四级英语作文求职信(共8篇)
1.四级英语作文求职信 篇一
Dear Sirs,
Im Li Ming, a sophomore majoring in English at XX University. I read in yesterdays newspaper that you are looking for a part-time secretary and I think Ill prove to be a real find for you.
During the past two years at university, I’ve taken over 18 compulsory and optional course, and have according improved my ability of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation considerably. Besides, I have learned a lot about foreign relations and trade. At leisure, I always try to grasp every precious opportunity to practice English with native speakers. As a matter of fact, Ive already tried some translation and interpretation jobs. I once worked as a temporary interpreter at the East China Export Commodities Fair. In addition, during the past two years, I have been working as a part-time tour guide. My jobs offered me good opportunities to improve my English and work competence and I enjoy them very much.
Two weeks from now, I will be on holiday again. If you can grant me the honor to work for your company as a secretary for two months, Id feel obliged. Thank you for reading my application letter. Im looking forward to your reply.
2.四级英语作文求职信 篇二
关键词:四级作文,英语写作,大学英语写作指导
“作文对考生书面综合运用能力的测量最准确, 效度最高。” (杨惠中.2003:26) 写作测试一直是CET的必靠题型, 权重为15%。2006年开始, 大学英语四级考试进行了改革, 先写作文, 这反映了对写作的重视 (周冠书) 。英语写作不仅能反映学生的语言水平, 而且能反映学生的表达能力、思维能力、知识面广泛程度等 (符容, 谢章华.2006:74) 但是英语写作一直是学生听、说、读、写、译五大基本技能中最薄弱的一项。学生谈“写”色变, 头疼不已。其实, 写作并不是像大家想象的那么可怕。究其本质, 写作就是熟练地使用词汇, 组成语法正确的句子, 然后再把这些句子有机地结合起来, 构成完整的篇章, 成功地表达作者关于某一主题的思想观点。 (王艳.2010:140) 在实际的写作过程中, 学生因为基础的薄弱, 不能够熟练地使用词汇、不能组成语法正确的句子、不能将句子有机地结合起来、不能完整地表达自己对某一个主题的思想观点。所以, 老师就要针对性地对学生给予指导, 在指导过程中, 遵循基本的修改原则:内容是否充实, 内容和写作目的是否一致, 论点、论据是否正确, 段落结构安排是否合理, 有无语法错误, 用词是否符合英语表达习惯、是否地道。学生的写作能力的提高不是一蹴而就的, 需要日积月累的不间断的练习才能提高写作水平。笔者作为大学英语教学一线工作者, 结合在大学英语教学、监考以及考前辅导的亲身经历, 谈谈在四级考试前, 如何最有效地帮助学生在写作中少丢分, 拿到相对比较理想的分数, 助其顺利地通过大学英语四级考试。
1 指导学生进行范文背诵
范文背诵是指学生能将优秀的范文, 尤其是其格式化的表达熟记于心。这样在考试时碰到相同体裁的作文题目, 就可以迅速调动记忆库里的素材来完成写作考试。或许有人认为这样的方式死板, 单调, 缺乏新意, 不能有效地激发学生的创造性思维。但是, 在时间紧迫和精力有限地情况下, 尤其当学生的语言输出能力十分有限的情况下, 这样的背诵不失为在考试前突击高分优秀作文的一种行之有效的捷径 (当然我们更提倡平时的日积月累的写作练习, 也更应该在平时更深入地指导学生进行写作训练) 。如果学生付出足够的时间和努力, 朗读熟读甚至背诵优美范文, 学习范文的优美表达, 遣词造句;学习范文合理的谋篇布局, 研究范文是如何进行承上启下, 转折、因果联系、递进等。在考前的有限的时间里, 进行这样的背诵练习对学生的四级写作有很大帮助。老师可以收集典型的四级高分作文, 这些作文可以是历年的四级真题作文。因为这些作文具有很强的代表性, 涵盖了各种类型的作文, 比如议论文、说明文、记叙文、图表作文、应用文等。每个文体选取优秀的高分作文, 提炼出每个体裁的格式化表达。因篇幅所限, 下面仅以“对比选择型”作文题目来说明如何套用这些格式化语言进行写作表达。以下是一篇以“Study Abroad or in China?”为题的优秀范文, 为方便描述, 对格式话的语言表达用斜体和加粗的方式加以区分。
Study Abroad or in China?
There is no consensus of opinions of among people as to whether students should study abroad or not.Some people are o the view that youths should go overseas for further study if poossssiible, while others take an opposite stand, firmly believing that it is of no necessity for students to study in a foreign country.
Those people who maintain that it is good for students to go abroad for further study believe that diverse culture background can broaden student’s horizon.They also claim that overseas study can shape students’personality because they are forced to deal with all kinds of difficulties by themselves.
Nevertheless, the other people who contend that domestic education is good enough for students argue that our educationa quality had greatly been improved during the past decade.They also point out that domestic education is convenient and economical.
As far as I am concerned, the former opinion holds more weight.For one thing, it can strengthen the learners’abilities to understand and communicate with people from other cultures.For another, the developed countries still have a lot advanced knowledge which is worth our study.When all the factors are eexxaammined, we may reasonably come to he conclusion that studying abroad if possible is advisable.
