第一篇：大学英语四级写作历年真题与

大学英语四级写作历年真题与范文

1999.1真题 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic.Don’t Be Afraid to Say“No”.You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.别人请求帮助时,在什么情况下我们会说“不”

2.为什么有些人在该说“不”的时候不说“不”

3.该说“不”时,不说“不”的坏处

［范文］

Don’t Be Afraid to Say “No”

Sometimes we have to say “No” to others when they ask us for help.Why? One situation may be that we are not capable of doing the things they ask us to do.The other situation may be that we are unwilling to do what they ask us to do, because their requests may be unreasonable or even illegal.On both occasions we should say directly to them: “No”.But the case is not always the same in our daily life.Some people are afraid to say “No” when they should say so.On the one hand, they are afraid of losing their faces.On the other hand they don’t want to hurt others, such as their family members, relatives, friends or colleagues.To say “Yes” when you should say “No” will eventually do you some harm.If you say “Yes” but fail to help them in the end because of lack of the ability, they may think you are not worthy of trust.If you help them do something bad or illegal, you will be punished for what you have done.So, don’t be afraid to say “No” if necessary.1999.6真题

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Reading selectively or extensively? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.有人认为读书要有选择

2.有人认为应当博览群书

3.我的看法

[范文]

Reading Selectively or Extensively?

Reading selectively or extensively? What is your choice? Perhaps each of us has our choice.Some people think we should read selectively, for there are so many books for us to read.Thousands of new books are published every day.How can we cover all these books in our limited time? Besides, not all the books are worth reading.Some people, on the contrary, choose to read extensively.They think that reading extensively can broaden their horizons.Through reading extensively they can learn something about their ancestors;through reading extensively they can get insight of great men.Reading extensively can also enable us to adapt to the fast developing society.Because we are living in a knowledgeexploding society, if we don’t read extensively, we can’t get enough information about the modern world, and we can’t keep pace with the society.In my opinion, we should read both selectively and extensively.By reading extensively, we can enrich our knowledge of aspects.By reading selectively, we can focus on and learn well the academic knowledge we’ll need in our future work.2000.1真题

Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic How I Finance My College Education? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.上大学的费用可以通过多种途径解决

2.哪种途径适合我(说明理由)

[范文]

How I Finance My College Education?

Every year, thousands of young men enter universities and colleges.It has been a problem for the students and their families how to finance their college education.In fact, the problem can be dealt with in many ways.The most common way is to get all the money from the parents.If their parents can’t produce the tuition and the fees, students can apply a loan from the bank.There is still another way.Students can finance their education by doing some parttime jobs in their spare time.As for me, my parents can pay the greater part of the tuition and fees for me.So, I won’t have a heavy financial burden, and I can put all my heart into study.I would like to pay the rest by doing a parttime job.Although my parents are able to pay all the tuition and fees for me, I just want to know more about the society by my own working experience.Therefore, I choose this way to finance my college education.2001.1真题

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic How to Succeed in a Job Interview? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.面试在求职过程中的作用

2.取得面试成功的因素 [范文]

How to Succeed in a Job Interview?

Nowadays, students must seek jobs by themselves.Job interview is the first step leading to the success of their employment.It is clear that succeeding in a job interview is very important.There are some ways to ensure your success in a job interview.First, you should be well prepared for all the information about you, such as your diploma certification, you credit records, certification about your awards, publications, if there is any, and the last but not the least, a carefullydesigned resume, in both Chinese and English.Second, you must pay much attention to your appearance, including your dress and your behavior.You should dress properly.While talking with the interviewer, you should listen to him attentively, accompanied with proper eye contact and a timely nod of head.Third, you must be confident about yourself.Your smiling face is the best way to show your confidence and friendliness.You should be also honest, especially when talking about yourself.2001.6真题

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter.Suppose you are Zhang Ying.Write a letter to Xiao Wang, a schoolmate of yours who is going to visit you during the weeklong holiday.You should write at least 100 words according to the suggestions(given in Chinese)below:

1.表示欢迎

2.提出度假安排建议

3.提醒应注意的事项

A Letter to A Schoolmate;June 23, 2001;Dear Xiao Wang;Yours, Zhang Ying

[范文]

A Letter to A Schoolmate

June 23, 2001 Dear Xiao Wang，I am glad to hear that you will come to see me during the week long holiday.It has been three years since we graduated from our university.I miss you very much.I even can’t wait to see you.I’ve made a plan for this holiday.As this is the first time you come to Beijing, I think we’d better have sightseeing around it.We can visit some famous scenic spots and historical sites, such as Summer Palace, The Forbidden City, The Great Wall, etc.We can do some shopping together.There are many splendid markets and plazas in Beijing.The State Library is also a good place for us to go.By the way, since lots of people will go traveling in this holiday, it must be crowded on the train.So you should take care of your luggage.Bring more clothes with you because Beijing is much colder than Kunming at this time.And don’t forget to tell me when you will arrive.I’ll pick you up at the airport.Miss you!

