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08-11年英语专业四级考试作文题目及范文

Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment?
You are to write in three parts. In the ﬁrst part, state speciﬁcally what your opinion is. In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion. In the last part, bring what you have wri en to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organiza on, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow
2010 年专业四级作文
PART VI
WRITING
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SECTION A
COMPOSITION
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It was recently reported in a newspaper that six students who shared a dorm at a local
the city. But others don't think so. What is your opinion? Write on ANSWER SHEET THREEa composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
Should Private Car Owners be Taxed for Pollution?

2011英语专四作文

2011英语专四作文The year 2011 marked a significant milestone in the history of the College English Test (CET), a nationwide standardized English proficiency examination administered in China. The CET-4, designed to assess the English language skills of undergraduate students, has long been a crucial component of the Chinese higher education system. As the examination evolved over the years, the 2011 iteration of the CET-4 presented a unique set of challenges and opportunities for test-takers and educators alikeOne of the defining features of the 2011 CET-4 was the increased emphasis on practical language skills. Rather than relying solely on traditional grammar and vocabulary-based questions, the exam placed a greater emphasis on assessing students' ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in real-world scenarios. This shift reflected the growing recognition that English proficiency is not just about mastering the mechanics of the language, but also about developing the capacity to engage in meaningful discourse and tackle complex tasksThe essay component of the 2011 CET-4 exemplified this focus on practical language skills. Test-takers were presented with a variety of prompts that required them to demonstrate their ability to express their thoughts, opinions, and experiences in a coherent and well-organized manner. Unlike previous years, where the essay topics might have been more abstract or academic in nature, the 2011 CET-4 essay questions were designed to elicit responses that were grounded in the students' personal experiences and perspectivesThis shift in the essay component was not without its challenges. Many students found themselves grappling with the unfamiliar format, as they were accustomed to the more traditional, formulaic approach to essay writing. The emphasis on personal expression and critical thinking meant that students had to move beyond the rote memorization of templates and instead develop the ability to craft a thoughtful, nuanced response to the promptHowever, this challenge also presented an opportunity for students to showcase their language skills in a more meaningful and authentic way. By drawing on their own experiences and perspectives, test-takers were able to demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, rather than simply regurgitating memorized information. This shift towards a more holistic assessment of English proficiency was widely seen as a positive development, as it better aligned with the real-world demands oflanguage useBeyond the essay component, the 2011 CET-4 also introduced other changes that reflected the evolving nature of English language education in China. For instance, the listening comprehension section placed a greater emphasis on authentic, conversational English, rather than the more formal, academic language that had traditionally been the focus. This change was intended to better prepare students for the types of language they would encounter in real-world settings, such as business meetings, social interactions, and academic discussionsSimilarly, the reading comprehension section moved away from the traditional focus on textbook-based passages and instead incorporated a wider range of text types, including news articles, academic papers, and literary works. This diversification of the reading materials was designed to challenge students to engage with a broader range of written discourse and to develop the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of information in the 21st centuryThe impact of these changes to the 2011 CET-4 was far-reaching. For students, the exam presented a new set of challenges that required them to rethink their approach to English language learning. Rather than simply memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules, they had todevelop the ability to apply their knowledge in practical, real-world contexts. This shift towards a more holistic and contextual assessment of English proficiency was widely seen as a positive development, as it better prepared students for the demands of the modern workplace and global communicationFor educators, the changes to the 2011 CET-4 necessitated a rethinking of their teaching methodologies and curricula. Instead of focusing solely on test preparation, they had to place a greater emphasis on developing students' communicative competence, critical thinking skills, and cultural awareness. This required a significant investment of time and resources, as teachers had to adapt their lesson plans, revise their teaching materials, and provide more opportunities for students to engage in authentic language practiceDespite the challenges posed by the 2011 CET-4, the examination ultimately served as a catalyst for a broader transformation in English language education in China. By placing a greater emphasis on practical language skills and real-world application, the exam encouraged a shift away from the traditional, exam-centric approach towards a more holistic and student-centered model of language learning. This shift has had far-reaching implications, not only for the CET-4 itself, but also for the entire landscape of English language education in ChinaAs the CET-4 continues to evolve in the years to come, it will undoubtedly face new challenges and opportunities. However, the lessons learned from the 2011 iteration of the exam will continue to shape the way that English language education is approached in China. By embracing a more practical and contextualized approach to language assessment, the CET-4 has the potential to play a crucial role in preparing students to navigate the complex and ever-changing demands of the global marketplace, and to engage in meaningful cross-cultural communication and collaboration。

