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1987.9 Women in the Modern
World
Women are playing an increasingly important part in society today.
In many countries, more and more women are no longer housekeepers. They
have their own jobs as workers, farmers or even leaders. We can say that
almost all jobs that men can do are done equally well by women. Women are
no longer looked down upon by society.
With the changes in their social role, women’s position in the
family has been improved as well. Husbands and wives are now more equal in
the family. They cope with problems of daily life together and share
happiness with each other. Also, in today’s families, it is more and
more rare to find women busy with cooking while men are sitting
comfortably in armchairs, reading newspapers.
In spite of these changes, the liberation of women has not been
completely realized. A number of men still jealously guard against their
rights and regard women as incapable creatures. Few women are allowed to
attend important international meetings dominated by men. That is really
the problem we should solve immediately.
1988. 6 An Early Morning Walk
One morning I got up very early, and everything around was very
quiet. As I had nothing to do, I decided to take a walk to the park. While
I was walking, I found that there were only some young men running in the
street. They looked healthy and happy.
When I arrived at the park, I found, to my surprise, that there
were so many people there. Some of them were doing morning exercise.
Others were practicing kung fu. The rest, especially old people, were
taking walks. They seemed to look younger than their real ages.
An early morning walk can help one to keep fit and work
efficiently. It can change one's mood and make one’s life happier. I
think that everyone, young or old, female or male, should get up early and
take morning walks. Taking early morning walks makes a man healthy and
wise.
1989. 1 The Tape Recorder
The tape recorder is one of the most welcome and popular electronic
devices ever invented. Nowadays, almost every family has a tape recorder.
It can record people’s voices or popular songs or some other things that
people would like to listen to more than once. Tape recorders have been
warmly welcomed since the day they were invented.
This device is useful in many ways. For example, a reporter can use
it in interviews instead of the old, less accurate means of writing them
in a notebook. Also, in studying foreign languages, students can use it to
improve their listening ability. Moreover, they can record their own voice
to improve their pronunciation in the foreign language.
However, it can also become a nuisance. Your hearing can be
seriously harmed if you listen to a recorder with the volume too high.
And, if you can’t control yourself, you can waste a lot of time
listening to a recorder. So, if used properly, the recorder will serve you
well. If used improperly, it can do harm to you.
1990.1 What Would Happen If There Were No
Power
Ever since early this century, electricity has become an essential
part of our modern life. It plays an important role in many fields such as
industry, agriculture and the daily life of men. Electricity is a source
of energy that makes it possible for factories to turn out products and
for people to create comfortable living conditions.
If there were no electric power, things would be quite different.
Machines could not run and people would have to fall back on their hands
to produce what is essential for them to keep alive. Traffic would have to
stop at night because there would be no lights in the street. A world in
darkness would not be a pleasant one. In a word, things would be in a
mess.
Therefore, we should realize the importance of electricity. As
electricity is insufficient in our country, we should be frugal in using
electricity. We should make great efforts to produce more electricity.
1990.6 Make Our Cities Greener
Recent efforts toward the greening of our cities have achieved
much, although the results are still far from satisfactory. In recent
years many trees have been planted in the cities and much care has been
taken of the planted trees. In spite of all this, the greening process is
relatively slow compared with cities in many other countries. For example,
the green space available on average to each Shanghai citizen is only 0.4
Mu while every Londoner has more than 20 Mu.
We can benefit much from making our cities greener by planting
trees. First, trees absorb carbon dioxide to produce oxygen which is
essential to the health of human beings. Second, trees and other greenery
make our cities more beautiful. Third, trees can also improve the climate
of the cities.
Since we can get so much from making our cities greener, we should
spare no effort to do that. We should plant more trees and take better
care of them. We also should not cut down the trees. In a word, we should
do everything to add to the greening of our cities.