Yours，Zhang Ying

2002.1真题

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on Campus.You should write at least 100 words ,and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below.假设你是李明，请你就本校食堂的状况给校长写一封信，内容应涉及食堂的饭菜质量、价格、环境、服务等，可以是表扬，可以是批评建议，也可以兼而有之。January 12th, 2002 Dear Mr.President，Li Ming

[范文]

A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on Campus

January 12th, 2002 Dear Mr.President，I am a student of computer science in our university.I am writing this letter to you to show about the canteen service on campus on behalf of some students of our department.Firstly, we feel we need more varieties of foods served to the students, which means every student can get the food that he thinks suitable for his taste and his pocketmoney allowance.Secondly, we find it essential to prolong the opening hours of the canteen.A student from a class that ends at 12:00 noon may reach the canteen no sooner than 12:30.However, the fact is that the canteen is closed when he gets there.Thirdly, we are greatly concerned with the dining environment.We feel that student diners are entitled to a better dining environment than what they are having now.We do hope that the university authority will look into the problems and solve them.Yours Sincerely，Li Ming

2002.6真题

Directions: For this part you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Student Use of Computers.You should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline given below:

1.上图(图略)所示为1990年、1995年、2002年某校大学生事业计算机的情况,请描述其变化

2.请说明发生这些变化的原因（可从计算机的用途、价格或社会发展等方面加以说明）

3.你认为目前大学生在计算机使用中有什么困难或问题

[范文]

Student Use of Computers

Students tend to use computers more and more nowadays.Reading this chart, we can find that the average number of hours a student spends on the computer per week has increased sharply.In 1990, it has less than 2 hours;and in 1995, it increased to almost 4 hours, and in 2000, the number soared to 20 hours.Obviously computers are becoming more and more popular.There are several reasons for this.First, computers facilitate us in more aspects of life.Also, the fast developments of the Internet enlarges our demands for using computers.We can easily contact with friends in remote places through the Internet.Besides, the prices of computers are getting lower and lower, which enables more students to purchase them.However, there still exist some problems, such as, poor quality, out of date designs and so on.And how to balance the time between using computers and studying is also a serious problem.Anyhow, we will benefit a lot from computers as long as we use them properly.2002.12真题

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic：It Pays to Be Honest.You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:

1.当前社会上存在着许多不诚实的现象

2.诚实利人利己，做人应该诚实

写作指导：写文章之前，应该先花上一分钟时间好好地审一下题。这是一篇

命题作文，题目是It Pays to Be Honest。其中 “pay to”意为 “有利、值得”。因此文章应围绕“做人诚实非常值得”这一主题展开。在指令中给了中文提纲，所以按照提纲，第一段应介绍当前社会存在着许多不诚实的现象，如商人卖假货欺骗顾客，学生考试作弊欺骗老师等等，同时在这一段应表明自己对这种现象的反感。

第二段提出观点：诚实利人利己，做人应该诚实。并用具体的例子来说明这一点，例子可以是正面的，也可以是反面的。如范文中用的就是“狼来了”的反面例子。最后，结尾应强调做人应该诚实，这是人的基本素质。

[范文]

It Pays to Be Honest

From the mass media and also with our own eyes, we know much dishonest behavior existed in our society.For example, businessmen sell fake products to cheat their customers;students copy others’ homework or download illicit papers from Internet to cheat their teachers;and even worse, some people produce fake medicine that harm the patients.Seeing our society is filled with so many dishonest phenomena, I can’t help asking myself what’s wrong with us.When we were very young we were taught the importance of being honest.I am sure everyone must still remember that story “A wolf is coming”.In the story the child kept cheating other people that a wolf was coming, but when the wolf really come, nobody trusted his words and he finally suffered his own dishonesty.Also we have heard many stories that people benefit from their virtues of honesty.So since we have already known being honest benefit both ourselves and other people.Why are many of us still dishonest? I hope everyone must bear in mind that being honest is the basic quality of human beings and then we won’t be afraid of any “wolf”.2003.6真题

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an eyewitness account of a traffic accident.You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:

假设你在某日某时某地目击一起车祸，就此写下一分见证书。见证书必须包括以下几点：

1.车祸发生的时间及地点

2.你所见到的车祸情况

3.你对车祸原因的分析

[范文]

An EyeWitness Account of a Traffic Accident

My name is Liming.I am studying at college.A week ago I saw a traffic accident, which is still vivid in my mind.It was at about 9:00 on Saturday morning, June 15th, when I went out of the university to visit a friend of mine at another university.I was walking leisurely on the sidewalk when I heard a loud crash of two vehicles just at the Tjunction about 10 metres away.Two taxis crashed together.It was a traffic accident.I went up and found that the two taxis were badly damaged.Both hoofs were out of shape.One door of a car was knocked off and lying on the road.One driver was bleeding and another was shut in the taxi.Some people were trying to help the driver get out of the damaged car.One man was calling the traffic policeman station.A lot of cars were jammed on the road.From the stopping track on the road, it is clear that the two taxis were driving too fast.But it is just one of the reasons.In my opinion, the taxi drivers are eager to take more passengers and make a little more money.On the other hand, both drivers don’t show concern for one another.Both of them wanted to run in front of another.Therefore, the accident is inevitable.So far, we should let the drivers keep it in their mind that a little slower, a little safer.Taking care of others’ lives means taking care of your own life.2003.9真题

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic The Day My Classmate Fell ILL(or Got Injured).You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:

1.简单叙述一下这位同学生病（或受伤）的情况

2.同学、老师和我是如何帮助他/她的

3.人与人之间的这种相互关爱给我的感受是„„

The Day My Classmate Fell Ill

During the SARS period in this spring, the year of 2003, one of my classmates, Liming, was struck down by the virus and was immediately sent to hospital.The news spread quickly on campus.At first, we were terrified and wandered if we were infected too.However, through our government’s publicity on mass media, we gradually conquered the fear and set out to try our best to help her.Some teachers provided daily necessities while some students recorded the English class contents for him so that Liming could not be left behind.With our care and concern, Liming recovered quickly.Such an incident teaches us a good moral.Our society is full of love, warm and peaceful, in which people, from man to woman, from inpidual to inpidual, lend others a hand.Just like a famous song goes, “the world will turn into heaven only if everyone contributes a little.” And I do believe that it’s my great honor to live in this lovefilled paradise!