当学生能将这些格式化的语言表达牢记于心, 在考试时如果碰到同类型的体裁, 学生只需要填充相关话题, 就可以游刃有余地应对。比如碰到“styles of living这个题目, 且给出了以下三个outline:1.有人喜欢和父母住在一起;2.有人喜欢自己独立居住;3.我的看法。学生就可以轻松套用斜体部分的格式化表达, 在第一段相应的地方替换相关话题, 表达出有人喜欢和父母住在一起, 而有人喜欢自己独立居住。第二段和第三段分别就两种观点阐释出各自的好处。好处有两三点即可, 不可以只有一点, 因为太少显得论据不够有力;也不可以四五点, 太多显得太累赘。最后一段需要作者旗帜鲜明地表明立场, 并给出相应的理由。同理, 其他问题解决型、观点论证型、图表说明型、原因说明型的作文等都有各自的格式化表达。学生如果能将各类型的格式化表达熟记背诵, 在四级考试中完成一篇中等水平作文不算什么难事。
2 加强对写作的指导 (写作前的指导, 写作中的指导, 写作后的指导)
写作能力是一个螺旋上升、循序渐进的过程。 (邱桂萍.2007:132) 英语写作教学没有设置成一个独立的课程, 没有给予足够的重视, 往往是精读老师附带穿插偶尔进行了孤立的片面的指导。而且这种指导往往只关注结果, 即老师通常布置一个作文任务之后, 就等着学生交上来。即便教学任务繁重, 学生数量众多, 老师也会对学生的作文进行一定程度的评阅。有时给出一个笼统的分数, 有时会指出拼写语法错误, 有时也指出谋篇布局上的不足, 有时也会就偏题跑题做出点评。当老师把评阅过的作文返还给学生的时候, 学生也只关注得到的分数, 看完之后, 那份被老师评阅过的圈点过的作文被学生随手扔进废纸篓。很少有学生积极主动地认真研究老师对作文做出的评价, 研究自己的这篇文章为什么得到这个分数, 很少去找这个分数下的原因到底出在哪里。这是对老师辛苦评阅的一种消极否定, 对老师的劳动是极大的不尊重。这种现状或许是学生的懒惰和意识不足造成的, 当然也和老师没有进行重写要求也不无关系。如果不改变这样的盲目指导, 学生的写作水平只会在原地踏步, 很难有实质性的提高。下面是笔者对自己班级的一位同学的一篇以“what do part-time jobs bring to us?”为题的文章的指导为例, 对比分析学生在老师指导前完成的一篇作文和指导后重写的同一个题目的作文, 探讨学生在构思, 选词, 逻辑和谋篇布局等方面的进步。 (给每个句子都编号以方便描述)
What do part-time jobs bring to us?
(1) More and more college students became taking a part-time job. (2) They do part-time jobs after class or at weekends. (3) They think that part-time jobs are meaningful in their college life.
(4) However, what do part-time jobs bring to us indeed? (5) Ithink there are three points that part-time jobs can bring to us. (6) First, we can earn money with part-time jobs. (7) It’s a goodthing for the students who are not very rich or those who wants torelieve their family’s burden. (8) Second, we get a lot of preciouswork experience in part-time jobs. (9) These experience may help us after we graduate. (10) Last, our college lifes become full be-cause of part-time jobs.
(11) So, part-time jobs are meaningful to college students.
看了学生的作文后, 笔者发现学生在该篇作文中有如下问题: (1) 用词不符合英语表达习惯:比如, 第 (1) 句的表达become taking a part-time job; (2) 用词不地道:比如第 (1) 里的do parttime jobs和 (10) 句里的become full; (3) 有语法错误:比如第 (9) 句的experience和第 (10) 句的lifes; (4) 思想不够深入, 内容不够充实:第一段和第三段字数都显得太少, 尤其是第三段。如果按照四级作文的评分标准, 该篇作文在7分左右。按照目前的写作水平, 对于能否顺利通过四级考试, 笔者表示出了极大的担忧。如何能写出一篇相对理想的作文呢?写作者应遵循以下的写作过程:写前阶段 (rehearsing或prewriting) 、写作阶段 (drafting) 和修改阶段 (revising) 。写前阶段包括审题、展开、组织内容、收集资料, 进行构思。在写作阶段, 写作者要严格按照以给定的信息展开并兼顾拼写、标点、语法和语义及逻辑等等。修改阶段涉及评判草拟稿, 作必要的添加和删除以便作文能正确表达写作者的写作目的并弥补不足之处。以下是该学生在笔者指导后修改了自己的第一次作文。 (因篇幅所限, 笔者对该学生的指导过程这里就不赘述了。)
What do part-time jobs bring to us?
More and more college students start doing a part-time job.They take on part-time jobs after class or at weekends, such asspreading lists, selling things on the internet.They think thatpart-time jobs are meaningful in the college life.
What do part-time jobs bring to us indeed?I think there are three points that part-time jobs can bring to us.Firstly, we can earn money with part-time jobs.It’s a good thing for the students to improve their life or relieve their family’s financial burden.Secondly, they get lots of precious work experience in parttime jobs.These experiences are important to us after we graduate because the company thing highly of working experience.Last but not least, the part-time jobs make our college lives meaning-ful.
All in all, part-time jobs are very useful in our college andeven are indispensable in our lives.
