolite to somebody else. So it is important to know
what is regarded as polite and impolite before you go to a region. But remember that it is
always right to be kind and helpful to others. Read
ExtensivelyMsoNormal> Reading plays a very important part in
human life. Every day we get in touch with reading something. We have a
lot of things to read in our lives, such as books, mag~ines, newspapers, and even adver,
tisement papers distributed everywhere. Through reading we can get a lot of
useful information, for example, the latest news of our country and the world.
Nevertheless, people s interests in reading vary considerably. Some
people like reading novels. Some people like reading essays. Some other
people may prefer reading magazines or newspapers.Here,what I want to
emphasize is that no matter what you are interested in, you should read ektensively. I have my reasons for it. First, we
are living in a society full of information. We should make ourselves well- informed in order to keep up with the
steps of our society. Reading extensively is an efficient method of acquiring information.
Second, we need many kinds of skills in our lives. Reading extensively can help us
learn those skills so that we can live more comfortably in the world. The more extensively you
read, the more skills you can get. Third, we have a lot of decisions to make each day.
Sometimes, we may feel difficult to make a correct decision. Reading extensively
can help you understand the world you live in, and therefore, help you to make a clever
decision in a difficult situation. Fourth, reading extensively can help you enlarge the range
of your knowledge so that you can communicate with others more freely. You will find
something to say when you talk with your friends no matter what topic you are talking
about. There are some other advantages of reading extensively.
Because of the significance of extensive reading, you should begin to do so immediately. If
you have determined to read extensively from now on, you are sure to be able to
find a lot of books you are interested in, and the time to read them. Your life will
become much more meaningful and substantial than before. Today s Luxuries Are Tomorrow s Necessities
By "luxury", we mean "a pleasant and often expensive
thing that is not necessary". From a historical point of view, things which Were a luxury
when they first came into being all became necessities later. When the electric bulb
was first invented in the U.S., it was such a luxury that only government bodies could
afford to use it. Nowadays, however, it has reached every part of the world. It is the
same case with telephone, TV, and a lot of others, which were all luxuries years ago.
Anything, no matter how luxurious it is, will become a necessity when it
is widely used. This is true of many of the present luxuries, including
mobile phones, cars, computers and many other things. It is known to all that the purpose
of the development of science is to make things easy for the mankind, not for only a small
number of people. Therefore, the first thing to do after a new invention
occurs is to spread it so as to benefit as many people as possible. In the course of the
spread, the luxury becomes decreasingly luxurious until in the end it becomes a
necessity. This is an objective law, nothing can be an exception.With the quick development of
science and technology, the process for many things to become a necessity from a luxury
will be greatly shortened. Anything that can be imagined will be invented and in no
time becomes a necessity accessible to ordinary people. Modesty
Modesty is one of the many qualities that cross - century young people
should possess. It makes you foresee your imperfections. It gives
you the impetus to go forward. Most important of all, it makes you accessible and
creates favorable conditions for you in interpersonal contacts.
However, many young people do not seem to realize the importance of
modesty. Some of them just feel satisfied with a little success,
without the slightest desire to make further progress. Others have too high an opinion of
themselves, totally ignoring other people s suggestions and advice. Consequently, their
immodesty often drives them up against the wall. Worst of all, immodesty takes many young
people away from their colleagues and friends. Therefore they find fewer people
with whom they can confide. ull understanding of your deficiencies. No matter who you
are and no matter how talented you are, you are unlikely to be all - powerful. In
fact, you will always, in spite of your talents, find things about which you feel helpless.
Besides, you should also admit other people s strong points and try your best to learn from
them. If you keep these two points in mind, you are on the right path to developing
modesty. The Importance of Physical Exercise
Everyone hopes to live happily in the world. Physical exercise is
indispensable to a happy life. There is a famous saying:"Life lies on
exercise." Although you will not necessarily die without regular physical exercises, they II
certainly help you live longer and more healthily.
Exercise is good for us to build our bodies. It helps co - ordinate the
different parts of our bodies when we have sports. For example, we must try our
best to co - ordinate the movements of the arms and legs when we play basketball, or
we won t be able to shoot the basket. Exercise also benefits our organs. It lets the
heart beat faster than usual, and then helps enlarge the blood vessels to protect us from
heart attacks. Exercise can also contribute to the development of our ability to
response agilely. For instance, when you play table- tennis, you must try to reflect as quickly
as you can so that you may fight back at the right position at the fight moment.
Exercise can also contribute to improving our mood. When you do
exercise, you move a lot, and you have to be more active. It helps you
become more optimistic.
Exercise will fill your life with various contents and make it more
colorful.
What s more, exercise will help you get rid of your inertia. If you keep
doing exercise regularly, you will never be a lazy person. Therefore,
exercise has great effect on one s character. In a word, exercise is helpful,
important and absolutely necessary. Air-conditionersIn recent years, the air- conditioner has
become one of the many indispensable electrical appliances for thousands upon
thousands of families, especially those in the south, where the intense heat overwhelms the
earth throughout the summer. The advantages of the air- conditioner are self -
evident. Armed with the ability to refrigerate, the air- conditioner makes you feel
refreshing and comfortable no matter how hot it is outside. Thus it guarantees the efficiency of
your work and the quality of your rest. Without it there would be no knowing what would
happen to you in the dog days. Moreover, it can also create a proper condition in
summer for the operation of computers -- the best friends of yours in the information
age. Too high a temperature would make computers work improperly, causing much
inconvenience for your daily life and work.
With all the advantages the air- conditioner offers, its disadvantages
are also obvious. To begin with, the installment of the air -
conditioner always involves the hole making in the wall, which undoubtedly makes the wall less
pleasing to the eye than if not. Besides, the air- conditioned environment may make you more
and more dependent on the air - conditioner, thus physically weakening your
ability to cope with hot weather. Most important, the air - conditioned environment provides
poor ventilation, and sometimes may even give rise to a strange kind of smell,
which makes you feel dizzy and sick. Consequently, you will be in no mood for enjoying the
cool air produced by the air- condi- tionerAll things considered, I think its advantages outweigh
its disadvantages. Actually, nothing in the world is perfect. It is unwise to make light
of the favorable aspects of a thing on account of its unfavorable aspects. The same is
true of the attitude you take towards the air - conditioner. Reading- The Best Means to Acquire knowledge
Knowledge may be acquired through many ways. One way of getting
knowledge is from travelling Another way is by conversation, especially
one with a great man. A person may also become knowledgeable through other ways such
as listening to the radio or watching television. The best way to acquire
knowledge, however, is through reading.
Reading as a means of obtaining knowledge has a number of advantages
over many other ways. To begin with, it is the most consistent way of
getting knowledge. One can read regularly but few people can travel in the same way.
Secondly, reading can ensure a thorough grasp of what you are interested in. This is
hardly so when one is listening to the radio or watching TV. Finally, reading is the most
flexible of all the ways to obtain knowledge. For example, one can always read for ten minutes
before going to bed, but it is not always possible for him to converse with others at such
a late hour. However, there exists one problem
about reading. There are all kinds of Books in society. Some are good, while others are bad. Good books are
beneficial to our .soul while bad ones are harmful to our mind. Therefore, it is of
great irnportance for the reader to separate good plants from wild weeds. We should
read good books and reject harmful ones. Unemployment
Unemployment is viewed as the number one problem in China now and the government has launched a major attack on the problem.
The steps the government has taken to deal with unemployment are as
follows. Firstly, unemployment fund has been established to help the
unemployed workers to support themselves. Secondly, the unemployed receive
vocational training, which is expected to pay off in the short term and give the
unemployed an advantage in the job market. It is due to the lack of professional skills that
these workers have lagged behind in the society. These training programs aim to equip the
workers with some special skills, such as typing, sewing, and cooking. Finally, psychological
advice is also available, since unemployment, apart from exerting financial pressures,
brings enormous psychological discomfort. With the advice, the unemployed
will learn how to adapt to the fierce competition in the technological age.
With the joint efforts of the government and the society, we are
optimistic that we can win the current war on unemployment. Value of Knowledge In the Information Age, public
awareness of the value of knowledge critically affects the economic growth of a nation. The schematic diagram
clearly shows how the value of knowledge evolved in China in the past 50 years. The schematic diagram mainly
consists of three parts. From 1950 to 1966, the curve was roughly a straight line slightly above zero, showing
that China was a poorly-educated nation then. In 1966, the curve drastically
dropped below zero, moving down hopelessly in the next 11 years. This periodcoincided
with the "Culture Revolution". Our society went mad then, books were
burned,schools were closed and all kinds of academic activities were banned. Knowledge
inflicted its masters nothing but disasters. Life was a nightmare for Chinese intellectuals,
including famous scholars as well as common people who received higher education or whose
profession had anything to do with knowledge. It was a time when ignorance
was a virtue and knowledge was a crime. People tried desperately to be away from
knowledge. As a result, China lagged farther behind the rapid progressing world. This was
the darkest time in the history of New China. The curve returned to its original
non-zero position around 1978 and moved up but slowly. From 1984 on, it has been shooting
up. The open-up policy encourages people to study and to channel their knowledge to
the market economy. Millions of Chinese are bettering off by means of their
knowledge and more Chinese enjoy the fruits of knowledge and say goodbye for good to
poverty that haunted them for generations. As our world is rapidly advancing
towards the Information Age, increasing number of people realize that knowledge is power and creativity is
everything. Only when China becomes a better educated nation, can China be a great
nation with international prestige. ONLY STRICTER TRAFFIC LAWS CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS Though the possibility of living a long and happy life is
greater than ever before, every day we cites the incredible slaughter of men, women and
children on the roads. Man versus the motor-car! It is a never-ending battle which man
is losing. Thousands of people the world over are killed or horribly
mutilated each year and we are quietly sitting back and letting it happen. It is high time that world codes were created to reduce this
senseless waste of human life. With regard to driving, laws of some countries are
notoriously lax and even the strictest are not strict enough. A code which is universally
accepted could only have dramatically beneficial effect on the accident rate. So
let’s work it out! ADVANTAGES OF FIVE-DAY WEEK A five-day week has been put into practice in China, which
is welcomed by most people. It is obvious that a five-day week has brought about many
advantages to the society and people. Firstly, families have benefited from it very much.
They have more time to spend together or go for an outing during the weekend. Children
are able to learn useful skills, women have enough time to take care of the house, go
shopping or relax. Secondly, society has also benefited from it. As people have
two days off, they would like to go shopping or traveling, which can promote the
commerce and tourism. Then the shops and travel agency will have more customers. Thirdly individuals have also enjoyed the benefit from the
five-day week, because they have more time for whatever they want to do during the
weekend. For example, one likes stamp collection; he will have enough time to enjoy it.
What’s more, individuals can make full use of a weekend for a good rest. Adequate rest will
enable him to work more efficiently. In a word, a five-day week is beneficial to the society,
families and individuals. PULLUTION The world population is growing very fast. More food,
clothing, houses are needed. Agriculture and industry, therefore, have to develop very
quickly。Unfortunately; modem farming and industry are making the air, the soil, and the
water dirty, which we called pollution. Pollution is a serious danger to human lives. For example;
throughout the world air pollution is serious in all cities. It is said that every
year factories pour millions of tons of smoke into the air, and，
air pollution has taken the lives of many people. Scientists are now fighting a battle against pollution. So
far, it has been successful. Of course, the battle cannot be won unless every one of us
understands the danger of pollution and does something to stop it. JOB PROBLEMS FOR GRADUATES According to the statistics, only 58% of college graduates
could find jobs in their specialties. Why do college graduates find it increasingly
difficult to get a rewarding job? One reason perhaps is that many colleges and universities
fail to adapt their courses to the development of economy. Degree courses offered in these
institutions of higher learning are so outdated, irrelevant and impractical that
the students themselves find it hard to translate their book knowledge into real job skills.
Second, there is an oversupply of graduates in certain specialties. So many of them can not enter the professions for which they
are trained. College graduates are valuable resources in our country. The
problems they encounter in job hunting deserve more attention. POPULATION PROBLEMS The population problem may be the greatest challenge of the
present time. In other words， People are
being born faster than they are dying, or they are dying at a slower rate than they are being born. The average life span has
doubled in the last 50 years. That people live much longer results in the serious
population problem. People around the world are becoming more concerned about
the population explosion. It is hoped that there can be some control over the number
of people that are born, but population control is a subject which touches the moral
& religious beliefs of many people. Even if many families have fewer children, there
will still be problems of food, water & power supply. ANTI-POLLUTION NEEDS YOUR EFFORTS People today are beginning to hear more & more about the
problem of pollution. Pollution is caused either by the release of artificial
substances into the environment(人 造物质的排放),or by
increased amounts of natural substances, such as oil, from oil tankers into the sea. Many people, therefore, see pollution as only part of a
larger & more complex problem. Whatever its underlying reasons, it is no doubt that much of
the pollution could be controlled if companies, individuals & governments would
make more efforts. For instance, there is an obvious need to control litter &
waste, which everyone can help to do by cutting out excess consumption & careless disposal
of the products we use in our daily lives. In a word, anti-pollution needs your efforts! 英语范文（7） 作者：espace 本站原创 1228 11-29 文章属 性： 热 L1 P14 Why does the author tell s not to be afraid to ask
stupid questions? The author thinks that many apparently naive inquiries like why grass
is green, or why the sn is round, or why we need 55,000 unclear weapons in the world
--are really deep questions. He says when you try to get the answers, you will gain deep
understanding of the things. Its also important to know, as well as you can, what it is
that you dont know, and asking questions is the way. He also tell us to ask stupid
questions requires courage on the part of the asker and knowledge and patience on the part of the
answers. And dont confine your learning to schoolwork. Discuss ideas in depth with
friends. Its much brave to ask questions even when theres a prospect of ridicule than to
suppress your questions and become deadened to the world around you. L2 Icons P30 What are the factors to shift the hero-worship
to the celebrity-worship? The new forms of media--photography, moving pictures, radio
and television are the main factors. The reproduction of photos in newspapers
turned famous people into celebrities whose dress, appearance, and personal habits
were widely commented upon. Slowly, the focus of public attention began to shift away
from knowing what such people did to knowing what looked like. The shift was accelerated
by the arrival of moving pictures. Between 1901 and 1914, 74 percent of the magazine
articles about famous people were about political leaders,inventors, inventors,
professionals, and businessmen. After 1922, however, most articles were about
movie stars. With the arrival of television, the faces of the stars became as
familiar as those we saw across the breakfast table. We came to know more about the lives of
the celebrities than we did about most of the people we know personally. Less than
seventy years after the appearance of the first movimg pictures, the shift from
hero-worship to celebrity-worship was complete. L3 GO-GO AMERICAN P46 What is the Americans attitude towards
time?Give necessary examples. In the United States, many people keenly feel the
shortness of each lifetime. They are aware that once a day in their life is gone, it
will never come back. And Americans believe no one stands still .If you are not moving
ahead, you are falling behind. So they value time and want every minte to count.
This attitde towards time is shown in the fast pace of life in the country. Whatever they
do they always seem to be in a rush. You find people hurrying to get where they are
going. They hurry to eating places for a mea and finish it as quickly as possible. Also
Americans do what they can to save time. They produce a lot of labour-saving devices such
as clothes-and dish-washers; they rapidly communicate through phone calls,
telex and e-mail and cut down on personal contacts. L4 Take Over,Bosn! P62 Can you imagine what did Barret think
of when he heard Snyders whisper Take over,bosn? Becase of thirst,Barret was
almost out of mind. He rose several times and was a constant threat. But when he
heard Snyder said“Take over, bosn, he had a strange feeling suddenly. He came to
realize he would and must take over the task and be responsible for the rest. As long
as he stopped others from the little water, they would always have hopes and wouldnt
die soon. So he picked Snyders gun up and decided to hold off the other from the
water until night when a ship saved them. L5 Are You Giving Your Kids Too Much? P78 Why parents
overindulge their children? There are several reasons to explain why parents overindulge
their children. One fairly common reason is that parents overindulge their chidren out
of a sense of guilt. Parents who both hold down full-time jops may feel guilty about the
amount of time they spend away from their children and may attempt to compensate by
showering them with material possessions. Other parents overindulge because they
want their children to have everything they had while growing up, along with those
things the parents yearned for but didnt get. Still others are afraid to say no to
their childrens denless requests for toys for fear that their children will feel unloved or will
be ridiculed if thy dont have the same playthings their friends have. L6 Culture Shock P94 What are four stages that people go
through when they experience situations that are very different from those to
which they are accustomed? Stage one is a honeymoon phase, during which the new
experience is perceived to be interesting, picturesque, entertaining, and charming. You
may notice several superficial differences such as music, food, and clothing, and the fresh
apeal of the new experience keeps you feeling interested and positive. When you stay in
a new envirnment for a while, you move to stage two-the crisis stage-in which the
shine wears off and day-to-day realities sink in. In relationship, you notie
annoying habits;in a new country, you find barriers to establishing connections or to learning
the language beyond a few polite phrases. If you stick with the experience and try to
deal with it realistically, you will probably move to the third phase:recovery. In recovery, you
learn the systems, procedures, language or nonverbal behaviors of the new
environment so that you can cope with it on the basis of some mastery, competence, and
comfort. Finally,when you feel that you function well and almost automatically in the
new culture, you will move to the fourth phase:adjustment. L7 The Model Millionaire(I) P108 Suppose you are the
millionaire.Explain how you get to know Hughie Erskine and what you do in return for the pound
he gave you when you first met. I am Baron Hausberg. I have enough money to buy
the whole of London. One day, on a whim I asked my artist friend Alan Trevor to pain
me as a beggar. Alan had almost finished the picture when a very charming young man
walked into his studio.I suppose he must have been very sympathetic with me, for when
Alan was away a minute, the young man quickly put a pound into my hat. I was
startled for a moment, but I was pleased when I realized that he took me for a real
begger. Later I learned from Alan all about this young man:he was poor, and could not marry
the girl he loved because her father wouldnt let them unless he had 10,000 pounds.Touched
by the young mans spirit of kindness, I decided to help him. The next day I had a
cheque for 10,000 pounds delivered to him as a wedding gift. L8 The Model Millionaire(II) P123 Retell the story The Model
Millionaire in about 150 words, concluding your retelling with a one-sentence
comment. Hughie Erskine was a charming young man who was in love with a nice girl called
Laura Merton.Lauras father made it clear to Hughie that he would not marry his daughter
to him until Hughie had ten thousand pounds. One day,Hughie went to see his artist
friend Alan Trevor in his studio. There he found his friend painting a beggar, who was an old
man in rags.Hughie felt so sorry for the poor model that he gave him the only pound he
had. The old model was actually a millionaire.When he heard all about Hughie and
Laura, and their problem, he had a cheque for ten thousand pounds delivered to him the
very next day.The couple were happily married,and the beggar attended their wedding.
The story shows that a genuine millionaire is not one who has, but who give. L9 Only Three More Days P139 The author got a solution
finally. What was the solution? Was it risky? He laid out the diaries in two big steel
suitcases. Over them he palced a number of his broadcast scripts, each page of which had been
stamped by the military and civilian censors as passed for broadcast. On top he put
a few General Staff maps he had picked up from friends. Then he phoned the Gestapo
Headquarters to say he had a couple of suicases full of his dispatches, broadcasts
and notes that he wanted to take out of the country. As he was flying off early the next
day, there would be no time for Gestapo official at the airfield to go over the
contents. Could they take a look now,if he brought them over;and if they approved, put a Gestapo
seal on the suitcases so he wouldnt be held up at the airport? Yes,it was risky. He
thought life in the Third Reich had always been risky. It was worth a try. L10 The Washwoman P155 Describe the situation that“I”saw the
old washwoman for last time. One evening, while Mother was sitting near the oil
lamp mending a shirt, the door opened and a small puff of steam, followed by a gigantic
bag, entered the room. I ran toward the old woman and helped her unload her bag. She was
even thinner now, more bent. Her head shook from side to side as though she were
saying no. She could not utter a clear word, but mumbled something with her sunken
mouth and pale lips. After the old woman had recovered somewhat, she told us that she
had been ill badly. But as soon as she was able to stand on her feet once more, she
began her washing. She said “I could not
rest easy in my bed because of the wash. The wash would not let me die.… …I dont want
to be a burden on anyone!” L11 How I Served My Apprenticeship 170 Why was Andrew
Carnegie so pround of the one dollor and twenty cents--the first pay he brought home?
Carnegie was very pround of the one dollar and twenty cents he earned for the first
time in his life when he was only twelve. The money, though small in amount, meant a
great deal. First, when he got his first pay he felt that he had grown up. He was no longer
a boy who had to depend on his parents; he had become a man who was able to help
support the family, a contributing member. This was important because at that time
life was hard for the family and it was difficult for his parents to manage alone. Also
he though the money was the direct reward of honest manual labor. It represented a week
of very hard work. This money gave him the greatest satisfaction of being rewarded
for what he had done. L12 A Friend of the Environment P185 Why did Rachel Carson
write the Silent Spring? Whats the content of it? Because she felt that the wonders
of Nature are precious and permanent, and much of Nature was forever beyond the
destruction of man. But then she discovered she was wrong. She learned with sadness that
little in Nature is truly beyond the tampering reach of man. Then, She wrote the book
Silent Spring to sound a startling warming to mankind and the book showed quite
clearly that man was endangering himself and everything else on this planet by
his indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides. As her title suggests, Miss Carson was
saying that there might come a springtime that would indeed be silent because the
birds, as well as other creatures, and plants would have been destroyed by the
man-made poisons used to kill crop-threateding insects. L13 Who Shall Dwell? P201 In the story Who shall Dwell?, how
did the fatners attitude towards the neighbours change? What brought about the
change? When the bomb alert came, the father was clear that he had built the shelter for
his own family, and that he would not let anybody else in. So when his neighbours came
and asked to share the shelter he rejected them flatly. When a monther begged him
to take her little girl in , he did not know what to do. At that monent his wife dashed
outside and pushed the girl in. her act set him thinking hard. Just a moment before the
first bomb struck he made a big decision. After giving his elder son a few instructions, he
stepped out and shoved two children into the shelter. He stood beside his wife, ready to
spend the last minute with her. His change seemed sudden, but was actually quite
natural. He loved his children, so he was greatly affected by the monthers plea and gave the
chance of surival to the two children. Also his love for his wife led him to follow her
example. L14 Cipher in the Snow P218 Describe Cliff Evans life before
his sudden death. Cliff Evans lived with his mother, stepfather and five younger
half brothers and sisters. His stepfather had never legally adopted him, nor did he show
any affection for him. At home Cliff didnt talk much and had never told his family
about his problems. When he began school, he was timid but eager to learn. And his IQ
was pretty good. Then in the third grade a teacher wrote in the school record that he was
uncooperative and slow. Since then he had never got any encouragement from his
teachers. Gradually, the child had no more confidence left. He never smiled nor talked
much. He had no friends; he had never belonged to a club, never played on a team and
never held an office. He came to school by himself and left by himself. In class, he
would sit back in the last seat. Finally he became silent and lonely. He became nothing. L15 Bribery--An Inevitable Evil? P232 What are the major
forms of bribery? Bribery can be classified into three broad categories. The first
category consisits of large amounts of money paid for political purposes or to secre major
contracts. For example, a certain American company offered big sums of money to support a U.S.
presidential candidate when it was nder investigation. Also in order to get big
contracts, such payments are often made to ruling families or their close advisers. The
second category covers payments made to obtain quicker official approval of some
project. In such cases, the money is often paid to key goverment officials concerned.
The third category involves payments made in certain countries to make a business deal
easy to get approved. For instance, a foreign company may pay to get permission to
import equipment. A common type of this category is the facilitating payment to clear
cargoes. These are smaller sums of money paid to customs officials. L16 A Social Event P250 What do you know about Randy and
Carle in A Social Even? Why are they anxious to get invited to Scottys funeral?
Randy and Carole are a young Hollywood couple. They have been married only a short time.
Both have achieved a certain degree of success in pictures, but their careers in
the show business are still in the promising stage. Scotty Woodrow, a world-famous movie
star has just died, and Randy and Carole are anxious to go to his funeral, which
will be a gathering of celebrities and is regarded as a big social event. It is
said that flowers have come from the U.S. President and the British Queen. Randy and Carole
think it is extremely important for their career to be seen there with a lot of
big shots. But they havet got an invitation while some of their Hollywood friends, also young
actors and actresses like themselves, have been invited. Thats why they are worried
and are trying hard to find ways of getting themselves invited in the last minute. L1 P14 Why does the author tell s not to be afraid to ask
stupid questions? The author thinks that many apparently naive inquiries like why grass
is green, or why the sn is round, or why we need 55,000 unclear weapons in the world
--are really deep questions. He says when you try to get the answers, you will gain deep
understanding of the things. Its also important to know, as well as you can, what it is
that you dont know, and asking questions is the way. He also tell us to ask stupid
questions requires courage on the part of the asker and knowledge and patience on the part of the
answers. And dont confine your learning to schoolwork. Discuss ideas in depth with
friends. Its much brave to ask questions even when theres a prospect of ridicule than to
suppress your questions and become deadened to the world around you. L2 Icons P30 What are the factors to shift the hero-worship
to the celebrity-worship? The new forms of media--photography, moving pictures, radio
and television are the main factors. The reproduction of photos in newspapers
turned famous people into celebrities whose dress, appearance, and personal habits
were widely commented upon. Slowly, the focus of public attention began to shift away
from knowing what such people did to knowing what looked like. The shift was accelerated
by the arrival of moving pictures. Between 1901 and 1914, 74 percent of the magazine
articles about famous people were about political leaders,inventors, inventors,
professionals, and businessmen. After 1922, however, most articles were about
movie stars. With the arrival of television, the faces of the stars became as
familiar as those we saw across the breakfast table. We came to know more about the lives of
the celebrities than we did about most of the people we know personally. Less than
seventy years after the appearance of the first movimg pictures, the shift from
hero-worship to celebrity-worship was complete. L3 GO-GO AMERICAN P46 What is the Americans attitude towards
time?Give necessary examples. In the United States, many people keenly feel the
shortness of each lifetime. They are aware that once a day in their life is gone, it
will never come back. And Americans believe no one stands still .If you are not moving
ahead, you are falling behind. So they value time and want every minte to count.
This attitde towards time is shown in the fast pace of life in the country. Whatever they
do they always seem to be in a rush. You find people hurrying to get where they are
going. They hurry to eating places for a mea and finish it as quickly as possible. Also
Americans do what they can to save time. They produce a lot of labour-saving devices such
as clothes-and dish-washers; they rapidly communicate through phone calls,
telex and e-mail and cut down on personal contacts. L4 Take Over,Bosn! P62 Can you imagine what did Barret think
of when he heard Snyders whisper Take over,bosn? Becase of thirst,Barret was
almost out of mind. He rose several times and was a constant threat. But when he
heard Snyder said“Take over, bosn, he had a strange feeling suddenly. He came to
realize he would and must take over the task and be responsible for the rest. As long
as he stopped others from the little water, they would always have hopes and wouldnt
die soon. So he picked Snyders gun up and decided to hold off the other from the
water until night when a ship saved them. L5 Are You Giving Your Kids Too Much? P78 Why parents
overindulge their children? There are several reasons to explain why parents overindulge
their children. One fairly common reason is that parents overindulge their chidren out
of a sense of guilt. Parents who both hold down full-time jops may feel guilty about the
amount of time they spend away from their children and may attempt to compensate by
showering them with material possessions. Other parents overindulge because they
want their children to have everything they had while growing up, along with those
things the parents yearned for but didnt get. Still others are afraid to say no to
their childrens denless requests for toys for fear that their children will feel unloved or will
be ridiculed if thy dont have the same playthings their friends have. L6 Culture Shock P94 What are four stages that people go
through when they experience situations that are very different from those to
which they are accustomed? Stage one is a honeymoon phase, during which the new
experience is perceived to be interesting, picturesque, entertaining, and charming. You
may notice several superficial differences such as music, food, and clothing, and the fresh
apeal of the new experience keeps you feeling interested and positive. When you stay in
a new envirnment for a while, you move to stage two-the crisis stage-in which the
shine wears off and day-to-day realities sink in. In relationship, you notie
annoying habits;in a new country, you find barriers to establishing connections or to learning
the language beyond a few polite phrases. If you stick with the experience and try to
deal with it realistically, you will probably move to the third phase:recovery. In recovery, you
learn the systems, procedures, language or nonverbal behaviors of the new
environment so that you can cope with it on the basis of some mastery, competence, and
comfort. Finally,when you feel that you function well and almost automatically in the
new culture, you will move to the fourth phase:adjustment. L7 The Model Millionaire(I) P108 Suppose you are the
millionaire.Explain how you get to know Hughie Erskine and what you do in return for the pound
he gave you when you first met. I am Baron Hausberg. I have enough money to buy
the whole of London. One day, on a whim I asked my artist friend Alan Trevor to pain
me as a beggar. Alan had almost finished the picture when a very charming young man
walked into his studio.I suppose he must have been very sympathetic with me, for when
Alan was away a minute, the young man quickly put a pound into my hat. I was
startled for a moment, but I was pleased when I realized that he took me for a real
begger. Later I learned from Alan all about this young man:he was poor, and could not marry
the girl he loved because her father wouldnt let them unless he had 10,000 pounds.Touched
by the young mans spirit of kindness, I decided to help him. The next day I had a
cheque for 10,000 pounds delivered to him as a wedding gift. L8 The Model Millionaire(II) P123 Retell the story The Model
Millionaire in about 150 words, concluding your retelling with a one-sentence
comment. Hughie Erskine was a charming young man who was in love with a nice girl called
Laura Merton.Lauras father made it clear to Hughie that he would not marry his daughter
to him until Hughie had ten thousand pounds. One day,Hughie went to see his artist
friend Alan Trevor in his studio. There he found his friend painting a beggar, who was an old
man in rags.Hughie felt so sorry for the poor model that he gave him the only pound he
had. The old model was actually a millionaire.When he heard all about Hughie and
Laura, and their problem, he had a cheque for ten thousand pounds delivered to him the
very next day.The couple were happily married,and the beggar attended their wedding.
The story shows that a genuine millionaire is not one who has, but who give. L9 Only Three More Days P139 The author got a solution
finally. What was the solution? Was it risky? He laid out the diaries in two big steel
suitcases. Over them he palced a number of his broadcast scripts, each page of which had been
stamped by the military and civilian censors as passed for broadcast. On top he put
a few General Staff maps he had picked up from friends. Then he phoned the Gestapo
Headquarters to say he had a couple of suicases full of his dispatches, broadcasts
and notes that he wanted to take out of the country. As he was flying off early the next
day, there would be no time for Gestapo official at the airfield to go over the
contents. Could they take a look now,if he brought them over;and if they approved, put a Gestapo
seal on the suitcases so he wouldnt be held up at the airport? Yes,it was risky. He
thought life in the Third Reich had always been risky. It was worth a try. L10 The Washwoman P155 Describe the situation that“I”saw the
old washwoman for last time. One evening, while Mother was sitting near the oil
lamp mending a shirt, the door opened and a small puff of steam, followed by a gigantic
bag, entered the room. I ran toward the old woman and helped her unload her bag. She was
even thinner now, more bent. Her head shook from side to side as though she were
saying no. She could not utter a clear word, but mumbled something with her sunken
mouth and pale lips. After the old woman had recovered somewhat, she told us that she
had been ill badly. But as soon as she was able to stand on her feet once more, she
began her washing. She said “I could not
rest easy in my bed because of the wash. The wash would not let me die.… …I dont want
to be a burden on anyone!” L11 How I Served My Apprenticeship 170 Why was Andrew
Carnegie so pround of the one dollor and twenty cents--the first pay he brought home?
