2006-2012英语四级真题作文及答案
2011年12月英语四级作文.Outlines:1. 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Nothing Succeeds Without a StrongNothing runs smoothly in our life. To achieve things successfully, a strong will is essential. Life is like a Marathon. Many peo ple can’t get to the terminal. This is not because they are lack of vitality but because their will of success is not strong enough.To take quitting smoking as an example, some regard it as a piece of cake. They make up their minds to quit it in the morning, but in the evening they feel that the smell of cigarettes is tempting. Their throats are sore, their mouths are thirsty, and their hands are shaking. After the painful mental struggle, they tell themselves that “One cigarette is enough. Just take one, and the next day I will quit it.” By doing this, they surrender to their weak will. In the end, they have quitted smoking “a hundred times”, but in no time they succeed.Just like quitting smoking, nothing succeeds without a strong will. To be successful i n one’s life, a strong will means that you know where you go and you will persist on the road you choose. Undoubtedly success belongs to those who overcome their weak will and who hang in there until the last minute.2011年6月大学英语四级作文Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Online Shopping. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1．现在网上购物已成为一种时尚2．网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题3．我的建议注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Doing Shopping OnlineWith the development of the Internet, shopping is no longer a tiring thing.Just click your mouse to choose the articles you like, and the purchase is done. You don't even have to step out of the room. It seems all easy and quick.However, people's opinions vary on this trend. Some believe that on line shopping is time and money saving. With plentiful selection options, they can buy whatever they like at any time convenient. Still others insist that mis-purchasing alone is annoying enough, not to mention the credibility of the sellers and the safety of their accounts.In my opinion, the convenience and excitement of on line shopping is beyond all doubts. In the meantime, we must always bear in mind that certain traps do exist, so we'd better make sure the sellers are trustworthy before buying. In addition, we should also guard ourselves from the potential hackers who might steal our account information.2010年12月大学英语四级作文真题Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切2. 为了让孩子独立, 父母应该……How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent?参考范文Help Children to Be IndependentThanks to the “family plan”policy,today in China many families have one child.Loving and caring for children is an old Chinese tradition that has remained for thousands of years.But the children are spoilt so much that they have less independence.They rely on their parents in everything.That is bad for a child's growing.Therefore,parents should develop the children's independence instead of doing everything for them.There are some ways to help children to be independent.First of all,you should believe your children can do the things well.Second,give them more chances to practise,when they don't know how to do it,just tell them the way.Third,don't be afraid to see them fail.In the beginning,they may do something bad.But don't worry,just let them try again.They can do the work as well as you if given more time.To be independent is good for the children.A child who is independent will succeed easily in the future.2010年06月大学英语四级作文真题Part I Writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Due Attention Should Be Given To Spelling. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1. 如今不少学生在英语学习中不重视拼写2. 出现这种情况的原因3. 为了改变这种状况，我认为…Due Attention Should Be Given To Spelling参考范文Due Attention Should Be Given To SpellingCorrect spelling is a basic skill in English study. However, nowadays many students do not pay much attention to it.They have their own reasons for misspelling. First of all, they like an easy way of studying, which causes some omissions and changes in spelling. Second, the teachers might not be very strict in students’ spelling. In China, teachers seem to be more concerned with grammar and vocabulary but not spelling.To change this situation, in my opinion, the teachers and the students should work together. On one and, the teachers should give more attention to students’ spelling, asking the students to be conscious of the importance of correct spelling from the very beginning of their English study. On the other hand, the students themselves are supposed to be aware that correct spelling is a must in English study.To sum up, correct spelling is so important that both students and the teachers should spare no efforts to achieve correct spelling.2009年12月大学英语四级作文真题Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
历年CET4作文真题及范文