对比发现, 经过指导和修改, 该篇作文质量有了很大的提高。修改后的作文主题突出、内容充实、内容和写作目的一致、段落结果安排合理、语法错误大大减少、用词比第一篇更地道、更符合英语的表达习惯;而且在标点, 语法, 大小写等基本工方面的错误也基本没有, 算得上一篇理想的佳作 (当然, 这篇作文需要完善的地方还很多, 比如第三段仍需要进一步的充实内容) 。事实证明, 采用这种一题多稿的写作方法, 让学生有机会进行修改和再创作, 在不断完善的过程中, 看到自己的得分一次次提高, 学生能充分体会到成就感, 从而增强了对写作的兴趣和热爱。
3 指导学生一些临场应试技巧
1) 卷面整洁。在写作过程中, 学生一定要注意卷面的整洁。因为四级阅卷是人工阅卷, 每个阅卷员的任务繁重, 每天八个小时盯着电脑屏幕, 阅卷员的疲劳可想而知。如果保持卷面整洁, 给老师耳目一新, 赏心悦目的感觉, 老师对文章的第一印象颇佳, 就有兴趣读下去, 阅卷员就更容易找出作文中的rewarding points, 学生得到的分数相对来说就更理想。相反, 如果卷面不漂亮, 一塌糊涂, 阅卷员对此文章没什么兴趣, 只就总的印象给出一个印象分, 那就看不到文章中rewarding points。这对学生来说, 是不利的。所以写作中的字迹可以不漂亮, 但是必须工整。
2) 控制字数。四级考试要求至少写120个字, 但是只写120个, 每段平均只有40个字, 显得太少。有的同学写200甚至300字, 有太冗长和繁琐。所以, 为了能论证得充分, 150字为最佳。
3) 段落分布。一般写三段, 而不要写成了两段或者四段。另外, 第一段大概写2~3句 (如果每句所含字数少的话, 可以写4句, 这个要根据具体情况来决定, 后面的段落同样如此) ;第二段写5句左右;第三段如果有重点内容同样可以写4~5句。如果是总结性段落, 写3句即可。
4) 动手写个提纲, 把主题句写出即可, 理清自己的思路。第一段要写好, 尤其是第一句话, 一定不能出现语法错误。尽量使用事先准备好的套话, 并学会随机应变, 针对不同的题目要求来替换。
5) 留出2~3分钟检查。有没有错词或病句;标点符号是否齐全、准确;每一句话是否符合英语的思维习惯, 避免语法错误。另外, 修改时要注意卷面整洁。
大学英语考试的写作部分虽然令多数考生相当头疼, 也是他们要获取高分的拦路虎。但是, 如果考生平时能够在老师的指导下循序渐进的练习, 采取一题多稿的方法来训练自己, 不断发现自己在写作中存在的问题, 发现现有水平和目的语之间的差距, 然后通过不断修改逐渐提高自己的写作水平;同时, 老师在备考的指导过程中, 强化学生的写作技巧, 指导学生如何审题、构思、谋篇布局。当然老师在平时的教学中, 遵循二语习得的客观规律, 帮助学生打下坚实的语言基本功, 培养学生良好的英语思维和文化意识。这样, 学生的写作水平的自然能实现质的飞跃。
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3.四级英语作文求职信 篇三
系统功能语言学兴起于20世纪下半叶,“系统语法”这个名称的使用始于60年代中期,而“系统功能语法”这个名称始于1980年。澳大利亚语言学家韩礼德(Halliday)是最早从事系统功能语法理论研究者,他的系统功能语法具有公认的代表性和权威性。韩礼德认为,语言具备三大纯理功能,即概念功能、人际功能及语言本身所具有的语篇功能(Halliday,1985)。本文基于系统功能语法中主位推进模式理论,希望提出大学英语四级作文教学的新思路。
二、理论梳理
大多数系统功能语言学家认为,语言三大功能中的语篇功能在系统功能语法中主要体现为篇章的主位选择。主位(theme)和述位(rheme)目的在于研究句子中不同成分在语言交际中发挥的作用有何不同。位于句首的成分在交际中有一种特殊的作用,这种论述的起点被称为主位,其他部分称为述位,分别表示已知信息和未知信息。韩礼德认为,在句子层面上,有两个位置最为重要——句首和句末。他把主位定义为:“信息开始的地方,也就是小句所关心的成分”(Halliday,1985),也就是句子开始的词。如:
Last year at Harvard John finished his graduation thesis.//John last year finished his graduation thesis at Harvard.//At Harvard last year John finished his graduation thesis
初读这些句子,他们的不同似乎只是体现在单词出现顺序的重组,表达的都是相同的意义。但是如果再进行仔细阅读,我们发现,虽然这些句子的措辞相同,但却不可以互相代替。这就是小句的不同主位选择——放在句首的不同成分会给小句带来不同。这种组织信息的语篇功能被韩礼德称做关联功能(Halliday,1974),认为主位的选择往往会暴露说话者的意图和目的。除了在小句中,语篇中的主位选择也极为重要,把语篇连接成为有机信息整体,如:
Last Sunday my parents and I went to visit my grandma. She was so happy. We played cards together for the whole afternoon.//Last Sunday my parents and I went to visit my grandma. Mrs. Brown was so happy. The Greens played cards together for the whole afternoon.
比较这两段话,我们不难发现虽然它们语法都正确,但是第二段话很难理解,因为很难找到“my parents and I ” “Mrs. Brown” 和“the Greens”之间的关系。这就是在语篇中主位的选择为语篇所带来的连贯性,前后句子的主位述位之间会发生各种联系和变化,这种联系和变化被定义为“主位推进——Thematic Progression” (TP)。TP建立起语篇之间的内部联系,是最重要的实现语篇衔接和连贯的工具之一(胡壮麟,1994)。
Fries(1983)和Danes(1974)等对貌似无章可循的语言素材中总结出主位变化的基本模式,主要有主位同一型(主位相同,述位不同)、述位同一型(主位不同,述位相同)、延续型(前一句的述位成为后一句的主位)、交叉型(前一句的主位是后一句的述位)等。大量的语言素材表明,只用单一模式的语篇很少,大多数都比较复杂,是多种模式的混合使用。
三、大学英语四级作文教学实践
在高职院校,能通过大学英语四级考试的同学都是学习的佼佼者,但是当中的作文部分一直是学生得分率较低的部分。如果在教学中引入主位和述位,以及主位推进的概念,可以极大地帮助学生学会理清自己的思路,清楚自己想表达的内容;从什么地方开始说起;从什么地方引入新的话题;到语篇结束时重点的信息在哪里。具体的教学实践体现在教会学生分析自己写的文章中的主位和述位,分析自己主要使用了哪些主位推进模式,学会单独和符合使用多种不同的主位推进模式来使自己的文章内容丰富、衔接严密、结构清晰;也可教会学生在主位推进的理论视角下来修改自己的文章,如以Looking for jobs为题:
I(主位) am a student(述位). Looking for a job(主位) is a must(述位). I(主位) must work harder and harder to create a better future. This can fulfill my life.