Carnegie was very pround of the one dollar and twenty cents he earned for the first
time in his life when he was only twelve. The money, though small in amount, meant a great
deal. First, when he got his first pay he felt that he had grown up. He was no longer
a boy who had to depend on his parents; he had become a man who was able to help
support the family, a contributing member. This was important because at that time
life was hard for the family and it was difficult for his parents to manage alone. Also
he though the money was the direct reward of honest manual labor. It represented a week
of very hard work. This money gave him the greatest satisfaction of being rewarded
for what he had done. L12 A Friend of the Environment P185 Why did Rachel Carson
write the Silent Spring? Whats the content of it? Because she felt that the wonders
of Nature are precious and permanent, and much of Nature was forever beyond the
destruction of man. But then she discovered she was wrong. She learned with sadness that
little in Nature is truly beyond the tampering reach of man. Then, She wrote the book
Silent Spring to sound a startling warming to mankind and the book showed quite
clearly that man was endangering himself and everything else on this planet by
his indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides. As her title suggests, Miss Carson was
saying that there might come a springtime that would indeed be silent because the
birds, as well as other creatures, and plants would have been destroyed by the
man-made poisons used to kill crop-threateding insects. L13 Who Shall Dwell? P201 In the story Who shall Dwell?, how
did the fatners attitude towards the neighbours change? What brought about the
change? When the bomb alert came, the father was clear that he had built the shelter for
his own family, and that he would not let anybody else in. So when his neighbours came
and asked to share the shelter he rejected them flatly. When a monther begged him
to take her little girl in , he did not know what to do. At that monent his wife dashed
outside and pushed the girl in. her act set him thinking hard. Just a moment before the
first bomb struck he made a big decision. After giving his elder son a few instructions, he
stepped out and shoved two children into the shelter. He stood beside his wife, ready
to spend the last minute with her. His change seemed sudden, but was actually quite
natural. He loved his children, so he was greatly affected by the monthers plea and gave the
chance of surival to the two children. Also his love for his wife led him to follow her
example. L14 Cipher in the Snow P218 Describe Cliff Evans life before
his sudden death. Cliff Evans lived with his mother, stepfather and five younger
half brothers and sisters. His stepfather had never legally adopted him, nor did he show
any affection for him. At home Cliff didnt talk much and had never told his family
about his problems. When he began school, he was timid but eager to learn. And his IQ
was pretty good. Then in the third grade a teacher wrote in the school record that he was
uncooperative and slow. Since then he had never got any encouragement from his
teachers. Gradually, the child had no more confidence left. He never smiled nor talked
much. He had no friends; he had never belonged to a club, never played on a team and
never held an office. He came to school by himself and left by himself. In class, he
would sit back in the last seat. Finally he became silent and lonely. He became nothing. L15 Bribery--An Inevitable Evil? P232 What are the major
forms of bribery? Bribery can be classified into three broad categories. The first
category consisits of large amounts of money paid for political purposes or to secre major
contracts. For example, a certain American company offered big sums of money to support a U.S.
presidential candidate when it was nder investigation. Also in order to get big
contracts, such payments are often made to ruling families or their close advisers. The
second category covers payments made to obtain quicker official approval of some
project. In such cases, the money is often paid to key goverment officials concerned.
The third category involves payments made in certain countries to make a business deal
easy to get approved. For instance, a foreign company may pay to get permission to
import equipment. A common type of this category is the facilitating payment to clear
cargoes. These are smaller sums of money paid to customs officials. L16 A Social Event P250 What do you know about Randy and
Carle in A Social Even? Why are they anxious to get invited to Scottys funeral?
Randy and Carole are a young Hollywood couple. They have been married only a short time.
Both have achieved a certain degree of success in pictures, but their careers in
the show business are still in the promising stage. Scotty Woodrow, a world-famous movie
star has just died, and Randy and Carole are anxious to go to his funeral, which
will be a gathering of celebrities and is regarded as a big social event. It is
said that flowers have come from the U.S. President and the British Queen. Randy and Carole
think it is extremely important for their career to be seen there with a lot of
big shots. But they havet got an invitation while some of their Hollywood friends, also young
actors and actresses like themselves, have been invited. Thats why they are worried
and are trying hard to find ways of getting themselves invited in the last minute. 英语四六级作文范文（2）
性： 热 一 Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition entitled Asking for Leave of Absence. You should write at least 120 words
according to the following guidelines: Your name and role : Sam , a sophomore in English Class Two Your Foreign Teacher’s name : Ms.Riddle Incident: you cannot come to her class for some reason Task: write her a note , asking for leave of absence Asking for Leave of Absence To: Ms.Riddle , my dear Oral English teacher From: Sam , a respectful sophomore student of yours in Oral
English Class Two Date : January 8,2005 Subject: Asking for Leave of Absence Dear Ms.Riddle, I would like to know if I could ask for a casual leave of
absence from your Oral English class this Wednesday morning. Yesterday evening I got a phone call from my cousin , who is
now running a small firm in suburbs of this city . He needs an interpreter for two days
but cannot find the most reliable person, so he wants me to have a try. Personally ,
I regard this as a golden opportunity to put what I have learned in your class into
practice, but I need your permission of absence . If you think I may go and help him
get over the difficulty, I am confident that I ‘ll do a good job and both of us will
grateful. Earnestly yours, Sam 二 Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition entitled On Power Failure. You should write at least 120 words according
to the following guidelines(given in Chinese): 1．很多城市缺电现象严重 2．分析原因 3．提出建议 On Power Failure Recently, every morning when I wake up, I find my
air-conditioner automatically turned off . I didn’t understand why at first , but soon I learned
that there was a great shortage of electricity supply in our city – my air-conditioner
turned off because of a power failure midnight. With the rapidly developing industry and the ever-increasing
population, demand for electricity supply is soaring. Besides, summers in recent
years are much hotter than before , so most working places and households are
air-conditioned , which consumes additional electricity. Face with such a hard nut , we have to find ways to crack it
. Above all , in western areas China , there is surplus of electricity supply. So , cities
that are thirsty for electricity may ask for remote help. Then ,when we have electricity , we
should remember to save it . Set your air-conditioners at 27C and you won’t feel less
comfortable than when they are at 26C . In fact , some factories already shift their
working hours to avoid the peak time of electricity consuming. My parents don’t work from Monday
to Friday as before – they work form Saturday to Wednesday and have the following two
days off instead. This is also a way out , isn’t it? 三 假期即将到来，你（付萍）打算做一次为期三周的旅行，希望找个外国朋友作为游伴（Tra vel-mate）。拟一个寻游伴的启示，交代清楚日程安排、费用分担情况、对对方的要求， 说明对方和你一起出游的好处。 Travel-mate Wanted I’m a 19-year-old female sophomore named Fu Ping. I hereby
earnestly invite a foreign young lady—college student preferred—to make a three – week
touring trip with me. My plan is to set off next weekend, when the summer vacation
officially begins. The first stop is Kunming, the world-renowned city for its beauty and
mild temperature. We’ll get there by train and stay there for 2 days, and then we’ll
head for Jinggangshan, a former revolutionary base as well as a natural beauty spot. After a
3-day visit there , we will take a long-distance coach to a nearby port city by the
Changjiang River and board a downstream ship to Shanghai, so that we can enjoy the great
scenery alongside the third longest river in the world. As everybody knows,
Shanghai is the busiest and fastest developing city in China. I’d like to have a look at its
prosperity, so the stay there will be about half a week. And a famous Chinese saying goes, ”Just
as there is Paradise in heaven, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on Earth ”, so a 4-day
visit to these two cities near Shanghai is must. All together, our trip will last
about three weeks. I only expect that my travel-mate could split the expenses
with me and talk with me in beautiful English, and I would be an excellent guide for her
since I major in tourist guiding. Those interested please contact me either through email
(fuping@126.com) or phone call (52222221) . 四 Suppose you are required to write a Want Ad for the Dean.
You are supposed to base this ad on the outline given below: Student Consultant to the Dean Wanted Duties: meeting with students; presenting oral and written
reports; attending sessions Requirements: full-time student with a strong sense of
responsibility Salary: 6000RMB an academic year Time Commitment : 15h weekly Deadline: Dec.23; to Li Meng 74543322 The office of Dean of students is looking for a Student
Consultant to the Dean for the upcoming academic year. Duties of this position will include: meeting with students
as individuals and groups to discuss issues, opinions , problems ,complains suggestions
and recommendations regarding all areas of college policy; presenting regularly
oral and written reports to the Dean of students; and attending various college sessions in
the capacity as the student spokesperson. Candidates should be full-time students of this college. The
ideal applicant will be skilled in report writing and oral communication;will get along with
other individuals; and will demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility. The salary of this position is 6000 RMB an academic year,
and the time required for this job is 15 hours a week. Applicants can make a telephone call
to Li Meng before Dec.23. The phone number is 74543322 五 Away from Net-bar Campaign 1.新闻媒体披露，徐州某中学1000多名学生签名，庄严承诺“远离网吧” 2.分析“远离网吧”运动的原因 3.作出对比的评论 Away from Net-bar Campaign It has been reported that a middle school in Xuzhou City has
recently launched a campaign named “Away from Net-bar”. More than a thousand
students have signed for their solemn promise that they will not spend a single
minute in the net-bars. With the nearing of the summer vacation, this campaign is especially
meaningful for the healthy development of the minors. The internet has brought people great convenience in getting
information, entertainment and contact with others, and it has also benefited some
businessmen, especially the owner of net-bars. While it is true that most net-bars are
running legally, it is also true that some are offering unhealthy programs that involve
violence and sex content. Since most middle school students are prone to be influenced and
they can hardly tell which bars are doing well and which ones are not, it is only
advisable that they stay away from all. Besides , staying away from net-bars also does good to
students’ physical health. By passively sitting too long in front of the computer screen,
both their eyesight and physique suffer. Obviously , the Away from Net-bars Campaign is an activity
that is worth advocating and it merits other schools’ reference 六 Online Education 1.目前网络教育形成热潮 2.我认为这股热潮的的原因是…… 3.我对网络教育的评价 Being online is no longer something strange in our life. To
some degree, it has become part of our daily life. We can do a lot of things online,
such as searching for information and communicating with friends far and near. But recently
another helpful online activity has become very “in”. That is online education. Why could online education be so popular within such a short
period of time? Among other reasons, the quick development of the internet should
be an essential one, which makes all our dreams of attending class in the distance
possible. Another underlying reason is the quick development of both society and
technology. Today ,modern science and technology is developing with lightening speed. To catch
up with this development we all feel an urgent and strong desire to study. However ,
due to the great pace of modern society , many people are too busy to study full time
at school. Online education just comes to their aid. Personally , I appreciate this new form of education. It’s
indeed a helpful complement to the traditional educational means. It can provide different
learners with more flexible and versatile ways of learning. Most of all ,with online education,
we can sick to our jobs and at the same time study and absorb the latest knowledge. 七 Air Pollution 根据所给的题目和下面的关键词，写一篇120个词左右的短文： health , surrounded by , smog , anything but , gases ,
impurities , absorb , poisonous , try hard , blacked out We all know that clean air is important to good health.
Wherever you go and whatever you do, you are always surrounded by a sea of gases that we
call air. If there are impurities in the air, they may be absorbed by our bodies
and make us ill. We need clean air, but unfortunately , air pollution is globally
present , especially in cities. Many large cities are anything but pollution-free. Our
cities have many factories, which we need to make food, clothing and other things. Every year
these factories pour millions upon millions of tons of smog into air. Power
plants and houses that burn coal add greatly to air pollution. Besides , there are more cars
in cities now. Once out on the streets, they will take in fresh air and replace it with
poisonous gases. Our country is trying hard to prevent and control air
pollution. As long as every citizen also realizes its importance and makes join efforts, the day
will come soon when people will take in only clean air. Then , the sunlight will no
longer be blackened out by smoke and soot. 八 Direction: Read the following ad carefully , and you, by
name of Wang Peng , are then asked to write a reply to apply for the job. Remember to
send your letter to the company as given in the ad. You should write about 120 words. 中国四达国际经济技术合作公司（CSCIETC）诚聘文秘一员，要求如下： 年龄20—30岁，大专以上学历 流利的英语听说读写能力 熟练的计算机操作能力 良好的沟通和协调能力 有外企工作经验者优先 应聘者请将简历、联系方式以及待遇要求寄至：上海市淮海中路8560号揽盛大厦人力资源 部收。邮编200033 Department of Human Resources Lansheng Building No. 8560 , Huaihai Zhong Road Shanghai , 200033 Wang Peng No.31020, Zhongshan Road Xu Hui District Shanghai , 200076 January 8th, 2005 Dear Sir or Madam, I learned from Beijing Youth Daily Jan.2 that your company
is offering a position for a secretary, and it’s a great pleasure for me to write to
explore the possibility of seeking the job. I graduated two years form ** University, and obtained a
bachelor’s degree in the field of business management. During my stay in the university my
major courses included macro-economics , business communication skills marketing
and computer applications. I was especially fond of the communication skills which enabled
me to deal with people and thing around well. Upon graduation I engaged with HP China Branch as an
assistant to the head of Marketing Department. My responsibilities consisted of
carrying out market surveys, writing reports and organizing meetings within the
department. This is two-year experience has helped me a lot in many ways. In particular,
I become increasingly aware of the importance of co-ordination and co-operation among
co-workers. I also believe the experience will qualify me for the current vacancy in
your company. I passed CET-6 with high marks. My spoken English is also
fluent enough to organize meetings in English , which was actually my routine work in
HP. Most of my market reports were presented in English , as my former boss is a
native English speaker. I enclose herein my resume and some relevant documents as
required. And if you need any further information on me, I also refer you to
Mr.Johnson, my ex-colleague, who is available at 021-66668888. I appreciate your sincere consideration of me, and am
looking forward to an early interview with you. Sincerely yours, Wang Peng 九 To Be a small Fish in a Big Pond or a Big Fish in a Small
Pond? 1．在大企业工作的特点 2．在小企业工作的特点 3．我的选择 Just as there are distinct differences between being a small fish is 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
Telephone System. 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 expose to various experiences and
expected to do a great many thing without much help or guidance. Personally I prefer to work in a small enterprise, where my
prospect of promotion is good as long as I work hard. To tell the truth , I’d rather
become a well-known and important figure within my own small pond. 十 Styles of Living 1．有些人愿意和父母居住在一起 2．有些人想自己独立居住 3．我的看法 Some people enjoy living together with their parents after
they have grown up. They hold the opinion because , 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 family. Others, however , prefer to live separately. They cherish
the idea to be independent of their parents, seek more freedom and wish to have a place of
their own, in which they can do what they like. Bedsides , they don’t want to be
overprotected by their parents but long for chance to face the society by themselves. As to me , I like an independent life style in spite of the
fact I love my parents. Different generations have different life styles and values. What one
generations likes may not be another generation’s fondness. Living separately , each
generation can enjoy different value. In addition , by leading an independent life , I can
train my character and develop my own ability to deal with things encountered in my life. Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition entitled Asking for Leave of Absence. You should write at least 120 words
according to the following guidelines: Your name and role : Sam , a sophomore in English Class Two Your Foreign Teacher’s name : Ms.Riddle Incident: you cannot come to her class for some reason Task: write her a note , asking for leave of absence Asking for Leave of Absence To: Ms.Riddle , my dear Oral English teacher From: Sam , a respectful sophomore student of yours in Oral
English Class Two Date : January 8,2005 Subject: Asking for Leave of Absence Dear Ms.Riddle, I would like to know if I could ask for a casual leave of
absence from your Oral English class this Wednesday morning. Yesterday evening I got a phone call from my cousin , who is
now running a small firm in suburbs of this city . He needs an interpreter for two days
but cannot find the most reliable person, so he wants me to have a try. Personally ,
I regard this as a golden opportunity to put what I have learned in your class into
practice, but I need your permission of absence . If you think I may go and help him
get over the difficulty, I am confident that I ‘ll do a good job and both of us will
grateful. Earnestly yours, Sam Writing 1 Directions: Write a composition on the topic Is Failure a
Bad Thing? You should base your composition on the following outline: 1. 失败是常有的事。 2. 人们对失败有各种不同的态度。 3. 我对失败的态度。 Your composition should be no less than 100 words. Remember to write your composition clearly on the Composition Sheet. 范文： Is Failure a Bad Thing? Failures are common in our lives. We are now living in a
competitive society in which there are many things we can’t be sure of. If we try to
explore a new field, and if we don’t make enough preparations in advance while doing anything, we
will usually be greeted by failures. Different people take different attitudes towards failure.
Some give up in face of failure while others persevere in what they are doing in spite of
failures. Those who aren’t afraid of failure and those who can learn from failure can
finally make their dreams come true. I don’t think failure is a bad thing. I firmly believe in
the popular saying: Failure is the mother of success. Each time I failed, I would drive away
depression and keep on trying. I also believe in the old saying: Fire proves gold and
adversity proves man. Writing 1 Directions: Write a composition about How Should Wealthy
Nations Help the Poor Nations in three paragraphs. Your part of the composition
should be about 100 words, excluding the words given. How Should Wealthy Nations Help the Poor Nations 1、 有人认为富裕国家应该与贫穷国家分享财富、知识和先进科学技术，而不是简单地为 其提供食物和金钱援助。 2、 有人认为富裕国家没有责任和义务向贫穷国家提供援助。 3、 帮助贫穷国家摆脱贫困的有效途径。 范文： How Should Wealthy Nations Help the Poor Nations In my opinion wealthy nations should share some of their
wealth with poorer nations. Firstly, the wealth of rich nations is not only in money but
also in knowledge. Thus rich nations can help teach poorer nations to help themselves.
The saying “give a man a fish and feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and feed him for
a lifetime” applies here. Moreover, some poor nations need aid immediately. Although
giving cash and food might only solve short term problems these problems must not
be overlooked. On the other hand, some people feel that poor nations should
learn to help themselves and it is not the responsibility of rich nations to help
them. If poor nations continually accept food and money they might become lazy and expect
things to be thrown into their easy lap. The traditions of poor nations might be changed to
become more modern and developed. Nevertheless, in hard times nations cannot afford
to be too proud, rather they need to consider practical realities. To sum up, rich nations should aid poor nations with money
and education. Money should be shared, not kept under the greedy pretense of
salvation. Writing 2 Directions: Write a composition about Should the Media
Report More Good News or Bad News in three paragraphs. Your part of the composition should be
about 100 words, excluding the words given. Should the Media Report More Good News or Bad News 1、 有人认为媒体多报道一些令人激动、愉快的好消息会给生活带来幸福。 2、 有人认为媒体既要真实反映现实生活，又要迎合读者的需求。 3、 我认为媒体的作用是……。 范文： Should the Media Report More Good News or Bad News Some people think that life would be better if the media
reported more good news. However, I do not agree with this point of view. Firstly, it is important to remember that the media’s
reports reflect the realities at the world. Thus, if the world is in a terrible state, then
newspapers, radio, and TV will report this information to the public. Secondly it is necessary to consider why more bad news is
chosen to be reported than good news. Newspapers are not only a source of information
they are also a commodity. This is to say, news editors must decide to report things
that will attract the consumer’s attention. On the other hand, some people feel the media does not only
reflect the state of the world, rather the media has a hand in shaping it. If the
media reported more hopeful and inspiring stories, then their readers would be positively
affected. It is important to remember that news is drawn from reality
and that the public tends to be drawn to awful news. Thus, reporting more good news will
not change reality nor will it necessarily change people’s news interests. Writing 3 Directions: write a composition about What Would Happen If
There Were No Power in three paragraphs. You are given the first sentence of each
paragraph and are required to develop the idea in completing the paragraph. International Music or Traditional Music 1、 不同的人对音乐有不同的嗜好。 2、 我认为国际流行音乐比传统音乐重要。理由是…… 3、 结论。 范文： International Music or Traditional Music In the world today there are many different types of needs
of music. Each person seems to have different needs for music to relax or to exercise or
dance. With these reasons in mind I believe that international music is more important
than the traditional music of a country. First, it is necessary to define the terms international
music and traditional music. International music is any kind of music that is played,
performed, or heard in various parts of the world such a jazz. On the other hand,
traditional music is that music which is only played in its home country. The reasons I believe international music is more important
than traditional music is that the former is a bridge between different cultures and
people. Music which can connect people from Australia to Zaire must be powerful and
influential. On the other hand, traditional music does have some benefits
for some people. This type of music is the only connection they have with their
cultural or historical roots. To sum up, while traditional music has a time and place I
think international music plays the greater role in making the world a happier and more
peaceful place to live. Writing 4 Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition on
the topic Multiple Careers –a New Fashion?. You should write no less than 100 words and
you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: Multiple Careers ----a New Fashion? 1、 有人认为一生从事多种职业是一种时尚 2、 但是, 并非所有人愿意或能够追求这种时尚，例如…… 3、 我的看法 范文： Multiple Careers ----a New Fashion? Whether having several careers and continually re-educating
oneself throughout life is the new fashion is an interesting question. There are several reasons which suggest it may be the new
fashion. Firstly, in today’s economy, job security is lowering and many companies are
dismissing highly trained people who are therefore often forced to seek other careers.
Secondly, there is a growing dissatisfaction particularly in the west with money
and materialism In my opinion, I do not think having several careers is the
new fashion. Certainly some people change careers because of the reasons I mentioned,
but almost everyone marries, everyone likes security (financial, physical and
emotional) and everyone has ambition. These qualities are a part of human nature, in
everyone of us to some degree, and for this reason I believe having multiple careers
throughout life will never be popular. Writing 5 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic Nuclear Technology--Good or Bad. You should write at least
100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese)
below: Nuclear Technology----Good or Bad? 1、 核能源会给人类带来巨大威胁，如核爆炸、核武器等。 2、 核能源也能为人类造福，如核电站、医学上使用的放射疗法等。 3、 我的看法。 范文： Nuclear Technology----Good or Bad? These days many people are afraid of nuclear technology
because of the dangers associated with its use. In my opinion, although it is true
that nuclear weapons pose the greatest threat to life, the use of nuclear technology for
peaceful purposes also carries some serious risks. Nuclear power stations provide an important source of cheap
power for many industrialized nations and some developing countries.
However, there is always the danger of radiation leaking from these plants. The most worrying aspect of nuclear technology, however, is
its use for military purposes. Enough atomic bombs have already been built to
completely destroy the planet. In conclusion, nuclear technology certainly has positive
uses and is nonetheless dangerous, and, it would have been better if it had never
been used to create nuclear weapons. If life on Earth is to continues, all the nuclear
nations of the world should agree to disarm as soon as possible. Writing 6 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to
write a composition on the topic Personal Intelligence----by bith or by Intelligence. You
should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline
(given in Chinese) below: Personal Intelligence----by bith or by Enviornment? 1、 有人天生聪明，有人天生愚笨，是什么因素导致智商差异，遗传还是环境？ 2、 遗传和环境对智商的影响哪个更重要？举例说明。 3、 结论。 范文： Personal Intelligence---- by Birth or by Environment? Are some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is
intelligence developed by our environment and our experience? Strangely enough, the
answer to both of these questions is yes. To some extent our intelligence is given us at birth. On the
other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less
than one who lives in rich and varied surrounding. It is easy to show that intelligence is to some extent
something we are born with, the closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer
they are likely to be in intelligence. Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them in
different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other
to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence
developing. All the evidence indicates that environment and birth both
play their parts. Writing 7 Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition on
the title: Is the World too Dependent on Oil. Your composition should be based on the
following outline given in Chinese: Is the World too Dependent on Oil? 1、 石油在人们生活中的作用和地位。以交通为例。 2、 石油对世界和平、国家政府及经济发展的影响。 3、 结论。 范文： Is the World too Dependent on Oil？ When we say the world is too dependent on oil, we are not
exaggerating. One good starting point to prove this would be transportation. We
know that cars, ships , locomotives and airplanes are all driven by oil. If the oil
supply is cut off someday, the whole transportation system will be paralyzed. Since the transportation system is the lifeline of a
country’s economic activities, its paralysis would lead to the collapse of the economy, either
industry or farming or daylife. Furthermore, it is risky to base our world solely on oil.
This is because oil reserves are diminishing. Besides , the supply is sometimes affected by
political interests. For example, a few years age, when OPEC countries refused to
export their oil, many other countries were thrown into chaos. Had the latter been less
dependent on oil, the situation might have been completely different. It is
certainly not nonsense to say that a world without oil would be a world without peace. That is why we say the world is too dependent on oil. Writing 8 Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition
about Welfare In Modern Society. You should base yourcomposition on the following outline. Welfare In Modern Society 1、 有人认为社会福利在现代社会中具有非常重要的作用。 2、 有人持不同意见，他们认为社会福利会到来副作用，如使人变懒、失去自尊等。 3、 我的看法。 范文： Welfare in Modern Society Social welfare is an essential element of an advanced
society. Good systems are always abused, but that does not mean they are faulty. In my
opinion, the two main reasons why welfare payments are necessary are as follows: First of all, critics forget that there are many forms of
welfare besides payments to the unemployed. Their negative opinions harm those who are not
capable of earning a wage, such as single parent mothers, the disabled, and the
sick. The second reason is that crime increases when people have
no means of support. The desperately poor inevitably turn to crime, which is not only
dangerous but costly. Certain members of society believe that people should look
after themselves. They point out that welfare increases dependency on others and destroys
dignity. This may be true, but in the case of the unemployed, the relief payments are
usually temporary. It is surely the fault of the government if there are long-term
unemployed. Without welfare payments the poor are destined to become
poorer. The first duty of a government is to provide a financial safety net for all
disadvantaged persons, and that includes those without work. Writing 9 Direction: for this past, you are to write a composition on
the topic A Letter of Complaint.You should write at least 100 words, and base your
composition on the outline below: A Letter of Complaint 1、 说明投诉人在何时、何地购买了何种商品（产品型号、价格、产地等）。 2、 详细描述商品在使用过程中出现的质量问题。 3、 投诉人提出索赔要求及解决方法。 （注意英文书写格式） 范文： A Letter of Complaint Dear Sir or Madam, A few months ago I purchased a washing machine (Sanyo
XQB50-68) produced by your factory. After a few weeks I found that it had seriously
damaged the clothes. I asked you to change one for me, which you did. Now I want to ask you
to change this one for me again. This one does not damage my clothes any more, but I have
found that it tangles the clothes seriously and when it automatically begins to spin
the water out, the machine shakes so heavily that it stops by itself. In the
instruction booklet you have not mentioned this defect and neither have you told the user how
to solve the problem. I am quite annoyed by the fact that sometimes when I came back
from work to take the clothes out to dry, they were still unwashed. When I am at
home, I have to tend it frequently in untwist the entangled clothes. Is that what
you call you machine “fully automatic”? Please change a new one for me that will not entangle the
clothes. Otherwise, I would ask you to give my money back, or I would complain to the
Consumer’s Association. Yours sincerely Writing 10 Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition
according to the figures given in the following table. The table summarises some data
collected by a college bookshop for the month of February 1998. Write a report describing the
sales figures of various types of publications, based on the information shown in the
table. Non-Book Club Members Book Club Members Total College Staff Members of Public FicitonNon-fictionMagazines 4429332 311941249 -12282 7694233
15112871696 Total 405 1474 204 1051 3134 Book-selling of the University Book Store 1、 概述图表中所涉及的图书种类及销售对象。 2、 详细描述图表中列举的各类图书种类、销售数量及购买对象。 3、 分析总结大学书店当月总体销售情况。 （注意：写图表类作文时，考生一定要将图表中给出的所有数据用到作文中）。 范文： Book-selling of the University Book Store The table shows the sales figures of fiction books,
non-fiction books, and magazines in a college bookshop for February 1998. The figures are divided
into two groups: sales to non-Book Club members and to Book Club members. The non-Book Club member figures comprise sales to college
staff, college students, and members of the public. College staff bought 332
magazines, 44 fiction and 29 non-fiction books. College students bought 1249 magazines,
194 non-fiction and 31 fiction books. More magazines were sold to college students
than to any other group of customers. Although no fiction books were sold to members of
the public, they purchased 122 non-fiction books and 82 magazines. Book Club members bought more fiction (76) and non-fiction
books (942) than other customers. On the other hand, magazine sales to Club members
(33) were fewer than to any other type of customer. The total number of publications sold for the month was 3134
(1474 to college students, 405 to staff, 204 to the public, and 1051 to Book Club
members). Of this figure, 151 items were fiction books and 1287 were non-fiction.
Therefore, magazines accounted for the greatest number of sales (1696).第一篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter. Suppose you are Jill. Write a
letter to your friend Li Fang. You should write at least 120 words according to the situation
given below in Chinese:假设你 的好朋友李芳是大学四年级学生，正在考虑是考研究生继续深造还是大学毕业后就踏上工 作岗位。请给她写封信表明你的态度。Dear
Fang,I understand that you are in a dilemma. Although so many graduates are eager to set feet on their
work-life road, there are still some who prefer to start their new life after gaining
another degree to make better preparation for entering society. In my opinion, the latter
are more admirable. You are good at all your course these years, so if you do like to
spend another two or three years on campus, you should stick to it. In today's society,
the achievement and status you can get and the devotion you can make are no doubt in
proportion to your educational background and degrees, coupled with the efforts
you put in them. If you want to stride to your destinations more smoothly and
easily, why not head for the further study courageously? Whichever you choose, I firmly
believe your industry will ensure your success. After all, it is you who have the
finally say on the final choice.Best wishes,Yours sincerely 第二篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: My View on the post-graduate Craze. You should write
at least 120 words and base yourcomposition on the outline (given in Chinese)
below:1 目前考研究生形成热潮。 2 我认为这股热潮的原因是......My
View on the Post-graduate CrazeEvery year, million of college students will sit in for the post-graduate entrance
examination. More and more students have regarded the pursuing of a master degree as an
indispensable part of their education. What is to account for their enthusiasm for
a post-graduate diploma? First, it is the demand of the time. In an age of knowledge
updating and information explosion, what you have learned in college can hardly meet
the demand of society. Talents of high quality who are equipped with the latest
knowledge and skill will be needed more than ever. That is why many students will
further their studies.Second, we all recognize that the more education you have, the more
likely you are to succeed. Compared with those without a master degree, masters will
enjoy more preferential treatment, for example, better salaries, more opportunities
for promotion and training. A post-graduate degree can guarantee a more promising
career.Last but not least, with the graduation of a large number of college students,
competition for jobs becomes more and more fierce. One way to gain some advantage over
others is to have a higher degree.No wonder millions of students will consider pursuing
a post-graduate degree. 第三篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Fascinating China. You should write at least 120
words according to the situation given below in Chinese:一位外国朋友第一次来中国，他想让你介绍两三样极具中国特色的 事物（可以是风俗文化等）， 你会向他介绍什么？如何介绍？Fascination
ChinaChina, one of the cradles of human civilization, possesses so many
treasures with Chinese characteristics that numerous foreign friends come to visit
her.The first place to go to is, the Great Wall, which is the symbol of China and one of the
seven wonders in the world. What's more, it is said to be the only construction that can
be seen from the outer space. In the imperial periods, it was used in defense of
the dynasties. Since liberation, it has become a place of interest. There is a famous saying:
"He who does not reach the Great Wall isn't a true man."China is home to Panda, an
animal with only two colors, white and black, but very cute. It's our national treasure,
often functioning as a friendly diplomat. Terracotta-clay warriors unearthed in Xi'an, a
famous ancient city-were sculptured in Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty of China. When
former U.S. President Clinton came to China, he visited terracotta’s first. The
above mentioned are just a wave of the sea. If you want to know more about this ancient
nation, come and be our guest. 第四篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Something I admire about the Western Culture. You
should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below :1. Is there
anything in the Western culture you admire?2. What is it (are they) and why do you like it
(them)?Something I Admire about the Western CultureDespite the cultural conflicts
between the Orient and the Occident, there do exist some admirable ingredients in the
Western culture.First and foremost, the equality between parents and children. The
parents are not always superior to their children, and the children do not always
need to obey their parents ‘order, that
is, they are more like close friends.Second, the independent personality. Western people have a strong sense of supporting themselves
and being independent. They begin earning their pocket money early in their life,
even as kids.Last, Western people do not always assess a person according to his
background. If only he can achieve success through personal struggle, he can win
status. It's a talent-oriented society, not background-oriented. 第五篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Campus Life. You should write at least 120 words
according to the situation given below in Chinese:Campus LifeEarly in senior high school, we
longed to be enrolled in a university. Now the dream has come true. But how do we
college students like our campus life?Certainly, some relish it, finding it colorful
and rewarding. Besides study, they spend considerable amount of time improving themselves
in various aspect. Yet others do not think much of their college life, thus do not
benefit as much. In their eyes, the university is just a bigger high school. The only
difference is that they have more time at their disposal without parents looking over their
shoulder.As to me, college life is ideal if only I have abundant books to read, some bosom friends
to keep me company, a couple of conscientious professors to instruct me, and an
easy access to the Internet. 第六篇Directions:
for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: My opinion on Campus Love. You should write at least
120 words according to the situation given below in Chinese:1. Some people are strongly
against campus love.2. Some people accept it.3. My view.My opinion on Campus
LoveCampus love isn't a newly-born phenomenon. Some people are strongly against it
while some others think it's natural. I don't advocate it. The reasons are as
follows. First of all, undergraduates are neither fully psychologically mature nor able to assume
the responsibility, especially freshmen and sophomores. Second, they may indulge in it,
thus dilapidate their study, which isn't rare. Third, some just take advantage of it to
kill time, avoid boredom with much time at their own disposals, have someone keep company,
etc. What's more, some change dating "partners" frequently, holding a
paradox opinion that they could show off their charm or accumulate experience, but more often than
not, they would leave a bad impression, such as lacking the sense of responsibility, on
others, especially their former sweethearts. Last, the proportion of successful couples is
too low. The overwhelming majority reach the same end-parting just before graduation,
forced by reality, etc.So, look before you leap, discard campus love and make a wiser
decision after graduation. 第七篇Directions:
The summer vacation is drawing near. You, Liming by name, want to find a part-time job. Write an application letter of about
120-150 words within 30 minutes.Dear Sirs,I'm Li Ming, a sophomore majoring in
English at XX University. I read in yesterday's newspaper that you are looking for a part-time
secretary and I think I'll prove to be a real find for you.During the past two years at
university, I’ve taken over 18 compulsory and optional course, and have according improved
my ability of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation
considerably. Besides, I have learned a lot about foreign relations and trade. At leisure,
I always try to grasp every precious opportunity to practice English with native
speakers. As a matter of fact, I've already tried some translation and interpretation jobs. I
once worked as a temporary interpreter at the East China Export Commodities Fair. In
addition, during the past two years, I have been working as a part-time tour guide. My
jobs offered me good opportunities to improve my English and work competence and
I enjoy them very much.Two weeks from now, I will be on holiday again. If you can
grant me the honor to work for your company as a secretary for two months, I'd
feel obliged. Thank you for reading my application letter. I'm looking forward to your
reply. 第八篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My Opinion on Advertisement. You should write at least
120 words and you should base your composition on the outline below:Some people hold
the idea that the advertisement is a necessary evil in modern life.What do you
think?My Opinion on AdvertisementAs is known to all, angels and evils are poles
apart. But is there anything that combines the two perfectly? Some there is-the
advertisement. With the growing influence of mass media, advertising invades every aspect of
our lives. Whenever we turn on the TV, look through a newspaper, open the mailbox,
or surf on the Internet, advertisements would immediately jump into our sight. As
they make things so attractive, we often end up buying things that we do not really need.