Spring Festival Gala on CCTV (2006年12月四级真题）1.许多人喜欢在除夕观看春节晚会.2.有些人提出取消春节晚会.3.我的看法.范文一：As regards the Spring Festival Gala there has been a heated discussion among the general public in our society. People who believe in its necessity argue that the Spring Festival Gala performed on CCTV on New Year's Eve presenting grand sight and sound has already been considered as an indispensable custom by many Chinese people.By contrast, others hold that the 4-hour show is gradually losing its appeal and should be cancelled. The past two decades has witnessed a steady decrease in the number of people watching the Spring Festival Gale from 900 million to 700 million. With the roaring development of economy, various mass media come out like bamboo shoots after spring rain, making it increasingly difficult to cater to all tastes.As far as I am concerned, I prefer the program to stay. Served as an occasion for families to get together, the Spring Festival Gala is a tradition and treasure of the Chinese people.范文二Some people are in favor of the program. Those who like it have their reasons. First, they think that the gala is of tradition to us. What's more, some feel that they can find nothing to do except watching this on the eve of the Lunar New Year. Besides, it is said that this is a good chance for a family to have a rest happily.But others do not agree. People who dislike it have their reasons. Firstly, they say that they can find something else to do. Moreover, they argue that the spring festival gala on CCTV should not have been the most powerful program in this day.There is some truth in both arguments. But it is likely to do more harm than good, if you maintain that it is the only thing to do at that night. Some more meaningful things can be found easily, such as parties, sharing views with families, etc.. There is little doubt that further attention will be paid on this issue.范文三：It has been a hot topic for a long time whether the CCTV Spring Festival Gala should be cancelled or not. Many people advocate that CCTV Spring Festival Gala offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this traditional festival, for the Chinese all over the world can share the same happiness and excitement brought by the TV program. In addition, many performances are very impressive, and some can even positively affect our life value.However, every coin has two sides. Some people hold that CCTV Spring Festival Gala should be cancelled. One of the most significant reasons may be that this form of celebration force people to spend the eve more passively. What’s more, a great proportion of the programs are not attractive enough.As to me, my favor goes to the former opinion, because spring CCTV Spring Festival Gala gives us another option to celebrate this important moment. But it is really essential to improve the quality of the programs. And I hope some better forms of celebration will be created in the near future.（175 words）范文四：The approach of the Chinese Lunar New Year poses a national issue concerning the necessity of holding the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Its established status is being challenged by a growing number of people, especially by younger generations. It is increasingly difficult to cater for all tastes.Some individuals deem that it should be canceled or replaced by other programs. These young people focus their attention on other forms of celebration instead of immersing themselves in TV. Despite that, the majority of mid-aged people and senior citizens uphold the importance of the traditional performance. The most striking feature of this gala is its traditionally close link with ordinary people's lives. Most of people view this gala as an annual staple on the traditional Chinese Spring Festival Eve. They all have a restless night and glue their eyes on the television.I am not supportive of the view that the grand gala should be abandoned. Undoubtedly, it plays a vital role in the celebration of Chinese New Year. To increase its appeal and meet young adults' need, the upcoming performance should invite some big names including super stars from Hongkong and Taiwan. We are all eagerly anticipating this unforgettable evening show.（转自/department/Article_Show.asp?NewsID=692）Recreational activity (2008年6月)1、娱乐活动多种多样，2、娱乐好处危害，3、依自己来说谈谈感受范文一：Recently, various recreational activities, such as dancing, internet games, running, have caused people’s atte ntion. However, the effects about them are divided on this point.Some people claim that the recreational activities are unquestionably beneficial to our daily life. In their eyes, recreational activities can help us to be healthier as well as help us to make more friends. On the contrary, some others consider the recreational activities can also do much harm. Some students are indulged in Internet games, which can hinder their normal studies.As for us, the college students, we should do sports regularly to make us stronger and healthier. At the meanwhile, it is also a “must” for us to fight against such recreational activities as the Internet games. Only with the efforts from all the college students, can the recreational activities bring us positive effects to our future development.