(完整版)历年专四考试作文真题及范文2000--2011

TEM-2011:Should private car owners be taxed for pollution?With the development of society, many people can afford a car. As the number of the cars is rising, we are facing some problems. One big problem is the pollution caused by the use of cars. In order to solve this problem, government agencies in some big cities recently suggest that a “pollution tax” should be put on private cars in order to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. For my part, I agree to this viewpoint, and my reasons are as follows: To begin with, cars contribute to the environmental pollution. For example, a lot of big cities in China are now plagued by serious air pollution. Then it is the responsibility of these private car owners to pay for the pollution and they should be taxed. The purpose of collecting environmental pollution tax is to raise the fund, and then utilize the tax revenue lever to protect our environment.Secondly, it is a good way to raise people’s environmental awareness by putting a pollution tax on private cars. If people suffer from the financial loss when making a decision, they will think more about their decision. Then they will consider more when deciding to buy a private car. Consequently, the increase rate of the number of the private cars can be controlled.In a word, it is a very good and necessary attempt to use the means of taxation to treat the pollution. Of course, it must be kept in mind that all people, including the private car owners, should try their best to protect the environment.272words TEM-2010:Should College Students Hire Cleaners?According to a recent report, six university students hired cleaners to clean their dorm and do their laundry every week. Although we have no right to tell them what to do with their money, as a university student myself, I find this practice absurd.For a start, away from our parents, it is in university that we learn to be independent adults. Cleaning the room and doing one’s laundry are the mostbasic living skills. If we always depend on others to take care of us, how can we survive when there is no one to help us? How can we take on any responsibility when we step into society?For another, the practice reflects their flippant attitude towards money. The money they paid for the cleaners probably comes from their parents, who must be very depressed once they know the truth. It also sets a very bad precedent on campus. Other students may follow suit to show the wealth of their families; or worse, they tend to think money can buy them anything in this world, which obviously is wrong.All in all, I think we must do away with this practice. Otherwise, we may never appreciate the good value of money and an independent way of life. The better and sooner we can take care of ourselves, the more proud our parents will be.226word TEM-2009:Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment?In recent years, tourism has developed rapidly in China. Many people believe that tourism produce positive effects on economic growth and we should try our best to promote tourism. But what these people fail to see is that tourism may bring about a disastrous impact on our environment. As for me, I'm firmly convinced that too much tourists bring harm to the environment.The bad impact of tourism on the environment has mainly expressed itself in various ways. One way is the process of exploiting a new scenic spot. In order to attract tourists, a lot of artificial facilities have been built, which have certain unfavorable effects on the environment. This process usually breaks the ecological balance of the area. In some mountainous places, trees are being cut down to build hotels for others to see and explore the beauty of the mountains. Then land slides and mud-rock flows come up. Another way the development of tourism has damaged the environment occurs when tourists go to scenic spots. Some tourists don't have the awareness to protect the environment, and ignorantly throw their garbage here and there. Some people even kill the local wildlife to eat, which badly damages the balance of the natural environment.It is wrong to sacrifice the environment for the growth of tourism. We must keep in mind that too much tourists bring harm to the environment. We need to find a balance between satisfying the needs of tourists and reducing to a minimum the pollution they cause.251wordsTEM-2008:The Benefits of VolunteeringVolunteering means being willing to help people in need and make contributions to society for no financial rewards. Needless to say, volunteering is of tremendous benefits to both those in need and the society. Yet, despite the fact that volunteers are not paid for what they have done, serving as a volunteer, I believe, is also beneficial to the volunteers themselves.First, volunteering helps volunteers improve their interpersonal skills. They can understand people better and have better skills to motivate others and to deal with difficult situations in collaboration with people of different personalities in their volunteering work.Besides, volunteering serves as a good opportunity for volunteers to apply their knowledge to practical problems. This is especially useful for sudden volunteers. For instance, students volunteering to assist foreign guests on big occasions like Canton Fair can not only practice their oral English, but also have first hand experience on the latest development of their field.Finally, volunteering satisfies one’s psychological need for respect and self-fulfillment, and it gives the volunteers a sense of achievement.In a word, volunteering helps to improve one’s interpersonal skills, apply one’s knowledge to practice, and give the volunteers a sense of self-fulfillment. It is of great benefits to the society, but it benefits the volunteers even greater.(216 words) TEM-2007: Is It Wise to Make Friends Online?（1）Is it wise to make friends online? (2) People’s views about this issue vary from one to another. (3) Some people think that it is unwise to make friends online while others think that there is nothing wrong with online friends. (4) In my point of view, although online friends cannot be always trusted, the benefits far outweigh the risks. (5) The reasons are mainly as follows:(6) First of all, it is easy and quick to get to know people and make new friends online. (7) We know friends are indispensable in our daily life but they cannot stay with us wherever we go. (8) For many people, especially college freshmen, leaving friends and the security of home for a new place where they don’t know anyone can be overwhelming. (9) With some online chatting tools such as QQ and MSN, they can talk to people they like and find people with common interests easily. (10) In addition, online friends can help broaden our knowledge about different cultures and customs. (11) Chatting with people from different places and social backgrounds is surely an effective way to understand other cultures and develop cross-cultural communication skills. (12) We can also practice our English in speaking and writing.(13) To sum up, making friends online is amazing. In the online global community we can enjoy an active social life with rewarding experience, so it is wise to make online friends.241wordsTEM-2006:Saving Money is a Good Habit（1）Recently the result of a survey conducted by a Beijing information company has shown that the majority of Chinese students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest prefer to use tomorrow’s money. (2) As is seen to me, the principle of “hard work and thrift” is still at work in China, and I absolutely believe that we will profit more from saving money than from spending tomorrow’s money.(3) Through saving money, we’ll be better prepared for our life. (4) There is an old saying that “a penny saved is a penny earned”. (5) In modern society, life is so changeable that we c an’t predict what will happen in the future. (6) So we’d better get prepared for unexpected emergencies. (7) What’s more, psychologically speaking, saving money means controlling money rather than being controlled by money, and it enables us to be freer and more independent.(8) With the money we’ve saved, we don’t need to be too much concerned about the old age or the monthly installment that we owe to the bank.Of course I don’t mean that we cannot loan money to buy a house or for some enjoyment. What I’m saying is that we must think twice before spending tomorrow’s money. (9) To put it in a nutshell, I’m a great believer that saving money is a good habit.230words TEM-2005:My Idea of a University Arts FestivalAn arts festival will no doubt add much to our campus life, since it, like other group activities, will be a stage on which students from different colleges and departments communicate and share their interests. This festival, of course, needs to be well organized, so as to get everyone involved. While all kinds of activities contribute to this great festival, lectures by leading artists in this country will surely make it more successful.First of all, influential ‘stars’ are always an attraction to involve the greatest number of participants. The main purpose of this festival, just as other campus activities, is to add variety to students’ life. Its results and influence need to be measured more by the number of participants than by their artistic level it will display. The more people get involved, the more successful the festival. While afew of the students are busy performing during the festival, lectures permit the majority to sit there listening and asking their ‘masters’ questions.Secondly, face-to-face communication between students, some of whom are potential artists, and the leading artists is always a bridge linking textbook knowledge and practice. University students spend most of their time learning from textbooks or at the library, but knowing how to do is quite different from doing it. The experience of and advice from those practitioners in the fields of music, movie, and painting help university students to think what else they need to learn and what they will do in the future.What’s more, lectures by well-known experts will enhance the influence of the arts festival and the university. Arts festivals are held in many universities in the city, but they are organized in more or less the same way. As far as I know, lectures are seldom part of them. Therefore, it will promote the reputation of our festival, which is a new comer in the city.In a word, it will be beneficial to invite some experts to give lectures. It will get more students to get involved, students will benefit from lectures by experts, and it will draw more public attention to the festival.(353 words) TEM-2004:Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?Telephone is said to be one of the greatest inventions of the world, which has revolutionized people’s way of life. Although more and more people nowadays tend to phone more t han write letters, I still don’t believe phones will kill letter writing in people’s daily communication.People communicate for different purposes and in different ways. Letters, though traditional in a way, help people express their ideas in a more exact way，without the careless tongue slips of telephone conversations. More importantly, it is long held that “To see is to believe.” and communication in written form is considered to be more formal than that done orally. Therefore, letters are always the preferred way of communication when it comes to formal occasions like job application, nailing down a contract or traveling information confirmation. It is not entirely groundless to say that letters are still indispensable nowadays.In a word, letters have their unique features to satisfy certain communication purposes and will therefore never be replaced by phones in people’s daily life. It’s perhaps more appropriate to say that they supplement each other instead of replacing each other.187words TEM-2003:The Importance of Keeping a Good MoodWith the development of modern science, technology and economics, our living standard has reached an ever higher level. But more and more people are living under greater pressure than ever before. As a consequence, people are increasingly suffering from various distortions both physically and mentally. To help out, it is important that everyone keep a good mood today.There are several reasons for my argument. First, a good mood can create high efficiency. When you work with a good mood, you will feel happy and be willing to do some work which used to be boring. On the contrary, a bad mood can make you passive and do things with reluctance. Second, a good mood is beneficial to your health. If you fail to keep a good mood, you will be feeling depressed and fed up, which is apt to cause some psychological diseases. Third, when you have a good mood, other people around you will be influenced. Thus more and more people will feel happy to communicate with you.To sum up, keeping a good mood is very important both for yourself and for the people around you. If you want to have a happy and successful life, please keep a good mood every day.206wordsTEM-2002:The Best Way to Stay HealthyNowadays，the desire for good health is universal. Wherever you are and whatever you do, staying healthy is always important. With the improvement of our living standards, people are attaching more and more importance to their health. However, which do you think is the best way to keep healthy?Different people come up with different views: eating green food, doing outdoor exercises or going to hospital for medical treatment frequently. As far as I am concerned, the best way to keep healthy is to develop a good quality of psychology.According to some surveys, nowadays, most patients are not physically sick but mentally ill. The burden on their shoulders is much heavier than others, so they can’ t step out of the shadow of depression and sadness. They need to release their spirit to the nature.Beside s, if you have developed a good quality of psychology, you’ll become more sociable and thus more willing to play your part in the society. Enrolling forsome keep-fit clubs or joining some travel agency, which by themselves are various versions of physical exercise, will benefit you a lot.As a poem says, youth is not a period of time; it’s a state of mind. Everybody wants to keep young at heart because youth is a symbol for endless energy and passion for living.Keeping a good quality of mind and keeping a sense of humor are really good. Even if you are 80, and you’ll never be old.(254 words) TEM-2001:Travel Broadens the MindNowadays more and more people choose to travel during their holidays, since travel not only brings leisure and joy but also broadens the mind. As for me, not only can it bring me more historical knowledge, but it can also add to my social experience.Take my trip to Mount Tai for example. As is known to all, it’s a magnificent mountain famous for both the beautiful scenery and the splendid cultural heritage. At the very sight of her, my soul was attached to her. I remembered the poem “Wang Yue” written by Du Fu, I remembered many historic events which happened on this land and I also recalled the responsibility to conserve this heritage. As I climbed up the mountain, our guide told me many things I had never got to know before, which of course broadened my scope of knowledge. It was also on this trip that I made many new friends with whom I exchanged my opinions, and that I got acquainted with some information about first aid and package tour. All this indeed added to my social experience.In short, travel offers a good chance for me to open my eyes and enrich my experience while I can enjoy myself. It broadens the mind in a relaxing way.212words TEM-2000:The Importance of Extracurricular ActivitiesPeople have different ideas about how students should spend their school days. Some believe that students should spend the whole day on academic studies. While others believe that extracurricular activities should be a required part of every school day. Both ways have their advantages. But I prefer the latter. The following are my reasons.As a student, our main task is to concentrate on our academic study. We have to attend classes, reading books and doing assignments. Only by working hard can we learn our courses well. But I don’t think we should spend every hour and minute on academic study. A proverb says, “All work and no play make sJack a dull boy.” Without good h ealth and strong body, how can we improve our study efficiency and make great achievements in our academic study? Besides, spending the whole day on academic study may make us exhausted and weak. We should find other meaningful things to do besides studying. For example, doing extracurricular activities can make students’ life more colorful and beneficial. There are various forms of exercise. My favorite one is football. I play football with my classmates for one hour every afternoon. After a day’s hard wor k, how nice it is to stretch my arms and legs! By playing football I’ve got both joy and strength. I always look energetic.Actually doing extracurricular activities doesn’t disturb our study if we make full use of our time. Instead it does help us study more efficiently. We can be good at learning as well as extracurricular activities. So I suggest that students do extracurricular activities along with their academic studies.(277 words)。