Advertising not only adds to the price of the goods, thus harming the consumer's
interest, but also imposes a kind of materialistic value upon the audience. But that is only part
of the story-advertisements are informative as well as persuasive. They provide us with
up-to-date information about the latest products. Some advertisements are so elegantly
presented that we are inspired or even moved. No matter it is an evil or an angel,
advertisement has become an indispensable part of our modern life. 第九篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: School or Major. You should write at least 120 words
and you should base your composition on the outline below:1.选择报考的高校时，有人先考虑大学的名气，有人先考 虑专业是否热门。2.如果两者不能兼顾，你先考虑哪个？为什么？School or
MajorRecent years have witnessed a steady increase in the popularity of
such majors as international finance, finance and accountancy, international trade and
business administration. In the meantime, whether to choose good university or a good
major has provoked a debate. It is true that graduates from prestigious
universities are popular in talent markets, so, many students would spare no efforts to be
enrolled in good universities. To them, entering a good university means standing on the
threshold of a promising career after graduation. But, a good university can give you
confidence as well as much competitive pressure and even the best university has
unpopular majors, thus in today's job-hunting society, graduates from these majors could
encounter much difficulty in finding a job, let alone a good one, which means they are
out of job immediately after graduation.How about a good major? Maybe you are studying in
a common university, but your major is of great competition, then do you still
need to worry about your future? A good major can ensure your future success based on your
industry and mastery of your major. If your major is exclusive to only several universities,
you surely will become a scarce talent. Do not always pursue a good university;
choosing a good major suitable to you is wiser. 第十篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: What does friendship mean? You should write at least
120 words and you shouldbase your composition on the outline (given in
Chinese) below:1.友谊是人生永恒 的主题。2.友谊到底意味着什么。3.友谊的重要性。What does friendship mean? There is no definite answer. An eternal theme in literature,
friendship is also indispensable in daily life. Friendship is to our life what salt is to
dasher. When you are happy, friendship is just like adding flowers on the brocade; when you are
sad, friendship is a dose of consolation; if you are in trouble, friends will surround
you and remove the barriers for you; if you have a hard nut to crack, you can turn to
friends for help. We admire the great friendship between Marx and Engel, which firmly combined
them and pushed them forward on the road to exploring and fulfilling
Communism.Friendship isn't almighty, but no one can live happily without it. 第十一篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of about 120-150 words. Write a letter to the Law Department in
a university to apply for the M.A. course of business law.Dear Sir or Madam:I read
with great interest the information of graduate studies in your university. I am
particularly interested in the course of business law. I am writing to apply for the M.A.
course of business law beginning in October, 2003. I am a student of the Law School
of ABC University where I have had four years' study of civil law, criminal law,
administrative law, environmental law, constitutional law, business law and many other
subjects. During those four years in college, I have passed all the required courses of study
with satisfactory marks. Enclosed herewith is a certified copy of my academic report
form the department concerned. You will notice that I obtained very excellent
results in business law. I have always found business law an interesting subject. I would
like to further my study in this field at your prestigious university. I therefore request
more detailed information for the course. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to
this. I look forward to hearing from you. 第十二篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter of about 120-150 words to your cousin. In the letter, you should give
him some advice how to prepare for the college entrance examination he is going to
take next month.Dear Xiao Yan,Your entrance examination is drawing near now, and I
expect you to be very busy preparing for it and a little nervous. But I believe that
you will do well. As a good friend of yours and survivor of the exam, I am going to give you a few
practical hints. It is no good to go on studying until the last minute of examination. What
you need in the exam is a clear mind. If you tire yourself out before the examination,
you will not be mentally and physically ready for it. So a day or two before the
examination just relax-leave your books shut and try some other things: get out into the open
air;do some physical exercises; see a film; have fun.When you take the exam,
don't feel nervous. Breathe deeply and picture yourself performing well in all the
tests. Then, read the questions through carefully and thoughtfully, and put your answer down
to paper.Last, you should pay attention to the time. Keep an eye on the clock and
allot appropriate time to each section. I hope all these suggestions will be helpful to
you. Best wishes for your success.Yours affectionately 第十三篇Direction:
For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On Stress. You should write no less than 120 words and
base your composition on the online below:1.有的人害怕压力。2.有的人认为压力并不是一件坏事。3.我的看法。On StressWith the fast are pace of modern life, more and more
people are living under great pressure.Some people are afraid of pressure. They
think that the stresses and strains of work deprive them of joy and happiness. In their
view, stress does harm to them both physically and mentally. That is why they prefer
something less competitive and strenuous to something more demanding and
challenging.Others argue that stress isn't as bad as it often supposed to be. Unless it is
overwhelming, a certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and stimulation. With
out stress, you may slack off and idle away your time. It gives purpose and meaning to an
otherwise meaningless, dull life. People under stress tend to bring their potential into
full play and to realize their goals.In my opinion, we shouldn't escape from stress but to
face it as it is. What we can do is to adapt to the stress and to profit from it rather
than to avoid it. 第十四篇Directions:
For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic City Problems. You should write no less than 120
words and base your composition on the outline below:1.越来越多的人涌入大城市，有些问题随之产生。2.比较 明显的大问题有......3.我对这种现象的想法。City
ProblemsNowadays, millions of migrant workers flock into cities in search of jobs and
betterliving. However, with the sharp rise in the urban population, many problems arise in the development
of cities.Firstly, cities become more and more crowded, putting much pressure upon
transportation, housing, sanitation, education, employment and so on. City services
and facilities have been strained to a breaking point. Secondly, a growing number of
private cars emit huge amount of carbon dioxide, leaving the air mercilessly
polluted. What is more, the city is also threatened by rising crime. Not a single day passes
without the report of someone being robbed, kidnapped or murdered. Last but not least,
city-dwellers are not only separated from the natural world but also isolated from each
other, even not knowing the name of their next-door neighbor.All these problems have
harmed the attractiveness of the city. Unless there is some improvement, more and more
people may seek to live in the suburbs. 第十五篇Direction:
For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Cars and Air Pollution. You should write no less than
120 words and base your composition on the outline below:1.私家轿车越来越多，有些问题随之产生。2.比较明显的 大问题有......3.我对这种现象的看法。Car and Air
PollutionToo many cars have created a lot of serious problems in our world. Besides congestion,
accidents and fast fuel consumption, cars are responsible for a good part of air
pollution in big cities. All the time, they are pumping huge amounts of waste gases into the
atmosphere. These gases are very harmful, causing disease and even death. One
possible solution is to design and develop clean cars and clean fuels. In Shanghai, some of
the public buses begin to run on natural gas, which does not give off as much carbon
dioxide as the petrol. But it may take decades for the new models of clean cars completely
replace the traditional ones. Another solution is to develop modern public
transportation systems and restrict the use of private cars. If the price of petrol rises
constantly and the public vehicles are efficient and convenient enough, most people will not buy
private cars. And the total number of cars in big cities will reduce greatly. On the
whole, the elimination of air pollution needs the collective efforts from the government,
the public and the environmentalists. 第十六篇Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Fast Food. Your composition should be based on the
Outline given below:1.快 餐在中国十分流行2.快餐受欢迎的原因3.我对快餐的看法Fast FoodFast food is becoming more and more popular in China, especially among children
and teenagers. Today, nothing is more representative of the fast pace of modern
society than fast food. There are several reasons for its popularity. First, it is quick
and convenient. Go into a fast food restaurant, and your food will be ready in a minute.
You can satisfy your hunger instantly. Precious time won't be wasted in waiting-in-line
to order or waiting at your table for your food to arrive. Second, its popularity is also
attributed to the clean food, the excellent service and the comfortable environment of the
fast food restaurant.However, I think that fast food isn't healthy enough because it does
not compose a balanced diet and is low in nutrition. Doctors suggest that people should
avoid eating too much fast food. Although home cooking is time-consuming and following
washing-u p tiresome, it offers healthy and delicious meals your body likes and
needs. Fast food I s only a good choice when you are in a hurry and we should turn to it only
once in awhile. 英语四六级作文范文（3）
性： 热 Directions: For
this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: A Letter to the University President about the
Canteen Service on Campus You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition
on the outline given in Chinese below: 假设你是李明，请你就本校食堂的状况给校长写一封信，内容应涉及食堂的饭菜质量、价 格、环境、服务等，可以是表扬，可以是批评建议，也可以兼而有之。
January 12th, 2002 Dear Mr. President,
范文： January 12th, 2002 Dear Mr. President, I’m very lucky to attend this
world-famous university, but I’m
afraid I’m not content with the canteen service on campus. Firstly,
the quality of the dishes should be improved. Undoubtedly, there are a lot of delicious dishes, but all the year round, they are the same.
More and more students are complaining about eating the same food each day. So I think
the most urgent problem is variety. Secondly,
the price is a bit too high. Many of us hope that the canteen can provide us with not only delicious but also cheaper food. Finally,
the environment is so noisy that we can’t
enjoy our meals in good mood. I suggest that there be some soft music to help us relax. These
suggestions are not just of my own, but also of may other students. We hope our respectable president will pay attention to our
suggestions. By the way,
the canteen workers are very patient and always smiling. So I think if our university offers them better conditions, they will
offer us better service. Best
wishes,
Yours
sincerely,
Liming Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition
on the topic: A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on Campus You
should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in
Chinese below: 假设你是李明，请你就本校食堂的状况给校长写一封信，内容应涉及食堂的饭菜质量、价 格、环境、服务等，可以是表扬，可以是批评建议，也可以兼而有之。
January 12th, 2002 Dear Mr. President,
范文： January 12th, 2002 Dear Mr. President, I’m very lucky to attend this
world-famous university, but I’m
afraid I’m not content with the canteen service on campus. Firstly,
the quality of the dishes should be improved. Undoubtedly, there are a lot of delicious dishes, but all the year round, they are the same.
More and more students are complaining about eating the same food each day. So I think
the most urgent problem is variety. Secondly,
the price is a bit too high. Many of us hope that the canteen can provide us with not only delicious but also cheaper food. Finally,
the environment is so noisy that we can’t
enjoy our meals in good mood. I suggest that there be some soft music to help us relax. These
suggestions are not just of my own, but also of may other students. We hope our respectable president will pay attention to our
suggestions. By the way,
the canteen workers are very patient and always smiling. So I think if our university offers them better conditions, they will
offer us better service. Best
wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Liming
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 150 words, and base
your composition on the outline given in Chinese below: 1. 上图所示为某校大学生平均每周使用计算机的时间:
1990年（2 hours）、1995年(4
hours)、2002年(14 hours)，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 范文： 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. 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
150 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below: 1. 上图所示为某校大学生平均每周使用计算机的时间:
1990年（2 hours）、1995年(4
hours)、2002年(14 hours)，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 范文： 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. Directions: For
this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic It Pays to Be Honest. You should write at least 120
words according to the outline given below in Chinese. 1. 当前社会上存在许多不诚实的现象
2. 诚实利人利已，做人应该诚实
It Pays to Be Honest
范文： Although
honesty is believed to be a virtue, there are still dishonest people in our society. For example, some businessmen sell fake product to
their consumers; some students cheat in the exams. Dishonest
people are short-sighted. Those who sell fake products may make money at first, but consumers won’t buy their products any more.
As a result, they will lose their fortune or even be sent to prison. By contrast, honest
people gain a lot. Those who
always tell truth or keep to their promise not only let others trust them but gain respect from other people as well. Such persons are
sure to have a lot of good friends. Because they are trustable and respectable,
everyone is eager to make friends with them, Besides, it is easier for a person with a good
record to get a good job. Generally speaking, every employer wants his employees to be
honest. So we can say that anyone who is honest will be paid back later. In a word,
honesty wins trust, respect and honor. So it is important that we should be honest. Directions: For
this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic It Pays to Be Honest. You should
write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese. 1. 当前社会上存在许多不诚实的现象
2. 诚实利人利已，做人应该诚实
It Pays to Be Honest
范文： Although
honesty is believed to be a virtue, there are still dishonest people in our society. For example, some businessmen sell fake product to
their consumers; some students cheat in the exams. Dishonest
people are short-sighted. Those who sell fake products may make money at first, but consumers won’t buy their products any more. As
a result, they will lose their fortune or even be sent to prison. By contrast, honest
people gain a lot. Those who
always tell truth or keep to their promise not only let others trust them but gain respect from other people as well. Such persons are
sure to have a lot of good friends. Because they are trustable and respectable,
everyone is eager to make friends with them, Besides, it is easier for a person with a good
record to get a good job. Generally speaking, every employer wants his employees to be
honest. So we can say that anyone who is honest will be paid back later. In a word,
honesty wins trust, respect and honor. So it is important that we should be honest. Directions:
假设你在某日某时某地目击一起车祸，就此写一份见证书。
见证书须包括以下几点： 1、车祸发生的时间及地点 2、你所见到的车祸情况 3、你对车祸原因的分析 An Eye-Witness Account of a Traffic Accident 范文： My name is
Liming. I am studying at college. A week ago I saw a traffic accident , which is still vivid in my mind. It was at
about 9:00 on Saturday morning, June 15th, when I went out of the university to visit a friend of mine at another university.
I was walking leisurely on the sidewalk when I heard a loud crash of two vehicles just at
the T-junction about 10 meters away. Two taxis crashed together. It was a traffic accident.
I went up
and found that the two taxis were badly damaged. Both hoofs were out of shape. One door of a car was knocked off and lying on the
road. One driver was blooding and another was shut in the taxi. Some people were
trying to help the driver get out of the damaged car. One man was calling to the traffic
policeman station. A lot of cars were jammed on the road. From the
stopping track on the road, it is clear that the two taxis were driving too fast. But it is just one of the reasons. In my opinion, the
taxi drivers are eager to take more passengers and make a little more money. On the other
hand, both drivers don't show concern for one another. Both of them wanted to run in
front of another. Therefore, the accident is inevitable. So far, we should let
the drivers keep it in their mind that a little slower, a little safer. Taking care of
other's lives means taking care of your own life. Directions:
图表内容是1990，1995，2000的公房和私房变化柱状表，趋势是公房越来越少，私房越 来越多。 提纲： 1.简单描述一下图表内容 2.变化原因 3.这个变化对个人和社会的影响
Changes of Ownership of Houses in China 范文： Ownership
of houses in China has changed greatly in the past decade. In the past, most houses were stateowned. But now, private houses are
everywhere. As is shown in the chart above, in 1990, the city's houses were mainly
state-owned, with a percentage of 75. This percentage became 60 in the year 1995 and then
dropped sharply to 20 in 2000. At the same time, the number of private houses has
soared up to 80 percent. There are
mainly two reasons that account for this rapid change. Firstly, the government has been forwarding the policy to support private
houses programs. These programs have proved to be very important in developing
China's economy. Secondly, with the development of economy, people's standard of living
has risen. They want to have their own houses to satisfy their needs. The change
has enabled more people to enjoy larger living space. At the same time, people feel pressure to make more money so that they
can buy their own houses. Directions:
1.简单叙述一下这位同学生病（或受伤）的情况
2.同学、老师和我是如何帮助他/她的 3.人与人之间的这种相互关爱给我的感受是……
The Day My Classmate Fell Ill (or Got Injured) 范文： During the
SARS period in this spring, the year of 2003, one of my classmates, Li ming, was struck down by the virus and was immediately sent
to hospital. The news
spread quickly on campus. At first, we were terrified and wondered if we were infected too. However, through our government's
publicity on mass media, we gradually conquered the fear and set out to try out best to
help her. Some teachers provided darly necessities while some students recorded the
English class contents for him so that Li ming could not be left behind. With our care
and concern, Li ming recovered quickly. Such an
incident teaches us a good moral. Our society is full of love, warm and peaceful, in which people-from man to woman, from individual
to individual-lend others a hand. Just like a famous song goes, "the world will
turn it to heaven only if everyone contributes a little." and I do believe that it's my
great honor to live in this love-filled paradise! Directions:
图表作文，关于一个美国大学图书馆的图书流动量（pop
fiction, general nonfiction, science, art等），给出他们的流动比例对比，说明原因，并说明你自己喜欢阅读什么样的 书。 范文： From the
table based on a survey we made of the reading preferences of students in an American university in 2002, we learnt that, of all
kinds of bookds, contemporary university students like ficitions best, which has 65.9
percent of book circulation in library while other kinds of books have low percentage: general nonfiction
--18.2, science/technology/education-10.8,art/literature/poetry--5.1. It suggests
that contemporary students are much more easily influenced by the fashion than ever before. It's a reasonable and good
phenomenon because it reveals that university students like to keep up with the
development of society. Thus they will easily adapt themselves into the new life after they
graduate from school. Generally,
I like reading nonfictions, for it is tightly connected with the reality. To some degree, it's no use reading too much fictions which
sometimes will take you into fancy fantasy. Fast life pace also don't allow me to read
books on art or poetry. To me, nonfiction is even helpful in analyzing society and
humanity. Directions: 1．建议报考的专业及理由 2．报考该专业的基本条件 3．应当如何备考 A Letter in Reply to a Friend December 27th, 2003 Dear 范文： December 27, 2003 Dear When it
comes to which major you should choose, I propose that you apply for the major of English. To begin with, English is the most popular
language in the world, which is widely used in all fields such as teaching, translation,
foreign trade and so on. What’s more, it goes without saying that English majors are more
likely to find a good job in the tighter and tighter job market. In order to
study at English Department, you have to meet the following requirements. In the first place, you have to spend a lot of
time on it, just as the old saying goes, “Practice makes perfect”. In the second place,
the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are necessary, because they
are the foundations for your future study. Last but not the least important, you need an
intense interest in learning English since “interest is the best teacher.” As far as
the preparation work is concerned, you should first of all review all the required vocabulary. In addition, you’d better spend some
time on reading and writing. Only through these measures can you hope to enroll in our
university. Directions:
Reduce Waste on Campus 1.有些大学校园浪费现象日益严重
2.浪费的危害 3.杜绝浪费, 从我做起 范文： As is known
to all, waste on campus has become a more and more serious problem. We can easily see many students dump a lot of food in the
garbage can. Some students spend thousands of yuan buying fashionable clothes and so
on. The
negative effects of waste can be shown in the following aspects. In the first place, it makes some students dependent on their parents for
money, which is harmful to their development. If they don’t learn to support
themselves, they will be “useless people ” when they
graduate. In the second place, it is not easy for our parents to arrange for our schooling. Last but not the least important, there is no
denying the fact that our country is still poor. There are many people who cannot go
to university and many poor people still need our help. As far as I
am concerned, I should set a good example to reduce waste on campus. First of all, I will refrain from wasting anything, from
food to stationery. What’s more, I’m determined to call on more schoolmates to fight against
waste. Only through these measures can we hope to reduce waste on campus. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled A Brief
Introduction to a Tourist Attraction. You should write at least 120 words according to
the following guidelines: Your role: a tour guide Your audience: a group of foreign tourists Your introduction
should include: some welcoming words the schedule for the day a description of the place the tourists will be visiting (e.g. a scenic spot or a historical site, etc.) You should
make the introduction interesting and the arrangements for the day clear to everybody. 范文： Good
morning, ladies and gentleman, welcome to Beijing. To begin with, I would like to introduce myself: I am the tourist guide from China
Travel Service and it’s great honor to stay here with all of you for a whole day. Just as the
old saying goes, “It is always a pleasure to greet a friend from afar”， I wish all of you to enjoy yourselves during this trip. The
following is schedule of the day. The first spot we are going to visit is the
Great Wall, the grandest fortification in ancient China. The next
sight to look around is the Ming Tombs, which is one of the best-preserved tombs for 13
emperors in Ming Dynasty more than one thousand years ago. In the afternoon, we will
go for the Summer Palace, the royal park for Chinese ancient emperors. Currently
we are on the way to the Great Wall. Dating back to the seven century B.C., the Great Wall is constructed by respective states for
fortifying against invasion of neighboring states. By the reasons of long history and its
length, it becomes one of the eight wonders in the world and represents the highest wisdom
and crafts. From the top of the Great Wall, we can enjoy a magnificent view of
continuous mountains, green trees and blooming wild flowers. It is no doubt that one says, “He
who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”。 Above is my
introduction to the Great Wall. If any of you have questions, please feel free to ask me at any time. Directions: 设想你买了一本英文词典，发现有这样那样的质量问题，书店的服务态度又不好，因此给 报社编辑写信。信中必须包括以下内容：
1、事情的起因 2、与书店交涉的经过 3、呼吁服务行业必须提高服务质量 范文： June 19, 2004 Dear Editor, I am
writing this letter to reflect some problems I came across recently and. appeal
to the improvement of the service industry. This
weekend I bought an English-Chinese dictionary in a bookstore near my home since its cover is elaborately designed. But when I went
home and read carefully, I found that the several pages of the dictionary have been cracked
and befouled. What is worse, the misprints spread everywhere in the dictionary and
seriously affect my comprehension. Since there was such damage and misprint to
the dictionary, I went to the bookstore to require for a replace. But to my surprise,
the staff of the bookstore turn down my request rudely and even denied the poor quality of
the dictionary. It goes
without saying that today’s face-paced
and market-oriented economy calls for much higher standard for service industry. However, to
my regret, many of the commercials fail to achieve this standard and the quality of
the staff needs to be improved. It’s self-evident that the poor quality of
practitioners in the service industry will not only deeply disappoint customers but also hamper the
development of our country’s economy. As a result, I expect your newspaper to appeal to
the service industry to attach more importance to the service improvement. Thank you
for your attention! Sincerely
yours, Sam
Directions:
A Campaign Speech 1、你认为自己具备是什么条件（能力，性格，爱好）可以胜任学生会主席工作？
2、 如果当选你将会为本校同学做什么？ 范文： Today I am
very glad to run for the president of the students‘ union. I am junior in Chemical Department. Since I came into the university, I
have always been the monitor of my class. I have done a very good job for my classmates,
and my classmates and my tacher all give me a good praise. I am good at communication
and organizing. And I like to help others. Moreover, I have a varity of hobbies,for
example, basketball, football, pingpong, etc. I am sure that I am qualified for this
position. If I become the president, I will try my best to do well. I will organize some siutable
activities for you. I will do many things for you to reache your demands as well. I am
sincerely hope you will give me a chance, and please believe me that I will be a good
president.Thank you. Directions:
1、对病人的简单介绍：目前的病情和家庭情况 2、目前的困难：无法继续承担医疗费用，需要护理 3、希望捐助，联系方式 Your Help Needed
范文： Dear friends, As some of
you may know,Lucy,a lovely girl student,a junior from the Department of Fine Arts,has been seriously ill.In fact,she has been
suffering from hepatitis, which is very dangerous. This 20-year-old girl comes from a small
town in Shangdong province. Her family has tried every means to save her. Now Lucy is
in urgent need of operation to her liver transplanted. However, her family is too poor to afford the expenses, which totaled
120,000 yuan. How can a poor family earning 1000 yuan per month afford such high
expenses? But the time is limited. They cannot afford to wait to see the disease untouched. So you help
is urgently needed. Let's do what we can to save our fellow student. The life of such a lovely girl is in your hand. Your love
can save a life. You can contact 2335648 in the daytime and 2335658 at night. National Teacher Day is always the Tuesday of the first full
week of May. And it is always for our students to give our special thanks to our lovely
teacher. I still remember last year when I was feeling lost,down and
out,I had no idea about about my life,my love,my study even doubt why I was here in the
world.So then came so much wine ang smoke,I was tired,physical and mental.I even wanted
to end my life just jumping from the top of our buliding. Then my teacher came to me, she said she knew what I was
afraid of, she aslo told me that's very common like many yong people of my age. She told
me to call her anytime I need her help.I did so ,we often chat ems and made some
phone call. I just can't remember when come the mirical.I have found myself now!!! Another teacher's day,to all the teachers,to our parents. 四级作文： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short
essay [IN honour of teachers on the occasion of Teacher's Day]. You should write at least 120 words following the outline
given below: 1. 向老师表达节日祝贺 2. 从一件小事来回忆老师的教诲和无私的奉献 3. 我如何回报老师的关爱 谎有没有必要 Telling lie is usually looked upon as an evil, because some
people try to get benefit from dishonest means or try to conceal their faults. On the other
hand,honesty is widely recognized as the best policy. Parents always try to prove the benefits of being honest
when you are a little child. A good story in this regard is .One day the child Washington
chop down his farther’ s favorite cherry tree; although knowing he would deserve to
be punished, he told his father the truth. Unexpected, his farther apprised him
rather than executing a punishment; moreover, he was encouraged to maintain the good
manner all the time. As known to all, the honest boy eventually became one of the
greatest presidents in American history. However, telling lie,despite its negative effects, sometimes
is essential in our daily life. First, the liar itself will benefit from the lie by escaping
from the pressure of unnecessary embarrassment. On the other hand, the listener will feel
more comfortable by reasonable excuses. For example, if a little girl’s farther died in an
accident, her mother would comfort her by saying" farther has gone to another
beautiful land". In such cases, a lie with original goodwill is like a naught angel who might make
the cruel nice. Furthermore, To some extent, the skills of telling lie can be regard as a
capacity of creation and imagination. Taking all those factors into consideration, we can definitely
come to the conclusion that whether telling lie is harmful depends on its original
intention and the ultimate result it will bring. If one is honest with oneself, one always learns from
mistakes, can correct a concept or a hypothesis and work further, and reach the goal
finally. 国防的重要性 As mass production is the core principle of industrial
economy, mass destruction becomes the core principle of this age. Warfare, as the
result of violence pushed to its utmost abounds, has been posing a great threat to all the
nations for a long history. First, although most of tax money goes into the national
defense budget, an ounce of prevention is worth of a pound of cure. After the first-ever
atom bomb dropped on the Japanese city on August 6,1945, more than 140,000 people
were killed in the atomic blast and tens of thousands of others died from the after
effects of radiation. Since then, the technique of battle systems has already gone through
several generations. On the other hand, despite the generally peaceful world,
local wars and racial segregations never been disconnected. At the same time,
business and governments constantly jockey for advantage over each other, sometimes
relying on less-than-legal measures including warfare. Furthermore, the computer terrorist can inflict damage on
millions of people with a single keystroke, sowing fear, suspicion, and doubt. If the
terrorisms in "9.11"used the atom bomb instead of aircraft, New York would had been destroyed
to empty land. That is the reason why American never gave up his research in military
might. Of course, arguments will be raised against my standpoint.
Some people criticize it on the grounds that these problems can be resolved through
diplomacy and dialogue. However, in my opinion, the unavoidable Information Warfare
will be waged because it can be. History clearly shows that any new technology,
regardless of its original intentions, soon finds its way into the warriors. In
conclusion, we, no matter individuals or governments, must prepare for the future we are creating. In a world today of immense technology, increasing
population and flourishing economic , investigations have shown that the global economy was
outgrowing the earth’s ecosystems. The whole industrial process which makes many of
the goods and machines we need and use in daily lives, is bound to create
a number of waste products which upset the environmental balance. As mass production is the core principle of industrial
economy, mass consumption and mass abandonment become the core principle in industrial
age. Many of these waste products can be prevented or disposed of sensibly, but
clearly while more and more new goods are produced and made more complex, there will be new
wastes to be disposed of. The rise of wastes has led to an unparalleled debate
between environmental protection and economic development. However, they often ignore that the real victim of
pollutions is not the citizen, because the rubbishes usually be gathered together and moved to an
area far from the cities. As a result, in these areas the usable fields will be
destructed, the air will be polluted, wild life, including both plants and animals will be put at risk,
moreover, many inhabitants will be weaken on account of the waste despoil with poisonous
materials from industrial companies. Whatever its underlying effects, there is no doubt that much
of the pollution could be controlled if only companies, individuals and governments
would make more effort. Globally, we can replace the automobile-based,
fossil-fuel-centered, throwaway structure with a renewable-energy-based economy that reuses
and recycles materials and has a stable population. Individuals, on the other hand,
can help to solve by cutting out unnecessary buying,excess consumption and careless
disposal of the products are use in our daily lives. 幸福是什么 Without any discussing, the key to happiness, in my opinion,
is a harmonious relationship with the people in our lives. It is the people in our lives who bring us the most
happiness. Family, friends and co-workers, who are part of our inner circle, share our
experiences, hopes and dreams, successes and frustrations, joys and pains. Too often, many
of us get on the fast track of life and take each other for granted. As a new millennium
approach, more people disregard their passion and interests and choose careers
based on job security, pay and professional promotion. As a result, they find
themselves isolated and without friends. Loneliness is a common tragedy that destroys lives.
Actually we were old enough to remember the old saying
"Money doesn’t buy happiness", yet we strive for the material objects and
pay a high price. The essence of happiness is the unconditionally love we have for the people
in our lives and their unconditionally love for us. To live life only for ourselves
will bring us nothing but sadness and misery. A self-centered life is an unhappy life. Selfishness is a
major block to happiness. Our feelings of insecurity and low self-esteem cause us to be
takers rather than givers. Our selfishness is often a mask for fear. If we don’t think too
much about ourselves, we have a lot of work to do in order to enhance our self-worth. We
must live for something greater than ourselves. To be happy, we must get out of
ourselves. An unhappy person must turn outward, not inward, to find happiness. I truly believe that the happiest people are those who love
many things. They love children, family and friends. They love sunrises and
sunsets. They love life. They have even learned to love pain and despair rather than viewing
them the opposite of happiness. 计算机 Globally, we have moved from a culture centered on network
television, cable, AM and FM radio and telephone into a digital society with mass
media,streaming information, intelligent computer. To shift to a digital economy, best
demonstrated by the explosive growth of the Internet, is transforming everyday products
and practices. Ideas expressed in soft wares, chips, communication systems, financial institutions
and mass media have enormous leverage worldwide. Beyond emails and online
shopping, the Internet promises to change dramatically huge spectrum activities.
Its benefits can be well illustrated in the following aspects. In the first place, it contributes to escape us from
laborious work, save our time, facilitate our lives. Secondly, with computer’s extensive reach into
every corner of the world, a perspective of human life can be shown only with a single
keystroke. No matter where we are, in school, business workshops, operating rooms, labs,
banks of halls of government, the Internet appears to reflect a perspective of
human life. Furthermore, computer profits us by relaxation and entertainment it
provides. But on the other hand, some people debate that it is also
inconvenient, waste the time, isolated us from people only with the company of computers,
and make our lives more complicated. Some people repair the most sophisticated
computer but can’t mend a pair of socks. Yet in fact, computer collapse the distances and
demolishes all boundaries. Whether computer is a blessing or a curse, depends on
different circumstance and the way you use it. As a new millennium approach, we look forward to
constructing a new fantasyland by combination with the wealth this new age will bring and the
high technology it will provide. 体罚的坏处 Parents usually expect too much while raising their
children. As a result, when it comes to discipline, most of them let temper flare out of control
by executing physical punishment to their children. They believe bitter pills have
wholesome sweet and they always in a panic that down to crime for youngsters is easy
without pain tastes. Investigations showed that half of parents use punishment
once or more, no matter their ethnicity, age, and socieconomic groups. However, despite
the benefits it will bring, physical punishment is a hazard, which affects not only children,
but also the parents themselves. On the first place, punishment can exert a bad impact on
children by experience of serious reprocessing, with its evident contribution to
children’s mental illness. Several studies showed that most frequent physical punishment with
maltreatment maybe lead to depression, juvenile crimes and even suicide. Thus, most
countries have already passed laws banning disciplinary action that inflicts
physical suffering on a child. On the other hand, parents might also affect by their
punishment behavior. When they lose them temper with their kids, they might feel irritated,
sometimes even worse than children do. Moreover, the physical punishment, regardless
its original intentions, has a negative impact on the bond between parents and children, on
the account of frustrations, misunderstandings and even tears it will
bring. Taking all those factors into consideration, I would argue
that law are not the key to a violence-free, psychologically healthy upbringing,
communication is. While Parents are establishing a bridge with a child during dialogue and
equally exchange, they will both profit from it. Remember, serious punishment add sorrow and
pain to our life, on the contrary, communication is the only remedy for better family
relationship.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay[IN honour
of teachers on the occasion of Teacher's Day]. You should write at least 120 words
following the outline given below: 1,向老师表达节日祝贺 2,从一件小事来回忆老师的教诲和无私的奉献 3,我如何回报老师的关爱 范文： This is
Teachers' Day and a time to be grateful to all teachers. This profession deserves the special recognition and respect. There is no
more appropriate time than this to honour you and others in your chosen field. You have
my eternal gratefulness. Have a happy Teachers' Day. The whole secret of the
teacher's force lies in the conviction that men are convertible. Teacher, who educate
children, deserve more honor than parents, who merely gave them birth; for the
latter provided more life, while the former ensure a good life. What sculpture is to a block
of marble, education is to the soule. My
heartfelt thanks to you, dear teacher. On the voyage of life, you have kindled the light of hope for me. What you have done enriches my
mind and broadens my view. On this day I honour you sincerely.No one deserves a bigger
thank you than you. One day is hardly enough to show our gratitude. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 mins to write
a short essay entitled Say No to Pirated Products. You should write at Least 150 words
following the outline given below: 1. 目前盗版的现象比较严重 2. 造成这种现象的原因及危害 3. 我们应该怎么做 Useful
words and expressions: 盗版：piracy
(n.) 盗版产品：pirated
products 知识产权：：intellectual
property rights 侵犯版权：infringe
sb's copyright; copyright infringement 范文： Nowadays,
the problem of piracy has become more and more serious. Books, tapes, VCDs and others high-tech products have been pirated.
