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四级英语作文技巧及范文

1．文章结构：（ten sentences, 120words）

Para. 1. S1 General talk of the topic

S2 Thesis: the writer’s attitude towards it

Para. 2. S3 The writer’s reasons to have this attitude

S4 Support I

S5 Detail I

S6 Detail II

S7 Support II

S8 Detail I

S9 Detail II

Para.3 S10 Conclusion: restate the thesis

2. Development Paragraphs:

段落特征：统一，完整，连贯

常用的连接手段：

1． 每段的内容要围绕主题句，保持内容的一致性，并从不同的角度来充分发展段落的主题

思想。

2． 使用代词来代前面提到的人，物或观点

3． 重复段落中的关键词，短语或句子

4． 使用同义词

5． 使用转折词语和句型：

1． 用于段落开始的词语：of all, to begin with, nowadays, with the

development/invention/progress of…,generally speaking, recently, etc.

常用于段落开始的句型:

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8. People’s views/ideas/opinions on…vary from person to person. Some people think that… Different people have different views on … It is held that… Just as/As the proverb/old saying goes… It is commonly believed that… Is….? Answer to this vary greatly. Some people think that… When asked about…, different people will offer different opinions. Some people say that… Nowadays, …play(s) an important role in…/…is popular around us. Like

everything else, …has/have both favorable and unfavorable aspects.

Generally, the advantages can be listed as follows.

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11. …Many ways can contribute to solving this serious problem, but the following ones may be most effective. …There are many reasons/causes for…, but in general, they come down to two/three major ones. There are many factors that may account for…, but the following are the

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most typical ones.

2． 用于举例的词语：for example, such as, for instance, to illustrate, a case in point,

take…for example, etc.

3． 用于比较和对比的词语：similarly, in the same way, equally important, in/by contrast,

on the contrary, on the other hand, unlike, however, yet, etc.

4． 用于表示因果关系或分析原因的词语：due to, owing to, as a result, therefore, so, thus,

consequently, among…reasons, one should be emphasized that…, etc.

5． 用于表示层次递进的词语：first/firstly (second/secondly, etc.), to begin with…,

moreover, finally, first of all, since then, after that, further, etc.

6． 用于表示让步的词语：although, in spite of, despite, etc.

7． 用于表示结论的词语：in conclusion, to sum up, to conclude, in short, in a word, in

summary, the conclusion is that…, in brief, etc.

常用于结尾的句型：

1． From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that…

2． Taking into account all these factors, we may safely come to the conclusion that…

3． Judging from all evidence offered, we may safely arrive at/reach the conclusion

that…

4． All the evidence supports a sound conclusion that…

5． All the analysis justifies an unshakable conclusion that…

6． From what is mentioned above, we may come to the conclusion that…

7． As far as I am concerned, I agree with…/I am really in favor of …/I am of the

opinion that…/I hold that…/I cling to the opinion that…

8． There is some truth in both arguments, but I think the disadvantages of…outweigh

its advantages.

9． In my opinion,/in my view,/as for me, I…

10．

11． As far as… is concerned, I prefer…to… It’s high time that we tried every possible means to put an end to…/we took

measures to solve the problem of…

12． There’s still a long way to go towards solving the problem. We hope that

efforts should be made to…

13． Many solutions are being offered here. All of them make some sense, but none

is very satisfactory/adequate enough. The problem should be approached in a new way/a wider context.

14． There is no easy solution to the problem of…, but …might be useful/helpful.

15． There is no denying that immediate/considerable/special/further attention must

be paid to the problem of…

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19． There is little doubt that serious attention must be called to the shortage of… It is necessary that effective/proper/quick actions/steps/measures be taken to.. It’s suggested that great efforts be made to… It’s apparent/clear/obvious that the task of… requires immediate/great

attention/efforts/consideration.

20． To check/control the tendency/trend is no easy task, and it requires a

good/deep awareness/understanding of…

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3. 段落的展开方法：

1． 列举法

2． 举例法

3． 定义法

4． 比较和对比法

5． 因果法

6． 分类法

7． 叙述法

8． 综合法

4. 词汇的变化

1）用不同的词汇表达相同的意义，避免单调，枯燥的重复。

如：好学生：top/gifted/superior/excellent/outstanding students

损害：have a negative effect on; do great injury to; cause great damage to

妨碍：stand in the way of..; be an obstacle/barrier to..

对…很重要：be indispensable/important/vital to

学习知识：pursue/acquire/learn knowledge/skill

许多：a large portion of; many a; enormous; large numbers of

重视：assign/attach much importance/significance to..

强调：place/put much emphasis/stress/value on..

越来越：be increasingly +adj.; be on the rise; the growing number of..

接触新思想：be exposed to new ideas; have an/some acquaintance with..

接触社会：come into frequent/close contact with the society;

提出观点：advance/put forward/come up with ideas

作出努力：make tremendous/persistent effort to do sth.; take great pains to do sth. 影响学习：interfere with studies; have an interference with studies

产生影响：have/exert a profound influence on…; have a dramatic/undesirable effect on.. 取代：substitute for sth.; take the place of sth.; replace sth.

采取措施：take effective steps/measures to

满足要求：meet/satisfy/accommodate the demand of

补偿损失：compensate for the loss; make up for the damage

解释现象：account for the phenomenon; explain these phenomena

培养信心：develop one’s interest in..; foster one’s confidence in..

施加压力：put/exert a pressure on..

提供机会：provide/offer/furnish an opportunity/chance for sb.

抓住机会：grab/seize/take the opportunity/chance

献身于：devote/dedicate/commit oneself to a cause/career

提高技术，能力：sharpen/improve/enhance/boost one’s skill/ability

加快，促进发展：accelerate/facilitate/advance/enhance/boost the development of… 开阔眼界：broaden one’s outlook; expand/enlarge one’s mental horizons

充满渴望：have a burning desire for..; have a great passion for..

2）使用同一个词的不同词性，在句中作不同的成分，带来新颖性，形成变化。

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5. 句型的变化

1) 比较级句子

英语通过比较级来表达意思的句子远比汉语多. 比如:

a) A young man’s first car is less a means of transportation than a monument to his discovery of youthful freedom. (A young man’s first car is not a means of transportation, but a monument to his discovery of youthful freedom.)

b) Success is as much a question of timing as anything else. (Like anything else, success is a question of timing.)

c) No issue is as basic to individual and national survival as food. (Food is the most basic issue to individual and national survival.)

2) 同位语句子

同位语有两种功能:归纳和解释. 例如:

a) Another ingredient of courtesy is empathy, a quality that enables a person to see into the mind or heart of someone else.

b) But whatever sad episodes exist in our past, we must hold a positive view of our history, a history that has been the story of hopes fulfilled and dreams made into reality.

3) 平行排比句

恰当地使用句子的平行排比,能使文章显得更生动,更有力.

e.g. Our strength makes him strong; our determination makes him determined; our courage makes him a hero.

4) 后置修饰句

运用后置修饰语可以使文章的表达更简洁.

e.g. There is an almost infinite variety of magazines available to satisfy the rich variety of interests and tastes.

5) 插入语

在正常的句子中插入某些成分,也会给句子带来变化.

e.g. At the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of this century, a man had to be aggressive and ambitious--today he has to social and tolerant--in order to be attractive “package”.

6) 被动句

在主动句占绝大多数的情况下,被动句能带来一些变化.

e.g. However, very little control can be exercised over the media used to generate information that comes to you from the outside.

