Directions: University is sometimes compared to mountain climbing. Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Similarities between university Study and Mountain Climbing.

University Study and Mountain Climbing

Nowadays? some people like to compare university study to mountain climbing ---an activity that requires painstaking, persistent efforts and strong will if one expects to make it a success. In my opinion, university study and mountain climbing indeed have some similarities.

Firstly, both university study and mountain climbing require painstaking efforts. A student has many things to learn and will sure encounter lots of difficulties in the road of study; while a mountaineer will also face many difficulties before he or she reaches the peak of a mountain. Secondly, university study and mountain climbing require persistence. A university student should learn to accumulate knowledge for this or her ultimate exam, while a mountaineer should also learn to preserve energy for the ultimate challenge. Both activities require long time of persistence to achieve one?s goal. Thirdly, a sustainable will power is needed in both university study and mountain climbing. With many difficulties and frustrations around, a student or a mountaineer should face them with strong will. A mountaineer with a weak willpower, is just like a half-hearted university student, may probably retreat on he halfway and can hardly reach the summit of the mountain finally. A strong willpower can not only help one conquer many difficulties, but also lead him or her nearer to dreams.

Generally speaking, mountain climbing is not an easy thing, nor is university study. Though university study and mountain climbing are quite different, they actually have many things in common. Through the above analysis, we could conclude that dreams can only be achieved by painstaking efforts and strong will.

Sample 4

Directions: In modern society, many schools ask students to evaluate their teachers. What?s your opinion on it? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Asking Students to Evaluate Their Teachers

Asking Students to Evaluate Their Teachers Is a Good Idea

Asking students to evaluate their teachers is a good idea for both school and students. On one have, it can let teachers know the response of their students to their teaching. On the other hand, it is helpful o cultivate students? analytical ability. Otherwise, it could help the school administrators to hear students? opinions and then make a judgment to their teaching staff.

In the first place, student?s evaluation is helpful for teachers to catch their students? thoughts. In this way, teacher should change and improve their teaching skills and methods timely which also certainly do good to students. In the second place, asking students to evaluate their teachers will help them to organize thoughts and then make a more objective appraisal of teachers? work. In this way, they can learn how to organize their thoughts and cultivate their ability of analysis as well as the ability of thinking independently. In the third place, it?s useful for school administrators to evaluate their teachers and also know the way that students think. Through evaluating teachers by students, administrators could know better about their teachers? work and then adopt relevant praise and punishment measures to help to improve teaching.

In conclusion, asking students to evaluate their teachers could help teachers to improve teaching skills, help students practice and assist administrators in effective policy-making.

Sample 5

Directions: With the repaid development of Chinese economy, more and more people regard luck as the only way to success. What?s your opinion? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: hard Work--- The Only Way to Success

Hard Work ---- The Only Way to Success

Rapid as Chinese economic development is, an unprecedented reform is going on in Chinese people?s mind. Diligence worship has gradually transferred to luck worship in the fast-changing world. Old traditional values have been rewritten with new thoughts and ideas. More and more money goers regard luck as the only way to success by scarifying their reputation and even dignity. However I think the best way to success is and will always be by hard work.

Firstly, hard work is the keystone to success. Hard work lays a solid foundation for one?s success. 1

Luck is something surprising and will come unexpectedly when someone has been well prepared for it. Without good preparation, one would fail to succeed even if luck comes around. Secondly, no one can succeed without hard work. For example, Albert Einstein had been working for yeas before he came to the conclusion of his famous Theory of Relativity. Finally, good luck contributes as little as 2% to success. The remaining 98 is dedicated to long-term struggle and hard work.

In conclusion, hard work is the milestone to one?s aim, the time-consuming procedure and it?s the only way to success. Those who are eager to become rich overnight have to rely upon long-term hard work.

Sample 6

Directions: Nowadays, a number of Chinese students have employed private teachers to help make study progress. Some think learning with a teacher is much better than learning by oneself, while others think learning by oneself is more effective than with a teacher. What?s your opinion on it? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic. Learning by Yourself or with a Teacher

Learning by Yourself or with a Teacher

With the development of Chinese education, more and more students have easy access to private teachers in hope of improving one?s learning efficiency. Now some people argue that learning by oneself is better than learning with a teacher. I think that, to some extent, learning by oneself is more efficient than learning with a teacher in some circumstances.

First of all, learning by oneself is a more personalized way for study improvement. Knowledge can be better obtained if one employs a more suitable study method. When learning by oneself, one can find proper way to acquire knowledge. In addition, one can concentrate on one?s study. A student in a solitary circumstance can usually be more efficient in learning than those who study in a group or a noisy circumstance. Last but not the least, learning by oneself can improve one?s independent learning ability, which is beneficial to one?s life. Learning by oneself can provide one access to deep thoughts, which is beneficial to one?s logical thinking and decision-making.