1991.1 Bicycle – An Important Means of Transport in China
Bicycle is the most common means of transport in our country. There
are several reasons for that. First, most people are not rich enough to
buy a car. Since bicycle is not expensive, it is affordable by the
average Chinese families. Second, China has a large population and the
traffic is heavy. Bicycle has the advantage of being small in size. A
road which can only allow two cars to pass may allow more than ten
bicycles to run side by side. Finally, people enjoy riding a bicycle to
school, to work and on outing. It is so pleasant and the exercise is good
for people’s health.
Compared with a car, a bicycle has its disadvantages and advantages. For
instance, a bicycle is not fit for a long distance trip. A person who sits
all day long in a car might get fat and unhealthy, while a person on a
bicycle may gain good health and pleasure.
Bicycle is popular in China and it will remain so for a long time to
come. Many things must change before cars become common in China.
Therefore, in the foreseeable future, bicycle will still be welcome.
1991.6 Changes in People’s Diet
From the chart we can see that during the past five years there have been
great changes in people’s diet. The greatest change occurs in grain
consumption, which has dropped by 4% from 49% in 1986 to 45% in 1990 in total
food consumption. The second greatest change is in milk consumption, which
increased from 10% in 1986 to 13% in 1990. But on the other hand, two
trends can be observed in the consumption of meat and fruit and
vegetables. From 1986 to 1989, meat consumption increased from 17% to 23%
while that of fruit and vegetables dropped from 24% to 20%. From 1989 to
1990, meat consumption dropped a little to 21%, while that of fruit and
vegetables increased a little to 21%.
What has caused the great changes in people’s diet? The main reason, I
think, lies in the improvement in people’s income. With the
development of our society, people are becoming richer and richer, which
enables them to purchase more nutritious food such as meat and milk. In
the meantime, grain consumption in people’s diet consequently dropped.
So from the analysis, we can draw a conclusion that our society is
progressing and people are living a better life than ever before. We are
now able to purchase more delicious and nutritious food, resulting in an
improvement in our health.
1992.1 Is Failure a Bad Thing
Failure is a common thing in our daily life. As students, we sometimes
fail to get high scores in our examinations. When we play games, we might
be beaten by others. And there are times when we fail to do satisfactory
work. All these failures happen naturally and almost everyone of us has
such experiences.
However, there are different attitudes towards failure. Some people lose
heart when they fail; they think the world is at its end. Some people
don’t take failure seriously but just let it be, while some others learn
much from failure, and therefore see the light of hope through failure.
In my opinion, what really counts is not failure itself, but what we think
of failure and what we do after failure. As long as we don’t give up,
keep believing in ourselves, and in the meantime learn something from
failure, we’ll certainly make our mark in the end. So I am never afraid
of failure, for I believe that failure is not a bad thing. Rather,
“Failure is the mother of success.”
1992.6 How I Overcome My Difficulties in Learning English
To a Chinese, the task of learning English well is not easy. So I, like
many other English learners, have met with difficulties in learning
English during the past seven years. But I managed to overcome them and
made much progress.
The spelling and meaning of words can be said to be the first difficulty I
met as a beginner. But I found our my own way to deal with them. As to
spelling, I never copied a new word again and again to remember it, but
tried to find its relevance to the sound. In fact, as long as I can read
the word out, I can write it out. As to the meaning, I rarely recite its
Chinese translation but often put the word into the sentence to learn its
meaning. Moreover, if I use a word quite often, its spelling and meaning
will be no problem. After all, we are learning English in order to use it.
Grammar and idioms may be another difficulty. But I have also got over it.
I have not read lots of grammar books. But I spent much time reading the
articles written by native speakers or specialists in English. By doing
so, I came to gain “a sense of English language”. I began to have a
feel for which sentences are “good English” and which are not.
Finally, I want to say that overcoming all these difficulties requires
perseverance. In the past seven years I spent at least an hour on English
each day. I believe this is an important reason why I am able to make
progress in learning English.
1993.1 Positive and Negative Aspects of Sport.
Sports benefit us in many respects. When taking part in sports, we get the
chance to train almost all parts of our body. There is no doubt that
properly balanced physical activities keep us physically fit. Furthermore,
sports can enrich our life and maintain our psychological health. Through
participation, everyone can learn that on the playing field he not only
competes for himself but also for his team. Sports teach us about
consideration, cooperation and optimism, and how to cope with
difficulties.