7) 倒装句

倒装句不仅带来句型的丰富,而且在句子的连贯上,平衡上也有一定的作用.

e.g. From that science will come the realization that despite technology, man dose not exercise dominion over nature.

8) 名词化句子

正式文体中,名词化句子的运用显得语言表达更成熟.

e.g. Heavy exposure to TV will interfere with one’s studies. (Watching too much TV will affect your studies.)

9) 运用破折号

运用破折号不仅对句子变化有帮助,而且有强调的作用.

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6.作文中常见错误

1． 时态方面的错误

写议论文一般用现在时态。只有举例，提到过去的事才会用到过去时。

2． 主谓，人称等违反一致性方面的错误

写一个句子，乃至一篇文章里人称始终要保持一致，不能一会儿用第三人称，一会儿又用第一人称。

3． 修饰语的位置错误

a) Without television, people can’t get information which comes from other parts of the

world immediately.

Immediately既可以修饰 comes：“得到迅速从各方面传来的消息”，也可以修饰 get：“迅速得到从各方面传来的消息”，意思含糊不清，所以要把它放到can’t的后面。

b) To participate in class discussion, a lot of books have to be read.

不定式短语的逻辑主语决不是o lot of books，为了把逻辑关系表达清楚，要么把不定式短语改成 If one wants to participate in class discussion，要么把主句改成you have to read a lot of books。

4． 语法结构平行方面的错误

a) With the computer, one can do shopping, banking, and read at home.

用语法平行结构原则来衡量。前面用ing 形式，最后一个用动词原形 read是不妥的， 为了和 do shopping, do banking保持结构上平行，接下来的一个内容要用 reading。

b) Participating in class discussion is not only good for the pursuit of knowledge, and

through it we can also develop our analytical skills.

同样， 在说同样的事时， 相邻的句子在语法结构上尽可能要保持一致。后半句宜改为：It is also beneficial to the development of our analytical skills。

5． 代词用法方面的错误

a) Sometimes teachers will inform students of the difficulty they will meet with in studies.

They既可以指代 teachers，也可以代students，明显的是指代不清。 其实只要把其中的一个名词变成单数，用 he和 they 分别代不同的名词就清楚了。如：Sometimes a teacher will inform students of the difficulty they will meet with in studies.

b) People have been fighting against the influence of TV commercials, but it often proves

useless.

It指什么？指 influence ，在often proves useless句子中显然不通。作者知道 it指人们的努力， 但 effort这个词前面没有出现过，就不能用it，所以要把 it改成 the effort。

6． 可数名词与不可数名词方面的错误

information, evidence, advice, knowledge等是不可数名词，不能用复数。many, a great number of, another, few等只能与可数名词配用。而 a great amount of, a great deal of, less, much等须与不可数名词配用。

7． 冠词方面的错误

a) Book knowledge is important, but we should also learn something in the society. b) When I was in the high school, I always had a beautiful picture of the college life.

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在没有特指意义时，不能用表示特指的定冠词The。这几句中的the都应去掉。 c) There is a lot of discussion in the class.

表示上课，用手，走路，上学，住院等都不用定冠词：In class, by hand, on foot, go to college, at hospital。

8． 句子完整方面的错误

a) TV now plays an important role in our daily life. Because we cannot live without it.

中文用“因为”引出的句子可以独立， 而英文不行，用Because, since, as从句，只能附属主句：because we cannot live without it。

b) There are many ways to contact with society. For example, joining clubs, take part time

jobs and help the poor.

For example 引出的应是句子：For example we may join clubs, take part time jobs and help the poor. 而Such as引出的只能是词或词组，不能独立成句： Such as joining clubs, taking part time jobs and helping the poor.

c) Unlike the movie, TV shows on continuously, and doesn’t need to pay any extra money. Doesn’t need to pay any extra money的主语是什么？ 显然不是TV。汉语可以说：电视可以一直看下去，无需再花什么钱。将主语省去，但英语一定要有明显的主语，所以在 doesn’t need to pay any extra money 前要加上one。

d) Reading books can acquire knowledge.

看上去句子有主语：Reading books。但这是假主语，因为 acquire knowledge的主语必须是人。汉语的主语和谓语关系是主题和评论的关系，可以说“读书能获得知识”。但英语不行，一定要有逻辑主谓关系。因此改成：Through reading one can acquire knowledge.

9． 过渡词方面的错误

The city is seriously polluted, people have no fresh air to breathe now.

中文可以靠意思本身来连接句子，但英文一定要用过渡词来表示因果，转折或递进关系。所以这一句可以是The city is so seriously polluted that people have no fresh air to breathe now. 或As the city is seriously polluted, people have no fresh air to breathe now.

10。词语搭配方面的错误

a) We students might learn more knowledge through the lecture system.

“学习知识”是作文中常要表达的，但大多数学生总是用错。英语中能和Knowledge搭配的不是 learn/study而是 obtain, acquire, gain等。同样和 traffic搭配的不是 crowded而是 traffic is rather heavy/busy；和 speed, price搭配的不是 fast, expensive，而是 The speed/price of the car is high.

b) Open your computer, you can know everything in the world.

Open是打开盖子的意思。打开电脑盖子，只能看到芯片，怎么是 everything in the world ，这里应用turn on。打开信也不能用 open,而是用 unfold the letter。同时 People began to eat more vice food搭配也不对。副食品应是 non-staple foodstuff。而副总统，副经理，副教授，副作用分别是 vice president, assistant managers, associate professors, side effects，一定要牢记。

11。词语方面的错误

c) After four years, we all graduated from college and entered society.

过去时里表示四年后，应用Four years later，而不是 after fore years，用于表示将来的四年后，也不用 after，而是用介词 in: We will all graduate in four years.

d) The computer like TV, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

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表示“像”，Like是介词，这里误用为动词，应是： Like TV, the computer has both advantages and disadvantages.同样，Obviously, our country would stop develop if no electricity，这里 develop 的正确用法应是动名词developing，而 no 也不是动词，表示没有，英语的动词是There is not(no)或 have not。

e) In my opinion, I think both the systems must be improved.

In my opinion的意思已经包括在 I think 里了，用一个就可以了。同样，People try to find a solution to solve the problem去掉 solve意思没有变，但句子简洁多了。

f) The reason why many students like the lecture system is because it helps them to learn

quickly and much more.

句中Reason, why, because都指同一意思，至少要去掉一个。可以改成：Many students like the lecture system because it helps them to learn quickly and much more.

12．汉式英语表达

1） 变化的原因有三点。

（误）The reasons for this change has three points.

(正) There are three reasons for this change.

2） 这样我的英语水平就提高了。

(误) My English level has thus improved.

(正) My English has thus improved.

3） 看电视能开阔眼界。

(误) TV can widen our eyes.

(正) Watching TV can widen our mind.

4） 我不怕热天。

(误) I’m not afraid of the hot weather.

(正) I don’t mind the hot weather.

5） 我感到书越来越重了。

(误) I feel the books become heavier and heavier.

(正) The books feel heavier and heavier.

