新大学英语四级作文专题(图表作文和应用文)

1、图表作文图表作文提示部分包括图表和文字要点提示两部分。 图表的类型主要有:圆形 (饼型 图 (pie chart 、柱形图 (直型图 (graph 、曲线图(chart 和数据统计表 (表格 (table 。图表作文的 写作内容包括综合理解、客观详述和主观表达。模板一 总的趋势 图表具体描述 剖析图表所揭示的含义 理由一 理由二 理由三 理由四 总结 前景预测As can be seen from the table, the past decade has witnessed dramatic changes in _. While _. It is obvious from the tab

2、le that _.What contributed to these changes? I think the reasons are as follows. To start with, _. Secondly, _ . Whats more, _. Last but not least, _.In conclusion, _. Moreover, _.范文:How People Spent Their HolidaysY ear 1990 1995 2000Traveling 37% 51% 76%Staying at home 63% 49% 24%1. 上图所示为 1990、 199

3、5、 2000年某城市人们度假方式的情况,请描述其变化:2. 请说明发生这些变化的原因。3. 得出结论。How People Spent Their HolidaysAs can be seen from the table, the past decade have witnessed dramatic changes in the way people spent their holiday between 1990 and 2000.In 1990, 63% of people spent their holidays at home, while the figure dropped

4、considerably to 24% in 2000. It is obvious from the table that people tended to be more and more mobile, and they wanted to get entertainment in the outside world.What contributed to these changes? I think the reasons are as follows. To start with, with the rapid development of economy, people earn

5、by far more money than they used to. Thus, people are able to afford traveling expenses. Secondly, people think it important to get well-informed about the outside world in this new era when everything is on the move. Traveling, of course, is a sure way to achieve this goal. Whats more, in this comp

6、etitive society, people are usually under great stress. However, it is not difficult to find traveling an effective way to relieve peoples stress and get relaxation. Last but not least, by traveling outside, people are close to nature, which is not only beneficial to both their health and peace of m

7、ind.In conclusion, people prefer to go traveling rather than stay at home during holidays for a combination of reasons. Moreover, it seems that this trend will last in the foreseeable future.模板二 描述图表 分三方面解释原因 下结论1 During the period from _to _, _rose from _to _, while _ decreased from _ to _.2 We bel

8、ieve that three reasons can account for this phenomenon. First,_. Second, _. Third, _.3 _.We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays. We can imagine that _.范文:Health Gains in Developing Countries1.以下图为依据描述发展中国家的期望寿命 (1ife expectancy和婴儿死亡率 (infant mortality的变化情况2.说明引起变化的各

9、种原因Health Gains in Developing CountriesDuring the period from 1960 to 1990, the life expectancy of developing countries rose from 40 years to nearly 60 years, while infant mortality decreased from 200 deaths per 1000 births to around 100.We believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon.

10、 First, economy develops quickly in developing countries during this period, and living quality improves significantly as a result. Second, peoples health conditions also become better and better with the development of national health care systems. When they become richer and richer, they care more

11、 about personal health conditions. Third, medical sciences also develop at a fantastic speed, and it is much safer for mothers to give birth.We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays. We can imagine that people will live longer and the infant mortality will again fall.

12、1996.6. CET-6模板三 描述图表 解释图表 补充解释1 During the period between _ and _, _ declined abruptly from _ to _, while _ increased sharply from _ to _.2 Several reasons can account for this phenomenon. Compared with _ is much cheaper and more convenient_ . Apart from that, _.3 However, there are still a number

13、of people who _, generally for two reasons. On one hand,_. On the other hand, _.范文:Film Is Giving Way to TV1. 电影观众越来越少2. 电视观众越来越多,因为 3. 然而,还是有人喜欢看电影,因为 Film Is Giving Way to TVDuring the period between 1975 and 1985, film-goers declined abruptly from 85,000 to about 12,000, while TV-watchers increas

14、ed sharply from 5,000 to more than 100,000.Several reasons can account for this phenomenon. Compared with a film, TV is much cheaper and more convenient -you dont have to leave your house at all. Apart from that, you have many choices while watching TV, but a film concentrates on a certain topic.How

15、ever, there are still a number of people who enjoy going to the cinema, generally for two reasons. On the one hand, the audio-visual effect of a cinema is much better. On the other hand, in a quiet and comfortable place such as a cinema, you can concentrate on what you are watching and get the most

16、of the film.作业:2002年 06月英语四级写作试题Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Student Use of Computers. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on thechart and the outline given below: 1990199520001. 上图所示为 1990年、 1995年、 2002年某校大学生

