1、大学英语四级作文历年真题参考范文2000 年 6 月大学英语四级考试Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Is a Test of Spoken English Necessary? The first sentence has already been written for you. You should write at least 100 words, and base your competition on the outline gi
2、ven in Chinese below:1. 很多人认为有必要举行英语口语考试，理由是 2. 也有人持不同意见， 3. 我的看法和打算 Is A Test of Spoken English Necessary?A test of spoken English will be included as an optional component of the College English Test (CET). Some people contend that it is absolutely necessary to hold a test of spoken English in Chi
3、na because we have been told many times that a Chinese student who has been learning English for years cannot communicate with a native English speaker. Sometimes even those top students who excel at grammar and writing skills find their English inadequate to express their thoughts freely when speak
4、ing. A test of spoken English will bring the importance of speaking English to the awareness of the college students, and thus help them with their communicating skills.On the other hand, there are also people who maintain that good reading and writing skills would be enough for the average English
5、learners. College students are already under considerable pressure from their coursework. Another required test will only add to their burden. On the other hand, some students may take the shortcut and only practice the questions according to the fixed format of the test, which will not actually imp
6、rove their spoken English. I believe that a test of spoken English will do more good than harm. Since China will continue its policy of opening and reform, the ability to speak fluent English is a must for anyone who wants to surpass others in a highly competitive society. Whether I take the test or
7、 not, I shall make all efforts to practice my spoken English in the rest years in college.2001 年 1 月大学英语四级考试Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic How to Succeed in a Job Interview? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition
8、on the outline given in Chinese below: 1. 面试在求职过程中的作用 2. 取得面试成功的因素：仪表、举止谈吐、能力、 专业知识、自信、实事求是 How to Succeed in a Job Interview?Nowadays, in an ever tighter job market, great importance has been attached to an interview by both the employer and the applicant. The interview, so to speak, has become ind
9、ispensable for getting a satisfactory job. On the one hand, the interviewer can take advantage of the occasion to learn about the candidates, such as their work experiences, education and their personalities, so as to pick out the right person for the company. On the other hand, the interviewee can
10、make use of the opportunity to get to know the job he is going to take up, the salary, the working conditions and many other things about the job he is interested in.Therefore, the job interview is very important to a job-hunter. But how can one succeed in it? First of all, the interviewee must pay
11、attention to his or her appearance. The first impression is always where we start. Get dressed properly and neatly. Secondly, good manners are equally important. Dont be too proud, and neither too timid. Just be courteous. Thirdly, the interviewee must demonstrate his aptitude and skills for the job
12、 and his knowledge about the job-related areas. Be confident. Last but not the least, the interviewee ought to be honest about his or her personal as well as academic background, for honesty is the best policy.To sum up, the job interview is indeed important, but there is no need to be nervous. As l
13、ong as the interviewee has the ability for the job, with careful preparation and a fairly confident and honest performance, his or her success can be ensured.2001 年 6 月大学英语四级考试Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter. Suppose you are Zhang Ying. Write a letter to X
14、iao Wang, a schoolmate of yours who is going to visit you during the week-long holiday. You should write a t least 100 words according to the suggestions given below in Chinese.1. 表示欢迎 2. 提出对度假安排的建议 3. 提醒应注意的事项 A letter to a SchoolmateDear Xiao Wang,Im delighted to learn that you are going to visit
15、me during the week-long vacation. My parents will also be happy to see you again. Im sure you will enjoy every minute here. I know you are fond of swimming. A river lies not far away from my home. We can go swimming there. I think it would be very pleasant and refreshing to swim in such hot summer d
16、ays. In every big room of my home there is an air-conditioner. We can watch TV, play CDs or read books very comfortably at home.A mountain about two miles away from here is beautiful and it is worth touring. We can go there on foot. When we climb to the top of the mountain, we can have a wonderful b
17、ird-eye view of the whole village.Just phone me before you set off. There is no need for you to take anything. Ill prepare everything for you.I am looking forward to seeing you soon.Yours faithfully,Zhang Ying2002 年 1 月大学英语四级考试Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a comp
18、osition on the topic: A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on Campus You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below: 假设你是李明，请你就本校食堂的状况给校长写一封信，内容应涉及食堂的饭菜质量、价格、环境、服务等，可以是表扬，可以是批评建议，也可以兼有而有之。A Letter to the University Presi