2003.12真题

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter in reply to a friend’s inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university.You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:

1.建议报考的专业及理由

2.报考该专业的基本条件

3.应当如何备考

[范文]

A Letter in Reply to a Friend

December 27th, 2003 Dear，When it comes to which major you should choose, I propose that you apply for the major of English.To begin with, English is the most popular language in the world, which is widely used in all fields such as teaching, translation, and foreign trade and so on.What’s more, it goes without saying that English majors are more likely to find a good job in the tighter and tighter job market.In order to study at English Department, you have to meet the following requirements.In the first place, you have to spend a lot of time on it, just as the old saying goes, “Practice makes perfect”.In the second place, the basic skills of reading, listening and speaking are necessary, because they are the foundations for your future study.Last but not the least important, you need an intense interest in learning English since “interest is the best teacher.”

As far as the preparation work is concerned, you should first of all review all the required vocabulary.In addition, you’d better spend some time on reading and writing.Only through these measures can you hope to enroll in our university.Yours

2004.6真题

Part V Writing(30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction.You should write at least 120 words to the following guidelines:

Your role: a tour guide

Your audience: a group of foreign tourists

Your introduction should include:

1.some welcoming words

2.the schedule for the day

3.a description of the place the tourists will be visiting(e.g.a scenic spot or a historical site, etc.)

You should make the introduction and the arrangements for the day clear to everybody.[范文]

A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Beijing.To begin with, I would like to introduce myself: I am the tourist guide from China Travel Service and it’s great honor to stay here with all of you for a whole day.Just as the old saying goes, “It is always a pleasure to greet a friend from afar”.I wish all of you to enjoy yourselves during this trip.The following is a schedule of the day.The first spot we are going to visit is the Great Wall, the grandest fortification in ancient China.The next sight to look around is the Ming Tombs, which is one of the bestpreserved tombs for 13 emperors in Ming Dynasty more than three hundred years ago.In the afternoon, we will go for the Summer Palace, the royal park for Chinese ancient emperors.Currently we are on the way to the Great Wall.Dating back to the seven century B.C., the Great Wall is constructed by respective states for fortifying against invasion of neighboring states.By the reasons of long history and its length, it becomes one of the eight wonders in the world and represents the highest wisdom and crafts.From the top of the Great Wall, we can enjoy a magnificent view of continuous, green trees and blooming wild flowers.It is no doubt that one says, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”.Above is my introduction to the Great Wall.If any of you have questions, please feel free to ask me at any time.2005.1真题

Part V Writing(30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a Campaign Speech.You should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:

1.你认为自己具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作

2.如果当选,你将为本校同学做些什么

[范文]

A Campaign Speech

Today I am very glad to run for the president of the Students Union.I am junior in Chemical Department.Since I came into the university, I have always been the monitor of my class.I have done a very good job for my classmates, and my classmates and my teacher all give me a good praise.I am good at communication and organizing.And I like to help others.Moreover, I have a variety of hobbies, for example,playing basketball, playing football, playing table tennis, etc.I am sure that I am qualified for this position.If I become the president, I will try my best to do well.I will organize some suitable activities for you.I will do many things for you to reach your demands as well.I sincerely hope you will give me a chance, and please believe me that I will be a good president.Thank you.

第二篇：历年四级写作真题

专四辅导之便条写作

（一）便条的写作

便条是一种简单的书信形式。要求考生仔细阅读和分析所给的情景，确定便条所涉及的内容，如写便条者与便条接收者的身份、两者之间的关系及情景的正式程度等。

便条的特点在于内容简短，大多是临时性的询问、留言、通知、要求等。与正规书信相比，便条的语言更为口语化，比如要通知某事只需这样开头：Just a line to tell you that...而无须像正规书信那样This is to inform you that...开头。有急事需要告诉别人而又不能面谈时，就可以写便条，如请假条、留言条等。一般不写地址，与普通书信基本相同。结尾时也无需要结尾礼词，只需要写上便条者姓名。

便条的日期通常写在右上角，一般只要写上星期几，也可以写明上午、下午的具体时间；日常应用中，写上几月几日的也很普遍。但一般不写年份，因为便条的内容多半是当日或近日内要办的事情。

便条具有用途广泛、形式简单、文字要求不十分严格的特点。

基本写作格式

便条内容和类型不尽相同，可以灵活变通。但必须包括以下四个基本要素； 1）Date：便条日期2）Salutation：称呼3）Body：正文 4）Signature：署名

注意事项

1.词句简洁，尽量避免应酬语和敬词 2.切忌内容空洞、言不达意。分类举例

1）请假（Asking for Leave）

例1 Directions: You are about to write a Business Leave Note of about 100 words.Please describe the information clearly.1)the reason you ask for the leave 2)the time and how long you will leave

Aug.22nd Secretary Li, I’m sorry to apply for ten days’ leave from the Aug.23rd to sept.3rd instant.As I have to leave with the time is urgent.My father now in the hospital is badly ill.I have to go to see him and take care of him for a few days.You know I’m the only child in my family.Of course I will show you the telegram about my father’s illness which is received from my mother to support my application.As concern as the missed lessons during my absence, I promise I will do my best to catch them on after I come back to the campus.Wish for your allowance.Yours respectfully，××× 本文是一封请假条，一般我们要向上级或老师请假，通常用的是ask for leave这个短语，请三天假可写作：ask for three days’ leave;因病请假则是ask for sick leave.leave在这里是名词用法，文中用的短语是apply for意为“申请”，含有更加郑重的意味，常用于下级对上级或晚辈对长辈的书面语中，“Only child”意为“独生子女”相应的，“独生女”译作“only daughter”而“独生子”译作“only son”.As concern as后面跟名词性结构，意为“涉及到，至于”与Concerning同义，两者可以互换。