在这个学生的语篇中,主位述位各自孤立,没有体现任何主位推进模式,文章显得凌乱不连贯。如果在此篇章中复合使用主位同一型、延续型、交叉型等主位推进模式,可将其修改为:
I am a student, so I must look for jobs. Looking for jobs requires me to work harder and harder to create a better future, which will definitely fulfill my life.
修改后的句子在不同的主位推进模式下实现了更好的衔接和连贯,增强了语篇的表达力。
四、结语
4.英语作文(四级复习) 篇四
University campuses, especially those of the renowned universities, have recently become the new tourist attractions.Pros and cons have been put forward concerning this new phenomenon.Some people are quite in favor of the campus’ opening to tourists while others are opposed to it.The opening of campus will stimulate the tourist industry, but the easier access to campus will lead to some accidents or safety problems which interfere in students’ life.In my opinion, campuses can be open to tourists once a week, say, on Saturday.This suggestion, I believe, is quite feasible because it could kill two birds with one stone.For one thing, campuses could attract tourists on weekends, thus boosting the tourism.For another, restricted opening of campus will beneficially narrow the gap between campuses and the outside world.Furthermore, this will also attract more public attention and build a great reputation.1.宿舍生活有时会出现不和谐的情况 2.一个和谐宿舍生活的必要性 3.如何创造和谐的宿舍生活
On a Harmonious Dormitory Life
Dormitory life is an indispensable part of college life.But sometimes the harmony in the dormitory will be disturbed in one way or another.As is known to all, a harmonious dormitory life is important to college students and benefits all the members.On the one hand, we can have a good rest and put our heart into study.On the other hand, we will have a good mood and enjoy being together.There are several ways to create and maintain a harmonious dormitory life.Firstly, you have to evaluate your life style and try to get rid of your dirty habits, if there are any.Secondly, when an annoying situation arises, you’ll just have to learn to tolerate each other and co-exist.Thirdly, you’ll have to share with each other and make good friends.In conclusion, we should try our best to build a harmonious dormitory life for the sake of good study and good life.1.大学生越来越重视参与社会实践 2.社会实践对大学生学习和生活的影响 3.如何正确看待社会实践
Social Practice
Social practice is a bridge between their theory and reality.So, in recent years, more and more college students choose to take part-time jobs in or outside school.In the social practice, students are sure to learn more than their textbooks.Their participation in social practice might strengthen their sense of social responsibility.Their close contact with the working people might help them to apply their knowledge to the solution to the practical problem.But many teachers complain that there are fewer and fewer students who pay attention to their study.In my view, it’s an undenied fact that students break the balance between their jobs and studies, especially when they fall into conflict.But I think students should spend their spare time taking part-time jobs.Timely participation in social practice will benefit them all through their life.假设你是Tony,是英语一班二年级学生,因有事不能上外教Ms.Riddle 的课,给她写一张请假条,说明你不能来上课的原因。
October 8, 2007
Dear Ms.Riddle,I would like to know if I could ask for a casual leave of absence from your Oral English class this Thursday morning.Yesterday afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin, who is now operating a small company in suburbs of this city.He needs an interpreter for two days but cannot find the most trustworthy person, so he wants me to make an attempt.It seems to me that this is a golden opportunity to put what I have learned in your class into practice, but I need your permission of absence.If you think I may go and help him overcome the difficulty, I am confident that I’ll do a good job and both of us will be thankful.Earnestly yours,Tony
A Letter of Advice
假设你是一名大四学生,即将毕业离校,请你根据四年的大学生活的经历给大一新生写一封忠告信: 1.作简单介绍
2.大一新生如何适应大学生活 3.强调学习英语的重要性
A Letter of Advice
Dear Freshmen,I, the undersigned, am a senior in the Computer Science Department of Peking University.I would like to say a few words to you, which I hope would be helpful to you.To begin with, the change of ideas is of most importance for freshmen to adapt themselves to campus life.During the middle school days, we usually depend upon our teachers at school and parents at home.However, the life and study on university campus features independence, which is essential to our psychological development.In my view, we had better always bear in mind the idea of independence.What’s more, English learning is a must.On one hand, without CET 4 certificate, we can not get our degree when we graduate from university.On the other hand, when we hunt for job, English level is a deciding factor.Therefore, I do hope that all of you will have a good understanding of the necessity of learning English well.Good Luck to you!
