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08-11年英语专业四级考试作文题目及范文

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

2011英语专四作文

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

(完整版)历年专四考试作文真题及范文2000--2011

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

2011年英语四级考试作文题目及参考答案

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

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

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

专四历年作文真题及范文汇总(TEM4 WRITNG)

1990 – 2011 (TEM4WRITNG)历年英语专业四级作文真题及范文汇总2011—COMPOSITION: Recently government agencies in some big cities have been studying the possibility of putting a "pollution tax" on private cars. The amount of tax private car owners would have to pay would depend on the emission levels, i.e. engine or vehicle size. This has caused quite a stir among the public. Some regard it as an effective way to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. But others don't think so. What is your opinion?Should Private Car Owners be Taxed for Pollution?(200 words)One possible version: Should Private Car Owners be Taxed for Pollution?With the development of society, many people can afford a car. As the number of the cars is rising, we are facing some problems. One big problem is the pollution caused by the use of cars. In order to solve the problem, government agencies in some big cities recently suggest that a “pollution tax” should be put on private cars to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. For my part, I agree to this viewpoint, and my reasons are as follows: Firstly, cars contribute to the environmental pollution. For example, lots of big cities in China are now plagued by serious air pollution. Then it is the responsibility of these private car owners to pay for the pollution and they should be taxed. The purpose of collecting environmental pollution tax is to raise the fund, and then utilize the tax revenue lever to protect our environment.Secondly, it is a good way to raise people’s environmental awareness by putting a pollution tax on private cars. If people suffer from the financial loss when making a decision, they will think more about their decision. Then they will consider more when deciding to buy a private car. Consequently, the increase rate of the number of the private cars can be controlled.In a word, it is a very good and necessary attempt to use the means of taxation to treat the pollution. Of course, it must be kept in mind that all people, including the private car owners, should try their best to protect the environment.NOTE-WRITING: During the summer vacation you would like to invite your best friend to your home town.Write a note to him/her, extending your invitation and telling him/her how to get to your hometown. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear my friend,The summer vacation is coming next month. I hope you will visit our home town and stay with us. It's beautiful here with everything in bloom now. If possible, you can come here by the train No. 1010, which will arrive here at 18:00.I am looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Sincerely yours,Sally 2010—COMPOSITION: It was recently reported in a newspaper that six students who shared a dorm at a university hired a cleaner to do laundry and cleaning once a week. And each of them paid her 60 yuan a month. This has led to a heated debate as to whether college students should hire cleaners. Should College Students Hire Cleaners?(200 words)One possible version: Should College Students Hire Cleaners?It’s a popular phenomenon nowadays that college students would hire cleaners to help do the laundry and clean their dormitories, which has sparked a heated debate among students, parents and teachers. In my point of view, such practice should not be encouraged on campus.To begin with, college students should have the capacity for the basic laundry and cleaning work. Doing family chores is a simple way to cultivate independence. If college students can’t even do the most basic things in their life, how c an they handle big challenges under pressure in the future? In addition, college students should feel shamed of disposing of their parents’ hard-earned money in this way. Since a large proportion of their living expenses and tuition are covered by their parents, hiring cleaners could be considered a waste of money. Finally, I do not agree with those who claim they hire cleaners for the sake of either study or saving time. This is a mere excuse for their sloth and overreliance.In summary, hiring cleaners should be discouraged on campus, where students are supposed to cultivate a sense of responsibility and independence rather than become lazy parasites.NOTE-WRITING: Your good friend, John, is thinking of organizing an end-of-the-term party. Write him a note telling him that you like his idea and offer to help him. You have to be specific about how you can help him.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear John,,As a close friend of you, I really love your idea of organizing an end-of-the-semester party. W hat a great idea! It’s my pleasure to give some help if necessary. Firstly, I would like to attend the celebration and share our joy. Secondly, I wish to hold a small musical soiree, at which a band of mine will perform some works by Bach and Strauss. Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Mike2009—COMPOSITION: Tourism is a booming business in China. However, some people worry that too many tourists may bring harm to the environment, while others don't think so.What is your opinion? Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment? (200 words)One possible version: Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment?In recent years, tourism has developed rapidly in China. Many people believe that tourism produce positive effects on economic growth and we should try our best to promote tourism. But what these people fail to see is that tourism may bring about a disastrous impact on our environment. As for me, I’m firmly convinced that too much tourists bring harm to the environment.The bad impact of tourism on the environment has mainly expressed itself in various ways. One way is the process of exploiting a new scenic spot. In order to attract tourists, a lot of artificial facilities have been built, which have certain unfavorable effects on the environment. This process usually breaks the ecological balance of the area. In some mountainous places, trees are being cut down to build hotels for others to see and explore the beauty of the mountains. Then land slides and mud-rock flows come up. Another way the development of tourism has damaged the environment occurs when tourists go to scenic spots. Some tourists don’t have the awareness to protect the environment, and ignorantly throw their garbage here and there. Some people even kill the local wildlife to eat, which badly damages the balance of the natural environment.It is wrong to sacrifice the environment for the growth of tourism. We must keep in mind that too much tourists bring harm to the environment. We need to find a balance between satisfying the needs of tourists and reducing to a minimum the pollution they cause.NOTE-WRITING: Lily, your roommate, is looking for a part-time job in the coming summer vacation. You saw an ad for a private English tutor for a schoolboy. Write her a note, telling her what the job is and strongly recommending it to her. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Lily,I know you're looking for a part-time job. I just saw an ad about private English tutor fora schoolboy. Your English is excellent and you're patient with children. That's a good job for you. Plus the boy lives near our campus, so do consider this. It's a good chance to make money andgain experience.Yours,Sally 2008—COMPOSITION: December 5th is International V olunteers Day. Since 1985, when the United Nations announced the special day, tens of millions of people around the world have volunteered to help those in need.China now has 4.5 million registered volunteers who have provided more than 4.5 billion hours of volunteer work. What can you gain from volunteering?The Benefits of Volunteering(200 words) One possible version: The Benefits of V olunteeringV olunteering has grown into a fashion these years, with volunteers ranging from college students to white collar workers.I'm more than glad to see that an increasing number of people are willing to help the people in need. And I firmly believe that volunteering can enhance their ability to tackle problems.As we can see, thousands of college students are flocking to rural areas as temporary teachers. There is no doubt that tons of problems are awaiting: lack of food, poor living conditions, etc. So, they need to take great pains to overcome the problems. For example, they have to get used to the simple food with strong will-power, and prepare lessons in poor light. What's more, students there might not cooperate with them well, so they have to figure out a way to interest them, get them involved so as to teach them more effectively. It must be extremely hard for the volunteers to fit in at the beginning, but as they accumulate more experience, they will work out problems successfully.To sum up, volunteering will not only help those in need, but also enhance volunteers' capability when they face difficulties. So, put on your coat, pick up your bag, and go volunteering!NOTE-WRITING: Jane, your classmate, is thinking of subscribing to an English-language newspaper. And you would like to recommend one to her. Write a note, telling her which newspaper it is and describing two features of the paper.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Jane,I heard that you'd like to subscribe to a newspaper and I strongly recommend English Corner. I have been reading it for two years and I find it has two main features. Firstly, it covers a variety of themes: entertainment, education and sports, to name but a few. Secondly, it is written by native speakers, which means the English is authentic. So, I do think English Corner is a good choice.Yours,Ann2007—COMPOSITION: Nowadays the Internet has become part of people's life, and million of young people have made friends online.Is It Wise to Make Friends Online(200 words)One possible version: Is It Wise to Make Friends OnlineCurrently the public has paid great attention to the debate concerning whether it is wise or not to make friends online. Taking all the favorable and unfavorable aspects into account, I stand firmly on the side that we can benefit from making friends online. This point ofperspectivecan be explained in the following tangible reasons.Firstly, communication is unquestionably regarded as an extremely important element in our society. Unfortunately, there are people around us appear to be apathetic and have no idea about how to make an acquaintance with a stranger. They may be too shy or they are afraid of being refused by others. But remember no man is an island entire of itself, every man is a part of the continent. As a consequence, regardless of the fact that whether you like it or not, as individuals, we have to be part of the main. And, internet, as a mass medium, provides us with a chance. Things turn to be quite different because sitting in front of the computer screen, people who are scared to make friends online can talk with others more naturally. Secondly, it is well acknowledged that we can learn a lot from our e-pals. If our friend online were a foreigner, we can practice English with him or her. What’s more, we can have a glimpse of general information of another country，such as the culture, the tradition, the custom or the geography.From what have mentioned above, we can come to the conclusion that making friends online can do us some good. And communication online is having a greater impact on our daily life.NOTE-WRITING: Your classmate, Jimmy, is head of the university’s swimming club. He has invited you to join the club, but you like some other sport. Write him a note, declining his invitation and explaining why.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Jimmy,Thank you so much for inviting me to the swimming club. I really appreciate that. It would begreat joy to swim on hot days, but I'm afraid I have accepted the invitation from the Judo club. I'vebeen practicing Judo for several years, and I don't want to quit the sport. Thank you again for yourinvitation. I may introduce a friend of mine to you if you are interested. He's really into swimming.Yours,Mike 2006—COMPOSITION: Recently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenyang. The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better, what do you think? (200 words)One possible version: My Idea of Saving MoneyA recent survey, carried out by a Beijing-based information company, has shown that two thirds of the Chinese college students today favor the idea of saving money for later use, whereas quite many others deem it much better to use tomorrow’s money today. Personally, I side with the former.Firstly, saving money can relieve one’s anxiety in case of accidents, disease or other mishaps. As we all know, when one faces such tragedies as fir damage or fatal disease, one would need a large amount of money to survive such difficulties. Secondly, saving money can give one a sense of fulfillment. Since most people work hard every day, they will be quiet happy and satisfied with his “achievement” when they find they have accumulated a large deposit in the bank. Thirdly, saving money allows one to give a helping hand to others. With money available at the moment, one can offer badly needed help to those in temporary difficulty, say, those who are suffering from flood, famine, a car accident, or things like that. Yet taking a loan from a bank is often too costly. Thus, the timely help will be rewarded with gratitude. A dependable friendship will eventually be fostered.To sum up, saving money does have many advantages. Indeed, it is an important aspect of the Chinese conception of virtue. Therefore, let’s start saving money from today on. NOTE-WRITING: You have got to know that your classmate, Michael, is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip: Write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for the information on two details related to the excursion. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Michael,I'm so happy to learn you're planning a weekend excursion for our class. I'm eager to join the short journey. Could you tell me more about the journey such as when it will be and where we are going so that I can make preparations ahead of time?I'll be looking forward to your reply. Thanks in advance.Yours,Mike 2005—COMPOSITION: The students' Union of your university is planning to hold an arts festival next semester, and they are inviting students to contribute their ideas and suggestions as to how it should be organized or what should be included.My Idea of a University Arts Festival(200 words)One possible version: My Idea of a University Arts FestivalWith merely four months to go before the arts festival starts, my fellow students are getting increasingly enthusiastic in brainstorming for the significant event. While in my opinion typical activities such as performances, forums and lectures on art should be taken into consideration.The festival itself is an image-creating undertaking. Students should be attracted to thefestival at the first glimpse, so the opening ceremony must be of vital importance. Fascinating performances, for instance, pop music, ballet dancing and instrument playing ought to be put on in this section and if possible an orchestra can be invited to add spice to the ceremony. Certainly only performances are too superficial. To help students take a deeper insight of arts, forums and lectures must be held. Forums can be held through BBS owning to the wide accessibility to Internet, whereas professors and experts can be invited to give lectures concerning basic knowledge of art and the role that art plays in daily life. However, prior to all the above, professional organization, detailed plans and effective promulgation are needed to promise a success.A university arts festival, in brief, must embrace rich content and careful preparation. Only then can it be successful and can everyone enjoy himself.NOTE-WRITING: You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra. Write a note to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is and inviting her/him to come with you.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Hilda,I got two tickets for the Qi Qin & Qi Yu concert, which will be held at the Workers Stadium at 7:30 p.m. this coming Friday. They will bring with them the songs from their best albums and also some songs especially for fans in Beijing. I know you’re a big fan of them. Would you like to go with me? Please let me know by calling me up at the dorm.Yourssincerely,Mike 2004—COMPOSITION: Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other. So, some say that phones will kill letter writing. What is your opinion? Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?(150 words)One possible version: Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?Nowadays young people choose to phone each other rather writing letters. But even if so, I maintain that letter writing will never be killed by phones, though we have stepped into the Information Age.First, letters can express your subtle feelings. With the increase of the living pace of modern society, we find that there is a lack of communication now. Sometimes when you are speaking to someone that you care and love on the phone, you are so shy that it’s too hard to express any of your feelings towards him/her. Your throat seems to be blocked! At this time, letters will help. Without any embarrassment, you can just write down your deep concern and love on a piece of paper. When you drop the letter into the pillar-box, you will feel what he/she will receive is not only a letter, but also your deepest love. Secondly, letters can be kept as a record of memory, while phones cannot. Just imagine, when you open an old box of letters and read them years later, a lot of beautiful and indelible memories will be brought back to you. What an irreplaceable feeling it is! And I believe, this feeling is something that you can definitely never experience through several phone calls.All in all, letter writing will absolutely survive and even thrive in the Information Age. Phones can never kill it, neither will anything.NOTE-WRITING: Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it. Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Jane,I was sorry to learn that you had not been successful in the final exam. Although I’m sending my sympathy, I feel you ought not to feel too much distressed for this frustration. The result is totally out of expectation. Everyone knows you are always working hard and you have made full use of the time. I’m confident that you will succeed in the make-up examination next week.Yourssincerely,Mike 2003—COMPOSITION: People in modern society live under a lot of pressure, from education, career, or family. So it is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances.The Importance of Keeping a Good Mood(150 words)One possible version: The Importance of Keeping a Good MoodModern people endure a lot of pressure, from education,career, or family. However, not all people can manage to tide them over. There areoften reports of someone going insane or committing suicide. Thoseunfortunate people are not intelligently poor. Yet they were doomed only becausethey suffered troubled minds. From their experiences, I wouldargue that keeping a good mood is all too important.Living in a good mood under whatsoever circumstances is important in at leasttwo ways. For one thing, it can help one foster friendly interpersonal relation.Instead of treating colleagues or classmates as rivals or opponents, one will try tocooperate with them and benefit from them. One willwork harder to keep paces withothers or surpass them rather than complaining or get consumed by jealousy all thetime. For another, a good mood can help one put disappointments and frustrations inthe right perspective. Thinking that failure is the mother of success, one can well survive the temporary blows and look forward to the bright future. Both friendshipand optimism derived from keeping a good mood or mentality are effective outlets forpressures whatsoever.Thus, we need not only to build a strong body but also keep a good mood inorder to face the pressures or challenges of modern society. While most people areaware of the importance of the former, quite a proportion of people fail to recognizethe significance of the latter. NOTE-WRITING: Your friend Clare has invited you to her house-warming party this weekend. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Clare,I’d like to express my sincere congratulations on your moving into a new house and thanks for your gracious invitation to your house-warming party this weekend. But I’m sorry that I won’t be able to attend the party because I will be in Shanghai at that time. I do hope you don’t mind and wish the party a great one.Yours,Jane 2002—COMPOSITION: Nowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health. And they have different ways to stay healthy. For example, some exercise every day; others try to keep a balanced diet. What do you think is the best way to stay healthy?The Best Way to Stay Healthy (150 words)One possible version: The Best Way to Stay HealthyNowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health. And they have different ways to stay healthy. For example, For my part, the best way to stay healthy is the combination of proper physical exercise and a balanced diet.Both physical exercise and a proper diet are essential to health. For one thing, physical exe rcise not only builds a person’s body, but also helps to reduce his or her unnecessary fat. Indeed, this is very important since the redundancy of fat has been medically proved to be a cause of various diseases, some of which are even fatal.For another, a balanced diet can provide a person with the right kind and amount of nutrition required for the operation of our organs. As we know, a multitude of elements are effective in keeping our body running properly. A deficiency in any of them will result in some dysfunction. Yet a balanced diet may prevent this from happening.All in all, I believe the best way to keep fit is talking proper physical exercise plus staying on a balanced diet. Neither is dispensable if we are to enjoy sustainable health. NOTE-WRITING: You have heard that your friend, Jack, wishes to sell his walkman. Write him a note expressing your interest in it, asking him about its condition and offering a price for it. (50-60 words )One possible version: Dear Jack,I’ve heard that you would sell your walkman. You know, I want to buy a used walkman so as to do some English listening exercises. I want to know if your walkman functions very well. If it does, I’d like to offer you 100 yuan for it. Please give me some detailed information about it as soon as possible.Yours,Sally 2001—COMPOSITION: Travel has become part of our life. And more and more of us have come to know the significance of travel through our own experience: Travel Broadens the Mind (150 words)One possible version: Travel Broadens the MindNowadays, travel has become a popular activity. More and more people have enough money to travel abroad or at home. As a matter of fact, travel has become part of our life. This situation is encouraging, for it not only broadens people's minds to the extend whichmay not be reached previously, but also relaxes the m physically, which help people workOne of my best friends is so exclusively engaged in his works that he did not even know what was happen ing out of his own discipline. What’s worse, his progress was nearly little. After accepting my advice, he traveled a few cities and towns. The experience gave him a good opportunity of learning. Today, he gets a bumper harvest in his knowledge—thelongstaIn conclusion, travel opens our mind because it enables us to know about the history and culture of a nation. In a way, going on travels is like reading books.NOTE-WRITING: Yesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher, Professor Wang. Write him a note of apology and make a request for another meeting. You should also suggest the time 4 for the requested meeting.(50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Professor Wang,I’m deepl y sorry that I was unable to keep my engagement to meet you. I fear you aredispleased at my failing to keep my promise, but I hope you will forgive me, for my motherI kn ow you’re very busy these days, but I wonder if you could arrange for another appointment me. I look forward to your early reply.Sincerely yours,Mike 2000—COMPOSITION: College life should be varied and colorful. And extracurricularactivities are an important aspect of it. However, at present, there is much room for improvement in this regard. Write an article to the university radio entitled: The Importance of Extracurricular Activities(150 words)One possible version: The Importance of ExtracurricularPeople have different ideas about how students should spend their school days. Some believe students should spend the whole day on academic studies. Others believe extracurricular activities should be a required part of everyday. I think both ways have their advantages, but I prefer the latter.As a student, our main task is to concentrate on our academic study. We have to attend classes, reading books and doing assignments. Only by working hard can we learn well. But I don’t think we should spend every minute on academic study. A proverb says, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Without good health, how can we improve our study efficiency? Besides, spending the whole day studying may make us exhausted. We should find other meaningful things to do. For example, doing extracurricular activities can make students’ life more colorful and beneficial. There are various forms of exercise. Football is my favorite. I play football with my classmates for one hour every afternoon. By playing foot ball I’ve got both joy and strength. I always lookenergetic.Actually doing extracurricular activities doesn’t disturb our study if we make full use of our time. Instead it does help us study more efficiently. We can be good at learning as well asextracurricular activities. So I suggest that students do extracurricular activities alongwithNOTE-WRITING: You’ve read on the notice board that the university library is looking for a part time library assistant who can work at weekends. You think that your classmate, George, is a suitable person for this vacancy. Write him a note, telling him what you know about the vacancy and trying to persuade him to go for an interview. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear George,I have read on the notice board that the university is looking for a part-time library assistance who can work at weekends. I think you are the suitable person for this vacancy, for you are free at weekends and it pays well, yet the job is not difficult. It is also a good chance to improve you. So you shouldgo for an interview.Yours,Mike 1999—COMPOSITION: We see advertisements on television everyday. Some people think that TV advertising brings us benefits, but others don't think so. What is your opinion?A Major Advantage/ Disadvantage of Advertising on Television (150 words) One possible version: A Major Disadvantage of Advertising on Television With the development of advertising, our television programs are flooded with numerous advertisements every day. In my opinion, advertising on television is a negative force in society because they create all kinds of impossible fantasies and they are often dishonest and offensive.In the first place, ads always show happy, rich people, and they make life look easy. However, life is not always easy; on the contrary, it is often very difficult. Not all people live in big and beautiful houses and dress in fashionable clothes. Advertising gives the audience an untruthful picture of reality; therefore, it acts as a distorted social mirror.Secondly, television programs are constantly interrupted by ads, which is annoying and offensive to the majority of audience. If TV stations need money, can’t they come up with better ways instead of advertising?All in all, advertisement on television is a form of pollution. They invade our visual space and they are a great nuisance.NOTE-WRITING: You’ve learned that your friend Jimmy is ill these days. Write him a note expressing your concern, asking after his health and giving your best wishes. (50-60 words )One possible version:Dear Jimmy,I’m sorry to learn the bad news that you are ill these days. How are you feeling now? I can imagine your pain of the disease. Take good care of yourself. We all know that you are very strong-willed an d will be alright soon. I’ll visit you sometime tomorrow. I wish you early recovery.Yours truly,Mike 1998—COMPOSITION: It is now generally accepted that vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) are a major source of air pollution in cities. Your are to suggest only ONE way to solve the problem.One Way to Solve the Problem (150 words)One possible version: One Way to Solve the ProblemWe all know that vehicles are the major source of air pollution in cities. To solve the headache, people have taken a variety of steps, but the result is not satisfying. Here, one way to solve the problem is to set gas thriftier in vehicle.Setting gas thriftier in vehicle not only decreases the consumption of gas which is a major source of air pollution but also slows down the cost of possessing a vehicle which makes millaye price lower. Thereby, all vehicles set gas thriftier will make air have a lower carbon dioxide content deriving from burning gas and coal. The less carbon dioxide, the less。