8. 超级作文模式

1． 对比选择型

Some people tend to think that….(观点一) They point out that…(理由一)Additionally,….(理由二)A case in point is…(举例)Therefore,…(小结)

On the contrary, other people hold the view that…(观点二)They argue that…(理由一)What’s more,..(理由二)As an illustration,..( 举例)Accordingly,..( 小结)

As far as I am concerned, I think…(我的观点)The reason is that…(理由一) And also…(理由二)So,…(总结自己的观点)

2． 说明利弊型

Whenever we hear people say that…(主题)we’ll instantly have the idea that it is a good/bad thing for…(某人)Indeed,…(主题)have advantages to …(某人)We can take …(举例)as an example. It will benefit…(好处一) In addition,…(好处二)

In the meantime, we must realize those disadvantages of…(主题)First of all,…(坏处

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一)Second,…(坏处二)

To sum up the above arguments, I think a proper attitude towards…(主题) is that…(我的观点)

3． 问题解决型

Nowadays, we have to face a problem that…(问题)/Nowadays, more and more people are concerned about the problem…(问题)/It is important for us to…(问题)For instance…(例

一)/First,…(原因一)Moreover,..(例二)/Second,…(原因二)

People have figured out many ways to solve the problem./Confronted with…(问题), we should take a series of effective measures to cope with the situation. Firstly,…(解决方法

一)Secondly,…(解决方法二)

Personally, I believe that …(我的方法)/To me, I am taking two ways to solve the problem of…(问题)One of them is…(我的方法一)The other way is…(我的方法二)By now, ways have been working perfectly and efficiently…(结果)

4． 阐述主题型

A famous saying goes that…(名言或谚语)It means that…(释义)

An example of this case is..( 例一) Another case in point is…(例二)

I like the saying…（名言或谚语）, which encourages me…(理由)

5． 图表题

From the graph, we know the statistics of..(图表概况) It can easily be seen that…(揭示含义)

There are many reasons responsible for this instance/change, and the following are the typical ones. For one thing,…(理由一)In addition,..(理由二)The main reason is that…(理由三)

However, this graph may not predict the entire situation in the future. I believe…(前景预测)/Above all, we now know about the problem and we should try to find some ways to solve it. For one thing,..(方法一)For another thing,..(方法二)Still another,…(方法三)

9. 信函型作文

英文书信有信头和信尾，有固定的格式。

信头：

2） 不知道收信人的姓名:Dear Sir, Dear Madam, Dear Sir/Madam,

3） 知道收信人的姓氏，但他并非你的好友:Dear Mr. Jenkins, Dear Ms.

Lang, Dear Dr. Smith, Dear President Push,

4） 收信人是你的朋友:Dear Sue, Dear Michael,

结尾：

1） 正式公务信件:Yours very faithfully, Yours very sincerely,

2） 非正式的社交书信:Yours sincerely, Yours truly, With best regards,

总的要求：1） 内容明确，简洁。不能漫无边际。

2） 措辞诚恳，坦然。不能感情夸张。

1. 求职信

求职信通常分成三部分。

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1） 引言部分要写明如何获得职位空缺，以及自己的态度。这部分的描写要表现出极大的兴趣。

2） 文部分主要是证明自己有能力胜任这个职位。这部分内容要具体，不要空洞说自己

如何好。

3） 结尾部分主要是些客套，如提供的证明文件，希望面谈等。

求职信常用套语：

开头：1）I am applying for the secretary position advertised in the China Daily on April,1.

2) In answer to your ad in today’s China Daily for an computer programmer, I am writing…

3) I have seen your ad in this morning’s paper for….

4) I would like to be considered as a candidate for the job….

5) I would like to apply for the post/position of…

6) I shall be only too glad to have such a chance to…

正文：1）As you will see from the enclosed resume, I…

2) I am about to graduate from…University in 2005, majoring in computer science.

3) I have the necessary skills and ability for…

4) I have a good command of English as well as…

5) Although I have little on-the-job experience, I am confident my academic training has prepared me to handle the job.

6) I wish to have a new job in which I can use the advanced knowledge of computer I acquired.

7) Since your company is well known for…it should be an ideal place for me.

结尾：1）Enclosed are testimonials from my university teachers and my present employer.

2) If these meet your requirements, please grant me an interview.

3) I can be reached at 12345678

4) I am looking forward to hearing from you and talking with you soon.

5) I am looking forward to an interview at your convenience.

2. 给编辑的信

给编辑的信实际上是一篇小论文：主要是对报刊上某则评论，消息，新闻等发表意见，或赞成或反对。注意在信的开始要具体引出所要评论的消息或新闻并要明确提出自己的态度，然后阐述理由并加以论证。

给编辑的信开头常用的句子：

1) I have read your editorial “…..” and I quite go along with the writer’s view.

2) I have been reading your newspaper for many years with a great enthusiasm and interest,

but your recent articles and editorials on the ….filled me with deepest disappointment.

3) Generally I go along with your ideas, but your editorial “….” Was shocking.

3. 询问信

询问信通常分成三部分。1) 引言部分：一是自我介绍，二是询问的目的。要让对方觉得你是可信的，值得帮助的。

2) 正文部分：询问的主要内容。为了对方一目了然，也便于回答，

可以用数字列出具体问题。

3) 结尾部分：真诚地感谢对方。

询问信常用套语：

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开头：1）As a student at…university, I am preparing a paper analyzing…

2) Your answers to the questions below would help me complete my paper.

3) I would be grateful if you would supply…

4) The questions I need answered are listed below.

正文：1）Will you please send me the relevant information and application forms?

2) Could you please send me the forms pf application and a brochure of the graduate program?

结尾：1）Your answer will contribute to my project/paper.

2) I would appreciate receiving your answer by April,1.

4. 投诉信

写投诉信要注意几点：1）语气要坚决，但措辞又要礼貌，不宜过分尖锐。

2）反映问题要明确，具体。

3）要同时叙述因此带来的不便和损失。

4）提出解决问题的方案，如赔偿要合理。

5）结尾既要希望对方尽快解决问题，又要对对方所做的努力表示感谢，这样有利于问题的解决。

6）一般说来在叙述问题时要用过去时态。

投诉信常用套语：

开头：1) I am returning…which I bought from your store on April,1.

2) I must complain to you about…

正文：1) It worked perfectly for six days, but…

2) This has put us to great inconvenience.

3) Therefore, I am returning…and would greatly appreciate if you could replace it.

结尾：1) I would be grateful if this matter would have your immediate attention.

2) Given your excellent/well-deserved reputation, I am sure you will do everything possible to…

3) Your company has always represented quality service. You have been most helpful in the past, and I am confident that you will, once again, solve the problem.

A Letter of Application

Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write A Letter of Application (150 words) for the job advertised in the Xinmin Evening News on November 14,2004. Your letter should be based on the following ad.

With the rapid growing of business in Shanghai, Shanghai Epson

Electronics Co. Ltd is looking for qualified applicants to join us for the

following position.

Specialist in marketing and sales of electronics components:

.University graduate

.male, age above 24

.Fluency in both spoken and written English

.Minimum 2-year experience of related jobs in electronics components

field

.Preferably with E.E background

Please apply in 7 days with full resume, recent photo, expected salary,

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available date and contact telephone number to our company. All

documents are not returnable

4F No69, Guijing Rd. Caohejing

Shanghai China Post Code: 200233

范文：

December 1,2004

Dear Sir:

I was pleased to see your ad in the Xinmin Evening News on November 14, 2004 for a sales engineer. In July, I will receive my Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Fudan University, and I would like to be considered for the post.

I believe I could do satisfactory work for your company because both my education and work experience have been in line with the duties you outlined in your ad. As indicated in my attached resume, my main degree course is concerned with basic electronic topics. But I also have taken such courses as Marketing, Consumer Behavior Strategies and Psychology, and all available opportunities to increase my knowledge in both fields. The fact that I’m qualified for your job is substantiated not only by my academic achievement but also by the moderate amount of experience I gained in participation in an electronic project this summer. As for my English ability, I have already passed the national CET(Band 4) with excellent results and I have even worked two summers as an English interpreter at Shanghai Travel Service.

