The importance of doing small things
From the carton, we can clearly see that the boy is worried about disposing of nuclear waste, while his father tells him to empty the dustbin first. This carton reminds me of a Chinese saying: If you don't clean the room(solve your problems), then how can you control the world. However, most people always attach great importance to something big, but neglect small things.
In my opinion, it is necessary and important to do small things. On the one hand, doing small things well helps us to develop good habits, which set a good foundation for our future development. There is no doubt that one of the greatest differences between success and failure is the importance placed on little things. On the other hand, the big is the little. If something needs to be done, it is big. No matter what kinds of task, if it is worth doing, it can be big.
Taking all these into account, we can easily notice that it is reasonable to do small things before big ones. So before doing important things, let’s empty our dustbin first!
【作文(二)】
图画作文：大学生在校从商,创业,好不好?是学业重要,还是社会经历重要?
For this part,you are allowed 30minutes to write a short essay.You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of learning basic skills.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The importance of learning basic skills
In the face of various and complicated requirements of employment market, some students begin to question the significance of learning basic knowledge and skills, just as what is exposed in the cartoon above.
However, it is absolutely wrong to hold that idea. Owing to the fact that we are living in a competitive society, the development of our society demands that we arm ourselves with basic skills and up-to-date knowledge so as to keep up with the pace of our society. An investigation shows that millions of people spend time and energy grasping skills and technology so that they can keep a favorable position in job market or enhance their opportunities. While focusing on creativity, innovation, management and leadership skills, we should never forget the fundamental importance of the more basic, essential skills.
It is universally known that opportunity is important, but you could do nothing with it if you are not equipped with competitive forces, such basic reading and calculating skills, to seize it.
【作文(三)】
图画作文：The Importance of Reading Literature
The Importance of Reading Literature
Literature is acknowledged as the most precious product of human civilization and wisdom, especially by our teachers. So they always ask their students to read as many as literary works. Just as the drawing shown above, a teacher gives a literary work to her student, saying: “Just think of it as if you’re reading a long text-message.”
It is of great significance for us to appreciate literature due to the following reasons. Firstly, a good literature can get you to know a life experience through the eyes of someone other than yourself. The more experience you gain, the more knowledgeable you are. Secondly, a good literature allows you to learn about history in a personalized way. The stories told in the works can act as mirrors and help you adjust your own behaviors. Lastly, a good literature is an effective way for relaxation. The beautiful and moving scenes shown in the literature are helpful for one’s mental health.
In short, literature is indispensable in our life. We, students, should catch our time to read more literatures.
第二篇：历年四级写作题集
英语专业四级历年写作真题
1992
My View on Reading Extensively
1993
My Idea of Becoming a Teaching in the Future
1994
TV: a good thing or a bad thing?
1995
Nowadays it has become fashionable for college students to take a part-time job in their spare time. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend. 1996
Every college student would agree that life in college is not the same as it was in the middle school. Now, you have been asked by the Student’s Union to write a passage entitled: The Main Difference Between My College Life And My Middle School Life 1997
Some of your classmates think that more pressure from academic studies is not beneficial to students. You either agree or disagree with them: ，
More pressure from academic studies does (does not) good to us
1998
It is now generally accepted that vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) are a major source of air pollution in cities. Your are to suggest only ONE way to solve the problem.， One way to solve the problem
1999
We see advertisements on television everyday. Some people think that TV advertising brings as benefits, but others don’t think so. What is your opinion?，
A major advantage/disadvantage of advertising on television
2000 SECTION A COMPOSITION
Write on answer sheet one a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: College life
should be varied and colourful. And extracurricular activities are an important aspect of it. However, at present, there is much room for improveme nt in this regard. Write an article to the university radio entitled: The Importance of Extracurricular Activities
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING
Write on answer sheet one a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: You've read on the notice board that the university library is looking for a par t-time library assistant who can work at weekends. You think that your classmate , George, is a suitable person for this vacancy. Write him a note, telling him w hat you know about the vacancy and trying to persuade him to go for an interview. 2001 SECTION A COMPOSITION
Travel has become part of our life. And more and more of us have come to know the significance of travel through our own experience. Write on answer sheet one a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: Travel Broadens the Mind
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING
Write on answer sheet one a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Yesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher, Profess or Wang. Write him a note of apology and make a request for another meeting. You should also suggest the time for the requested meeting. 2002 SECTION A COMPOSITION
Nowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health. And they have
different ways to stay healthy. For example, some exercise every day; others try to keep a balanced diet. What do you think is the best way to stay healthy? Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: The Best Way To Stay Healthy
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING
Write a note of about 50 - 60 words based on the following situation: You have heard that your friend, Jack, wishes to sell his walkman. Write him a note expressing your interest in it, asking him about its condition and offering a price for it.
