历年四级考试范文

1、.1995年1月大学英语四级作文题目及范文 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Can Money Buy Happiness?You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.有人认为金钱是幸福之本(source of happiness) 2.也有人认为金钱是万恶

2、之源(root of all evil) 3.我的看法范文Can Money Buy Happiness? 钱可以买到幸福？Can money buy happiness? Various people have various answers. Some people think that money is the source of happiness. With money, one can buy whatever he enjoys. With money, one can do whatever he likes. So, in their minds, money can bri

3、ng comfort, security, and so on. Money, as they think, is the source of happiness.But there are still a lot of others who think that money is the root of all evil. Money drives people to steal, to rob, and to break the law. A lot of people became criminals just because they were in search of money.

4、And in the Western countries, there is nothing that cant be bought by money. Many people lose their own lives when hunting it.I think that money is essential to life and we cannot do without money. But even though money is necessary to life, it cant buy happiness. Happiness is not something that can

5、 be measured by money. It is a state of mind. One can have plenty of money, with which he can buy whatever he wants, and at the same time he is not happy because he is never satisfied or he is troubled by various kinds of problems. Therefore, although money is necessary for a happy life, it cant buy

6、 happiness.1996年1月大学英语四级作文题目及范文Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic The Two-day Weekend. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 双休日给大学生带来的好处。2. 双休日可能给大学生带来的问题。3. 我应当怎

7、样过好双休日。范文The Two-day Weekend .双休日The two-day weekend has brought a lot of benefits to college students. It not only offers us more time to get rid of tiredness and have a good rest, but also gives us more chances to take up some hobbies, such as fishing, reading, or gardening. From these activities

8、we can learn many things outside the classroom, which will add to our knowledge.Despite the convenience it brings us, the two-day weekend has also given rise to quite a few problems. The most serious one is that the weekdays are filled with more lesson, sometimes too many. Because our classes are li

9、mited to Monday through Friday, we have to take more lessons each day than in the past. This leaves us little time to catch our breath during the weekdays.In order to benefit most from the two-day weekend, I have decided to make a good plan for the two-day weekend. Of course I should take this chanc

10、e to relax. But during the weekend, I will still set aside enough time to study. By doing so ii can have a good time as well as make progress in my studies.1996年6月大学英语四级作文题目及范文Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Global Shortage of Fresh Water

11、. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 人们以为淡水是取之不尽的(提示：雨水、河水、井水.)2. 实际上淡水是非常紧缺的(提示：人口增加，工业用水增加，污染.)3. 我们应该怎么办范文Global Shortage of Fresh Water全球淡水短缺Many people believe that the worlds supply of fresh water will never be us

12、ed up. They think that fresh water comes from such a variety of sources that it is always sufficient for use. Such an opinion leads to a shocking waste of water.As a matter of fact, the earth is short of fresh water. Furthermore, with the rapid growth of the worlds population, the rising demand for

13、water by industry, and the serious pollution of our surroundings, the world is facing the danger of running out of fresh water. Actually, in some big cities, fresh water cannot meet the daily needs.Therefore, to find new ways to save water is an urgent task. First, we should pass strict laws to cont

14、rol any waste of water. Second, scientists must work even harder to purify sea water and polluted water, and try to find substitutes to reduce the use of fresh water.1997年1月大学英语四级作文题目及范文 Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes tow rite a composition on the topic Practice Makes Perf

15、ect. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 怎样理解“熟能生巧”? 2. 例如：在英语学习中. 3. 又如.范文Practice Makes Perfect熟能生巧(业精于勤)The famous saying “Practice makes perfect” is widely accepted today. It means if we practice unfamiliar things ag

16、ain and again, well be able to perform it perfectly.The practice of learning English is a good example. We are not living in an English speaking country. So, in order to learn it well, we need extra practice, such as reading English books, going to English corners, or communicating with foreigners.