Generally speaking, learning by oneself is more efficient than learning with a teacher. Although learning with a teacher can help one in different ways, it?s only by one?s own effort can one make progress. So it?s more important to acquire knowledge by oneself than learn with a teacher.

Sample 7

Directions: It can be seen that Chinese parents are paying much attention to their children. More and more of them make their kids begin formal schooling at an early age. What?s your opinion about it? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Should Children Begin Their Formal Schooling at an Early Age?

Should Children Begin their formal Schooling at an Early Age?

Different people have different views on what children should do at an early age. Some think that children can begin their formal schooling early. But I argue that children should enjoy their childhood instead of going to school when they are too young.

Firstly, I strongly believe that children are supposed to enjoy a happy childhood. Innocent as kinds are, they should be given enough time and freedom to observe a surrounding people and things. They are in the time of being interested in anything that?s within sight, which is children?s nature. They also need time to come up with various ideas in a special way which may seen naive. Nevertheless, it is children?s way of life. Secondly, children have difficulty in focusing their attention if forced to begin schooling at an early age. It has been proved that children never easily get indulgent in a particular matter. Their attention on one thing usually lasts for no longer than 15 minutes. However, the attention span can be improved in their favorite games. Therefore, it?s better to let them choose whatever games they like and give them time to play. Thirdly, children?s different abilities can be develop if they have time at disposal. Kids can cultivate his or her communicative ability and imaginative power when playing with other children. Hence, they can unconsciously achieve an acquisition of many abilities in games and enjoy a happy and healthy life.

In general, children should be given more free time to play and have fun, so that they could enjoy a good start to formal schooling a better commencement to their following life.

Section 2 Career, profession and expectation

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Directions: in recent years, China has been suffering a more and more severe employment situation. The government has made every effort to tackle relevant problems. As a countermeasure for employment embarrassment, the central government has called upon college students to become “village cadres? and many of them respond positively. Please write a composition about 200 words on the following topic: My Viewpoints on college Student” Village Cadres”

My viewpoints on College student “Village Carders”

When asked about the biggest problem today in China, may people may say that it is the serious employment situation. The problem is getting worse as more and more college students graduate each year. In order to cope with this issue, the central government has called upon college students to work as “village cadres” in rural areas. I highly support this policy for its greater benefit to both college students and the villagers.

First, as a whole, this policy can alleviate the employment pressure in the society. It?s well-known that the policy came as a result of employment embarrassment. Therefore, if some job hunters flow to rural areas, then the rest could have more opportunities and less competition. Second, it is quite beneficial for rural development. College students are a special group of people with rich knowledge, vigorous body and enterprising spirit. Given a proper position they can make best use of all their advantages and complete various tasks easily. Based on that, rural areas could achieve a sustainable and healthy development. Third, this program also gives college students work experience in grassroots organization. It is even prerequisite for a political applicant to first work in a grassroots government. When they step up to a higher post, they can make wiser decisions because of their practical experience in rural areas.

In conclusion, their policy can not only make use of college students? advantages and cultivate their ability to work in villages, but also encourage a rapid rural development and give villagers more opportunities to get rich. What?s more, it can heal the urban and rural wealth disparity and make the society more harmonious.

Sample 2

Directions: As can be seen, the employment situation I getting severe in China these years. When most students swarm into various job fairs, some just turn to set up their own business. Should newly graduated college students get to work or establish a business? What?s your opinion on this issue? Write a composition about 200 words on the following topic: Should Newly Graduated College Students

Should Newly Graduated College students Get to Work or Establish a Business?

At present, career planning becomes a significant question for newly graduated college students. As a matter of act, most of them prefer to find a job in company, while others prefer to set up their own business. As for me, I would like to first work as an employee rather than risk my precious time to create a business.

Getting to work after graduation is absolutely better than establishing a business. First, newly graduated college students are far from possessing the necessary assets such as capital, technology, and public relations if they want to establish a business. Operating a business is a very comprehensive and complicated project. Many elements are required and any one of them may easily bring the business to a haul or even and end. Second, working as an employee can give students professional experience and practical capacities. What college students lack is not opportunity but superior ability? Even given an already profitable business, they can?t operate it well for absence of strong leadership and relevant experience. Thus, college students must first improve themselves by accumulating a lot of experience and leadership in jobs. Third, establishing a business is very risky, while a full-time job could guarantee a stable life. As mentioned above, a business needs a huge input of many elements. According to an authoritative survey, just five percent beginning entrepreneurs succeed at last. This is so risky that too few people can bear the burden of failure. However, a job can make people enjoy a regular and stable life.

In a word, it is better for newly graduated college students to find a job instead of rashly establishing a business. It is notable that working as an employee is less risky and could foster all kinds of abilities.