17、使用计算机的情况,请描述其变化;2. 请说明发生这些变化的原因(可从计算机的用途、价格或社会发展等方面加以说明;3. 你认为目前大学生在计算机使用中有什么困难或问题。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,

18、 it was less than 2 hours; and in 1995, it increased to 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 I

19、nternet enlarges our demands for using computers. We can easily contact with friends in remote places through the Internet. Besides, the prices of computers are getting lower and lower, which enables more students to purchase them.Along with the time spent on computers, there arise some problems. Th

20、e most serious one is that many students are spending so much time playing PC games so that they ignore their studies. It is urgent to let the students use computers in a proper way模仿练习:1. 电影观众越来越少 2. 电视观众越来越多 , 因为 3. 然而还是有人喜欢看电影, 因为 During the period between 1975 and 1985, film-goers declined abrup

21、tly from 85,000 to about 12,000, while TV -watchers increased sharply from 5,000 to more than 100,000. Several reasons can account for this phenomenon, Compared with a film, TV is much cheaper and more convenient-you dont have to leave your house at all. Apart from that, you have many choices while

22、watching TV, but film concentrates on a certain topic. However, there are still a number of people who enjoy going to the cinema, generally for two reasons.On the one hand, the audiovisual effect of a cinema is much better. On the other hand, in quiet and comfortable place such as a cinema, you can

23、concentrate on what you are watching and get the most of the film.开头段主题句1. From / According to the above picture /table/ chart/ diagram/ graph, we can see that/ it can be learned/ estimated/ predicted that .2. As can be seen from the above picture /table/ chart/ diagram/ graph, great / dramatic chan

24、ges have taken place in in/from to .3. As demonstrated/ shown / illustrated / described / seen from the chart / table / graph, we can see that .应用文四级以应用文为主准备,其次是现象解释型。1. 应用文:你一个正读大学的好朋友给你来信说他想放弃四级考试,请你给他写一封信, 劝说他不要放弃。2. 应用文:因为学生证丢失,申请补办,并说明其对你的重要性3. 现象解释:自行车丢失现象很严重;其原因是;如何解决。4. 记叙文:The experience of

25、 my first job(略5. 祝贺信:祝贺你的同学李明得到奖学金(略(一劝说信:不要放弃四级考试。Dear Mary,Thank you for your letter dated June 2 which I reached me today. In the letter you said you wanted to give up the CET4 exam, and I am writing in the hope that you could hold up your spirit to take the exam and eventually pass it.As you me

26、ntioned, English listening is your terrible dream. You can try the tape I sent to you with this letter. The tape was made by our college English teacher, which helped me a lot. You can also do some listening in the morning everyday. As for your vocabulary, you need to remember the words with sentenc

27、es. Thirdly, you need to read at least 2 passages every day for the reason that reading takes much marks in the CET 4, and it can enlarge your vocabulary at the same time. I wish you can take my advice and pursue your English study. May you get a high mark in the coming CET 4. If there is anything I

28、 can help, please let me know.Sincerely yours,Li Ming(二 应用文:因为学生证丢失,申请补办,并说明其对你的重要性Dear Sir or Madame,My name is Li Ming, a student of Business Department at our university. I am writing to re-question a new student identification card. A thief stole my wallet where I put it yesterday. I have made e

29、very efforts to seek it back. However my dear card just simply disappeared with the thief.As you know, the student identification card is extremely useful for us. First of all, the CET 4 is drawing near, and I need it to enter the national test, which is held only two times a year. Besides, the stud

30、ent identification card is also required in the library and it is a “must” for me to withdraw money from the bank.Please inform me when you have come to a decision. I am looking for your earlier reply. My telephone number is 54567xx. If further materials are required, I am only too willing to forwar

31、d to you.Many thanks,Sincerely yours,Li Ming(三寻物启事,应用文LostJune 23, 2007I am so careless that I lost my student identification card in the library. Yesterday afternoon, I was studying English at the back row of Room 204 and preparing for my exam today, but when I went for supper, I lost my dear card.