范文二：In people's daily life, there are various recreational activities apart from studying or working ranging from Karaoke or dancing to computer games or sports games.Such activities are beneficial as well as harmful to us if undertaken inappropriately. On one hand, recreational activities can help us to not only build our body and mind but also improve our communication and understanding with friends because most of these activities are done with others. On the other hand, if we spend too much time on singing, dancing or other games, we might fail to concentrate on our duties such as studying our working, which in turn may lead to further consequences.As far as I'm concerned, recreational activities should be done within a certain limit so thatwe can keep a proper balance between recreation and studying or working life.Limiting the Use of Disposable Plastic Bags(2008年12月)1.一次性塑料袋曾被广泛的使用2.造成的问题3.限制使用的意义范文一：Disposable plastic bags were once widely used in China. When we went shopping at supermarkets and departments stores, shopping assistants often provided free plastic bags for our convenience. For a while, life without them seemed unimaginable for most of us.However, disposable plastic bags do bring severe damage to our environment. Costumers usually threw them away after use, and because they are thin and hard to decompose, these plastic products will exist for a long time. This is an immediate threat to our earth and water.Nowadays, the government has passed relevant regulations for limiting the use of disposable plastic bags: they are not free any more. In some shopping places, in order to invoke the public awareness of environmental protection, plastic bags are offered in a much higher price. As a result, people are changing their behavior: paper and clothing bags that vanished for a long time come back to our daily life. It is true that by limiting its usage, everyone in this society contributes some effort to the improvement of the environment.本文选自新东方周雷老师的博客：/zhouleiCreating a Green Campus（2009年12月）北京新东方学校王江涛1. 绿色校园的重要性，2. 什么样的校园是绿色的？3. 我们应该怎么做。
2006年6月到2012年12月英语 四级 真题答案
英语终结者2006年12月阅读理解Reaching new peaks1.bottled water2.bottled...tap water3.expensive4. Bottled...profits5.it...healthierAs we have seen1.removing2.good3.is..disease4.to strive5. People who try完形填空Language is the most1.apart2.butmunicate4.to5.even6.lies7.strung8.rules9.defines 10.whether 11.process 12.aspects 13.another 14spoken 15.beginning 16.figure 17identitfy anization 19.interpret 20.once2007年6月阅读理解I don’t ever1.she...discrimination2.the very3.people’s4.more5.women...familyI ‘ve been writing1.one2.attempting3.to..down4.it...afterwards5.it...shape完形填空An earthquake hit1.injured2.almost3.across4.personnel5.in6.arrival7.provided8.never9.mixed 10.as 11. Under12.facilities13.dreaming 14.farming 15nothing16.lines 17.estimate 18.away19 recovery 20.from2007年12月阅读理解By almost any measure1.all2.a minimum3.work4.There ..effort5.cuttingIn this age1.a lot2.her3.she...readers.4.she..guidance5.children..experience完形填空One factor that1.as2.to3.distinguished4.related5.in6.much7.behavior8.but9.negative 10.given 11.consistent12consumers 13.favor able14.moreover15.enhancing 16.readily17volume 18amount19.intentions 20.turn2008年6月阅读理解Global warming1.very2.it ..recognized3.economic4.few5.the..technologySomeday a stranger1.people’s2.there..distance..3.people leave4.they..it5.people don’t..it完形填空Universities are institutions1.at2.varies3.control4.possess5.vast6.but7.essential8.touch9.acquire10.profession 11.only 12.with13.encourage14.interests 15.broaden 16.after17sake 18make 19.field20.meaningful2008年12月阅读理解If you’re a male1.they have2.men don’t3.it could4unwillingness 5.they..runHigh -quality1.customers would2.not3.won’t...cars4.manners5.voice完形填空Playing organized1.among2.sponsor3.access4.lessck6.fees7.and8.maintain9first 10.when 11.realized12strongly 13led 14particular15.environment 16encouraging17at 18 how 19produce20growing2009年6月阅读理解The january fashion1.it ...green2.Quality3.aregaining 4.she ...it5.It ...futureScientists have devised1.A person’s2.food ...tissues3.the4. A ...water5.it..work完形填空Kimiyuki suda1.income2.mostly3.besides4.trend5.particularly6.while7.slipping 8.if rger10.thanks to 11.unique 12.over13.decay unched15.widening 16.general17.vehicles 18.or 19.predicts20.likely2009年12月阅读理解Throughout this long1.she...present...women2.they...group3.what4.however..everybody5.help..womenWhen next year’s crop1.institutions2.their..funds3.most4.she..money5.they..perspective完形填空Older people1.refocuses2.adequate3.currently4.challenges5.tirement6.over7.learning8.on9.needs10.portion 11.when 12.homes13.ever14.for example 15.adjust 16.to 17unpredictably 18.available 19sense 20.roles2010年6月阅读理解You never see1.it..airplane2.data3.the..crash4.to..identifiable5.there..recoveredThe ＄111.it ..thinking2.encouraging3.you..intelligent4.forcing5.meditation完形填空The