新编大学英语3课后作文

新编大学英语3作文

Unit 1 Personality

Directions: Write an article entitled “My Advice to Pessimists”. Y our writing must cover the following two points:

1）disadvantages of pessimism

2）way(s) of overcoming pessimism

Sample One

It is believed that pessimism often leads to hopelessness, sickness and failure, while optimism usually brings happiness, good health and success. Pessimists also make those around them very miserable. Therefore, pessimists should change their way of thinking and overcome the negative aspects of their personalities. Here are a few tips for them:

1. Try to smile more often. A smile has great power. It can chase sadness away. It will make you and other people feel happy. And it may even make things easier and better. Smiling in the morning makes a good beginning for the day. A smile is the most important sign of optimism.

2. Build up your self-confidence. Try to discover as many of your personal strengths as you can. Then write them all down. Read them several times when you are getting ready to do something or when you are facing difficulties. Y our list will help you see your abilities.

3. Change your way of thinking. Don't always think that things will go wrong or that if they do there will be terrible results. Instead, convince yourself that things will improve and that you can work hard to help improve them. If you fail, think about what you have learned from the failure. If you succeed, praise yourself. Don't be too modest! There is nothing more encouraging than self-praise.

Try your best to become an optimist.

Sample Two

Unit 4 Career Planning

Application Letter

Sample One

May 5, _____

Apartment 2E

3465 Boulevard East

Dallas, TX 75221

Fidelity National Bank

P.O. Box 42B

Dallas, TX 75221

Dear Sir or Madam:

I would like to be considered as an applicant for the teller trainee position listed in today's Dallas Tribune.

I am 18 years old. I will graduate from North High School in June. Since my sophomore year, I have been taking business courses. I have taken Accounting 1 and 2, Business Law, Economics, and Word Processing.

During my junior year, I participated in the Co-op Program in which I attended school one week and worked the alternate week. My work placement was at the Western Insurance Company, where I learned basic accounting procedures. I am currently employed part-time as a cashier at a Pathway Supermarket. These positions helped me to develop skills and confidence for handling large sums of money.

I would be glad to come for an interview at your convenience. My telephone number is 775-2684. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Thomas Gupton

Sample Two

Dec. 28, ______

Mailbox 352,

________ University,

__________ Road,

Dear Sir/Madam:

I would like to be considered as a private tutor liste d in today’s _______ Evening Paper.

I am 19 years old and right now I am studying at ________ University, majoring in Energy. I am now a freshman and my high school years are still fresh in my mind. I passed the National Entrance Examination with flying colors*. So I believe that I have plenty of knowledge and rich experience in study and examinations.

I am good at Chemistry and Physics in which your daughter needs help. I won the second prize in a national Chemistry contest and the third prize in a natio nal Physics contest. And I can also help your child with her English and Math. If I become your child's tutor, I will do all I can to teach her and you will be satisfied with her progress.

I am eager to get this job because I want to enrich my teaching experience and learn how to get along well with others. Money is my secondary consideration.

I would be glad to come for an interview at your convenience. My phone number is ________. I look forward to hearing from you.