I would welcome an opportunity to join your staff because your work is the kind I have been preparing to do and because the conditions under which it is carried out would help to express my abilities. If you also feel that I might fit your requirements I would be available for an interview any time at your convenience. I would greatly appreciate any word you might send me regarding my application.

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

A Letter of Application

Directions: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

*良好的沟通与协调能力

*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8567号揽胜大厦人力资源部.邮编:200033

范文：

Department of Human Resources

Lansheng Building

No. 8567, Huaihai Zhong Road

Shanghai,200033

Wang Peng

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No.3210,Zhongshan Road

Xu Hui District

Shanghai,200076

thSeptember,28,2004

Dear Sir or Madam,

Youth Daily Oct.2 a secretary, and I graduated two years ago from Beijing University of Technology, and obtained a bachelor’s I was especially fond of the communication skills, which enabled me to deal with people and things 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 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.

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.

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.

Yours sincerely. Wang Peng

A Letter to Editors

Directions: 假如你是李明，读到最近一期的中国日报上关于不应禁放鞭炮的文章。请你就这件事给编辑写一封信，发表自己的看法。

范文：

Oct. 20,2004

Dear Editors,

I have read in the latest issue of China Daily an article about an increasing number of people holding the view that firecrackers should not be banned during the Spring Festival. It says that as a traditional way to celebrate the new year, setting off firecrackers is justifiably welcomed by most Chinese people. For it can add to the festive atmosphere and offer an outlet for people’s pleasure and excitement. It is also believed that it will bring good fortune in the coming year.

However, the tremendous noise and serious air pollution that setting off firecrackers makes go unnoticed. As a matter of fact, sometimes the quantities of fly ash, smoke and carbon are too great for local environments to disperse rapidly. Besides, setting off firecrackers is also a big threat to

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man’s life and property: every year there are many fire accidents and heavy casualties that are reported to be caused by it.

True, to change a custom is not easy, and some people are reluctant to do so, but it will pay in the long run if the setting off of firecrackers if effectively banned in the cities.

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

A Letter of Inquiry

Directions: 假如你是李明，一位应届毕业生，想到美国去读研究生。请你向美国校方写一封信。信的内容是询问读研究生的入学要求，学费，能否有奖学金，住宿条件等。

范文：

June, 3,2004

Dear Sir,

I am a Chinese student who will graduate from college in the coming July and wishes to study for M.A degree at your university. My plan is to start my course next term, and I would be grateful if you would be kind enough to provide me with the information below.

First, what qualifications do I need to study a graduate program at your university? I am going to have a bachelor’s degree from a university here in China, but I wonder if there are any further academic requirements. Do I need to take GRE test? Second, how much are the tuition fees? Although I intend to be self-supporting, I would be interested to hear if there are any scholarships available for international students. Third, what is the situation as regards accommodation? I would prefer a single room, which is more conductive to studying, but if single rooms are expensive, I would be willing to share.

I look forward to your reply, and to attending your prestigious institution.

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

A Letter of Complaint

Directions: 假如你是李明， 请你就最近参加的一次旅游向旅行社投诉。 信的内容涉及导游服务，酒店饭菜，房间环境等。最后提出赔偿。

范文：

May 12, 2004

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writhing to complain about my recent holiday trip in Hainan which was organized by your company. My friend and I selected the one-week island tour starting on 29 January. Your agency promised that we would be picked up at the airport, that the hotel was three-star quality and that the all-inclusive price we paid included breakfast and dinner.

On arrival at the airport, however, there was no one to meet us. We waited for half an hour and then had no choice but to take a taxi which cost us RMB50. The hotel was not what I would consider three-star quality: the room was dirty; the beds uncomfortable; the breakfast portions very small, and the hotel refused to provide us with dinner. We had to spend a further RMB500 on extra meals. I find it dishonest and unacceptable that your company sold us a tour, which in no

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way resembled your description, and therefore we expect to be compensated for all our extra expenses.

The receipts which are enclosed total RMB550 and in addition, we claim a refund of RMB500 because the room was not up to the promised standard.

We expect to receive your cheque for RMB1050 very soon.

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

A Letter of Suggestion

Directions: 假如你是李明，你的朋友要填报大学志愿，问你是填历史转业还是计算机专业。请你写一封信，提出你的建议。

May 2,2004

Dear Xiaoming,

I am very glad to answer your question concerning whether you should study history or computer science at university, and I will try to make some suggestions.

You must keep in mind that, above all, your university training is a preparation for your future career. Therefore, your first consideration should be to study a subject which will best equip you to earn a living in the future. There is no doubt that the field of computer offers far wider job opportunities than history. Besides, we are now in the age of the high-technology revolution. For the foreseeable future, not only will it be necessary for everyone to be computer-literate, it will also be necessary for them to be equipped with computer skills merely to earn a living! History, I’m afraid, however fascinating it may be, offers few career prospects.

Of course, you don’t have to devote all your time at university to studying computers and nothing else. On the contrary, I would recommend that you keep up your reading of history in your spare time. That way, you will find that your leisure hours are enriched while you are preparing yourself for a worthwhile career in computers.

With best regards, Li Ming

A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on

Campus (2002,1)

Directions: 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。

范文：

December 4, 2003

Dear Mr. President:

How do you do?

I’m an ordinary undergraduate Since our university holds about 10000 undergraduates and 200 postgraduates, the three meals in daily life becomes the most on campus. th

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Every coin has its two sides. As is known, the canteen was redecorated last month. Now it becomes magnificent both inside and outside. We are in pleasure and pride in such are Besides, the services are also bettered. In the meantime, the prices have risen so that they have aggravated（加重） the poorer students’ burden. A few of my classmates who come from the remote mountainous areas have to feed chiefly on staple food(主食it’ll do a great harm to their health and then threaten their studies. We’reIn my opinion, the canteen should try to lower the cost so as to serve all the students.

Such is the truth about the canteen service on campus. In this way you will have a good idea of the work concerned.

Best wishes!

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

Do “Lucky Numbers” Really Bring Good Luck?

1． 有些人认为某些数字会带来运气

2． 也有些人认为数字与运气无关

3． 试说明你的看法

习作：

Some people that “Lucky numbers” can bring them good luck, I think that “Lucky numbers” have nothing to do with good luck.

Many people consider the occasional connection between number and good luck as natural connection. Of course, they are subjective. In fact, number is only number. Luck is only luck. There is no relationship between them.

It is well known to us that “Opportunities are only for the prepared mind” and “No pains, no gains”. If you keep this in mind and work hard, you will succeed.

范文：

Nowadays, with the opening reform policies and hard work, some people have been lucky enough to become richer and live a better life. But some others wish that they could make an omelet without breaking eggs. In such cases, they turn to “Lucky Numbers”.

Some people say that . Take 8 for example. The Chinese pronunciation of the number “8” has almost the same sound as that of the Chinese character “发”, which means making a fortune. Therefore, many Chinese peoplto get their telephone number or car number to include this number “8”. They believe without any —making a fortune.

They think such kind of idea is only an ignorant and superstitious belief. A number is one thing, and lucky numbers, even if you have good opportunities and well with the people around you?

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Obviously, such belief is only a kind of good luck to a person at all and our luck is in our own hands. Therefore, everyone can have good luck only if he tries his best. Let’s always remember “Opportunities are only for the mind” and “No pains, no gains”.