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

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

2015-2011年专四作文真题及范文

2015-2011年专四作文真题及范文2015年专四作文真题及范文How I Deal with StressIn today’s increasingly competitive society, the tempo①of people’s living isspeeding up and more and more people are loaded with a growing amount of stress and tension. Everyone feels overwhelmed②and stressed in some way, asstress is an unavoidable consequence of life. The moments when I was caught up in extreme stress and overwhelm are when I was experiencing great difficulties finding satisfactory jobs.So what can we do when we feel overwhelmed and stressed about the thingsover which we have little control? In my opinion, one way to work off③stress isto get moving. When I am stressed, I just take a walk, after which I always feelcalmer and relaxed. Besides, I’ve learned to confide my stress s to④others,which does help a lot. Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and encouragement. Last but not least, I try to get enough rest and eat well, both of which enable me to be healthy enough and properly fueled to help mede-stress⑤.As is mentioned above, like it or not, it is impossible for us to live completely free of stress. However, as long as we can come up with our own ways to cope with it, stress will not discourage us from living a pleasant life.闪光词句1. tempo节奏2.overwhelmed难以承受3. work off渐渐消除4.confidesth. to sb.向某人吐露某事5. de-stress(使)减压SECTION B NOTE-WRITING参考范文April 20th, 2015Dear Mary,I’d like to send you the book Wolf Totem, which tells a story of the relationship between wolves and human beings. To begin with, the book is areminder for us①to protect the environment that we’ve done harm to②.Meanwhile, this book emphasizes the importance of teamwork, because it is the wolves’teamwork that makes them powerful. I believe you can benefit a lotfrom③the book.Yours sincerely,***2014年专四作文真题及范文Nowadays, there is a widespread concern over the issue that should English majors study math. Some people hold that all of students should study math, others do not agree.As for me, I agree with the later opinion. WIth university budgets cut, more and more universities choose to cancel math education. Providing math as part of education helps develop intelligence that leads to greater success in school and in life. Every student in the nation should have an education in math until they prepare to work. Universities should do everything they can to spread the importance of math. And advance the resort of math education as part of the core. Giving a student opportunity to study accounting can promote his or her later success in society. Reseachers have found that students involved in math likely to succeed in society.Math is not only a skill, but also a culture in a word , non english majors study english in college is benefit to their life and future. They should study Math in college.2013年专四作文真题及范文SECTION A COMPOSITIONMost of us, as students, are careful with our money in daily life: we collect all kinds of coupons(优惠券); we look for group-buy deals if we eat out or travel;we don''t buy clothes unless in a sale. However, some people think that all this may not make us smart consumers. What is your opinion?Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your view is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons or your experience(s) to support your opinion.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.You should supply an appropriate tittle for your composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50—60 words based on the following situation:Your former high-school classmate(Mathew or Grace) is coming to visit you in the dorm. But, you have got something urgent to do and thus cannot wait for him/her there. Leave a note on the door, expressing your apology and telling him/her how to find you. You must make clear where you are in the note.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.【参考范文】SECTION AThe advantages of being careful with money in daily lifeNowadays, there is a hot debate on whether people, including students should be careful with their money in their daily life since they try their best to save money. Some people think it is not good to do so because this may not make people smart consumers. But in my eyes, the advantages of being careful with money in daily life outweigh the disadvantages.First, being careful with money is a virtue that can always benefit people. Being thrifty is of great help, especially when the economic status around the world is not very good and it becomes harder to earn money than before. A good habit of being careful with money will help many people go through this difficult period or any other difficult financial situation in their life. People with this awareness will think carefully before deciding to buy anything. For sudents, this awareness is also of great help since they mainly depend on their parents for financial supports. When they keep this awareness in their mind, they will definitely avoid wasting money.Secondly, being careful with money is, in fact, a good way of practicsing how to manage one''s money. In current society, it is necessary to learn somthing about finance. But theories are usually hard to learn. In contrast, most people can learn quickly by practising. Being careful with money means an efficient use of money, which, in essence, equals to part of the job of a financial planner. Being careful with money can teach people to make best use of their money.It is true that being too careful with money may have some disadvantages; for example, it may cause people to ignore other aspects of commodities. But overall this behavior is good and has its reality basis. Money-consciousness is always needed in the market-oriented economy.SECTION BApril 20Dear Mathew,I''m writing to show my apology for being unable to wait for you in my dorm. I''m really sorry but I have something urgent to do. You can come to Room 1003, No. 3 Teaching Building to find me. The map on the back of the note will help you. I''ll wait for you there.2012年英语专四考试作文题目：端午节The Dragon Boat FestivalThe Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. This festival is to commemorate the death of QU Yuan, an upright and honest poet and statesman who is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself in a river.The most important activity of this festival is the Dragon Boat races. It symbolizes people's attempts to rescue Qu Yuan. In the current period, these races also demonstrate the virtues of cooperation and teamwork.Besides, the festival has also been marked by eating zong zi (glutinous rice). Zong zi is made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. People who mourned the death of Qu threw Zong zi into the river to feed his ghost every year.With the changes of the times, the memorial turns to be a time for protection from evil and disease for the rest of year. People will hang healthy herbs on the front door to clear the bad luck of the house. Although the significance of the festival might be different with the past, it still gives the observer an opportunity to glimpse a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.2011年专四作文真题及范文April 20, 2008Dear my friend,The summer vacation is coming next month. I hope you will visit our home town and stay with us. It's very beautiful here with everything in bloom now. If possible, you can come here by the train No. 1010, which will arrive here at 18:00.I am looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Sincerely2011年专四作文真题参考范文Should private car owners be taxed for pollution?私家车主是否应交污染税?With the development of society, many people can afford a car. As the number of the cars is rising, we are facing some problems. One big problem is the pollution caused by the use of cars. In order to solve this problem, government agencies in some big cities recently suggest that a “pollution tax” should be put on private cars in order to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. For my part, I agree to this viewpoint, and my reasons are as follows:To begin with, cars contribute to the environmental pollution. For example, a lot of big cities in China are now plagued by serious air pollution. Then it is the responsibility of these private car owners to pay for the pollution and they should be taxed. The purpose of collecting environmental pollution tax is to raise the fund, and then utilize the tax revenue lever to protect our environment.Secondly, it is a good way to raise people’s environmental awareness by putting a pollution tax on private cars. If people suffer from the financial loss when making a decision, they will think more about their decision. Then they will consider more when deciding to buy a private car. Consequently, the increase rate of the number of the private cars can be controlled.In a word, it is a very good and necessary attempt to use the means of taxation to treat the pollution. Of course, it must be kept in mind that all people, including the private car owners, should try their best to protect the environment.2006年专四作文真题：Saving Money is a Good Habit(省钱是好习惯)——关于个人生活Direction：Recently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shenyang. The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow’s money today is better. What do you think?Write a composition of about 200 words: Saving Money is a Good HabitYou are to write in three parts:In the first part, state clearly what your view is.In the second part, support your view with appropriate reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.写作指南：这是典型的立场观点选择题型。

2011英语专四作文

2011英语专四作文英文回答：In the realm of education, the debate betweentraditional and modern teaching methods has persisted for decades, each approach boasting its own set of advantages and drawbacks. However, in the contemporary era marked by rapid technological advancements and the proliferation of digital resources, it is imperative to embrace the benefits of modern teaching methods to promote effective and engaging learning experiences for students.One of the primary strengths of modern teaching methods lies in their ability to cater to diverse learning styles. By incorporating multimedia elements, simulations, and interactive activities, educators can create a more accessible and stimulating learning environment that appeals to both auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners. Moreover, the use of technology allows for personalized learning paths, enabling students to progress at their ownpace and focus on areas where they need additional support.Furthermore, modern teaching methods enhance collaboration and communication among students. Online platforms and digital tools facilitate peer-to-peer interaction, fostering a sense of community and encouraging students to engage in critical discussions and problem-solving exercises. By leveraging the power of technology, educators can create virtual learning spaces where students can connect with each other and with experts in the field, transcending the limitations of traditional classroom settings.In addition to their pedagogical benefits, modern teaching methods offer practical advantages as well. The integration of technology streamlines administrative tasks, such as grading and feedback, freeing up educators to dedicate more time to supporting students' learning. Additionally, the accessibility of online resources and materials reduces the need for physical textbooks and supplies, lowering the financial burden on students and promoting environmental sustainability.Despite the compelling advantages of modern teaching methods, it is essential to acknowledge and address their potential limitations. Concerns about digital equity and access to technology must be taken into account to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to benefit from these approaches. Moreover, the use of technology should be balanced with face-to-face interactions to maintain the social and emotional connections that are crucial for holistic development.In conclusion, while traditional teaching methods have their merits, it is evident that modern teaching methods offer significant advantages in the contemporary educational landscape. By leveraging technology and fostering innovation, educators can create more engaging, personalized, and collaborative learning experiences that empower students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.中文回答：在教育领域，传统教学方法和现代教学方法之间的争论已经持续了几十年，每种方法都有其自身的优点和缺点。

2011年专四作文题目

2011年专四作文题目Recently government agencies in some big cities have been studying the possiblity of putting a"pollution tax"on private cars.The amount of tax private car owners would have to pay would depend on the emission levels,i.e.engine or vehicle size.This has caused quite a stir among the public.The following are the supporters'and opponents'opinions.Read them carefully and write your response in about 200 words,in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue.Marks will be awarded for content relevance,content sufficiency,organization,language quality.Failure tofollow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.例文：Recently,government agencies in big cities have been considering taxing private car owners for pollution.This issue has given rise to a heated discussion.Some support,the pollution tax for it will contribute to humanhealth,sustainable development and environmentprotection.Some are against it for such a policy,a band-aid therapy to solve the problem of pollution,is hard to take effect and will hit the car-making industry heavily.Formy part,I'm all for the pollution tax.In the first place,private car owners should pay for the harm they do to the environment.It is an accepted fact that the environment has suffered greatly from car emissions,which partly account for deteriorating air quality and even speeding up global warming.Therefore,it is quite reasonable for private car owners,especiallyhigh-emission car owners,to pay a pullutiontax.Furthermore,with this tax,the government will hopefully curb the soaring number of private cars.For instance,some people may have to put aside the plan of buying a car or buy low-emission cars.In addition,such a tax serves as a warning of the grave situation of air pollution,which will then help raise people's awareness of environmental protection.To sum up,the pollution tax will be of great benefit in the long run and it should be strictly enforces.。

2011年专四真题及答案(完整)

