大学英语四级考试试题99-04年作文范文.doc

大学英语四级考试试题99-04年作文范文1999年1月大学英语六级考试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 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:别人请求帮助时，在什么情况下我们会说“不”。为什么有些人在该说“不”的时候不说“不”。该说“不”时不说“不”的坏处。Dont Hesitate to Say “No” Doing favors for others when necessary is one of the virtues in Chinese tradition. When someone is in need, we should lend him a hand. But there are circumstances under which we have to say “no”, because to give the help asked is really beyond our ability, or perhaps we dont have the time or money needed to offer the help, or still on some other occasions, it is simply inconvenient for us to do so. Some people, however, find it very hard to say “no” when asked for help. They cant very well refuse, because they are afraid that a refusal may cast shadows upon their friendship. They are also afraid of being regarded as selfish and inconsiderate. And they even think it is something of a shame to be considered unable to help. Finally, being shy by nature, some people simply lack the courage to say “no”. Such kind of attitudes may do good to neither parties. If what is asked for is beyond their power, by saying “yes”, they are looking for trouble and placing unnecessary pressure upon themselves. Whats more, if they make mistakes and cause trouble to their friends in helping them, how can they save their face or he trusted? To make matters worse, their boast may sometimes cause delay and thus great loss to their friends. Therefore, dont hesitate to say “no” when you ought to. (233 words)1999年6月大学英语六级考试Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: Reading Selectively Or Extensively? You should write at least 120 words, and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:有人认为读书要有选择。有人认为应当博览群书。我的看法。Reading Selectively or Extensively?As is known to all, knowledge is power and the main way for people to gain knowledge is reading books. But in a knowledge-exploding age, when books are being turned out in tremendous numbers, it is no longer possible for people to read all of them. So some people argue that they should read selectively, i. e. to read only the books which are of benefit both to our mind and body as well as those which are of immediate and practical importance. Besides, selective reading usually saves them more time to think and so makes them better readers.But there are other people who argue for reading extensively. They believe that they should read extensively in order to know something about everything, thus broadening their knowledge and enriching their experience. My idea of good reading is reading both selectively and extensively. I think that people should read both selectively and extensively in accordance with different proposes. On one hand, we should read selectively for special knowledge. On the other hand, we should read extensively for learning more about our world. (181 words)2000年1月大学英语六级考试Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: WT 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 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:上大学的费用（tuitions and fees）可以通过多种途径解决。哪种途径适合于我（说明理由）How I Finance My College EducationWith the rapid development of higher education in China, and more high school graduates admitted, universities can no longer be financed exclusively by the government and students must pay at least partly for their schooling.There are various ways for a student to pay his tuition and fees. To begin with, if the students academic results are excellent, he can apply for scholarship. Secondly, especially in China, he can always depend on his parents for all kinds of expenditure, including living allowances. Then, he can borrow money from a bank to pay for his education, which he can repay after graduation. If he finds all the above undesirable, he still has another option - to do a part-time job and work his way through college.In my case, I am fortunate enough to be part of a well-to-do family and have no difficulty having my parents pay for all my fees. But as a college student, I dislike a totally dependent existence, so I am working part-time as a newspaper-boy to help support myself. And I am also studying hard, hoping to win a scholarship one day so that I can be wholly self-reliant and independent. (195 words)2000年6月大学英语六级考试Part V Writing (30 minutes)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 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:很多人认为有必要举行英语口语考试，理由是也有人持不同意见，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). Have you any idea what a spoken English test will be like? Is it necessary to go to all the trouble to hold or take such a test? People differ in their answers. Many people think it necessary. They know that although they have taken numerous English tests ever since they started learning it and many even have received surprisingly high marks, few of them can express themselves fluently in spoken English. And if people cant speak it well, whats the sense of learning it and what do those high marks mean? Furthermore, with so many undergraduates having passed CET-4 and CET-6, a test of spoken English is a further way to tell the excellent from the not so excellent. Finally, it is a new challenge to those who “live and learn”.There are, however, also people who think differently. Besides the pains in preparation for such a new kind of test, there is also the uncertainty about the reliability and objectivity of the marking system, which may depend mainly on human (and thus subjective) assessment instead of on machine scoring.At the prospect of this optional test, I feel encouraged and regard it as a welcome challenge and another opportunity to improve my language ability and career potentials. I am determined to practice my oral English more often, and if I am qualified for such a test, I will not hesitate a moment to apply for it. (256 words)2001年1月大学英语六级考试Part Writing (30 minutes)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 120 words and you should 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How to Succeed in a Job Interview?An interview plays an important role in job hunting. Its principal purpose is to provide evidence upon which the interviewer can base a prediction or judgment of a candidates suitability for the job. How one performs in an interview proves to be an important factor in deciding whether he can get the job he is applying for.To be successful in a job interview, we should demonstrate certain personal and professional qualities. First, we should be neatly dressed, for the right clothes worn at the right time can win the respect of the interviewer and leave a favorable impression on him. And we should also speak clearly, as the appropriate manner of speaking is a reflection of our personality and education. Besides, we should be prepared to talk knowledgeably about the requirements of the position for which we are applying in relation to our professional experiences and interests. Furthermore, to be really impressive, we must convey a sense of sell-confidence and enthusiasm for the job.Above all, to be successful in a job interview, we should be punctual for the arranged interview and be truthful and accurate about personal information. Be careful neither to show too much interest in the salary nor to backbite your former employers. (207 words)2001年6月大学英语六级考试Part Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter. Suppose you are Zhang Ying. Write a letter to Xiao Wang, a schoolmate of yours who is going to visit you during the weeklong holiday. You should write at least 120 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 SchoolmateJune 23, 2001Dear Xiao Wang, I got your letter yesterday, and I am so glad to know that you are going to visit Nanjing during your holiday. I think we havent had any chance to see each other ever since you went to Nankai University after graduation from middle school. I always remember the days when we spent time in school library working together on the math problems. And I can hardly wait to see you!Well, Nanjing is a beautiful city in early summer. I plan to arrange for you to do some sightseeing for the first three days of your visit her, and you will be deeply impressed by the spacious Xuanwuhu Lake, the busy Confucious Temple, the quiet Pearl Spring Park, and the newly-built Second Yangtse River Bridge as well as the grand 35-year-old First Yangtse River Bridge. During our 4th day together, I will show you around downtown. There are quite a number of shopping centers in Nanjing, Xinjiekou and Hunan Road being the two famous ones. Besides, there are also many public recreational squares built here during the past few years, such as Gulou Square, Shanxilu Square and New Century Square, to name only a few. Finally, do you still remember Wang Qi and Wu Fen, who used to be my roommates? They are both students in Nanjing Normal University now. I am sure you will feel like paying them a visit before you leave here.You will definitely enjoy your trip here, but it would be a good idea to keep an eye on the weather in Nanjing before your departure. The only thing that is undesirable about Nanjing is its climate. It will be quite hot here in late June, so you neednt pack any thick clothes in our traveling bag. Instead, make sure you bring some T-shirts and short skirts with you.Looking forward to meeting you. (310 words) Yours, Zhang Ying 2002年1月大学英语六级考试Part Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic:A Letter to the University President About the Canteen Service on CampusYou should write at least 120 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，也可以兼而有之。A Letter to the University President About the Canteen Service on CampusJanuary 12th, 2002Dear Mr. President, My name is Li Ming. I am a third-year student in Business School. As the school year is drawing to a close, I venture to write to you about the canteen service on campus which has given rise to frequent complaints among students.Th