2011年英语四级考试作文题目及参考答案

2011年英语四级考试作文题目及参考答案作文：Where There Is a Will There Is a Way1．坚强的意志是成功的重要保证。

2．意志坚定的人才能完成伟大的使命，3．学生也是这样，不刻苦学习，终究不会成为有用之才用。

【参考范文】Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will“Where there is a will, there is way”is an old proverb which almost everyone knows, but not all understand it so well. Actually, it means that if you are really resolved to do something, no matter how difficult it might be, never give up.In fact, strong will is a kind of good quality which successful people should own. A great man is always one who has a firm resolution and an inflexible spirit. One will never succeed all his life without a firm will to get the final victory. As a rule, great tasks are accomplished by men of strong will. For example, Dr. Sun Yatsen, the founder of the Republic of China, set the Chinese people free from the Manchurian rule through a long period of hard struggle. Many of his attempts failed and many of his followers were killed, but he had an inflexible spirit and stuck to his cause. Finally, he made the revolution of 1911 a success. The same is true of men in all walks of life.It is quite obvious that there is nothing difficult in the world, if you make up your mind to do it, you will certainly accomplish your end. That stands to reason. So as for students like us, we should have a good attitude towards failure. Facing with difficulties and failures, keep heads up and never give up. Besides, we should make full preparation, though strong will help us overcome the difficulties, it is not for person who has no preparation.。

专四历年作文真题及范文汇总(TEM4 WRITNG)