Sincerely Yours
Li Ming
Internet Harmony 1.随着社会和经济发展,网络成为了每个人必不可少的获取信息的工具
2.但是,在网络上也出现了一些不和谐的因素,如垃圾信息,黄色网站,虚假新闻,网络炒作等
3.如何采取措施制止和消除这些现象
Internet Harmony
The advent of the Internet ushered in a new era of interpersonal communications and business operations.Undoubtedly, the Net are revolutionizing the daily lives of the people who have an access to it.The primary reason behind the Internet boom roots in its multifunction.A range of problems lurking behind the frenzy of Internet impressively stand out.A vast majority of Internet users’ mail boxes are saturated with junk mails, an issue which sparks strong criticism and generates the loss of corporate productivity.Porn websites lure a growing number of young people’s visits.False news via the e-mail, BBS and chat room increasingly poses a threat to the social prosperity and stability.To crack down them, we should push for a more effectively tough law.We should join our forces to launch a nation-wide campaign, including imposing stiff penalties on spammers, shutting down or blocking the lewd sites and introducing a real-name registration system to curb fraudulent messages.We can fully believe that our combined efforts will reap rewards.A clean cyberspace will paint our lives more colorfully.Media and Shopping
With numerous technological advances, various kinds of media have been well developed.As a result, an increasing number of people are fond of purchasing goods with the help of media, such as newspapers, radio stations, TV stations and the Internet.As we know, every coin has two sides and shopping via media is no exception.On the one hand, it saves much time, money and effort to purchase goods through media since you don’t have to go to the shops in person.Besides, you can choose what you want from an enormous variety of goods on display.On the other hand, you may be cheated sometimes by the false information and suffer a considerable loss.As far as I am concerned, shopping via media brings great benefits to our life and our economy on the whole.At the same time, we need strengthened supervision over the information released via media.In this way, we can reap more benefits from shopping via media and reduce the possible harm to a minimum.拥有私家车的利弊
5.四级英语作文 篇五
2. 另一些认为大学里应与别人同住
3. 你的看法
Living alone or Living with Roommates
Nowadays, there has appeared a heated discussion among the college students as to whether they should live alone outside the campus or live together with other roommates in the students’ dormitory.Opinions are divided over the matter.Those who are in favor of Living alone maintain that it is very convenient to live by themselves.They can enjoy absolute freedom in a room of their own.They can have their own timetable without disturbing others.They are also free to equip the room with a personal computer so that they can have easy access to the Internet.But others argue that living with roommates has attractions of its own.With several students sharing the same room, each
person’s experiences can be greatly enriched.They can learn a lot from talking to one another.By learning to tolerate the differences between individuals, they can become more mature.As far as I’m concerned, I prefer to live with roommates because I love the feeling of belonging.Besides, it is a lot cheaper to live in a dorm than to rent a apartment outside the campus.点评:本文与校园生活密切相关,也是近年来出现的现象,人们对此的看法各异,2003年后,四级作文考查加大了学校生活类题目的考查,因为这类题材不存在地域的差异,不同地域的同学都有话可说。本预测题即为校园生活类话题,与刚考完的四级作文话题类似,符合命题者出题思路,值得引起重视。
Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic :Cell Phones.You should write no less than 120 words and base your composition on the outline below:
1.描述上图所示的手机用户数的变化情况
2.出现这种情况的原因
3.对此现象作出评价
Cell Phones
As is shown in the chart, cell phones are becoming
increasingly popular within China.In 1999, the number of cell phones in use was only 2 million, but in 2002, the number reaches 5 million.And in the year 2005, the number has suddenly soared to 9 million.There are many factors contributing to this development.Firstly, a cell phone has no wires and can be carried everywhere easily.Secondly, a cell phone is something wonderful that we can have fun with news, games, music and chat through sending short messages.Thirdly, the drop in price and the simultaneous improvement in the functions have made it possible for an average person to make use of cell phone.The wide use of cell phones has make them more and more indispensable in people’s daily life.The many functions of the cell phone have made certain people reluctant to separate themselves from their cell phone.点评:随着我国经济的快速发展,人民的生活水平不断改善,通讯业的日新月异的发展,使得手机使用普及化,成为人们日常生活的必需品,对此的利弊人们看法各异。本预测题为热点话题,同样是年轻人较熟悉和经常讨论的话题,值得关注。
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic
Advertisement.You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1.广告的作用
2.广告的形式多样
3.广告的夸张性
Advertisement
Advertisements are forcing their way into people’s lives.People refer to advertisements in their daily lives because they are consumers.The advertisers are usually manufacturers, retailers and salesmen.Their merchandise needs to be advertised to bring it to the attention to the customers.Thus nearly every product is advertised in some way.To a large extent, good advertising leads to success while bad advertising can mean failure.There are many ways to advertise and ‘ads’ come in different forms.Newspapers carry advertisements.Some products are publicized on TV and radio which bring them into notice of a wide audience.Billboards also carry advertising.Advertising is a big industry now and many agencies have been set up to furnish a variety of forms..However, advertising is not always truthful.A product is often misrepresented.The advertiser exaggerates the benefits of the merchandise he wants to sell.Thus, he misrepresents the truth.The consumer falls victim to such advertising.Millions of people have bought advertised products and have been dissatisfied with them。
点评:这是一篇说明文,用说明的表达方式来解说事物,阐明事理。写好说明文,不仅要抓住特征,注意条理,而且要巧妙运用说明方法,像下定义、举例子、作比较、分类别、列数字、打比方等
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: A Letter to the President of the University about Improving the Sports Facilities on Campus.You should write no more than 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given below in Chinese:
假设你是李明,请你写一封信给校长,建议改善本校体育设施状况,内容应涉及体育设施对大学生的重要性,对目前学校体育设施的状况可以表扬,可以提出批评建议,也可以兼而有之。
A Letter to the President of the University Dear Mr.President, I am writing this letter to you to express my concern about the sports facilities on campus.I have noticed that our university has very limited resources in terms of opportunities to participate in sports, especially given that the number of students on campus is increasing every year.As we both know, sports are very important for the sound growth of young people.If they have access to quality sports facilities, young people are able to choose a healthier lifestyle, to boost self-esteem and confidence, and to build a positive outlook and sense of achievement.My proposal is to build a new sports area.It should be designed with soccer players, basketball players, and ping-pong players in mind.It should have a different section for each activity and be available to students all year round.I believe such facilities will meet our sporting needs.Thank you for your reading this letter.Yours faithfully, Li Ming
点评:本预测题仿真度颇高,为校园生活话题,与在校大学生日常生活密切相关,是最近几年侧重考查的题材。2002年1月考查了就本校食堂状况给校长写一封信.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On a Harmonious Dormitory Life.You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1.宿舍生活有时会出现不和谐的情况;
2.一个和谐宿舍生活的必要性;
3.如何创造和谐的宿舍生活。
On a Harmonious Dormitory Life
Dormitory life is an indispensable part of college life.But sometimes the harmony in the dormitory be disturbed in one way or another.As is known to all, a harmonious dormitory life is important to college students and benefits all the members.On one hand, we can have a good rest and put our heart into study.On the other hand, we will have a good mood and enjoy being together.There are several ways to create and maintain a harmonious dormitory life.Firstly, you have to evaluate your life-style and try to get rid of your dirty habits, if there are any.Secondly, when an annoying situation arises, you’ll just have to learn to tolerate each other and co-exist.Thirdly, you’ll have to share with each other and make good friends.In conclusion, we should try our best to build a harmonious dormitory life for
the sake of good study and good life.点评:“和谐”成为我们当今社会词频概率最高用词,就社会而言,倡导建立和谐社会;就家庭而言,提倡建设和谐家庭;就校园来讲,则要建立和谐校园;和谐两字似乎无所不在,大学生宿舍生活同样需要和谐。本预测题与四级考试热点密切相关,又为典型的校园生活主题,值得关注。
假设你是一名学生志愿者,要给来你们学校参观的外国朋友介绍学校情况。内容应包括学校历史、规模、教学现状以及未来目标等。
A Brief Introduction to the University
Distinguished guests,Welcome to our university.Before you start to look around, allow me to give you a brief account of the school.Founded in 1927, our university is one of this city’s earliest universities of liberal arts.It is staffed with an excellent faculty, and has a total enrollment of over 10,000 students.In the past years, it has turned out numerous well-qualified students and found its graduates active in professions of all walks of life.Since its establishment, the university has always steered itself toward the objective that its students have an overall healthy development.Not only does it provide the students with basic academic courses, but it manages to expose them to the up-to-date knowledge.Besides, students are free to participate in colorful campus activities and social practice, which are intended for broadening their mind and developing their potential talent.Currently, both our faculty and students are making every effort to improve the quality of our education in the direction of a first-rate university.Thank you.点评:近几年,随着我国顺利加入世贸组织以及经济全球化步伐的加快,许多国内高校纷纷与国外大学合作办学,教育走向国际化成为人们关注的热点,也是大学生门比较关心的热点问题。本预测题为热议校园生活话题,与2004年旅游景点介绍2006年考查的名校校园开放如出一辙。
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a friend who will come to your city to see you.You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
假设你是李明, 你的一个朋友张伟准备到你所在的城市来旅游,但你有事不能接待。写封信给他,解释你不能接待的原因,并说明你所做的安排。
A Letter to a Friend
Dear Zhang Wei,I’m glad to know that you are coming to my city during the summer vacation.However, I’m afraid there’s some bad news.I’m planning to take part in an international conference to be held in another city during the time of your visit.All the top scientists in my field will show up at the conference.More importantly, I’m lucky enough to have been selected to give a speech on behalf of my research team at the Conference.I really can’t miss it.I understand that it’ll be your first time to this city and I’m your only friend here.I’ve asked my roommate to meet you at the airport, and you can stay in my room.He is a very nice person and he will show you around the city.Hope you two will get on well and have a nice holiday!
6.英语四级作文 篇六
I am here writing this letter to express my gratitude to you for what you did for me. There is no denying in saying that without your assistance, I would not have been able to overcome this difficulty.
My mother had been suffering from coronary heart disease and was badly in need of a surgery a week ago. As the only son in my family, I am obliged to shoulder the responsibility to support my mother mentally and materially.
Disappointedly, I had no much money at hand. Once hearing the unfortunate news, you, without any hesitation, lent me 15,000 Yuan, guaranteeing my mother’s operation to be carried out in time.
Just as the old saying goes, the misfortune tests the sincerity of friends. Please accept my most cordial thanks for your timely help which will be engraved in my thankful mind. And an ordinary “thanks” would not suffice to convey my gratitude to you. And I will return the money as soon as possible.
Sincerely yours,
Kevin
范文二:
Dear Jack,
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the continuous assistance you and your family have offered to me these years.
Firstly, your continuous help have made me a splendid academic achievement in my study career. Secondly, your family are fridendly and make me feel at home when everytime I visit you. Thirdly, the Chinese food you have brought me is dilicious and I enjoy it so much. At last, I miss the Christmas night with you forever.
In a word, my appreciation to you is beyond words. Besides, It is really an honor for me to be your friend and I will cherish the goodwill you have showed to me wherever I go. In the coming year, I hope that you and your family would come and visit America one day.