Sample 3

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Directions: With China's economic development, people are in a hurry to purchase a house, while some people want to run a business. What's your opinion on it? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: To Purchase a House or Run a Business

Directions:

这是一篇论说文,要求就买房还是经营生意发表观点。

第一段:引出房屋购买和生意经营的问题,并提出论点。

第二段:给出为什么选择房屋购买或是经营生意的理由。如通过学习经营生意,可

锻炼自己;即使经营失败,也能获得宝贵的经验教训等。

第三段:总结全文,提出我们既肯定房子的作用,又重视经营的理念,这样才能

个人能力的全面发展。

To Purchase a House or Run a Business

With China's economic development and improvement of people's living standards, more and more people are eager to purchase a house to make their life comfortable. In my opinion, to purchase a house is not better than to run a business. ( (引出论点,说明如果有资金,我情愿先投 资生意,而不是买房子)

First and foremost, running a business can improve one's managing ability. (开门见山,指出做生意有助于提高个人的管理能力 ) This kind of ability cannot be given by purchase of a house. In fact, running a business can offer one opportunities to practice different skills, such as management skills, communicative skills, so it's more helpful for one to run a business. In addition, running a business can improve one's ability to afford investment risks. (以上具体提出能提高哪些方面的能力) Business means to gain profit or lose money. The practice, to some extent, can improve one's risk capability and keep getting experiences. Failure is unavoidable in running business, especially for new comers. Therefore people running business can learn more and improve their risk capability, which cannot be provided by purchasing a house. (即使失败,也是一种抗风险能力的锻炼) Last but not least, to run a business has some advantages. By successful business, one could not only gain a house, but also get profits or many other abilities. (当然,如果成功收获就更大了) So it's more beneficial for one to run a business than to purchase a house.

In general, running a business is better than purchasing a house, in that business can enlarge one?s scope of knowledge, broaden one's mind and help one practice different kinds of abilities and capabilities. Although purchasing a house can make one's life easier, running a business can benefit one more in a challenging and exciting journey. (总体概括并强调论点)

Directions:

Nowadays people attend college or university for many different reasons' what do you think are the major reasons? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Why Do People Attend College or University

写作指导1

这是一篇论说文,要求就人们接受高等教育的原因发表观点。

第一段:引出接受高等教育的主要原因,并提出论点。

第二段:给出为什么这些是主要原因,这对学生日后的发展有什么好处。

第三段:总结全文,提出这些原因不仅可以锻炼学生的技能,还可以帮助他们为以后

的人生作好准备）。

Why Do People Attend College or University

With the development of modern education, more and more people have easy access to college or university. People attend college or university for a great variety of reasons' In my opinion, people attend college r university for a better life.( 引出论点')

First of all, students can acquire knowledge and experience from college or university. (提出第一分论点:：指出通过教育,学生可以获得许多新知识和实际经验) Teachers in university or college are good at teaching life experiences which can help students learn problem-solving skills. With such help, students can enrich both basic and professional skills which are helpful to their future work and life. Secondly, students can learn how to manage their own time in a reasonable way. (提出第二分论点， 4

指出大学生可以学习如何合理安排时间) Before entering college or university, students, life is always arranged by their parents or teachers. However, by studying in the college or university, students can learn to arrange their time on their own. This is very important experience for students, later work and life. Thirdly, studying in college or university enables students to have opportunities to live with others and learn to cooperate with them. (提出第三分论点,指出大学生可以锻炼与人合作的技能）Students in college or university have to cooperate with each other and solve a rot of problems together. This develops their ability of cooperation which is beneficial for their later life in the society. Students who cooperate with each other well are likely to establish better conflictions with others in the society.

Generally speaking, students not only acquire new knowledge in college or university, but also learn necessary experiences such as time arranging ability and cooperation skills. It?s very important for their future work and life. (总体概况并强调论点)

Directions: In modern society, more and more people have a part-time job. It is held that doing part-time jobs has advantages and disadvantages. What?s your opinion on part-time job? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Part-time Job.

I写作指导】

这是一篇论说文,要求就兼职工作的利与弊发表自己的观点。

第一段:引出兼职工作的利弊,并提出论点。

第二段:一一分析兼职工作的利弊。如兼职工作可以带来更多的收人,但还可以影响人们的工作精力等。

第三段:总结全文,提出兼职工作有利有弊。应该合理分配自己的精力,才能在各种工作中充分展现个人能力。

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Part-time Job

Nowadays, more and more people not only work as full-time employees but also have part-time jobs. Although working part time becomes popular, I think it has both advantages and disadvantages. (引出论点)

On the positive side, part-time job can bring extra income. (提出第一分论点,论述兼职工作可以带来更多的收人) Apart-time job is usually considered to be nothing but low-paid simple labor; however, in today's society, it can be specialized work, even better paid than a full-time job. Consequently, more and more people become wild in hunting for part-time jobs. Moreover, doing a part-time job can be pleasing, especially when it is something one is interested in. (第二分论点,进一步论述兼职工作的好处,提出如果兼职工作成为个人兴趣的话, 人们将会更加热爱自己的兼职工作 A company employee may become a part-time guitar player just because he is crazy about playing it. In this case, one will be inspired with passion and take infinite pains to do the part-time job. Talking about the negative side, doing a part-time job can be energy-consuming, especially for those who are busy doing their full-time job. (第三分论点,提出兼职工作的弊端:兼职工作会影响到人的工作精力,会使人无法全心全意地投人到一项工作中) some people go to part-time work right after a busy day. That can be exhausting, so it is difficult for them to concentrate on their work.