1990 – 2011 (TEM4WRITNG)历年英语专业四级作文真题及范文汇总2011—COMPOSITION: Recently government agencies in some big cities have been studying the possibility of putting a "pollution tax" on private cars. The amount of tax private car owners would have to pay would depend on the emission levels, i.e. engine or vehicle size. This has caused quite a stir among the public. Some regard it as an effective way to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. But others don't think so. What is your opinion?Should Private Car Owners be Taxed for Pollution?(200 words)One possible version: Should Private Car Owners be Taxed for Pollution?With the development of society, many people can afford a car. As the number of the cars is rising, we are facing some problems. One big problem is the pollution caused by the use of cars. In order to solve the problem, government agencies in some big cities recently suggest that a “pollution tax” should be put on private cars to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. For my part, I agree to this viewpoint, and my reasons are as follows: Firstly, cars contribute to the environmental pollution. For example, lots of big cities in China are now plagued by serious air pollution. Then it is the responsibility of these private car owners to pay for the pollution and they should be taxed. The purpose of collecting environmental pollution tax is to raise the fund, and then utilize the tax revenue lever to protect our environment.Secondly, it is a good way to raise people’s environmental awareness by putting a pollution tax on private cars. If people suffer from the financial loss when making a decision, they will think more about their decision. Then they will consider more when deciding to buy a private car. Consequently, the increase rate of the number of the private cars can be controlled.In a word, it is a very good and necessary attempt to use the means of taxation to treat the pollution. Of course, it must be kept in mind that all people, including the private car owners, should try their best to protect the environment.NOTE-WRITING: During the summer vacation you would like to invite your best friend to your home town.Write a note to him/her, extending your invitation and telling him/her how to get to your hometown. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear my friend,The summer vacation is coming next month. I hope you will visit our home town and stay with us. It's beautiful here with everything in bloom now. If possible, you can come here by the train No. 1010, which will arrive here at 18:00.I am looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Sincerely yours,Sally 2010—COMPOSITION: It was recently reported in a newspaper that six students who shared a dorm at a university hired a cleaner to do laundry and cleaning once a week. And each of them paid her 60 yuan a month. This has led to a heated debate as to whether college students should hire cleaners. Should College Students Hire Cleaners?(200 words)One possible version: Should College Students Hire Cleaners?It’s a popular phenomenon nowadays that college students would hire cleaners to help do the laundry and clean their dormitories, which has sparked a heated debate among students, parents and teachers. In my point of view, such practice should not be encouraged on campus.To begin with, college students should have the capacity for the basic laundry and cleaning work. Doing family chores is a simple way to cultivate independence. If college students can’t even do the most basic things in their life, how c an they handle big challenges under pressure in the future? In addition, college students should feel shamed of disposing of their parents’ hard-earned money in this way. Since a large proportion of their living expenses and tuition are covered by their parents, hiring cleaners could be considered a waste of money. Finally, I do not agree with those who claim they hire cleaners for the sake of either study or saving time. This is a mere excuse for their sloth and overreliance.In summary, hiring cleaners should be discouraged on campus, where students are supposed to cultivate a sense of responsibility and independence rather than become lazy parasites.NOTE-WRITING: Your good friend, John, is thinking of organizing an end-of-the-term party. Write him a note telling him that you like his idea and offer to help him. You have to be specific about how you can help him.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear John,,As a close friend of you, I really love your idea of organizing an end-of-the-semester party. W hat a great idea! It’s my pleasure to give some help if necessary. Firstly, I would like to attend the celebration and share our joy. Secondly, I wish to hold a small musical soiree, at which a band of mine will perform some works by Bach and Strauss. Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Mike2009—COMPOSITION: Tourism is a booming business in China. However, some people worry that too many tourists may bring harm to the environment, while others don't think so.What is your opinion? Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment? (200 words)One possible version: Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment?In recent years, tourism has developed rapidly in China. Many people believe that tourism produce positive effects on economic growth and we should try our best to promote tourism. But what these people fail to see is that tourism may bring about a disastrous impact on our environment. As for me, I’m firmly convinced that too much tourists bring harm to the environment.The bad impact of tourism on the environment has mainly expressed itself in various ways. One way is the process of exploiting a new scenic spot. In order to attract tourists, a lot of artificial facilities have been built, which have certain unfavorable effects on the environment. This process usually breaks the ecological balance of the area. In some mountainous places, trees are being cut down to build hotels for others to see and explore the beauty of the mountains. Then land slides and mud-rock flows come up. Another way the development of tourism has damaged the environment occurs when tourists go to scenic spots. Some tourists don’t have the awareness to protect the environment, and ignorantly throw their garbage here and there. Some people even kill the local wildlife to eat, which badly damages the balance of the natural environment.It is wrong to sacrifice the environment for the growth of tourism. We must keep in mind that too much tourists bring harm to the environment. We need to find a balance between satisfying the needs of tourists and reducing to a minimum the pollution they cause.NOTE-WRITING: Lily, your roommate, is looking for a part-time job in the coming summer vacation. You saw an ad for a private English tutor for a schoolboy. Write her a note, telling her what the job is and strongly recommending it to her. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Lily,I know you're looking for a part-time job. I just saw an ad about private English tutor fora schoolboy. Your English is excellent and you're patient with children. That's a good job for you. Plus the boy lives near our campus, so do consider this. It's a good chance to make money andgain experience.Yours,Sally 2008—COMPOSITION: December 5th is International V olunteers Day. Since 1985, when the United Nations announced the special day, tens of millions of people around the world have volunteered to help those in need.China now has 4.5 million registered volunteers who have provided more than 4.5 billion hours of volunteer work. What can you gain from volunteering?The Benefits of Volunteering(200 words) One possible version: The Benefits of V olunteeringV olunteering has grown into a fashion these years, with volunteers ranging from college students to white collar workers.I'm more than glad to see that an increasing number of people are willing to help the people in need. And I firmly believe that volunteering can enhance their ability to tackle problems.As we can see, thousands of college students are flocking to rural areas as temporary teachers. There is no doubt that tons of problems are awaiting: lack of food, poor living conditions, etc. So, they need to take great pains to overcome the problems. For example, they have to get used to the simple food with strong will-power, and prepare lessons in poor light. What's more, students there might not cooperate with them well, so they have to figure out a way to interest them, get them involved so as to teach them more effectively. It must be extremely hard for the volunteers to fit in at the beginning, but as they accumulate more experience, they will work out problems successfully.To sum up, volunteering will not only help those in need, but also enhance volunteers' capability when they face difficulties. So, put on your coat, pick up your bag, and go volunteering!NOTE-WRITING: Jane, your classmate, is thinking of subscribing to an English-language newspaper. And you would like to recommend one to her. Write a note, telling her which newspaper it is and describing two features of the paper.