term1.differ2.viaed4.lies5.of6.selects7.sends in8.visible9.over 10.allows 11.after12.insignificant13.corporations 14.only ter 16.provided 17 besides 18.and 19.widespread 20.acquired2010年12月阅读理解It is pretty much1.few industrial2.keeps3.her research4.exploit 5 increase Being sociable looks1.marriage2.marriage can3.the..married4.they..marriage5.to stay完形填空Over half1.came out2.less3.by4.almost5.developed6.growth7.lead8.pressure9.services 10.into 11driven 12wealth 13unless 14expand 15at mon 17major 18trend 19but 20possibilities2011年6月阅读理解Several recent1.interracial ...outcomes2.being3.interracial4.the school5.it isGlobal warming1.Rates2. It was ...experts3.itis ..methodology 4.its ..leaders5.how ..hazards完形填空When it comes1.to2.specific3.key4.different5.prevent6.in7.focus8.over9.rather 10.consumed 11.vital12.amazed 13.contain 14.interact15.on 16.up 17.fill 18.avoid19doubt 20impact2011年12月阅读理解Boys ‘s schools1.encourage2.perform3.it ..need4.teaching..boys5.they..visionIt’s an annual1.it ..worthwhile2.disputes3.conflicts4.men..ways5.discuss完形填空Employers fear1.reveals2.staff3.while4.shortages5.surveyed6.private7.concerned 8.recruit 9.as10.for 11intensify 12.technical13.priority 14.subjects 15.if16.rate 17.particular18.highlighted 19workforce20where2012年6月阅读理解I n times of1.bring about..rate2.living..costly3.falling 4it..relationship5.the..divorce.ratePeople are being1.it profits..data2.they ..enrichesfacebook 3.to..uesrs4.formulating..sites5.he ..abused完形填空Because conflic t1.avoid2.however 3failing4.stages5.on6.predicts7.through8.and 9.sensitive 10.experience 11as well as 12emotions 13to14inevitable 15receive 16with17quality 18positive 19memories20increased2012年12月阅读理解As you are1.should..job2.job turnover3.it...seekers4.persistence5they...for a jobOur risk of1.the ..growth2.they..necessity3.it is a must ..women4.theywant..disputes 5.the more完形填空strong emotional1.across2.attachment 3,mere4.enough 5affecting 6.published7.return 8 lightly 9.while 10 far11than 12inspiring 13 supportive14 confirm 15with 16 different17other 18sense 19especially20from2006年6月阅读理解Communications technologies1.people’s honesty3.they..lies4.salesmen..exaggerate5.suitableIn a country1.founded 2,offended 3.terrorists4.we...status5.her..uncertain完形填空Do you wake up1.for2.before3.ensure4.through5.repeats6.affect7.even8.means9.records10.produced11.with 12.same 13.purposes14.program 15.which 16.then 17.concept 18.after 19.as 20what 2005年12月阅读理解Human should not1.the benefits2.stay3.doing4.the..control5.shortIf you want to teach1.the..apology2. I’m aware3.it ..ineffective4.their5.not ..seems完形填空As a physician1.called2.incident3.often4.confronted5.to6.when7.published8.with9.average 10.serious 11.but 12.require 13.include 14stressful 15what 16easily 17may 18.another 19whatever 20 least 2005年6月阅读理解Tear’em apart1.the2.treat3.he wet4.deliberately5.changing Consumers are being1.the2.still3.examine4.consumers find5.make完形填空In a telephone1.additional2.which3.virtually4.taught5.they6.on 7altered 8.motion 9.what 10across 11while 12by 13with 14.student’s 15exist 16personal 17in 18specific 19likely 20correct翻译。
2012年6月大学英语四级考试真题与答案完整版
2012年6月大学英语四级考试真题与答案完整版Part I WritingOn Excessive PackagingNowadays the phenomena of over-packaging of goods are prevailing in our society: clothes swathed in tissue paper, placed in cardboard box and finally wrapped in well-designed plastic bags, imported bottles of wine packed in wooden boxes, fruits put in hand-woven baskets, just to name a few.There are several reasons of this over-packaging. The first is that a large number of companies believe that they can a ttract customers’ attention and stimulate their purchasing desire by over-packaging their goods, thus gaining more profits. On the other hand, quite a number of consumers mistakenly hold that the more delicate the package is, the better the quality will be, thus encouraging excessive packaging.From my perspective, excessive packaging has its consequences, including the loss of precious resources as well as extra workforce on garbage disposal.To solve the problem, it’s necessary to take the following measures. First, laws and regulations must be made to restrict excessive packaging. In addition, we need to advocate clear packaging and raise consumer’s awareness that excessive packaging doesn’t equal to high quality.【解析】本次作文的话题是“过度包装”，话题不断新，考生应该都比较熟悉。
2012年6月英语四级真题及答案(含解析)
2012年6月大学英语四级真题答案解析Part I Writing标准版Doing Shopping OnlineWith the development of the Internet, shopping is no longer a tiring thing. Just click your mouse to choose the articles you like, and the purchase is done. You don't even have to step out of the room. It seems all easy and quick.However, people's opinions vary on this trend. Some believe that on line shopping is time and money saving. With plentiful selection options, they can buy whatever they like at any time convenient. Still others insist that mis-purchasing alone is annoying enough, not to mention the credibility of the sellers and the safety of their accounts.In my opinion, the convenience and excitement of on line shopping is beyond all doubts. In the meantime, we must always bear in mind that certain traps do exist, so we'd better make sure the sellers are trustworthy before buying. In addition, we should also guard ourselves from the potential hackers who might steal our account information.文章点评：这是一篇“中等偏上”的学生作文。