Sincerely yours,
7.大学英语四级写作攻略 篇七
一、背诵
背诵是提高英语综合能力的法宝,可分为以下5个层次:(1)精彩词汇,(2)精彩句型,(3)精彩句子,(4)万能框架,(5)经典范文。注意句子和句型不一样,精彩句子应作为单词来记忆。背诵前,确保自己已充分理解所有内容。这样有了大量的输入,写作时才得心应手、运用自如。
二、默写
背诵熟练之后默写下来,因为背和写是两回事,只有通过写,仔细对照原文,你才会发现你默写的文章与原文有一些语法、拼写、标点的区别,这些区别就是你的写作弱点,学习关键在于针锋突破,不要全面出击。这些弱点正是你在考试中扣分的原因所在,把这些弱点一一克服,分数自然就会提高。
三、中译英
首先将写作真题范文译为中文,或参考范文的正确译文,然后进行中译英的工作,根据自己的理解把中文译为英文,最后对照英文原文,你会发现你的译文与原文存在较大的差别,这些差别正是你写作低分的症结所在。同样一个中文句子,仔细对比一下你使用了哪些词汇、词组和句型,原文使用了哪些,这样你的写作水平才会逐渐提高。
四、练习
上述工作都是为真正的写作做准备的,只有动笔练习写作,才会发现自己的问题。可以练习写5—10篇真题或模拟题,模仿自己曾经背诵过的精彩词汇、词组、句型、框架和范文,写出一篇新的文章。最初不要求速度,但考前一定要进行模考,半小时内写出一篇120词左右的文章。写完之后仔细对照参考答案,分析自己文章的不足和精彩之处,并进行修改,使之更加完美。
五、流程
进行写作,大致可以有如下几个步骤。
1. 审题立意
大学英语四级作文的体裁一般是议论文、说明文、论说文和应用文,属于命题作文。对于命题作文,审题立意是写好作文至关重要的一步。所谓审题,就是要看清题意,确定文章的中心思想和主题,并围绕中心思想组织材料。也就是通过分析给出的标题、主题句或情景,找出关键词或中心词,明确写作要求,是写哪方面的内容,既包括题材上的要求,也包括体裁上的要求。四级作文都可以归纳为三段式,有的甚至给出三段的段首句。因此四级写作没有太大的自由发挥空间。在构思段落之前不仅要仔细斟酌标题、主题句和段首字,找出关键词从而确定写作的方向和范围,而且应记住要尽量缩小这个范围,不能脱离要求任意展开,否则跑题。
2. 段落构思
文章的段落,是文章的基本组成部分,一篇好的文章需要精心的段落构思和合理的段落安排,根据不同的题材确定不同的段落写作顺序。四级作文从结构上看,一般由三部分组成:引言段(Introductory)、主体段(Body)、结尾段(Ending),而每段有一个主题,段中各支持句围绕明确的主题,层层展开论证并服务于主题句。整篇文章也是层层推进,环环相扣,条理分明,完整统一。
3. 草拟内容
在以上两步骤的基础上,就要把构思的各段主题句进行扩展和充实,由于字数有限,一般扩展3—4句为宜,然后用正确的语言来表达出来,使各段逻辑关系清楚,语言连贯,意思流畅。
4. 修改定稿
由于时间有限,修改重点注意,文章是否切题,每段是否有关键句说明主题,有没有遗漏要点,注意语法错误,尤其是时态,还要检查单词拼写错误、短语搭配是否正确,切忌汉语式的英语。
六、技巧
做任何事情都有技巧,掌握了技巧可以达到事半功倍的效果。要做好英语四级写作,应掌握如下技巧。
1. 如何写引言段(Introductory)
可采用1)现象法:即一开头就开门见山地指出某种现象,如:Recently the issue of...has been brought to public attention.2) 比较法:通过对比两种不同的观点、倾向引出文章要讨论的观点。如:People used to think that...But they now hold the differentviews on...3)提问法:以设问的方式来引出观点或引起读者的兴趣。如:Should college students have part-time jobs?
2. 如何写主体段(Body)
主体段是文章的主要内容,常是解释原因、举例说明、对比异同等。写此部分要紧扣开头段提出的主题思想,突出中心。围绕主题句用一组意思连贯而且完整的句子展开文章,切记各展开句是能起到说明、支持或阐述主题的句子并服务于主题,全文保持统一性,也就是我们通常所说的“切题”。主体段取材必须精练典型、系统而完整。根据内容需要和字数的规定,确定要点的详与略后,选择正确的、典型的、具有说服力的事实、例子、数据和论据等说明解释并扩充主题。主体段要与开头段和结尾段有内在的必然归宿,要顺其自然地过渡,使用好承上启下的连接词或句子,防止突然转折。另外,主体段的句与句之间也要逐步展开,通顺连贯,符合一定的逻辑关系。
3. 如何写结尾段(Ending)
好的结尾不仅在形式上起到画龙点睛的效果,而且在内容上读者明其宗旨,解其寓意。一般结尾段的写法有以下几种:1)总结式。即在上文所述事实和论据的基础上,对全文进行归纳、总结得出结论,使读者对文章的主题或作者的观点有个更完整而清晰的理解。2)建议式。在前面文章分析、比较之后,提出自己解决问题的方法和建议,达到提出问题、分析问题和解决问题的目的。3)提问式。这种结尾形式可以引起读者的思考。并起到强调主题的作用。3)展望式。也就是要提出作者的希望、号召或表示信心,使读者受鼓舞。
4. 注意事项
1)内容要切题,不可跑题,审题时是关键。如:How to create a harmonious campus environment。应该重点写怎样,结果有的学生重点写意义了。2)尽量运用地道的英语来表达,多背一些句型、短语,防止汉语式的英语。3)避免简单重复,尽量使用同义词。如“重要”可用important, critical, vital, significant, crucial等。4)句式多样化。简单句和从句都要使用。5)适当有效使用插入语、倒装句、虚拟语气和非谓语。6)有效使用过渡句、过渡词。如:as a result, however, meanwhile, in contrast, to sum up等。7)不要人为给自己添加障碍。在写作时,很多学生总是用汉语思维,总想加一些修饰语,觉得这样文章更漂亮,殊不知其结果是自己给自己增加了障碍,使自己无法表达,只好生硬地写成汉语式的英语,最后弄巧反拙。
写作是英语运用水平的具体体现,写作的功夫又是通过阅读、欣赏、模仿等具体手段训练出来的。写作过程中间很多实用技巧,需要花时间、花精力、花心思去挖掘、去发现,只要在模仿练习的基础上不断总结,寻找其规律特点,四级写作的水平必将有很大的提高。
摘要:大学英语四级考试是目前大学生在校参加的最权威的英语考试, 在社会上有很高的知名度和认可度, 其中的写作是对学生英语知识的综合考查, 是英语水平的重要体现。本文介绍了四级考试中写作的练习方法、解题技巧及注意事项。