But sports can do harm to those people who cannot balance their activities
properly. Training too hard may hurt their body, exhaust their energy and
even make them disabled.
Personally, I love sports. I enjoy participating in sports. I feel that I
not only gain a well-balanced life through sports, but also get more
chances to move closer to nature. Sports have really added happiness to my
daily life.
1993.6 My Most Favorite Programme
The News Report has always been my favorite TV program. Almost everyday I
turn on the TV at 6:30 p.m. and wait for the news program. This has become
a part of my life.
The News Report contains a large amount of information – from the
international political situation to the latest foot-ball game. And the
most important character is its fast pace. Because of this fast pace, news
programs can contain much information in a short time.
In my opinion, the News Report is more than a TV program. It is a way of
communication. From this program, people can know and understand world
affairs. The world thus becomes smaller and smaller. I especially
appreciate this benefit of watching the news.
1994.1 The world Is Getting Smaller and Smaller
Most of us have had an experience which reminds us the world is getting
smaller. Perhaps when you went to some place far away from the city you
live in and thought you knew nobody there, you were surprised to find that
you ran into one of your old classmates on the street! Then both of you
cried out, “What a small world!”
Why is the world getting smaller and smaller? For one thing, modern
technology has created various means of transportation. And they are more
and more available. Buses, trains, planes and taxis are found in most
cities of the world. They carry goods and passengers to and from every
corner of the world. For another thing, with the development of modern
society, people are in contact with one another more frequently. Everyday
we must deal with a lot of people unknown to us before. The more advanced
a society, the more contacts we make with others.
So we can draw the conclusion that as long as technology makes progress,
the world will grow smaller and smaller.
1994.6 My Ideal Job
Everyone has his own ideal job. Some want to be doctors, some want to be
teachers, and some want to be engineers.
My ideal job is in teaching. Firstly, I like children very much. I would
like to sing, to dance, and to play with them. Secondly, a teacher has two
vacations each year. I can enjoy myself during the summer and winter holidays.
Finally, I want to teach the students all that I know and help them to
develop their potential so that they can work better for our country in
the future.
In order to be a good teacher, I will study hard not only in class, but
also in daily life. I will train my patience, improve my handwriting, and
enrich my knowledge. In a word, I will study harder than ever to prepare
for my future teaching job.
1995. 1 Can Money Buy Happiness?
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 bring 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.
And in the Western countries, there is nothing that can’t 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 can’t buy happiness.
Happiness is not something that can 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 can’t buy happiness.
1995. 6 Advantage of a Job Interview
When looking for a job, you will most likely have a job interview first.
This seems to be in fashion now. Through the interview the interviewer and
the interviewee can talk face to face, which provides a way for them to
know each other better.
On the one hand, the interviewer can introduce the main aspects of the job
opening to the interviewee, such as the specific requirements for the job,
the working conditions, and the wages and benefits the interviewee will
get.
On the other hand, the interviewee also has a chance to give the employer
a good impression. He can talk with confidence and show the interviewer
how well he is educated and how good his working ability is. And it will
be better if he emphasizes that this is the very job he wants and he
won’t cast an eye on any other jobs. The interviewer will most probably
be moved.
Through the job interview, people who look for a job will have a better
chance of getting a good one and those who need people to do a job will
have a better chance of finding someone that is qualified.
1996. 1 The Two-day Weekend
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 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 lessons are
limited 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 chance
to relax. But during the weekend, I will still set aside enough time to
study. By doing so I can have a good time as well as make progress in my
studies.
1996. 6 Global Shortage of Fresh Water
Many people believe that the world’s supply of fresh water will never be
used 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 world’s population, the rising demand for 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 control 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.
1997.1 Practice Makes Perfect
The famous saying “Practice makes perfect” is widely accepted today.