2012年6月英语四级真题及答案详细解析绝对完整版
2012年6月大学英语四级考试真题试题及答案解析(完整版) Part Ⅰ Writing (30minutes ) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Excessive Packaging Packaging following following following the the the outline outline outline given given given below. below. below. Y Y ou ou should write should write at at least least least 120 words 120 words but but no no no more more than 180 words. 1.目前许多商品存在过度包装的现象目前许多商品存在过度包装的现象2.出现这一现象的原因出现这一现象的原因3.我对这一现象的看法和建议我对这一现象的看法和建议On Excessive Packaging Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)(15minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer sheet 1. For questions 1-7,choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)，B)，C)and D). For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Small Schools Rising This year‟s list of the top 100 high schools shows that today, those with fewer students are flourishing. Fifty years ago, they were the latest thing in educational reform: big, modern, suburban high schools with students counted in the thousands. As baby boomers(二战后婴儿潮时期出生的人) came of high-school age, big schools promised economic efficiency. A greater choice of courses, and, and, of of of course, course, course, better better better football football football teams. teams. teams. Only Only Only years years years later later later did did did we we we understand understand understand the the the trade-offs trade-offs trade-offs this this involved: involved: the the the creation creation creation of of of excessive excessive excessive bureaucracies(bureaucracies(官僚机构)，the the difficulty difficulty difficulty of of of forging forging forging personal personal connections between teachers and students.SA T scores began dropping in 1963;today,on average,30% of students do not complete high school in four years, a figure that rises to 50% in poor urban neighborhoods. While the emphasis on teaching to higher, test-driven standards as set in in No No No Child Child Child Left Left Left Behind Behind Behind resulted resulted resulted in in in significantly significantly significantly better better better performance performance performance in in in elementary(and elementary(and elementary(and some some middle)schools, high schools for a variety of reasons seemed to have made little progress. Size isn‟t isn‟t everything, everything, but it does matter, and the past decade has has seen seen a noticeable countertrend countertrend toward toward toward smaller smaller smaller schools. This schools. This has has been been been due due due ,in ,in ,in part part part ,to ,to ,to the the the Bill Bill Bill and and and Melinda Melinda Melinda Gates Gates Foundation, Foundation, which which which has has has invested invested invested $1.8 $1.8 $1.8 billion billion billion in in in American American American high high high schools, schools, schools, helping helping helping to to to open open open about about 1,000 small schools-most of them with about 400 kids each with an average enrollment of only 150 per grade, About 500 more are on the drawing board. Districts all over the country are taking notice, notice, along along along with with with mayors mayors mayors in in in cities cities cities like like like New New New Y Y ork, ork, Chicago Chicago Chicago and and and San San San Diego. Diego. Diego. The The The movement movement includes includes independent independent independent public public public charter charter charter schools, schools, schools, such such such as as as No.1 No.1 No.1 BASIS BASIS BASIS in in in Tucson, Tucson, Tucson, with with with only only only 120 120 high-schoolers and 18 graduates this year. It embraces district-sanctioned magnet schools, such as the Talented and Gifted School, with 198 students, and the Science and Engineering Magnet,with383,which share a building in Dallas, as well as the City Honors School in Buffalo, N.Y ., ., which which which grew grew grew out out out of of of volunteer volunteer volunteer evening evening evening seminars seminars seminars for for for students. students. students. And And And it it it includes includes includes alternative alternative schools with students students selected selected selected by by by lottery(lottery(抽签)，such such as as as H-B H-B H-B Woodlawn Woodlawn Woodlawn in in in Arlington, Arlington, Arlington, V V a. a. And And most most noticeable noticeable noticeable of of of all, all, all, there there there is is is the the the phenomenon phenomenon phenomenon of of of large large large urban urban urban and and and suburban suburban suburban high high high schools schools schools that that have split up into smaller units of a few hundred, generally housed in the same grounds that once boasted thousands of students all marching to the same band. Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Calif, is one of those, ranking No.423—among the top 2% in the country —on Newsweek‟s annual ranking of America‟s top high schools. The success of small small schools schools schools is is is apparent apparent apparent in in in the the the listings. listings. listings. T en T en years years years ago, when ago, when the the first first first Newsweek Newsweek Newsweek list list list based based based on on college-level college-level test test test participation participation participation was was was published, published, published, only only only three three three of of of the the the top top top 100 100 100 schools schools schools had had had graduating graduating Classes smaller than 100 students. This year there are 22. Nearly 250 schools on the full ,Newsweek list of the top 5% of schools nationally had fewer than 200 graduates in 2007. Although Although many many many of of of Hillsdale‟s Hillsdale‟s Hillsdale‟s students students students came came came from from from wealthy wealthy wealthy households, households, households, by by by the the the late late late 1990 1990 average test scores were sliding and it had earned the unaffectionate nickname (绰号) “Hillsjail. ” Jeff Jeff Gilbert. Gilbert. Gilbert. A A Hillsdale Hillsdale teacher teacher teacher who who who became became became principal principal principal last last last year, year, year, remembers sitting remembers sitting with with other other teachers watching students file out of a graduation ceremony and asking one another in astonishment, “How did that student graduate?”So So in in in 2003 2003 2003 Hillsdale Hillsdale Hillsdale remade remade remade itself itself itself into into into three three three “houses,” “houses,” “houses,” romantically romantically named named Florence, Florence, Marrakech and Kyoto. Each of the 300 arriving ninth graders are randomly(随机地) assigned to one of the houses. Where they will keep the same four core subject teachers for two years, before moving on to another for 11th and 12th grades. The closeness this system cultivates is reinforced by the institution of “advisory” classes Teachers meet with students in groups of 25, five mornings a week, for open-ended discussions of everything from homework problems to bad Saturday-night dates. The advisers also meet with students privately and stay in touch with parents, so they are deeply deeply invested in the students‟ success.“We‟re constantly talking about one another‟s advisers,” invested in the students‟ success.“We‟re constantly talking about one another‟s advisers,” says English teacher Chris Crockett. “If you hear that yours isn‟t doing well in math, or see them sitt sitting outside the dean‟s office, it‟s like a personal failure.” Along with the new structure came a ing outside the dean‟s office, it‟s like a personal failure.” Along with the new structure came a more demanding academic program, the percentage of freshmen taking biology jumped from 17 to 95.“It was rough for some. But by senior year, two -thirds have mo v ed up to physics,” says Gilbert ved up to physics,” says Gilbert “Our kids are coming to school in part because they know there are adults here who know them and care for them.”But not all schools show advances after downsizing, and it remains to be seen whether smaller schools will be a cure-all solution. The Newsweek list of top U.S. high schools was made this year, as in years past, according to a single metric, the proportion of students taking college-level exams. Over the years this system has come in for its share of criticism fo r its simplicity. B ut that is also its strength: it‟s easy for But that is also its strength: it‟s easy for readers to understand, and to do the arithmetic for their own schools if they‟d like.Ranking schools is always controversial, and this year a group of 38 superintendents(地区教育主管)from five sta states wrote to tes wrote to ask ask that that that their their their schools schools schools be be be excluded excluded excluded from from from the calculation.“It the calculation.“It is impossible impossible to to to know which know which high high schools schools schools are are are …the …the best‟ in in the the the nation, nation, nation, ”their ”their ”their letter letter letter read. read. read. in in in part. part. “Determining “Determining whether whether whether different schools different schools do do or or or don‟t don‟t offer offer a a a high high high quality quality quality of of of educatio educatio education n n requires requires requires a a look at man different measures, including students‟ overall academic accomplishments and their subsequent subsequent performance performance performance in in in college. college. college. And And And taking taking taking into into into consideration consideration consideration the the the unique unique unique needs needs needs of of of their their communities.”In In the the the end, end, end, the the the superintendents superintendents superintendents agreed agreed agreed to to to provide provide provide the the the data data data we we we sought, which sought, which is, is, after after after all, all, public information. There is, in our view, no real dispute here, we are all seeking the same thing, which is schools that better serve our children and our nation by encouraging students to tackle tough subjects under the guidance of gifted teachers. And if we keep working toward that goal, someday, perhaps a list won‟t be necessary.