April 23th
Dear Jack,
Hearing that you wish to sell your walkman, I’m so glad to know it because my walkman has been lost several days ago, and I need it to help study English now.
Could you give me a description of your walkman? The price I can offer is no more than 100 yuan. Hope the deal can be done between us.
Yours,
John
2003 SECTION A COMPOSITION
People in modern society live under a lot of pressure, from education, career, or family. So it is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances.Write on answer sheet one a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: The importance of Keeping A Good Mood SECTION B NOTE-WRITING
Write on answer sheet one a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your friend Clare has invited you to her house-warming party this weekend. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her. 2004 SECTION A COMPOSITION
Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other. So, some say that phones will kill letter writing. What is your opinion?Write on answer sheet one a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING
Write on answer sheet one a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it. Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement.
2005 SECTION A COMPOSITION
The students' Union of your university is planning to hold an arts festival next semester, and they are inviting students to contribute their ideas and suggestions as to how it should be organized or what should be included. Write on answer sheet two a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: My Idea of A University Arts Festival
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra. Write a note to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is and inviting her/him to come with you.
2006 PART Ⅵ WRITING
Section A Composition
Recently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi 'an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenyang. The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do you think? Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a compositions of about 200 words.
Section B Note-writing
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:
You have got to know that you classmate, Michael, is organizing a weekend excursion for the class, and you are thinking of joining the trip. Write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.
怎样获得专业四级写作高分
(一)写作题的性质
写作是人们表达思想的一种重要手段，我们称之为comprehensive test的综合测试，体现的是学生综合运用语言的能力。因为它不仅考核考生对词汇的掌握、对语法的应用 ，同时也考查了学生的表达能力、思维的逻辑性和条理性。我们知道，学习英语需掌握四种技能：听、说、读、写。听和读是语言的input(输入)过程，因而对于听力和阅读的测试是考查学习者的被动英文技能；说和写是语言的output(输出)过程，对于口语和写作的测试则是考查学习者的主动英文技能。学习者的被动英文水平往往高于主动英文水平，因此听力理解材料的难度往往大于口语的内容，阅读理解材料的难度往往要大于写作。由此可见，在经过两年基础专业课的学习后，学习者应该将重点放在把被动英文水平转化成主动英文水平上 。一旦我们的大脑有了大量的语言输出之后，就能达到出口成章、下笔有神的境界。
(二)英语专业四级写作要求
(1) 能根据各种不同的听读材料笔头回答问题，复述内容写摘要、写提纲和记笔
记。
(2) 能根据题目列出写作提纲，在一小时内写出200～250词的短文。
以上均要求做到内容完整、条理清楚，语法基本正确，语言通顺恰当。
(3) 能写一般的书信、通知、便条、请帖，填写简单的表格，格式正确，语言得
体。
写作课培养学生初步写作能力，包括提纲、文章摘要、短文以及最简单的常用应用文。
(三)考试大纲对英语专业写作的要求和规定
(1)测试目的：按照英语专业基础阶段英语教学大纲的要求，检查学生在基础阶 段末期的英语写作能力。
(2)题型：主观试题，分为Section A和Section B两个部分。
Section A: Composition写作文
Section B: Note-writing写便条
(3)测试要求：
a) 作文。
要求根据所给的题目和列出的写作提纲或图表、数字统计表等(也附有写作提纲) 写一篇200词的短文，能做到内容切
题、完整，条理清楚，文章结构严谨，语法正确，语言通顺恰当。作文的类别有说明文、议论文或记叙文。考试时间为35分钟。
b)便条。
要求根据提示写大约50～60词的便条、通知、请帖等。要求做到格式正确，语言得体。考试时间为10分钟。
(四)英语专业四级写作的评分标准
(1)文章内容切题、丰富，文章通顺，表达清楚。
(2)行文流畅。
(3)组织严密，逻辑性强。
(4)句型多样化，句法结构正确。
(5)用词得体、恰当、丰富。
(6)语法正确。
(7)拼写及标点正确，书写整洁。
(五)高分密招
很多学习者翻开作文书籍，就如同想打开一本武功秘籍，只希望看到5个字母trick(技巧) 。技巧固然十分重要，但在应试准备中，常常需要70%的基础和
30%的技巧。这里要提醒 大家的是，不可高估技巧的作用，犹如在武打片中，要想得到某某宝典和剑法，是需要付出惨痛的代价的。
1.在考场中，常常感到无话可说，该怎么办?
的确，在考场中有些考生由于紧张，常常会出现大脑一片空白，在10分钟之内动不了笔。对于这种在考场中思维短路的现象，有两种对策。
对策一：从特殊到一般的联想法。考生在拿到一个作文话题、但不知该如何动笔时，可以去联想有关该 话题的具体事件，从具体事件中提炼出观点，再将观点反弹回去，即topic具体事件观点。例如看到The Advantage and
Disadvantage of TV这个文章题目时，如果不知如何下笔，可以去联想一些具体的电视节目。一提到电视节目，就会自然而然地想到《新闻联播》。《新闻联播》有哪些好处呢?当然是开拓视野，了解世界。同时，还会联想到一些暴力片和色情片，它们对儿童的身心健康发展不利。
对策二：正说反说法。考生在写作中感到观点空洞茫然，不易理论清楚，甚至不知从何谈起时，可以从正、反两个方面对议题进行“摆事实，讲道理”，即“如果这样，就会怎么样； 如果不这样，又会怎么样”。
2. 在写作中，遇到不会表达的词语该怎么办?
对于母语是中文的学习者，其中文词汇量往往大于英文词汇量，在英文写作中遇到不能表 达的词语是最正常不过的事情了。但有的考生在遇到不会拼写的单词时，往往绞尽脑汁，冥思苦想，结果造成思维短路，得不偿失。其实，对于这种情况，也有两种对策。
对策一：用其近义词代替。
如在写Student Use of Computer这篇作文时，很多同学以“在 最近10年里，学生使用电脑的小时数一直在增加”这句话来开头。“10年”可以用decade表 示，“增加”可以用ascend表示。但是不知道这两个词或对于它们的拼写没有把握时，可用 其近义词表示，如“10年”直接用ten years就可以，“增加”还可用increase, go up, rise, grow, jump, climb等。在这个时候，考生必须遵守“宁为瓦全，不可玉碎”的原则。 这就要求在平时注意多收集一些同义词。如在每一篇作文中都会用到的一个单词“认为”， 英文中有很多单词来表达此义，如think, agree, claim, maintain, argue, believe, h old, suggest, view?as, regard?as, consider?(as)。又如另一个单词“目前，最近” ，可用nowadays, these years, recently, lately, currently, at present。此外， 同义词的收集与运用有助于考生在写作中用词多样化。