Don’t Hesitate to Say “No”

1． 别人请求帮助时， 在什么情况下我们会说“不”

2． 为什么有些人在该说“不”的时候不说“不”

3． 该说“不”时不说“不”的坏处

范文1: we should not hesitate to say “No” when reply “No”. the thing we are asked for is unreasonable or even illegal, we should also say “No” to the requirer. in our real life. Many people prefer to say “Yes” when they should say “No”. their inability. ’ face; such as their friends, relatives and so on.

In fact, there are disadvantages in doing so. At first, they are not able enough or willing enough to do the thing for others. Therefore, the thing can not be accomplished well. In the end they may lose both their acquaintances’ belief and their own face.

范文2: always offer help whenever we are asked to. Therefore, when we really can’t offer help, we can refuse others’ request politely,However, not everyone can do like this. When some people are asked to offer help, they can’t say “no” for fear of hurting others’ feelings unable to help others but they refuse to say “no”, they will feel miserable. Besides, when they ask others for help but they are refused, they will feel annoyed because they when one is asked to offer help, he should never refuse others.

should be ready to help others if we are able to. However, we needn’t hesitate to say “no” when we are unable to.

范文3:

Have you ever said “No” to anyone who asks you for help? Once a close friend of mine asked me to take an English exam for him, saying that he would get promoted if I could help him pass the exam, but I refused.

You might think that my response is not one a friend should have given since “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. promptly, your help would lead to your friend’s eventual success, so

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another, my friend would also be found out some day and then lose the trust of his boss and colleagues. , the whole society will be endangered by so many “fake commodities”. From these devastating effects, we can easily come to the conclusion—it is high everyone realized the necessity of saying “No” when one should.

Practice Makes Perfect

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4. 如何理解“熟能生巧” 例如：英语学习。。 又如。。。

习作：

There is an old saying: practice makes perfect. Everybody knows that if one want to do something better, he must practice a lot. Otherwise he can’t make things perfect.

Take English study for example. If we want to master some grammar rules, we have to do a lot of such exercise: practice the pattern drills. If we want to learn the new words we must read and write them again and again, so that we can grasp them.

Another example is cooking. Without practice, we can not cook delicious dishes. In a word, many things can prove the old saying “Practice makes perfect”.

范文1：

that “Practice makes perfect”. This proverb means doing something repeatedly is the only way to become expert at it. That is to say, practice makes a difference between inferiority and perfection.

Learning a foreign language like English is ou can take in a lot about it, such as its pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structures, grammatical rules, idioms and usage, but all these will quickly escape from your memory So you must practice listening, speaking, reading and writing so as to acquire the language. good cook can prepare a delicious meal. But you will not be surprised at his performance if you know how much time he has spent practising it. Though practice, he then becomes an expert at cooking. is practice, so to speak, that leads to perfection.

范文2:

“Practice makes perfect” is an old saying. It tells us that it does not matter if we are clumsy at need to lose his heart. As long as he keeps on listening to English radio programs everyday, he may do well in listening one day. And, if he is poor at speaking, he should open his mouth and speak English with classmates or foreigners. His oral English may be

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if we playing table tennis, it is unnecessary to be discouraged. If we keep on everything, since the key to success lies in “Practice makes perfect”.

How I Finance My College Education

Directions: 1.上大学的费用（tuition and fees）可以通过各种途径解决

2. 哪种途径适合于我（说明理由）

范文1:

While the cost of college education has risen sharply in the past few years, students have several ways to pay for their college tuition and fees. Mostly their parents will pay. Some students many students will , at least partly, for their college education.

For me, I’ll let my parents pay for my college education. This is because my patents have concentrate on my studies during my college years and I won’t let the tuition problem distract me

范文2:

With reform in other fields, higher education in China is also undergoing great changes. One of them is the tuition policy. According to the new policy, college students pay an average sum of 2,500 yuan each year as tuition. they must pay other fees, such as accommodation and healthcare.

Students can finance their college education in various ways. They depend on their parents, as is the most common case in China. They do part-time jobs to earn the money. For some With one of my patents being laid-off, my family can’t possibly afford all my expenses at college. However, my family is not as hard up as those from the poverty-stricken areas. So I am not eligible to seek help from the loan programs, and I don’t want to. Instead, I prefer self-reliance by offering instruction as a tutor. This way I find myself not only better off financially, but also, by getting out of the ivory tower, making great progress academically. I have won the first-class scholarship for two years on end. Fortunately, I have come by the best way to finance,

Harmfulness of Fake Commodities (1998,1)

1． 目前社会上有不少假冒伪劣商品（fake commodities）。为什么会有这种现象？

2． 举例说明假冒伪劣商品对消费者个人，社会等的危害。

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习作：

Fake commodities prevail in many places of our country because of three reasons. Our economy is developing very fast. Some profiteers try to make and sell fake commodities. The punishment is not severe enough. Today’s market is full of fake food-stuff, clothing, medicine and so on.

Fake commodities are harmful to consumers and the society. The 1998 fatal alcohol poisoning case in Shanxi Province is an example. A peasant produced fake alcohol. This incident caused 27 deaths and about 700 people were poisoned. The incident shocked the whole country. People were in confusion and panic. They no longer have a sense of safety.

范文：

rapid economic development, fake commodities prevail in many places of our country. Some profiteers, of people’s interest, can’t want to make a fortune; they just take risk making and selling fake commodities. , today’s market is full of fakes such as phony food-stuff, clothing and medicine.

example, the 1998 fatal alcohol poisoning case in Shanxi Province. A peasant produced “alcohol”, caused great sufferings to the victims and shocked the whole country as well. Fear left thousands of people in confusion and panic: they no longer had a sense of safety. What warns us is that it is

Can Money Buy Happiness? (1995,1)

1． 有人认为金钱是幸福之源 （source of happiness）

2． 也有人认为金钱是万恶之源 （root of evil）

3． 我的看法

习作：

Money plays an important role in our daily life. Some people believe that money is the source of happiness, because without money we can’t buy food, clothes and so on.

However, some people think that money is the root of evil. For instance, some people steal, cheat, or even kill others to get money.

In my opinion, I don’t think that it is money’s fault. Money itself is neither good nor bad. It is how we get it.

范文：

It is true that money plays an important role in the commercial world today. No wonder that some people believe that money is the source of happiness. For without money people can’t buy food, clothes, house and other daily necessities. money, people can’t go to the theater or other places of entertainment. money, people can’t obtain the opportunity of higher

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order to possess much more money. obtain it. Just for this reason, some people regard money as the root of evil.

is neither good nor bad. good use of it. So if it is gained lawfully and used properly, money can make people live better.

The two-day Weekend (1996,1)

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

习作：

The two-day weekend brought about many advantages to the college students. It lightens the students’ new energy, so they can meet new week vigorously.

two-day weekend also cause problems. For instance, students don’t know how to plan their activities so that they can are too tired to concentrate their attention on Monday class. They are not likely to get good grades. By drawing useful lessons from them, I will not spend my weekend that way. I should make sure that I have enough time for rest, I should set aside time to review and preview my lessons.

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importantly, it has lightened the burden on students. It provides students, for example, with much leisure time and enables them to play on the playground or take part in recreational activities. Entertainment brings students new energy, so they can meet their new week vigorously.

the two-day weekend may possibly cause problems. some students don’t know how to plan their activities so that they can relax. After two days of study they are too tired to concentrate their attention in Monday’s class. As a result, they are not likely to get good grades.