In conclusion, doing a part-time job can be a double-edge sword. One should nicely balance himself between the full-time and the part-time one, so that he can take the good, avoid the bad and have his ability fully displayed in both fields. (总体概括并强调论点)

Direction: In recent years, more and more graduates choose to work abroad, while some choose to stay at home. Every coin has two sides. What?s your opinion on graduate's workplace, home or abroad? Give reasons for your answer. Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Working at Home or Abroad

【写作指导】

本题是一个对比选择型题目。要求就毕业生工作取向是出国还是留下作出选择,并为此选择提供充足理由。本题可结合实际生活形成两种思路:

思路一:出国,优势在于一些发达国家的科技水平比较高,给个人提供更高的发展空间,可选择 5

性也大,各项设施的配备也较国内先进,更有利于个人的成功;但不好的地方在于,发达国家接收世界各国的高级人才,竞争激烈,工作压力大,生存成本高,如果没有足够的经济做后盾,很难生存。

思路二:留在国内,优势在于对周围的环境及生活习惯和工作方式比较熟悉,关系网比较广泛,做起工作比较得心应手,对国情比较了解,能随时应对一些变化,另外也便于照顾父母。劣势在于,国内有些设施环境与发达国家相比有差距。就个人而言,工资收人较低。

范文采用思路二,根据自己的实际情况,作为没有任何社会经验刚毕业的大学生,应该先在国内积累一定的社会经验再考虑出国发展。

第一段:引出大学生毕业后回何处发展的话题,明确表示愿意留在国内工作。

第二段:给出选择留在国内工作的理由并作出论证。

第三段:归纳并作进一步说明,指出作此选择所考虑的因素。

Working at Home or Abroad

When you graduate from college, perhaps you will be faced with the decision of your workplace, at home or go abroad? (引出论点) In fact, quite a few would deem that working abroad, but others, in contrast, believe working at home as the premier choice and that is also my point of view. According to my personality and I would prefer working at home rather than abroad. (表明自己的观点,并引出下文支持自己观点的理由)

There are three main reasons for my inclination to work at home. First of all, after years of study at university, I obtain much knowledge and skills, with which I can have little difficulty in finding a suitable job, and I am familiar with the circumstances, customs, method of work, all of which can help me work easily. In addition, at home there are many friends, schoolmates and relatives whom I can turn to help when in trouble. Another benefit is I understand the state of our country so I can respond the changing at any time. Finally, I won?t be too far from my parents, which is convenient for me to take care of them. (给出支持自己观点的三个理由，并做了论证))

In a word, my choice of working at home is based on my conditions ry capabilities, education background and social relations. (强调自己的观点,并指出自己在作出选择时所考虑的因素)

1. According to my personality and fondness, I would prefer working at home rather than abroad. 根据我个人的情况和爱好，我会选择留在国内而不是出国。

2. In addition, at home there are many friends, schoolmates and relatives whom I can turn to help when in trouble. 另外，在国内我有很多朋友，同学和亲戚，在我遇到困难时可以向他们求助。

3. In word, my choice of working at home is based on my conditions, my capabilities, education background and social relations. 总，我选择留在国内工作是依我个人的情况而定，我的个人能力，教育背景和社会关系都决定我留在国内发展。

Sample 7

Directions: In modern society, some people think only people who earn a rot of money are successful. What?s your opinion on this issue? Write ct composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Does a Large income Equal success?

[写作指导】

本题是一个对比选择型题目。要求就金钱是否是衡量一个人成功与否的唯一标准作出选择,并为此选择提供充足理由。本题可结合实际生活形成两种思路:

思路一:是,原因在于有钱人可以得到许多穷人所得不到的东西。

思路二:不是,原因在于除了金钱,还有许多因素成为衡量成功的重要标准。

Does a Large income Equal success?