例2 Directions: Your father is seriously ill, and you want to go back home.Write a note to the secretary and it should include 1)the cause for leaving;2)the days: from 16th to 21st;3)Catch on the lesson after returning school.July 5th Dear Miss Huang, My sister called me last night, and she said that my father is dangerously ill.I beg to apply for seven days’ leave of absence from 16th to 21st instant, in order that I can see my beloved father.I should be much obliged if you would grant me my application.As regards the lessons to be missed during my absence, I will do my best to make up for them as soon as I get back from home.Sincerely yours，××× I should be much obliged if you would...是一种客套语，表示“……，我当不胜感激。”“补课”的英文是to make up for the lessons。2)约请(Invitation)Directions: You have a ticket to the Russian National Ballet Troupe, which is visiting and you want to give it to your friend Alice.Write a note to her and say: 1)the time of the show, 2)the place where you will wait for her.Sunday Dear Alice, Here is a piece of good news for you.The Russian National Ballet Troupe, which is now on a visit in Beijing, will give a performance in the Beijing Grand Theater tomorrow evening.I am sure that you will be happy to watch it.Here I leave you an admission card.The performance will begin at seven o’clock sharp.I will wait for you at the theater entrance.Please let me know whether you are prevented from coming or not.××× 约朋友一起去看戏，可是朋友不在家，只好留下票子和一张便条，但又怕朋友来不了，所以在便条最后特地写上“如果你来不了，告诉我一声”（Please let me know whether you are prevented from coming）3)道歉（Apology）

人非圣贤，孰能无过。在社会交往中，人们常常会出现一些疏忽、过失等。如果发生此类事情，就会给对方带来麻烦和不便。为了避免误解，不影响感情，在这种情况下，应写信给对方予以解释，以请求谅解。此类信要写得及时，态度要诚恳，用词需谦逊。一般在信一开始就向对方表示歉意或内疚，然后说明原因并提出补救的办法。

例1 Directions: You have missed a date of your friend, now you have to write a letter for appologization in about 100 words.May 20th Dear Lily, I am sorry I missed seeing you yesterday.I know that you must have been disappointed.I also feel worried and anxious in my heart.The fact is that my manager at the last moment asked me to prepare a urgent plan while I could not get to a phone to call you and yesterday I have worked late until about 8:30 p.m.I am terribly sorry.However, I would like to ask you out this weekend to make up for yesterday.Please give me a chance and I am waiting for your reply.××× 临时有事未能赴约，一定要把事情解释清楚并真诚的道歉，最好能有弥补（to make up），邀请对方周末再碰头（I would like to ask you out this weekend）注意句子you must have been disappointed中情态动词的用法：情态动词+完成时态，表示过去行为。这句话应该理解为“你当时一定感到很失望”。

例2 Directions: You have received a invitation from your friend, but you have already had some guests in your house.Please express the reason you can’t go clearly in about 100 words.6.April Dear Lucy, I do apologize for having to send this letter about Saturday night.When I accepted your invitation, I simply forgot that Saturday was a holiday and that my own guests were not leaving until Sunday morning.It is difficult for me to make a choice.Though I also wonder to meet you very much.I could not very well go out by myself and leave the guests at my home.I hope you know how sorry I am not to be with you this Saturday.Should I make a visit to you in my other spare time? Thank you very much.××× 自己家里有客人，自然不方便再接受别人邀请去做客所以可以明正言顺的表示拒绝或可另约时间。英文要强调谓语动词，可以加上助动词，例如：I do apologize for being late.例3 Directions: You are already have a date with your friend but suddenly have another thing to do and you have to tell your friend that you can’t go.Express your reason clearly in about 100 words.Monday 9:00 am Dear Jane, I am sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to come this afternoon because I have to go to the airport at 2:00 p.m.to meet an overseas visitor from Australia.I really have kept our date in my mind all these days, however, I received my boss’s e-mail this morning, he asked me to go to the airport to meet one of his friends from abroad, it’s urgent and I must go.Please forgive me.Would you please ring me up to make another time? Many thanks.××× 因有事而不能赴约，只能另约时间（to make或to fix another time）。英国人一般把“打电话”说成to ring somebody up，还可以说 to give somebody a ring，不要错以为别人要送你个戒指。美国人通常说to call somebody。与别人已经定好的约会却临时不能赴约时，应说明原因并诚恳地道歉，以期获得别人的谅解。4）借物(Borrowing)Directions: You are going to write a note for borrowing sth.Please describe these information clearly 1)the thing you ask 2)what you are going to do with it 3)how long will you take it.Tuesday Dear Xiao Wang, I wonder if I could borrow your electronic dictionary for a few days.Now I am translating some important articles.There are many new words which I have to look up the dictionary usually.I just have a paper dictionary but of course it’s not as convenient as the electronic one, which has a bad effect upon my velocity of my translating.So I think your electronic dictionary is more suitable for me to complete my work.I promise that I must be very careful of your dictionary and make no damage done on it.Thank you very much!