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Jane,I heard that you'd like to subscribe to a newspaper and I strongly recommend English Corner. I have been reading it for two years and I find it has two main features. Firstly, it covers a variety of themes: entertainment, education and sports, to name but a few. Secondly, it is written by native speakers, which means the English is authentic. So, I do think English Corner is a good choice.Yours,Ann2007—COMPOSITION: Nowadays the Internet has become part of people's life, and million of young people have made friends online.Is It Wise to Make Friends Online(200 words)One possible version: Is It Wise to Make Friends OnlineCurrently the public has paid great attention to the debate concerning whether it is wise or not to make friends online. Taking all the favorable and unfavorable aspects into account, I stand firmly on the side that we can benefit from making friends online. This point ofperspectivecan be explained in the following tangible reasons.Firstly, communication is unquestionably regarded as an extremely important element in our society. Unfortunately, there are people around us appear to be apathetic and have no idea about how to make an acquaintance with a stranger. They may be too shy or they are afraid of being refused by others. But remember no man is an island entire of itself, every man is a part of the continent. As a consequence, regardless of the fact that whether you like it or not, as individuals, we have to be part of the main. And, internet, as a mass medium, provides us with a chance. Things turn to be quite different because sitting in front of the computer screen, people who are scared to make friends online can talk with others more naturally. Secondly, it is well acknowledged that we can learn a lot from our e-pals. If our friend online were a foreigner, we can practice English with him or her. What’s more, we can have a glimpse of general information of another country，such as the culture, the tradition, the custom or the geography.From what have mentioned above, we can come to the conclusion that making friends online can do us some good. And communication online is having a greater impact on our daily life.NOTE-WRITING: Your classmate, Jimmy, is head of the university’s swimming club. He has invited you to join the club, but you like some other sport. Write him a note, declining his invitation and explaining why.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Jimmy,Thank you so much for inviting me to the swimming club. I really appreciate that. It would begreat joy to swim on hot days, but I'm afraid I have accepted the invitation from the Judo club. I'vebeen practicing Judo for several years, and I don't want to quit the sport. Thank you again for yourinvitation. I may introduce a friend of mine to you if you are interested. He's really into swimming.Yours,Mike 2006—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? (200 words)One possible version: My Idea of Saving MoneyA recent survey, carried out by a Beijing-based information company, has shown that two thirds of the Chinese college students today favor the idea of saving money for later use, whereas quite many others deem it much better to use tomorrow’s money today. Personally, I side with the former.Firstly, saving money can relieve one’s anxiety in case of accidents, disease or other mishaps. As we all know, when one faces such tragedies as fir damage or fatal disease, one would need a large amount of money to survive such difficulties. Secondly, saving money can give one a sense of fulfillment. Since most people work hard every day, they will be quiet happy and satisfied with his “achievement” when they find they have accumulated a large deposit in the bank. Thirdly, saving money allows one to give a helping hand to others. With money available at the moment, one can offer badly needed help to those in temporary difficulty, say, those who are suffering from flood, famine, a car accident, or things like that. Yet taking a loan from a bank is often too costly. Thus, the timely help will be rewarded with gratitude. A dependable friendship will eventually be fostered.To sum up, saving money does have many advantages. Indeed, it is an important aspect of the Chinese conception of virtue. Therefore, let’s start saving money from today on. NOTE-WRITING: You have got to know that your 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 the information on two details related to the excursion. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Michael,I'm so happy to learn you're planning a weekend excursion for our class. I'm eager to join the short journey. Could you tell me more about the journey such as when it will be and where we are going so that I can make preparations ahead of time?I'll be looking forward to your reply. Thanks in advance.Yours,Mike 2005—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.My Idea of a University Arts Festival(200 words)One possible version: My Idea of a University Arts FestivalWith merely four months to go before the arts festival starts, my fellow students are getting increasingly enthusiastic in brainstorming for the significant event. While in my opinion typical activities such as performances, forums and lectures on art should be taken into consideration.The festival itself is an image-creating undertaking. Students should be attracted to thefestival at the first glimpse, so the opening ceremony must be of vital importance. Fascinating performances, for instance, pop music, ballet dancing and instrument playing ought to be put on in this section and if possible an orchestra can be invited to add spice to the ceremony. Certainly only performances are too superficial. To help students take a deeper insight of arts, forums and lectures must be held. Forums can be held through BBS owning to the wide accessibility to Internet, whereas professors and experts can be invited to give lectures concerning basic knowledge of art and the role that art plays in daily life. However, prior to all the above, professional organization, detailed plans and effective promulgation are needed to promise a success.A university arts festival, in brief, must embrace rich content and careful preparation. Only then can it be successful and can everyone enjoy himself.NOTE-WRITING: 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.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Hilda,I got two tickets for the Qi Qin & Qi Yu concert, which will be held at the Workers Stadium at 7:30 p.m. this coming Friday. They will bring with them the songs from their best albums and also some songs especially for fans in Beijing. I know you’re a big fan of them. Would you like to go with me? Please let me know by calling me up at the dorm.Yourssincerely,Mike 2004—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? Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?(150 words)One possible version: Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?Nowadays young people choose to phone each other rather writing letters. But even if so, I maintain that letter writing will never be killed by phones, though we have stepped into the Information Age.First, letters can express your subtle feelings. With the increase of the living pace of modern society, we find that there is a lack of communication now. Sometimes when you are speaking to someone that you care and love on the phone, you are so shy that it’s too hard to express any of your feelings towards him/her. Your throat seems to be blocked! At this time, letters will help. Without any embarrassment, you can just write down your deep concern and love on a piece of paper. When you drop the letter into the pillar-box, you will feel what he/she will receive is not only a letter, but also your deepest love. Secondly, letters can be kept as a record of memory, while phones cannot. Just imagine, when you open an old box of letters and read them years later, a lot of beautiful and indelible memories will be brought back to you. What an irreplaceable feeling it is! And I believe, this feeling is something that you can definitely never experience through several phone calls.All in all, letter writing will absolutely survive and even thrive in the Information Age. Phones can never kill it, neither will anything.NOTE-WRITING: 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. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Jane,I was sorry to learn that you had not been successful in the final exam. Although I’m sending my sympathy, I feel you ought not to feel too much distressed for this frustration. The result is totally out of expectation. Everyone knows you are always working hard and you have made full use of the time. I’m confident that you will succeed in the make-up examination next week.Yourssincerely,Mike 2003—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.The Importance of Keeping a Good Mood(150 words)One possible version: The Importance of Keeping a Good MoodModern people endure a lot of pressure, from education,career, or family. However, not all people can manage to tide them over. There areoften reports of someone going insane or committing suicide. Thoseunfortunate people are not intelligently poor. Yet they were doomed only becausethey suffered troubled minds. From their experiences, I wouldargue that keeping a good mood is all too important.Living in a good mood under whatsoever circumstances is important in at leasttwo ways. For one thing, it can help one foster friendly interpersonal relation.Instead of treating colleagues or classmates as rivals or opponents, one will try tocooperate with them and benefit from them. One willwork harder to keep paces withothers or surpass them rather than complaining or get consumed by jealousy all thetime. For another, a good mood can help one put disappointments and frustrations inthe right perspective. Thinking that failure is the mother of success, one can well survive the temporary blows and look forward to the bright future. Both friendshipand optimism derived from keeping a good mood or mentality are effective outlets forpressures whatsoever.Thus, we need not only to build a strong body but also keep a good mood inorder to face the pressures or challenges of modern society. While most people areaware of the importance of the former, quite a proportion of people fail to recognizethe significance of the latter. NOTE-WRITING: 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. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Clare,I’d like to express my sincere congratulations on your moving into a new house and thanks for your gracious invitation to your house-warming party this weekend. But I’m sorry that I won’t be able to attend the party because I will be in Shanghai at that time. I do hope you don’t mind and wish the party a great one.Yours,Jane 2002—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?The Best Way to Stay Healthy (150 words)One possible version: The Best Way to Stay HealthyNowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health. And they have different ways to stay healthy. For example, For my part, the best way to stay healthy is the combination of proper physical exercise and a balanced diet.Both physical exercise and a proper diet are essential to health. For one thing, physical exe rcise not only builds a person’s body, but also helps to reduce his or her unnecessary fat. Indeed, this is very important since the redundancy of fat has been medically proved to be a cause of various diseases, some of which are even fatal.For another, a balanced diet can provide a person with the right kind and amount of nutrition required for the operation of our organs. As we know, a multitude of elements are effective in keeping our body running properly. A deficiency in any of them will result in some dysfunction. Yet a balanced diet may prevent this from happening.All in all, I believe the best way to keep fit is talking proper physical exercise plus staying on a balanced diet. Neither is dispensable if we are to enjoy sustainable health. NOTE-WRITING: 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. (50-60 words )One possible version: Dear Jack,I’ve heard that you would sell your walkman. You know, I want to buy a used walkman so as to do some English listening exercises. I want to know if your walkman functions very well. If it does, I’d like to offer you 100 yuan for it. Please give me some detailed information about it as soon as possible.Yours,Sally 2001—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: Travel Broadens the Mind (150 words)One possible version: Travel Broadens the MindNowadays, travel has become a popular activity. More and more people have enough money to travel abroad or at home. As a matter of fact, travel has become part of our life. This situation is encouraging, for it not only broadens people's minds to the extend whichmay not be reached previously, but also relaxes the m physically, which help people workOne of my best friends is so exclusively engaged in his works that he did not even know what was happen ing out of his own discipline. What’s worse, his progress was nearly little. After accepting my advice, he traveled a few cities and towns. The experience gave him a good opportunity of learning. Today, he gets a bumper harvest in his knowledge—thelongstaIn conclusion, travel opens our mind because it enables us to know about the history and culture of a nation. In a way, going on travels is like reading books.NOTE-WRITING: Yesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher, Professor Wang. Write him a note of apology and make a request for another meeting. You should also suggest the time 4 for the requested meeting.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Professor Wang,I’m deepl y sorry that I was unable to keep my engagement to meet you. I fear you aredispleased at my failing to keep my promise, but I hope you will forgive me, for my motherI kn ow you’re very busy these days, but I wonder if you could arrange for another appointment me. I look forward to your early reply.Sincerely yours,Mike 2000—COMPOSITION: College life should be varied and colorful. And extracurricularactivities are an important aspect of it. However, at present, there is much room for improvement in this regard. Write an article to the university radio entitled: The Importance of Extracurricular Activities(150 words)One possible version: The Importance of ExtracurricularPeople have different ideas about how students should spend their school days. Some believe students should spend the whole day on academic studies. Others believe extracurricular activities should be a required part of everyday. I think both ways have their advantages, but I prefer the latter.As a student, our main task is to concentrate on our academic study. We have to attend classes, reading books and doing assignments. Only by working hard can we learn well. But I don’t think we should spend every minute on academic study. A proverb says, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Without good health, how can we improve our study efficiency? Besides, spending the whole day studying may make us exhausted. We should find other meaningful things to do. For example, doing extracurricular activities can make students’ life more colorful and beneficial. There are various forms of exercise. Football is my favorite. I play football with my classmates for one hour every afternoon. By playing foot ball I’ve got both joy and strength. I always lookenergetic.Actually doing extracurricular activities doesn’t disturb our study if we make full use of our time. Instead it does help us study more efficiently. We can be good at learning as well asextracurricular activities. So I suggest that students do extracurricular activities alongwithNOTE-WRITING: You’ve read on the notice board that the university library is looking for a part 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 what you know about the vacancy and trying to persuade him to go for an interview. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear George,I have read on the notice board that the university is looking for a part-time library assistance who can work at weekends. I think you are the suitable person for this vacancy, for you are free at weekends and it pays well, yet the job is not difficult. It is also a good chance to improve you. So you shouldgo for an interview.Yours,Mike 1999—COMPOSITION: We see advertisements on television everyday. Some people think that TV advertising brings us benefits, but others don't think so. What is your opinion?A Major Advantage/ Disadvantage of Advertising on Television (150 words) One possible version: A Major Disadvantage of Advertising on Television With the development of advertising, our television programs are flooded with numerous advertisements every day. In my opinion, advertising on television is a negative force in society because they create all kinds of impossible fantasies and they are often dishonest and offensive.In the first place, ads always show happy, rich people, and they make life look easy. However, life is not always easy; on the contrary, it is often very difficult. Not all people live in big and beautiful houses and dress in fashionable clothes. Advertising gives the audience an untruthful picture of reality; therefore, it acts as a distorted social mirror.Secondly, television programs are constantly interrupted by ads, which is annoying and offensive to the majority of audience. If TV stations need money, can’t they come up with better ways instead of advertising?All in all, advertisement on television is a form of pollution. They invade our visual space and they are a great nuisance.NOTE-WRITING: You’ve learned that your friend Jimmy is ill these days. Write him a note expressing your concern, asking after his health and giving your best wishes. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Jimmy,I’m sorry to learn the bad news that you are ill these days. How are you feeling now? I can imagine your pain of the disease. Take good care of yourself. We all know that you are very strong-willed an d will be alright soon. I’ll visit you sometime tomorrow. I wish you early recovery.Yours truly,Mike 1998—COMPOSITION: 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 (150 words)One possible version: One Way to Solve the ProblemWe all know that vehicles are the major source of air pollution in cities. To solve the headache, people have taken a variety of steps, but the result is not satisfying. Here, one way to solve the problem is to set gas thriftier in vehicle.Setting gas thriftier in vehicle not only decreases the consumption of gas which is a major source of air pollution but also slows down the cost of possessing a vehicle which makes millaye price lower. Thereby, all vehicles set gas thriftier will make air have a lower carbon dioxide content deriving from burning gas and coal. The less carbon dioxide, the less。