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2011)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.British holiday habitsin the late 1970s, air travel became affordable／for the average family in the UK,／and more people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays.／After all, the British weather wa sn’t very good, even in summer,／so a lot of people left the country for a vacation.／In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average.／As a result, they started to go abroad in groups,／to places such as Spain and Greece.／Once they arrived at their destination,／they met with other groups of young people and had one long party.／British holidaying habits have begun to change, however.／Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate,／so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather.／Also, going abroad is more expensive.／As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.／In the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the average family in the UK, and more people started travelling aboard for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather wasn’t very good even in summer. So a lot of people left the country for a vacation. In the 1980s and the 1990s, young people in the UK become well-fare on average. As a result, they started to go aboard in groups to places such as Spain and Greece. Once they arrived at their destination, they met with other groups of young people and had one long party. British holidaying habits have begun to change , however. Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate. So people do not need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, going aboard is more expensive. As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION 15分[20 MIN] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully andthen answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.CDBAC6-10 DACDB1. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT? CA. The show will have more stands this year.B. The show will have more visitors this year.C. The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year.D. The number of exhibition days will be the same this year.2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would include DA. a catalogue.B. a poster.C. two desks.D. four chairs.3. During the conversation, the man seems to be more interested in BA. the size of the show.B. the cost of the stand.C. the basic furniture.D. the visitor number.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4. What is Jim interested in? AA. Investing in the company’s product.B. Buying a new educational computer.C. Joining the computer company.D. Reading the campaign plan.5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPT CA. family magazines.B. Sunday newspapers.C. morning television.D. teenage magazines.6. The advertisements are intended to be seen by DA. parents only.B. children only.C. school teachers.D. whole families.7. Linda sounds about the success of the campaign plan. AA. confidentB. hesitantC. uncertainD. delightedQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPT CA. a book shop.B. a paper factory.C. a school.D. a fastfood restaurant.9. From the conversation, we learn that John DA. has no interest.B. has only one interest.C. has two interests.D. has quite a few interests.10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in John’s experience of BA. working in a paper factory.B. working in a youth club.C. looking after his brother and sister.D. looking after his young friends.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.CADCB16-20 DACBB11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest is CA. 10 years.B. 14 years.C. 16 years.D. 20 years.12. It can be learned from the passage that BA. air journeys are quite often far from comfortable.B. air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flight.C. air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditions.D. airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment.13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPT AA. new engines.B. strong materials.C. proper maintenance.D. new interior.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment? CA. Assistant site manager.B. Carpenter supervisor.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Automobile service station manager.15. Who will also decide on the prices of products and services? BA. Airlines’ flight service manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Assistant site manager.D. Carpenter supervisor.16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises? DA. Assistant site manager.B. Airlines’ flight service manager.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Carpenter supervisor.17. Which job offers the highest salary? DA. Assistant site manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Carpenter supervisor.D. Airlines’ flight service manager.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. Where were the two men filmed? CA. In the jewelry shop.B. In the City Mall.C. Near the lorry.D. In the parking lot.19. Witnesses saw the two men BA. leave the lorry together.B. leave the lorry without hoods.C. run back to the lorry separately.D. run back to the lorry without hoods.20. Which of the following details is CORRECT? A 卡车LORRYA. The lorry was originally painted white.B. The lorry had no registration plates.C. The shorter man was the passenger.D. The taller man was the driver.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST21-25 BBACB26-30 CACDBIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.American astronauts would not return to the moon as plan if US congress passes president Obama’s propose budget. Obama’s budget which in cut funding in certain areas while increasing money used to create jobs would cancel NASA’s constellation programme. The programme has sought to send astronauts back to the moon by 2020. NASA’s programme also intend to study the idea on establishing the moon colony. The programme was set to follow the USA space agency shuttle missions which are due to end in September. On its website, the White House Budget Office says the programme to send astronauts to the moon is behind schedule, over budget and ever less important than other space investments. “U sing abroad range of criteria and independentview, panel determined that even fully funded NASA’s programme to repeat many of their achievements of the polar-Euro 50 years later was the least attractive reproach to specific separation as compared to potential alternatives.” the site says.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.A Russian cargo ship with about 30 crew members aboard was in danger of sinking off Russia’s eastern coast while storming weather interfered with rescue efforts stayed around it. TASS news agency sent Friday.I set for just outside of the ship and the crew chip middle off. The crew sent out distress signal but there was no explanation of the problem. Because of the severe weather aircraft can’t be used to rescue the crew. According to esh or TASS the vessel is about 19 miles from oil rig where rescue vessels abased while tugboat dispatched from land were still about 4 times farther away. The cargo ship had been on rue to a fishing area when they experiences the problems. The news agency reported. The ship host fish from boat to ports.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.Dozens of recording stars began converging on a Hollywood studio Monday to add their voices to a song. They hope raise millions of dollars for Haitian earthquake relief. The words and music are updated version of we’re the world, a song that raised least $30 million for African humanitarian programme 25 years ago. Linar reach who co-work the first song with Machael Jackson is organizing the effort. The original producer Quency Johns is using the same studio he used in 1985. Reporters and security surrounded Hansom Studios anticipating the arrival of limersing to libering MacDonald on Monday afternoon for what is expect to be a merry fund recording session. Smoky Robinson who sang on the original said the least 100 singers asked to take part does not include any of the 45 stars from the previous version. Organizers have not said when the song might be ready for the world to hear.Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.AT&T plans to spend 18 billion dollars in 2010 upgrading its wireless networks to handle the increasing a mart of new traffic. There is roughly 2 billion dollars more than the company had invested in the previous year. Specifically AT&T will add 2000 new sale sites and upgrade existing sale sites with 3 times more fablance than it had in 2009. This will increase capacity to connect the salety to AT&T’s may network. AT&T which is the only wireless operator in the US. selling iPhone had been the target of much criticism over this past year as many iPhone sperscrappers particularly in densely populated urban areas have complained about dropped calls, slow internet access and poor service. Some critics claimed the company has not been spending enough on network upgrade to keep up with growing demand. AT&T has acknowledge that it has faced some difficulties particularly in big cities, but the company is closing the gap.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.An Olympics security plan, five years in the making, is taking shape in Vancouver this week. The Canadian police since handing up the 900 million dollars security operation the largest in Canada’s history. It would involve 15000 police, private security and military personnel. The Winter Olympics would take pace from Feb. 12 to 28 in 2010 in Vancouver. Political protest may post big threats to the games. The threat of terrorist attack is really does low, but the memory of the 1972 Olympics has not gone away. That year a terrorist group attacked the athletes’village, eventually killing 11 Israeli athletes and coaches. It is no coincidence that in Vancouver security patrols are particularly evident around the low rise apart buildings with the athletes would be housed.In downtown Vancouver some roads are already closed and wrings of security fencing surround some key venues. Perched on top of fencing is never work from 900 surveillance cameras to detect intrusions.B 21. What did NASA’s Constellation Programme originally plan to do?A. To set up a moon colony by 2020.B. To send astronauts again to the moon by 2020.C. To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020.D. To create more jobs for NASA till 2020.D 22. NASA’s Constellation Programme would be cancelled mainly becauseA. there were important space missions.B. the space agency lacked funding for the programme.C. the current shuttle missions would continue.D. Congress failed to pass President Obama’s budget.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.A 23. The Russian cargo ship was sinking. What was the direct cause?A. No explanation of the problem.B. Long distance away from land.C. Slow rescue efforts.D. Severe weather.A 24. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible means of rescue?A. Aircraft.B. Tugboat.C. Nearby cargo ship.D. Vessels at the oil rig.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.B 25. Why did the singers meet in Hollywood?A. To raise money for African humanitarian efforts.B. To raise money for Haitian earthquake victims.C. To sing in memory of Michael Jackson.D. To make a recording of the original version of the song.D 26. Which o the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. The organizer is one of the co-writers of the first song.B. Singers will use the same recording studio as in 1985.C. The recording session s expected to last long.D. Stars from the original version will take part.Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.A 27. The additional 2 billion dollars will mainly be used toA. upgrade its network capacity.B. improve customer services.C. develop new products.D. market more iPhones.C 28. Where does A T&T face difficulties in particular?A. Nationwide.B. Overseas.C. In large cities.D. In remote towns.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.B 29. Where is the presence of security patrols most evident?A. Where matches take place.B. Where protests may take place.C. In downtown Vancouver.D. Around the athletes’ village.B 30. What is this news item mainly about?A. Political protest during the Olympics.B. Security operations during the Olympics.C. Olympics’ security forces.D. Security measures in buildings.PART III CLOZE 10分[15 MIN] Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.“Congratulations, Mr. Cooper. It’s a girl.”Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and (31) a different response from every man who hears these words. Some feel (32) when they receive the news, (33)others worry, wondering whether they will be good father. (34) there are some men who like children and may have had (35) experience with them, others do not particularly (36) children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. (37) other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have (38) willingly or unwillingly.Whatever the (39) to the birth of a child, it is obvious the shift from the role of husband to (40) of a father is a difficult task. (41) , unfortunately, few attempts have been made to (42) fathers in this resocialization (43) . Although numerous books have been written about mothers, (44) recently has literature focused on the (45) of a father.It is argued that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not (46) as great as the transition the wife must (47) to the mother's role. The mother's role seems to require a complete (48) in daily routine. (49) , the father’s role is less demanding and (50) .31-35 BDACB36-40 DACBD41-45 CABDA46-50 CBADB31. A. bring down B. bring forth C. bring off D. bring in32. A. emotional B. sentimental C. bewildered D. proud33. A. while B. when C. if D. as34. A. When B. If C. Although D. Yet35. A. considerate B. considerable C. considering D. considered36. A. care about B. care of C. care with D. care for37. A. For B. Of C. From D. Upon38. A. received B. taken C. accepted D. obtained39. A. reply B. reaction C. readiness D. reality40. A. what B. this C. one D. that41. A. As a result B. For example C. Yet D. Also42. A. educate B. cultivate C. inform D. convert43. A. step B. process C. point D. time44. A. / B. just C. quite D. only45. A. role B. work C. career D. position46. A. a little B. just C. nearly D. almost47. A. take B. make C. carry D. accept48. A. transformation B. realization C. socialization D. reception49. A. In addition B. Above all C. Generally D. However50. A. current B. immediate C. present D. quickPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 15分[15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51-55 DCABD56-60 BACBD61-65 ACBAB66-70 BACBD71-75 ACBDA76-80 CBADBD 51. My uncle is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is no longer the man he wasfifteen years ago.A. whichB. whomC. whoD. thatC 52. Which of the following sentences is a COMMAND?A. Beg your pardon.B. Have a good time.C. Never do that again!D. What noise you are making!A 53. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates purpose?A. She said it for fun, but others took her seriously.B. For all its effort, the team didn’t win the match.C. Linda has worked for the firm for twenty years.D. He set out for Beijing yesterday.B 54. When you have finished with the book, don’t forget to return it to Tim, ?A. do youB. will youC. don’t youD. won’t youD 55. In phrases like freezing cold, burning hot, or soaking wet, the –ING participle is usedA. as a command.B. as a condition.C. for concession.D. for emphasis.C 56. Which of the following italicized phrases is INCORRECT?A. The city is now ten times its original size.B. I wish I had two times his strength.C. The seller asked for double the usual price.D. They come here four times every year.C 57. It is not so much the language the cultural background that makes the bookdifficult to understand.A. asB. norC. butD. likeC 58. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?A. What do you think has happened to her?B. Who do you think the visiting professor is?C. How much do you think he earns every month?D. How quickly would you say he would come?B 59. The additional work will take weeks.A. the otherB. another twoC. other twoD. the moreD 60. Which of the following italicized parts is a subject clause (主语从句)?A. We are quite certain that we will get there in time.B. He has to face the fact that there will be no pay rise this year.C. She said that she had seen the man earlier that morning.D. It is sheer luck that the miners are still alive after ten days.B 61. It’s getting late. I’d rather you now.A. leftB. leaveC. are leavingD. will leaveC 62. In the sentence “The manager interviewed Jim himself in the morning”, the italicized wordis used to modifyA. the object.B. the verb.C. the subject.D. the prepositional phrase.B 63. There is no doubt the couple did the right thing in coming back home earlier thanplanned.A. whetherB. thatC. whyD. whenA 64. The sentence that expresses OFFER isA. I’ll get some drinks. What’ll you have?B. Does she need to book a ticket now?C. May I know your name?D. Can you return the book next week?B 65. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates a subject-predicate relation (主谓关系)?A. Mr Smith’s passport has been issued.B. The visitor’s arrival was reported in the news.C. John’s travel details have not been finalized.D. The new bookstore sells children’s stories.D 66. Our office has recently to a new computer system.A. alteredB. convertedC. transformedD. modifiedA 67. The crowd went as soon as the singer stepped onto the stage.A. wildB. emotionalC. uncontrolledD. unrestrictedC 68. Our school library is closed for repairs.A. shortlyB. quicklyC. temporarilyD. rapidlyB 69. John is up to his eyes in work at the moment. The underlined part means .A. very excitedB. very busyC. very tiredD. very efficientD 70. Victoria bumped into her brother quite by chance in the supermarket. The underlined wordmeans .A. riskB. opportunityC. possibilityD. luckD 71. “Look at those pretty girls’ skirts” is , because it is not clear whether the girls orthe skirts are “pretty’.A. ambiguousB. hiddenC. indirectD. indistinctC 72. House repairs, holidays, school fees and other have reduced his bank balance toalmost nothing.A. amountB. paymentC. expensesD. figuresA 73. It was really of you to remember my birthday.A. gratefulB. thoughtfulC. considerableD. generousD 74. You can go to a travel agency and ask for a holiday .A. introductionB. advertisementC. bookD. brochureA 75. The city government is building more roads to the increasing number of cars.A. accommodateB. receiveC. acceptD. holdB 76. They’ve lifted a two-year-long economic on the country.A. enclosureB. restrictionC. blockadeD. prohibitionA 77. Everyone is surprised that she has fallen out with her boy friend. The underlined part means.A. leftB. quarreledC. attackedD. defeatedA 78. His plan is carefully prepared and full of details, so it is a very one.A. elaborateB. refinedC. ambitiousD. complexD 79. The girl’s voice was so low that we could hear her.A. seldomB. almostC. onlyD. barelyB 80. She must have been pretty to fall for such an old trick.A. interestedB. gullibleC. enthusiasticD. shrewd PART V READING COMPREHENSION 20分[25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AWe have a crisis on our hands. You mean global warning? The world economy? No, the decline of reading. People are just not doing it anymore, especially the young. Who’s responsible? Actually, it’s more like, What is responsible? The Internet, of course, and everything that comes with it —Facebook, Twitter (微博). You can write your own list.There’s been a warning about the imminent death of literate civilization for a long time. In the 20th century, first it was the movies, then radio, then television that seemed to spell doom for the written world. None did. Reading survived; in fact it not only survived, it has flourished. The world is more literate than ever before —there are more and more readers, and more and more books.The fact that we often get our reading material online today is not something we should worry over. The electronic and digital revolution of the last two decades has arguably shown the way forward for reading and for writing. Take the arrival of e-book readers as an example. Devices like Kindle make reading more convenient and are a lot more environmentally friendly than the traditional paper book.As technology makes new ways of writing possible, new ways of reading are possible. Interconnectivity allows for the possibility of a reading experience that was barely imaginable before. Where traditional books had to make do with photographs and illustrations, an e-book can provide readers with an unlimited number of links: to texts, pictures, and videos. In the future, the way people write novels, history, and philosophy will resemble nothing seen in the past.On the other hand, there is the danger of trivialization. One Twitter group is offering its followers single-sentence-long “digests” of the great novels. War and Peace in a sentence? You must be joking. We should fear the fragmentation of reading. There is the danger that the high-speed connectivity of the Internet will reduce our attention span —that we will be incapable of reading anything of length or which requires deep concentration.In such a fast-changing world, in which reality seems to be remade each day, we need the ability to focus and understand what is happening to us. This has always been the function of literature and we should be careful not to let it disappear. Our society needs to be able to imagine the possibility of someone utterly in tune with modern technology but able to make sense of a dynamic, confusing world.In the 15th century, Johannes Guttenberg’s invention of the printing press in Europe had ahuge impact on civilization. Once upon a time the physical book was a challenging thing. We should remember this before we assume that technology is out to destroy traditional culture.81-85 BDBAC85-90 ACADB91-95 BADDC96-100 BCACB81. Which of the following paragraphs briefly reviews the historical challenges for reading?A. Paragraph One.B. Paragraph Two.C. Paragraph Three.D. Paragraph Four.82. The following are all cited as advantages of e-books EXCEPTA. multimodal content.B. environmental friendliness.C. convenience for readers.D. imaginative design.83. Which of the following can best describe how the author feels toward single-sentence-longnovels?A. Ironic.B. Worried.C. Sarcastic.D. Doubtful.84. According to the passage, people need knowledge of modern technology and tosurvive in the fast-changing society.A. good judgmentB. high sensitivityC. good imaginationD. the ability to focus85. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Technology pushes the way forward for reading and writing.B. Interconnectivity is a feature of new reading experience.C. Technology is an opportunity and a challenge for traditional reading.D. Technology offers a greater variety of reading practice.TEXT BI know when the snow melts and the first robins (知更鸟) come to call, when the laughter of children returns to the parks and playgrounds, something wonderful is about to happen.Spring cleaning.I’ll admit spring cleaning is a difficult notion for modern families to grasp. Today’s busy families hardly have time to load the dishwasher, much less clean the doormat. Asking the family。