注意：此部分试题请在答卡1上作答. 1. 1. Fifty Fifty Fifty years years years ago. ago. ago. big. big. big. Modern. Modern. Modern. Suburban Suburban Suburban high high high schools schools schools were were were established established established in in in the the the hope hope hope of of __________. A) ensuring no child is left behind B) increasing economic efficiency C) improving students‟ performance on SAT D) providing good education for baby boomers 2. What happened as a result of setting up big schools? A) Teachers‟ workload increased.B) Students‟ performance declined.C) Administration became centralized. D) Students focused more on test scores. 3. What is said about the schools forded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation? A) They are usually magnet schools. B) They are often located in poor neighborhoods. C) They are popular with high-achieving students. D) They are mostly small in size. 4. What is most noticeable about the current trend in high school education? A) Some large schools have split up into smaller ones. B) A great variety of schools have sprung up in urban and suburban areas. C) Many schools compete for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds. D) Students have to meet higher academic standards. 5. Newsweek ranked high schools according to . A) their students‟ academic achievementB) the number of their students admitted to college C) the size and number of their graduating classes D) their college-level test participation 6. What can we learn a bout Hillsdale‟s students in the late 1990s?A) They were made to study hard like prisoners. B) They called each other by unaffectionate nicknames. C) Most of them did not have any sense of discipline,D) Their school performance was getting worse. 7. According to Jeff Gilbert, the “advisory” classes at Hillsdale were set up so that students could . A) tell their teachers what they did on weekends B) experience a great deal of pleasure in learning C) maintain closer relationships with their teachers D) tackle the demanding biology and physics courses 8. is still still considered considered considered a a a strength strength strength of of of Newsweek‟s Newsweek‟s Newsweek‟s school school school ranking ranking ranking system system system in in in spite spite spite of of of the the criticism it receives. 9. 9. According According According to to to the the the 38 38 38 superintendents, superintendents, superintendents, to to to rank rank rank schools schools schools scientifically, scientifically, it it is is is necessary necessary necessary to to use . 10. To better serve the children and our nation, schools students to take . Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35minutes)Section A Directions: in this section you will hear 8 short conversations, one or more questions will be asked asked about what was about what was s aid. said. said. Both Both Both the conversation the conversation and and the the the questions will questions will be be spoken spoken spoken only only only once. once. After After each each each question question question there there there will will will be be be a a a pause. pause. pause. During During During the the the pause, pause, pause, you you you must must must read read read the the the four four four choices choices marked A)、B)、C)and D)、and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答案卡2上作案。
2006年6月英语四级考试作文真题及范文
2006年6月英语四级考试作文真题及范文Directions:For this part ,you are allowed 30minute to write a short essay on the topic of students selecting their fectures.You should write at least 120 words following the outline when bellow:1.有些大学允许学生自由选择某些课程的任课教师2.学生选择教师时所考虑的主要因素3.学生自选任课教师的益处和可能产生的问题On Students Selecting LecturersNowadays, some universities give students the right to choose who teaches some of their classes. This has led to some debate over whether students should be given this much power.There are several factors that students consider when choosing a lecturer, including the teaching style of the lecturer, the lecturer's academic background, and the lecturer's reputation among students. The ideal lecturer is one who has an interesting teaching style, a diverse academic background, and a good reputation among students.There are both positive and negative aspects to allowing students to choose their lecturers. Giving students the choice encourages them to take ownership for their classes, and also puts pressure on teachers to improve their teaching quality.However, the factors that students consider might not be the ones that lead to the highest quality of education. Schools might end up with lecturers who teach interesting classes without much content.。