In modern society, many people believe that a large income equals success. However, I think success is more than how much money one makes. Besides money, there are many other factors such as reputation, respect from others and knowledge.(引出论点)

First of al1, reputation is an important factor in judging people's success. (提出第一分论,指出名誉也是衡量成功的一个标准) Many people regard famous people as rich people' But that is not always true. Few scientists are rich though most of them are well-known to the public. But I still think they are successful because their inventions benefit the whole world. Their contributions to the world is more important than the salary they earned. In addition, respect from others can always be a 6

standard in measuring a person's success. (提出第二分论点,指出别人的尊重也可以衡量一个人成功与否) For example, respect from co-workers indicates success. Some people with poor moral standards can earn a rot from work. But disrespect from co-workers discloses their hideous inner self and everyone cares nothing for their success of money. Therefore, one with poor moral standards cannot be regarded as successful people, although he or she earns a rot from present work. Last but not the least, knowledge can also be an important factor in deciding if a person is successful. (提出第三分论点,指出知识是判断一个人是否成功的重要尺度) People with little knowledge can make a lot of money' But he or she is not an all-round successful person. Without knowledge, one is impossibly expected to go further even if he or she could earn a lot. So measures of success include many other factors other than mere money.

In history few people are remembered because they were rich. Instead, we remember those who have made contributions to human civilization. so generally speaking, money isn't the only factor in measuring one's success'(总体概括并强调论点)

亮点词句

1. Their contributions to the world is more important than the salary they earned. 他们对人类作出

的贡献远比他们的工资多。

2. respect from co-workers indicates success . 来自于同事的尊敬也是成功的标志之一。

【写作指导】

这是一篇论说文,要求就作为一名好同事应该具有的特点发表观点。

第一段:引出作为一名好同事应该具有的特点这一论题,并提出论点。

第二段:详细论述为何要具有这些特征。

第三段:总结全文,只有具有了这些特征,人们才能在工作上有所进步,在生活上有所提高。

Some Important Characteristics of a Good Colleague

In modern society, we spend a long time with our colleagues. As far as working class is concerned, a colleague's characteristic is sometimes crucial to a team's success. One may ask what kind of person people like to work with. I think there are three important characteristics for a competent colleague. (引出论点)

Firstly, a colleague should be cooperative. (提出第一分论点,提出一个好同事应该乐于与团队成员合作) In the company, one is expected to cooperate with other colleagues and contribute their efforts to the team. In other words, one should have the sense of cooperation during his or her work. Only in this way, one can be accepted by others and work with them happily. Secondly, a good colleague should be adaptable. 第二分论点,提出一个好同事应该可以适应不同的工作环境) One should not be stubborn to one point but seek to get accustomed to changes in routines. A good colleague should accommodate himself or herself to a new task easily and can therefore conquer the difficulties. In this way, one may get respect from his or her colleagues.

Thirdly, a good colleague should be helpful. (第三分论点,提出一个好同事应该乐于助人) He r she should always be ready to help others. Those who are too mean to give their help to others will not get others? help either.

In general, a good colleague should be cooperative, adaptable and helpful. With those important characteristics, a person can develop well not only in his or her career, but also in his or her life. (总体概括并强调论点)

亮点词句

1. adaptable 原意为“适应性强的”，在这里意为“能适应不同类型的工作”。

2. be stubborn to 执着，在文章中表示一个好的通识不应该只把注意力集中在一件事上。

3. get accustomed to 习惯与某事，在文章中特之指学会适应不同情况。

4. accommodate oneself to使……适应

Directions: Nowadays, many college students choose to live outside school instead of living with classmates in group dormitory. What's your opinion on this issue? Please write a composition about 200 words on the following topic: Living on Campus or Living Outside School?

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【写作指导】

本题是一个对比选择型题目。要求就大学生住在校内与在校外租房孰好孰坏作出自己的评判。本题可结合实际生活形成两种思路:

思路一:住在校内好,原因在于可以与同学交流学习和思想,上学节省时间。

思路二:在校外租房好,原因在于时间比较自由,待人接物较方便,可以不受他人影响。

Living on Campus or Living Outside School?

Nowadays, choosing a right living place becomes an important issue for college students. Some of them prefer to live alone by renting a room near school, while others prefer to live with classmates on campus. As for me, I like to live with classmates in group dormitory on campus' (引出论点)

There are several vital reasons for my opinion. First, it's very convenient to ask classmates Questions about courses and have various discussions with them. (原因一:跟同学交流学习非常方便) The mail task of students is to achieve outstanding academic performance rather than anything else. Living on campus benefits not only me but also my classmates as we can help each other. Second, it can make me have better personal relations. (原因二:有助于建立良好的人际关系) It is not enough to communicate with classmates and friends just in classroom. Instead, we need see and talk to each other frequently in spare time so as to maintain friendship. Third, it can save me much time. (原因三:节省时间) Living outside school absolutely will cost me more time to go for classes and get back. Put all the wasted time together, that's really a considerable amount. With the saved time, I can study longer to improve my GPA. Meanwhile, I can also participate in more association activities in order to make new friends and enrich my school life.