2011年英语专四真题参考答案

2011年英语专四真题参考答案：听写部分British holidaying habits In the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the average family in the UK, and more people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather wasn’t very good, even in summer, so a lot of people left the country for a vacation.In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average. As a result, they started to go abroad in groups, to places such as Spain and Greece. Once they arrived at their destination, they met with other groups of young people and had one long party.British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate, so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, going abroad is more expensive. As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.2011年英语专四真题参考答案：完形填空部分31-35 BDACB36-40 DACBD41-45 CABDA46-50 CBADB2011年英语专四真题参考答案：语法词汇部分51-55 BCABD56-60 BACBD61-65 ACBAB66-70 BACBD71-75 ACBDA76-80 CBADB2011年英语专四真题参考答案：阅读部分81-85 BDBAC 85-90 ACADB 91-95 BADDC 96-100 BCACB。

2011专四真题作文

Should Private Car Owners Be Taxed for Pollution?With the economic development in China during the past 20 years or so, our living standard has been raised to such an extent that more and more people have bought or will soon buy private cars. Traffic congestion and air pollution have ensued. To handle this difficult situation, some government agencies have been studying the possibility of putting “pollution tax”on private cars. Personally, I applaud this proposal as it will go a long way towards dealing with pollution.First of all, few people wouldn’t pause to think after realizing they have to pay more than they expected on a car. Having pondered the pros and cons of having a car of their own, they might give up the idea for the time being due to the unexpected financial burden. When there are fewer cars on the road, there, of course, will be less pollution. Even if some of them decide to buy a car still, they cannot help but take into consideration the emission level, which is the deciding factor concerning how much pollution tax they have to pay. The fact that people want less tax lures them, subconsciously or not, into buying cars which are less harmful to the environment.Secondly, this “pollution tax”proposal would not only alleviate pollution, but also render much financial support to environmental protection since the tax payers’money would undoubtedly help raise the funds for various programs to solve any pollution-related issue. From this perspective, we could see that the money taken away from us will actually be used for our own benefits and those of our offspring.To conclude, it is a necessary and beneficial attempt to use taxation to reduce pollution. It should be borne in mind that any decision we make today will affect the world we live tomorrow. Let us all spare no effort to protect our environment from now and here!April 18th, 2011 Dear Linda,The summer vacation is around the corner. I would like to invite you to my home town Beijing for a visit. We’ve been best friends for years but you’ve never been to my home town. It’s pretty easy to get here. Just take a two-hour train from your home town to Beijing and I’ll pick you up at the train station. What do you say? I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you!Lora。

