Writing Practice
Practice 1.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On a Harmonious Dormitory Life. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1. 宿舍生活有时会出现不和谐的情况;
2. 一个和谐宿舍生活的必要性;
3. 如何创造和谐的宿舍生活.
On a Harmonious Dormitory Life Dormitory life is an indispensable part of college life. But sometimes the harmony in the dormitory be disturbed in one way or another.
As is known to all, a harmonious dormitory life is important to college students and benefits all the members. On one hand, we can have a good rest and put our heart into study. On the other hand, we will have a good mood and enjoy being together. There are several ways to create and maintain a harmonious dormitory life. Firstly, you have to evaluate your life-style and try to get rid of your dirty habits, if there are any. Secondly, when an annoying situation arises, you'll just have to learn to tolerate each other and co-exist. Thirdly, you'll have to share with each other and make good friends.
In conclusion, we should try our best to build a harmonious dormitory life for the sake of good study and good life.
作文地带点评: "和谐"成为我们当今社会词频概率最高用词,就社会而言,倡导建立和谐 社会;就家庭而言,提倡建设和谐家庭;就校园来讲,则要建立和谐校园;和谐两字似乎无 所不在,大学生宿舍生活同样需要和谐.本预测题与四级考试热点密切相关,又为典型的校 园生活主题,值得关注.
Practice 2.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic College Students' Job Hunting. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.
1. 近几年出现了大学生就业难的现象
2. 产生这种现象的原因(如大学生追求的目标过高,专业不对口等)
3. 如何解决这一问题(改变就业观念,大学生再培训等)
College Students' Job Hunting In recent years, college students find it increasingly difficult to get a job. It sounds strange since young college students are usually intelligent, well-educated phenomenon, aspirant and eager to bring their talent into full play. Then what underlies the strange phenomenon?
There are several reasons for this. To begin with, nowadays college students aim too high. All they want are "good" jobs which could offer good salary, comfortable working conditions, high social status among others. Consequently, most college students are unwilling to accept vacant jobs they consider not "good" enough. Another reason is that there is a big gap between the majors some students study in school and the demands of vacant jobs. So companies think some students are not fit for the jobs.
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Solution to the problem requires efforts on both the society and the students. The companies should value the students, talent and knowledge while the latter should not merely aim at material gains. They should be down-to–earth in building up their career. Furthermore, they should face their weak points so as to improve themselves and be more competent.
作文地带点评: 本预测题为社会热点话题. 近年来大学生就业难日益成为各级政府及社会各 方面关注的焦点,媒体也广泛报道了大学生就业形势严峻,呼吁全社会共同努力;此外,该 预测题也与大学生就业密切相关,也是四级作文选题重点之一.
Practice 3.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Credit Cards. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1. 越来越多的人使用信用卡, 信用卡有哪些好处
2. 信用卡的弊端
3. 你自己的观点
Credit Cards
Personal credit cards are becoming more common in China. Banks and other financial institutions are encouraging their customers to change the way they buy things.Credit cards, otherwise known as "plastic money", are being offered on very good terms to encourage the change. Consumers will be able to "buy now, pay later", and many see this as an advantage. But people need to be careful.
There are dangers associated with credit cards. Some people find it very easy to exceed their budget. They are tempted to purchase goods that they do not really need, and can become quickly overburdened by debt. The credit cards often charge a high rate of interest, which exacerbates the problems for these people.
However, used wisely credit cards can improve the quality of people's lives. They can give people access to money to meet sudden unplanned expenses. Properly handled, they can let people control their expenditure and the monthly statements provide a record of where their money has gone.
作文地带点评: 这是一篇议论文, 关于信用卡的利弊.可以分成三部分: 第一部分, 信用 卡的好处, 比如说应急等; 第二部分, 信用卡的一些弊端, 比如说鼓励一些无用的消费; 第三部分: 你自己的观点, 理性使用.
Practice 4.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: A Letter to the President of the University about Improving the Sports Facilities on Campus. You should write no more than 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given below in Chinese:
假设你是李明, 请你写一封信给校长, 建议改善本校体育设施状况, 内容应涉及体育设施对大学生的重要性, 对目前学校体育设施的状况可以表扬, 可以提出批评建议, 也可以兼而有之.
A Letter to the President of the University
Dear Mr. President,
I am writing this letter to you to express my concern about the sports facilities on campus. I have noticed that our university has very limited resources in terms of opportunities to participate 2
in sports, especially given that the number of students on campus is increasing every year.
As we both know, sports are very important for the sound growth of young people. If they have access to quality sports facilities, young people are able to choose a healthier lifestyle, to boost self-esteem and confidence, and to build a positive outlook and sense of achievement. My proposal is to build a new sports area. It should be designed with soccer players, basketball players, and ping-pong players in mind. It should have a different section for each activity and be available to students all year round. I believe such facilities will meet our sporting needs.
Thank you for your reading this letter.
Yours faithfully,
Li Ming
作文地带点评:本预测题仿真度颇高,为校园生活话题,与在校大学生日常生活密切相关, 是最近几年侧重考查的题材.2002 年 1 月考查了就本校食堂状况给校长写一封信.
Practice 5.
Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic :Cell Phones .You should write no less than 120 words and base your composition on the outline below: 图略-大体讲述手机使用上升趋势的一幅图
1. 描述上图所示的手机用户数的变化情况
2. 出现这种情况的原因
3. 对此现象作出评价
Cell Phones As is shown in the chart, cell phones are becoming increasingly popular within China. In 1999, the number of cell phones in use was only 2 million, but in 2002, the number reaches 5 million. And in the year 2005, the number has suddenly soared to 9 million.
There are many factors contributing to this development. Firstly, a cell phone has no wires and can be carried everywhere easily. Secondly, a cell phone is something wonderful that we can have fun with news, games, music and chat through sending short messages. Thirdly, the drop in price and the simultaneous improvement in the functions have made it possible for an average person to make use of cell phone.
The wide use of cell phones has make them more and more indispensable in people's daily life. The many functions of the cell phone have made certain people reluctant to separate themselves from their cell phone.
作文地带点评: 随着我国经济的快速发展, 人民的生活水平不断改善, 通讯业的日新月异的发展, 使得手机使用普及化, 成为人们日常生活的必需品, 对此的利弊人们看法各异. 本预测题为热点话题, 同样是年轻人较熟悉和经常讨论的话题, 值得关注.
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