32、As you know, the card is extremely useful for me. First of all, the CET 4 is drawing near, and I need it to enter the national test, which is held only two times a year. Besides, the student identification card is also required in the library and it is a “must” for me to withdraw money from the bank

33、.Will the finder please ring me up to fetch it back? My telephone number is 54567xx. I will be much obliged if anyone could help me.Y ours英文书信格式概述1、信头(Heading 指发信人的姓名(单位名称 、地址和日期,一般写在信纸的右上角。英文地址的写法与中文完全不同, 地址的名称按从小到大的顺序:第一行写门牌号码和街名; 第二行写县、市、省、州、邮编、国名;然后再写日期。标点符号一般在每一行的末尾都不 用,但在每一行的之间,该用的还要用,例如在写日期的时

34、候。日期的写法,如 1997年 7月 30日,英文为:July 30, 1997(最为普遍 ; July 30th, 1997; 30th July, 1997等。 1997不可写成 97。2、信内地址(Inside Address在一般的社交信中, 信内收信人的地址通常省略, 但是在公务信函中不能。 将收信人的姓名、 地址等写在信头日期下方的左角上,要求与对信头的要求一样,不必再写日期。3、称呼(Salutation 是写信人对收信人的称呼用语。位置在信内地址下方一、二行的地方,从该行的顶格写起, 在称呼后面一般用逗号(英国式 ,也可以用冒号(美国式 。(1写给亲人、亲戚和关系密切的朋友时,

35、用 Dear 或 My dear再加上表示亲属关系的称呼 或直称其名(这里指名字,不是姓氏 。例如:My dear father, Dear Tom等。(2写给公务上的信函用 Dear Madam , Dear Sir 或 Gentleman (Gentlemen 。注意:Dear 纯属公务上往来的客气形式。 Gentlemen 总是以复数形式出现,前不加 Dear ,是 Dear Sir的 复数形式。(3写给收信人的信,也可用头衔、职位、职称、学位等再加姓氏或姓氏和名字。例如: Dear Prof. Tim Scales, Dear Dr. John Smith。假如你不知道收信人的姓名,可

36、用 Dear Sir(s, Dear Madam, Dear Sir or Madam.假如你知道收信人的姓名, 但他并非你的好友, 可用 Dear Mr. Smith, Dear Ms. Smith, Dear Dr. Smith, Dear Prof. Smith.4、正文(Body of the Letter位置在下面称呼语隔一行, 是信的核心部分。 因此要求正文层次分明、 简单易懂。 和中文信 不同的是,正文中一般不用 Hello ! (你好! 正文有缩进式和齐头式两种。 每段书信第一行的第一个字母稍微向右缩进些, 通常以五个字 母为宜,每段第二行从左面顶格写起,这就是缩进式。但美国人

37、写信各段落往往不用缩进式, 用齐头式, 即每一行都从左面顶格写起。 商务信件大 都采用齐头式的写法。5、结束语(Complimentary Close在正文下面的一、二行处,从信纸的中间偏右处开始,第一个词开头要大写,句末用逗号。不同的对象,结束语的写法也不同。(1写给家人、亲戚,用 Y our loving grandfather, Lovingly yours, Lovingly, 等;(2写给熟人、朋友,用 Y ours cordially, Y ours affectionately, Best regards, Best wish, Love等;(3写业务信函用 Truly your

38、s(Y ours truly , Faithfully yours(Y ours faithfully等;(4对上级、长辈用 Y ours obediently(Obediently yours , Y ours respectfully(Respectfully yours 等 ;(5 假如你知道收信人的姓名,但他并非你的好友,用 Y ours Sincerely。6、签名(Signature 低于结束语一至二行, 从信纸中间偏右的地方开始, 在结束语的正下方, 在签完名字的下面 还要有用打字机打出的名字,以便识别。职务、职称可打在名字的下面。当然,写给亲朋好 友的信,就不必再打了。(一感谢

39、信常用句型1. I am grateful/obliged to you for 我非常感谢你的2. I am greatly indebted to you for what you have done. 我为你所做的一切表示感激。3. I am thankful/obliged to you for your unselfish assistance during感谢你在期间给予我无私的帮助。4. I deeply appreciate your courtesy and we hope to have the opportunity of rewarding your kindness

40、.我非常感谢你的好意,并希望有机会回报你。5. I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation of your kind help you rendered me. 我借此机会对你所给予我的帮助表示深深的感谢。6. It was kind and generous of you to do this for me, and l appreciate it more than l can say. 你为我这样做真是太好了,我感激不尽。7. My appreciation to you for your generous help i

41、s beyond my words, I wish I could repay it some day. 我无法用言语来表达对你的感激之情。但愿有朝一门能回报你的帮助。 8. Please accept my most cordial thanks for your timely help, which l will never forget.请接受我诚挚的谢意,感谢你及时的帮助,我将难以忘怀。9. Words fail me when I want to express my gratitude to you. 感激之情难以言表。10. Again, I would like to expr

42、ess our warm thanks to you. 再次向你表示感谢。范文July 7, 2008 Dear Prof. James,As one of your students, I am writing to ask for your kind assistance. I wish to enroll in College of Computer at Oxford University, for which I am required to provide a letter of recommendation. As a senior professor in your field

