Global Shortage of Fresh Water6级

大学英语六级考试预测作文（2010.6）

预测作文（一）

Global Shortage of Fresh Water

1. 人们以为淡水是取之不尽的（提示：雨水、河水、井水……）

2. 实际上淡水是非常紧缺的（提示：人口增长、工业用水增加、污染……）

3. 我们应该怎么办

【范文】

At present, many people take it for granted that fres h water will never be used up because we can find it n ot only from the rain, but also in the rivers, lakes and wells. Consequently, it is not necessary for us to worry about global shortage of fresh water.

In fact, the situation has become so serious that ever yone should be aware of it and take immediate actions. With the world population increasing rapidly year after year, water resources are being consumed at an appallin g speed. What's more, with the development of science and technology, modern industry needs much more wate r than before. Thirdly, pollution is also a worrying prob

lem—water in rivers and wells becomes undrinkable bec ause of industrial wastes.

We should take urgent measures to protect fresh wat er resources. The government should increase the efficie ncy of water usage by such methods as water recycling and purification of sea water. The people, on the other hand, should form the habit of cherishing every drop of water. Last but not least, pollution must be effectively controlled, if we ever want to improve the quality of li fe.

【点评】

本篇范文的最大特色是将批驳类与办法类结合，首段指出一些人的错误认识；第二段从三方面进行批驳；第三段指出我们的做法。

范文首先指出，一些人认为淡水是取之不尽的，然后在第二段中进行批驳。首先，水资源正在被以惊人的速度消费。其次，现代工业需要更多的水资源。另外，因为工业污染，有些水已经不适宜饮用了。第三段阐述正确做法，即政府提高水资源的利用率、人人养成节约用水的习惯以及有效地控制水污染。

第一段第一句中的take it for granted表示“想当然”，be used up表示“用完，耗尽”。第三段第一点中的efficie ncy，recycling和purification分别指“效率”、“再循环”和“净化”。

预测作文（二）

Why Are There So Many Rural Laborers in Big Citi

es?

1.近年来越来越多的民工涌入大城市

2.产生这一社会现象的原因

【范文】

For a number of years, there has been a steady ri se in the number of rural laborers who flood into bi

g cities. Many men work on construction sites, while

many women work as dishwashers in restaurants or babysitters for city dwellers. Three reasons, in my mi nd, can account for this social phenomenon.

First and foremost, the limited land can no longer produce enough crops for an ever-increasing rural p

opulation. In the second place, there are far more op portunities in big cities—rural laborers dream of earn ing money through hard work. Last but by no means least, many of them want to live permanently in big cities, because they admire the way of living there, a nd wish their children to receive good education.

I firmly believe that if we try our best to create a healthy social atmosphere, rural laborers will make greater contribution to our nation.

【点评】

本题谈论的是一种社会现象。第一段首句引入某一现象，第二句举例说明，第三句是个过渡句，引起下面解释原因段落的第二段；第三段是简洁的结束语，其中的宾语从句嵌套一个状语从句。

范文首先指出大量农民工涌入大城市这一现象，并引出第二段所阐述的三个原因。首先，农村有限的土地不能满足日益增长的人口消费。其次，大城市有更多的工作机会。最后，农民工向往大城市的生活，想永远居住在大城市。末段总结指出，如果创造一个健康的社会环境，农民工就可以为国家做出更大的贡献。

第一段第二句中的construction site表示“建筑工地”，babysitter表示“帮人看孩子的人”。第二段第一点中的r ural指“农村的”；第三点中的permanently和admire 分别指“永久地”和“羡慕”，receive education指“接受教育”。

预测作文（三）

Silence Is Gold

1. 许多场合中“沉默是金”是正确的

2. 但也有例外的情形

3. 结论

【范文】

When we talk of the famous proverb "Silence is G old", we should not simply label it as right or wrong, but explore it in depth.

This proverb is especially true under several situati ons. First, if we have made a promise not to let out

a secret, we should always keep silent. Second, we sh

ould avoid talking over facts or statistics of which we

are not sure. Third, whenever we are expressing our ideas, brevity is the soul of wit and talking too muc h will always lead to faults and mistakes. Nevertheless, there are also some exceptions. If we f ind out a flaw in other's speaking or writing, we sho uld not hesitate a moment to point it out. And to fri ends or acquaintances seeking advice, we should feel f ree to help them.

In a word, we can draw the conclusion that in mos t cases "silence is gold", but in certain circumstances, talking is the right choice.