As to me by drawing useful lessons from them, I’ll not spend my weekend that way. On the one best use of this precious time.

范文2：

Nowadays people benefit a lot from the two-day weekend. Like everything else, two-day weekend has both favorable and unfavorable aspects. Generally, the advantages can be listed as follows.

First, people can relax themselves thoroughly in a two-day weekend, watching TV at home or going shopping. Besides, people can make use of the two-day weekend to take a short journey. Most important of all, people can do a lot of housework, washing, cleaning, putting things in order,

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and taking care of young children or old patents; they can also study, reading books or doing scientific research, etc.

But every coin has two sides. The negative aspects are also apparent. First, the two-day weekend induces people to dip into their purse. To make matters worse, the two-day weekend encourages idleness in some people. Worst of all, having more leisure out of school, some children are led astray.

As to me, I spend the two-day weekend in a positive way. On Saturday, I usually relax myself, watching TV, taking exercise and visiting my friends and relatives, etc. On Sunday I make a lot of preparations for my next week’s life and work.

How to Succeed in a Job Interview (2001,1)

1．面试在求职过程中的作用

2．取得面试成功的因素：仪表，举止，谈吐，能力，专业知识，自信，实事求是。。。 习作：

A job interview is indispensable in the process of job hunting. A successful interview leads to the success of the interviewee. An unsuccessful interview results in his failure.

To succeed in a job interview, the job hunter should show certain personal and professional qualities. He should pay attention to his appearance and manner of speaking, he should show his ability, especially his professional knowledge. He must have self-confidence and a practical attitude. If he can show these good qualities, he is likely to get the job.

范文1：

To be successful in a job interview, the job hunter should certain personal and professional qualities. speaking. display his ability, especially his grasp of professional knowledge the position he is applying. Finally, a really impressive job seeker must a sense of self-confidence in and a practical attitude toward the cause If the interviewee these characteristics and his most attractive qualities during the interview, the interviewer might make an on-the-spot decision to take him on.

范文2：

Ever since the breaking of the “iron bowl” in China’s “job interview” has become a word. Today, I think this kind of formal meeting between often than not, the applicant’s performance in a job interview may make the difference between success and failure in his efforts to seek employment.

Certain good personal and professional qualities may play a very important role in successful job hunting. the applicant’s appearance and manner of speaking should not be ignored if he is to be successful. Next comes ability, especially the professional knowledge, which

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the prospects of the successful fulfillment of his future task. on the part of the interview. If the job hunter can have all these characteristics and qualities during an interview, he is likely to make a positive impression on the interviewer. In that case it is quite possible that the interviewer might make a prompt decision to take him on.

Man Proposes, God Disposes

1． 如何理解“谋事在人，成事在天”

2． 试举例说明。

习作：

The proverb indicates the relationship of two factors contributing to one’s success, in which both “man” and “god” are two key aspects in one’s achievement. We can comprehend the “man” as “efforts” while take the “god” for “good luck”.

As stated above, gaining the success needs not only efforts but also luck. A man is going to have a trip, and he has prepared everything heart and soul. But his departure is delayed by the bad weather at the last minute. The matter listed is just a case in point. Furthermore, there are also many examples in realistic life like it.

As to me, the process of paying for efforts is more important than that of the result. So I will concentrate myself on behaving other than praying for a good fortune. After all, “no pains, no gains”. However, maybe the moment I trying my best to work, success is just in its way.

范文1：

The proverb “Man proposes, God disposes” indicates the relationship of two factors the “man” “efforts” the “God”

As stated above, gaining success needs not only efforts but also luck. There are many examples in our life and the following is just man was going to have a trip, and he had by the bad weather. How unlucky he was!

As to me, the process of making efforts is more important than the result. So I will concentrate myself on doing my best praying for a good fortune. After all, “no pains, no gains”. I’m trying my best to work, success is just

范文2：

There is a widespread proverb, “Man proposes, God disposes”, which means that the planning success and luck, that is, we should always work hard in order to achieve our goal, though in many cases our final outcome may be decided by luck. Anyway, luck may influence us, but we Let me take English study for example. A student spends much time and energy on English and had good study habits. He receive good grades in the examination. But suppose something unexpected, like illness, occurs, and his final score ideal. Should he lose heart and become pessimistic? Of course not. Just keep it up and next time luck will most

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Reading Selectively or Extensively (1996,6)

1． 有人认为读书要有选择

2． 有人认为应当博览群书

3． 我的观点

范文：

People all know that reading is very important. But people have different opinions towards how to read. Some people say we’d better read selectively while other people believe that we should read extensively.

Some people think that reading selectively is very important. At first, after work people have many other activities besides reading. So they don’t have enough time to read extensively. Second, some books are harmful and not worth reading. So we must select the books we want to read. Otherwise, we may read harmful books, and harmful books may do harm to our minds. Therefore, we should read selectively.

Say Goodbye To Exam-oriented Education

1． 应试教育的缺陷

2． 素质教育的重要性

3． 素质教育应代替应试教育

习作：

education make some students as excellent ones in respect of score, but beside score, there are many aspects needed to improve. Take the independence for example, some good students can’t cope with the into college.

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In short, quality-oriented education should substitute exam-oriented education.

范文1：

fact, the society needs high-quality citizens, not those who can just behave well in exams. students can’t cope with the business in their daily life and they need other people’s after they enter into college.

aspects. Quality-oriented education is a good project both to our country and students themselves.

范文2：

Currently the traditional exam-oriented education is a higher grade. Under this pattern, method of teaching is put to wide use in school. the school becomes an “ivory tower” and the students quality-oriented education exam-oriented education, which is

Changes in People’s Diet in China

习作：

In our country, with the development of economy some changes have taken place in people’s grain, fruit and vegetables.

There are some reasons for the changes in people’s diet. First, economy has developed very

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quickly. People now are well paid. They have earned more money. The price of meat and milk is than grain. In the old days people couldn’t afford them. more and more people think that diet is very important to their health. They want to eat more nutritious food such as milk and meat.

I think that milk and meat are important to one’s health. But if people eat too much rich food,

范文：

In the past five years there have been many changes in people’s diet. From the table listed above, we can find that people consume more milk and meat than they used to. On the other hand, is in the old days people couldn’t aboth meat and milk. Second, more and more people think that diet is of vital importance to their health. meat.

I think that milk and meat are important to one’s health. But if people eat too much rich food, some problems will be caused. people should keep a balance in their diet. They should not only eat a lot of meat and milk but also enough grain, fruit and vegetables for the sake

Annual Expenses on Learning English

67% 40%

33% tapes 10% Internet 20% tapes

67% reference books 30% CD/VCD 40% reference books

2． 解释发生以上变化的原因。

3． 我的看法。

习作：

According to the pie chart, we know the statistics of Chinese students’ consumptions on English references. It can be seen that the cost rise quickly.

There are many reasons for this. The first may result from the development of economy, so 1． 上图为某城市90年代初和20xx年大学生购买英语资料变化图，请描述图表内容。

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students could The second is the development of science, which offers companies all manner of materials to produce more . Take the tape for example, in early 19th, the number of annual expenses only account for 33%, but now, it also have an influence on students’ studying lives. As to me, I am apt to choose the reference books and CD,VCD. For the reference books English study.

范文1：

According to the pie chart, we know the statistics of Chinese students’ consumptions on English reference materials. It can be seen that for the college There are many reasons for this change. The first one development of economy, so students could afford And the second is the development of science, which offers companies to help students with their study. Take 1990s, the proportion but in 2003, it decreases by 13%. Moreover, such new

As to me, I use of all the English reference materials, I’m sure I can have a good command of English.