43、, one of my most respected college teachers and a person who knows me very well, you are the most suitable referee for me.As you know, I have laid a solid foundation in computer science. I would be grateful if, in the letter, you would confirm that I have adequate qualifications to follow the course

44、. Would you be so kind as to give a brief introduction to my academic performance during my undergraduate studies, especially that under your supervision? Besides, your personal opinion of me will carry special weight. I have to submit the letter next month.Thank you so much for your generous help i

45、n this matter.Y ours sincerely,Henry Scott (二 欢迎信范文Dear Xiao Wang,Words failed me to express my excitement when I learned that you would like to spend your holiday together with me. It has been three years since we graduated from high school. I miss you so much that I even cant wait to see you. Now

46、that it will be the first time you visit Beijing, I am sure that your journey will be exciting, rewarding and full of a lot of fun.Ive made a rough plan for this holiday as follows. On the first day you arrive here, I will show you around our new campus. Especially, I will take you to visit our newl

47、y-built modem library. During the second three days, wed better go sightseeing around Beijing. We can visit some famous scenic spots and historical sites, such as Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, etc. On the fifth day, we can visit the Beijing Zoo, since you are quite interested in

48、 wild animals. The next day, we can do some shopping. There are many splendid markets and plazas in Beijing. On the last day, you can have a good rest before setting off. If there is anything inconvenient for you in this plan, please let me know immediately.By the way, since lots of people will go t

49、raveling in this holiday, it must be crowded on the train. So you should take care of your luggage. Bring more clothes with you because Beijing is much colder than Kunming at this time. And dont forget to tell me when you will arrive so that Ill pick you up at the airport.I am looking forward to you

50、r reply and wish you a god journey.Y ours,Zhang Ying (三 道歉信与解释信写作策略开头段:表明写作意图,对某事表示歉意。主体段:说明道歉的具体原因。结尾段:再次表明歉意,请求收信人的谅解,并表示你愿意为此做补救。常用句型1、 I must apologize to you for. 我必须为向你道歉。2、 I am terribly/awfully sorry that. 我感到很抱歉,因为3、 It is thoughtless/inconsiderate of me to do. 我做,实在太欠考虑了。4、 I am afraid wha

51、t I have done has caused many inconveniences to you.恐怕我给您添了许多麻烦。5、 I sincerely hope that you can understand that I offended you unintentionally.我真心希望您能理解我并非有意冒犯你的。6、 I regret to inform you that I am unable to do. 我很遗憾地告知您我不能7、 I must make a sincere and humble apology to you for. 我必须为真诚地向你道歉。8、 Pleas

52、e accept my sincere apology for., once more. 请再次为接受我真诚的道歉。9、 I sincerely hope that you will kindly accept my apologies. 我衷心希望你能接受我的道歉。 10、 I am so sorry to have put you to so much trouble. 不好意思给你添了很多麻烦。范文:June 23, 2008 Dear Mr. / Ms,I was very concerned when I received your letter of yesterday compl

53、aining that the central heating system in your new house had not been completed by the date promised.On referring to our earlier correspondence, I find that I had mistaken the date for completion. The fault is entirely mine and I deeply regret that it should have occurred.I realize the inconvenience

54、 our oversight must be causing you and will do everything possible toavoid any further delay. I have already given instructions for the work to have priority and the engineers working on the job to be placed on overtime. These arrangements should see the installation completed by next weekend.Y ours

55、 faithfullyZhang Ying (四邀请信写作策略开头段:表明写作意图,向某人发出邀请。主体段:说明邀请的具体原因,邀请的内容。结尾段:表示强烈的期盼,并希望尽快得到答复。常用句型1、 I am please to invite you to participate in to be held fromto in我很高兴邀请你参加从到在举行的活动。2、 It is my pleasure/a great honor for me to invite you to如能邀请你参加是我莫大的荣幸。3、 It is my pleasure to extend an invitation t

56、o you to go traveling with me.我很高兴邀请你和我一起去旅游。4、 I hope that you wont decline my invitation.我希望你不会拒绝我的邀请。5、 I will cover all the expenses involved.我会负责有关费用。6、 We were wondering if the session could consist of 我们想知道会议是否可以包括7、 Would you please let me know as soon as possible if you can accept my invita

57、tion?你能否早日告诉我是否能接受我的邀请?范文:June 23, 2008 Dear sir/madam:We would like to invite you to an exclusive presentation of our new product. The presentation will take place at location, at time on date. There will also be a reception at time. We hopeyou and your colleagues will be able to pany is a leading producer of high-quality . As you well know, recent technological advances have made increasingly affordable to the public. Our new models offer superb quality and sophistication with economy, and