2016-2011年英语专业四级作文真题及范文

2016年专四作文真题及范文Which Is More Important, Education or a Cheaper Holiday?范文（一）New research has shown that almost four out of ten parents in the UK have taken their children out of school to go on holidays. Cost is the main reason given by parents for sacr ificingtheir children‟s education. Parents are to be banned, however, by UK‟s Education Authority, from taking their children out of school to go during term time.Should local authorities stagger school holidays to enable families with children to take advantage of travel bargains? Or is it wrong for parents to jeopardize their children‟s education for the sake of a cheaper holiday? As far as I am concerned, education is more important. Firstly, children‟s education must come first. A cheap holiday during the school season shouldn‟t be the reason to take a child out of school. Some parents are not willing to sacrifice or schedule their lives in terms of their children‟s needs. This kind of attitude will influence their children deeply. It‟s no wonder so man y kids are not interested in school and don‟t take their study seriously. Secondly, school isn‟t day care center. It‟s an educational institution that needs every student to follow its rules. Taking a child on holiday when school is in session will disturb the order of the school.Besides, it is disruptive for the child, because he will have to catch up when he returns.All in all, taking children out of school for a cheaper holiday is irresponsible behavior. Those parents would risk being fined financial ly and morally. It‟s not only kids that need to grow up——a lot of parents need to as well.范文（二）When it comes to whether parents should take their children to spend holidays during term-time, views on the issue vary from person to person. Parents claim that by doing so, they can save a lot of money born of busy school holidays. Educational officials strongly oppose this tendency on the ground that it encourages truancy, which in turn damages a child‟s education. From my perspective, the merits of banning term-time holidays outweigh its demerits.To begin with, taking tough measures on this kind of truancy is conducive to the normal teaching process, one of the key elements to guarantee kid‟s academic performance. As we know, currently, teachers have the discretion to approve a certain time of absence from school for each child, which is supposed to be for illness and is not supposed to be granted for holidays. By definitely abolishing the right of head teachers to “authorize absence” from the classroom,those teachers can rarely be pestered by parents who want to take children to go on a holiday just to save money, which severely disrupts teaching process. What …s more, without strict penalties imposed on the parents who lead to their kid‟s playing truant, those parents can gradually view asking for holiday leave as a right. Once this cultural expectation is formed, the level of truancy will dramatically increase.Accordingly, the growing trend of term-time holidays should be banned with no delay. In this way, teachers can impart knowledge without disturbance and parents will be deterred from saving money at the expense of sacrificing their kid‟s education.2015年专四作文真题及范文How I Deal with StressIn today‟s increasingly competitive society, the tempo①of people‟s living is speeding up and more and more people are loaded with a growing amount of stress and tension. Everyone feels overwhelmed②and stressed in some way, as stress is an unavoidable consequence of life. The moments when I was caught up in extreme stress and overwhelm are when I was experiencing great difficulties finding satisfactory jobs.So what can we do when we feel overwhelmed and stressed about the things over which we have little control? In my opinion, one way to work off③stress is to get moving. When I am stressed, I just take a walk, after which I always feel calmer and relaxed. Besides, I‟ve learned to confide my stress s to④others, which does help a lot. Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and encouragement. Last but not least, I try to get enough rest and eat well, both of which enable me to be healthy enough and properly fueled to help me de-stress⑤.As is mentioned above, like it or not, it is impossible for us to live completely free of stress. However, as long as we can come up with our own ways to cope with it, stress will not discourage us from living a pleasant life.闪光词句1. tempo节奏2.overwhelmed难以承受的3. work off渐渐消除4.confidesth. to sb.向某人吐露某事5. de-stress(使)减压SECTION B NOTE-WRITING参考范文April 20th, 2015Dear Mary,I‟d like to send you the book W olf Totem, which tells a story of the relationship between wolves and human beings. To begin with, the book is a reminder for us①to protect the environment that we‟ve done harm to②. Meanwhile, this book emphasizes the importance of teamwork, because it is the wolves‟teamwork that makes them powerful. I believe you can benefit a lot from③the book.Y ours sincerely,2014年专四作文真题及范文Nowadays, there is a widespread concern over the issue that should English majors study math. Some people hold that all of students should study math, others do not agree.As for me, I agree with the later opinion. WIth university budgets cut, more and more universities choose to cancel math education. Providing math as part of education helps develop intelligence that leads to greater success in school and in life. Every student in the nation should have an education in math until they prepare to work. Universities should do everything they can to spread the importance of math. And advance the resort of matheducation as part of the core. Giving a student opportunity to study accounting can promote his or her later success in society. Reseachers have found that students involved in math likely to succeed in society.Math is not only a skill, but also a culture in a word , non english majors study english in college is benefit to their life and future. They should study Math in college.2013年专四作文真题及范文SECTION A COMPOSITIONMost of us, as students, are careful with our money in daily life: we collect all kinds of coupons(优惠券); we look for group-buy deals if we eat out or travel; we don''t buy clothes unless in a sale. However, some people think that all this may not make us smart consumers. What is your opinion?Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words.Y ou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your view is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons or your experience(s) to support your opinion.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Y ou should supply an appropriate tittle for your composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50—60 words based on the following situation:Y our former high-school classmate(Mathew or Grace) is coming to visit you in the dorm. But, you have got something urgent to do and thus cannot wait for him/her there. Leave a note on the door, expressing your apology and telling him/her how to find you. Y ou must make clear where you are in the note.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.【参考范文】SECTION AThe advantages of being careful with money in daily lifeNowadays, there is a hot debate on whether people, including students should be careful with their money in their daily life since they try their best to save money. Some people think it is not good todo so because this may not make people smart consumers. But in my eyes, the advantages of being careful with money in daily life outweigh the disadvantages.First, being careful with money is a virtue that can always benefit people. Being thrifty is of great help, especially when the economic status around the world is not very good and it becomes harder to earn money than before. A good habit of being careful with money will help many people go through this difficult period or any other difficult financial situation in their life. People with this awareness will think carefully before deciding to buy anything. For sudents, this awareness is also of great help since they mainly depend on their parents for financial supports. When they keep this awareness in their mind, they will definitely avoid wasting money.Secondly, being careful with money is, in fact, a good way of practicsing how to manage one''s money. In current society, it is necessary to learn somthing about finance. But theories are usually hard to learn. In contrast, most people can learn quickly by practising. Being careful with money means an efficient use of money, which, in essence, equals to part of the job of a financial planner. Being careful with money can teach people to make best use of their money.It is true that being too careful with money may have somedisadvantages; for example, it may cause people to ignore other aspects of commodities. But overall this behavior is good and has its reality basis. Money-consciousness is always needed in the market-oriented economy.SECTION BApril 20Dear Mathew,I''m writing to show my apology for being unable to wait for you in my dorm. I''m really sorry but I have something urgent to do. Y ou can come to Room 1003, No. 3 Teaching Building to find me. The map on the back of the note will help you. I''ll wait for you there.2012年英语专四考试作文题目：端午节The Dragon Boat FestivalThe Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. This festival is to commemorate the death of QU Y uan, an upright and honest poet and statesman who is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself in a river.The most important activity of this festival is the Dragon Boatraces. It symbolizes people's attempts to rescue Qu Yuan. In the current period, these races also demonstrate the virtues of cooperation and teamwork.Besides, the festival has also been marked by eating zong zi (glutinous rice). Zong zi is made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. People who mourned the death of Qu threw Zong zi into the river to feed his ghost every year.With the changes of the times, the memorial turns to be a time for protection from evil and disease for the rest of year. People will hang healthy herbs on the front door to clear the bad luck of the house. Although the significance of the festival might be different with the past, it still gives the observer an opportunity to glimpse a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.2011年专四作文真题及范文April 20, 2008Dear my friend,The summer vacation is coming next month. I hope you will visit our home town and stay with us. It's very beautiful here with everything in bloom now. If possible, you can come here by the trainNo. 1010, which will arrive here at 18:00.I am looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Sincerely2011年专四作文真题参考范文Should private car owners be taxed for pollution?私家车主是否应交污染税?With the development of society, many people can afford a car. As the number of the cars is rising, we are facing some problems. One big problem is the pollution caused by the use of cars. In order to solve this problem, government agencies in some big cities recently suggest that a “pollution tax” should be put on private cars in order to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. For my part, I agree to this viewpoint, and my reasons are as follows:To begin with, cars contribute to the environmental pollution. For example, a lot of big cities in China are now plagued by serious air pollution. Then it is the responsibility of these private car owners to pay for the pollution and they should be taxed. The purpose of collecting environmental pollution tax is to raise the fund, and then utilize the tax revenue lever to protect our environment.Secondly, it is a good way to raise people‟s environm ental awareness by putting a pollution tax on private cars. If people suffer from the financial loss when making a decision, they will think more about their decision. Then they will consider more when deciding to buy a private car. Consequently, the increase rate of the number of the private cars can be controlled.In a word, it is a very good and necessary attempt to use the means of taxation to treat the pollution. Of course, it must be kept in mind that all people, including the private car owners, should try their best to protect the environment.。