Annual Expenses on Learning English

范文2：

The pie charts tell us the proportion comparison of English materials purchased by the college students in X city in the early 1990s and in 2003. In 2003 there are more new choices for students, such as Internet(10%) and CD/VCD(30%) while in the early 1990s there were only tapes(33%) and reference books(67%). At the same time, the other table shows the average expenditure on English materials have increased from 60 yuan in the early 1990s to 170 yuan in 2003. From these two graphs, we learn that there are more choices of materials on English learning and students spend more money on it.

Some reasons can explain this trend. First, many students realize the importance of learning English since English has been an important international language. Second, now that China has entered WTO, learning English has become more popular. It is difficult to find a decent job without fluent English communicating skills. Third, as science and technology have been developing so fast, these latest English learning facilities have already been proved far more useful and effective than the traditional books.

In my opinion, this growing trend might continue as more and more college students become aware of the significance of having a good command of English.

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The World Is Getting Smaller and Smaller

Directions:

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

范文1：

With the rapid development of technology, modern means of transportation are more and more advanced. For example, in 2000BC, the fastest transportation available to man over long distances was the camel caravan, averaging eight miles per hour. With the passage of time, there appeared ships, cars, trains, even planes, whose speed can surpass that of sound. They can carry people anywhere they want to go within quite a short period of time. It is amazing that the world is getting smaller and smaller.

Have you ever noticed that great changes have taken place in our daily life? We can buy goods produced in the U.S. without going abroad; we meet with more and more foreigners on the street; we can talk with friends in another continent through the Internet. Indeed, the contact among distant people is more and more frequent.

To draw a conclusion, the size of the world is just what it used to be, but deep in people’s heart, it seems to be getting smaller and smaller.

范文2：

With the development of science and technology, transport has become more and more sophisticated. The jet airliner, high-speed train, etc. were invented to meet the people’s increasing need of speed. Nowadays people can travel from China to Peru within a day. Therefore, modern transport greatly facilitates people’s travel from place to place.

With the development of modern transport, contact between people and nations have become more frequent than ever before. In the old days only national leaders visited foreign countries. Nowadays mutual visits between nations are not limited to the national level. Even individuals often go sightseeing abroad or go to visit their relatives abroad. It seems as if the whole world became a big family.

The rapid development of modern transport may be partly responsible for these changes. However, in turn the people’s increasing need of transport promotes the development of transport.

范文3：

Most of us may have such experiences: When you go to some places far away from the city you live in and think you know nobody there, you are surprised to find that you should run into one of old classmates on the street! Perhaps both of you 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. For another thing, with the development of modern society, people are contacting one another more frequently. Everyday we must deal with a lot of people known or unknown to us. The more advanced a society is, the more contacts with others we make. So we come to the conclusion that as long as technology makes progress, the world will be getting smaller and smaller.

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Rural workers: A Mixed Blessing for the City

Directions:

1． 20世纪90年代以来，大批民工流入各大城市。

2． 民工对城市的建设所做的贡献。

3． 民工的大量流入可能带来的问题。

范文：

The early 1990s finds an of rural workers big cities such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing. According to a recent survey, in Shanghai alone there are more than 2.5 million migrant workers.

rural workers have made to the urban development. They have done most of dirty, dangerous and jobs in heavy industries, construction sites and other fields that city residents are unwilling to enter. They have become an of urban life to a point though small and unnoticed. Yet an City residents complain that migrant workers have worsened traffic and sanitation problems and have threatened to take already scarce urban jobs. They also blame them for the sharp rise in the urban crime rate.

The Development of a Private Car

Directions:

1． 小汽车开始进入中国普通家庭。

2． 小汽车带来的方便和舒适。

3． 小汽车带来的交通和污染问题。

范文：

With the increase in the general standard of living, some ordinary Chinese families begin to of comfort and mobility. The owner of a car no longer forced to rely on public transport, and hence no irritation caused by waiting for buses or taxies. With a car he can go where he likes and when he wants, so much so that he can enjoy his leisure to the full by making trips to the country or seaside on the weekends, instead of being confined to his immediate neighborhood. 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. In fact, private cars contribute to traffic congestion so greatly that the advantages gained in comfort and freedom are often cancelled out by the frustration caused by traffic jams.

Whether private cars should be developed in China is a difficult question to answer,

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An Eye-witness Account of a Traffic Accident

thrainy day and the road was slippery. On the way, I noticed a boy riding in front of me, talking loudly with his friends. He didn’t wear a raincoat; instead he held an umbrella in one hand and rode with another. As he turned left to Guangming Road, he failed to see a car coming from behind a truck parked on the corner. Suddenly I heard a big noise and saw an umbrella thrown away. The boy was knocked down by the car. I was completely shocked.

I think the boy’s absent-mindedness the accident. He was talking all the time and dangerously used an umbrella while riding a bike. The weather also conditions invisible to the students who were going to make a turn. All these accident.

A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction

I feel it a great honour to be your tour guide today. First, on behalf of my company, I warmly Tower.

Located on the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is now the symbol of the city. Built in 1994 and opened to the public in 1995, it is now the highest building in Shanghai and the third highest in Asia. The tower has a quite unique structure and consists of 3 large balls and 5 small balls. Inside the balls, you can Our schedule for the trip to the TV Tower is as follows: you have an hour from 9:30 to 10:30am to experience the history of Shanghai on the first floor. Then we’ll assemble in the middle of the hall at 10:30 and have another hour to overlook at the beautiful city sceneries in the middle ball. Finally please do remember to go to the top ball at 11:30 to enjoy your lunch.

Thanks for listening. Have a good time!

Why I Choose to Read for a Master’s Degree?

范文：

Shall I continue to —a question I have put to myself many a time in the last academic year. But the answer is always the same:

I enjoy learning and acquiring knowledge. I remember that as I became a senior student, my desire for further studies felt increasingly strong. The decision was naturally made when I realized I would not be content to simply end my educational career with college level and enter the working world so soon. I decided to second degree. In today’s world, where college population grows rapidly, a Master’s degree becomes essential if I wish to compete for a rewarding job. It ensures me a secure future in a

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society in which more and more college graduates failed to find their desirable jobs.

For these reasons, giving up opportunities to make money, and period of my life.

My View on the Post-graduate Craze

Directions:

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2．

范文：

Every year, millions of college students will sit in for the post-graduate entrance examination. First, it is the demand of the time. what you have learned in college can who are equipped with the latest knowledge and skill will be needed more than ever. That is why example, better salaries, more opportunities for promotion and training. A post-graduate degree 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 is to have a higher degree.