2006年12月大学英语四级真题
模考吧网提供最优质的模拟试题，最全的历年真题，最精准的预测押题！2006年12月大学英语四级真题一、Writing （本大题1小题．每题14.0分，共14.0分。
For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition . You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: ）第1题A short essay entitled Spring Festival Gala on CCTV .1.许多人喜欢在除夕观看春节联欢晚会2. 有些人却提出取消春节联欢晚会3. 在我看来……【正确答案】：[范文][1] The CCTV Spring Festival Gala is one of China's most popular annual television events, watched by millions of people on the eve of the lunar New Year. [2] However, in recent years, the 4-hour show is losing its appeal, especially to youngsters.[3] People in increasing ambers choose not to watch the show. [4] They claim that the stereotyped Gala should give way to diverse modemcelebrations. [5] However, some other people are faithful audience of it.[6] They argue that the Evening Gala has somewhat become a tradition since it was initiated in the 1980s. [7] What's more, watching the show is an indispensable part of the festival for them.[8] Though the Gala is no longer popular with young people, I myself enjoy watching the show with my family. [9] Yet to maintain the interest of the young generation. the organizing committee should develop a program more ex citing, more colorful and more entertaining than the previous ones.[10] For example, it's a good idea to invite some big names in China's film and music industries to perform on the Gala stage.[1] 过去分词作非限制性后置定语，句式简洁。
大学英语四级考试历年作文（2006-2011）
大学英语四级考试历年作文（2006-2011）1、Students Selecting Their Lecturers2、Spring Festival Gala3、Welcome to Our Club4、Selecting Courses5、Recreational activity6、Limiting The Use of Disposable Plastic Bags7、Free admission to museums8、Creating a Green Campus9、Due Attention Should Be Given to Spelling10、How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent大学英语四级考试2006年6月真题精讲：作文部分Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Students Selecting Their Lecturers. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1.有些大学允许学生自由选择某些课程的任课教师2.学生选择教师时所考虑的主要因素3.学生自选任课教师的益处和可能产生的问题Students Selecting Their Lecturers一、审题谋篇就体裁来说，本次四级作文为议论文，话题是关于学生自由选择某些课程的任课教师，属于校园类话题。
根据提示信息可以判断本文为提纲式作文，据此可以把文章分为三段。
首段介绍文章的主题“Some universities gi ve students freedom to choose their own lecturers for some courses”。
2012年12月英语四级真题及答案解析完整版
2012年12月英语四级真题及答案解析完整版Part I Writing【标准版】Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong WillNothing runs smoothly in our life. To achieve things successfully, a strong will is essential. Life is like a Marathon. Many people can’t get to the terminal. This is not bec ause they are lack of vitality but because their will of success is not strong enough.To take quitting smoking as an example, some regard it as a piece of cake. They make up their minds to quit it in the morning, but in the evening they feel that the smell of cigarettes is tempting. Their throats are sore, their mouths are thirsty, and their hands are shaking. After the painful mental struggle, they tell themselves that “One cigarette is enough. Just take one, and the next day I will quit it.” By doing this, they surrender to their weak will. In the end, they have quitted smoking “a hundred times”, but in no time they succeed.Just like quitting smoking, nothing succeeds without a strong will. To be successful in one’s life, a strong will means that you know where you go and you will persist on the road you choose. Undoubtedly success belongs to those who overcome their weak will and who hang in there until the last minute.【文章点评】本文属于话题类作文，只看题目“Nothing Succeeds without a strong will”考生会觉得比较抽象，难以下手。
2006年6月到2013年12月四级作文真题
2006年6月到2013年12月四级作文真题2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案详解作文一：For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on the way people communicate and then explain whether electronic communication can replace face-to-face contact.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.“Dear Andy-How are you? Your mother and I are fine.We both miss you and hope you are doing well.We look forward to seeing you again the nest time your computer crashes and you come down-stairs for something to eat,Love,Mom and Dad.”作文二：For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on learning and then explain whydoesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.“Once I learn how to use Google,isn’t that all the education I really need?”作文三：For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief account of the increasin,use of the mobile phone in people’s life and explain theConsequence of overusing it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.People are crossing the street looking at their cell phones and using walking sticks in order to see.2013年6月大学英语四级考试真题及答案详解Total score: 710 Total time allowed: 125 minutes特注：2013年6月大学四级考试采用多题多卷形式，本试卷含两套写作题，考生可以任选其一。