Yours ever，××× 字典是我们日常生活中常用的学习工具，但千万不能从字面上认为“查字典”就是“check the dictionary”，而应该用“look up”这个固定短语来表达。“影响……”有一个很地道的短语。“have effect upon/on”,如果是积极影响就在have和effect之间加a good，反之，就加“a bad”其他的形容词例如great，remarkable也可以用来修饰effect，此词在这里是名词。5）回复友人问候(Reply for Regards)Directions: You have just had an operation, and received a note of regards from your friend Jenny.Now please write a reply to her to tell her your current situation.Jan.8th.Dear Jenny, Thanks for your letter of sympathy I received the day before yesterday.The operation on my leg was a wonderful success.You know I had been suffering a lot from my leg since my childhood.The operation removed the cause of trouble.It is quite worth having the operation.I am daily recovering from my illness.I’m confident I will soon be in the office again after proper treatment.Thank you for kind wishes.My best wishes to all your family

××× 这是对好友问候便条的回复。形式简单，内容明了。过去完成进行时“I had been suffering…my childhood”表示动作从过去一直持续到现在。便条写作中的语言表达：

中国人与西方人看问题的方法的确在许多方面存在着差异，而且这种差异的的确确在束缚着中国学生，成为他们英文写作中的拦路虎，使他们不能准确而简洁地表达思想。

比如写下面一则便条，因母亲突然生病，周末你不能和汤姆去跳舞了，你找了舞跳得很好的时黛来代替你，并表示抱歉。

July 6

Dear Tom，I am sorry to inform you that I won't be able to go to dance with you this weekend．My mother is suddenly taken ill．In order not to disappoint you，I have asked Shi Dai to take my place．She is a better dancer，I think．

My regrets．

Joe 从便条中可看出，英语表达先“果”—I won't be able to go to dance with you this weekend后“因”—my mother is suddenly taken ill，即所谓“先果后因”。

一般来说，在单个句子中，英语句子也是先中心，也就是将主要思想、结果放在句首，放在主句里表达；而汉语正相反，一般为后中心，主要的观点、信息往往放在句末。如：He had to stay at home yesterday because he was ill．（因为他病了，昨天他不得不呆在家里。）

Tragedies can be written in literature since there is tragedy in life．（生活中既然有悲剧，文学作品就可以写悲剧。）

所以说，大学生用英文写作时，要按照英美人的思维模式进行思考，避免写出中国式的英语。

专业四级便条写作范例： 1.A note of Invitation Dear Mrs.Hudson:

Will you and Mr.Hudson be able to join us and a couple of friends on Saturday evening, October 5th, for dinner? Later we plan to go to the City's Performance Hall to see a Huangmei opera.Dinner starts at six-thirty to allow plenty of time for the drive into town and arrival before curtain time.We do hope you can come.Sincerely yours, Ma Ming

2.A note of thanks Dear Betty, The beautiful electronic translator for me arrived today.Thank you so much for sending me such a nice present.It is very useful for me to study English with, especially when I come across some new words while reading.Thanks to your gift, vocabulary is no longer my headache now.Besides, it is lovely and the size is perfect for me to carry.It is the best gift I have ever received.Thank you again.Jenny

3.A note of apologies Mrs.Katy，I'm terribly sorry I wasn't present on time in your class yesterday morning.I met with the traffic jam on my way to school so that I spent thirty minutes longer than before.I know you are a little angry, anyhow it's my fault, so 1 wish you can forgive me.Later I will try to avoid such accident.Thanks.Tony

4.A Note of Appointment Dear Betty，I wonder if I could see you in your office tomorrow, at 10:15.I have many problems to talk over with you on my current work.It makes me very puzzled.So I hope you could give me some good advice.Please give me a phone call and let me know whether it is ok, or when you are convenient.Rain

5.A Note of Congratulations Dear Jacky, I am so glad to hear that you won the first place in the National English Debating Contest.Congratulations!How great you are!You set a good example for us.All of our class are proud of you excellent performance.Later I want to share your joy.You can talk with me in details.Let's call a day.See you.Henry

6.A Note of Application Dear Professor Wang, It is said you need a part-time teacher from newspaper.I am interested in teaching English in your training center.I am a second-year student of English major.I am qualified to teach reading, writing and speaking.In the past I had ever worked as a teacher in a school.I firmly believe I am competent in this job.I am looking forward to your reply.Henry

历年专四试题――便条

2000 SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

Write on answer sheet one a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: You've read on the notice board that the university library is looking for a par t-time library assistant who can work at weekends.You think that your classmate, George, is a suitable person for this vacancy.Write him a note, telling him what you know about the vacancy and trying to persuade him to go for an interview.2001 SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

Write on answer sheet one a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Yesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher, Profess or Wang.Write him a note of apology and make a request for another meeting.You should also suggest the time for the requested meeting.2002 SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

Write a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: You have heard that your friend, Jack, wishes to sell his walkman.Write him a note expressing your interest in it, asking him about its condition and offering a price for it.2003 SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

Write on answer sheet one a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your friend Clare has invited you to her house-warming party this weekend.However, you will be away then.Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her.2004 SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

Write on answer sheet one a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it.Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement.2005 SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra.Write a note to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is and inviting her/him to come with you.2006 SECTION B NOTE-WRITING Write on answer sheet two a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: you have got to know that you classmate, Michael, is organizing a weekend excursion for the class.And you are thinking of joining the trip, write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.历年短文写作真题