关键词:大学英语四级,练习方法,解题技巧,注意事项
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8.英语四级考试写作高分攻略 篇八
语言:简洁有力,准确表达
四级写作重点考查考生的英语表达能力。阅卷老师最重视的是语言,考生最需要提高的也是语言的表达能力。有的考生以为使用一些高难词汇就能取得高分,其实不然。中英文写作都讲究“简洁就是美”,且语言的好坏不在于辞藻华丽与否,而在于使用是否得当。中学词汇用好了,一样可以取得各种英语写作考试的满分。当然,基础较好的考生适当使用高难词汇有助于提高分数,但也不能盲目追求难度,与其写一个错误的复杂句,不如写一个正确的简单句。
四级写作的话题、观点和字数都有严格限制,因此,考生应把构思的时间减到最少,把主要精力放在推敲语言上,力争将语法、 拼写、 标点等低级错误减至最少,力求用词、用句准确恰当,表达地道。这样,即便没有使用高难词汇和复杂句式,也可以保证稳得及格分数。
在语言方面,阅卷老师主要从以下两个方面进行评判:
1. 基本正确
四级考生的最大问题不是写得太简单,而是错误太多。考生最常犯的语法错误包括:时态错误、冠词错误、主谓不一致等。四级写作以现在时为主,尤其是一般现在时;图表描述和举例论证会用到过去时,比如描述过去的年代和数据或者列举自己经历过的事件时必须用过去时;展望未来时可使用将来时。冠词包括a、an和the,考生应熟练掌握各自的用法,准确使用。主语和谓语应时刻保持一致。这些看似都是小错误,却也是最常见的失分点。
2. 丰富多变
写作语言的丰富多变主要体现在词汇和句型两方面。
(1) 词汇
英文中充当主语、宾语的一般是名词、代词和非谓语动词;充当谓语的一般是动词,其余动词均使用非谓语动词形式。写作时,同一单词在一句话、一个段落乃至一篇文章中最好不要重复出现,应尽量使用同义词或近义词替换(无法替换的关键词除外),从而使语言显得丰富多变。例如:think可以替换为reckon、assume、argue等词。
(2) 句型
四级作文如果量化成句数,只需写十句左右。全文应以短句为主,长句为辅,长短句相结合。有的考生以为,只写长句不写短句就能取得高分,实际上阅卷老师看长句会觉得很累,而且长句很容易出错,反而得不了高分。如果一篇中文作文每句都三十多个字,是不是肯定晦涩难懂?英文作文也不例外。精炼的短句可以放在段首表示强调;复杂的长句可以进行具体的论证、举例或描述。文中句型也应富于变化,不要拘泥于“主-谓-宾”句型,可以使用“主-系-表”、分词短语作状语、不定式短语作状语、状语从句等多种句型。
英语句型分为简单句和复杂句。判断简单句和复杂句的方法就是看谓语动词:只有一个谓语动词的句子是简单句;有两个或两个以上谓语动词的句子为复杂句。写作时,考生应充分利用已有的句法知识,采用各种句法结构,使作文句式多样、生动活泼。
结构:起承转合,清晰严谨
结构是文章的框架。英文文章的逻辑性都比较严谨,无论是整个篇章还是各个段落,通常都是“总-分-总”结构。四级作文一般需写成三段:第一段进行总论,第二段进行分论,第三段再次进行总论。每段内部一般也是“总-分-总”结构:第一句通常是主题句,进行总体论述;中间是论证部分;最后一句是小结。有时候,段落内也可以采用“总-分”结构,即不写最后一句小结。
除了大的框架外,阅卷老师还会从以下三个方面衡量文章的结构,它们都是保证文章内容连贯、衔接有序的关键。
1. 关联词
四级写作的文章结构超不出“起-承-转-合”的范畴,而关联词的运用往往直接影响作文的结构,需要引起考生的充分重视。但关联词的使用应适度,过犹不及。四级作文中使用3~5个关联词即可。
(1) 起:启动观点,开篇点题
第一段和每段的第一句话是“起”,其作用在于启动整篇文章或整个段落。常用的关联词有:nowadays、at present等。
(2) 承:观点承接,正面论证
第二段和每段的中间部分是“承”。常用的关联词有以下三种:
分类论证:①first(ly)、in the first place、first and foremost、above all、to begin with、on the one hand、for one thing等;②second(ly)、in the second place、besides、furthermore、moreover、in addition、what’s more、on the other hand、for another等;③last(ly)、(the) last but not (the) least、even worse、more importantly等。
举例论证:for example、for instance、a case in point is等。
解释论证:indeed、in fact、certainly、obviously、truly、in other words等。
(3) 转:观点转折,反面论证
第二段和每段的中间部分既可以“承”,又可以“转”。基础好的考生可以考虑用“转”,即进行反面论证,对问题进行逆向思维。此时可以选择使用yet、instead、whereas、otherwise、by contrast、in comparison、conversely、nevertheless、unfortunately、on the contrary等精彩表达,用以代替but、however等普通表达。
(4) 合:文章结尾,合并归纳
第三段以及每段的最后一句话是“合”,用以总结整篇文章或整个段落。在议论文和说明文中,表示“合”的关联词可以使用三次,分别用在第三段首句和第二、三段的尾句,如下所示:
因此:thus、hence、therefore、accordingly、consequently、as a result等。
总之:in conclusion、in general、generally speaking、by and large、on the whole等。
简言之:in short/brief、briefly speaking、in a word、to sum up等。
2. 同义替换
同义替换包括词汇的同义替换和句型的同义替换,其作用类似于前文提到的第二个语言评分标准——丰富多变。
3. 代词替换
中文多名词,英文多代词。英文中名词太多容易造成文章冗长,因此应尽量使用代词替换名词。而在代词中,I、you等词显得比较主观,it、that、they等词显得比较客观。英文写作讲究客观性,以理服人,因而应多使用客观性的代词,避免使文章有主观臆断之嫌。
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