It means if we practice unfamiliar things again and again, we’ll 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. 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 it. Some children become little experts in
computer, just because they play with it everyday. On the contrary, if we
just stick to books, we will still feel confused when using computers.
Judging from the evidence offered, we might safely draw the conclusion
that practice makes perfect.
1997.6 Getting to Know the World Outside the Campus
With the rapid development of society, it is essential for college
students to get 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 practical 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 community 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 future work.
1998. 1 Harmfulness of Fake Commodities
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, China’s economy has
improved. A lot of people are 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 fake 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 medicine, 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.
1998.6 Do "Lucky Numbers" Really Bring Good Luck?
Some 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 sounds like “getting rich” in Chinese and is
believed to bring good fortune.
Yet many others don’t think so. They think that numbers have nothing 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.
I’m in favor of the latter opinion. I think our society is very modern
now. We mustn’t count on the so-called lucky numbers to fulfill our
wishes. Whether we can have good luck depends on ourselves. If we work
hard, good luck will come to us.
1999.1 Don ' t Hesitate to Say "NO"
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 is beyond
our ability, we should give a direct reply “no”. For another, when 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 their
face, since they think refusal means their inability. Some people are
afraid to offend their acquaintances, 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 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.
1999.6 Reading Selectively or Extensively?
Some people think that when we 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 should 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
reading. 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 particular field. Therefore, the combination of the two
methods is more reasonable.
2000.1 How I Finance My College Education
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 matter 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 costs. A student can also apply for the
scholarship. Most universities set up scholarship to offer money to the
poor students 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 way for a college student to get
money to pay part of his tuition fees.
So far as I’m concerned, I’d 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 problems, getting the scholarship can also prove my
ability and is good for my future.
2000.6 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 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 inadequate 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 writing 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 the 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 society. Whether I take the test or not, I shall make
all efforts to practice my spoken English in the rest years in college.
2001.1 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 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 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 succeed 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. Don’t
be too proud, and neither too timid. Just be courteous. Thirdly, the
interviewee must demonstrate his aptitude and skills for the job 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 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. 6 A letter to a Schoolmate
Dear Xiao Wang,
I’m 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. I’m
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 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 bird-eye view of the whole village.
Just phone me before you set off. There is no need for you to take
anything. I’ll prepare everything for you.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
2002.1 A Letter to the University President about the Canteen Service on
Campus
Dear Mr. President,
I’m very lucky to attend this world-famous university, but I’m afraid
I’m not content with the canteen service on campus.
Firstly, the quality of the dishes should be improved. Undoubtedly, there
are a lot of delicious dishes, but 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. Finally, the environment is so noisy that we can’t 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 canteen workers are very patient and always smiling. So I
think if our university offers them better conditions, they will offer us
better service.
Best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
2002.6 Student Use of Computers
Students 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 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 many aspects of life.
Also, the fast development of the Internet 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. The
most serious one is that many students are spending so much time playing
PC games that they ignore their studies. It is urgent to let the
students use computers in a proper way.
2003.1 It Pays to Be Honest
Although honesty is believed to be a virtue, there are still dishonest
people in our society. For example, some businessmen sell fake products to
their customers; some students cheat in the exams.
Dishonest people are short-sighted. Those who sell fake products may make
money at first, but consumers won’t 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 promises 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 record to get a good job. 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.
2003.6 An Eye-Witness Account of a Traffic Accident
My name is Li Ming. 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 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
roofs were
out of shape. One door of a car was knocked off and lying on the road. One
driver was bleeding 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 the traffic policeman station. A lot of cars were jammed on the road.
From the stopping tracks on the road, 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 were eager to take more passengers and make a little more
money. On the other hand, both drivers didn't show concern for one another.
Both of them wanted to run in front of another. Therefore, the accident
was inevitable. So we should let the drivers keep it in their mind that a
little slower, a little safer. Taking care of other's lives means taking
care of your own life.