In conclusion, living on campus is the best choice for college students. It can save them a lot of time to concentrate on study and establish better personal relations. Contrarily, living off campus would produce adverse impact and therefore should be avoided. (总体概括并强调论点)

亮点词句

1. nowadays, choosing a right living place becomes an important issue for college students.对大学

生来说，选择一个合适的住处已成为一个重要问题。

2. the main task of students is to achieve outstanding academic performance rather than anything

else. 学生在校的首要任务就是取得优异的学习成绩，而非其它任何事情。

3. association activities 校内的社团活动

4. GPA 是grade point average 的缩写，指各科成绩的平均积分点。

Directions: As the rapid development of Chinese education, many students are under great burden in order to get into the door of university. Therefore, many of them pay too much attention to examination scores and neglect extracurricular activities. What's your opinion on extracurricular activities? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: The Importance of Extracurricular Activities

【写作指导】

这是一篇论说文,要求就课外活动的重要性发表自己的观点。典型的观点是:课外活动既可以丰富学生的业余生活,又可以拓展学生的世界观。

第一段:引出课外活动的问题,并提出论点。

第二段:给出课外活动为什么如此重要的原因。如课外活动可陶冶学生的情操等。

第三段:总结全文,提出课外活动的重要性。

The Importance of Extracurricular Activities

Under the heavy burden of proportion of students entering higher school, more and more schools pay too much attention to the score of their students, and ignore the cultivating of students' comprehensive ability. As a result, students are led to over-emphasize all kinds of examinations. My idea is that extracurricular activities are crucial for one's growth. (引出论点)

First and foremost, extracurricular activity can widen students' point of view and broaden their mind. (提出第一分论点,论述课外活动可拓展学生视野的道理) through the attending of extracurricular activities, students will get to know different worlds and experience diversified fields 8

which can help to enlarge students' eyesight and enrich their life. Moreover, extracurricular activities can help students develop different kinds of abilities, such as communication and cooperation capability. Secondly, extracurricular activities can help students get a deeper understand of the world they?re living in. (第二分论点, 指出课外活动可以使学生更好地了解世界) A student may take a simple understanding about affairs happened in the world. But the extracurricular activities can teach one not only a specialized skill, but also the overall consideration ability and therefore benefit the students a lot.

In general, the significance of extracurricular activities lies in the fact that they can enlarge students, scope of knowledge, broaden students' mind and help students get a deeper understanding of the world that they're living in. (总体概括并强调论点)

亮点词句

1. proportion of students entering higher education升学率

2. overall consideration ability 全面思考问题的能力

3. the significance of extracurricular activities lies in the fact that they can enlarge students? scope of

knowledge, broaden students? mind and help students get a deeper understanding of the world that they ?re living in 课外活动不仅可以扩大学生的知识面，还可以拓宽学社的视野，使学生更好地认识世界。

Directions: In China, most college students live in dormitories, usually with half a dozen students sharing a small room. Therefore, conflicts may occur sometimes. What should we do in order to live harmoniously in a dormitory? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Harmonious Dormitory Life in My Mind.

1写作指导】

本文属于典型的自由发挥作文。一般说来,应该从强调和谐的宿舍环境对大学生的重要性上出发,然后就如何创造和谐宿舍提出自己的建议,最后落脚到和谐的宿舍生活需要大家的共同努力。

第一段:对在校住宿的大学生来说,拥有一个温馨和谐的宿舍环境是至关重要的。

第二段:就如何营建自己心目中的和谐宿舍提出二至三条建议。

第三段:总结全文,指出一个和谐良好的宿舍氛围需要大家共同努力来营造。

Harmonious Dormitory Life in My Mind

A harmonious dormitory life is necessary and important to the students who live there. To learn how to get along with roommates is the first thing students have to deal with at college. In my opinion, an ideal and harmonious dormitory life could be achieved in the following ways. (综述和谐宿舍的重要性,点明题旨,并引出下文)

First and the most important point is to respect your roommates so that your doormats will respect you'(分论点一,应尊重室友) Be kind to each other and take care of them if they need. Doing this can help us to create a friendly and warm environment. Second, we have to learn to compromise'(分论点二,应学会妥协) For example, if you like to talk with friends, but your roommates want to study, take your friends out. Talk about your habits and ask your roommates about theirs. At last, we must learn to communicate. (分论点三,应学会沟通) A dormitory is made up of people with differences in habits, character and background, so it is sometimes inevitable for them to run into conflicts. When misunderstanding occurs, we had better try to communicate with each other. Only in this way we can live together harmoniously. (用列举法描述自己心中的和谐宿舍生活并为此和谐的建立提出三点建议)

It can be concluded that a harmonious and warm dormitory life comes from all room members cooperation' only by respect, compromise and communication can we live a harmonious and happy dormitory life.（总结上文，和谐的宿舍生活需要大家的共同努力.）

亮点词句

I ' To learn to get along with roommates the first thing students have to deal with at college.学会如何和室友相处是大学生在学校里要处理的第一件事。

2' It can be concluded that a harmonious and warm dormitory life comes form all room members? cooperation. 综上所述，一种和谐温馨的宿舍生活需要大家共同合作与努力来营造。

