《成人学士学位英语考试指南》作文练习参考范文
注：其中练习三、九、十、十三、十七题已在前五年试题中出现过。
练习一《童年的快乐和痛苦》The Pleasures and Pains of Childhood
Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult.If a child has good parents,he is fed,looked after and loved,whatever he may do.It is improbable that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return.In addition,life is always presenting new things to the child-things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known.A child finds pleasure in playing in the rain,or in the snow.His first visit to the seaside is a marvelous adventure./But a child has his pains:he is not so free to do as he wishes as he thinks older people are:he is continually being told not to do things,or being punished for what he has done wrong.His life is therefore not perfectly happy.
练习二《如何应付面试》How to Behave in an Interview
In order to make a good impression during a job interview,you need to prepare yourself for it.You must arrive in plenty of time for the interview,so that you give yourself a little time to relax before the interview begins./The impression you make as you walk into the room is very important.Try to find out if the company or organization has rules about dress.Then try to dress according to their regulations./You also need to plan what you are going to say.In some interviews you will have to do a lot of talking,and in others you will only have to answer a few questions about your education and experience.You need to have answers ready about yourself,your schoolwork,your strong points,your reasons for applying for the job,and the salary you expect./You will also be allowed to ask some questions.The questions you ask will show the interviewer that you have given careful thought to the position.You can ask questions like these:What duties will I have to do in the job?Does the company provide health insurance?Does the company provide opportunities for further education?
练习四《大学生应当做业余兼职吗？》Should College Students Do Part-time Jobs?
Most students think that doing part-time jobs when studying at college can provide them with an opportunity to get in touch with the society.Also,some students do part-time jobs to support themselves.They are said to work through college./However,it’s not easy to find jobs which are suitable for students.Some jobs requiring long hours of tedious work under tough conditions may do harm to their health.Besides,some jobs may expose them to the negative aspects of society-dishonesty and corruption./Therefore,students should take a second thought in deciding whether they should do part-time jobs or what kind of jobs they should choose.If they are lucky enough to take a good job,it will benefit them enormously.Otherwise it may waste their time and their energy.
练习五《对参加生日聚会邀请的回复》信件格式！！A Reply to a Birthday Party
Dear Henry,/Happy birthday to you!/I got the invitation to your birthday party yesterday morning.Thanks to much for inviting me to join in your party.I tried hard to reschedule my activities,but I am sorry to tell you that I will not be able to join you.My boss and I have to leave for Shanghai next week for an international trade affair.There is not any possibility of canceling it.I will go to see you as soon I am back.I am sure you will have a great fun at the party!/Sincerely yours,/Jane
练习六《我对电子邮件的看法》My View on E-mail
Electronic mail,or E-mail for short,is a new way of communication by means of computers.Fast,cheap and convenient,E-mail is so popular that it has become an indispensable means of communication./Millions of computers all over the world have been connected to form a global network,namely the Internet.You can send and receive by E-mail documents,letters and papers to anyone in other countries in no time.By using E-mail you can also store,delete,compile information.In a world,E-mail helps you overcome spatial and time limitations in communication./With the rapidly growing popularity of computers and the expansion of information highway,E-mail is expected to play a more and more important role in our lives.
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练习七《住在城市——疯狂的念头》Living in a City-a Crazy Idea
Tired of the city life,some city-dwellers opt for city suburbs as their residence.They are flocking there to avoid people-in the city,wherever you look,it’s people,people,people./It’s not strange for them complain about the living conditions in the city.It takes ages for a bus to get to you because the traffic on the roads has virtually come to a standstill.The subways which leave or arrive every few minutes are packed:an endless procession of human sardine tins.All the simple,good things of life like sunshine and fresh air are at a premium.Tall buildings blot out the sun.The flow of traffic goes on continuously and the noise never stops.
练习八《跳槽》Career Hopping
Today,growing numbers of men and women are changing careers or getting second starts in careers that have greater appeal to them.Many of those who find that their work is unsatisfactory retrain themselves for a different occupation./Job changes and careers shifts occur at all ages.It is estimated that as many as one out of four male workers between the ages of twenty and twenty-five change their lines of work.About half that number do so between the ages of twenty-five and forty-four.Some married women combine child-rearing responsibilities with new career lines./Motives for changing careers vary widely,but many people move because they feel bored with the dull routine.For some,a second start grows out of the realization that want out of life is not what they are doing,and they decide to do what they enjoy.Most go back to school to get the training they need to make the shifts.
练习十一《关掉你的手机》Turn off Your Mobile Phone
With the development of information technology and reduced price of communication products,the mobile phone has become a necessity for people.It is obvious that it shortens the distance between people and makes our life more convenient.Thanks to it,it’s easy for us to contact others anytime and anywhere./However,have you noticed that the mobile phone also brings embarrassment to people?It’s not rare to see people pressing the mobile phone to his ear and shouting loudly in public as if there no one else present.It is more than likely that you have noticed that the mobile phones ring continuously on a formal occasion.People around them have to listen to the noise and they can’t concentrate on what they’re doing.