2011年6月四级作文真题及范文

作文题目是：购Online Shopping 1. 现在上购物已成为一种时尚2. 上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题 3. 我的建议参考范文1 Nowadays with the ever rapid development and increasing popularity of the information technology , shopping on the internet has been a fashion especially among the youngsters. Online shopping has made our daily life more convenient and comfortable. For example , shopping on the internet can save students a great deal of time on the way between home and store, so they would be able to concentrate more time and energy on their academic work. The internet has shorten the distance between manufacturers and consumers and thus we can even buy goods in other countries .On the other hand , lack of the face to face deal makes online shopping less reliable and trustworthy. What’ s more the delivery will increase the risk of items’ damage. In my opinion, shopping on the internet is a irreversible trend. More and more people will be accustomed to it. It will be much more popular in the near future. And at the same time we should take some measures to make it perfect. 参考范文2 Nowadays, with the rapid development of information technology, online shopping has gained great popularity among more and more web users. For example, it is fashionable for youngsters to purchase daily essentials, such as books, clothes, electrical equipment, on some famous website, like Taobao, EBay and Alibaba. Undoubtedly speaking, online shopping has many advantages. Firstly, compared with traditional shopping, it’s very convenient. What you need to do is just clicking your mouse and waiting instead of going out by foot or driving. Secondly, more choices than real store are another attraction to customers. However, in spite of convenience and more choices of online shopping, we cannot turn a blind eye to its disadvantages. Obviously, quality problem is its first disadvantage. It’s common that articles aren’t so good just as they are described online that customers always buy fake commodities. In addition, it’s troublesome and annoying for many customers to make a change when they are not satisfied with what they bought online. As a college student, I like online shopping but I expected that effective measures should be taken to make it better。

2011年专四作文真题范文

2011专八真题作文部分：Should famous Chinese sites of historical interest charge higher fees during peak travel seasons?With social and economic development, our people have more time and money to visit famous sites of historical interest. Their visits, on the one hand, can enrich their own life and meanwhile bring the sites substantial incomes. On the other hand, too many visits, especially during peak travel peak when there are more visitors, have caused huge problems. One solution to this is to charge higher fees during peak travel seasons, which I think is necessary and I am in complete favor of this decision.As we all know, today there is no entrance fee charged for many parks in our country while almost all famous sites of historical interest still need an entry fee. Some people can not accept this for they think that both parks and famous sites of historical interest are part of public services. They should have free access to them or at least shouldn’t pay too much for the visit since they have already paid taxes to the government. Then it is far impossible for those people to allow the sites to charge higher fees during peak travel seasons.On the surface, the arguments that people opposing to entry fees charged for famous sites of historical interest hold seem reasonable. But in fact, those people have ignored the unique features of famous sites of historical interest which normally imply ample historical and cultural values. Those sites differ from common parks. The relics in these sites are precious and fragile to destroy, and usually need special and professional preservation and administration, which turn out to be an expensive exercise that constantly demands resources. Entry fees must be charged. During peak travel seasons,there is no better measure than raising the entry fees to reduce the number of tourists. The purpose of charging higher fees is to stop some people’ visits so as to better protect the valuable relics and at the same time ensure the safety of the tourists. It is obvious that some people will give up their visits considering the higher fees. Here economic means are applied to conserve precious things at the sites of historical interest in an appropriate and sustainable way.In a word, due to the unique features of relics and the need of the sustainable protection of sites of historical interest, we must control the number of visitors, especially during the peak travel seasons when there are too many tourists, to diminish the impact of human activities on these sites to its lowest level. And charging higher fees during the peak travel seasons, an effective economic means of regulation will be of great importance.2012 八级怎样对待使用手机Along with the advance of science and technology, electronic products, such as computer, MP3,and cell phone and so on. Among them, cell phone exerts a big influence on our daily life.It has dramatically changed our way of communication and socializing. As to its virtues and defects about cell phone, people's opinion are widely varied.Recently, a professor named Baron conducted a survey among 2000 college students and consulted their attitudes toward cell phone. Conclusion was reached that the biggest advantage of cell phone is that it can connect the users with other people through short message, which is very convenient compared with traditional letter writing and also very cheap with the telephone call taking into consideration.As every coin has two sides, the very virtue of the cell phone is also the biggest disadvantage,which makes other people can easily fine them with a call even a message.Cell phone are gradually intruding upon the private space of people.For the most part, I agree with professor Baron' s conclusion. Let me first illustrate its virtues. It indeed save much time and efforts when we want to find a helping hand.It also shortens the distance between people,no matter how far two people are, they can easily get in touch with each other through a call and tell each other about what funny or sad things they come upon. The most obvious advantage of short message is that it makes people familiar and intimate. Sometimes ,people feel awkward to say something to others through face to face communication or making a phone call, the short message come to rescue, all the discomfort will be diminished for the messages covering the emotional effect. Messages are very popular and prevailing when a festival or delightful event comes. People can pass their blessing and wished with decent to others,even they are just nodding acquaintances. fROM .For its defects, it is really annoying. Scan messages and harassing calls have gained access to us. We have to take time and energy to tackle these problems. And wheneverwe want to have a break or do some interesting things, we would be interrupted by phone calls or messages. Therefore, some people put forward their solutions that we could turn off the phone when we deem it is necessary or change the situation model of the phone to unreachable. These solutions really bring consolation to us, but they are very hard to apply. Suppose you are working for a company and yearning for promotion and increase in wages, you are hardly dare to do those things in fear a loss of big opportunity. Even if you are just an ordinary full time housewife, you are also incapable of doing that, simply because you have a large family to take care.Thus a new term was coined recently- cell phone syndrome, which refers to people can not live without cell phone. Some people even suffer from it that they have to force themselves to get away from cell phones. Though a lot of complaints about cell phone has emerged, its advantages, from my point of view, are far outweigh its disadvantages. Just as a saying goes that there is no perfect man on earth,so does cell phone. Thanks to cell phone, we are launch into a more efficient information change age. Every respect of our life are greatly benefited form it and it will uncertainly bring us to a brighter future.2011专四Should private car owners be taxed for pollution?With the rapid increase of private cars, the quality of air condition is decreasing day by day. Running on the city roads are cars which produce large amount of poisonous fumes, black smoke and unbearable traffic jams. A heated discussion has been aroused about whether the private car owners be taxed. I believe the owners should be taxed for the pollution their cars produce.You may ask why we should tax private car owners? The reasons are obvious as I am concerned. Actually, in China, traffic jams are becoming more and more severe during these years. Several cosmopolises, especially Shanghai, are suffering from disastrous traffic jams which lead to road ranges and other social problems. Furthermore,As John convert, a professor in Harvard University, and his teams studies show that 76% of launch cancer, 82%of heart diseases are related to air pollution including carbon dioxide and other poisonous fumes which are closely related with private cars. Last but never the least, the growing number of private cars refers to increasing energy consumption and mounting emission of the carbon dioxide, which contributes to the deterioration of the whole ecosystem, such as climate change, acid rain and greenhouse effect. As a consequence, the existence of human beings will be threatened as well as other creatures.Due to the negative effects of the soaring number of private cars, as far as I am concerned, it is high time for governments to tax private car to limit them. Only if we control the number, can we enjoy far more harmonious environment and fresher air. 2011年专四作文真题及听友参考范文Should private car owners be taxed for pollution?私家车主是否应交污染税？With the development of society, many people can afford a car. As the number of the cars is rising, we are facing some problems. One big problem is the pollution caused by the use of cars. In order to solve this problem, government agencies in some big cities recently suggest that a “pollution tax” should be put on private cars in or der to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. For my part, I agree to this viewpoint, andmy reasons are as follows:To begin with, cars contribute to the environmental pollution. For example, a lot of big cities in China are now plagued by serious air pollution. Then it is the responsibility of these private car owners to pay for the pollution and they should be taxed. The purpose of collecting environmental pollution tax is to raise the fund, and then utilize the tax revenue lever to protect our environment.Secondly, it is a good way to raise people’s environmental aw areness by putting a pollution tax on private cars. If people suffer from the financial loss when making a decision, they will think more about their decision. Then they will consider more when deciding to buy a private car. Consequently, the increase rate of the number of the private cars can be controlled.In a word, it is a very good and necessary attempt to use the means of taxation to treat the pollution. Of course, it must be kept in mind that all people, including the private car owners, should try their best to protect the environment.2012年英语专四考试作文题目：端午节The Dragon Boat FestivalThe Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. This festival is to commemoratethe death of QU Yuan, an upright and honest poet and statesman who is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself in a river.The most important activity of this festival is the Dragon Boat races. It symbolizes people's attempts to rescue Qu Yuan. In the current period, these races also demonstrate the virtues of cooperation and teamwork.Besides, the festival has also been marked by eating zong zi (glutinous rice). Zong zi is made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. People who mourned the death of Qu threw Zong zi into the river to feed his ghost every year.With the changes of the times, the memorial turns to be a time for protection from evil and disease for the rest of year. People will hang healthy herbs on the front door to clear the bad luck of the house. Although the significance of the festival might be different with the past, it still gives the observer an opportunity to glimpse a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.。

2011年英语专四作文及详解

2011年英语专四作文真题SECTION A Should Private Car Owners Be Taxed for Pollution?With the development of society, many people can afford a car. As the number of the cars is rising, we are facing some problems. One big problem is the pollution caused by the use of cars. In order to solve this problem, government agencies in some big cities recently suggest that a “pollution tax” should be put on private cars in order to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. For my part, I agree to this viewpoint, and my reasons are as follows: To begin with, cars contribute to the environmental pollution. For example, a lot of big cities in China are now plagued by serious air pollution. Then it is the responsibility of these private car owners to pay for the pollution and they should be taxed. The purpose of collecting environmental pollution tax is to raise the fund, and then utilize the tax revenue lever to protect our environment.Secondly, it is a good way to raise people’s environmental awareness by p utting a pollution tax on private cars. If people suffer from the financial loss when making a decision, they will think more about their decision. Then they will consider more when deciding to buy a private car. Consequently, the increase rate of the number of the private cars can be controlled.In a word, it is a very good and necessary attempt to use the means of taxation to treat the pollution. Of course, it must be kept in mind that all people, including the private car owners, should try their best to protect the environment.SECTION S NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:During the summer vocation you would like to invite your best friend to your home town. Write a note to him/her, extending your invitation and telling him/her how to get to your home town.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. 参考范文April 20, 2008 Dear John,The summer vacation is coming next month. I hope you will visit our home town and stay with us. It's very beautiful here with everything in bloom now. If possible, you can come here by the train No. 1010, which will arrive here at 18:00.I am looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Sincerely,Gina。