17、Only sitting at the desk cannot lead to the mastery of English.As another example, if we want to be skilled in using the computer, we also need to practice using it. Some children become little experts in computer, just because they play with it everyday. On the contrary, if we just stick to books,

18、we will still feel confused when using computers. Judging from the evidence offered, we might safely draw the conclusion that practice makes perfect.1997年6月四级作文题及范文Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Getting to Know the World Outside the Camp

19、us. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1. 大学生了解社会的必要性。2.了解社会的途径（大众媒介、社会服务等）3. 我打算怎么做。 范文Getting to Know the World Outside the Campus了解校园外面的世界With the rapid development of society, it is essential for college students to g

20、et to know the world outside the campus. There are a variety of reasons why we should do that. The primary one is that we can expand our horizons. Nowadays, as students, our knowledge is mostly derived from books, which is really limited. Only through contact with society will we learn more practica

21、l things. Second, it will enable us to be more sophisticated after graduation. Finally, knowing the world outside the campus may awaken in us a high sense of duty and help us make greater achievements in the future.As is known to all, there are many ways we can know the society, such as through comm

22、unity service or keeping informed through TV, radio or newspapers.As a university student, I will read newspapers and magazines to enrich my knowledge and do some volunteer work for the community or take up a part-time job in my spare time so that I can learn from my experience and prepare for my fu

23、ture work.1998年1月大学英语四级作文题目及范文Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Harmfulness of Fake Commodities. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.目前社会上有不少假冒伪劣商品(fake commodit

24、ies)。为什么会有这种现象? 2. 举例说明假冒伪劣商品对消费者个人、社会等的危害。范文Harmfulness of Fake Commodities假冒伪劣商品的危害In recent years, a lot of fake commodities have appeared in the market. These fake commodities have done great harm to the consumers and the society.Since the policy of reform was implemented, Chinas economy has imp

25、roved. A lot of people getting richer, and their living conditions are getting better. But still some of them are not satisfied. They dream of getting rich overnight and living a heavenly life, which, of course, is impossible to achieve by fair means. So they risk breaking the law to produce the mar

26、ket take commodities.Once these fake commodities enter the market, they will do immeasurable harm to the society. The direct victims are the consumers. As the quality of the fake commodities is always very poor, the consumers may suffer great losses. Certain fake commodities, such as food and medici

27、ne, will cause irreparable harm to the health and well-being of the consumers. Fake commodities also cut into the profits of the brand-name-owners. Since the fake ones are cheaper, people tend to be reluctant to buy the genuine ones.1998年6月大学英语四级和六级(相同)作文题目及范文Directions: For this part, you are allow

28、ed thirty minutes towrite acomposition on the topic Do“Lucky Numbers” Really Bring Good Luck? You should write at least 100 words and you shouldbase your compositi on the outline (given in Chinese) below.1.有些人认为某些数字会带来好运。2.我认为数字和运气无关，.范文Do “Lucky Numbers” Really Bring Good Luck? 做“幸运数字”是否真的会带来好运？Som

29、e people take it for granted that some lucky numbers can bring them good luck. For instance, the so-called lucky number “8” is widely used now because it is sounded like “getting rich” in Chinese and is believed to bring good fortune.Yet many others dont think so. They think that numbers have nothin

30、g to do with luck. They regard numbers simply as a mathematic symbols for counting. They are anything but a mystery. They laugh at those who think numbers can bring good luck.Im in favor of the latter opinion. I think our society is very modern now. We mustnt count on the so-called lucky numbers to

31、fulfill our wishes. Whether we can have good luck depends on ourselves. If we work hard, good luck will come to us.1999年1月大学英语四级和六级(相同)作文题目及范文 Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Dont Hesitate to Say No. You should write at least 100 -160 wor

32、ds and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 别人请求帮助时，在什么情况下我们会说不 2. 为什么有些人在该说不的时候不说不 3. 该说不时不说不的坏处范文Dont Hesitate to Say No不要犹豫说“不”In our daily life, there are many occasions on which we should not hesitate to refuse when asked for help. For one thing, when it i

33、s beyond our ability, we should give a direct reply “no”. For another, we the thing we are asked for is unreasonable or even illegal, we should say “no” without hesitation.However, it is not the case in our real life. Many people prefer to say “yes” when they should say “no”. Some are afraid to lose