19、dent about the Canteen Service on CampusJanuary 12th, 2002Dear Mr. President,Im very lucky to attend this world-famous university, but Im afraid Im not content with the canteen service on campus.Firstly, the quality of dishes should be improved. Undoubtedly, there are a lot of delicious dishes, but
20、all the year round, they are the same. More and more students are complaining about eating the same food each day. So I think the most urgent problem is variety. Secondly, the price is a bit too high. Many of us hope that the canteen can provide us with not only delicious but also cheaper food. Fina
21、lly, the environment is so noisy that we cant enjoy our meals in good mood. I suggest that there be some soft music to help us relax.These suggestions are not just of my own, but also of many other students. We hope our respectable president will pay attention to our suggestions.By the way, the cant
22、een workers are very patient and always smiling. So I think if our university offers them better conditions, they will offer us better service.Your kind attention and consideration will be highly appreciated. Yours sincerely,Li Ming2002 年 6 月大学英语四级考试Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty
23、minutes to write a composition on the topic Student Use of Computers. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the chart and the outline given below: 1.上图所示为某校大学生平均每周使用计算机的时间: 1990 年(2 hours)、1995 年(4 hours)、2002 年(14 hours)，请描述其变化； 2. 请说明发生这些变化的原因(可从计算机的用途、价格或社会发展等方面加以说明)；
24、3. 你认为目前大学生在计算机使用中有什么困难或问题。 Student Use of ComputersStudents tend to use computers more and more nowadays. Reading this chart, we can find that the average number of hours a student spends on the computer per week has increased sharply. In 1990, it was less than 2 hours; and in 1995, it increased to
25、 almost 4 hours; while in 2000, the number soared to 20 hours.Obviously computers are becoming more and more popular. There are several reasons for this. First, computers facilitate us in more aspects of life. Also, the fast development of the Internet enlarges our demands for using computers. We ca
26、n easily contact with friends in remote places through the Internet. Besides, the prices of computers are getting lower and lower, which enables more students to purchase them.Along with the time spent on computers, there arise some problems. The most serious one is that many students are spending s
27、o much time playing PC games so that they ignore their studies. It is urgent to let the students use computers in a proper way.2002 年 12 月大学英语四级考试Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic It Pays to Be Honest. You should write at least 120 words ac
28、cording to the outline given below in Chinese. 1. 当前社会上存在许多不诚实的现象 2. 诚实利人利已，做人应该诚实 It pays to Be HonestAlthough honesty is believed to be a virtue, there are still dishonest people in our society. For example, some businessmen sell fake products to their consumers while some students cheat in the ex
29、ams.Dishonest people are short-sighted. Those who sell fake products may make money at first, but consumers wont buy their products any more. As a result, they will lose their fortune or even be sent to prison. By contrast, honest people gain a lot.Those who always tell truth or keep to their promis
30、e not only let others trust them but gain respect from other people as well. Such persons are sure to have a lot of good friends. Because they are trustable and respectable, everyone is eager to make friends with them. Besides, it is easier for a person with a good academic record to get a good job.
31、 Generally speaking, every employer wants his employees to be honest. So we can say that anyone who is honest will be paid back later.In a word, honesty wins trust, respect and honor. So it is important that we should be honest.2003 年 6 月大学英语四级考试假设你在某日某时某地目击一起车祸，就此写一份见证书。见证书须包括以下几点： 1车祸发生的时间及地点 2你所见
32、到的车祸情况 3你对车祸原因的分析 An Eye-Witness Account of a Traffic AccidentMy name is Liming. I am studying at college. A week ago I saw a traffic accident, which is still vivid in my mind. It was at about 9:00 on Saturday morning, June 15th, when I went out of the university to visit a friend of mine at another
33、 university. I was walking leisurely on the sidewalk when I heard a loud crash of two vehicles just at the T-junction about 10 meters away. Two taxis crashed together. It was a traffic accident. I went up and found that the two taxis were badly damaged. Both hoofs were out of shape. One door of a ca
34、r was knocked off and lying on the road. One driver was blooding and another was shut in the taxi. Some people were trying to help the driver get out of the damaged car. One man was calling to the traffic policeman station. A lot of cars were jammed on the road. From the stopping track on the road,
35、it is clear that the two taxis were driving too fast. But it is just one of the reasons. In my opinion, the taxi drivers are eager to take more passengers and make a little more money. On the other hand, both drivers dont show concern for one another. Both of them wanted to run in front of another.