2003.9 The Day My Classmate Fell Ill (or Got Injured)
During the SARS period in this spring, 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 government's
publicity on mass media, we gradually conquered the fear and set out to
try our best to help her. Some teachers provided daily necessities while
some students recorded the English lessons for her so that Li Ming would not be left behind. With our care and concern, Li
Ming recovered
quickly.
Such an incident teaches us a good moral. Our society is warm,
peaceful and full of love, in which people lend others a hand. Just like a famous song goes,
"the
world will turn into heaven if everyone contributes a little."
and I do believe that it's my great honor to live in this love-filled
paradise!
2004.1 A Letter in Reply to a Friend
Passage 1 （220 words）
Dear Lily,
I am glad to receive your letter. In your letter, you asked me about what
major you should choose in our school. I would like to offer my
suggestion and I hope it will help you in some way.
In my opinion, as you are an arts student, I advise you to choose
the English major. The reasons mainly lie in two aspects: the best
liberal-arts subject in our school is the English language major because
English department is the biggest one in our school which has many
excellent professors and the best teaching facilities; English major
students will be in higher demand in the labor market with China’s entry
into WTO and the development of global economy.
The entrance to our English department demands good command of English, especially the spoken English because there is an additional
oral test. Therefore, to prepare for it, you should improve your spoken
English. The way to improve, I suggest, is to listen to the native
speakers by radio or TV, and then imitate their pronunciations and
tone. The most important is, you should speak aloud and practice more
without fearing to losing face.
This is my personal advice and I hope I could give you some help. If you
have any further questions, please feel free to write to me.
Best regards.
Passage 2 (190 words)
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 fields such as
teaching, translation, foreign trade and so on. What’s 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 the English Department, you have to meet the following
requirements. In the first place, 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 intense 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, you’d better spend some
time on reading and writing. Only through these measures can you hope to
enroll in our university.
Yours
2004.6 A Brief Introduction to a Tourist
Attraction
Passage 1 （300 words）
You are welcome, everyone; I am glad that you can come to Wuhan city,
which is the capital of Hubei Province, a place of strategic importance in
central China and the economic and cultural center in the middle beaches
of the Changjiang River. In addition, there are all kinds of places of
interest which deserve your visit. I hope you can appreciate the spots
indeed.
First, I will show Yellow Crane Tower, the most famous scenic spot of
Wuhan city. Second, I will tell a brief history of Yellow Crane Tower.
Finally, we can have a walk across the Bridge of Changjiang River to see
the beautiful scenery of the Changjiang River from above.
Yellow Crane Tower, located on Snake Hill in Wuchang, is one of the Three
Famous Towers South of Yangtze River (the other two: Yueyang Tower in
Hunan and Tengwang Tower in Jiangxi). According to records, the tower was
first built in 223 A.D during the Three Kingdoms period. After completion,
the tower served as a gathering place for celebrations and parties. It was
estimated that up to the Tongzhi Reign of the Qing dynasty, as many as 300
poems about the tower had been found in historical literature. Cui Hao, a
famous poet during the Tang dynasty, made the tower well known throughout
China with his poem "Yellow Crane Tower". Destroyed many times
in successive dynasties, the tower was rebuilt time and again until 100
years ago when it was, for the last time, reduced to ashes. The present
tower is a complete reconstruction and is the result of four years of work
beginning in 1981.
That is the history of the Yellow Crane Tower. Please visit as you like.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask me. That's all.
Passage 2 (200 words)
Welcome everyone, I am glad that you can come to Pingyao County, where
there is the oldest Confucius temple. It was opened to the public on
Monday after a one-year renovation project. I hope you can appreciate the
spot indeed.
First, I will show the main building of the temple, and it’s the most
interesting spot here. Second, we can walk around to see the other areas
of the spot. Finally, I will tell you the history of the temple.