对策二：当考生在写作中，既找不到该词 的近义词，又不能用解释性的语言进行阐述时，考生可以考虑用其上义词或下义词来代替。
上义词是对事物的概括性、抽象性说明；下义词是事物的具体表现形式。如Owing a Car这 篇文章谈到拥有汽车的弊端，其中有一点是汽车会排放出一氧化碳(carbon oxide)和二氧化 碳(carbon dioxide),对空气造成污染。当然，如果不知道如何拼写，更不知该如何去 释义一氧化碳和二氧化碳时，可以用它们的上义词poisonous gases来表示，因为不 论是一氧化碳还是二氧化碳都是有毒气体。又如Getting to Know the World Outside the Campus(大学生该如何走出校园了解世界)，提纲的第二点要求是大学生了解社会的途径( 大众媒体、社会服务等)。“大众媒体”为mass media，“社会服务”为social service。 如果考生不会表达，但是在提纲里又明确规定不能不写时，可以用其下义词来代替。大众媒 体的具体表现形式是TV，radio, newspaper, internet；社会服务的具体表现形式则为par t\|time job, tutoring等。因而，考生在写作中遇到不会表达的单词时，应该沉着冷静 ，考虑用其近义词、上义词或下义词来代替。 如何给阅卷老师留下美好的第一印象
要想作文获得高分，显而易见就是要给阅卷老师留下美好的印象。老师们的阅卷过程是郁闷枯燥的。使自己的文章在大约1分钟的阅读时间内，迅速地在他们的脑海中形成较多的兴奋点，是至关重要的。
首先，作文的写作时间为35分钟，合理的时间安排为10+20+5，前面的10分钟用来读题审题 ，构思并列提纲，接着的20分钟用来按照提纲写作，最后5分钟用来检查及润色。合理的时间安排是写出优秀 作文的必不可少的第一步。 其次，卷面的设置。要想让阅卷老师对你的作文试卷有一种赏心悦目的感觉，作文的排版应该不多于2/3，不少于1/3，要留有余地，不要将卷面写得密密麻麻。字体不要过大或过小。字迹要工整。段落方面，英语专业四级考试作文的特点决定了作文写法的基本框架为三段论。另外，应当注意的是，每段开头都应该有缩进，留有两个单词的位置。
再次，除了形式之外，作文 的内容也尤其重要。阅卷老师阅卷一般是从第一段看语言，从第二段看结构。这就要求考生的作文开头部分以及每一段的第一句一定要写得像英文，不要出现任何的拼写或语法错误。 除了语言的地道外，还要求作文有层次感。可以用一系列表示逻辑关系的连词，即过渡语词来表示思路的清晰，如and, however, furthermore, also, what’s more等。此外，还可以用对等的句式结构，如for one thing, for another；On the one hand, on the other hand等来增加文章的层次感。
总之，议论文对语言的要求主要体现在三个方面：①用恰当的逻辑词表现文章的逻辑性。②要注意自然段与主题句的运用，即用自然段表现出文章 的逻辑性，并在每段中用主题句说明要点，给人一目了然的感觉。③要注意句型结构，注意 每句的重心和句与句之间的衔接，使句意一环扣一环，避免松散。
关于便条
便条是一种简单的书信。虽然内容简单，但却有其独特的风格。主要目的是为了尽快地把最新的信息、通知、要求或者活动的时间、地点转告给对方。常见的便条有欠条、留言和请假条等。
特点：
1. 文内语言尽量通俗口语化，简单扼要，直截了当，无需使用客套语言。In a roundabout way
2. 便条虽简单，但中心务必突出，更要注明活动的时间及地点。
3. 便条不需邮寄，不用信封。通常请人代为转交。有时可写在留言板和留言簿上。
基本写作格式：
便条内容和类型不尽相同，可以灵活变通。但各类便条必须包括以下几个基本要素：
1）Date
2）Salutation称呼
3）Body正文
4）Signature
评分标准：
格式不对扣1分
超字数或字数达不到扣1分
语法、拼写错误3个扣1分。 主要内容是否交待清楚占最大比重。 造成错误的原因
不写日期或日期格式不对，很多学生习惯将它太写在右下方。
署名后不应该有任何标点符号，而很多学生习惯点上句号。
结束语与署名写在一行。
1． Yours写成Your
2． 结束语后不加逗号
3． 语言不得体，比如，对于很随便的情景，使用很正式的句子结构和用词。 Jan. 1, 2003 \ Feb. 1\ March 9\April 9\May 9\June 9\July 9\Aug.9\Oct. 9\Nov. 9\Dec. 9
实例分析：
Oct. 12
日期写在右上角，在年份与月日之间必须用逗号隔开。月日不用。
Dear Jenny, (左边顶格写起并自成一行，称呼后需要加标点，英国人习惯语用逗号，美国人习惯用冒号)
“Star Wars” is on at Cinecenter at 7:30. We’ll meet you there at 7:15 for a quick coffee first. It’ll probably go on for 2 hours. Pizza afterwards.