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Sample 4

Directions: With the rapid development of Chinese economy and people living standard, more and more people regard traveling as a better means to acquire knowledge than reading, because traveling endows people with a new entertaining way to get in touch with the world outside. Which one do you prefer? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Traveling or Reading

【写作指导1

这是一篇论说文,要求就旅游和阅读的关系发表自己的观点。典型的观点是:既要培养阅读的兴趣，有不能忽略旅游的优势，两者相辅相成，缺一不可。

第一段，引出旅游与阅读的问题，并提出论点。

第二段:给出为什么重视培养阅读兴趣的同时,不能忽视旅游的娱乐性和趣味性。如只有将趣味性和思考性相结合才能促进个人的全面发展;一旦丧失了趣味性或知识性,人的知识就无法充分全面发展。我们应既重视知识的趣味性, 又重视知识性,这样才能实现。

第三段:总结全文,强调论点。提出我们应既重视知识的趣味性，有重视知识性，这样才能实现个人的全面发展。

Traveling or Reading

With the rapid development of Chinese people's living standard, more and more people have access, of traveling, the unprecedented event in Chinese people?s life' Now some people argue that traveling may replace reading. But I believe that traveling and reading are both irreplaceable' (引出论点)

First of all, traveling offers people opportunities to know more places and new things, such as local customs and hospitality, which one could never know from reading. (提出第一分论点,论述旅游的好处) And traveling means an entertaining and fashionable way to get to know the world. Secondly, reading can endow people with remarkable insights into facts' while traveling cannot. (提出第一分论点,论述旅游的好处) Reading is the easiest wav to talk to wise people and learn from their experiences. Form the reading, people can not only experience more, find the truth, but also get a unique insight into facts and make informed decision. Finally, on e could see that traveling and reading have their instinctive features in support of their sole existence. It?s impossible for either of them to replace each other. Moreover, modern people need both entertainment and thoughts, so traveling and reading, in one way or another, meet our demands and contribute to human civilization.

In conclusion, reading, as we, as traveling, is beneficial and essential in human's life. As the Chinese saying goes, “It?s worthwhile to read thousands of books and travel thousands of Miles”. It?s advisable to read more and travel more, both of which enlarge our scope of knowledge, broaden our mind and open our eyes to the world around us. (总体概括并强调论点)

Directions: Nowadays, Chinese parents are paying more and more attention to their children. Some even question that "Are parents the best teachers?” What?s your opinion on the problem? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Are Parents the Best Teachers?

[写作指导】

这是一篇论说文,要求就父母是不是子女最好的老师发表观点。

第一段:引出父母是不是子女最好的老师这一论题,并提出论点。

第二段:论述为什么父母是或不是子女最好的老师。

第三段:总结全文,强调论点。

Are Parents the Best Teachers?

In a person's lifetime, parents can be very important teachers in our lives; however parents are not always the best teachers.(引出论点)

Firstly, parents may be too close to their children emotionally. (提出第一分论点,提出父母 会情不自禁地在情感上照顾孩子) Sometimes they can only view their children in a protector, s point of view. So it's very likely to limit their children's freedom in the name of safety. Secondly, parents may expect their children's interests to be similar to their own. (第二分论点,提出父母会不自觉地认为孩子的喜好与自己相同) If they love mathematics, they may try to force their children to love mathematics too, without inquiring their children's own favors. Thirdly, parents are always eager to 10

pass on their values to their children. (第三分论点,提出父母J总是迫不及待地把自己的价值观传授给孩子) But they neglect the fact that different generations need different ways of thinking. In this way, their children are unlikely to keep up with the rapid social changes or technological advances, due to the old traditional value fed by their parents. A student may find his or her parents don't really understand or appreciate the digital revolution in modern times. So when kids have to find their own way to what they believe in, they may find their parents, belief out-of-date.

Obviously, we have different teachers in our lives. Parents are not always the best teachers. (总体概括并强调论点)

Sample 6

Directions: As many modern Chinese parents have only one child, they tend to make all decisions for their children. Do you agree with the following statement: Parents should make important decisions for their would-be-adult children? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Should Parents Make Decisions for Their Would-be-adult Children?

【写作指导】

本题是一个对比选择型题目。要求就父母是否应该替即将成年的孩子作决定做出选择, 并为此选择提供充足理由。本题可结合实际生活形成两种思路:

思路一:应该,原因在于父母经验丰富,可以帮助孩子作出正确决定。

思路二:不应该,原因在于应该培养孩子独立思考的能力。

Should Parents Make Decisions for Their Would-be-adult Children?