2015-2011年专四作文真题及范文

2015年专四作文真题及范文How I Deal with StressIn today’s increasingly competitive society, the tempo①of people’s living is speeding up and more and more people are loaded with a growing amount of stress and tension. Everyone feels overwhelmed②and stressed in some way, as stress is an unavoidable consequence of life. The moments when I was caught up in extreme stress and overwhelm are when I was experiencing great difficulties finding satisfactory jobs.So what can we do when we feel overwhelmed and stressed about the things over which we have little control? In my opinion, one way to work off③stress is to get moving. When I am stressed, I just take a walk, after which I always feel calmer and relaxed. Besides, I’ve learned to confide my stress s to④others, which does help a lot. Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and encouragement. Last but not least, I try to get enough rest and eat well, both of which enable me to be healthy enough and properly fueled to help me de-stress⑤.As is mentioned above, like it or not, it is impossible for us to live completely free of stress. However, as long as we can come up with our own ways to cope with it, stress will not discourage us from living a pleasant life.闪光词句1. tempo节奏2.overwhelmed难以承受的3. work off渐渐消除4.confidesth. to sb.向某人吐露某事5. de-stress(使)减压SECTION B NOTE-WRITING参考范文April 20th, 2015Dear Mary,I’d like to send you the book Wolf Totem, which tells a story of the relationship between wolves and human beings. To begin with, the book is a reminder for us①to protect the environment that we’ve done harm to②. Meanwhile, this book emphasizes the importance of teamwork, because it is the wolves’teamwork that makes them powerful. I believe you can benefit a lot from③the book.Yours sincerely,*** 2014年专四作文真题及范文Nowadays, there is a widespread concern over the issue that should English majors study math. Some people hold that all of students should study math, others do not agree.As for me, I agree with the later opinion. WIth university budgets cut, more and more universities choose to cancel math education. Providing math as part of education helps develop intelligence that leads to greater success in school and in life. Every student in the nation should have an education in math until they prepare to work. Universities should do everything they can to spread the importance of math. And advance the resort of math education as part of the core. Giving a student opportunity to study accounting can promote his or her later success in society. Reseachers have found that students involved in math likely to succeed in society.Math is not only a skill, but also a culture in a word , non english majors study english in college is benefit to their life and future. They should study Math in college.2013年专四作文真题及范文SECTION A COMPOSITIONMost of us, as students, are careful with our money in daily life: we collect all kinds of coupons(优惠券); we look for group-buy deals if we eat out or travel; we don''t buy clothes unless in a sale. However, some people think that all this may not make us smart consumers. What is your opinion?Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your view is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons or your experience(s) to support your opinion.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.You should supply an appropriate tittle for your composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50—60 words based on the following situation:Your former high-school classmate(Mathew or Grace) is coming to visit you in the dorm. But, you have got something urgent to do and thus cannot wait for him/her there. Leave a note on the door, expressing your apology and telling him/her how to find you. You must make clear where you are in the note.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.【参考范文】SECTION AThe advantages of being careful with money in daily lifeNowadays, there is a hot debate on whether people, including students should be careful with their money in their daily life since they try their best to save money. Some people think it is not good to do so because this may not make people smart consumers. But in my eyes, the advantages of being careful with money in daily life outweigh the disadvantages.First, being careful with money is a virtue that can always benefit people. Being thrifty is of great help, especially when the economic status around the world is not very good and it becomes harder to earn money than before. A good habit of being careful with money will help many people go through this difficult period or any other difficult financial situation in their life. People with this awareness will think carefully before deciding to buy anything. For sudents, this awareness is also of great help since they mainly depend on their parents for financial supports. When they keep this awareness in their mind, they will definitely avoid wasting money.Secondly, being careful with money is, in fact, a good way of practicsing how to manage one''s money. In current society, it is necessary to learn somthing about finance. But theories are usually hard to learn. In contrast, most people can learn quickly by practising. Being careful with money means an efficient use of money, which, in essence, equals to part of the job of a financial planner. Being careful with money can teach people to make best use of their money.It is true that being too careful with money may have some disadvantages; for example, it may cause people to ignore other aspects of commodities. But overall this behavior is good and has its reality basis.Money-consciousness is always needed in the market-oriented economy.SECTION BApril 20Dear Mathew,I''m writing to show my apology for being unable to wait for you in my dorm. I''m really sorry but I have something urgent to do. You can come to Room 1003, No. 3 Teaching Building to find me. The map on the back of the note will help you. I''ll wait for you there.2012年英语专四考试作文题目：端午节The Dragon Boat FestivalThe Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. This festival is to commemorate the death of QU Yuan, an upright and honest poet and statesman who is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself in a river.The most important activity of this festival is the Dragon Boat races. It symbolizes people's attempts to rescue Qu Yuan. In the current period, these races also demonstrate the virtues of cooperation and teamwork.Besides, the festival has also been marked by eating zong zi (glutinous rice). Zong zi is made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. People who mourned the death of Qu threw Zong zi into the river to feed his ghost every year.With the changes of the times, the memorial turns to be a time for protection from evil and disease for the rest of year. People will hang healthy herbs on the front door to clear the bad luck of the house. Although the significance of the festival might be different with the past, it still gives the observer an opportunity to glimpse a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.2011年专四作文真题及范文历年专四作文真题是专四考生们参考复习的重要资料，新东方在线整理了2011年专四作文真题及范文供考生们参考练习。

2011年专四作文真题-私家车是否应该交污染税

Nowadays, there is a growing popularity of Internet surfing on college campus. An increasing number of students, majoring either in science or engineering or in liberal arts, spend many hours surfing the Internet with keen interest every day.Internet surfing has attracted college students like magnets because it is the world of Internet and the world of globalization. First, with the global coverage of Internet, we can reach out and touch anyone at any place of the world. Via Internet, we can send and receive E-mails at any time much faster, cheaper and more effective than conventional means such as telephone, telex and fax. Next, via access to the home pages of libraries, universities, journals and news agencies, and research organizations, we can easily acquire all kinds of information, to know what is going on all over the world. Finally, by clicking the mouse, we are capable of doing such important things as shopping, finding jobs, making friends, down-loading files and programs, doing business, publishing papers and freely airing our opinions on all sorts of interesting issues. What is more, Internet offers many opportunities. For example, we can work, educate ourselves and communicate with others at home via Internet.In the Information Age, it is difficult to imagine modern life without Internet. With the rapid development of Information Technology industry, successful dot-com companies mushroomed everywhere. Internet is revolutionizing our economy, our society and our life.。

2011年专四真题及答案(完整版,免费奉献)