1992 My View on Reading Extensively 1993 My Idea of Becoming a Teaching in the Future 1994 TV: a good thing or a bad thing? 1995 Nowadays it has become fashionable for college students to take a part-time job in their spare time.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.1996 Every college student would agree that life in college is not the same as it was in the middle school.Now，you have been asked by the Student's Union to write a passage entitled： The Main Difference Between My College Life And My Middle School Life 1997 Some of your classmates think that more pressure from academic studies is not beneficial to students.You either agree or disagree with them：More pressure from academic studies does（does not）good to us 1998 It is now generally accepted that vehicles（cars，trucks，etc.）are a major source of air pollution in cities.You are to suggest only ONE way to solve the problem.One way to solve the problem 1999 We see advertisements on television everyday.Some people think that TV advertising brings as benefits，but others don't think so.What is your opinion？A major advantage/disadvantage of advertising on television 2000 College life should be varied and colorful.And extracurricular activities 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 2001 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 2002 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 2003

People in modern society live under a lot of pressure, from education, career, or family.So it is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances.Write on answer sheet one a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: The importance of Keeping A Good Mood 2004

Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other.So, some say that phones will kill letter writing.What is your opinion? Write on answer sheet one a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: Will Phones Kill Letter Writing? 2005

The students' Union of your university is planning to hold an arts festival next semester, and they are inviting students to contribute their ideas and suggestions as to how it should be organized or what should be included.Write on answer sheet two a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: My Idea of A University Arts Festival 2006 Recently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, xi 'an, Chengdu , shanghai , Wuhan, nanjing ,and Shenyang.The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do you think? Write on answer sheet two a compositions of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what you opinion is In the second part, support your opinion with appropriate detail.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.VI.SECTION A Nowadays the Internet has become part of people's life, and millions of young people have made friends online.Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Is It Wise to Make Friends Online? 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 written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.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-WRITING Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: 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.Marks will be awarder for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.composition of about 200 words on the following topic: The Benefits of Volunteering

You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, support your opinion with appropriate details.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.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING [10 MIN] Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:

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.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.转自[英美者]-英语专业网站：http:///TEM/Test4/4057187062_5.html 专四短文写作范例

2010年Should College Students Hire Cleaners Buying or Borrowing Books?

Books are close friends of humanity.They can arm us with knowledge and information we need to make success of life.Through books we can obtain skills and techniques for survival and development.Through books we can enlighten our spirits and live a fuller life.There are generally two ways in which we can access to books: borrowing or buying.While millions are borrowing books, I still think buying them best suits me and gives me the greatest enjoyment.Admittedly, there are a few merits for borrowing books.For one thing, borrowing books can save us huge amounts of money.And of course, with the money saved we can do other more worthy things.And also, as we borrow books from the library and friends, we normally have deadline to finish them, and consequently we can read more books in a limited time.And we can, above all, better our efficiency of our reading, just as a famous Chinese saying goes, “books can not be read unless borrowed.”

However, some advantages for buying books are more obvious and compelling.One of them, definitely not shared by the choice of borrowing books, is the abundance of freedom that buying books can offer us.Since we can keep the books as long as we wish, we can read as much as we want.Another strength of owing books is that we can take whatever notes on the margin of the pages of the books.And finally, the process of selecting and keeping books can be a great fun that borrowing books can by no means offer.While borrowing books can, to some extent, quench our thirst for knowledge, buying books gives us greater pleasure of selecting and keeping the best of the world treasure.Can we think of any thing else more delightful and rewarding?

第三篇：历年大学英语四级作文真题及

1995年1月

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Can Money Buy Happiness?

You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.有人认为金钱是幸福之本(source of happiness)

2.也有人认为金钱是万恶之源(root of all evil)

3.我的看法

[范文]Can Money Buy Happiness?

Can money buy happiness? Various people have various answers.Some people think that money is the source of happiness.With money, one can buy whatever he enjoys.With money, one can do whatever he likes.So, in their minds, money can bring comfort, security, and so on.Money, as they think, is the source of happiness.But there are still a lot of others who think that money is the root of all evil.Money drives people to steal, to rob, and to break the law.A lot of people became criminals just because they were in search of money.And in the Western countries, there is nothing that can’t be bought by money.Many people lose their own lives when hunting it.I think that money is essential to life and we cannot do without money.But even though money is necessary to life, it can’t buy happiness.Happiness is not something that can be measured by money.It is a state of mind.One can have plenty of money, with which he can buy whatever he wants, and at the same time he is not happy because he is never satisfied or he is troubled by various kinds of problems.Therefore, although money is necessary for a happy life, it can’t buy happiness.1996年1月作文题目及范文

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic The Two-day Weekend.You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.双休日给大学生带来的好处。

2.双休日可能给大学生带来的问题。

3.我应当怎样过好双休日。

[参考范文]The Two-day Weekend

The two-day weekend has brought a lot of benefits to college students.It not only offers us more time to get rid of tiredness and have a good rest, but also gives us more chances to take up some hobbies, such as fishing, reading, or gardening.From these activities we can learn many things outside the classroom, which will add to our knowledge.Despite the convenience it brings us, the two-day weekend has also given rise to quite a few problems.The most serious one is that the weekdays are filled with more lesson, sometimes too many.Because our classes are limited to Monday through Friday, we have to take more lessons each day than in the past.This leaves us little time to catch our breath during the weekdays.In order to benefit most from the two-day weekend, I have decided to make a good plan for the two-day weekend.Of course I should take this chance to relax.But during

the weekend, I will still set aside enough time to study.By doing so ii can have a good time as well as make progress in my studies.1996年6月作文题目及范文

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Global Shortage of Fresh Water.You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.人们以为淡水是取之不尽的(提示：雨水、河水、井水......)

2.实际上淡水是非常紧缺的(提示：人口增加，工业用水增加，污染......)