For instance,when a new product comes onto market, most probably, its pirated
counterpart will soon put on its appearance in the market, too. Piracy has
caused a great loss to legitimate producers, inventors and writers in many ways. To start with,the pirated products often cost
much less than the genuine ones so that they enjoy a better trading position in spite
of their relatively poor quality. The genuine products, on the contrary, sell poorly. What's
worse, pirated books sometimes do great harm to the authors' reputation due to
some misprints.In the long run,pirated products may have a negative impact on
customers. Those legitimate producers' creativity and enthusiasm may be deeply hurt by
the fact that some customers are more interested in the pirated products for
the sake of small gains. In my
opinion, it's high time that everyone started the battle against piracy. First,customers should develop their consciousness to resist
the pirated products. Second,the government should take effective measures to put
an end to piracy. Finally,laws must be strictly enforced to completely ban
piracy. Only in this way can we wipe the pirated products out of our life. 雅思考试范文（1）
： 热 政府应负责国防和基础设施以外的服务吗？ 成荫 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Present a written argument or case to an educated
non-specialist audience on the following topic. A government’s role is only to provide defense capability
and urban infrastructure (roads, water supplies, etc.) All other services (education,
health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the
community. You should write at least 250 words. You should you your own ideas, knowledge and experience and
support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. Topic words: A government’s role – the job a government should do Defense
capability – the ability to defend people against attack Infrastructure – roads, water
supply Private groups or individuals – businesses, charities or private people Task words: To what extent do you agree or disagree with… Questions I must ask myself: Do I think the statement is true? Is it true in all cases
and countries? Do I disagree entirely with the statement? The answer must: Explain what you think a government should do. Give reasons
for your opinion, with examples to show why your reasons are right. Give reasons
and examples to show why other opinions are not right. Sample Essay: Government can only provide a limited range of services for
citizens. Certain types of service, however, must be provided by government, whereas
both government and private groups or individuals can share the responsibility
to provide other services. - Introduction states the writer’s attitude to the opinion in
the writing task. A government must provide those services which are essential
to a country. These include defense capabilities and social security. Private
enterprise and the profit motive should not form part of these essential services. On the
other had, some services could be provided by either government or private groups or both.
Education and health care are examples of such services. A government must provide at
least a basic level of education and health care so all citizens can have access to
them. Private enterprise, though, could also provide services in these areas for those
who wish to pay for them. - 1st argument: what governments must provide, with supporting
statement - 2nd argument: providers of other services, with examples Urban infrastructure is another area where government and
private groups or individuals can share responsibility. Governments must build and
maintain a system of roads, but toll roads can be built and road maintenance carried out by
private contractors. Similarly, other infrastructures, such as water or
electricity supply, can be operated by private companies. - More support and examples for 2nd
argument To sum up, there are some services such as defence and
social security which must be provided by government. Other services, for example water
supply or education, could be provided by both government and private enterprise.
Consequently, it is not true to say that a government’s role is only to provide some
services while others should be provided by the private sector. In fact, both government and
private groups can share in the provision of most services. - Conclusion re-states main
arguments and paraphrases opinion in the writing task. Remember: this sample answer is one of several satisfactory
ways to answer the question. Other essays which respond to the writing task
would also be acceptable. Source: Prepare for IELTS, by Vanessa Todd & Penny
Cameron, 1996, UTS, Australia. For non-profit educational use only. 电脑是否现代教育所必须？ 成荫 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Present a written argument or case to an educated
non-specialist audience on the following topic. Are computers an essential feature of modern education? What
subjects can be better taught using computers? Are there aspects of a good
education that cannot be taught using computers? You should write at least 250 words. 提示 You should you your own ideas, knowledge and experience and
support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. Topic words: Computers Essential features / absolutely necessary Modern education / good education Task words: There are no specific task words. Three separate questions
are given. Questions I should ask myself: Do I think computers are essential for education? What
subjects do I think are best be learnt using computers? What do I think are the features of
a good education, and are computers important in it? The answer must: Answer each of the three related questions. If you answer
the second and third question you will answer the first question, which is the most
general and gives the basic topic of the essay. Show which subjects can benefit from the use of a
computer, and explain why a computer is so useful. Show what cannot be taught by
computer, and explain why a computer cannot help with those areas. After explaining when
computers are useful and when not, write a compulsion in which you say whether
computers are essential in education or not, using arguments from your essay. 范文(在阅读此范文之前你至少已经花了一些时间写作) Computers are now essential in many areas of life – modern
banking, retail and information exchange among others. However, this is not true
for education. At a simple level some subjects may be better taught using computers,
but to explain important concepts a human teacher is still indispensable. -
Introduction shows main idea There are some subjects in which a computer can be used
successfully to teach. Elementary mathematics, elementary language leaning, any
area which requires a student to memorize basic facts through repetition is well
suited to computer learning. The computer can be programmed to provide an endless number
of simple questions, and as the student answers these questions the facts are
learned and reinforced. - Why computers do well, with examples However, in the learning and practice of more complex ideas,
the computer is not adequate. A computer can evaluate an answer as right or
wrong, but it cannot determine why. It cannot find out why a student is making mistakes,
and then re-present important concepts in a different way so the student will understand.
It cannot determine at what stage in a mathematics problem the student has made an
error, it can only indicate that the final answer is wrong. Tasks involving reasoning cannot
be taught by computers, as there are too many variables for a computer to deal with
successfully. - What computers cannot be, with an example Thus, while computers may be useful as a tool for practicing
simple skills, they are not an essential feature of modern education, because they
cannot monitor a student’s grasp of concepts, nor evaluate a student’s reasoning. Until
further developments in computers are made the human teacher will remain
indispensable. - Conclusion re-states main ideas Remember: this sample answer is one of several satisfactory
ways to answer the question. Other essays which respond to the writing task
would also be acceptable. Source: Prepare for IELTS, by Vanessa Todd & Penny
Cameron, 1996, UTS, Australia. 病人态度和医院治疗哪个更有效？ 成荫 题目 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Present a written argument or case to an educated
non-specialist audience on the following topic. A number of different medical traditions are now widely
known and used: Western medicine (using drugs and surgery), herbal medicine,
acupuncture (using needles at certain points of the body), homoeopathy (using minute doses
of poisons), and so on. How important is the patient's mental attitude towards
his/her treatment in determining the effectiveness of the treatment? You should write at least 250 words. You should you your own ideas, knowledge and experience and
support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. 提示 你可以按照下面的提纲写作： Different medical traditions (a list of examples is given) Patient's mental attitude: the way the patient feels about
the treatment Effectiveness of the treatment: how much better does it make
the patient? 在写作之前，请问自己以下的问题:
Do I think
the patient's attitude is important? What
examples can I give where the patient's attitude was important, or irrelevant? 在文章中你必须: Describe
some of the different ways people feel about medical treatment (hopeful, hopeless, trusting, skeptical...). Say if in
your opinion the feelings affect the treatment or not. Give
examples to support your argument about why the treatments were effective or ineffective. 范文(在阅读此范文之前你至少已经花了一些时间写作) A wide range of medical treatments is available today.
Patients may wonder which will be the most effective, and whether their own mental attitude to
the type of treatment might affect its success. This essay will consider the second of
these questions. - Topic words used. Task of essay explained. Many people visit their doctor or go to hospital with
complete trust in the expert care offered by conventional services. However, some people do
not get a satisfactory result. For example, the drugs they are prescribed may have
unpleasant side-effects. Their initial positive attitude towards their treatment does them
little good. - Idea in both paragraphs: that people may not get what they expect; with
examples. Similarly, those patients who trustfully choose alternative
treatments over traditional medicine may find themselves disillusioned. Less rigorous
qualification standards among alternative practitioners may mean that some healers give
ineffective or damaging advice. The result, again, is that a patient who entered
treatment with confidence leaves that treatment disillusioned. On the other hand, patients may try a style of treatment
with some skepticism. A person used to conventional medicines and drugs may be suspicious
of treatments based on diet and lifestyle changes. Yet if they follow such
programs, they may in fact notice improvements in their conditions, in spite of their
skepticism. Equally, a patient opposed to conventional medicine may have an accident and be saved
by the effective treatment of conventional emergency services. - Idea: that something
you don't like can still help you. In conclusion, it appears that the mental attitude of the
patient is not the most significant factor in determining the outcome of the treatment. Patients
who enter treatment confidently may leave disillusioned while those who begin
treatment skeptical of the results may find themselves surprised with what they have
gained. Patients should seek the advantages which each style of care can offer. - Main
argument of essay is stated. Remember: this sample answer is one of several satisfactory
ways to answer the question. Other essays which respond to the writing task
would also be acceptable. Source: Prepare for IELTS, by Vanessa Todd & Penny
Cameron, 1996, UTS, Australia. For non-profit educational use only. 是否应当限制私人小汽车？ You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Present a written argument or case to an educated
non-specialist audience on the following topic. The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual
freedom of movement. Moreover, the automobile has become a status symbol. Yet the
use of private motor vehicles has contributed to some of today’s most serious
problems. How can the use of private motor vehicles be reduced? You should write at least 250 words. You should you your own ideas, knowledge and experience and
support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. Topic words: Private motor vehicles privately owned cars Serious problems eg. Pollution, traffic jams, accidents Task words: How can … be reduced? Note: answer question “how can…” not “Should the use of cars
be reduced?” The task is in the final question, not in the preceding sentences. The answer must: Suggest some ways to stop people from using their cars so
much, eg. Government measures, education campaigns. Sample Essay The private motor vehicle has given us a freedom our
ancestors could not dream about. We can travel swiftly, and usually safely, over the roads
which have been built to accommodate our cars. People can display their wealth by
driving a car which may cost as much as another person’s home. - Introduction: advantages
of cars (brief) Sadly the car has become a disadvantage as well as a boom.
The car pollutes the atmosphere, may be involved in serious accidents, and by its
very numbers blocks roads and chokes cities. How can we reduce its use? - Brief
statement of problem: disadvantages of cars The car is only desirable if we can use it easily, so we
might begin by reducing access to parking spaces in the cities and simultaneously increasing
the quality and availability of public transport. Cars could be banned form certain parts of
the city, thus forcing people to walk or to use public transport. - Ideas for cutting the
number of cars The expense of buying and running a car can be raised. If
the motorist is faced with a high purchase price, high road tax, high insurance premiums
and substantial fines he or she may reconsider the purchase. A corresponding reduction
in the price of public transport would help this financial argument against car
ownership. Neither of these arguments will sway the super rich who can
afford the status cars, but it would perhaps encourage them to look at other ways of
demonstrating their wealth. However we do it, reducing the number of cars on the road
will reduce the problems of pollution and the congestion which can bring cities to a
standstill. - Conclusions: states the benefits of reducing the number of cars Remember: this sample answer is one of several satisfactory
ways to answer the question. Other essays which respond to the writing task
would also be acceptable. Source: Prepare for IELTS, by Vanessa Todd & Penny
Cameron, 1996, UTS, Australia. For non-profit educational use only. Writing Essays 1. Sample essay: Every week millions of people buy lottery tickets, hoping
their small investment will make them rich. They often believe that if they won a million
dollars, their troubles would be over. If they actually got the money, would their dreams
come true? Whether people live "happily ever after" when they
win the lottery probably depends on what their dreams are. Money can buy some things but not
others. Cash buys houses, cars, and college educations; it pays for
medical treatment and clears up overdue bills. Money also purchases travel and new
experiences. A million dollars could allow someone to quit a tough, boring job and
try for something better. It could provide a feeling of security. On the other hand, winning so much money could actually
cause some problems. A person who quit working might eventually become bored or
lose some self-respect. Family members might squabble over what should be purchased.
Long-lost friends, relatives, and even complete strangers are likely to want a
handout. The winner must then decide whom to help and whom to offend. Despite all these drawbacks, I would rather win the money
than not. The difficulties of having to manage a million dollars are troubles I would like
to have. 2. Sample essay: "After the baby is born, things will never be the
same." People say that to expectant parents-and they are right! It will be a long time before those parents can again sleep
late in the morning. A baby wakes early, screaming for food. The toddler thinks 6 a.m.
is the right time to start the day. After that come early school mornings. It will be years before the parents can go anywhere together
on the spur of the moment. Every outing must be planned ahead so that a baby-sitter can
be found. The budget will be stretched, the work load will get heavier, and by the
time parents can be alone, they may be too tired to talk. Still, people want children. Why? One reason is that children are a link to the future. They
will probably be here after the parents are gone. In addition, their children will live
after them. A deeper reason for wanting children, perhaps, is that the
more people we have to love, the more fulfilled our lives can be. By giving to a child,
people enrich their own lives. In the end, we live not only for ourselves, but for others. 3. Sample essay: It hurts to look at a paycheck and see how much of it was
taken out for income tax. That money could have paid some important bills. It is easy to
dream of doing away with the income tax and keeping all that money for ourselves. If there were no income tax, however, the government would
have a lot less to spend. The money we send to Washington seems to fall into a black
hole and disappear. Actually, though, many people depend on it. The money pays
the salaries of government employees, who provide services from drug control
to highway building. It supports our military defense. Also, much of the money is
returned to people in the form of student loans, veterans' benefits, and payments to
farmers, for example. The government has been working to cut its budget lately. With
every cut, someone complains loudly. So if the income tax were eliminated, other taxes would have
to make up for it. Paying those other taxes would also hurt. Sales taxes fall most
heavily on poor people. Taxes on manufacturers only result in higher prices to consumers. Income taxes are not fun to pay. But doing without them
would be worse. In my opinion, income taxes should be made as fair as possible. Then we
each must "bite the bullet" and do our share. 4. Sample essay: Television has changed both the way we spend our time and
what we know about the world. Some of the changes brought by television have
improved our way of life, but others have made it worse. People today on the average spend several hours a day
watching television. In times past, they would sit on their front steps and visit on nice
evenings. This neighborly visiting built close friendships, but it seldom takes place
any longer. Even though families may all watch TV together, they may not communicate much.
Some women have called themselves "sports widows" because their husbands
spend every spare minute watching televised football, baseball, and other sports. On the other hand, people have learned more about the world
because of television. People in small towns know more about the city, and people
in cities have learned about the country. Politicians, celebrities, wars, and disasters
appear in the living room. Programs take viewers to the bottom of the sea, the tops of
mountains, and even outer space. Some people think television leads to violence, immorality,
and greed for possessions. I am not sure whether this is true. However, good or bad, TV
is here to stay. It is up to each of us to make the most of its opportunities and avoid
its problems. 5. Sample essay: When lack of money prevents us from having something we want
very much, it is tempting to dream of being rich. It is hard to keep in mind
that Americans are already wealthy compared with people in many other parts of the
world. Our modern conveniences would have been the envy of kings in times
past. Just the same, most people would like a larger. Whether most people are capable of
making a lot of money is another question. People in average circumstances can often get ahead through
education, hard work, and careful money management. But getting ahead is not the
same as actually becoming rich. Only a small percentage of Americans could be called truly
wealthy. Some people joined this group from ordinary beginnings. Usually they have done
it by carefully riding some major development in the economy on its way up. In the past,
great fortunes have been made in oil, steel, and railroads. Recently, some people
have made millions in computers and real estate. Usually, though, it takes money to make money. Big investors
often start rich and then get richer. Most of us cannot strike oil or start the next new technical
breakthrough. Most people are not born into wealthy families, either. In America it
certainly is possible to become more prosperous. But unless someone wins the lottery, real
wealth is not very likely to come along. 6. Sample essay: You come home alone after a long day at work. You open the
door to your home. No one is there. Is it blessed silence you hear - or echoing
emptiness? The millions of people who live alone today may have either
experience. Some love living alone, yet others wish they didn't have to. When they open that door at night, people who live alone do
not have to put up with demands or listen to someone's noise or meet anyone's dinner
deadlines. They do not have to debate about which TV program to watch or stay off
the phone because someone else is expecting an important call. No one else
messes up their kitchen. But when they are sick, no one else will bring them an
aspirin or call the doctor. Preparing dinner for one can be difficult, and eating dinner
for one night after night can be very lonely. Perhaps no one really cares what they did
all day. If they are feeling sad, there may be no one to cheer them up. Some people who live
alone say the worst times come when something very good happens because there is no
one to share the joy. During the course of a lifetime, one may sometimes live with
others and sometimes live alone. Each way of life has its advantages. Learning to take
advantage of them is one key to contentment. Change Change has been the one constant in my life. While staring
out at the bleak Wisconsin winter, I think back to my beginnings on a warm tropical
island. The biggest change was probably the first — moving from that buzzing
Spanish-speaking isle to the sleepy sea-side town that was Tampa in 1978. It took me some time
to realize that the other pre-schoolers could not understand my native tongue. Before
long, I too was speaking their language. Five years later I, an excited eight-year-old girl, boarded
a school bus in New Jersey. The excitement quickly turned to fear as I heard rampant
swearing in the back of the bus. I was truly shocked when the bus driver did nothing to
stop the vulgarity. In my schools in Florida such behavior would have met with a bar
of soap and a visit to the principal’s office. A year later, I had a "Jersey"
accent, and had started swearing too. After nine years my family then moved to a place called
"a whole ’nother country": Texas. I discovered that everything is bigger in Texas, from
the size of a glass of ice tea to the distances on the road. My mother added barbecued
brisket to the regular menu of turkey and Idaho potatoes on Monday and arroz con pollo on
Tuesday. The incredibly friendly Texans, wearing cowboy boots and
going to high school football games on Friday nights, seemed a totally different breed
from my friends in New Jersey. A slight drawl entered my speech. In two years time, I found myself in the mountains of rural
Bolivian. As part of a team of doctors and students researching hypertension on a group of
African- Bolivian villagers, I quickly learned a new vocabulary that included medical and
anthropological terms. The greatest test of my linguistic abilities came when a
villager accused me of drinking blood samples in some kind of vampire-like witchcraft ritual. I
had to bridge a vast cultural gulf to explain a DNA isolation and analysis protocol in Spanish
to someone who had never heard of a gene much less a double helix. A year later I stood in a line at a McDonalds outside Buenos
Aires asking for a sorbeto with a Puerto Rican accent and receiving a blank stare in
return. I did not realize that in Argentina the word for straw was papote. Working at the U.S.
embassy, I could clearly see the obvious differences between the U.S. and Argentina,
but being out among the people and actually experiencing the culture helped me begin
to understand and appreciate the subtle differences which, when taken
together, make up a people. Each place I have lived has its differences, from the
obvious distinctions of Wisconsin and Texas weather, to the regional variations of the Spanish
language. I bring with me wherever I go a part of those places and the impact they
have had on my life, most evident to others by the variations in my speech. Beneath
all the accents, however, lies something more significant, for I believe who you are is
immeasurable more important than where you were. When I was younger, I could not clearly
discern between situations where I should or should not adopt the ways of those around
me. With maturity however I have come to understand the crucial difference between
adaptation and assimilation. I have chosen to reject the vulgarity of the New Jersey school
bus; I have also adopted the Texans’ warm and friendly manner. Having experienced
frequent moves to very different surroundings, I can adapt without compromising
what is important to me while learning from each new setting. A sign hung in my garage for many years that said,
"Home is where you can scratch where it itches." To me this means that home is
wherever you are comfortable and secure with yourself and your surroundings. I will be at
home and prepared to meet new challenges wherever I am. Starting over so many times has
taught me not to fear failure, but rather to embrace opportunities for change. 1. 咨询信--要求更改课程 Dear professor Moss: I am Sandy Lee, an undergraduate student of the department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering. At the beginning of this semester, I
registered one of your courses, African Literature and Culture. It is a two-hour
course held on every Thursday afternoon. Yesterday, I received a notice from my department
that a major course, Computer Principle, would be changed to Thursday afternoon.
This major course conspicuously influences my credits and it is every
important to me.Unfortunately, I can not study your course this semester. Because of your
reputation and my enthusiasm in literature, I hope I could study this course in next semester. I also heard that another course of
yours, China Literature, is held every Friday afternoon. If the registration of this
course hasn’t closed yet, I will be so glad to participate in your class. Sorry to bother you, your help will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours, Sandy Lee 作为一名员工，为本饭店的发展提建议 Dear General Manager,
As a staff of Sales Department, I'm very glad to see the
rapid development of our hotel. With the coming of New Year, I am writing to you to present
my suggestion on the further improvement of our hotel—to establish a website of our own
to attract more clients. Firstly, with the development of Internet, more and more
people are willing to go to the outside world through the information on Internet. Thus if
we could establish our own website and introduce ourselves on it, more friends,
especially foreign friends, could know our latest promotion at home whenever they want.
Secondly, according to the statistics of World Hotel Association, 33% of clients made
hotel reservation through the Internet last year. And the proportion will largely increase
in year 2000. Thus if we could introduce reservation system on our homepage, clients could
contact us and make reservation directly. Finally, hotel promotion on Internet
could reduce our operation cost greatly. As someone says that Internet shorten the distance of the
world, I believe that the one who could make use of Internet effectively today will be the
winner tomorrow. We will get a lot and have a brilliant future. Yours sincerely, Livia Lim 用纳税人的钱修路，改善交通状况 To construct and maintain roads is a public service
administered by the government. However, where does the money come from? Somebody believe
that the government should allocate money from national finance on the road
construction; but others think that the roads are constructed for people, so every
tax-payer has the responsibility for constructing and maintaining the roads. It is so called
“What is taken from the people is used in the interests of the people.” To the first opinion, since government is the administrative
organ, it has responsibility to do overall plan on those public services of city
construction, including constructing the road. They think that the government should do plan and
allocate every penny on all things concerning people’s life. However in reality, the government cannot do all specific
plans and money allocations on every detail concerning the society running. It only has the
right of macro-adjustment and control. To be specific on the road construction, many people
believe that based on the principle above, since the road is constructed for the
convenience of people themselves, every tax-payer has duty to devote a little on
the road construction, which is not only for the city overall plan, but also for their own
use fundamentally. Once the constructions finish, the roads will be wider and longer,
the facilities along the roads will be better in use, by then people could further improve their
working efficiency, etc.. As I know, the second opinion is more reasonable and
feasible, because it has two advantages: Firstly, the government could reduce heavy
burdens, simplify and make clear the usage of money; Secondly, tax-payers are clear
about the usage of money they turn over, thus improve the transparency. Therefore, it
is a good measure for both sides to allocate money from the tax paid by people on the
road construction. 遗失信----财物遗失在民航班机上,写信给机场海关请求帮助 Dear officer: On 01/01/2000, I am writing to inform you that I lost my bag
on your flight and ask for your help.I took flight CA983 from Beijing to Los Angeles.
When the flight arrived at Los Angeles, because of my carelessness, I left my handbag, a
black leathered bag, on my seat. There are some important things in it, including my
passport, ID card, credit card, some checks and one thousand US Dollars. But the most
important thing is my business address book, in which record all my clients’ phone numbers
and appointment agenda in the following two weeks. Since this bag is very important to me, my friends told me
that I should contact your department to seek help, so I write this letter to you
anxiously. Hope you and your staff can help me find my lost bag. Your meticulous and
warmhearted help will be greatly appreciated. For information about my lost thing, please contact me in
the following ways. Mobile phone: 13901160626 Home phone: 82326258 Office phone: 82326255 Yours faithfully Will Smith 01/04/2000 有人给学校捐款，建议如何使用 Dear President,
November 11, 1999 I ' m very happy to hear that a famous author has donated
considerable money to our institute. And I think we could use it to establish an
education fund to aid our teachers to study abroad. Firstly, teachers could increase their teaching level and
enrich their knowledge by studying aboard. For teachers of a language institute, this
kind of experience is really necessary. Teachers would consider that as a kind of prize
and therefore work harder for that. Secondly, our institute could be benefited from
doing that. Since we could provide the overseas-studying chance for our teachers,
graduates with high score in the Normal Colleges are more willing to come to our institute.
Thirdly, that will help our students. Our last year's survey showed that 65% of our
students prefer the language teachers who had overseas-studying experience. In a word, I think that using the donated fund to assist our
teachers to study abroad is a good way to promote the healthy development of our
institute. Please take good consideration of my advice. Thanks! Yours sincerely, Livia Liu 表扬信---餐厅服务,饭菜质量,菜单更新 Dear Manager: I am a reporter from the News Weekend. Because of the demand
of my work, I often come to Beijing to do interviews. Your hotel is my favorite,
because of the comfortable living conditions, and the considerate service, especially
your excellent food. The restaurants in your hotel have many kinds of delicious
food such as Chinese food, Japanese food, French food and so on. Among these delicious
foods, I like the Beijing Toast Duck best, not only because of its Chinese
characteristics but also its special taste for people from all over the world. So every time I
come here I always choose this course. Furthermore, what impressed me most is the high quality
service, it always makes me feel at home. Waiters and waitresses are so kind and
warmhearted that they always earnestly recommend every new or special food of the
restaurant. I will recommend your hotel and restaurant to my friends without any reservation
and hesitation. Hope your hotel and restaurant will be more prosperous in
the future. Faithfully yours, Will Smith 01/01/2000 Letter of request Dear Sirs, We are planing a full day party to celebrate the completion
of our Business Language Training Course on June 30, 2000. The party will start at
10:00. President of our institute will deliver an opening speech. After lunch comes the
singing and dancing show, followed by a cake and champion celebration at 17:00.
Karaoky and disco will begin at 18:30 and end at about 12:30. There will be 100 to 150
attendees for the event and half of them will stay overnight at the hotel. As suggested by one of our professors, your hotel offers
various recreational facilities. Therefore, we would like to make your hotel as our party's
venue. Please reserve the following according to our program: ² A
150-square meter meeting room, theater-style with 2 standing microphones, 5 wireless microphones and 1 podium; ² A 18-meter
banner; ² Buffet
lunch including soft drink; ²
60-centimeter cakes and 30 bottles of champion; ² 60 standard
rooms Please quote the above separately and let us know the term
of payment. Should you have further questions, please feel free to contact me. Contact Way: Tel: (8610)68882150/68882151 Fax:
(8610)68882250 Thank you in anticipation for your kind assistance and
looking forward to your earliest reply. Yours faithfully, Karen Wong Celebration Party Preparation Committee 给小孩零用钱的利与弊(Pocket
Money) With the development of our modern society, people’s living
conditions become much more comfortable. But along with intense competition,
parents have less time to consider children’s needs in all-round. One method to solve this
contradiction is to give children some pocket money.
Pocket money is useful to children. But whether the children are considerable enough to make correct use of these money.
There are two viewpoints about the pocket money. Some people think that giving
children pocket money will make them become luxurious. Others think that will not lead to
such disadvantage. In my opinion, both of them are partially reasonable. Someone believe that giving children pocket money really has
many advantages. With pocket money, children can buy their daily necessities such
as pencils, little toys, and snack food they like. It will give children a certain
freedom to select what they want, make them aware rules of the equivalent exchange. Since time to
parents is very precious, giving pocket money to children help them to save time spent
in shopping, but used in busy working and earning money. Others insist that there are undoubtedly some disadvantages
in spending pocket money. First, young children do not know how to use pocket
money appropriately, they possibly consume all the money to buy expensive merchandise
that they like, and then ask for extra money from their parents. Some parents cosset
their children, and always give them a large amount of pocket money. Such conditions
will make children become more and more prodigal. Second, since adults do not
supervise the procedure of shopping, children could probably buy something that is not
suitable for their age, such as adult magazines. Judging these two viewpoints above-mentioned, I think that
parents should give their children a limited amount of pocket money. There are some
preconditions: the amount of pocket money must be finite; the parents should instruct
their children how to use the money moderately and what is suitable to them; for a costly
merchandise, parents themselves should take children to buy it. With these
preconditions, pocket money will do no harm to their children. 你因病住院,写表扬信,表扬医护人员的医德,服务,环境卫生 Dear Sir: I am a business man from America, and my name is David
Smith. Last month it was the first time that I traveled to Beijing for business, signing
a contract with a Chinese food company. Unfortunately I got a bad flu and then had a fever.
I was sent to your hospital. Because my temperature was nearly 40 degree centigrade, I
was asked to be in hospital. I worried about my business and the delay of
signing the contact would lead to great losses to my company. However, After the doctors’
careful treatment and nurses’ patient care, I was recovered only in 4 days. I completed the negotiation with the food company smoothly
and signed the contract on time finally. So I sincerely appreciate all the staffs in
your hospital who helped me full-heatedly. I was deeply impressed by the kind doctors
and nurses, the pleasant and comfortable environment, and considerate services. I have no
relatives and friends in Beijing, but I felt at home in your hospital. I will always
remember all those warmhearted persons and your hospital in my heart. Best wishes to you all! Faithfully yours, David Smith Children learn best by observing the behavior of adults and
copying it. The Process of growing up is very complex for children.
Among countless factors that influence children's growth, the behavior of adults plays a
significant role in shaping children's inclination and character. After the baby is
born, the first and the nearest adults are his/her parents. Although the baby is just slur
pronunciation, the little baby has started to learn from their parents by observing and
copying the adults' talk. This learning environment is important for the babies. There is a special case reported by the press. A baby was
abandoned when she was born. A sow fed her as a piglet. When she was about eight
years old, some villagers found her, her intelligence was just similar to the two-year
old baby and all of her behaviors were looked like a pig. From this case, we know
child is a "mirror" which will reflect the behavior of the closet adults. Along with the children's growth, adults will influence them
much more, such as logical thinking, making decision, cooperation with others, etc..
The behavior of adults can give children both good and bad influence. Most of the behaviors
represent adults' inclination. For instance, if media report chiefly on the
shadow side of the society, children will easily incline to violence and excessive sex.
Therefore, they will be infected with bad mental state. Behavior is a direct and convincing method to teach
children. Things are easier said than done. Parents always tell children those principles
repeatedly, but most children can not accept it through these boring method. Adults’
behavior is the most effective education method to let them observe the whole process of
how to deal with the problems. The children will learn from you naturally. Children are like young trees, they need to be carefully
irrigated, fertilized and trimmed. Your behavior will be greatly helpful to shape them into
useful talents. 是否应将动物关在动物园里 Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but poor alternative to
a natural environment. Is it necessary to keep animals in zoos? In the modern society, zoos are almost indispensable places
in large cities for people to visit. In some large zoos, there are various animals from
space to sea, and from primitive invertebrates to advanced and intelligent mammals. In the
zoos, all animals, including those rare animals, such as panda, Africa elephant, and
North-East tiger, could enjoy good care and protection away from any hurt. However, along
with the stronger natural environmental protection consciousness, many people think
that to put animals into small cages will change their living instincts, and
therefore break the ecological balance. Viewed from the basic relations between animals and human
beings, animals should have the equal freedom with human beings. They are all forms
of life. Animals have their own living instinct, and it is this instinct that forms the
biological chain of the Earth. This relation is called “Ecological Balance” academically. For
example, insect—bird—snake. If most birds in a region are killed and locked into cages by
human beings, the pests will eat out all crops, and snakes will lose a large part of food
(bird)-resources, therefore leading to starvation and death. This opinion sounds ideal theoretically. However in reality,
human beings and other animals cannot stay together peacefully on the Earth.
Because of human beings’ lust for fortune, many valuable animals are killed or sold,
especially those endangered species. Therefore, zoos appear as an active way for people to
protect those poor animals. First, this is an action not only for animals but also for human
being itself. Once the biological chain is broken, human beings will be punished inevitably.
Next, zoos can serve a purpose of educating and entertaining people, narrowing the
distance between human beings and animals. Last, zoos can be a scientific study
center to rescue more endangered spices and make animals better serve people’s
need. The key point of this topic is freedom or protection. In my
opinion, those two aspects can be unified. It is necessary to keep animals in zoos for the
purpose of protection, teaching and study. Let’s think it further, the purpose of all these
actions is to make animals live happier, therefore, maintain the ecological balance, hence
protect our own living environment. Writes an essay, considering and assessing arguments for and
against the following view: As reading is important for a good education, we
should encourage our children to read whatever appeals to them. The famous English philosopher Francis Bacon said,
"Reading makes a full man". Reading books can strongly shape you inclination, mature
your thoughts, widen you horizon and enrich your personality. Life is limited, but
knowledge is boundless. The more books we read, the more knowledge we get. Hence, We
should encourage our children to read more books. However, books can also be harmful, particularly the
pornographic books. Bad books contain evil thoughts. In them, there might be much
description about violence, superstition, and sex. Let's suppose that you are in the
position of a parent. Would you allow your children to read whatever appeals to them? If
your answer to the question is "yes", you are either extremely permissive or just
plain irresponsible. If children read bad books, the evil thoughts would poison their mind gradually.