【点评】

本文的特色在于其并未完全肯定或完全否定所提到的谚语，而是从正、反两个方面去分析，即第二段指出其正确性，第三段谈例外情况；末段总结，呼应全文。

范文首先提出所要讨论的谚语“沉默是金”。第二段分三个方面阐述其正确性，即发誓保守秘密，对于不确定的事情要保持沉默，而在表达自己的思想时，力求简洁。第三段指出例外，为别人指出错误或为朋友等提建议时，不要坚持“沉默是金”。末段总结，呼应第二、三段。

第一段中的label...as...表示“将……看作……”，而ex plore... in depth表示“深入探究……”。第二段第一点中的make a promise表示“允诺”，let out a secret表示“泄露秘密”，keep silent表示“保持沉默”；第三点中的brevity is the soul of wit也是个谚语，表示“言贵简洁”。第三段第二点中的acquaintance指“熟人”。

预测作文（四）

A Letter of Application

1. 表达自己对该工作的渴求态度

2. 尽量展示自己的技能和经历

3. 信中应包括自己的联系方式

【范文】

January , 2010 Dear Sirs,

I am writing you this letter to show my keen inte

rest in the post of assistant manager which you adver tised in yesterday's China Daily for, as is indicated in the enclosed resume, my major and experiences close ly parallel your requirement.

I have always been a top student in my specialize d area, biochemistry. I took several other courses in my spare time and excelled in all of them due to my hard work. I am sure such courses as British and A merican literature and culture, business management and statistics will lend me an edge in the fierce comp etition in the job market. Another point I want to dr aw your attention to is that I have been taking an ac tive part in a variety of campus activities. In the due process teamwork spirit has been enhanced and my interpersonal skills improved.

I would like to meet you at your earliest convenie nce and discuss the possibility of working with your company. Or, if you are too busy these days, you ca n contact me at 64543575 for further information. Th ank you for your favorable consideration.

Best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Jenny Green 【点评】

这篇文章是一篇非常成功的求职信。首段表明了自己对经理助理这一职位的渴望，其中包括了自己如何得知这一职位的，而后说明自己的条件符合要求，引起下段。次段分五句，说明自己在专业上是个尖子生，并指出对于其他课程自己做得同样出色，为将来的工作奠定了坚实的基础；后两句说明自己参加了各种学校活动，培养了多方面的能力。第三段首句说明自己非常希望能早日获得面试的机会；次句说如果对方太忙，可以打电话联系；末句对对方表示感谢，是一句客套话。

首段中的keen表示“热切的”，parallel这里做动词，表示“与……相当，比得上”。第二段首句中的specializ ed area表示“专业领域”；第二句中的excel是不及物动词，表示“突出，超常，胜过他人”；第三句中的edge 表示“优势”；第四句中的a variety of等于various,表示“多种多样的”；第五句中的teamwork spirit表示“团队精神”，interpersonal skills表示“人际交往的能力”。

预测作文（五）

People's Use of the Internet

1. 上图所示为2001年7月、2002年7月、2003年1月我国上网用户总人数，请描述其变化；

2. 请说明发生这些变化的原因；

3．你认为目前用户在因特网使用中有什么困难或问题。

【范文】

From the chart we can see clearly that the number of Internet surfers in our country has increased fro m 26.5 million in July 2001 to 45.8 million in July 2 002, and then to 59.1 million in January 2003.

In my mind, the reasons why the Internet surfers a re on the rise are as follows. First, the Internet can help us accomplish many tasks, including both work and play—searching for information has become more convenient than ever, and safe online business is no longer a dream. Besides, surfing the Internet is beco ming cheaper and cheaper—more and more people ca n afford it.

The negative effects of the Internet are also clear. To begin with, sitting too long before the computers i s harmful to our body, especially our eyes. Second, m

ore and more people become indulged in playing vide o games or chatting online, which are time-consumin g.

All in all, I should say the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The key lies in whether we can make good use of it to enhance both work and study.

【点评】

首段叙述从2001年至2003年我国上网用户总人数的变化趋势。第二段分两方面给出其中的原因：首先是因特网方便快捷、作用巨大；其次是费用降低。第三段分两个方面指出面临的困难和问题：首先是上网时间过长有害健康；其次是有些人上网玩游戏、聊天，这都是不好的习惯。第四段做总结：第一句指出利大于弊；第二句说关键在于好好利用因特网。

第二段首句中的in my mind意思是“依我看，在我看来”；第三段中的be harmful to意为“对……有伤害”，become indulged in意思是“沉迷于”，time-consuming 是“浪费时间”的意思；最后一段首句中的outweigh意为“比……重要”。