2015-2011年专四作文真题及范文

2015-2011年专四作文真题及范文2015年专四作文真题及范文How I Deal with StressIn today’s increasingly competitive society, the tempo①of people’s living isspeeding up and more and more people are loaded with a growing amount of stress and tension. Everyone feels overwhelmed②and stressed in some way, asstress is an unavoidable consequence of life. The moments when I was caught up in extreme stress and overwhelm are when I was experiencing great difficulties finding satisfactory jobs.So what can we do when we feel overwhelmed and stressed about the thingsover which we have little control? In my opinion, one way to work off③stress isto get moving. When I am stressed, I just take a walk, after which I always feelcalmer and relaxed. Besides, I’ve learned to confide my stress s to④others,which does help a lot. Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and encouragement. Last but not least, I try to get enough rest and eat well, both of which enable me to be healthy enough and properly fueled to help mede-stress⑤.As is mentioned above, like it or not, it is impossible for us to live completely free of stress. However, as long as we can come up with our own ways to cope with it, stress will not discourage us from living a pleasant life.闪光词句1. tempo节奏2.overwhelmed难以承受3. work off渐渐消除4.confidesth. to sb.向某人吐露某事5. de-stress(使)减压SECTION B NOTE-WRITING参考范文April 20th, 2015Dear Mary,I’d like to send you the book Wolf Totem, which tells a story of the relationship between wolves and human beings. To begin with, the book is areminder for us①to protect the environment that we’ve done harm to②.Meanwhile, this book emphasizes the importance of teamwork, because it is the wolves’teamwork that makes them powerful. I believe you can benefit a lotfrom③the book.Yours sincerely,***2014年专四作文真题及范文Nowadays, there is a widespread concern over the issue that should English majors study math. Some people hold that all of students should study math, others do not agree.As for me, I agree with the later opinion. WIth university budgets cut, more and more universities choose to cancel math education. Providing math as part of education helps develop intelligence that leads to greater success in school and in life. Every student in the nation should have an education in math until they prepare to work. Universities should do everything they can to spread the importance of math. And advance the resort of math education as part of the core. Giving a student opportunity to study accounting can promote his or her later success in society. Reseachers have found that students involved in math likely to succeed in society.Math is not only a skill, but also a culture in a word , non english majors study english in college is benefit to their life and future. They should study Math in college.2013年专四作文真题及范文SECTION A COMPOSITIONMost of us, as students, are careful with our money in daily life: we collect all kinds of coupons(优惠券); we look for group-buy deals if we eat out or travel;we don''t buy clothes unless in a sale. However, some people think that all this may not make us smart consumers. What is your opinion?Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your view is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons or your experience(s) to support your opinion.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.You should supply an appropriate tittle for your composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50—60 words based on the following situation:Your former high-school classmate(Mathew or Grace) is coming to visit you in the dorm. But, you have got something urgent to do and thus cannot wait for him/her there. Leave a note on the door, expressing your apology and telling him/her how to find you. You must make clear where you are in the note.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.【参考范文】SECTION AThe advantages of being careful with money in daily lifeNowadays, there is a hot debate on whether people, including students should be careful with their money in their daily life since they try their best to save money. Some people think it is not good to do so because this may not make people smart consumers. But in my eyes, the advantages of being careful with money in daily life outweigh the disadvantages.First, being careful with money is a virtue that can always benefit people. Being thrifty is of great help, especially when the economic status around the world is not very good and it becomes harder to earn money than before. A good habit of being careful with money will help many people go through this difficult period or any other difficult financial situation in their life. People with this awareness will think carefully before deciding to buy anything. For sudents, this awareness is also of great help since they mainly depend on their parents for financial supports. When they keep this awareness in their mind, they will definitely avoid wasting money.Secondly, being careful with money is, in fact, a good way of practicsing how to manage one''s money. In current society, it is necessary to learn somthing about finance. But theories are usually hard to learn. In contrast, most people can learn quickly by practising. Being careful with money means an efficient use of money, which, in essence, equals to part of the job of a financial planner. Being careful with money can teach people to make best use of their money.It is true that being too careful with money may have some disadvantages; for example, it may cause people to ignore other aspects of commodities. But overall this behavior is good and has its reality basis. Money-consciousness is always needed in the market-oriented economy.SECTION BApril 20Dear Mathew,I''m writing to show my apology for being unable to wait for you in my dorm. I''m really sorry but I have something urgent to do. You can come to Room 1003, No. 3 Teaching Building to find me. The map on the back of the note will help you. I''ll wait for you there.2012年英语专四考试作文题目：端午节The Dragon Boat FestivalThe Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. This festival is to commemorate the death of QU Yuan, an upright and honest poet and statesman who is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself in a river.The most important activity of this festival is the Dragon Boat races. It symbolizes people's attempts to rescue Qu Yuan. In the current period, these races also demonstrate the virtues of cooperation and teamwork.Besides, the festival has also been marked by eating zong zi (glutinous rice). Zong zi is made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. People who mourned the death of Qu threw Zong zi into the river to feed his ghost every year.With the changes of the times, the memorial turns to be a time for protection from evil and disease for the rest of year. People will hang healthy herbs on the front door to clear the bad luck of the house. Although the significance of the festival might be different with the past, it still gives the observer an opportunity to glimpse a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.2011年专四作文真题及范文April 20, 2008Dear my friend,The summer vacation is coming next month. I hope you will visit our home town and stay with us. It's very beautiful here with everything in bloom now. If possible, you can come here by the train No. 1010, which will arrive here at 18:00.I am looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Sincerely2011年专四作文真题参考范文Should private car owners be taxed for pollution?私家车主是否应交污染税?With the development of society, many people can afford a car. As the number of the cars is rising, we are facing some problems. One big problem is the pollution caused by the use of cars. In order to solve this problem, government agencies in some big cities recently suggest that a “pollution tax” should be put on private cars in order to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. For my part, I agree to this viewpoint, and my reasons are as follows:To begin with, cars contribute to the environmental pollution. For example, a lot of big cities in China are now plagued by serious air pollution. Then it is the responsibility of these private car owners to pay for the pollution and they should be taxed. The purpose of collecting environmental pollution tax is to raise the fund, and then utilize the tax revenue lever to protect our environment.Secondly, it is a good way to raise people’s environmental awareness by putting a pollution tax on private cars. If people suffer from the financial loss when making a decision, they will think more about their decision. Then they will consider more when deciding to buy a private car. Consequently, the increase rate of the number of the private cars can be controlled.In a word, it is a very good and necessary attempt to use the means of taxation to treat the pollution. Of course, it must be kept in mind that all people, including the private car owners, should try their best to protect the environment.2006年专四作文真题：Saving Money is a Good Habit(省钱是好习惯)——关于个人生活Direction：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 a composition of about 200 words: Saving Money is a Good HabitYou are to write in three parts:In the first part, state clearly what your view is.In the second part, support your view with appropriate reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.写作指南：这是典型的立场观点选择题型。

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2011年专四作文真题：Should private car owners be taxed for pollution?
（私家车是否应该交污染税）——关于环境
Direction：
Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
Should private car owners be taxed for pollution? You are to write in three parts:
In the first part, state clearly what your view is.
In the second part, support your view with appropriate reasons.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.
写作指南：
这是典型的立场观点选择题型。

要求考生确立自己的观点，然后进行论证。

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本文要求学生就“”私家车是否应该交污染税”这一话题发表自己的意见。

第一部分：分析现状：私家车越来越多，环境污染日益严重，“污染税”提出的背景，进而提出自己的观点：私家车应该交污染税。

第二部分：从两方面进行阐述。

首先由于私家车造成环境问题，所以私家车有义务交税，为国家环境建设所用。

其次纳税能提高人们的环保意识。

第三部分：进行总结，再次表明自己的观点。

经典范文：
Should private car owners be taxed for pollution?
With the development of society, many people can afford a car. As the number of the cars is rising, we are facing some problems. One big problem is the pollution caused by the use of cars. In order to solve this problem, government agencies in some big cities recently suggest that a “pollution tax” should be put on private cars in order to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. For my part, I agree to this viewpoint, and my reasons are as follows:
To begin with, cars contribute to the environmental pollution. For example, a lot of big cities in China are now plagued by serious air pollution. Then it is the responsibility of these private car owners to pay for the pollution and they should be taxed. The purpose of collecting environmental pollution tax is to raise the fund, and then utilize the tax revenue lever to protect our environment.
Secondly, it is a good way to raise people’s environmental awareness by putting a pollution tax on private cars. If people suffer from the financial loss when making a decision, they will think more about their decision. Then they will consider more when deciding to buy a private car. Consequently, the increase rate of the number of the private cars can be controlled.
In a word, it is a very good and necessary attempt to use the means of taxation to treat the pollution. Of course, it must be kept in mind that all people, including the private car owners, should try their best to protect the environment.。