They will be dispirited and perhaps commit a crime. Good books, on the other hand, teach and help children to do
good things. Good books are children's real companions, and they are both
instructive and inspiring. Children know past events from history books, study communication by
language book, learn space and numbers through mathematics books. In a word,
different kinds of good books can give them a large amount of ideas and knowledge. Consequently, those who read good books can be inspired to
grow healthily, while those who read bad ones will lead a wicked life and meet with
miserable failure. So before we encourage our children to read books, we should teach and
help them to identify good and bad books. 父母是否应该花更多的时间同子女在一起 In China, both of the parents have their jobs. With the
development of economy, people tend to pursue high quality living conditions. Most of the
parents try their best to offer their children comfortable circumstances, but they seldom
have time to stay with their children. In my point of view, no matter how busy they are,
they should make the best use of their time to stay with their children. First, the love between children and adults will be improved
by spending more time on their children. Children could feel parents’ affection
through the genial conversation and sharing their pleasure with them. Every time when parents
take them to amusement park, help them to prepare their birthday parties, applaud
for them when they are competing in the sports meeting, the time they spend with
children will become treasure in their memories. Second, children need the direction from their parents.
There are some wrong behaviors in our society such as dishonesty, corruption, violence and
eroticism and so on. Children have weak resistance in defending this detrimental
influence. In this case, parents’ instructions seem to be very important to children’s growth.
Parents should sit down and talk with them about what they should do and should not do.
In addition, if parents often spend time in staying with their children, adults’ good
behaviors will greatly influence their children. Here I do not deny that there are some disadvantages in
spending too much time on children. Some parents restrict their children, and give
them little freedom to develop their interests. Therefore, I emphasize that parents should
educate and instruct their children appropriately in their spare time apart from their
busy works. 机器翻译与学外语的contradiction
Topic: Some people say that computers can translate all
kinds of languages. Therefore, children do not need to learn foreign languages any more.
What's your position? Sample answer: With the rapid development of computer science, computer can
translate all kinds of languages. Therefore, some people say that children need not
study foreign languages any more. From my point of view, I think computer will never
take the place of human beings. Firstly, language is closely related to a country's culture.
Through language study, students can know the culture of a country. For example, if
you study English, you can know a lot of things about English literature, English
poetry, English festivals and English customs. I am English major. I like English romantic poems
very much. The beautiful verses by Shalley, Burns and other famous English poets are
still very popular in modern literature. We also enjoy some English festivals like
Halloween, April Fools Day and Christmas, when people celebrate in night clubs and bars
and have a lot of fun. Secondly, computer is only a machine, whose programs are
designed and written by human beings. Without an intimate knowledge of foreign
languages and translation, we cannot write an efficient translation programs for
computers, which will be a cold machine and become useless. Lastly, language study can cultivate a child's intelligence.
Language is a unique ability of our human beings. Language study can improve children’s
audio ability. They can distinguish the subtle differences of pronunciation and
rhythm. However, we don’t deny the advantages computer takes us. We
have to read some foreign articles and materials in our study and work. Some
translation softwares can give us an immediate explanation of some difficult words, which
saves us a lot of valuable time. To sum up, computer will never take the place of our human
beings as a translator or an interpreter, because their ability is decided by human
beings. (289 words) 运动员应该拿高薪吗 发信人: alwood(alwood) Version 91 Should athletes have a high salary? Sample 1The 27th World Football Cup has concluded. People
around the world enjoy great fun from the excellent performance of the football
players. But meanwhile, a new issue arises. Should athletes have a high salary? From my
point of view, I think they should get a good pay. Firstly, the development of athletic level represents for
the power of a country. Athletes make great contributions to the society and earn great
glories to their country. When our national anthem is played in the stadium, we feel very proud
of our country's strength. Therefore, a high salary is a reward to the efforts athletes
make. Secondly, athletes devote themselves fully to the training
and exercises. Every day, they do a lot of exercises with a view to setting new record in
the sports games. Athletes are apt to be hurt in the matches, because some sports games are
dangerous, for example, football, boxing and wushu. High pay guarantees prompt and
good medical care if they get hurt. Thirdly, the athletic career is very short. Many athletes
retire when they are still quite young. High salary can ensure that they can have a better
life after they retire. If they want a further study, they will have no financial burdens. However, we have also noticed that some athletes cheat the
referees and spectators in order to get money. Some of them even bribe the judges and
referees. The government must take some measures to prohibit this kind of corruption. To sum up, it is reasonable for athletes to get high salary,
because they are worth of it. (265 words totally) Sample 2 Salaries should reflect people’s dedication and job
responsibilities. However, sports figures, who don’t benefit the community in general, earn
millions of dollars each. In my opinion this is wrong. Things should be done to change this
situation. If we take the example of a sport star such as Tyson, it is
hard for us to say in what way he benefits the society. In fact, his disobeying game rules
sets a bad example for young people, and his abandoned behavior encourages people to
experiment with sex and violence. Besides, his job does not require special skills
or years of training and education. Although he can entertain and excite audience, I
do not think he is justified to receive so much money and his job can be considered
essential. On the other hand, most people in ‘ordinary’ professions
like nurses, doctors and teachers earn only a small fraction of the income of these
“stars”. However, if we give a careful look at these professions, we will find that they
not only require special skills and years of education but also help the people and the whole
society. For instance, teachers disseminate knowledge to the society; doctors and
nurses give patients good medical care and prolong their life. They are much more
useful, and actually more essential to society than sports personalities. Without
these ‘ordinary’ professions, our society would stop progressing. Their salaries should relate
to skill, education or the value of the individual to society. Things should be done to make salaries fairer. Huge amounts
of money shall be given to more deserving people. It seems that the only solution is to
impose heavy taxes upon people who earn excessively high salaries. (281 words) 作者：孙肇春 sigh,一下子39封新邮件亚 ^o^ 看来作文只好发了，大家不要再给我发信啦~ 另外：这些文章虽然经过国外的同学改过，但 是很多idea和语法也还不是很好的哦，结构也 不能算好，大家参考参考就罢了，原封不动 搬上去，出了事故我不负责哦~ Version 95(2). People doing different kinds of work enjoy
different amount of holiday time. Should people have the same amount of
leisure time? Give your opinion using some of your own experience. ============================================================= During the last 30 decades, people OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF
WORK all over the world enjoyed different amountof holiday time （who
have chosen different kinds of work）.
This phenomenon occured because of social division of work. It's true that this could encourage people （working）TO
WORKING harder and give them enough time to do things （as） they like. And supporters say
that the social division of work is a sign of progress of the society and
civilization. They argue that without the holidays between hard works and easy
works many people who are working laboriously will find themselves being tired of the work and willing not do it anymore. However, the difference, I think, is not fair because a lot
of workers who areworking hard do not receive any long vocations. For
example, one of my friends have to do 10 hours of （works）WORK
in a Sino-Japan co-operation company, （no）WITHOUT Saturdays . But in
some areas people who （have got）GET a high salary need not TO work at
offices longtime. Another
factor I am against is the CLASS.In a case,a boss （having）HAS plenty of time （is
freeing）TO FREE himself in Hawaii or Minorca while his Chinese clerks is working sweatily at a
oil well in the desert of Middle East. At last but not least, the leasure time of some kinds of
jobs is hard to turn to real. My aunt ,（who
is） a doctor in an emergency
department,hardly has （any） time to relax
herself.But TO compare with her , her husband ,（who is） a officer, （seemed）SEEMS to have a large amount of time to do
things he is willing TO do and is paid
double salary （to her）CONTRAST
WITH MY AUNT. All in all,the difference is unfair .People should have the
same amount of leasure time.We should not focus eyes on the advantages of
it but why people have not the same leasure time AND not fairly, and do
our best to smooth the （unjustness）INJUSTICE. 发信人: synyan(孤单一吻) 仅供参考/写的不好请多包涵 Version 95 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of unisexual
schools. ============================= A lot of schools in some countries are unisexual schools
nowadays despite of the fact that many people have argued the appropriateness
of the existence of such schools. We know human beings are social creatures. They are social
because men and women take part in a common 'party' named society. If
teenagers were divided into two groups at the stage of their primary school period,
they would probably lose a sensitivity of the normal society. The
primary problem faced by unisexual school students is that they would have
difficulties in communicating with others, especially with people of
opposite sex. They are likely to have trouble in living alone after they join the
working force due to many unisexual school students' regulations. Another
major problem caused by unisexual education is that it would affect
setting up families, the basic cells of modern society. We can imagine（THE SITUATION THAT） a shy boy who seldom has opportunities to talk with girls facing a
lovely girl （but does not know） NOT KNOWING how
to express his affection. He's probably going to fail in winning （over） the
girl's favor. Everybody has his or her own developing characteristics during the growth. The puberty is an essential stage in one's life.
If male students and female students can have proper communication
in their growing stages of lives, they （do） not only mutually make up for
their deficiency by learning from the other's strong points, but also have
progress in their studies. On the other hand, there are also advantages. Take
women-only-schools as an example, the school management systems are more succinct as
all the students are （females）FEMALE and the relationship
among them is very pure. They can concentrate on studies much better. What's more, some
schools additionally （build）OPEN certain curriculums such
as flower arrangement, physique and female defending techniques for the female students to（ take part in）ATTEND. These activities would（
no doubt）DOUBTLESS help the students in
developing their personal interests and gaining practical knowledge. （IN） Comparing advantages with
disadvantages of unisexual schools, I believe most people would tend to choose normal coeducation schools
with both genders because the disadvantages are far outweigh the
advantages. V108:人们逃避现代生活的压力和紧张方式不同.
Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways
of reducing stress? ================================================================= During the past decades great difference to salary and other
material things led the same weight of pression to modern people. It's too
hard to bear it that many people even chose killing themselves. In this article I
am going to introduce some effective relax ways to readers. In the first place the reading is chosen to free our minds.
A good book will do a pretty well job to some people especially the clerisy.
People suffered from the pression which is caused by boss ,taxes and such bores
may feel himself released when they are reading a chefdoeuvre. There are also other kinds of methods that can do this
work,such as exercise, gardening and tour.As it comes to me,wild adventure is also
a good function to release myself. Sometimes i will go to some famous
mountains and interesting places. As you can see,it is not difficult to find such
places in China. In the last National Day vocation I went to the Thaibaishan Mountain, a
well-known mountain which is located miles of Xi'an city in Western Shaanxi Province . It is famous not only for its height (about 4,000metres) but also
because of great scenes that can be seen from the top of the mountain and the
history that it was once a volcano thousands of years ago. I think i was entirely struck by magnificent scene near the great lake on the top(in fact it is a crater) !
Even now I could remember the moment the sun jumped out from the horizon! Feeling like
standing on the top of the world I felt so comfortable that as if I have got rid of all
the pressions of my courses. In a word, I prefer choosing the reading and wild adventure
as my favorite ways to reduce stress on me. I do recommend these two ways to other
guys who are sad and has lost his confidence on his work because I think both
of them did play effectively. ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ 发信人: LittleSpirit
(今夕或可忘红妆), 信区: EnglishWorld 标 题:
Re: How to write essays like these? 发信站: 交大兵马俑BBS站 (2002年11月11日12:15:17 星期一),
站内信件 5、人们逃避现代生活的压力和紧张方式不同.
Some read; some exercise; others : work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways
of reducing stress? My ideas,may be useful to you! Good luck! Watching a horror movie One English expert suggests that people feel the stress in
work because they have a sense of responsibility. What they need is the encouragements. I'd rather drive
myself go facing the suition full of pressure than relax. watching a horror movie: to show that we can, that we are
not afraid, that we can ride the roller coaster.Which is not to
say that a really good horror movie may not surprise a scream out of
us at some point, the way we scream when the roller coaster twists
through a compelte360 or plows through a lake at the bottom
of the drop.And horror movies, like roller coasters,have always
been the special province of the young; by the time one turns 40 or
50, one's appetite for double twists or 360-degree loops may be considerably depleted.We also go to reestablish our feelings
of essential normality; the horror movie is innately
conservative, even reactionary.And we go to have fun. It is where the ground
starts to slope away. It's a very peculiar sort of fun, indeed. The
fun comes from seeing others menaced--sometimes killed. One critic has
suggested that if pro football has become the voyeur's
version of combat, then the horror film has become the modern
version of the public lynching. More and more women go out to work. It is responsibility of
government to provide staff and facilities for children of working mother, free of
charge. To what extent do you agree or disagree. - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - V 94 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - After a long, bitter struggle, women now enjoy the same
educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world. More and more educated women
go out to work after graduation. The achievement they have made in almost every
field is spectacular. But no matter which kind of occupation they go into or how hard
those works are most of them at the same time are engaged with another laborsome
work, that is, bearing and rearing children. All of these things could have put men to
shame who cling to their supremacy and always moan about the work pressure. However
they are quietly sitting back and letting it happen. It is about time the government done something about it.
Many sociologists present their views on this issue and give a lot of practical advice. The
most practical one among them, from my point of view, is to provide staff and
facilities for children of working mother by government, free of charge. There are at least two obvious advantages of this policy.
First of all, it will disengage women from the time consuming work of rearing and educating
children and give them a chance to enjoy life equally as men do. Just take a look at
the wrinkles on the faces of your mother and wife and hoary hair as well. They could have
been more beautiful and stylish but for years of hard work as a mother of three or
four. Secondly, it's better for children to be brought up in group
instead of individually. For instance, those children brought up in group will be
excellent in social activities and are naturally good at getting along with others. In addition,
the professional staff who have years of nursing education can take better care of the
children by contract with their young parents lack of experience. To sum up, this is surely a long-sighted policy. Not only
women but also children are its beneficiaries. And perhaps the great contribution of it is
the spirit of equality between sexes we encourage. (320
words) 作者11.9 就考这篇，得7分。 There are more and more vehicles in front of your houses,
which is very dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians. Besides, many gardens have to make
way to highways or expressways. How can we make everyone satisfied? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - V 102 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - From the health point of view we are living in a marvelous
age. A large number of once fatal illnesses can now be cured by modern drugs and
surgery. The expectation of life has increased enormously. But though the possibility of a
long and happy life is greater than ever before, every day we witness the incredible
slaughter of men, women and children on the roads. Man versus the motor-car! It is a
never-ending battle which man is losing provided that the number of vehicles increase
dramatically with years. Besides, we city-dwellers are obliged by our environment to adopt a
wholly unnatural way of life. We lose touch with the land and rhythm of nature. Only
electronic calendar in the computer may reminder you that it is spring or autumn
because many gardens have to make way to highway or expressways. All the simple, good things of life like sunshine and fresh
air are at a premium. Traffic fumes pollute the atmosphere and the flow of traffic goes on
unceasingly and the noise never stops and thousands of people the world over are
killed or horribly mutilated each year and our governments are quietly sitting back and
letting it happen. When transportation corporations and motor companies have
already made great effort to make travel more comfortable and efficient governments
should have concerned about how we can make every dweller satisfied in terms of
urban environment. With regard to selling vehicles and transportation infrastructure
plan, the laws of some countries are notoriously lax, which contributes the extremely
disorder in transportation. From my point of view, here are a few examples of some of
the things that might be done. The majority of roadways in cities should be built
underground to make room for public gardens and lakes. Great effort should be made to
develop public transportation. The tax on petrol should be increased. In addition,
governments should lay down a rule for manufactures of lowest price of vehicles. These measures
may sound inordinately harsh, but surely nothing should be considered as too severe
if it results in a happier life. After all, the world is for human being, not
motor-cars. (330 words) Difference between children's education IN certain respects, children are the same all over the
world. But many factors affect the development of children, both parental support and education
being major influences. There are vast differences between schooling styles, and
parental attitudes towards children, in China and the West. Some of these differences have obvious causes, for example,
the "Little Emperor" syndrome in China. Parents everywhere have dreams for their
offspring. However, the concentration of energy invested into planning for a child's
future is noticeable in China, as it is not diluted by the presence of siblings. This adoration can be seen in other ways. One of the most
common is spoiling children, giving them everything they want. Some of the time this is a
reward for good work, although there are children who receive all they want merely
because they demand it from their parents. Hard work? Parents also have this tendency to spoil children in the
West. If a child does start to see itself as the all-deserving star of the Universe, usually
its siblings will tease and bully the child until it stops feeling self-important. Another contrast between the upbringing of children in China
and the West is in schooling. Without a doubt, Chinese children work harder
than their European and American counterparts. Their industriousness is admirable,
and in comparison, Western students are lazy. In European countries, teenagers will
often have a Saturday job, or holiday job, to supplement their allowance. This is rare in
China, where education is considered of paramount importance, and time working
detracts from study. The same contrast is true of romantic relationships between
teenagers. I spoke to Han Li, a 16-year old student in Huhhot, about boyfriends. She said:
"I have no time for a boyfriend, even if I did want one. I must study hard, there
is a lot of pressure on me to get good grades and go to university." The style of teaching is very different in China from in the
West. The notion of "repeating after a teacher'' seems old-fashioned and redundant in
America and Europe. Large class sizes may be the reason for the popularity of this
teaching method. In England, any class over 30 is considered large enough to impair learning.
However, I have noticed that this parrot-style of learning is being replaced with
more progressive methods of education in many Chinese schools. The perfect solution would be to combine Western and Chinese
education methods. Combat the laziness and apathy of Western students;
encourage initiative within Chinese students, by expecting independent thought as
opposed to mindless repetition. As for spoilt kids anywhere, some of these children would
benefit from a smack on the bum. Genevieve Roberts graduated from Leeds University, England.
She has spent the last eight months teaching in China. Anyone with unusual cultural
or social experiences who wants to share them with us here at 21st Century can send a
copy to elt@21stcentury.com.cn. By Genevieve Roberts, SPECIAL TO 21ST CENTURY Version 120 What are the purposes of the places like
museums, and how should they be funded? 下面我用同样的思路但用复杂一些的表达方式来写一篇高分作文。 ------------------discussion-------295words in total---------------
Introduction (44 words) It is well known that a museum is a building to display a
collection of artistic, historical,cultural or military objects. Undoubtedly museums
can have a variety of purposes in the city; I think two roles the museums play
can illustrate they are worth visiting. Body1 (89 words) Visiting museums is informative. (topic sentence) Once I
visited a military museum in Beijing,China, soon I learned that an ancient warrior
might have outfought his enemies in combat if he had had great strength while a
modern soldier should be armed with sophisticated weapons.Therefore present soldiers should
spend far much time on studying modern technology instead of building up muscles.
Likewise, If you visit other museums, you will have a better perception on a
certain field, because you can witness some genuine objects which cannot be seen on
books. Body2 ( 65words) In addition, a museum can function to cultivate one's sense
of patriotism.(topic sentence) In china, schools often organize trips to some historical
museums. When the students learn that many years ago, a number of countries invaded
China robbing treasure and killing Chinese civilians, promptly they will establish a
strong sense to defend the nation, revealing that only a strong motherland can give
them pride and safety. Body3 ( 74words) Now we talk about how to fund a museum. A museum can never
be considered as a financial burden to society. I suggest that the Government should
invest a small amount of money on advertisements for the museums in the city. For example,
ads of the museums should be forwarded on the travel brochures or maps of the city.
Consequently tourists come and admission tickets are collected. Both reputation and funds
are earned. Conclusion (23 words) In brief, museums should play a role as an instructive means
of the city and incomes from admission can keep them running properly. Version111
Research indicates that the characteristics we were born with have much more influence on our personality and development than
experiences we have had in our life. Which do you think is the major influence? ------------Argumentation--------38+95+89+42=264 words in ------------Argumentation--------38+95+89+total------------- Introduction ( 38words) Human's endeavor in researching on factors affecting one's
personality and development has offered quite a amount of proofs. My
position may provide you with a clear notion that nurture plays a far more important role in
one's development. Body 1 (95words) Reportedly there was a maid, a countryside girl with only an
educational background of primary school, working for an American professor who worked
in Shanghai Jiaotong University, China. After two years of stay at the learned
and exotic surroundings, amazingly this plain girl could speak fluent English and
started to help the host to receive and send e-mails to his students. When the professor
left for New York later, soon she sought a post at a multinational firm. This example
clearly reveals a common truth: appropriate nurture can turn an average person to be
competent. (topic sentence) Body 2 (89words) I will then go on to examine my position by offering other
facts. It is well believed that overseas graduates who once furthered their education in
foreign universities are taking incredible places in China because these elites have a
broader way of thinking and their bilingual and creative capabilities have proved themselves
much better than domestic ones. In contrast, some people show their linguistic talent
by precisely speaking a variety of dialects but still lead a poor life because no foreign
language learning process has been conducted for them. Conclusion ( 42words) To sum up, the competence of a former maid and the qualities
of overseas Chinese students already illustrate an undeniable fact: a right way
of nurture can mould one to be outstanding whilst extraordinary nature without nurture
is a waste of resource. (作者：广州雅思考试中心专职写作老师赖劲松)
雅思考试范文（2）
： 热 我的总结！献给8.9的考生！！（网上范文总结） 这些作文都是我在网上看到得就分类了，大多是赖劲松写得，在这里先谢过了，替大家谢 谢老师了，我看了他写得很不错得，很多短语都很经典得，大家一定是参考了，不要背诵 了，作文8.9就省111，109了，还有108是北京下午考过一次得，我认为这个是重点了，但 是已经两次都是新题了，还有4次考试，重复得机会也是有得，考过两次我觉得就不用怎么 准备，不放心就看看论点了，其他得考过一次得就有考得可能了，总之，我觉得应该这么 准备了 一级：111，109，121,108 二级：118，113，114，105 三级：122 个人观点了，呵呵！考试嘛，碰到了当然结大欢喜，碰不到也没办法了！最保险得方法就 是全看了！！预测永远有不准确得时间嘛！！！！！ v104 范文一： Nowhere in the world has the issue of wild animals been so
much debated as in our society. Nowadays, the habitat of wild animals is being
destroyed, but many people think that it to be insignificant to protect these wild animals.
The above point is absolutely wrong, this essay will outline three reasons. The main reason is that people should not master existent
right of animals. Not only people but also wild animals have the right to live. More
and more wild animals are rapidly disappearing from this globe, it couldn’t be divided
with that natural environment was destroyed. It is unfair to wild animals whose existent
rights are being ignored. Another reason is that biologic diversity should be
protected. In the future, it will be terrible and alone definitely if only people survive on this
globe. Also, the variety of species has an important scientific value. For instance,
invention of radar was based on ultrasonic of bat. Last but not the least reason is many wild animals are not
protected, it means the natural balance will be broken, people will face challenges
and problems. People destroyed environment of nature, resulting a smaller in
habitat for wild animals. Also, the problems of environment have already affected oneself of
people. If people couldn’t amend current status, it will be the biggest bale of them. In conclusion, people ought to pay out plenty of money for
improving existent environment of wild animals. This behavior doesn’t have the
meaning of alms. On the contrary, it just means atonement. 范文二： Biological diversity has never been so threatened as it is
today as a result of the process of human civilization. The various forms of pressure
created by human activity have destroyed natural balance, led to the deterioration of
natural habitats, genetic erosion and the rarity, even disappearance, of a number of
plant and animal species. As the pace of civilization accelerates, more people, taking
more space, needing to use more natural resources, engaging in ever-growing
consumption, impose severe deterioration on the habitat of animals. An increasing
number of people come to realize that the disappearance of animals will result in serious threat
to the equilibrium of ecosystem. Simply put, the extinction of hawks, a rat-eating
bird seen in many regions, will result in the rapid propagation of rats. And rats,
further, will destroy the prairies and threaten the other animals like gazelles, zebras and others,
who live on grass and green lands. The coexistence of animals and human beings creates
perfect harmony and brings about the vividness to our planet. It is hard to imagine what our world would be like without
animals. Sociologists also point out that the disappearance of animals can cause social and
economic problems. Animal trade, as a supporting sector to the world economy, was very
active before. However, the situation is beyond control since animal trade is very
profitable and alluring. Many species cannot escape the adversity of being killed. Certainly, our diet cannot be without meat. There are living
stocks, which can provide us with sufficient and nutritious produce. Therefore, we need
not to resort to wild animals, especially the endangered ones. To protect animals is to
protect our living environment. Every individual should join efforts to keep the diversity
of animals. (288 words) 范文三： With the development of society, there are more and more
problems brought to our attention, one of which is that wild animals have no place
to survive in the 21st century. Some people think that the protection is a waste of
resource. From my point of view, I disagree with this statement for some reasons below. Firstly, the animals and human beings are creatures created
by God. Although as Darwin said, “ Survival is the fittest.” we are human beings
who have thought. We can’t behave like barbarians and destroy the environment where
animals live. We need places to survive and so do animals. Therefore, we ought to
give them a wonderful and natural place to survive. Secondly, there are a lot of species of animals on the
earth. They are just like our neighbor. For example, in my childhood, I went to my
grandparents’ home in the countryside every weekend. Not far away from the house,
there is a forest. Sometimes, I go there with my cousins and brothers. We met a lot of
little wild animals there such as, monkeys, snakes, rabbits and so on. However, there are a lot of people who may agree and have
their own opinion concerning this case. From my angle, we, human beings, can’t
deprive the survival rights of animals. On the contrary, we have to protect them
from extinction. Just imagine how horrible the world would be if human is the only
creature in the world. Hence, the government should educate people to preserve and protect our
neighbor, natural wild animals. v105 范文： Nowhere in the world has the issue of animals been so much
debated as in our society. Nowadays more and more meat was provided for people,
therefore many people think that animals are being killed just for food, and this kind
of action is cruel for animals. The above point is absolutely true; this essay will outline
three reasons. The main reason is that people should not master existent
right of animals. Not only people but also animals have the right to live. More and
more wild animals are rapidly disappearing from this globe, it couldn’t be divided with
that animals were hunted and killed cruelly. It is unfair to animals whose existent right
was only exchanged with people’ s food. Another reason is that if people do not eat meat, their health
will not be affected. The tenet of Chinese Buddhism forbids monks to kill any animals
and eat them. Moreover the Chinese Kongfu comes from the Chinese temple that is famous
in the world. The Chinese monks’ healthy physique proves that cookbooks do not
need have meat. Last but not the least reason is that people have already
made all kinds of man-made meat, so they do not have to eat animal meat. Man-made meat
contains enough nutrition for healthy people, but it taste isn’t better than
animal’s meat. At least, we do not have to kill animals in order to satisfy our appetite. In conclusion, the important thing is to stop killing
animals before it’s too late. Otherwise we will lose them. v106 idea: 同意会比较好写, 1.通过数据来验证,这是很强有力的(数据可以自己编) 2.从医学角度,吸烟有害健康 3.吸烟可以传播很多都是被动吸烟者,谈谈被动吸烟的坏处 范文： Nowhere in the world has the issue of tobacco been so much
deb 原因:城市方面,外资投入集中于城市高薪技术发展;农村方面,一贯推崇旧道路的乡村经济,导 致经济的停滞! 解决办法: 1.控制城市人口 2.交通网络扩张 3.政府鼓励农企 范文一： The living standard gap between city and countryside is
bigger and bigger. In my country, dozens of rural young people have been absorbed
high salary and comfortable living in the big city. So more and more young people select
to work in the city and abandon farming for a better future. In this essay we will
examine the problem of the increasing living standard gap between city and countryside
and the solutions, such as improving educational level and economy in the country. The main reason is the different standard of education
between the city and the countryside. Because of poverty, dozens of country students
lose the chance to study at school. So country people’s educational level is too low to
find jobs of high salary. Commonly high salary requires high educational level. Manual
labor means low salary: therefore, the country people will be poorer. It will become
a bad circle. Another reason is that economic development is not balanced
between city and countryside. Such as both Traffic and transport are not
convenient, information to be received slowly and industrial institution is too simple,
all of them are the direct and primary reasons to induce this kind of problem that the
growth of countryside’s economy less than city’s. As result of the gap in living standard between the city and
the countryside, the outlook is somewhat grim. People already realize this problem exists
and are trying to solve it. For one solution, developed cities should spend plenty of
money on building country schools and helping poor country family that they have the
ability to support their children to go to school. The second solution is uniting city and based on country
conditions of nature to progress local economy specially. In most of the
countryside, plenty of natural resources aren’t utilized and developed. On the contrary, developing
cities need lots of resources. They can help each other. The important thing is that developed cities should provide
help to change the country, in order to reduce the living standard gap between the city
and the countryside. 范文二： As the step of economic development accelerates, the gap
between the city and the countryside becomes more and more overt, which arouses
colossal concerns. Take a further look at the phenomenon, there are three major
causes. Firstly, the insufficiency of investment in the rural areas
accounts mainly for the issue. China, for example, covers a very large area. Due to the
emphasis on the development in the coastal areas, the government devotes more investment
in the large cities, such as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. The investment,
undoubtedly, is repaid by the threefold increase of economy and commerce in these cities.
However, this is not the case in the rural areas and the western regions. The lack of
investment barriers the productivity and economic development and sharpens the gap
between the city and the countryside. Secondly, the low education level in the rural areas
contributes partly to the gap of living. Education is the prime force of productivity.
Keeping this in mind, many countries and governments give priority to the development of education.
China’s education witnessed a rapid growth in the past decade. However, the
education level in the countryside still keeps very low. The enrollment of primary
schools and secondary schools is much lower compared with the advanced regions, not
to mention the developed countries in the world. Without good education,
the development of economy and technology would be a dream difficult to be realized. Finally, the influx of migrant workers to the cities from
the countryside deteriorates the undeveloped condition in the rural areas. The life style in
the urban areas is very attractive to the people in the countryside. To seek more
working opportunities, many people abandon the fertile lands and leave them
uncultivated. If the situation continues, it will lead to serious unbalance of economic and regional
development. To sum up, only when the government renders more concerns
over the issue, can the gap between the cities and the countryside be bridged. (325
words) 范文三： Introduction :(48 words) When you look back to the last
century, amazingly you will find that not only all world's largest populated cities had experienced different population growth
rates, but also the difference between the city and the countryside had grown accordingly. Two
reasons of mine can examine this tendency as following. Topic sentence 1: The glamorous city life allures lots of
human resources to move to/agglomerate in the city, taking major contribution
to the gap. (20 words) Supporting sentences: In the city, there are many advantages
to attract those talented people to settle down--more job opportunities, cultural activities, sporting events, you
name them. Therefore, even those well-educated people who are originated from the country
intend to lead a dynamic city life instead of returning to face the static country view. If the
rural government can work out some favorable policies such as low prices of land occupied for
industrial uses, with the combination of low cost of workforce, investors are willing to establish
factories in the countryside. The improvement of employment situation will enormously help
pull back some intellectuals and lessen the gap. (104 words) Topic sentence 2: In the second part, I would mention the
factor of transportation. (11 words) Supporting sentences: The vital resistance of
economic development in the countryside is the inconvenient transportation. It has been
witnessed in China that almost all leading cities are scattered along the coastline. They take advantages of sea, air and other
sophisticated transport facilities to enjoy high economic growth rates. I suggest that the central
government should fund on infrastructure for the whole nation, including rural areas,
to build up a nationwide transport network. Consequently tourism as well as housing in the
countryside will be boosted, and the difference between the city and the country would be
minimized. (94 words) conclusion (48 words) To sum up, intelligent resources would determine who is the
winner or loser of the intense competition; moreover, transit systems also play an
important role in developing economy. If both issues were tackled properly in the countryside, gap
between the city and the country would never be overwhelming. V109 idea: 1,所有电脑教学资料都是来自老师多年来教学经验所积累的精华,电脑只是教学经验的总结, 不能替代老师在教学中所发挥的作用 2,每个人在理解能力上有差异,电脑无法解决学生在学习新知识过程中所遇到的不同问题 而老师可以通过多方面多角度的讲解来引导学生正确理解和掌握新知识 3,削弱教师在教学中的重要性势必会影响就业率,给社会增加负担,减少就业机会 4,教学过程是一种启发的过程,而不是一味的灌输,尤其是在基础教育阶段 5,电脑教育只能作为一种辅助手段和工具,而不能代替老师在教学过程中所发挥的重要作用 v111 idea: 小孩子的个性是后天培养还是先天生成的(给出观点分析原因型) 后天培养 1.医学角度 2.论述环境的作用 3.父母行为的影响 范文: Nowhere in the world has the issue of children’s education
been so much debated as in our society. Nowadays, many parents let their children
attend all kinds of courses that will help children to get a better future; therefore, some
people think that the postnatal nurture is more important than the congenital factors for
personal growth and progress. The above point is certainly true; this essay will outline
three reasons. The main reason is that success of a child would not be
separated from right teaching and personal effort. Currently, lots of famous scientists
and politicians gain huge success in the world, as they are long-term to hard work.