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2011)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION[15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION[20 MIN]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT?A. The show will have more stands this year.B. The show will have more visitors this year.C. The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year.D. The number of exhibition days will be the same this year.2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would includeA. a catalogue.B. a poster.C. two desks.D. four chairs.3. During the conversation, the man seems to be more interested inA. the size of the show.B. the cost of the stand.C. the basic furniture.D. the visitor number.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4. What is Jim interested in?A. Investing in the company‟s product.B. Buying a new educational computer.C. Joining the computer company.D. Reading the campaign plan.5. The advertisements will be placed in all the followingEXCEPTA. family magazines.B. Sunday newspapers.C. morning television.D. teenage magazines.6. The advertisements are intended to be seen byA. parents only.B. children only.C. school teachers.D. whole families.7. Linda sounds about the success of the campaign plan.A. confidentB. hesitantC. uncertainD. delightedQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPTA. a book shop.B. a paper factory.C. a school.D. a fastfood restaurant.9. From the conversation, we learn that JohnA. has no interest.B. has only one interest.C. has two interests.D. has quite a few interests.10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in John‟s experience ofA. working in a paper factory.B. working in a youth club.C. looking after his brother and sister.D. looking after his young friends.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest isA. 10 years.B. 14 years.C. 16 years.D. 20 years.12. It can be learned from the passage thatA. air journeys are quite often far from comfortable.B. air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flight.C. air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditions.D. airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment.13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPTA. new engines.B. strong materials.C. proper maintenance.D. new interior.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment?A. Assistant site manager.B. Carpenter supervisor.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Automobile service station manager.15. Who will also decide on the prices of products and services?A. Airlines‟ flight service manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Assistant site manager.D. Carpenter supervisor.16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises?A. Assistant site manager.B. Airlines‟ flight service manager.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Carpenter supervisor.17. Which job offers the highest salary?A. Assistant site manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Carpenter supervisor.D. Airlines‟ flight service manager.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. Where were the two men filmed?A. In the jewelry shop.B. In the City Mall.C. Near the lorry.D. In the parking lot.19. Witnesses saw the two menA. leave the lorry together.B. leave the lorry without hoods.C. run back to the lorry separately.D. run back to the lorry without hoods.20. Which of the following details is CORRECT?A. The lorry was originally painted white.B. The lorry had no registration plates.C. The shorter man was the passenger.D. The taller man was the driver.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. What did NASA‟s Constellation Programme originally plan to do?A. To set up a moon colony by 2020.B. To send astronauts again to the moon by 2020.C. To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020.D. To create more jobs for NASA till 2020.22. NASA‟s Constellation Programme would be cancelled mainly becauseA. there were important space missions.B. the space agency lacked funding for the programme.C. the current shuttle missions would continue.D. Congress failed to pass President Obama‟s budget.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.23. The Russian cargo ship was sinking. What was the direct cause?A. No explanation of the problem.B. Long distance away from land.C. Slow rescue efforts.D. Severe weather.24. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible means of rescue?A. Aircraft.B. Tugboat.C. Nearby cargo ship.D. Vessels at the oil rig.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25. Why did the singers meet in Hollywood?A. To raise money for African humanitarian efforts.B. To raise money for Haitian earthquake victims.C. To sing in memory of Michael Jackson.D. To make a recording of the original version of the song.26. Which o the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. The organizer is one of the co-writers of the first song.B. Singers will use the same recording studio as in 1985.C. The recording session s expected to last long.D. Stars from the original version will take part.Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27. The additional 2 billion dollars will mainly be used toA. upgrade its network capacity.B. improve customer services.C. develop new products.D. market more iPhones.28. Where does AT&T face difficulties in particular?A. Nationwide.B. Overseas.C. In large cities.D. In remote towns.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. Where is the presence of security patrols most evident?A. Where matches take place.B. Where protests may take place.C. In downtown Vancouver.D. Around the athletes‟ village.30. What is this news item mainly about?A. Political protest during the Olympics.B. Security operations during the Olympics.C. Olympics‟ security forces.D. Security measures in buildings.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.“Congratulations, Mr. Cooper. It‟s a girl.”Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and (31) a different response from every man who hears these words. Some feel (32) when they receive the news, (33) others worry, wondering whether they will be good father. (34)there are some men who like children and may have had (35) experience with them, others do not particularly (36) children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. (37) other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have (38) willingly or unwillingly.Whatever the (39) to the birth of a child, it is obvious the shift from the role of husband to (40) of a father is a difficult task. (41) , unfortunately, few attempts have been made to (42) fathers in this resocialization (43) . Although numerous books have been written about mothers, (44) recently has literature focused on the (45) of a father.It is argued that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not (46) as great as the transition the wife must (47) to the mother's role. The mother's role seems to require a complete (48) in daily routine. (49) , the father‟s role is less demanding and (50) .31. A. bring down B. bring forth C. bring offD. bring in32. A. emotional B. sentimental C. bewilderedD. proud33. A. while B. when C. if D. as34. A. When B. If C. Although D. Yet35. A. considerate B. considerable C. consideringD. considered36. A. care about B. care of C. care withD. care for37. A. For B. Of C. From D. Upon38. A. received B. taken C. accepted D. obtained39. A. reply B. reaction C. readiness D.reality40. A. what B. this C. one D. that41. A. As a result B. For example C. Yet D. Also42. A. educate B. cultivate C. inform D. convert43. A. step B. process C. point D. time44. A. / B. just C. quite D. only45. A. role B. work C. career D. position46. A. a little B. just C. nearly D. almost47. A. take B. make C. carry D. accept48. A. transformation B. realization C. socializationD. reception49. A. In addition B. Above all C. GenerallyD. However50. A. current B. immediate C. presentD. quickPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY[15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. My uncle is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is nolonger the man he was fifteen years ago.A. whichB. whomC. whoD. that52. Which of the following sentences is a COMMAND?A. Beg your pardon.B. Have a good time.C. Never do that again!D. What noise you are making!53. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates purpose?A. She said it for fun, but others took her seriously.B. For all its effort, the team didn‟t win the match.C. Linda has worked for the firm for twenty years.D. He set out for Beijing yesterday.54. When you have finished with the book, don‟t forget to return it to Tim, ?A. do youB. will youC. don‟t youD. won‟t you55. In phrases like freezing cold, burning hot, or soaking wet, the –ING participle is usedA. as a command.B. as a condition.C. for concession.D. for emphasis.56. Which of the following italicized phrases is INCORRECT?A. The city is now ten times its original size.B. I wish I had two times his strength.C. The seller asked for double the usual price.D. They come here four times every year.57. It is not so much the language the culturalbackground that makes the book difficult to understand.A. asB. norC. butD. like58. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?A. What do you think has happened to her?B. Who do you think the visiting professor is?C. How much do you think he earns every month?D. How quickly would you say he would come?59. The additional work will take weeks.A. the otherB. another twoC. other twoD. the more60. Which of the following italicized parts is a subject clause (主语从句)?A. We are quite certain that we will get there in time.B. He has to face the fact that there will be no pay rise this year.C. She said that she had seen the man earlier that morning.D. It is sheer luck that the miners are still alive after ten days.61. It‟s getting late. I‟d rather you now.A. leftB. leaveC. are leavingD. will leave62. In the sentence “The manager interviewed Jim himself in themorning”, the italicized word is used to modifyA. the object.B. the verb.C. the subject.D. the prepositional phrase.63. There is no doubt the couple did the right thing incoming back home earlier than planned.A. whetherB. thatC. whyD. when64. The sentence that expresses OFFER isA. I‟ll get some drinks. What‟ll you have?B. Does she need to book a ticket now?C. May I know your name?D. Can you return the book next week?65. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates asubject-predicate relation (主谓关系)?A. Mr Smith’s passport has been issued.B. The visitor’s arrival was reported in the news.C. John’s travel details have not been finalized.D. The new bookstore sells children’s stories.66. Our office has recently to a new computer system.A. alteredB. convertedC. transformedD. modified67. The crowd went as soon as the singer stepped onto the stage.A. wildB. emotionalC. uncontrolledD. unrestricted68. Our school library is closed for repairs.A. shortlyB. quicklyC. temporarilyD. rapidly69. John is up to his eyes in work at the moment. The underlined part means .A. very excitedB. very busyC. very tiredD. very efficient70. Victoria bumped into her brother quite by chance in thesupermarket. The underlined word means .A. riskB. opportunityC. possibilityD. luck71. “Look at those pretty girls‟ skirts” is , because it is notclear whether the girls or the skirts are “pretty‟.A. ambiguousB. hiddenC. indirectD. indistinct72. House repairs, holidays, school fees and other havereduced his bank balance to almost nothing.A. amountB. paymentC. expensesD. figures73. It was really of you to remember my birthday.A. gratefulB. thoughtfulC. considerableD. generous74. You can go to a travel agency and ask for a holiday .A. introductionB. advertisementC. bookD. brochure75. The city government is building more roads to the increasing number of cars.A. accommodateB. receiveC. acceptD. hold76. They‟ve lifted a two-year-long economic on the country.A. enclosureB. restrictionC. blockadeD. prohibition77. Everyone is surprised that she has fallen out with her boyfriend. The underlined part means .A. leftB. quarreledC. attackedD. defeated78. His plan is carefully prepared and full of details, so it is a very one.A. elaborateB. refinedC. ambitiousD. complex79. The girl‟s voice was so low that we could hear her.A. seldomB. almostC. onlyD. barely80. She must have been pretty to fall for such an old trick.A. interestedB. gullibleC. enthusiasticD. shrewdPART V READING COMPREHENSION[25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AWe have a crisis on our hands. You mean global warning? The world economy? No, the decline of reading. People are just not doing it anymore, especially the young. Who‟s responsible?Actually, it‟s more like, What is responsible? The Internet, of course, and everything that comes with it —Facebook, Twitter (微博). You can write your own list.There‟s been a warning about the imminent death of literate civilization for a long time. In the 20th century, first it was the movies, then radio, then television that seemed to spell doom for the written world. None did. Reading survived; in fact it not only survived, it has flourished. The world is more literate than ever before —there are more and more readers, and more and more books.The fact that we often get our reading material online today is not something we should worry over. The electronic and digital revolution of the last two decades has arguably shown the way forward for reading and for writing. Take the arrival of e-book readers as an example. Devices like Kindle make reading more convenient and are a lot more environmentally friendly than the traditional paper book.As technology makes new ways of writing possible, new ways of reading are possible. Interconnectivity allows for the possibility of a reading experience that was barely imaginable before. Where traditional books had to make do with photographs and illustrations, an e-book can provide readerswith an unlimited number of links: to texts, pictures, and videos. In the future, the way people write novels, history, and philosophy will resemble nothing seen in the past.On the other hand, there is the danger of trivialization. One Twitter group is offering its followers single-sentence-long “digests” of the great novels. War and Peace in a sentence? You must be joking. We should fear the fragmentation of reading. There is the danger that the high-speed connectivity of the Internet will reduce our attention span —that we will be incapable of reading anything of length or which requires deep concentration.In such a fast-changing world, in which reality seems to be remade each day, we need the ability to focus and understand what is happening to us. This has always been the function of literature and we should be careful not to let it disappear. Our society needs to be able to imagine the possibility of someone utterly in tune with modern technology but able to make sense of a dynamic, confusing world.In the 15th century, Johannes Guttenberg‟s invention of the printing press in Europe had a huge impact on civilization. Once upon a time the physical book was a challenging thing. We should remember this before we assume that technology is out todestroy traditional culture.81. Which of the following paragraphs briefly reviews the historical challenges for reading?A. Paragraph One.B. Paragraph Two.C. Paragraph Three.D. Paragraph Four.82. The following are all cited as advantages of e-books EXCEPTA. multimodal content.B. environmental friendliness.C. convenience for readers.D. imaginative design.83. Which of the following can best describe how the author feelstoward single-sentence-long novels?A. Ironic.B. Worried.C. Sarcastic.D. Doubtful.84. According to the passage, people need knowledge of moderntechnology and to survive in the fast-changing society.A. good judgmentB. high sensitivityC. good imaginationD. the ability to focus85. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Technology pushes the way forward for reading and writing.B. Interconnectivity is a feature of new reading experience.C. Technology is an opportunity and a challenge for traditional reading.D. Technology offers a greater variety of reading practice.TEXT BI know when the snow melts and the first robins (知更鸟) come to call, when the laughter of children returns to the parks and playgrounds, something wonderful is about to happen.Spring cleaning.I‟ll admit spring cleaning is a difficult notion for modernfamilies to grasp. Today‟s busy families hardly have time to load the dishwasher, much less clean the doormat. Asking the family to spend the weekend collecting winter dog piles from the melting snow in the backyard is like announcing there will be no more Wi-Fi. It interrupts the natural order.“Honey, what say we spend the weekend beating the rugs, sorting through the boxes in the basement and painting our bedroom a nice lemony yellow?” I say.“Can we at least wait until the NBA matches are over?” my husband answers.But I tell my family, spring cleaning can’t wait. The temperature has risen just enough to melt snow but not enough for Little League practice to start. Some flowers are peeking out of the thawing ground, but there is no lawn to seed, nor garden to tend. Newly wakened from our winter‟s hibernation (冬眠), yet still needing extra blankets at night, we open our windows to the first fresh air floating on the breeze and all of the natural world demanding “Awake and be clean!”Biologists offer a theory about this primal impulse to clean out every drawer and closet in the house at spring‟s first light, which has to do with melatonin, the sleepytime hormone (激素) our bodies produce when it‟s dark. When spring‟s light comes,the melatonin diminishes, and suddenly we are awakened to the dusty, virus-filled house we‟ve been hibernating in for four months.I tell my family about the science and psychology of a good healthy cleaning at spring‟s arrival. I speak to them about life‟s greatest rewards waiting in the removal of soap scum from the bathtub, which hasn‟t been properly cleaned since the first snowfall.“I‟ll do it,”says the eldest child, a 21-year-old college student who lives at home.“You will? Wow!” I exclaim.Maybe after all these years, he‟s finally grasped the concept. Maybe he‟s expressing his rightful position as eldest child and role model. Or maybe he‟s going to Florida for a break in a couple of weeks and he‟s being nice to me who is the financial-aid officer.No matter. Seeing my adult son willingly cleaning that dirty bathtub gives me hope for the future of his 12-year-old brother who, instead of working, is found to be sleeping in the seat of the window he is supposed to be cleaning.“Awake and be clean!” I say.86. According to the passage, “…spring cleaning is difficultnotion for modern families to grasp”means that spring cleaningA. is no longer an easy practice to understand.B. is no longer part of modern family life.C. requires more family members to be involved.D. calls for more complicated skills and knowledge.87. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be included in family spring cleaning?A. Beating the rugs.B. Cleaning the window.C. Restoring Wi-Fi services.D. Cleaning the backyard.88. Why does the author say “spring cleaning can’t wait”?A. Because there will be more activities when it gets warmer.B. Because the air is fresher and the breeze is lighter.C. Because the whole family is full of energy at spring time.D. Because the snow is melting and the ground is thawing.89. Which of the following interpretations of the biologists‟theory about melatonin is INCORRECT?A. The production of melatonin in our bodies varies at different times.B. Melatonin is more likely to cause sleepiness in our bodies.C. The reduction of melatonin will cause wakefulness in our bodies.D. The amount of melatonin remains constant in our bodies.90. Which of the following can best sum up the author‟s overallreaction to her adult son‟s positive response to spring cleaning?A. Surprised and skeptical.B. Elated and hesitant.C. Relieved and optimistic.D. Optimistic and hesitant.TEXT CThese days lots of young Japanese do omiai, literally, “meet and look.” Many of them do so willingly. In today‟s prosperous and increasingly conservative Japan, the traditional omiai kekkon, or arranged marriage, is thriving.But there is a difference. In the original omiai, the youngJapanese couldn‟t reject the partner chosen by his parents and their middleman. After World War II, many Japanese abandoned the arranged marriage as part of their rush to adopt the more democratic ways of their American conquerors. The Western ren’ai kekkon, or love marriage, became popular; Japanese began picking their own mates by dating and falling in love.But the Western way was often found wanting in an important respect: it didn‟t necessarily produce a partner of the right economic, social, and educational qualifications. “Today‟s young people are quite calculating,”says Chieko Akiyama, a social commentator.What seems to be happening now is a repetition of a familiar process in the country‟s history, the “Japanization”of an adopted foreign practice. The Western ideal of marrying for love is accommodated in a new omiai in which both parties are free to reject the match. “Omiai is evolving into a sort of stylized introduction,” Mrs. Akiyama says.Many young Japanese now date in their early twenties, but with no thought of marriage. When they reach the age —in the middle twenties for women, the late twenties for men —they increasingly turn to omiai. Some studies suggest that as many as40% of marriages each year are omiai kekkon. It‟s hard to be sure, say those who study the matter, because many Japanese couples, when polled, describe their marriage as a love match even if it was arranged.These days, doing omiai often means going to a computer matching service rather than to a nakodo. The nakodo of tradition was an old woman who knew all the kids in the neighbourhood and went around trying to pair them off by speaking to their parents; a successful match would bring her a wedding invitation and a gift of money. But Japanese today find it‟s less awkward to reject a proposed partner if the nakodo is a computer.Japan has about five hundred computer matching services. Some big companies, including Mitsubishi, run one for their employees. At a typical commercial service, an applicant pays $80 to $125 to have his or her personal data stored in the computer for two years and $200 or so more if a marriage results. The stored information includes some obvious items, like education and hobbies, and some not-so-obvious ones, like whether a person is the oldest child. (First sons, and to some extent first daughter, face an obligation of caring for elderly parents.)91. According to the passage, today‟s young Japanese preferA. a traditional arranged marriage.B. a new type of arranged marriage.C. a Western love marriage.D. a more Westernized love marriage.92. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. A Western love marriage tends to miss some Japanese values.B. Less attention is paid to the partner‟s qualification in arranged marriages.C. Young Japanese would often calculate their partner‟s wealth.D. A new arranged marriage is a repetition of the older type.93. According to the passage, the figure 40% (Paragraph Five) is uncertain becauseA. there has been a big increase in the number of arranged marriages.B. Western love marriage still remains popular among young Japanese.。

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

要求考生确立自己的观点，然后进行论证。

历年类似考题：
2010 Should College Students Hire Cleaners?
2009 Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment?
2007 Is It Wise to Make Friends Online?
2004 Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?
1994 TV: a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
本文要求学生就“”私家车是否应该交污染税”这一话题发表自己的意见。

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

第二部分：从两方面进行阐述。

首先由于私家车造成环境问题，所以私家车有义务交税，为国家环境建设所用。

其次纳税能提高人们的环保意识。

第三部分：进行总结，再次表明自己的观点。

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

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