3.我们应该怎么办

[范文]Global Shortage of Fresh Water

Many people believe that the world’s supply of fresh water will never be used up.They think that fresh water comes from such a variety of sources that it is always sufficient for use.Such an opinion leads to a shocking waste of water.As a matter of fact, the earth is short of fresh water.Furthermore, with the rapid growth of the world’s population, the rising demand for water by industry, and the serious pollution of our surroundings, the world is facing the danger of running out of fresh water.Actually, in some big cities, fresh water cannot meet the daily needs.Therefore, to find new ways to save water is an urgent task.First, we should pass strict laws to control any waste of water.Second, scientists must work even harder to purify sea water and polluted water, and try to find substitutes to reduce the use of fresh water.1997年1月作文题目及范文

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes tow rite a composition on the topic Practice Makes Perfect.You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.怎样理解“熟能生巧”?

2.例如：在英语学习中......3.又如......[范文]Practice Makes Perfect

The famous saying “Practice makes perfect” is widely accepted today.It means if we practice unfamiliar things again and again, we’ll be able to perform it perfectly.The practice of learning English is a good example.We are not living in an English speaking country.So, in order to learn it well, we need extra practice, such as reading English books, going to English corners, or communicating with foreigners.Only sitting at the desk cannot lead to the mastery of English.As another example, if we want to be skilled in using the computer, we also need to practice using it.Some children become little experts in computer, just because they play with it everyday.On the contrary, if we just stick to books, we will still feel confused when using computers.Judging from the evidence offered, we might safely draw the conclusion that practice makes perfect.1998年1月大学英语四级作文题目及范文

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition

on the topic Harmfulness of Fake Commodities.You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.目前社会上有不少假冒伪劣商品(fake commodities)。为什么会有这种现象?

2.举例说明假冒伪劣商品对消费者个人、社会等的危害。

[范文]Harmfulness of Fake Commodities

In recent years, a lot of fake commodities have appeared in the market.These fake commodities have done great harm to the consumers and the society.Since the policy of reform was implemented, China’s economy has improved.A lot of people getting richer, and their living conditions are getting better.But still some of them are not satisfied.They dream of getting rich overnight and living a heavenly life, which, of course, is impossible to achieve by fair means.So they risk breaking the law to produce the market take commodities.Once these fake commodities enter the market, they will do immeasurable harm to the society.The direct victims are the consumers.As the quality of the fake commodities is always very poor, the consumers may suffer great losses.Certain fake commodities, such as food and medicine, will cause irreparable harm to the health and well-being of the consumers.Fake commodities also cut into the profits of the brand-name-owners.Since the fake ones are cheaper, people tend to be reluctant to buy the genuine ones.1999年1月作文题目及范文

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Don’t Hesitate to Say “No”.You should write at least 100-160 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.别人请求帮助时，在什么情况下我们会说“不”

2.为什么有些人在该说“不”的时候不说“不”

3.该说“不”时不说“不”的坏处

[范文]Don’t Hesitate to Say “No”

In our daily life, there are many occasions on which we should not hesitate to refuse when asked for help.For one thing, when it is beyond our ability, we should give a direct reply “no”.For another, we the thing we are asked for is unreasonable or even illegal, we should say “no” without hesitation.However, it is not the case in our real life.Many people prefer to say “yes” when they should say “no”.Some are afraid to lose their face, since they think refusal means their inability.Some people are afraid to offend their acquaintances’ face, such as their friends, relatives and so on.In fact, doing so is quite harmful.If you agree to do the things beyond your ability, the result will only be worse.The other might as well have asked another person who can help.And if you agree to do the unreasonable or even the illegal favors, such as cheating in the exam, you are in fact not helping the other but hurting him.You yourself will get into trouble too.1999年6月作文题目及范文

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Reading Selectively Or Extensively? You should write at least 100 words，and base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.有人认为读书要有选择

2.有人认为应当博览群书

3.我的看法

[范文]Reading Selectively Or Extensively?

Some people think when we read we should read selectively.That is to say, we should select some books we are interested in and ignore the others.Reading selectively can help us concentrate our limited time and attention on those selected books.Others think we should read extensively.No matter what kind of book it is, we should look it over.We should read various kinds of books, whether we are interested in them or not.They maintain that reading extensively can help to enlarge our view and grasp the general knowledge in different fields.In my opinion, the two reading ways have their roles respectively in our reading.However, the disadvantages of each methods are easy to see.If we only read the books we select or prefer, the framework of our knowledge may not be complete.Our knowledge would be rather limited.And if we read without selection, we may not have so much time and energy to be specialized in one particular field.Therefore, the combination of the two methods is more reasonable.2000年1月作文题目及范文

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic How I Finance My College Education.You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below:

1.上大学的费用(tuition and fees)可以通过多种途径解决

2.哪种途径适合于我(说明理由)

[范文]How I Finance My College Education

Several years ago new tuition fee policy was put into practice and college students were asked to pay a certain sum of money.And now, all the students, no matter what subjects they are engaged in, must pay for tuition.There are many ways for a student to finance his college education.Most students ask their parents to pay the tuition fee and pay for their books, accommodation and other cost.A student can also apply for the scholarship.Most universities set up scholarship to offer money to the poor students who do well in entrance exams and reward those who do well in entrance exams and reward those who work well at university.A student can also apply for the low-interest loans.In addition to the above, taking part-time jobs is also a common way for a college student to get money to pay part of his tuition and fees.So far as I’m concerned, I’d prefer earning the scholarship.This means I must study hard and be a top student, which has always been my goal.After all, the task of a student is to study.And in addition to solving my financial problems, getting the scholarship can also prove my ability and is good for my future.2001年1月作文题目及范文

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic How to Succeed in a Job Interview? You should write at least 100 words，and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:

1.面试在求职过程中的作用

2.取得面试成功的因素：仪表、举止谈吐、能力、专业知识、自信、实事求是......[范文]How to Succeed in a Job Interview?