Moreover, the main reason why plenty of developing countries drop behind is their poor
education. Another reason is that if people do not work hard but only
depend on their high intellect, they will be far from successful. For instance, the little
Bronte was quite clever during his childhood; he was particularly adept at writing. But he was
so satisfied with his superior intellect that he did not study carefully. Finally, he
became an idle person. However, his sisters became famous authors as a result of their hard
study. They are Charlotte Bronte and Emily Bronte. Charlotte wrote “Jane Eyre “,
“Wuthering Heights” was written by Emily. Last but not the least reason is the advantages of natural
factors that are more and more similar. Plenty of advanced technological products are
invented and widely used. They can supply people’s gaps. In the past, the difference
of mathematical ability was remarkable. With the invention of the calculator, people can
hardly find out the difference. In conclusion, scientific and proper teaching is the most
significant factor for personal growth and development. If people are satisfied with their
advantages, they will become the biggest failures. 写作思路(推荐) 后天理由 Difference between children’s education IN certain respects, children are the same all over the
world. But many factors affect the development of children, both parental support and education
being major influences. There are vast differences between schooling styles, and
parental attitudes towards children, in China and the West. Some of these differences have obvious causes, for example,
the "Little Emperor" syndrome in China. Parents everywhere have dreams for their
offspring. However, the concentration of energy invested into planning for a child’s
future is noticeable in China, as it is not diluted by the presence of siblings. This adoration can be seen in other ways. One of the most
common is spoiling children, giving them everything they want. Some of the time this is a
reward for good work, although there are children who receive all they want merely
because they demand it from their parents. Hard work? Parents also have this tendency to spoil children in the
West. If a child does start to see itself as the all-deserving star of the Universe, usually
its siblings will tease and bully the child until it stops feeling self-important. Another contrast between the upbringing of children in China
and the West is in schooling. Without a doubt, Chinese children work harder
than their European and American counterparts. Their industriousness is admirable,
and in comparison, Western students are lazy. In European countries, teenagers will
often have a Saturday job, or holiday job, to supplement their allowance. This is rare in
China, where education is considered of paramount importance, and time working
detracts from study. The same contrast is true of romantic relationships between
teenagers. I spoke to Han Li, a 16-year old student in Huhhot, about boyfriends. She said:
"I have no time for a boyfriend, even if I did want one. I must study hard, there
is a lot of pressure on me to get good grades and go to university." The style of teaching is very different in China from in the
West. The notion of "repeating after a teacher’’ seems old-fashioned and redundant in
America and Europe. Large class sizes may be the reason for the popularity of this
teaching method. In England, any class over 30 is considered large enough to impair learning.
However, I have noticed that this parrot-style of learning is being replaced with
more progressive methods of education in many Chinese schools. The perfect solution would be to combine Western and Chinese
education methods. Combat the laziness and apathy of Western students;
encourage initiative within Chinese students, by expecting independent thought as
opposed to mindless repetition. As for spoilt kids anywhere, some of these children would
benefit from a smack on the bum. Genevieve Roberts graduated from Leeds University, England.
She has spent the last eight months teaching in China. Anyone with unusual cultural
or social experiences who wants to share them with us here at 21st Century can send a
copy to elt@21stcentury.com.cn. By Genevieve Roberts, SPECIAL TO 21ST CENTURY V 112 idea: 1,随着人口断增长,社会就业压力越来越大,鼓励高阶人员退休是缓解社会压力的一种好方法. 也有利于社会稳定 2,年轻人有朝气和动力,对工作有相当大的热情,头脑灵活,并且掌握了相对领先的新技术,有 利公司长远发展 3,高阶人员退休后可以得到一笔相对丰厚的退休金,幸福的安度晚年 4,但是年轻人没有工作经验,无法在短时间内进入状态,创造价值,工作效率低,这样就需要有 工作经验的人来带新人逐步走上正轨
范文： Companies should encourage old employees (55 years old) to
retire, in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you
agree or disagree? Nowadays, plenty of old employees who are more than 55 years
old must retire because of company policy; therefore, many people think that the
development of a company cannot be separated from the number of young employees. The
above point is certainly true; this essay will outline three reasons. The main reason is that plenty of young employees mean that
the company is infused with lots of young blood. With the development of
technology, more and more new technological products have been developed. The new
generation masters advanced technology and has the energy to exploit. They have learned
lots of knowledge in university; therefore it is definitely useful for the
development of companies. Another reason is that old employees cannot adapt themselves
to the rapid pace. Old employees find it difficult to rapidly learn new things.
With their limited physical strength, they are not capable of heavy manual work. So old employees
are not a patch on young employees, it means not only intellect but also physical
strength. Last but not the least reason is old employees have already
worked for more than half their lifetime, so they should retire to enjoy life. The old
employees have already paid out too much in order to look after their family and career.
So they should pursue their Nowhere in the world has the issue of animals been so much
debated as in our society. Nowadays more and more meat was provided for people,
therefore many people think that animals are being killed just for food, and this kind
of action is cruel for animals. The above point is absolutely true; this essay will outline
three reasons. The main reason is that people should not master existent
right of animals. Not only people but also animals have the right to live. More and
more wild animals are rapidly disappearing from this globe, it couldn’t be divided with
that animals were hunted and killed cruelly. It is unfair to animals whose existent right
was only exchanged with people’ s food. Another reason is that if people do not eat meat, their
health will not be affected. The tenet of Chinese Buddhism forbids monks to kill any animals
and eat them. Moreover the Chinese Kongfu comes from the Chinese temple that is famous
in the world. The Chinese monks’ healthy physique proves that cookbooks do not
need have meat. Last but not the least reason is that people have already
made all kinds of man-made meat, so they do not have to eat animal meat. Man-made meat
contains enough nutrition for healthy people, but it taste isn’t better than
animal’s meat. At least, we do not have to kill animals in order to satisfy our appetite. In conclusion, the important thing is to stop killing
animals before it’s too late. Otherwise we will lose them. 写作范文：动物保护v104,v115 v116 task2 谈论一下媒体中 对青少年有不良影响的内容 你认为政府应该采取什么样的政策
v117 idea: children要會competite: 1.现在是竞争社会.....2.竞争是生存的方法....3.塑造顽强性格,可以直面困难和人生 co-operate: 1.社会是个大家庭.....2.举例比赛需要协作精神....3.互补 最后show你的观点倾向 范文： Nowhere in the world has the issue of competition and
cooperation been so much debated as in our society. Nowadays, the competition is more
and more furious between different groups, but many people think that parents teach
competition to children that it will be bad for their growth, let them learn how to
cooperate that is the most important. Above point is certainly true; this essay will outline three
reasons. The main reason is that children’ intellect is not enough
capable to analyze right and wrong competition. If children do not have correct teaching,
the competition easily leads children to a wrong way. For instance, children usually pay
attention to match their clothing and toys; in fact, it is really worth competing
thing that their study is being ignored. Another reason is that if children work together, they could
easily find out and supply their gaps. Because of limit of age, in order to children’s
knowledge is limited so that they have the different strongpoint. When they work
together, they can learn the merit from others, and quickly correct their mistakes. Last but not the least reason is the cooperation means
common progress. A people’s ability is limited, but group’s power is unlimited. Lots of
things are really difficult to complete by personal power. Nevertheless, people work
together to solve problems that will become really easy and simple. Thus, it is important to
let children get to know signification of cooperation. In conclusion, children ought to learn signification of
cooperation and how to work together, in order to their better future. v118 范文： Nowadays, dozens of money was devoted to build all kinds of
places of entertainment by our government, such as cinema and stadium. However plenty
of people considered that lots of money should be devoted to more significant places,
such as iatric ensure and education. The above point is certainly true, this essay
will outline three reasons. The main reason is that people’s concept of entertainment
have already changed hugely, traditional concourse of entertainment couldn’t be
adapted people’s new require of entertainment. In this paying attention to times of
personality, more and more items of entertainment could be selected, such as disco and amusement
park. If government also spend plenty of money on building theater and stadium that
they will be insignificant definitely. Another reason is that lots of money should be spent on
iatrical ensure and iatrical research by government. In this society, lots of handicapped
and patients were suffering from ill; they need our kind help and care. Government
should spend more money on this weak group to save their life. As well as they also
have the right to enjoy a good health. Last but not the least reason is that government should
devote plenty of money to education. Lots of children lost chance of study at school,
because of familial poor. The Asia had the largest number (37,000,000) of the students who
unable to go to school. The children mean the future of the world, therefore
children's education problems should be widely paid attention to by government. In conclusion, government should spend more money on
iatrical ensure and education, in order to the weak groups, such as handicapped and
students who unable to go to school. 不同意 男生和女生思维特点不同 选科上的差异 举例说明有些难可做女不能做 同意 男女平等，无论男生还是女生都应该享有平等的选择专业的机会。 男女搭配做事不累(这是开玩笑的话,哈哈)就是效率高 范文： Nowhere in the world has the issue of female rights and
interests been so much debated as in our society. Nowadays, plenty of universities limit
the number of female students who study in some of subjects; therefore, many people think
universities should accept equal numbers of men and female study in every subject, but
others have a negative attitude. As far as I am concerned, I think men and women
should gain equal educational opportunities, but accepting equal numbers of male and
female, in every subject, is unnecessary and impossible. Therefore, I disagree with the
view that universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every
subject. My argument in support of my view is as follows. The main reason is that mode of thinking is different
between female and male. Everyone, male and female, has equal right to study in
universities, nevertheless, due to difference of in thought and views. Men and Women may
represent varied study capability. A case in point is that men may possess more
talent than women in mathematics, physics and like stuff. In the study of
language, on the other hand, female shows stronger ability than male. In the history of human
beings, most scientists, especially those who research abstract theories, are male. Another reason is that nature decides different directions
of development between men and women. Today, although female’s right is being
increased, female still plays a different social role. Women are by nature good at
housekeeping since the biological function of a woman is first to bring children into the
world and then to bring them up and it has been proved by some scientists that women are not
good at business management, political administration, etc. So, in the study
of business and management, requiring equal numbers of male and female is not essential.
From what has been discussed above, we may draw the
conclusion that accepting equal numbers of male and female students in every subject is
impossible and I also disagree with this point of view. Version 120 范文一： Museums illuminate the culture, history and arts of the
world. Every country and government spare no effort or money to enrich the collection
of museums to cater for different tastes or needs of people, for the benefit of the
present and future generations. There are bounteous museums all over the world. The British Museum, which is maybe the largest one in the
world, provides visitors with all-round knowledge about the world culture and arts. The
visitors to the museum are all overwhelmed by the magnificence of the culture and history
of mankind. If one wants to know about the development of human science and industry, he
can have a tour to The Museum of Science and Industry located in Chicago, the
United States, where a detailed scientific progress is presented vividly. You cannot miss
every achievement human beings have made in history and you are sure to be shocked
by the civilization our forefathers created. If one wants to have a browse of the
important events in the past, American Museum of Photography is the best choice. It
abounds in precious historical pictures and gives visitors unforgettable memory. Apart from
the state-owned museums, there are also innumerable private museums whose purpose is
to exhibit their cherished collection and popularize knowledge. With a view to giving people updated information and
rendering them a more detailed overview, many countries invest a great deal of money in the
foundation of museums, because museums disseminate human knowledge and culture,
which are more significant for the development of the young generation.
Besides, entrepreneurs and individuals should also lay a fund for the improvement and
rebuild of museums. The prosperity of human culture is not only the responsibility
of the government, but also the responsibility of every individual and organization. (295
words) 范文二： Nowhere in the world has the issue of museum’s progress been
so much debated as in our society. Nowadays, more and more museums have to face
the serious economic problem. Therefore, many people doubt museum’s existent
signification. In this essay we will discuss the existent signification of museum and the
solutions, such as buying by government and supporting by society Firstly, museum is considered the historical symbol that it
exhibits traditional culture of a nation. Nations of difference have different culture and
history. The museum is the best way to let the younger generation savvy their ancestor’s
history and let visitors and foreigners know varied culture and tradition. Secondly, museum could save plenty of cultural relics that
they are not destroyed and lost. The equipments of museum could perfectly save all kinds
of displays. As a result of the future of museum, the outlook is somewhat
grim. People already realize this problem exists and are trying to solve it. For one solution, the government ought to buy all museums.
If museum belong to government, it will means main economic problem of museum is
solved. The second solution is that society ought to donate lots of
money to maintain development of museum. The museum protects our history and
culture, so we have obligation to support progress of museum. The important thing is to protect current museums before
it’s too late. Otherwise we will lose them. v121 idea: 1.visitor imitate 后有什么坏处 2.如果来本国的visitor
needn't imitate的话有什么好处 3.to accepting difference doesn't mean ..... 4.To you mind,you agree with the former or the latter view. 范文： Some people
think visitors to other countries should imitate local custom and behaviors. Some people disagree. They think the host country should
welcome cultural difference. What do you think? Nowhere in the world has the issue of culture shock been so
much debated like in our society. Nowadays culture shock stands out particularly
between tourists and host countries, therefore dozens of people considered visitors
should try to adapt local traditional culture and habit of living. The above point is
certainly true, this essay will outline three reasons. The main reason is that respecting the custom and behavior
of the host country can help tourists understand its culture. For instance, in
Islamic countries, their belief is that the people can’t eat pork; they think that pig is not a
symbol of spotlessness and pig will sully their holy belief. Therefore, when the visitors come
to the Islamic countries, they should accept the custom, and then they will be greeted by
indigene. There is no better example than this to demonstrate the strength of this point.
Another reason is that it is the best way to express
tourists’ respect. Everyone state owns her behaviors and custom; history saw the development
of this country. For example, when tourists go to visit host country, perhaps
some of things are so out of fashion. However visitors also admire local culture and
custom, it will be The computer are widely used in education and some people
think teacher are not play important role in the classroom . to what extend do you agree? (agree/disagree) nowadays, the
computer is rapidly growing in its popularity in education for its marvelous functions. however, the problem has become one of
whether teachers or computers enjoy a vital role in education, which has aroused
wide concern in public. yet i am, and probably always will be amazed when i hear people
saying that teachers are no longer important in education with the advent of computers.
deep down, i guess this might be a plausible hypothesis were it not for the
following points. on a substantive level, it is often the case that teachers
can benefit students in many ways that computers cannot. indeed teachers often bring
students a host of knowledge and ideas out of text books, such as ethics, issues in human
behavior and such kind of things. even if there were no hard evidence to support the
point that teachers are usually serving as the guide for students, a role which can
never be performed by computers, there are plenty of vivid examples that support
it. when i was studying in the high school, one of my teachers helped me with my study and
taught me how to deal with difficulties in my life as well. so these benefits are
impossible to be gained from computers. in addition, a more subtle point can be made is that young
students are more susceptible to the adverse influence of computers. it is a
general principle that juveniles usually lack in the sense of judgment to tell right from
wrong. so they may be more likely to be distracted from study by the lure that comes along
with computers. therefore, teachers are superior to computers in cultivating students. although it is all very well to suggest that teachers
invariably enjoy the most critical role in fostering young people, let us not lose sight of the
dramatic merits brought on by computers. and computers do open the frontiers of the development of education. nevertheless, i am still inclined to take sides with the
opinion that teachers can never give way to computers. as is so often pointed out, the
significant thing is to make computers facilitate teachers’ job. 希望能对一些鸭友们有所帮助！仅供参考哦！ Version 122
Some people claim that using tobacco has brought severe social problems and smoking should be banned. To what extent do you agree
with the above statement? -------------Argumentation-------56+95+106+88=345 words Introduction (56 words) Since the discovery of tobacco related to a number of health
problems, an increasing number of people have called for prohibiting smoking. It is
undeniable that still a considerable amount of smokers exist in this world. I would
like to examine the advantages and disadvantages of smoking cigarettes as
following and then offer my own opinion. Body1(95words) There are some advantages to taking tobacco.(topic sentence)
First, tobacco industry contributes a great proportion of revenue to the nation.
Extremely high taxation imposed on tobacco yielding and cigarette manufacturing has released
the financial burden for both the government and the individual taxpayer generation
by generation. Second, the soothing effects of smoking has been confirmed by ordinary
smokers; particularly those who have hard-brain-working jobs are in favor of it; they
claim that smoking cigarettes can make them calm and stimulate brain cells to work more
efficiently. Finally, cigarettes play an important role in social activities. Body2 (106words) On the other hand, smoking demonstrates numerous negative
effects.(topic sentence) Initially, nicotine may bring takers a number of diseases.
Second-hand smoking also does harm to your health. Moreover, hatred from non-smokers
always grow against smokers hence some conflicts arise frequently. We then look
at the statistics showing that thousands of fire accidents worldwide occur each year
due to the litter of non-extinguished cigarette ends, not to mention the related
deaths and losses. Last but not least, expenses have to be taken into consideration.
Fine cigarettes are not cheap. If you get addicted to them, your daily amount of cigarette
consumption will increase inevitably, emptying your pocket money. Conclusion(88words) After all, so far no direct evidence has been provided that
smoking can definitely result in takers' death of lung cancer, and those fire accidents
are the result of carelessness or irresponsibility of the smokers, not tobacco to be laid
blames. Also, spending pocket money can never be considered as a financial burden. In
addition, I suggest more restricted smoking areas be planned so as not to violate
non-smokers' rights. After weighing the pros and cons of using tobacco, I, for one, am
against the act to ban smoking. 发贴：written 1. v121 some
people think visitors to other countries should imitate local custom and behaviors. Other people disagree that the host country should
welcome culture diversity. To what extend do you agree? Identifying the foreign customs is a difficult task for any
visitors. Cultural conflicts may occur when one does not know much about the strange social
codes other than his own country. In reality, people’s opinion about whether the host
country should encourage cultural differences or to what degree should they accept
the alien cultures as they may cause annoyance to them. In my opinion, I insist that the
local customs should be highly respected in many occasions but not necessarily be followed
blindly. The primary concern is given to the significance of one’s
national traditions and heritage that has been passed down. It is important because all these
customs has undergone thousands of years of practice and become the treasure of a
nation. For instance, the eating tradition in many areas and regions such as people
eat red eggs when they have a new baby, eating jiaozi—a kind of Chinese dumpling when we
celebrate Chinese lunar year, and still eating when someone’s grandpa passed away.
This might be a blunt for many visitors who first come here. Visitors in such a
situation may choose to practice as if he were a local or he may just see and enjoy the
atmosphere. Even if visitors keep a stance away from the traditions of a
foreign country, they should not be hostile to them. The reason is simple. If the
visitors refuse to take the fact that the local customs may offend their faith or something they
believe, and even they are disheartening, they will possibly act improperly under such
situation. Take eating out custom as example, Chinese people when eating out, there are
always a person who masters the table and even pays the bill. This might be
offensive to a foreign who does not get used to this manner. But as we Chinese people say”
Ru Xiang Sui Su” literally means that one should get used to the local customs when
visiting it, this is a reflection of what we discuss here about the culture diversity. In general, one should see how he knows about the cultures
and how he should react upon it. There are no fixed rules to be followed. What seems
important is “when in Rome; do as the Romans do” philosophy applies to many
situations when one feel uncertain about the host culture. The issue that whether the government should spend billions
of money in space research has become very hot. It has already turned to be
the core topic in the fierce debate among people. The proponents argued that the government ought to permit
the huge amount of money in the budget spending in exploring the space. There are
many reasons for this. The first but not least, the natural resources on the earth is
decreasing, such as water, land, oil. These are all the essential material in human’s life
and the modern industry. But with the expansion of population and the pollution, these
resources are becoming less and less. Space research has given human a chance to move to
another planet, such as Mars. Secondly, it also helps the scientists to discover new
kinds of rare metals. At last, humans are always hoping to find another forms of life in
the universe. As a result, people need the research of space no matter how much it costs.
The opponents, however, hold the opposite opinions about the
space researches. They list several reasons against the investment in exploring
space. First of all, the government’s budget is so tight that it causes a lot of
shortage of money in many other fields besides space research, like education. And from
their point of view, other sections like education have more contributions than
exploiting space. Furthermore, space researches have lots of risks connecting to the cost
of lives. The third reason against the spending on the space research is that in many
cases, the researches have the results, which have nothing valuable. It is just a waste
of money. And if the money was used in another way, it could have done a better
improvement in people’s life. In my opinions, space research really has many advantages
and can improve people’s daily life. But I think it doesn’t deserve so much money and
sacrifices of other sections in the society. The government has the obligations to spend the
money in the fields such as education, health care, social insurances that can offer
more improvements to make our life better. 苏毅：启德雅思学员。在五月二十九日雅思考试中获阅读满分，写作七分，听力七点五， 口语六分，总分七点五分。 It is right that college graduates earn higher salaries than
the less well-educated in the community. But they should also pay the full cost of their
study. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Some conclude that college students should bear Idontknowl
expenses for their higher learning on the generalization that college graduates
usually receive higher salaries for similar jobs than those without a college degree. We can not
deny that higher level of education, indeed, do associate with better income. Still,
build on such fact alone, the conclusion remains questionable when more aspects are taken
into consideration. The whole argument in question rests on an assumption that
it is always the case that people with higher education make more money than those less
well-educated. But salary or income is, in most cases, based on contributions
made by employees to companies or organizations in which they are employed.
Statistics in the labor market indicate that people with professional training tend to find
jobs easier than college graduates do and that blue-collar workers who do not hold
college degrees are becoming the hotties in the labor market. Employers prefer
to hire and pay more to highly skilled and specially trained people rather than
fresh college graduates. In the auto industry, for instance, skilled technicians make two or
three times more than their college educated counterparts who make the average salaries
in other companies. And it is widely accepted that people’s income is determined
more by talent, hard work, and willingness to take risks than solely by certain
qualifications such as college education. Otherwise, the unemployment rate of college graduates would
not be increasing every year and the rule of supply and demand will lose much of
power in controlling the labor market. Admittedly in some knowledge extensive field such as
research, teaching, and practice of law the labor force are primarily consists of
highly educated professionals. But such people make up only a fraction of the labor market
and are thus unrepresentative of the whole employment in general. Considering the goal of education, we find that it is even
more problematic for the country to throw all the responsibility of financing college
education to college students. The goal of higher education of a nation is to improve and
strengthen the general level of intellectual and professional capacity of its labor
force, thereby increasing the competency of the nation in the global economy. As tax
payers, parents all contributes to the education system and country in various ways. It is
only reasonable and necessary that the country gives some forms of financially
assistance to students to ease the burden of rising education costs. Such help should
go to not only students from needy or impoverished families but also outstanding
students from affluent backgrounds. Doing so can significantly boost the motivation
of children from millions of families to engage in higher level of study. It is
understandable that the general quality of people in a country will improve and its economy will
benefit both now and in years to follow. If the burden of supporting children’s higher education is
dumped on parents and students, thousands of brilliant students will be deprived
of chances to pursue their academic inspiration. Among those who suffer would
definitely be future great scientists, business managers, artists and statesmen. The loss will be
disastrous and irreversible. In conclusion, the idea that students should also pay the
full cost of their study is wrong and harmful because it is wrong to assume that higher
education necessarily equalize high income. Moreover, it is in the best interest of a
nation to take responsibility in financing college education so that the goal of higher
education will be better met. Topic: The government should control the amount of violence
in films and on television in order to decrease the level of violent crimes in the
society. Do you aggress or disagree? Prompted by some incidents of television and film inspired
crimes, the issue of whether the government should control the amount of violence in
films and on television has been a contentious discussion. Views on the topic vary
greatly. Advocates claim that the practice of controlling the amount
of violence in mass media is a brazen violation of the people’s basic right to know the
truth of the world. For example, some films contain some violence, but they reflect the
things happened around us. Rather than producing negative effects on audience, to some
extent, these films educate them. Furthermore, violence in films or on
television programs cultivates people’ s senses of crisis and responsibility, which makes ordinary
people and police work better for public security. Consequently, it is irresponsible and
foolish to blame the media for violence in our society. However, opponents argue that violence in films and on
television is detrimental to audience’s psychology. Taking fantasy for reality, people
become aggressive and eccentric. They believe things can be solved by violence. In
addition, violence has negative impacts on the stability of society. Research
findings reveal that 60 percent of crimes are committed by teenagers after watching films or
television which had a large amount of violence. Teenagers are so vulnerable and immature
that they cannot judge whether the activities performed in mass media are right or
not. As an illustration, a boy killed his younger sister in Australia because he imitated
the violent scenes from television programs. In my opinion, the disadvantages of controlling the amount
of violence in media outweigh the advantages. But I believe the government should label
how much violence the programs contain on the screens, and parents and teachers
have responsibility to guide their children and help them to distinguish right from wrong
when they watch violent programs. Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become
the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of
family and community then we will have a better life. To what extent do u agree or disagree
with the above opinion? 这道题的难点在于对the
old traditions of family and community 的认识。在中国有一种四 代同堂的tradition----人很多，对长者必须绝对地respect or even
obey.家有“家规”，管教特 多，最长者(male)最有威信，不是凭能力来定地位，而是由年龄来决定。多大程度上同意 或不同意这种题应该说是比较灵活的，下面为其中的一种写作思路给大家参考：
赞成traditions
of family and community对付greed n
selfishness有招，因为四代同堂，老 大掌门，互助友爱，共产同乐，无“私”可捞，无利可贪。 However,“旧社会”不能给我们带来更好的生活。我想举个例来说明。在我山区老家，到如 今还有个传统(在考试中就说是old tradition就行了)：妇女不能与男人同桌而食，只能吃leftovers. s e
x ual discrimination（性 别歧视） 绝对传统。 In many parts of the world, a traditional concept of family
called four generations living together has been handed down for thousands of years. In old
times, the eldest man usually dominated others without any challenge amid the
overpopulated home. In comparison with modern society, such a place should be an
effective habitat to keep greed and selfishness ,which is considered as born nature of
humans, away as a consequence of helping each other and sharing property
between family members under the supervision of the most influential man. However, over a thousand-year period those female members
suffered extremely tough circumstances of s e x ual discrimination: they were in
charge of childcare, household chores, farming--topsoil clearing and planting, you name it.
What’s worse, they weren’t allowed to dine with men at the same table---leftovers
filled up their bellies. Conversely, in contemporary society, a growing number of females are
fighting for more human rights, say, equality to males, and they are gaining ground!
How to convince the "fierce female tigers" these traditions are their better
destiny? No way!!! A better life can never be expected by only eliminating
greed and selfishness; whereas it ought to be defined along with the following qualities:
privacy respected, individual development, no s e x ual discrimination and a fair
community with equal opportunities. In addition to my viewpoint, an appropriate way of education
would probably a sensible solution to minimize the goddamn greed and selfishness in
modern society instead of returning to the old society. ----广州仲恺雅思培训中心赖劲松 Discuss the difference between fast food and traditional
food, such as nutrition, and recipe? Living in a fast-paced society, the modern eaters are not
longer interested in the contents of their food, but focused on whether a convenient
meal is available at hand to devour. Statistics indicate that even housewives spend much
shorter time at kitchen than their predecessors. This writing will compare and
contrast advantages and disadvantages of fast food and traditional food. Traditional food has its unshakable position in the human
culture both in the social and historical context. Historically, chefs have gone to all
lengths to experiment on novelties, invent cooking skills to gratify guests' hunger. Hence,
traditional food has secured its incomparable value with a complex of tantalising features,
including the variance, flavour, and taste. Its unique charms can nurture social
relations as well. A family is accustomed to prepare a traditional feast to serve their
guests at weekend or on holiday, such as Christmas. Further, traditional food is favourably nutritious and
balanced, compared with fast food. Dieticians have suggested audience through millions of
televised courses that traditional food can retain more nutrition before being served on the
table, for in general, they are cooked with a temperate heat. By contrast, the fast food are
made at such a high temperature that nutrition has inescapably vaporised during
the cooking process. Meanwhile, cooks pay more attention to the balance of recipe
when preparing traditional food, such as combing meat with vegetable. Despite a range of advantages, traditional food is
overshadowed by its fast competitor in terms of time. Traditional food can consume a considerable
amount of time from choosing materials, to arranging your table for visual
appeal. In contrast, fast food cannot be faster when making a five-minute trip to a store
around the corner, or even dialling to a fast food company. Needless to say recently, a
string of fast food companies have tried their hardest to enrich the menu. To summarise, traditional food has an irreplaceable role in
our life, backed with various merits. However, its prevalence is declining for people are
more and more time conscious. Overshadow=eclipse=obscure:使黯然失色 His performance has eclipsed his predecessor's success. Go to all lengths:竭尽全力地做某件事情 By comparison=in contrast=by contrast: 对比来说, Compared with A=in contrast to A :和A对比来说, On the contrary=conversely: 相反 some people think educate children of different abilities
together will benefit them. others think intelligent children should be taught separately and
give special courses, discuss both side and give own opinion! Endowed by different talents, every individual is
contributing to our society in different ways. Therefore, to treat every student equally is a common
practice at existent schools; however, there is a tendency of growing popularity that
schools are oriented by producing "elite students". It has aroused fierce
controversies, for which reason I suggest that schools should keep their traditional strategy
unchanged. To begin with, to separate students according to their
individual competence can injure their personality development. Some seemingly intelligent
students are instilled with a sense of superiority. Consequently, they place themselves
over the rest of the class, but some findings have indicated that those are of great wise
are not necessarily of great use. Secondly, to categorise students with a rigid rule can spur
the rivalry between students, which is harmful for the academic atmosphere of a school.
Schools are prestigious because of their inborn ability to provide children a
relaxing and cooperative environment to study. To treat gifted children different
would inescapably upgrade the competition between children. Arguments or infightings thus
escalate. Admittedly, to devise particular courses for a certain group
of students can find their way to benefit students' future. Some students have advanced
their special interests in some subjects, such as philosophy, astronomy, and geography, to
mention but a few. Those subjects, in general, demand fewer practitioners, compared
with other profitable subjects, e.g., business, computer, and graphic design, etc.
However, as emphasised before, it is rational to leave students options to choose,
instead of forcing an inflexible rule In brief, to train students for specific purpose might be
beneficial in some sense, but to coach them together is more favourable a strategy. Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or
destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your opinion. Historic buildings present the history, culture as well as
citizens` lives of a city for generations. They are also good places attracting tourists
all over the world. Further more, they play important roles in public spirit. Therefore,
I think that a city should preserve its historic buildings. First, historic buildings are useful for studies. For each
period of time, there are its typical architectures. Historic buildings reflect those
architectures and materials that our predecessors used in construction. By studying them,
researchers could get understanding about the evolution of not only construction
but also society and culture. History as well as society develops continuously, the later
generation bases on and inherits from the former and so on. Hence, understanding
about the progress of evolution helps us to know better about humanity. This
knowledge can be helpful to improve our lives now and our children`s later. Additionally, historic buildings bring advantages of
tourism. In deed, when visiting a place, tourists are always attracted by historic places such
as museums, palaces, or buildings. They are fascinated in something different from
their home country or different from daily modern life. By maintaining and preserving
historic buildings, governments can attract many tourists to visit their city. Consequently,
they can get much benefit from tourism. For example, in China, tourism brings in billions
dollar benefit annually, and the government also invests a lot of money in developing
tourism, especially in maintaining and caring for historic places. For many countries, tourism
becomes the sharpest profession. The last but not the least, historic buildings are spiritual
places. People often go to historic places for ceremony or celebration. They come these
places to thank for what their ancestors did for them, and wish good things for them
and their children. Nevertheless, people are usually proud of their well-known
historic place. For instance, French are so proud of their Eiffel tower, Egypt is famous
for its pyramid. In conclusion, historic buildings are invaluable proofs for
social and human development studies. They reflect the evolution of history, culture of
an area. They are places of public spirit and bring people pride of their city.
Furthermore, they are good places to attract tourists and develop tourism. Hence, it is a very
good idea that a city should maintain and preserve its historic buildings. 雅思考试范文（3）
： 热 The government should control the amount of violence in
films and on elevision in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this issue? Whether the
government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in
society involves a conflict between our right of free speech and the duty of the government to
protect its citizenry from potential harm. In my view, our societal nterest in preventing
the harm that exposure to violence produces takes recedence over the rights of
individuals to broadcast this type of content. First of
all, I believe that exposure to violence does indeed cause similar behavior on the part of those who are exposed to it. Although we may
not have conclusive scientific evidence of a cause-effect relationship, ample
anecdotal evidence establishes a significant correlation. Moreover, both common sense and
our experiences with children inform us that people tend to mimic the behavior
they are exposed to. Secondly, I
believe that violence is indeed harmful to a society. The harm it produces is, in my view, both palpable and profound. For the
individual, it has a debasing impact on vital human relationships; for the
society, it promotes a tendency toward antisocial behavior. Both outcomes, in turn, tear
apart the social fabric that holds a society together. Those who
advocate unbridled individual expression might point out that the right of free speech is intrinsic to a democracy and necessary to its
urvival. Even so, this right is not absolute, nor is it the most critical element. In my
assessment, the interests served by restricting violence in broadcast media are, on balance,
more crucial to the survival of a society. In sum, it
is in our best interest as a society for the government to censor broadcast media for violence. Exposure to such media content tends to
harm society and its citizenry in ways that are worth preventing, even in light
of the resulting infringement of our right of free expression. The government should control the amount of violence in
films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this issue? Recently, the discussion about whether the government should
control the amount of violence in films and on television has become a heated one.
