英语四级写作训练一

1、英语四级写作中的基本句式.表示原因There are three reasons for this.The reasons for this are as follows.The reason for this is obvious.The reason for this is not far to seek.The reason for this is that.We have good reason to believe that.ExampleThere are three reasons for the changes that have taken place in our life

2、 (Great changes have taken place in our life. There are three reasons for this). Firstly )people s living standard has been greatly improved. Secondly, most people are well paid ) and they can afford what they need or like. Last but not least ) more and more people prefer to enjoy modern life.表7K好处I

3、t has the following advantages.It does us a lot of good.It benefits us quite a lot.It is beneficial to us.It is of great benefit to us.ExampleBooks are like friends. They can help us know the world better, and they canopen our minds and widen our horizons.Therefore,readinextensivelyis ofgreat benefi

4、t to us.表示坏处It has more disadvantages than advantages.It does us much harm.It is harmful to us.ExampleHowever ) a coin has two sides.Television can also be harmful to us. It can do harm to our health and make us lazy if we spend too much time watching television.4.表示重要、必要、困难、方便、可能ExampledifficultIt

5、is important(necessary convenient ) possible)for sb. to do sth.We think it necessary to do sth.It plays an important role in our life.ExampleComputers are used everywhere ) whether in the government ) in schools or in business. Soon computers will be found in every home, too. We have good reason to

6、saythat computersareplaying an increasingly important role in our life and we have stepped into the Computer Age.表示措施We should take some effective measures.We should try our best to overcome (conquer) the difficulties.We should do our utmost to do sth.We should solve the problems that we are confron

7、ted (faced) with.The housing problem that we are confronted with is becoming more and more serious. Therefore ) we must take some effective measures to solve it.表示变化Some changes have takenplace inthe past five years.The computer has brought about many changes in education.ExampleSome changes have ta

8、ken place in people s diet in the past five years . The major reasons for these changes are not far to seek. Nowadays ) more and more people are switching from grain to meat for protein ) and from fruit and vegetable to milk for vitamins.表示事实、现状We cannot ignore the fact that.No one can deny the fact

9、 that.There is no denying the fact that.This is a phenomenon that many people are interested inHowever ) that s not the case.ExampleWe cannotignorethe fact thatindustrialization brings with it the problems of pollution.To solvetheseproblems ) we can start by educating the public about the hazards of

10、 pollution. The government on its part should also design stricter laws to promote a cleaner environment.表示比较Compared with A , B.I prefer to read rather than watch TV.There is a striking contrast between them.ExampleCompared with cars , bicycles have several advantages besides being affordable. Firs

11、tly ) they do not consume natural resources of petroleum.Secondly ) they do not cause the pollution problem. Last but not least ) they con tribute to people health by giving them due physical exercise.表示数量It has increased (decreased) fromtoThe population in this city has now increased(decreased)to 8

12、00) 000.The output of July in this factory increased by 15%compared with that of January.ExampleWith the improvement of the living standard , the proportion of people income spent on food has decreased while that spent on education has increased.From the graph listed above ) it can be seen that stud

13、ent use of computers has increased from an average of less thantwo hours per week in 1999 to 20 hours in 2009.表示看法People have (take ) hold)different attitudes towards sth.People have different opinionsonthis problem.People take different views of(on)the question.Some people believe that.Others argue

14、 that.ExamplePeople have different attitudes towards failure. Some believe that failure leads to success. Every failure they experience translates into a greater chance of success at their renewed endeavor. However ) others are easily discouraged by failures and put themselves into the category of l

15、osers.Example.表示结论In short ) it can be said that.It may be briefly summed up as follows.Fromwhat hasbeen mentionedabove ) we can come to the conclusion that.ExampleFrom what has been mentioned above we can come to the conclusion that examination is necessary ) but its method should be improved.12.套语

16、It s well known to us that.As is known to us ).This is a topic that is being widely talked about.From the graph (table ) chart) listed above ) it can be seen that.As the proverb says ) Where there is a will ) there is a way ” .As is known to us , it is important for the students to know the world ou

17、tside the campus. The reason for this is obvious. Nowadays ) the society is changing and developing rapidly ) and the campus is no longer an “ivory tower As college students ) we must get in touch with the world outside the campus. Only in this way can we adapt ourselves to the society quickly after