Nowadays, in an ever tighter job market, great importance has been attached to an interview by both the employer and the applicant.The interview, so to speak, has become indispensable for getting a satisfactory job.On the one hand, the interviewer can take advantage of the occasion to learn about the candidates, such as their work experiences, education and their personalities, so as to pick out the right person for the company.On the other hand, the interviewee can make use of the opportunity to get to know the job he is going to take up, the salary, the working conditions and many other things about the job he is interested in.Therefore, the job interview is very important to a job-hunter.But how can one succeed in it? Firstly of all, the interviewee must pay attention to his or her appearance.The first impression is always where we start.Get dressed properly and neatly.Secondly, good manners are equally important.Don’t be too proud, and neither too timid.Just be courteous.Thirdly, the interviewee must demonstrate his aptitude and skills for the job and his knowledge about eh job-related areas.Be confident.Last but not the least, the interviewee ought to be honest about his or her personal as well as academic background, for honesty is the best policy.To sum up, the job interview is indeed important, but there is no need to be nervous.As long as the interviewee has the ability for the job, with careful preparation and a fairly confident and honest performance, his or her success can be ensured.2002年1月作文题目及范文

假设你是李明，请你就本校食堂的状况给校长写一封信，内容应涉及食堂的饭菜质量、价格、环境、服务等，可以是表扬，可以是批评建议，也可以兼有而有之。

[参考范文]

January 12th, 2002

Dear Mr.President，I’m very lucky to attend this world-famous university, but I’m afraid I’m not content with the canteen service on campus.Firstly, the quality of the dishes should be improved.Undoubtedly, there are a lot of delicious dishes, but all the year round, they are the same.More and more students are complaining about eating the same food each day.So I think the most urgent problem is variety.Secondly, the price is a bit too high.Many of us hope that the canteen can provide us with not only delicious but also cheaper food.Finally, the environment is so noisy that we can’t enjoy our meals in good mood.I suggest that there be some soft music to help us relax.These suggestions are not just of my own, but also of may other students.We hope our respectable president will pay attention to our suggestions.By the way, the canteen workers are very patient and always smiling.So I think

if our university offers them better conditions, they will offer us better service.Best wishes，Li Ming

2003年1月作文题目及范文

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic It Pays to Be Honest.You should write at least 100 words according to the outline given below in Chinese.1.当前社会上存在许多不诚实的现象

2.诚实利人利已，做人应该诚实

[范文]It Pays to Be Honest

Although honesty is believed to be a virtue, there are still dishonest people in our society.For example, some businessmen sell fake product to their consumers;some students cheat in the exams.Dishonest people are short-sighted.Those who sell fake products may make money at first, but consumers won’t buy their products any more.As a result, they will lose their fortune or even be sent to prison.By contrast, honest people gain a lot.Those who always tell truth or keep to their promise not only let others trust them but gain respect from other people as well.Such persons are sure to have a lot of good friends.Because they are trustable and respectable, everyone is eager to make friends with them, Besides, it is easier for a person with a good record to get a good job.Generally speaking, every employer wants his employees to be honest.So we can say that anyone who is honest will be paid back later.In a word, honesty wins trust, respect and honor.So it is important that we should be honest.2003年6月作文题目及范文

[要求]假设你在某日某时某地目击一起车祸，就此写一份见证书。见证书须包括以下几点：

1、车祸发生的时间及地点

2、你所见到的车祸情况

3、你对车祸原因的分析

[参考范文]An Eye-Witness Account of a Traffic Accident

My name is Liming.I am studying at college.A week ago I saw a traffic accident , which is still vivid in my mind.It was at about 9:00 on Saturday morning, June 15th, when I went out of the university to visit a friend of mine at another university.I was walking leisurely on the sidewalk when I heard a loud crash of two vehicles just at the T-junction about 10 meters away.Two taxis crashed together.It was a traffic accident.I went up and found that the two taxis were badly damaged.Both hoofs were out of shape.One door of a car was knocked off and lying on the road.One driver was blooding and another was shut in the taxi.Some people were trying to help the driver get out of the damaged car.One man was calling to the traffic policeman station.A lot of cars were jammed on the road.From the stopping track on the road, it is clear that the two taxis were driving too fast.But it is just one of the reasons.In my opinion, the taxi drivers are

eager to take more passengers and make a little more money.On the other hand, both drivers don’t show concern for one another.Both of them wanted to run in front of another.Therefore, the accident is inevitable.So far, we should let the drivers keep it in their mind that a little slower, a little safer.Taking care of other’s lives means taking care of your own life.2004年1月大学英语四级作文题目及范文

1.建议报考的专业及理由

2.报考该专业的基本条件

3.应当如何备考

[参考范文]A Letter in Reply to a Friend

December 27, 2003

Dear sir，When it comes to which major you should choose, I propose that you apply for the major of English.To begin with, English is the most popular language in the world, which is widely used in all fields such as teaching, translation, foreign trade and so on.What’s more, it goes without saying that English majors are more likely to find a good job in the tighter and tighter job market.In order to study at English Department, you have to meet the following requirements.In the first place, you have to spend a lot of time on it, just as the old saying goes, “Practice makes perfect”.In the second place, the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are necessary, because they are the foundations for your future study.Last but not the least important, you need an intense interest in learning English since “interest is the best teacher.”

As far as the preparation work is concerned, you should first of all review all the required vocabulary.In addition, you’d better spend some time on reading and writing.Only through these measures can you hope to enroll in our univers