People take diverse attitudes towards this issue. Before presenting my view, I
seek to analyze the issue from different angles. From some people’s point of view, there are many good
reasons for controlling the amount of violence in films and on television. First, violent
films and television can do harm to young people. Because they contains numerous of
erotic, corrupt and provoking episode, which can bring negative influence to
na?ve young people. Moreover, since young people are in the formative years,
they are not mature enough. They always like imitating their idols, no matter right or
wrong, which lead to the increasing of the juvenile delinquents. Thirdly, violence
begets violence. Violent films and television can make people aggressive and cold-blooded,
which enhance the violent crime in society. In a word, controlling the amount of
violence in films and TV effectively can decrease the violent crimes in society and preserve
social security. Many others, however, take a quite strong opposite attitude
towards this issue. They believe violent media have their positive sides, which
should not be controlled by government. To begin with, there are many valuable education
functions in this kind of films and TV. Because they can reflect the reality, and we
can’t imagine that there aren’t any con information but only pro things in our world.
Secondly, if the government control the violent films and television, it must influence the
development of the entertainment industry. Last but not least, they can prepare children for
the adult world and teach them to cherish life. As far as I am concern, I strongly believe that the amount
of violence in films and TV should be controlled. At the same time, we cannot deny the
advantages brought by them. And the best policy is to develop the merits of the
violent films and television, while grading and filtering them, describing that which are not
fit for the children to watch. Progress in communication and transport technology during
the 20th century has enabled us to overcome geographical boundaries and
revolutionize our way of living. The world is now linked to such an extent that a local
happening cannot take place without impacting on the international community and vice
versa. It is not surprising to find that the great differences between countries, which
used to be exist in almost every sphere of people's life, have become less obvious. Nowadays
we Chinese are sharing the same Hollywood movie as the American, enjoying the same
fashionable clothes as the young girls in Paris and even chasing after the same
brands as the people all over the world. Now that
American films can be easily accessed to, it goes without saying that people in
other countries can have more opportunities to know more
about the American culture since films are frequently refered to as the carrier of a
particular culture. Thus, some people welcome these decreasing differences among countries
without any reservations in the wish to see a better chance to link the cultures
among individual countries, which appear to be the greatest merit steming from it. But pause and reflect. This kind of chance for communication
may not seem so surpring after considering some disheartening facts indicating
that the potential demerits may well outweigh the relatively weak merits. To be exact,
globalization, in its powerful extension of market principles, by highlighting the culture
of economically powerful nations, has created new forms of inequality. Just look at
several figures you'll have a more clear idea on this point: 90% of the world's languages
are not represented on the Internet; Some 5 countries monoplize the world cultural
industries trade and in the field of cinema, for instance, 88 countries out of 185 in the
world have never had their own film production. Therefore, it has understandably ignited
severe anxiety and confrontation in almost every comparatively powerless
country, thereby fostering cultural conflict rather than cultural pluralism. In a nutshell, this phenomenon, in some sense, depicts what
is called "cultural hegemony" by some sociologists and thus contains
several disquieting factors which will inexorably destroy the naive wish of some people about a
better world where communication are much more easily to handle. The government should control the amount of violence in
films and television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this issue? All too often people complain about the “evils” of much
material available in our mass media. Some other frequently criticisms come from our
disquieting society with the ever-increasing cases of violent crimes. Thus, it can make
great sense for our government to put a curb on the amount of violence in public
communications. (53 words) It goes without saying that we are risking our safety and
society’s values by allowing this type of material to be openly exposed to the public. That is
to say, without control of what material is delivered to the masses, we can not expect
people to have a proper sense of right and wrong as they will constantly see the
horrific things that happen in the false reality of the media and become immune to feelings of
disgust toward such atrocious deeds in real life. Controlling what is viewed on
films and television is the responsibility of our government in order to decrease
violence in the real world. (108 words) Considering this problem faced by young people, who are
among the most vulnerable in our society, we can never deny the government’s access.
Indeed, exposing our young children to extreme violence on television or films would be
detrimental to their development thus to the future of our society. (48 words) When these points are all taken into account, we can see the
straightforward necessity lies with our government’s participation, which will allow
our children a better chance to develop in a healthy way and will provide a precious sense
of security for the citizens. (44 words) OVERALL: 253 words There has been an on-going heated debate on whether
government should subsidy various forms of arts, such as music and painting. Some see
the taxpayers’ money spent on arts as a worthwhile investment to facilitate the healthy
development of arts, which is regarded as the scream of national culture. Reasonable may
it sounds, it can be Idontknowlly misleading. In fact, government and arts make nothing more than a
noxious brew. It can never be something of surprise after you have accepted the truth that
the government’s subsidy always carries with it a danger of government interference
and distortion. That is to say, there exists a risk of the arts to be harnessed as a
political tool. Subsidized art, which is concerned with reflecting the political views of the
government officials who fund it, will no longer be a revelation of social temper and the general
state of mind of the majority. Thus, it can be safe to conclude that the best government
promotes a free society. Keeping the government out of the business of patronizing
arts ensures that all parties-individuals are not forced to advance causes against
their beliefs, while the artists are not compelled to conform to government standards
that are prone to change with the wind of politics and popular thought. What’s more, it may seem thoroughly ridiculous for the
government to splash a large sum of money on the arts, which is nothing short of a luxury
for most of the taxpayers, while apparently we have more pressing needs, such as health
care and social secure. In a nutshell, it will be a win-win policy to get the
government out of the art business, with better art and more rational allocation of taxpayers’
money.(290 words) The age of Information Technology has taken a lot of people
by surprise. While it has become a way of life for some, others know very little about
it and may be unlikely to learn. Eventually we will have a polarized society and this
will lead to serious social problems. To what extent do you agree with this statement? At the mercy of the ever-accelerated advancement of the
information technology, great changes have occurred in almost every sphere of our life.
Apparently, some people have managed to
be perfectly adapted to this completely new era, and a few of them even developed their talent for the information
technology as their lifetime career. However，there still
exist a number of people who have little access to the advanced technology and are unlikely to be able to learn it in the
future as well. Thus, this disquieting fact has inevitably led to our concerns that a
polarized society with terrible social problems is approaching. It is without denying that the advent of the new era has
brought about the ever-greater wealth for human beings. This has led some people to easily
assume that a better life has been created for every member of the society. But pause
and reflection! While considering
the distribution of the wealth, these people may not be so optimistic. According to the research carried out by Sus* University in
London, the great growth in gross domestic product has not resulted in the wealth being
spread evenly across the population, to be exact, with 2% top incomes taking away 71%
of the increased wealth. Therefore, we can hardly be surprised to observe that while
the rich have benefited a lot from the rapid development of the information technology,
the poor have struggled to attain the thinnest fruit. It can never be something
surprising with regard to the mere fact that at the time a rich businessman is busy with his
well-equipped commercial computer to harness the power of the internet to carry on his
business, a typical poor man are making great efforts to hunt for his next meal. Maybe this
seemingly strange society is just following the law of Matthew effect, that is to say,
"those that have will have it more abundantly, whereas those that have not will have even that
which they have taken away." All these on-going trends will inexorably give rise to a
polarised society with the rich and poor placed on two extreme positions, which may form a
negative confrontation between the two poles and result in some serious social problems. These days, it's not uncommon to find that some children are
taking certain type of paid work in many countries. While some people, Idontknowlly
astonished by this fact, firmly consider it as absolutely unreasonable, I finally fail to
check out anything wrong about it. Those subjective and overreacting arguments do have one concern in common: children’s learning. It’s without denying that taking a
part-time job will take up more or less time of the children, which is originally supposed to
be devoted to their study. In fact, far beyond books, learning means keeping the mind
open and active to receive all kinds of experience. Taking a paid job actually provides
the children a rare opportunity to have a glimpse at our society. This
experience itself may help children to gain fuller acknowledge of their motivation, expectation and
final objective of the education they have received. Some more direct benefits may lie with the children’s skill
of managing time. Realizing that less time is left for study, a child may automatically
cut down on the time wasting in some other less important activities, such as chatting
ceaselessly on the phone with a friend nearby or watching TV. With the wise guidance of his
parents, this child will surely perfect his skill of operating time, which is of paramount
importance for a person living in such a competitive world. Besides all these mentioned above, there are other less
important benefits from a paid work for our children, such as easing their parents’
financial burden, teaching them to take responsibility to make their own plans for spending,
etc. Thus, I completely advocate our children to take some kind of paid work in
order to enjoy all the great benefits. (288 words)
Arguments 1. Advertisements provide the most direct comprehensive and
detailed information. We get to know about household goods from advertisements. 2. Advertising itself is a business that has provided a
great number of jobs. 3. With advertisements, people save a lot of time in
shopping, looking for jobs, etc. 4. Daily life needs advertisements because the main function
of advertising is to disseminate information on commodities, services, culture,
employment, student enrolment and even marriage. 5. A cheerful, witty advertisement makes such a difference
to a drab wall or a newspaper full of news of calamities. 6. Without advertisements, newspapers, commercial radios and
television companies could not survive. 7. You can find a job. rent an apartment, buy or sell a
house, etc. by way of advertising. 8. Advertising is a process of artistic creation. 9. Advertising creates mass markets. Without advertisements,
manufacturers may find it difficult to sell their products. 10. Advertising helps stabilize industry and employment,
improves quality, and, by competition, helps keep prices within bounds. Counter-arguments 1. Advertisements are imposed upon a captive audience: e.g.
on television. 2. Advertisements on TV are a nuisance: they interrupt
television programmes at a shocking frequency. 3. Consumers have to pay more for the goods owing to the
advertising expenses: high prices are maintained by such artificial means. 4. Advertisements are simply misleading and cheating. They
are filled with flowery phrases and empty promises. 5. Fake advertising cheats consumers and, in some serious
cases, threatens gullible people's lives. 6. Advertisers are inconsiderate to the public. What they
care about is making money. 7. Advertisements are not -based on the quality of the
goods, but on the principle that if one keeps talking about the same thing long enough,
eventually people will pay attention to it. 8. Advertisements are an insidious form of brainwashing,
using the same techniques, like slogans, catchphrases, etc. 9. Advertising is offensive: it appeals to baser instincts. 10. Advertising cheapens the quality of life: most ads are
in poor taste. We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They
are used in businesses, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly
planes. What things will they be used for in the future? Is this dependence on
computers a good thing or should we be more auspicious of their
benefits? Computers are a relatively new invention. The first
computers were built fifty years ago and it is only in the last thirty or so years that their
influence has affected our everyday life. Personal computers were introduced as
recently as the early eighties. In this short time they have made a tremendous
impact on our lives. We are now so dependent on computers that it is hard to imagine
what things would be like today without them. You have only got to go into a
bank when their main computer is broken to appreciate the chaos that would occur
if computers were suddenly removed world-wide. In the future computers will be used to create bigger and
even more sophisticated computers. The prospects for this are quite alarming. They
will be so complex that no individual could hope to understand how they work. They
will bring a lot of benefits but they will also increase the potential for
unimaginable chaos. They will, for example, be able to fly planes and they will be able to
co ordinate the movements of several planes in the vicinity of an airport.
Providing all the computers are working correctly nothing can go wrong. If one
small program fails ó disaster. There is a certain inevitability that technology will
progress and become increasingly complex. We should, however, ensure that we are
still in a position where we are able to control technology. It will be all too
easy to suddenly discover that technology is controlling us. By then it might
be too late I believe that it is very important to be suspicious of the benefits
that computers will bring and to make sure that we never become totally dependent on a
completely technological world. Topic: some people say that the subject of international
news should be taught in secondary school, other people say that it is a waste of
valuable school time, discuss both sides and give your opinion. We know that a lot of fundamental and useful subjects, such
as mathematics, languages, chemistry and physics had been applied in
secondary school for a long period. But nowadays, some people propose that the subject
of international news should also be taught in secondary school. For my part, I
think, before we add a new subject to our secondary school education system, both
advantages and disadvantages of the subject need to be considered deliberately. On one hand, the subject of international news really bring
about a lot of benefits to the secondary school students. To be a modern and open-mind
person, the knowledge of basic science will not adequate for his or her future
career, other kinds of knowledge, such as the knowledge of society, the knowledge of laws is
also required in his or her practical work, otherwise, he or she will meet lots of
problems that he or she could not handle. Consequently, secondary school is supposed to play
not only the function of providing students with systematic and disciplined basic
science knowledge, but also play the function of helping students to be more social,
more open-mind and more competent in their practical work. We could hardly imagine
that a modern person claim no idea about the great event happened in the world. So, it
is quite reasonable to add the subject of international news in secondary school to
make the students more competitive for the society. On the other hand, spending too much time on the subjects
irrelevant with basic science could be regarded as a waste of valuable school time for the
students in certain circumstance. We know that the main function that secondary
school play is to help student lay a solid literature foundation and provide them
with necessary preparation for his future education (university,college,etc.). Accordingly,
secondary school is supposed to put their focus on the content and improvement of
teaching basic science. As for social subjects, such as international news, the educators
and school managers need to arrange a proper portion of time in teaching them and
provide students with a more reasonable and perfect secondary school system. In conclusion, the subject of international news need to be
taught in secondary school because of its great importance, however, it is plausible to
teach this subject at a proper portion of time. Does parental permissiveness affect children's development? Arguments 1. The excessive permissiveness of present-day parents is
doing more harm than good to children and society as well. 2. Children should develop the habit of working and living
independently and, meanwhile, practise the virtue of being filial to their
parents. 3. Children who have a surfeit of happiness in their child
hood often emerge like stodgy puddings and fail to make a success of life. 4. The fact that young people nowadays are self-centred,
indifferent and inconsiderate 'of others is largely the outcome of parental permissiveness
in their childhood. 5. Parental authority in a family helps a child to develop
his character healthily. 6. Parents should exercise strict discipline over their
children because, the more permissive the parents are, the more rebellious against
their parents the children will become. 7. Lavish care and excessive permissiveness will only give
rise to hedonism among the younger generation. 8. If one lets the child do whatever he wants to, he will
ruin the child for life. 9. We have to admit the fact that we now have got a
generation of spoilt, self-centred brats with no respect for their elders. 10. The spread of juvenile delinquency in our age is largely
due to parental permissiveness. Counter-arguments 1. More care for children is not the same as permissiveness
to them. 2. The truth is that parents nowadays do not take enough
care of their children and often neglect their development because the parents are only
interested in their careers. 3. Parents are not at all permissive to their children.
Violence often takes place in families in which children are abused. 4. Only a relaxed family atmosphere can help the physical
and psychological growth of children. 5. To let children do what they like contributes to their
independence and competence in their adult lives. 6. It is unfair to blame parents for the spread of juvenile
delinquency. There are a lot of other causes involved. 7. Many cases show that children leave home and become
members of street gangs just because they can not bear authoritarian control over them by
their parents. 8. Strict discipline does not always work in terms of
developing children's personal qualities. Too much pressure on children leads to rebellion
and other extreme actions. 9. Parents are not justified in using violence to keep
discipline and maintain their authority over the children. 10. Children are human beings, too. They need to be
protected instead of being frequently scolded or physically abused. Does television play a positive or negative role in the
modern world? Arguments 1. Television is now playing a very important part in our
lives. 2. Television is not only a convenient source of
entertainment, but also a comparatively cheap one. 3. Television keeps one informed about current events,
allows one to follow the latest developments in science and politics and offers an endless
series of programmes which are both instructive and entertaining. 4. A lot of television programmes introduce people to things
they have never thought or heard of before. 5. Television has been good company to those who do not
work, like housewives, lonely old people, etc. 6. Television provides enormous possibilities for education,
like school programmes via closed-circuit television. 7. Television provides special broadcasts for those in TV
university, or open university. It also offers specialised subjects like language teaching,
sewing, cooking, painting, cosmetics, etc. 8. Television does the job of education in the broadest
sense. Instructive programmes achieve their goal through entertaining the viewers. 9. Compared with the radio, everything on television is more
lifelike, vivid, and real. 10. Television may be a vital factor in holding a family
together where there are, for example, economic problems and husband and wife seem at
breaking point. Arguments 1. Advertisements provide the most direct comprehensive and
detailed information. We get to know
about household goods from advertisements. 2. Advertising itself is a business that has provided a
great number of jobs. 3. With advertisements, people save a lot of time in
shopping, looking for jobs, etc. 4. Daily life needs advertisements because the main function
of advertising is to disseminate information on commodities, services, culture,
employment, student enrolment and even marriage. 5. A cheerful, witty advertisement makes such a difference
to a drab wall or a newspaper full of news of calamities. 6. Without advertisements, newspapers, commercial radios and
television companies could not survive. 7. You can find a job. rent an apartment, buy or sell a
house, etc. by way of advertising. 8. Advertising is a process of artistic creation. 9. Advertising creates mass markets. Without advertisements,
manufacturers may find it difficult to sell their products. 10. Advertising helps stabilize industry and employment,
improves quality, and, by competition, helps keep prices within bounds. Counter-arguments 1. Advertisements are imposed upon a captive audience: e.g.
on television. 2. Advertisements on TV are a nuisance: they interrupt
television programmes at a shocking frequency. 3. Consumers have to pay more for the goods owing to the
advertising expenses: high prices are maintained by such artificial means. 4. Advertisements are simply misleading and cheating. They
are filled with flowery phrases and empty promises. 5. Fake advertising cheats consumers and, in some serious
cases, threatens gullible people's lives. 6. Advertisers are inconsiderate to the public. What they
care about is making money. 7. Advertisements are not -based on the quality of the
goods, but on the principle that if one keeps talking about the same thing long enough,
eventually people will pay attention to it. 8. Advertisements are an insidious form of brainwashing,
using the same techniques, like slogans, catchphrases, etc. 9. Advertising is offensive: it appeals to baser instincts. 10. Advertising cheapens the quality of life: most ads are
in poor taste. Arguments 1. A good appearance may help people make a better
impression in social contacts. 2. When people are getting old, they should pay more
attention to their appearance. 3. The way people are dressed helps them to preserve a sense
of their own value and personality. 4. Fashion adds spice to life with its rich colour, variety,
and beauty. 5. Men and women follow fashions in order to please each
other and themselves. 6. The world will be a dull place to live in if people
always wear clothes of the same style and colour. 7. Mass production makes well-designed clothes cheap,
available to everyone. 8. The fashion industry is an enormous one. It provides
employment for people like textile workers, designers, shopkeepers, etc. 9. The fashion industry has helped industrial research in
the sense that a lot of new materials, like nylon, rayon, etc. have been made to meet
the demand of the consumers. 10. Being well-dressed is of psychological importance
because confidence in one's appearance leads to confidence in one's success in life. Counter-arguments 1. People sometimes look odd with the so-called fashionable
hair styles, make-up, and dresses. 2. Top designers in Paris and London are dictatorial, for
they lay down the law and the whole world rushes to obey. 3. Fashion goes like this: one year, one thing; the next
year, the reverse. 4. People are so vain that they are afraid of being seen in
old-fashioned clothes. 5. People, especially the fashion-followers, are blackmailed
by fashion-designers and stores. 6. Changing fashions is a deliberate creation of waste
because one will have to discard a lot of new clothes in order to follow fashions. 7. Fashion designers are not interested in important things
like warmth, comfort, and durability of the clothes. They are only interested in
outward appearance and profits. 8. The odder the clothes, the more expensive they are, and
the more fashionable they become. It's a great pity that people have lost their
appreciation of real beauty. 9. In order to follow fashions, people have to put up with
great discomfort, such as suffering from cold in winter. 10. One's confidence does not grow from the way one is
dressed, but from the inner qualities one possesses. Topic： It's the
only way to improve the satety on our roads that give much strict punishment to driving offence.Are you agree that? [特别注意]题目问的是：你赞同还是反对——提高道路安全的唯一途径是严惩驾驶违规行为 。如果你赞同，你就必须证明严惩驾驶违规行为是唯一途径；如果你反对，则要证明严惩 驾驶违规行为不是唯一途径。注意审题，不然很容易偏题。我的立场是赞同。
IDEAS： 1.正是因为处罚轻，使得违规驾驶的肇事司机丧无视他人生命及安全，只有严惩，才能防 止违规驾驶，确保道路安全。论据：2004年中国大中城市交通事故报告显示：事故原因有 80%由违规驾驶所致。大多数司机的安全意识很淡薄。 2.近年来政府加大交通安全的宣传力度，但收效甚微，违规驾驶现象高居不下，只有严惩 才能起到杀鸡杀儆候之效 3.以新加坡为例，法律严明，交通事故率极低。
The issue of how to improve the safety on roads has always
been the focus of much attention.people come up with various solutions,but some
emphasize that the only feasible way is to give strict punishment to driving
offence.Personally,I share these people's point of view. It is much lesser punishment that makes those hit-and-run
drivers devoid of the reverence for other people's life and close attention to
road safety.---topic sentence An authoritative traffic analysis reporting indicates that
approximately 80% of traffic accidents result from driving offence which occured in large
and medium cities in China during the second half of 2004, and the rest of traffic
accidents are due to bad weather and poor quality of automobile. These statistics show that
most automobile drivers lack the consciousness of safe driving.They deserve severe legal
punishment.Only after stricter punishment is carried out can driving offence
decrease. In recent years,the Chinese government intensify efforts to
publicize safe driving and traffic rules by the mass media(i.e. TV and radio,
newspapers,magazines).But that has very little effect on reducing driving
offence.Therefore,it's time to beat the dog before the lion! Only strict punishment can play a role of a
serious warning to those reckless drivers. Take an Asian country Singapore for instance.Singapore is
well-known for its extremely stric trffic law worldwide.Those who break the traffic rules
must be severely punished.Without the supervision of traffic police，an extraordinarily low rate of
traffic accidents has been kept for years,which totally attributes
to local people's following the traffic rules. Undoubtedly,improving the unsafe traffic situation is the
most vital thing these days.I firmly hold the view that giving strict punishment to
driving offence is the unique practicable solution. Difference between children’s education IN certain respects, children are the same all over the
world. But many factors affect the development of children, both parental support and education
being major influences. There are vast differences between schooling styles, and
parental attitudes towards children, in China and the West. Some of these differences have obvious causes, for example,
the "Little Emperor" syndrome in China. Parents everywhere have dreams for their
offspring. However, the concentration of energy invested into planning for a child’s
future is noticeable in China, as it is not diluted by the presence of siblings. This adoration can be seen in other ways. One of the most
common is spoiling children, giving them everything they want. Some of the time this is a
reward for good work, although there are children who receive all they want merely
because they demand it from their parents. Hard work? Parents also have this tendency to spoil children in the
West. If a child does start to see itself as the all-deserving star of the Universe, usually
its siblings will tease and bully the child until it stops feeling self-important. Another contrast between the upbringing of children in China
and the West is in schooling. Without a doubt, Chinese children work harder
than their European and American counterparts. Their industriousness is admirable,
and in comparison, Western students are lazy. In European countries, teenagers will
often have a Saturday job, or holiday job, to supplement their allowance. This is rare in
China, where education is considered of paramount importance, and time working
detracts from study. The same contrast is true of romantic relationships between
teenagers. I spoke to Han Li, a 16-year old student in Huhhot, about boyfriends. She said:
"I have no time for a boyfriend, even if I did want one. I must study hard, there
is a lot of pressure on me to get good grades and go to university." The style of teaching is very different in China from in the
West. The notion of "repeating after a teacher’’ seems old-fashioned and redundant in
America and Europe. Large class sizes may be the reason for the popularity of this
teaching method. In England, any class over 30 is considered large enough to impair learning.
However, I have noticed that this parrot-style of learning is being replaced with
more progressive methods of education in many Chinese schools. The perfect solution would be to combine Western and Chinese
education methods. Combat the laziness and apathy of Western students;
encourage initiative within Chinese students, by expecting independent thought as
opposed to mindless repetition. As for spoilt kids anywhere, some of these children would
benefit from a smack on the bum. 【Topic】We can get knowledge from
news, but some people think we can't trust the journalist, What do u think? And what do you think is the
important qualities that a journalist should have? Prompted by the fast development of the media, people can
get lost of knowledge and information from news, but whether we can fully trust the
journalist has become a thorny issue. People have been attaching greater weight to this
problem. In this essay, I will try to explore this controversial issue and seek out some
effective factors. When it comes to news of today’s newspaper, different people
have different attitudes. Personally, I think some news in some newspaper are
misleading and cheating, especially the news about entertainment。Some journalists even produce or imagine a story and write it as a piece of news. The only task for they do so is just to
achieve the major’s attentions. However some news from some famous
media, for instance, BBC and Guangzhou Morning Post are true and responsible. This kind of news are always accompanied by data and evidences which are much more
believable. They just tell the truth and what happened exactly. Why some news is unbelievable while some are responsible and
true? I believe that the qualities of a journalist contribute to this complicated
phenomenon. Firstly, as a journalist, he or she should have a strong sense of
responsibility. The journalist needs to tell the truth and the fact, be responsible of what he
writes and talks. Furthermore, he must have skills of expressing himself by writing. He just
needs to use exact words and suitable phrases to tell the public the fact, with out any
imaginations. The last but not the least, he should be objective. What he needs to do just to
tell what the fact is, it doesn’t need any personal ideas or emotion. It is a brazen violation of the people’s basic right to know
the truth of the world that journalists are cheating in the newspaper. As we should read
a novel when we want to read a story, we should read a Newspaper when we want to now
the truth. It is high time that both the government and the whole media make concerted
efforts to let all the news are believable. I strongly hope that we can know what we
want to know and what we should know from our media.（作者：启德雅思学员 曾捷） Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of
improved fereilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do
this my be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local
communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree？ In today's world, meals are no longer too expensive to
prepare. With such modern technologies as chemical fertilizers and machinery we can
enjoy delicious food at a much lower cost. Nevertheless, these inexpensive,
mass-produced foods affect our health, to a greater or lesser degree. For one thing, they
are less nutritious than those naturally cultivated. In my view, however, their advantages
far outweigh this little disadvantage, in the following aspects: Apart from being cheap and mass-produced, convenient food
saves us both time and energy in preparing our everyday meals. In a world that
idolizes efficiency, we can thus devote our valuable time and energy to other and more
meaningful, undertakings. By applying the latest agricultural technologies, we can
also enjoy a much greater variety of foods at lower prices, which was impossible a
century ago. For instance, even when they are not in season, water melons are now sold all
the year round, and are enjoyed by young and old, rich and poor alike. Finally, the demand for healthier foods with a greater
variety and at lower prices enables modern technologies to develop by leaps and bounds. For
example, GM (genetically-modified) plant technology is being promoted by
the demand for the ever-increasing number of healthy recipes it can Provide,
including disease-resistant rice, meat-flavoured apples and various green foods. In this
way, nutrition and modern technologies go hand in hand, much to the benefit of us all
. In conclusion, our food culture is greatly enriched by the
application of modern agricultural technologies. Possible negative effects are, so
far, a mere technical problem, and I believe that in a matter of only a few years
this will be properly tackled. Topic：Animal
testing may be necessary, but we need to be be merciful Every year, millions of animals undergo painful suffering or
death as a result of scientific research into the effects of drugs, food additives, cosmetics
and other chemical products. While most people think animal testing is
necessary, others are upset by what they see as needless suffering. This essay looks at some of
the positive and negative aspects of animal testing. Many medical treatments and procedures have been developed
from experiments on animals. Since animals share many features with humans,
scientists use animals to test the safety and effectiveness of newly developed drugs before
pilot testing on small groups of patients. Medical teams practice new operating
techniques such as transplants on animals. Without animal testing, many
procedures or new drugs would be extremely unsafe. However, many people are concerned that animals are
suffering unnecessarily and cruelly. They do not believe that every new drug needs to be
tested on animals, especially with the huge database of knowledge and modern
computer models. They also are worried that many animal tests are ineffective,
pointing out that any drugs have had to be withdrawn from the market despite extensive
testing. They particularly feel that animal testing should not be used for non-essential products
such as cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, and cleaning products. Furthermore, some
campaigners would like to see certain tests replaced and more humane methods used. We need to make sure that the millions of animals who are
used for testing new products are treated with the minimum of suffering. Although some
animal testing may be unavoidable at present, treating our fellow creatures as
mercifully as possible will demonstrate our humanity. 267 words There is no alternative Every day, thousands of people are saved from painful
diseases and death by powerful medical drugs and treatments. This incredible gift of
medicine would not be possible without animal testing. Despite these overwhelming benefits,
however, some people are calling for animal testing to be banned because of alleged
cruelty. This essay will examine arguments for and against animal testing. Those against the use of animal testing claim that it is
inhumane to use animals in experiments. I disagree completely. It would be much more
inhumane to test new drugs on children or adults. Even if it were possible, it would
also take much longer to see potential effects, because of the length of time we live
compared to laboratory animals such as rats or rabbits. Opponents of animal testing also claim that the results are
not applicable to humans. This may be partly true. Some drugs have had to be
withdrawn, despite testing. However, we simply do not have alternative methods of
testing. Computer models are not advanced enough, and testing on plants is much less
applicable to humans than tests on animals such as monkeys. Until we have a better
system, we must use animal testing. A further point often raised against animal testing is that
it is cruel. Some of the tests certainly seem painful, but the great majority of people on
this planet eat meat or wear leather without any guilt. Where is their sympathy for
animals? Furthermore, animals clearly do not feel the same way as humans, and scientists
are careful to minimize stress in the animals, since this would damage their research. I agree that we need to make sure that animals who are used
for testing new products have the minimum of suffering. However, I am convinced that
animal testing is necessary, and that it will continue to benefit humans in
new and wonderful ways. 311 words Advantages of Animal Testing in Medical Research Medical research involving animals has dramatically improved
the health of the human race. Without animal testing, the cure for polio would not
exist and diabetics would suffer or die from their disease. Despite these benefits, some
people believe that animals should be not be used for testing medical techniques and
drugs. This essay will outline the advantages of animal testing. Animal testing allows scientists to test and create new
drugs. Animals such as monkeys or rabbits have similar physical processes to humans. This
allows scientists to test the effects of certain drugs. If a drug produces adverse effects
in animals it is probably unfit for human use. Animal testing is cheap. There is a large supply of animals
for medical research. Animals are easily bred, and maintained safely in controlled labs.
The costs of testing in humans would be extremely high. Many people argue that animal testing is cruel. In some
cases this is true. However it would be much more cruel to test new drugs on people or
children, or to let people die because there was not enough information about a drug.
Furthermore, legislation in most countries sets standards for animal treatment, and
laboratories have guidelines to prevent cruelty. Opponents of animal research also say that information from
animals does not apply to humans. They point to certain commercial drugs which have
been withdrawn because of side-effects in humans While it is true that animal systems
differ from human systems, there are enough similarities to apply information from
animals to humans. Animal rights campaigners claim that we don’t need new tests
because we already have vast amounts of information. However, many new deadly
infections appear every year and new treatments and drugs are needed to combat these
deadly plagues. Animal testing is needed in the world we live in. Our
responsibility is to manage the animals in our care and balance their suffering against the
good that comes from them. 321 words 雅思考试范文（4）
： 热 It is right that college graduates earn higher salaries than
the less well-educated in the community. But they should also pay the full cost of their
study. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Some conclude that college students should bear total
expenses for their higher education on the generalization that college graduates
usually receive higher salaries for similar jobs than those without a college degree. We can
not deny the fact that higher level of education, indeed, do associate with better
income. Still, build on such fact alone, the conclusion remains questionable when more
aspects are taken into consideration. The whole argument in question rests on an assumption that
it is always the case that people with higher education make more money than those less
well-educated. But salary or income is, in most cases, based on contributions
made by employees to companies or organizations in which they are employed.