34、 their face, since they think refusal means their inability. Some people are afraid to offend their acquaintances face, such as their friends, relatives and so on.In fact, doing so is quite harmful. If you agree to do the things beyond your ability, the result will only be worse. The other might as

35、well have asked another person who can help. And if you agree to do the unreasonable or even the illegal favors, such as cheating in the exam, you are in fact not helping the other but hurting him. You yourself will get into trouble too.1999年6月大学英语四级作文题目及范文Directions: For this part, you are allowed

36、thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Reading Selectively Or Extensively? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 有人认为读书要有选择2. 有人认为应当博览群书3. 我的看法范文Reading Selectively Or Extensively? 广泛阅读还是有选择性的阅读Some people think when we

37、read we should read selectively. That is to say, we should select some books we are interested in and ignore the others. Reading selectively can help us concentrate our limited time and attention on those selected books.Others think we should read extensively. No matter what kind of book it is, we s

38、hould look it over. We should read various kinds of books, whether we are interested in them or not. They maintain that reading extensively can help to enlarge our view and grasp the general knowledge in different fields.In my opinion, the two reading ways have their roles respectively in our readin

39、g. However, the disadvantages of each methods are easy to see. If we only read the books we select or prefer, the framework of our knowledge may not be complete. Our knowledge would be rather limited. And if we read without selection, we may not have so much time and energy to be specialized in one

40、particular field. Therefore, the combination of the two methods is more reasonable.2000年1月大学英语四级、六级作文题目及范文Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic How I Finance My College Education. You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition o

41、n the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 上大学的费用(tuition and fees)可以通过多种途径解决2. 哪种途径适合于我(说明理由)范文How I Finance My College Education我是怎样财务我的大学教育Several years ago new tuition fee policy was put into practice and college students were asked to pay a certain sum of money. And now, all the students, no mat

42、ter what subjects they are engaged in, must pay for tuition.There are many ways for a student to finance his college education. Most students ask their parents to pay the tuition fee and pay for their books, accommodation and other cost. A student can also apply for the scholarship. Most universitie

43、s set up scholarship to offer money to the poor students who do well in entrance exams and reward those who do well in entrance exams and reward those who work well at university. A student can also apply for the low-interest loans. In addition to the above, taking part-time jobs is also a common wa

44、y for a college student to get money to pay part of his tuition and fees.So far as Im concerned, Id prefer earning the scholarship. This means I must study hard and be a top student, which has always been my goal. After all, the task of a student is to study. And in addition to solving my financial

45、problems, getting the scholarship can also prove my ability and is good for my future.2000年6月大学英语四级考试范文Is A Test of Spoken English Necessary? 是一种必要的测试英语口语？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

46、necessary to hold a test of spoken English in China 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 inade

47、quate to express their thoughts freely when speaking. 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 writin

48、g skills would be enough for the average English learners. College students are already under considerable pressure from their coursework. Another required test will only add to their burden. Also, some students may take the shortcut and only practice the questions according to the fixed format of t

49、he test, which will not actually improve 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

50、 society. Whether I take the test or 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、六级作文题目及范文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 le

51、ast 100 words, and base your composition 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.范文How to Succeed in a Job Interview? 如何成功的面试？Nowadays, in an ever tighter job market, great importance has been attached to an interview by both the employer and the appl

52、icant. The interview, so to speak, has become indispensable 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

53、 company. On the other hand, the interviewee can 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 succe

54、ed in it? Firstly of all, the interviewee must pay 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 m

55、ust demonstrate his aptitude and skills for the job and his knowledge about eh 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 i

56、mportant, but there is no need to be nervous. As long 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、六级作文题目及范文Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a

57、letter. Suppose you are Zhang Ying. Write a letter to Xiao 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.提醒应注意的事项范文A letter to a Schoolmate给同学的一封信June 23

58、, 2001Dear Xiao Wang,Im delighted to learn that you are going to visit 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 days. In every big room of my home ther