36、Therefore, the accident is inevitable. So far, we should let the drivers keep it in their mind that a little slower, a little safer. Taking care of others lives means to take care of your own life. 2003 年 9 月大学英语四级考试作文The Day My Classmate Fell Ill (or Got Injured)During the SARS period in this sprin
37、g, the year of 2003, one of my classmates, Li Ming, was struck down by the virus and was immediately sent to hospital. The news spread quickly on campus. At first, we were terrified and wondered if we were infected too. However, through our governments publicity on mass media, we gradually conquered
38、 the fear and set out to try our best to help him. Some teachers provided early necessities while some students recorded the English class contents for him so that Li Ming could not be left behind. With our care and concern, Li Ming recovered quickly. Such an incident teaches us a good moral. Our so
39、ciety is full of love, warmth and peace, in which people - from man to woman, from individual to individual - lend others a hand. Just like a famous song goes, “the world will turn it to heaven only if everyone contributes a little.” and I do believe that its my great honor to live in this love-fill
40、ed paradise.2004 年 1 月大学英语四级考试作文1建议报考的专业及理由 2报考该专业的基本条件 3应当如何备考 A Letter in Reply to a Friend Dear ., When it comes to which major you should choose, I propose that you apply for the major of English. To begin with, English is the most popular language in the world, which is widely used in all field
41、s such as teaching, translation, foreign trade and so on. Whats more, it goes without saying that English majors are more likely to find a good job in the tighter and tighter job market. In order to study at English Department, you have to meet/satisfy the following requirements. In the first place,
42、 you have to spend a lot of time on it, just as the old saying goes, “Practice makes perfect”. In the second place, the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are necessary, because they are the foundations for your future study. Last but not the least important, you need an intens
43、e interest in learning English since “interest is the best teacher.” As far as the preparation work is concerned, you should first of all review all the required vocabulary. In addition, youd better spend some time on reading and writing. Only through these measures can you hope to enroll in our uni
44、versity.2004 年 6 月六级作文试题Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining about the poor service of a bookstore. You should write at least 150 words according to the guidelines given below in Chinese.设想你买了一本英文词典，发现有这样那样的质量问题，书店的服务态度又不好，因
45、此给报社编辑写信。信中必须包括以下内容：1、事情的起因2、与书店交涉的经过3、呼吁服务行业必须提高服务质量A Letter to the Editor of a Newspaper Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to reflect some problems I came across recently and appeal to the improvement of the service industry.This weekend I bought an English-Chinese dictionary in a bookstore ne
46、ar my home since its cover is elaborately designed. But when I went home and read carefully, I found that several pages of the dictionary have been cracked and befouled. What is worse, the misprints spread everywhere in the dictionary and seriously affect my comprehension. Since there was such damag
47、e and misprint to the dictionary, I went to the bookstore to require for a replace. But to my surprise, the staff of the bookstore turn down my request rudely and even denied the poor quality of the dictionary.It goes without saying that todays fast-paced and market-oriented economy calls for much h
48、igher standard for service industry. However, to my regret, many of the commercials fail to achieve this standard and the quality of the staff needs to be improved. Its self-evident that the poor quality of practitioners in the service industry will not only deeply disappoint customers but also hamp
49、er the development of our countrys economy. As a result, I expect your newspaper to appeal to the service industry to attach more importance to the service improvement.Thank you for your attention!Sincerely yours,Sam 2004 年 6 月四级作文试题Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines: Your role: a tour guideYour audience: a group of foreign touristsYour introduction should include: some welcoming words the schedu