Statistics in the labor market indicate that people with professional training tend to find
jobs easier than college graduates do and that blue-collar workers who do not hold
college degrees are becoming the hotties in the labor market. Employers prefer
to hire and pay more to highly skilled and specially trained people rather than
fresh college graduates. In the auto industry, for instance, skilled technicians make two or
three times more than their college educated counterparts who make the average salaries
in other companies. And it is widely accepted that people’s income is determined
more by talent, hard work, and willingness to take risks than solely by certain
qualifications such as college education. Otherwise, the unemployment rate of college graduates would
not be increasing every year and the rule of supply and demand will lose much of
power in controlling the labor market. Admittedly in some knowledge extensive field such as
research, teaching, and practice of law the labor force are primarily consists of
highly educated professionals. But such people make up only a fraction of the labor market
and are thus unrepresentative of the whole employment in general. Considering the goal of education, we find that it is even
more problematic for the country to throw all the responsibility of financing college
education to college students. The goal of higher education of a nation is to improve and
strengthen the general level of intellectual and professional capacity of its labor
force, thereby increasing the competency of the nation in the global economy. As tax
payers, parents all contributes to the education system and country in various ways. It is
only reasonable and necessary that the country gives some forms of financially
assistance to students to ease the burden of rising education costs. Such help should
go to not only students from needy or impoverished families but also outstanding
students from affluent backgrounds. Doing so can significantly boost the motivation
of children from millions of families to engage in higher level of study. It is
understandable that the general quality of people in a country will improve and its economy will
benefit both now and in years to follow. If the burden of supporting children’s higher education is
dumped on parents and students, thousands of brilliant students will be deprived
of chances to pursue their academic inspiration. Among those who suffer would
definitely be future great scientists, business managers, artists and statesmen. The loss will be
disastrous and irreversible. In conclusion, the idea that students should also pay the
full cost of their study is wrong and harmful because it is wrong to assume that higher
education necessarily equalize high income. Moreover, it is in the best interest of a
nation to take responsibility in financing college education so that the goal of higher
education will be better met. Topic：Is Education
Losing Its Value? Education: Losing its Value Today, it seems to be universally accepted that increased
education is a good thing. Thousands of colleges and millions of students spend vast
amounts of time and money chasing pieces of paper. But what is the value of these
qualifications? This essay will discuss whether education has been devalued. Supporters of education (usually teachers or educators, or
those in the business of education) say that increased levels of education will open
doors for students. Certificates, diplomas, and degrees are held up as a status
symbol, a passport to a private club of money and power. However, the truly powerful are not those with degrees, but
people who stand back and look at what is really important in life. These people are
found in every part of society. Like many brilliant people, Einstein was a weak math
student. Like many successful businessmen, Bill Gates never completed college. Like many
inventive and creative people, Edison never went to school. The greatest religious
teachers do not have letters after their name. Similarly, many of the world’s political
leaders do not have master’s degrees or doctorates. These are the people who shape our
lives, and they are too busy with real life to spend time in the paper chase. Students in college are being sold an illusion. They are
made to believe that self-understanding and society approval will come with the
acquisition of a piece of paper. Instead of thinking for themselves, and finding their
own personality and strengths, they are fitted like square pegs into round
holes, in so-called professional jobs. The role of education is to prepare masses of people to
operate at low levels of ability in a very limited and restricted range of activities. Some of
these activities are perhaps more challenging than the assembly lines of the past, but the
ultimate purpose is equally uninteresting. More worryingly, despite the increased level
of education, people are still not genuinely expected to think for themselves. In fact, the
longer years of schooling make the job of brainwashing even easier. There is still a role for study, research, and education.
However, we need to examine our emphasis on education for the sake of a piece of paper, and
to learn the real meaning and revolutionary challenge of knowledge. 376 words Topic：Is Education
Losing Its Value? Education: Still Invaluable! In the past, degrees were very unusual in my family. I
remember the day my uncle graduated. We had a huge party, and for many years my mother
called him "the genius" and listened to his opinion. Today, in comparison five of my
brothers and sisters have degrees, and two are studying for their masters'. However,
some people think that this increased access to education is devaluing degrees. In this
essay, I will look at some of the arguments for and against the increased emphasis on
degrees in our society. People have several arguments against the need for degrees.
They say that having so many graduates devalues a degree. People lose respect for
the degree holder. It is also claimed that education has become a rat race. Graduates have
to compete for jobs even after years of studying. Another point is that studying
for such a long time leads to learners becoming inflexible. They know a lot about one
narrow subject, but are unable to apply their skills. Employers prefer more flexible and
adaptable workers. However, I feel strongly that this move to having more
qualifications is a positive development. In the past education was only for the rich and
powerful. Now it is available to everyone, and this will have many advantages for the
country and the individual. First of all, it is impossible to be overeducated. The more people
are educated, the better the world will be, because people will be able to discuss and
exchange ideas. A further point is that people with degrees have many more opportunities.
They can take a wider variety of jobs and do what they enjoy doing, instead of being
forced to take a job they dislike. Finally, a highly educated workforce is good for the economy
of the country. It attracts foreign investment. In conclusion, although there are undoubtedly some problems
with increased levels of education, I feel strongly that the country can only
progress if all its people are educated to the maximum of their ability. 339 words Road Convictions fell dramatically in 1981, from about 480
to 250 people per 10 000, and then declined gradually until 1985. At this point they
began a steep rise which peaked at about 3.3% in 1989. The figures fell sharply in
1990 and remained steady over the next year. The conviction rate then fell gradually
until 1994 with hardly any change over the next four years. Model answer for exercise
2. Between 1955 and 1960 mortgage interest rates remained fairly constant at around
5%. Over the next decade they climbed steadily to reach around 8.5% in 1977. During
the next ten years there was a dramatic rise culminating in a maximum of 20% in 1987.
From then to 1995 the rate fell sharply back to the pre 1977 level of around 8.5%. Levels
fluctuated over the next 3 years, varying between 8.5 and 11%. Task1: Large tree grows just near your house, producing troubles
for you. Write a letter to local authority explaining this problem, discuss the ways of its
resolution and make enquiries about financial aspect. To: mr. S. Brown, local authority org. 35, Willow av., Greencity, Russia. Tel: (812) 345-46-76 Fax: 534-87-78 Telex: (812) 657-78-89 e-mail: local_authority@net From: Helen Apple, 13, Willow Av., Greencity, Russia. Tel: (812) 345-46-70 Dear Sir, I am writing to you to apply for a big tree located just
near my house. This tree really troubles me. The fact is that the tree stands in sun's light
and because of that a close-fitting room is too dark and gloomy. Also I must tell
you we use that room as a nursery. Our son is only two months old and is still weak.
As to me, I am his mother and I must be sure that I do my best to take care of him. But the
tree doesn't let my son to receive enough sunlight and I am pushed to ask you to solve
this problem. I would welcome the sooner opportunity to meet with you to
discuss the subject. I hope the tree has to be out. To tell the truth the tree is quite
old and can fall down any time and I can't imagine that crash may happen. While I am waiting for your decision, I hope that I am
allowed to put away branches which directly cover the window. If I am allowed to do it, just
call me as soon as possible and tell about it. Addly, I want to know how much the cutting of the tree may
cost and who must pay it. And which part of the payment our family has to pay. Also, I
am interesting in possible discounts. I will appreciate your prompt reply. Yours faithfully, mrs. Apply. Road Convictions fell dramatically in 1981, from about 480
to 250 people per 10 000, and then declined gradually until 1985. At this point they
began a steep rise which peaked at about 3.3% in 1989. The figures fell sharply in
1990 and remained steady over the next year. The conviction rate then fell gradually
until 1994 with hardly any change over the next four years. Model answer for exercise
2. Between 1955 and 1960 mortgage interest rates remained fairly constant at around
5%. Over the next decade they climbed steadily to reach around 8.5% in 1977. During
the next ten years there was a dramatic rise culminating in a maximum of 20% in 1987.
From then to 1995 the rate fell sharply back to the pre 1977 level of around 8.5%. Levels
fluctuated over the next 3 years, varying between 8.5 and 11%. Task1: You rent a house through an agency. The heating
system has stopped working. You phoned the agency a week ago but it has still not been
mended. Write a letter to the agency. Explain the situation and tell them what you want
them to do about it. To: mr. S. Brown, Manager Best Agency Ltd., 35, Willow av., Greencity, Russia. Tel: (812) 345-46-76 Fax: 534-87-78 Telex: (812) 657-78-89 e-mail: local_authority@net From: Helen Apple, 13, Willow Av., Greencity, Russia. Tel: (812) 345-46-70 Dear Sir, I am writing to you to inform you my heating system hasn't
been working since the 5 th of December this year. I contacted your company and explained
mr. S. Switch on the 7 th of November that my heating system has stooped working. But
the situation hasn't changed till now. The reason why it happened is not clear for me. Besides I
have no possibility to repair the heating system myself and my waiting for the heating is
very unpleasant for me and my family. To say more, the weather was really cold and I
had to buy necessary warm clothes and a thick carpet to keep warm in the flat. I have
bought a minimum of necessities: a sweater - $107.34 pants - $38.67 a pair of socks - $04.44 a carpet - $1034.00 I cannot hide my disappointment but I still believe that
"Best Agency" is a good and reputable company. And I hope that the situation can be
solved by the following ways: to compensate all my expenses according to the checks and , of
course, I am expected the heating in my flat as soon as possible. Otherwise will be
getting more and more expenses and I shall be obliged to address these claims to
the superior authorities, that I do not want to do. Your prompt actions and your quick answer will be
appreciated by me, by my children, my grandparents and all my relatives. With best wishes, mrs. Apple. Many old building are protected by law because they are part
of a nation's history. However, some people think knocked down to make way for new
ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old
buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress? Old buildings sometimes conflicts with social advancement.
Appealing as it is in the eyes of business people, tearing down old architect to make room
for real-estate development is not a wise idea in many ways. The primarily reason is that old buildings, like our native
language, forms our cultural identity and keep a unique record the history of a country.
From this aspect, old buildings are considered very valuable as one of the symbols
of the culture of a nation. For instance, the traditional Chinese residence in Beijing,
Siheyuan, are once seen as the remains of the Old World, and were destroyed by people
shortly after the founding of People’s Republic of China. Until recently did the people
and policy makers as well realize that it is an inexcusable and stupid idea to commit
such a terrible deed because old buildings, once gone, are not restorable. But their
economic values and aesthetic appeals have just caught the attention of Chinese people. Moreover, old buildings, if planed and preserved properly,
could coexist with modern real-estate development. In France, aged buildings bring
millions of dollars of revenue for the government and amazed thousands of tourists. Yet no
one thinks the high-rising office buildings and apartment buildings make the old
architect a sore of the eye. By contrast, the new learn from the old, a fact that makes them
more attractive. We admit that not all old buildings should be treated
equally and some of them do need to be torn down for various reasons such as safety and new
buildings. However, we should not be too blind to see their value too. If only the
real and practical factors are being considered, the country will be sorry for its loss in
years to come. As we have discussed, old buildings are part of a country’s
history and are valuable in many ways. We should plan well and be wise enough to see
their value. But the same time, we should also do our best to find solutions to make
the old and the new coexist in harmony. It is generally believed that education is of vital
importance in individuals’ development and well-being of societies. What should education consist
of to fulfill both these functions? With the rapid development of modern society, education is
becoming more and more crucial to both individuals and societies. The issue over
what education should consist of has considerably aroused people’s wide concern. In this
essay, I seek to explore this complicated topic from diverse perspectives and what
influence could be brought. Among the most important aspects education should consist
of, one should be stressed is professional knowledge education. On one hand, under the
fierce competitive circumstance, people who have professional skills and
experience attract many big companies. Therefore, study about one special area gives
people more opportunities to hurt an ideal job. On the other hand, this education is also
significant to develop societies in a long run. At the second place, what is also worth noticing is that
physical education is necessary for students, especially for teenagers. If you want to
achieve successfully in the modern societies, strong body is the first premise, which makes you
always in sharp. So education should push people to take care themselves and
this could bring great benefits to the healthy society. Last but not least, we should not lose sight of
psychological education. Psychological problems are serious nowadays and a sizable percentage of
people suffer from them. A survey conducted by a famous research organization indicates
that over 40 percent of students have various psychological problems, who really
need help from school and society. Even worse, if such problems cannot be solved, they
could hamper the progress of well-being society. Judging from what I have been discussed above, we may safely
draw the conclusion that three aspects cannot be separated in education, which play
vital important roles in the growth of individuals and societies. The fulfillment of both
people and societies can be done as long as we lay emphasis on three aspects mentioned
above. Crime is without doubt a huge problem in every country in
the world. There are certain countries, cities, towns and districts where the crime rate
is extremely high and such places are very dangerous places to be. Without doubt these
areas desperately need new government policies and a shift in actions by the police
to remedy a desperate situation. These places tend to be areas of high unemployment
and poverty. If the focus were placed on finding and creating jobs in these places the
crime problem would improve. Instead governments go for easy options such as
increasing the lengths of prison sentences. This treats the results of crime, not it’s
causes. Nevertheless, such places are few and far between. The vast
majority of places in the world are perfectly safe places to live. People who are
afraid to leave their homes do so largely for two reasons. Firstly, they were unfortunate enough
to be victim of a crime. Secondly, and most importantly, they hear about crime
everywhere: TV, radio, papers. In some areas crime stories take up a huge percentage of news.
If you hear about crime all the time, you begin to believe its everywhere. This is
simply not the case. Crime has been around since man first appeared on earth and
will continue to be here till we leave. Of course there are measures governments
could take to improve the situation but they can’t eradicate crime. What measures
should be taken depend on ones political opinions. University students now focus on a special subject. Some
people believe that universities should encourage their students to study a
whole range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Nowadays, many students spend time concentrating on their
majors while neglecting the study of other subjects. This phenomenon has attracted
people’s attention on whether or not the universities should encourage students to study
all the subjects available for them. Some people claim that studying a whole range of
subjects may divert students’ attention on their majors, making the students good at
nothing. Some people, on the other hand, contend that learning a variety of things is
good for the students’ development. Speaking for myself, I take sides on the
latter. First of all, learning various subjects can extend students’
scope of knowledge. People might never realize how little they know about certain things
until they read articles or books relevant and even worse when conversations start.
Extensive reading of different subjects can help to release the inferior complex when such
situation occurs. They may also be proud of themselves and become confident in study
since they know a lot. In addition, some subjects can teach students how to balance
work and life, comment current affairs and cultivate students’ common sense of life
as well. All these benefits can make students become knowledgeable. Learning a range of subjects can also add spice to the
students’ studies. Students may be fed up with study when they concentrate on a special
subject constantly to the exclusion of other subjects. Despite the fact that studying
many subjects can occupy part of the time for students to study their majors, it can
facilitate the students to enrich their campus life and maintain their interest in study. Most important of all, studying more can cultivate students’
logical thinking and make them become more creative and competent, which is of great
significance to their further development. It is commonly believed that most of the
subjects are linked to each other, to some extend. With a range of knowledge, students can find
different solutions to approach the problems they encounter either at work or in
life, which will definitely make the students more creative and innovative in the field they
specialize in. Clearly, the students with all-around knowledge have an apparent
advantage over those specializing in only one subject. Thus, students should make effort to
acquire more knowledge in their study periods so that they will not be eliminated in
the severe competition in the era of information explosion. In a word, studying a variety of subjects is beneficial to
the university students. In this case, not only can the students better themselves, but also
become adaptable and flexible in the increasingly challenging and competitive
world. It is advisable that students spend time learning more subjects instead of focusing on a
specific subject, so that they can prepare themselves and cater for the even-accelerated
society. Advantages and disadvantages of private cars. 小汽车的利与弊。 With the fantastic spur both in industry and in economy in
China, the number of people who own private cars is on the rise. Some people have bought
cars of their own, and others are planning to buy cars. But there have been two
quite different views on this phenomenon. Some claim that there are many advantages brought about by
cars. First, the automobile industry provides jobs for countless workers and
strong support for other industries. Second, if conditions permit, owning a car can
make us work more efficiently. Finally, life will become more convenient. A car allows one
to move freely and with a car there is no need to wait for the bus in the cold or under
the burning sun. However, others strongly object to the increase in
developing private cars. They hold that automobiles will give rise to a series of problems. In
the first place, as more and more cars are produced and run in the street, a large volume
of poisonous gas will be given off, polluting the atmosphere and causing actual harm
to the health of people. Next, private cars contr123te to traffic congestion so
greatly that the advantages gained in comfort and freedom are often cancelled out by the
frustration caused by traffic jams. The last problem is the increasing number of car accidents
that have killed and will kill a lot of people in a friction of a second. In my opinion, although automobiles have been playing a
vital part in the daily activities of our society, they also bring us numerous troubles such as
more serious environmental pollution, more traffic accidents and more
123rgy consumption. They drink up huge amounts of fuel and throw out huge amounts of
pollutants. Traffic accidents kill thousands and thousands of people each year
and cripple more. Jams waste our precious time. Therefore I am against developing
private cars. Crime is without doubt a huge problem in every country in
the world. There are certain countries, cities, towns and districts where the crime rate
is extremely high and such places are very dangerous places to be. Without doubt these
areas desperately need new government policies and a shift in actions by the police
to remedy a desperate situation. These places tend to be areas of high
unemployment and poverty. If the focus were placed on finding and creating jobs in these places the
crime problem would improve. Instead governments go for easy options such as
increasing the lengths of prison sentences. This treats the results of crime, not it’s
causes. Nevertheless, such places are few and far between. The vast
majority of places in the world are perfectly safe places to live. People who are
afraid to leave their homes do so largely for two reasons. Firstly, they were unfortunate
enough to be victim of a crime. Secondly, and most importantly, they hear about crime
everywhere: TV, radio, papers. In some areas crime stories take up a huge percentage of news.
If you hear about crime all the time, you begin to believe its everywhere. This is
simply not the case. Crime has been around since man first appeared on earth and
will continue to be here till we leave. Of course there are measures governments
could take to improve the situation but they can’t eradicate crime. What measures
should be taken depend on ones political opinions. The government should control the amount of violence in
films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this issue? It is widely acknowledged that the amount of violence in
films and on TV is one of the direct causes that lead to our high crime rate in our
society. The voice of demanding the government to control violent scenes in media has been
much louder than before. Personally, I totally agree with this voice, for it is the
most effective way to reduce violent crimes in the real world. First and foremost, violence on TV or in films is often
portrayed as extreme as possible in order to attract audiences. This will definitely set a bad example for those immature audiences, who, lacking correct parental guidance, are most
likely to copy the violent behaviours and commit real violent crimes. Next, media, such as TV or film, is considered as the
correct information source regulated by the government. It should be reporting and reflecting true phenomena in the society.
Violence, as one of the facts in the real world, certainly has to be
reported. However, excessive violence is offering misleading
information to the public, which will exert detrimental influence to the society. For example, teenagers will regard
those killers and murderers in the films and on TV as role models
and copy their behaviours. It is recently reported in the news that a seventeen-year-old
killed all his family members, one sister and two parents out of hatred and jealousy. In the real world, we are often reminded of the harm and hurt that violence in fictional world
has brought us. In a word, our society is preoccupied by the violent scenes
and plots at present. What the government has to do immediately is to take effective
measures to control the amount of violence in media. Only in this way, can our society enjoy high level of security and peace. With our entrance to 21st century, there rises the
controversy of whether our future would turn to the bright one. Many people claim that 21st
century would be taken into a positive way through scientific and technological advance
while a great number of pessimists argue that our future is threat123d by lots of
ongoing disasters. As for me, I prefer a balanced view that there will be crisis and
opportunities. On one hand, we have reasons to be optimistic. For one
thing, the development of information technology will make it possible to for all the
people in the world to communicate with each other easily. Take the internet as an
example. A simple click on the mouse could lead you to every place and person all over
the world. For another, as the medical treatment develops, it could be expected that
there will be cure for such deadly diseases as cancer and AIDS and that human beings
would be able to enjoy a long life expectancy. Moreover, with the ongoing
mechanization, an increasing amount of dangerous and heavy-labor work would tend to be taken by the
robot. In this case, man can work in more safe and comfortable conditions, as well as
enjoy more leisure time. On the other hand, it can be foreseen that there may be
crises in the future. First, people will run high risk of psychological problems for
dealing with computers in long-term is likely to cause the loneliness and infantile
autism. Consequently the rate of suicide would experience a sharp rise. Besides, there is
possibility that the robot would take over the earth, enslaving our mankind who is originally
its creator. Furthermore, it is not impossible that a global nuclear war would break out. As
a result, none of all creatures on the earth can escape this disaster so that from
then on the civil history comes to an end. From the discussion above, it can be concluded that we would
confront both opportunities and crises. The advanced science and
technology could obtain merit and drawback. So what I hope to see in the future is that we can
enjoy healthier and longer life and that more and more science and technology will be
employed in the peaceful way. The government should control the amount of violence in
films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this issue? Violence appears more and more often in films and on
television. Requests are made that the government should take action because it leads to
the rise of violent crimes in society.
However, some people think differently. They say that instead of inducing people to commit a crime,
violence on TV helps people to release the stress put on them by the fast pace of the
modern society and thus reduces the chance for them to break the law. The employee who was severely criticized by the boss at work may feel relieved when he
returns home and sees a strong man being punched in his face on TV. Admittedly, that may be one little good effect of violence
on screen, but the side effect of it is much 123ious and should not be ignored. As was
mentioned in the beginning of the essay, violence on screen does result in more crimes in real
life. For one thing, teenagers are good at intimating and they have a strong
desire to release their extra 123rgy. One
good example of this is the notorious campus gun shot case in the US. The criminal, a university student, who shot several of his
teachers and fellow students, confessed that a violent movie inspired him. Lastly, violence in films and
television fills people’s mind with evil and hatred. We certainly should be
shown the better side of our society if we want to decrease the violent crimes. To sum up, in order to have fewer violent crimes in society,
violence on screen should be controlled.
(292) Nowadays we can enjoy the same films, fashions, brands,
advertisements and TV channels. The evident difference between countries is
disappearing. To what extent do you think the disadvantages overweight the advantages of
this? Globalization creates conditions for widening international
exchanges, strengthening mutual understanding between nations, expanding cultural,
educational, and scientific cooperation between nations and countries, enjoying the
cultural achievements of people around the world which encourages the process of
modernization and the enrichment of national culture. However, these conditions also create the possible danger of
diminishing the national culture with a negative impact on the pre123vation of
national identity. Through globalization and an open door policy, erroneous concepts
and a lowering of ethical standards, a selfish and individualistic lifestyle and
harmful cultural products can easily be imported into the country. At present, modern information
technology which in the main is controlled by US is hourly and intensively
disseminating US ideology, way of life, culture and films across the world. Even US food is promoted
so that some people consider globalization as global Americanization. During the process of economic globalization, inequality
between developed and developing countries has been increasing and the gap between
the rich and the poor has become wider, most of the result of globalization go to
assist developed countries. Globalization does not pose equal interests and risks to all
nations. With an overwhelming advantage compared to most of the developing
countries in terms of finance and the level of science and technology, developed
ca123alist countries control the situation of economic globalization. For these reasons, globalization is a fierce and complicated
struggle in both cultural and ideological fields. We take the initiative in international
economic integration but also have to take the initiative in fighting to keep our distinct
culture resisting pro-foreign and cross-bred phenomena, and overcoming the psychology of
preferring money over ethical values. Some people think visitors to other countries should imitate
local custom and behaviors. Other people disagree that the host country should welcome
culture diversity. To what extend do you agree? Identifying the foreign customs is a difficult task for any
visitors. Cultural conflicts may occur when one does not know much about the strange social
codes other than his own country. In reality, people’s opinion about whether the host
country should encourage cultural differences or to what degree should they accept
the alien cultures as they may cause annoyance to them. In my opinion, I insist that the
local customs should be highly respected in many occasions but not necessarily be followed
blindly. The primary concern is given to the significance of one’s
national traditions and heritage that has been passed down. It is important because all these
customs has undergone thousands of years of practice and become the treasure of a
nation. For instance, the eating tradition in many areas and regions such as people
eat red eggs when they have a new baby, eating jiaozi—a kind of Chinese dumpling when we
celebrate Chinese lunar year, and still eating when someone’s grandpa passed away.
This might be a blunt for many visitors who first come here. Visitors in such a
situation may choose to practice as if he were a local or he may just see and enjoy the
atmosphere. Even if visitors keep a stance away from the traditions of a
foreign country, they should not be h123le to them. The reason is simple. If the visitors
refuse to take the fact that the local customs may of123d their faith or something they
believe, and even they are disheartening, they will possibly act improperly under such
situation. Take eating out custom as example, Chinese people when eating out, there are
always a person who masters the table and even pays the bill. This might be
of123sive to a foreign who does not get used to this manner. But as we Chinese people say”
Ru Xiang Sui Su” literally means that one should get used to the local customs when
visiting it, this is a reflection of what we discuss here about the culture diversity. In general, one should see how he knows about the cultures
and how he should react upon it. There are no fixed rules to be followed. What seems
important is “when in Rome; do as the Romans do” philosophy applies to many
situations when one feel uncertain about the host culture. Unlike other countries, police in UK do not carry guns. Some
think it leaves citizen unprotected, others think it reduce the overall violence in
the society. Please discuss. At the mention of a policeman, most people will have in
their mind the image of a strong man or woman with a gun on his belt. But it is not the case in UK: police
there do not carry guns.
People’s opinions towards this vary. Some people think this contributes to the decrease of
violence in society. For one
thing, when a robber sees a policeman pointing a gun at him, he may
get exasperated and desperate and, out of despair, he may hurt people around
him. If the policeman does not carry a gun, nothing of the kind will happen. For another, to err is human and no one can guarantee that a policeman does not mis-shoot the
pedestrians when he is hurriedly chasing a criminal. Lastly, some policemen have committed 123ious crimes with the guns they had. However, other people hold different views: police without
guns leave citizens unprotected. To
begin with, at critical moments, guns in policemen’s hands can be essential in fighting against the criminals. Imagine a bank robber pointing a gun at
the head of a hostage.
A policeman can hardly do anything about it if he does not carry a gun. However,
the situation can be totally reversed otherwise. Moreover, policemen are well-trained and thus rarely hurt innocent people with their
guns. As far as I am concerned, the latter is more favorable. To my mind, policemen are the very few people on earth who should carry guns, with which
they can effectively protect the citizens. (283 words) Are cars doing more harm than good? Arguments 1. Cars are evils resulting from modernization, for they
make people suffer rather than enjoy life. 2. Traffic accidents caused by cars not only bring death and
injury, but also make people suffer mentally and psychologically. 3. Every year car owners have to pay vast sums to the
exchequer: road tax, purchase tax, oil tax, etc. This is a big drain on their resources. 4. Since China has such a large population, the
popularisation of private cars will only bring about 123ious social problems. 5. Cars should be done away with. We should try to find a
safer means of transport which will bring joy and comfort rather than injury and
death. 6. The roads are so often jammed with cars that ambulances
and fire engines find it difficult to fulfil their duties. 7. People's hidden frustrations and disappointments are
brought to the surface when they drive. 8. Road networks for cars have not only made cities
uninhabitable, but also desecrated the countryside. 9. Cars often produce air pollution and fill the cities with
unbearable noise. 10. Cars are the cause of traffic accidents. All over the
world thousands upon thousands of people are killed or injured every year. Counter-arguments 1. Motor cars are highly desirable for obvious reasons. We
should recognize this and adapt ourselves. 2. Motor cars enable people to become more mobile. Without
cars, the world would still consist of isolated communities. 3. If there are more cars in China's rural areas, people can
get to cities more easily. The gap between town and country will become smaller. 4. Possessing a car gives one a much greater degree of
mobility, enabling him to move around freely. >5. The owner of a car is not forced to rely on public
transport and is, therefore, not compelled to work locally. 6. Long distances can be covered rapidly and pleasantly. 7. Buses are often crowded and slow, especially during
rush-hour. If there are more cars, people can get around more easily. 8. With the popularisation of cars, the suburbs will become
more developed, and the downtown area will be less crowded. 9. Cars and motorists are not to blame for road accidents.
Problems like too many road signs, faulty traffic lights, sudden narrowing of a street
and congested parking are the real cause of traffic accidents. 10. There must be universal adoption of multi-storey and
underground car parks so that car-parks won’t become a problem. The bar chart compares the proportion of employees of both
genders employed in executive positions in ACME oil company within a one year
period between July 1993 and June 1994. As can be seen from the chart, the percentage
of male employees generally increased with the rise of the job categories from
Grade E to Grade A while the opposite was true with that of women. Grade A, which was reported as the highest position, was a
male dominated one in which only one-tenth of the staff were female while male
employees accounted for the rest. When it comes to Grade B and C, man also made up over half
of the employees, accounting for 80% and 60%, which are 50% and 10% more than
that of woman respectively. However,, the situation in the other two job categories
which were relatively lower was totally converse with women taking up larger proportions.
Men constituted roughly 40% in Grade D, 20% less than that of woman and most of the
working staff in Grade E were women (over 70) , twice as much as that of men. Task Two: Question: News editors decide what to broadcast on
television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these
decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was
reported? Answer: Nowadays the contents on TV and in newspapers are decided by
news editors. In my essay, I would like to discuss the contributing
factors to these decisions, whether we become used to bad news, and whether
it is better if we received more good news. First of all, as far as I am concerned, it is a common
intention of news editors that any thing reported in TV or news papers must be something
attractive to the public, simply because such things sell the best. Therefore we can easily
figure out that things exciting, amazing, uncommon, even overwhelming will be the
news editors’ first choice. 第一句参考：First
of all, the common intention of news editors, in my point of view, is to make everything reported be something attractive to the
public. And this contributes greatly to those editors’ decision making. Secondly, honestly I’m not quite sure whether we become used
to bad news. Although people frequently view bad news in media, many viewers tend
to ignore this kind of information. Moreover, some bad news, such as the regional
wars, is still the hot topic among people, whilst other bad news, such as plane crashes
and natural disasters, etc., can’t catch our
attention. 作者先说“not sure”紧接着下一句，“很多人倾向于忽略这些坏消 息”，多少有些前后矛盾。第一句建议改为：Secondly,
though people are frequently exposed to bad news, many of them tend to ignore most of the
bad news except some hot ones concerning regional wars. Lastly, to the issue whether it is better if we received
more good news, I believe the answer is that we are benefited from the true stories more,
no matter if they are good or bad. To support this argument, I would like to state:
firstly, people will not书面语中尽量不 缩写 be more
positive if they receive more good news nor be the other way around if they receive more bad ones. Next, I doubt the truth of a
piece of news if it doesn’t merely represent the original story, but has to carry the editors’
personal intention. Last but not least, we need the media to tell us exactly what is
happening in the world without any subjective inclination. In a word, media should present us the world as the way it
is. Air transport is increasingly used to export some types of
fruits and vegetables to countries where those plants can not grow or are out of
season. Some say it is a good thing, but others consider this use of transport cannot be
justified. What do you think? Nowadays, there is no denying that air transport has become
a heated argument on which people hold quite diverse standpoints. Some people
claim that different types of fruits and vegetables can be exported to countries where
those plants are everyday requisites that are not available in the market, while
others advocate that this use of transport cannot be justified. As far as I am concerned, I
am of the viewpoint that it is essentially important to make good use of air transport,
provided that it is properly regulated and superintended by corresponding government
watchdogs. Firstly, air transport can cater for the basic needs of
those people who have almost no access to those daily necessities since these fruits and
vegetables are out of their local market. Recent surveys have found that nearly 60% of the
countries or regions all over the world have to import goods and products from other
countries with an aim to satisfying people's requirements, and among those things
from other countries such agricultural products as fruits and vegetables rank in the
first place. Furthermore, air transport can not only boost the local
economy but also increase the fiscal revenue of the government. Furthermore, the
government can take advantage of the money to improve the living standard of the locals. Only
in this way can local residents benefit a great deal form air transport. Last but not least, air transport allows countries in the
world to specialize in the state-of-the-art techniques of manufacturing and processing
in order to optimize natural resources that are the most valuable wealth that human
beings shall cherish so as to stimulate their economy continuously since the trend of
global cooperation and co123boration is inevitable and indispensable. From the above-mentioned analysis, we can easily reach the
conclusion that air transport of fruits and vegetables plays a vital and
indispensable role in both people' life and the country's economy, and I have the convicted faith
that people will really utilize it positively and proactively. Air transport is increasingly used to export some types of
fruits and vegetables to countries where those plants can not grow or are out of
season. Some say it is a good thing, but others consider this use of transport cannot be
justified. What do you think? Nowadays, there is no denying that air transport has become
a heated argument on which people hold quite diverse standpoints. Some people
claim that different types of fruits and vegetables can be exported to countries where
those plants are everyday requisites that are not available in the market, while
others advocate that this use of transport cannot be justified. As far as I am concerned, I
am of the viewpoint that it is essentially important to make good use of air transport,
provided that it is properly regulated and superintended by corresponding government
watchdogs. Firstly, air transport can cater for the basic needs of
those people who have almost no access to those daily necessities since these fruits and
vegetables are out of their local market. Recent surveys have found that nearly 60% of the
countries or regions all over the world have to import goods and products from other
countries with an aim to satisfying people's requirements, and among those things
from other countries such agricultural products as fruits and vegetables rank in the
first place. Furthermore, air transport can not only boost the local
economy but also increase the fiscal revenue of the government. Furthermore, the
government can take advantage of the money to improve the living standard of the locals. Only
in this way can local residents benefit a great deal form air transport. Last but not least, air transport allows countries in the
world to specialize in the state-of-the-art techniques of manufacturing and processing
in order to optimize natural resources that are the most valuable wealth that human
beings shall cherish so as to stimulate their economy continuously since the trend of
global cooperation and co123boration is inevitable and indispensable. From the above-mentioned analysis, we can easily reach the
conclusion that air transport of fruits and vegetables plays a vital and
indispensable role in both people' life and the country's economy, and I have the convicted faith
that people will really utilize it positively and proactively. The following table gives statistics showing the aspects of
quality of life in five countries. Country GN per head 1982 (US do123rs) Daily calorie supply per head Life expectancy
at birth (years) Infant
mortality rates (per 1000 live birth) Bangladesh Bolivia Egypt Indonesia U.S.A 140 570 690 580 13160 1877 2086 2950 2296 3652 40 50 56 49 74 132 124 97 87 12 The figures reveal the quality of life in five countries in
1982, namely Bangladesh, Bolivia, Egypt, Indonesia and the U.S.A. It is clear from the table that Americans’ GNP was
considerably higher than that of others, achieving at 13160 do123rs; its daily calorie supply
for each person was also the highest at 3652. Meanwhile, Americans enjoyed the longest
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