练习十二《健康的生活方式》A Healthy Lifestyle
Dear James,/I am glad to get your letter.Do you still feel stressful?As far as I know,a lot of people live in a way that is wearing themselves out.In fact,life doesn’t have to be like that.It is wise to bear an important principle in your mind—managing time.To make it simple,decide what you want in your life,and put that first.Whatever makes you feel good about yourself and your life,just do it!Take a nap,or a walk.Take time to play the piano.Stop bringing your briefcase home from the office.Fill more of your time with want-to-dos instead of have-to-dos./Each us has to make choices and accept trade-offs.Anyhow,we should do something for ourselves.I hope you can manage your life!Stay cool!/Yours faithfully,/Linda
练习十四《打电话还是写信》Making a Phone Call or Writing a Letter
When there is a need to communicate with people,we either make a phone call or write a letter.Some people like making a phone call while others prefer writing a letter./The advantage of phoning is evident.It is handy and fast.We can contact whomever we want to and talk with him right away.By making phone calls,people can discuss things as if they were in the same room .However,there are still some people who prefer to write letters.There is no doubt that letters are less expensive than long-distance calls.Besides it is a better choice for those who are not good at expressing themselves orally.However,it takes days,even weeks for a letter to reach its destination./Both making a phone call and writing a letter are effective means of communication.It seems advisable to make use of them both on different occasions.
练习十五《应聘信》信件格式！！A Letter of Application
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Dear Sir:/I was pleased to see your ad in the newspaper on December 25th for a sales engineer.In July I will receive my bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Nanjing University,and I would like to be considered for the post./I believe I am a competitive candidate for your post because both my education and work experience meet your requirement.Besides degree courses concerning electronics,I also took such courses as Marketing,Consumer Behavior Strategies.Last summer,I participated in an electronic project,from which I have gained practical experience in this field./I would welcome an opportunity to join your company because your post is what I’ve been preparing for.If you feel that I might be the right person for the job I would be ready for an interview at your convenience.I am looking forward to your reply!/Sincerely yours,/Zhou Fang
练习十六《投诉信》信件格式！！A Letter of Complaint
Dear Sir:/I am writing to complain about one of your bus drivers,who was so rude to the passengers./Yesterday,I was taking the bus No.133 to school.It was about 9:30 in the morning.It was not the rush-hour and there were not many passengers on the bus.But the driver drove so fast and he didn’t slow down even when the bus turned round street corners.One of the passengers asked him to drive slowly but he did not listen.When the bus reached the next stop,a man stood up and walked toward the door.The driver stopped the bus so suddenly that the man could not keep his balance and fell on the floor.The driver didn’t make an apology and asked him to get off the bus right away./I think that public bus system should serve the public wholeheartedly.The safety of passengers should be the major concern.It is my sincere hope that proper measures ought to be taken to prevent such incidents from happening again./Yours sincerely/Liu Yuan
模拟一《干渴的世界》A Thirsty World
The world is not only hungry,it is also thirsty for water.This may seem strange to you since nearly 75 percent of the earth’s surface is covered with water.But about 97 percent of this huge amount is seawater,or salt water.Man can only drink and use the other percent—the fresh water that comes from rivers,lates,underground and other sources.But unfortunately,some of it has been polluted and is unfit for drinking.However,this small amount of fresh water is still enough for us.But our need for water is increasing rapidly—almost day by day./Only if we take steps to deal with this problem now can we avoid a severe worldwide water shortage later on.So we all have to learn how to stop wasting our precious water.One of the first steps we should take is to develop ways of reusing water.Today in most large cities water is used only once and then discharged.But it is possible to pine water that has been used to a purifying plant,and then it can be used again.Another way out is to turn to the oceans.That is certainly a possible solution.All we’d have to do is to remove the salt.This process is already in use in many parts of the world.
模拟二《如何减轻压力》How to Cope with Stress?
It is often believed that only rich middle-aged businessmen suffer from stress.In fact anyone may become ill as a result of stress if they experience a lot of worry over a long period and their health is not especially good.Stress can be a friend or an enemy:it can warn you that you are under too much pressure and should change your way of life.It can kill you if you don’t notice the warning signals./As with ail illnesses,prevention is better than cure.If you find you can’t relax,it is a sign of danger.When you’re taking work home,when you can’t enjoy evening with friends,when you haven’t time for outdoor exercise—that is the time to stop and yourself whether your present life really suits you.Then it’s time to join a relaxation class,or take up dancing,painting or gardening.
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