18、 we graduate.Writing Practice.压力是学生和工作的人都面对的事情。.有人说压力过大，影响到身心健康，使人无 法做出最佳表现；也有人说，压力能够使人不断 进取，是一个人不断进步的必须条件。.我的看法。On StressWith the fast pace of modern life, more and more people are living under great pressure.Some people are afraid of pressure. They think that the stresses and strains of work depri

19、ve them of joy and happiness.In their view,stress doesharm to them both physically and mentally.That is whytheyprefersomething less competitive and strenuous to something more demanding and challenging.Others argue that stress isnt as bad as it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is

20、vital to provide motivation and stimulation. Without stress, you may slack off and idle away your time. People under stress tend tobring their potential into full play and to realize their goals.In my opinion , we shouldnt escape from stress but to face it. What we can do is to adapt to the stress a

21、nd to profit from it rather than to avoid it.每年，高校许多大学生受到鼓舞去贫困地区 支教。.支教活动的意义。.我的看法。Volunteer Teaching in the WestEvery year, college students are inspired to help students with their study in underdeveloped areas in china. They have been trying their best to help those students who are eager to lear

22、n.This volunteer practice has been beneficial in two aspects. On one hand, college volunteers are really devoted to the cause. They have opened the eyes of students in underdeveloped regions to the outside world by bringing them new knowledge and thoughts. As a result, they are extremely welcome and

23、 respected by the children there. On the other hand, college students have received a rigorous training by adapting to the harsh living conditions. They are learning how to deal with difficulties and face challenges as well.What more, this volunteer experience will be always a valuable asset in his

24、or her life.In my opinion, every Chinese citizen is responsible for the development of education in China. We college students should take the lead in response to the appeal for offering aid to children in poor areas.四级写作一一常用过渡词.用于举例的过渡词for example, for instance, such as, to illustrate, a case in po

25、int, etc.用于比较和对比的过渡词similarly , in the same way, equally important, in/by contrast, on the contrary , on the other hand, unlike, however, yet, likewise （同样地）,whereas, while, in comparison with, etc.表示因果关系或分析原因的过渡词due to, owing to , as a result , therefore , so, thus, consequently, accordingly, as a

26、consequence, etc.表示层次递进的过渡词first (second, third, etc.), to begin with./to star with, moreover , finally , eventually, last, last but not least, first of all, next, later, after that, furthermore , for one thing.for another., in the first place.in the second place, etc.表示让步转折的过渡词although, in spite of

27、, despite, even if/even though, regardless of, on the other hand, nevertheless (然而) , rather than, etc.表示结论的过渡词in conclusion , to sum up, to conclude, in short, in brief, in a word , in summary, the conclusion is that etc 四级写作题目主要有 5 类：观点对比型作文现象阐述型作文图表型作文应用文图画型作文（一观点对比题第 1 段提出问题引出将要评论的事物；简要地提出人们在这个问

28、题上的两种不同看法。第2段分析问题提出一种观点或优点；本段的支持性分论点。第3段分析问题承上启下的过渡句；提出另一种观点或缺点；本段的支持性分论点。第 4 段 解决问题1 平衡两种观点2) 给出自己的观点Recreational ActivitiesAs fierce competition poses great pressure upon people, a great variety of recreational activities including entertainment and games are created to help people relax. People h

29、old opposite views on recreational activities.Some people think that recreational activities are great and necessary because they can help people relax from the hard work and study. Some of the activities, such as hiking, jogging, can help people relax physically; while some of them, such as surfing

30、 the Internet, can help people relax mentally.However , others think that recreational activities may have a bad effect on their lives. Some people may not resist some temptations from those activities, and indulge themselves in those activities. At last, they are lured away from their study or thei

31、r work.In my opinion , we should pay more attention to the advantages of various recreational activities and make the most of them. Meanwhile, we should learn how to use those activities positively, and make them a helpful tool for our development.Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty mi

32、nutes to write a composition on the topic The Internet . You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:有人认为网络可以让学习、 工作更有效率还有人认为网络让青少年沉迷， 进而影响 学习你对于网络的看法The InternetIn the era of information and technology, the use of the internet has become more and more popular in our daily lives. People hold opposite views on the internet.Some peop