目前考研究生形成热潮。 我认为这股热潮的原因是。。。。。。

A Letter to A Friend

Directions: 假设你的好朋友李芳是大学四年级的学生，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。请你给她写封信提出你的建议。

范文：

June,10th,2004

Dear Fang,

I understand that you are their work-life road, there are still some who prefer to start their new life after gaining another degree to entering society. In my opinion, the latter are more admirable. You are good at all your courses these years, so if you three years on campus, you should ty, the achievement and status you and efforts you put in them. If you want to Whichever you choose, I firmly believe

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Best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

My View on the Income Gap

Directions:

1． 收入差距悬殊是当前社会的一种现象

2． 人们对此褒贬不一

3． 我的看法

范文：

Now the income gap is getting wider and wider. In some an ordinary worker’s.

other words, the gap inspires people and gives a push to advancement. Others speak of its From my point of view, while it is true that the income gap may the social An income gap that is too wide for most people to bear can the stability of a its economic development. Therefore， while we are advocating the rapid development of our country, we

On Overseas Study

Directions:

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3．

范文：

many people dream of going abroad for further study. They insist that the modern research facilities, world famous professors and excellent environment in those foreign colleges and universities can help However, there are still many people who at home. They argue that studying abroad is too expensive and therefore doesn’t pay. They also point out that there are no language Just as the old saying goes, Both opinions are On the other hand, if conditions don’t permit, 有人认为出国留学是个人发展的最佳选择 也有人坚持在国内也能实现自己的理想 我的看法

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Asking for Leave of Absence

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 10 minutes to write a note entitled “Asking for Leave of Absence”. You should write according to the following guidelines:

Your name and role: Sam, a sophomore in English Class Two

Your foreign teacher’s name: Mr. Riddle

Incident: you cannot come to his class for some reason

Task: write him a note, asking for leave of absence

范文：

To: Mr. 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 Mr. 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 the 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 be grateful.

Earnestly yours,

Sam

Asking for Sick Leave

28 July

Dear Mr. Smith,

On account of an attack of the flu with a severe headache, I shall be unable to attend class today, for which I submit a certificate from the doctor. I shall be much obliged if I can get your permission.

Respectfully yours, Sam

Acknowledgement

Jan.10, 2005

I happened to lose a wallet, inside which were banknotes, airline tickets and my passport. Mr. Li Ming found it and managed to send it back to me so that I was able to leave for Australia on time. I am deeply moved by Mr. Li’s honesty. I would like to extend a most cordial acknowledgement to him.

Tom

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Letter of Invitation

Dec. 12,2004

Dear Mr. Smith,

On behalf of the Capital Markets Board of Turkey, I am honored to invite you to the 27th Annual Conference of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) in Turkey.

The conference will be held at the Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Center from Saturday, May 18th to Friday, May 24th 2005.

During the conference, various social events will be organized which will allow you to explore and enjoy the traditional Turkish hospitality along with the unique historical background and the numerous attractions of Istanbul.

In the full expectation that this superb crossroad will inspire fruitful and enjoyable discussions, we are liking forward to seeing you in Istanbul.

Yours Sincerely,

Dr. Dogan Cansizar

Chairman

Capital Markets Board

Lost

A brown bag with a key and two books, left in the reading room yesterday ( Jan, 24,2004). Will the finder please call 66006600.

John Smith

Wanted Accommodation

I’m a 25-year-old Chinese mechanical engineer and I’m going to come in Cambridge for a postgraduate course in the next January. I’m searching for an accommodation in a single room, with breakfast and dinner included, clothes-washing, and a friendly family. Shared bathroom will be OK. Possibly near to the city center. Please let me know rents and details at my phone number: 010-88068806.

Contributions Wanted

April 4, 2004

In celebration of the fifty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, this magazine, China Youth, has decided to publish a special issue for high school students with the title “I Love My Motherland”. Teachers, students, soldiers, cadres and workers are warmly welcome to send in their contributions in whatever form and style.

Deadline will be on July 31,2004. Contributions should be sent directly to the editorial board of the magazine.

The Editorial Board

China Youth

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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？

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Ladies and Gentlemen, all the schoolmates and teachers:

I will elect to the post of chairman of the student union. The reasons I make this decision is that I’m desire to do more things for you. Apparently, only wishes are not available. I’ll make you belive that not only did I have wishes but also capacity.

First, when I was a freshman, I took part in many kinds of activities to accumulate experiences and now I familiar with the process that how the students union works. Second, I love making friends and I had extensively hobbies. These can make me orgernize people easily. The third, I take this work very sireously and I’ll try my best to improve and develop the students union to make you satisfired.

In a word, I’m the right person you have ever been searching. So, support me! I’ll never make you disappointed!

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Dear fellow students,

I am grateful that you offer me the chance to speak here. I am impressed by the speeches of the previous candidates. Yet, I want to prove myself better for the post of chairman.

First of all, I have a pleasant personality. Last year I was the dorm director of our building and I managed to get along with all the students well. I have acquired working experience and communication skills which I consider as the most essential for the coordinator of the whole student union.

Secondly, I’m always ready to create. At present our union is very well organized. However our activity schedule is slightly motonous. I am willing to add some vivid elements into it in order to make our campus life more enjoyable.

If I am elected the chairman, I promise I will become your voice and build the student union into a bridge between the students and the university.

I’m your best choice, vote for me, vote for yourself, thank you!

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Hello, everyone. I believe I am the best choice of the post of chairman of the student union. First, I have the ability which is nessary to the post of chairman of the student union. I have been monitor of our class since I came to this school. In the past years, I worked very well on the post. Second, I have many interests. For example, I play basketball and football very well. My tennis is good too. Third, I have a lot of friends. Almost everyone likes me.

If I were chosen to be the chairman of the student union, I will work for the need of the students. I will tell the school what we students really need and what we don’t want.

I believe, I am the best choice for the post of chairman of student union. Thank you!

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My View on Worshipping Stars

1． 追星的年轻人越来越多。

2． 举例说明该现象的利弊。

3． 应该如何对待。

范文：

Nowadays an increasing number of people are inclined to worship stars. Regardless of ages and economic status, the fans buy posters, attend concerts and collect information related to their beloved stars no matter what difficulties they encounter.

On the one hand, stars can set a good example for people and motivate them to fulfill their

dreams. I once heard a story about a boy who admired one of the pop singers in his childhood and finally became a pop star. However, there is no doubt that worshipping stars can also be harmful if people go to the extreme. For example, many students spend quite a lot of time and money on the signatures of their idols, which surely has a negative influence on their life and study.

In my opinion, worshipping a certain star can make our life more colorful during the course of our growth. However, when choosing the favorite star, we should carefully consider whether he or she is worth worshipping. Only in this way can we benefit from our worshipped star.

It Pays to Be Honest

1． 当前社会上存在许多不诚实的现象；

2． 诚实利人利己，做人应该诚实。

范文1： (2003,1)

Recently, we often hear complaints about dishonesty. What amazes us most is that a lot of students cheat in exams. And people seem to get accustomed to many dishonest behaviours. We can see that there are dishonest practices in all walks of life.

There are many reasons explaining these dishonest behaviours. The main reason is that countless people neglect the moral values in pursuit of their own interests. What is more, we lack effective laws and regulations of supervision so that a great many dishonest people can escape punishment. As a result, the problem of dishonesty becomes very serious.

Considering all these, I believe thatin the long run. First of all, honesty is a traditional virtue of Chinese. Furthermore, behaving yourself honestly can win respect from others. Therefore,

范文2：

Nowadays, we often hear people’s complaints about dishonesty. For one thing, employers are troubled with false certificates. For another, customers are worrying about fake commodities. It is obvious that there are dishonest practices in all walks of life.

The reasons of social dishonesty lie in several aspects. Firstly, countless people neglect moral vales in pursuit of their material benefits. Secondly, unfair competitions worsen the situation. Finally, we lack powerful and effective laws and regulations to cope with this problem so that a lot of dishonest people may escape punishment easily.

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As I understandin the long run. One the one hand, being honest is our traditional virtue. On the other hand, behaving yourself honestly can win respect from others. In conclusion, we should all be honest to others.

1． 描述现象：A。 B。说明不诚实现象的普遍性

2． 说明原因：A。 B。C。

3． 总结观点：诚实有益：A。 B。 结论（点题）