Parents take on a lot of responsibilities for their children in modern Chinese families. It's natural to ask parents to help children make decisions for their future, as children are inexperienced in facing the challenges in the world. However, I think a would-be-adult child should begin to make more decisions on his or her own'(引出论点)

Instead of directly making decisions for their children, parents should just give some useful suggestions to help them make their own choices. (提出总论点，指出应该让还在自己作出决定，而父母应该为孩子提供建议并辅助孩子作出决定) By this wav' children will learn how to make decisions in the future and will therefore develop the ability of independence which is very important in one?s life and career. Furthermore, as a would-be-adult child, he or she is expected to take on more responsibilities than before. (提出分论点,指出一名即将成人的未成年人应该担负更多的责任和义务) However, teaching children to make decisions on their own doesn't mean to leave them to make important decisions all alone'(提出反面分论点,指出让孩子独立作出决定并不意味着对孩子不管不顾) As these children are still immature and lack of experience, they need useful advice and guidance when they are confronted with important and sudden affairs' with the help of their parents, they could live a much better life.

In brief, children should learn to make decisions by themselves, and parents should also learn to respect the decisions that their children have made. Because only in this way, children may indeed benefit from it and grow more healthily and quickly.(总体概括并强调论点)

Sample 7

With the development of Chinese economy, more and more people like traveling. Some People like to travel with a companion, while others prefer to travel alone. Which one do you prefer? Write a composition of about 200 words to state your view.

【写作指导】

本题是一个对比选择型题目。要求就独自旅游还是结伴出游作出选择,并为此选择提 供充足理由。本题可发挥的空间很大,仁者见仁,智者见智,结合实际生活形成两种思路:

思路一:独自旅游,好处在于可以拥有更多独立的空间。

思路二:结伴出游,好处在于可以获得更多交流的乐趣。

The Benefit of Traveling with Friends

Nowadays more and more people become interested in traveling. Some people prefer to travel alone, while others prefer to go out with friends. Personally, I like to travel with friends. (引出论点)

Firstly, I can enjoy the pleasure of talking with a partner' (提出第一分论点,指出结伴出游可以 11

享受畅谈的乐趣)On one hand' traveling with friends provides me opportunities to talk with them and also share my joy and grief with them. Friends, on the other hand, can also provide emotional support for me when we arrive in a new place. Secondly, traveling with friends enables me to get more safety on the road, for we could help each other when encountering troubles and accidents. (提出第二分论点,指出结伴出游可以在紧急情况时获得同伴的帮助,从而使旅游更加安全) For example, when I?m falling ill, I may get care from my friends, otherwise I will suffer more pain both physically and spiritually. Thirdly, traveling with friends is more economical. (提出第三分论点,指出结伴出游可以获得更多经济上的实惠The tour-group will often get more discount than that of a single traveler when visiting a famous tour site, having board and lodging in a hotel. Moreover, friends can also provide economic help if emergency occurs. For instance, if one loses his or her purse or they bring along with inadequate money, friends could always do them a favor.

Therefore, it?s easy for one to draw the conclusion that traveling with friends is better than going out alone. Traveling with friends can make the journey more funny and enjoyable. (总体概括并强调论点)

Sample 8

Directions: As they have access to university life, more and more students often need to choose a place to live in. They may choose to live in their university dormitory or an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Living in University Dormitories or Apartment in the Community

[写作指导】

这是一篇论说文,要求就大学生应该居住在学生宿舍还是社区公寓发表自己的观点。

第一段:引出大学生应该居住在学生宿舍还是社区公寓的问题,并提出论点。

第二段:给出选择这一住处相应的理由,如学生公寓可以方便大学生往来于教室之间或图书馆等。

第三段:总结全文,提出大学生居住在学生宿舍好(或者社区公寓好)。

Living in university Dormitories or Apartment in the community

Junior and senior students often have a choice of places to live. Some may choose to live in university dormitories, while others may prefer to live in apartments in the community. In fact, I think it's better for students to live in university dormitories. (引出论点)

In the first place, students living in university dormitories can have easy access to classrooms and school facilities. (提出第一分论点,居住在学生宿舍能带给学生便利) It's convenient for students to go to classrooms, libraries or other school facilities if living in dormitories. In the second place, students living in university dormitories are easy to make more friends. (第二分论点, 居住在学生宿舍有助于大学生拓宽交友范围) Dormitory provides students more opportunities to get in touch with other students from different majors, and different background, thus they are more likely to get along with different people, and improve their communicative skills and scope of knowledge. In the third place, students living in dormitories on campus won't get distracted as easily as those living outside. (第三分论点,居住在宿舍使大学生不容易分心) Because dormitories are in a relatively quiet environment compared with apartment, students are surrounded with schoolmates and are near to school facilities. So it's easy to focus more attention on study in a scholar environment for students living in university dormitories.

In general, as students at university are adults, they have a choice of places to live since they can be responsible for their own choice. Though living in apartment in the community can probably offer a relatively luxurious life, living in university dormitories can provide a scholar, friendly and convenient environment for university students. (总体概括并强调论点)

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