Yours,
Tom
在正文结束前，通常需要采用结束语，告知对方信的正文部分已经写完。 常用的结束语有：
1. Awaiting your good news.
2. Looking forward to your early reply.
3. Hoping to hear from you soon.
4. We wait your good news.
5. I hope to hear from you very soon.
6. We look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.
7. I look forward to our next meeting there in Los Angeles.
8. Your early reply will be highly appreciated.
9. The help you give me is sincerely valued.
10. I hope everything will be well with you.
11. Please let us know if you want more information.
12. I hope you always enjoy yourself.
13. I wish you every success in the coming year.
14. Please remember me to your family.
15. With best regards to your family.
16. All the best.
17. With love and good wishes.
Salutations:
Dear Mr. Smith:
Dear Sir or Madam:
Dear Smith:
Dear Mrs. Smith/Miss Smith
Complimentary closings:
Sincerely yours,
Cordially yours, (Cordially, or Sincerely, alone may be used if we address the reader by his first name; in this case, it is not good practice to use any of the following closes)
Yours truly,
Yours very truly,
Very truly yours,
Yours faithfully, Cordially,
Sincerely,
其他样例：
留言：用书面留下要说的话。留言涉及的方面很多，包括约会，通知，请求等任何可用便条留下的口信。
January 26th
Dear Li,
As the Spring Festival is drawing near, I’m very glad to invite you to come to a dinner party with several other friends of ours. I’m sure we will have a very happy time and enjoy ourselves thoroughly. Would you like to come on time at 5:00 p.m. today, to Room 6 of Lijing Hotel?
Yours always,
Jiayang
请假条：往往指由于生病或特殊情况不能亲自当面请假，用假条的形式告假。所以，请假条大多是病假条。可以自写，也可请他人代写。写假条最重要的是说明原因和请假的期限。
Jan. 10th
Dear Ms. Jiang,
I am terribly sorry that I shall be unable to attend this morning two periods of English Class due to a bad cold and high fever. Enclosed is a certificate from the doctor who said I must stay in bed for a few days. I will go back to school as soon as I recover. Yours respectfully,
Tian Ye
邀请信
Jan. 1
Dear Laura:
We are going to have a tea party to celebrate my parents’ fiftieth anniversary of
their marriage and certainly we wish you and John would come. It’s next Thursday, August 10th, at six O’clock.
We do hope you can make it, as Peter and I are expecting with great pleasure to see you both.
Yours,
Amy
Oct. 12
Dear Jenny,
“Star Wars” is on at Cinecenter at 7:30. we’ll meet you there at 7:15 for a quick coffee first. It’ll probably go on for 2 hours. Pizza afterwards.
Yours,
Tom
欠条：留下字据，表示欠某人某物。条据上需写明钱物名称和数量、立据人及日期。不得涂改。
Sept. 16th, 2002
Borrowed from the Foreign Language Department Reference Library three books as follows: A copy of English History and Anthology of English Literature by Wu Weiren，a copy of A Survey of American Literature by Chang Yaoxin，and a copy of World Literature by Jiang Chengen.
Wu Zhuo
From the Office of Social Science Department