The main building of the temple was built in 1163, in the Yuan Dynasty,
and has a history of more than 840 years. Compared with other famous
Confucius temples nationwide, it was built 248 years earlier than that in
Beijing, and 317 years earlier than that in Qufu City, Confucius's
hometown in east China's Shandong Province. The temple in Qufu was added
to the list of the World Cultural Heritages in 1995. The Pingyao Confucius
Temple has China's largest statue collection of Confucius and famous
ancient Confucian scholars. Covering a total area of 40,000 square meters,
the temple has 112 buildings in 16 categories.
That is the history of the temple. Please visit as you like. If you have
any questions, you can ask me. That’s all.
Passage 3 (260 words)
Good morning, ladies and gentleman, welcome to Beijing. To begin with, I
would like to introduce myself: I am the tourist guide from China Travel
Service and it’s a great honor to stay here with all of you for a whole
day. Just as the old saying goes, “It is always a pleasure to greet a
friend from afar”, I wish all of you to enjoy yourselves during this
trip.
The following is our schedule of the day. The first spot we are going to
visit is the Great Wall, the grandest fortification in ancient China. The
next sight to look around is the Ming Tombs, which is one of the
best-preserved tombs for 13 emperors in Ming Dynasty more than one
thousand years ago. In the afternoon, we will go to the Summer Palace,
the royal park for ancient Chinese emperors.
Currently we are on the way to the Great Wall. Dating back to the seventh
century B.C., the Great Wall was constructed by respective states for
fortifying against invasion of neighboring states. Because of its long
history and length, it becomes one of the eight wonders in the world
and represents the highest wisdom and crafts. From the top of the Great
Wall, we can enjoy a magnificent view of continuous mountains, green trees
and blooming wild flowers. It is no doubt that one says, “He who has
never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”.
Above is my introduction to the Great Wall. If you have questions,
please feel free to ask me at any time.
2005.1
A Campaign Speech
Dear
fellow students,
I
am grateful that you give me the chance to speak here. I am a junior in
the Chemical Department.
Since
I came into the university, I have always been the monitor of my class. I
have done a very good job, and my classmates and teachers all give me a
good praise. I am good at communicating and organizing.
I
have a variety of hobbies, for example, basketball, football. I also like
to help others. I am confident that my experience and personality make me
qualified for this position.
If I am elected the chairman, I will try my best to do it well. I will
organize more suitable activities for you. I will do more things to meet
your demands as well. I sincerely hope that you can give me this chance,
and I will not let you down. Thank you.
2005.6
In Honor of Teachers on the Occasion of Teacher's Day
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Passage
One (160 words)
Now people are beginning to realize that Teacher’s Day is of great importance. So, I would like to send my best wishes to my teachers on this Teacher’s Day.
I had an unforgettable experience yesterday. In the morning, my classmates found me sick, and then I was sent to a hospital by my teacher in a few minutes. Finally, he spent the whole night taking care of me, though his son was in the same hospital at the same time.
Now, I strongly feel that something meaningful should be done for his kindness. I would tell this incident to my classmates to let them realize how lucky they are to have such a good teacher. Besides, as a student, I know how delighted our teacher would be if we get even a little progress. Obviously, there’s little doubt that further attention should be paid to this day and to all the teachers for whom this special day is intended.
Passage
Two (180 words)
September 10 is Teacher’s day in China. It is a time for all the people to honor the teachers, their unselfish work, and all the contributions they have made to the society. And it is especially a time for us students to give our heart-felt thanks to our teachers.
I still remember a time when I was once “lost” last year, having no idea about my life, my studies. I even doubted why I was here in the world. I was really tired, physically and mentally. I even wanted to end my life by jumping from the top of our building.
Then my teacher came to me, she said she understood me, and she also told me it was common for young people of my age. She told me to call her
whenever I needed her help, and I did . It was really a miracle that finally I pulled through.
Words can’t express how grateful I am to my teacher, and I want to offer my best wishes to her for her help on this special Teacher’s day.
Passage
Three (150 words)
Teacher's Day is around the corner now. At first, I want to extend my greetings to my teacher.
Last week, I suddenly had a terrible stomachache in school. My teacher was very worried, and she sent me to hospital in a hurry. After a checkup, the doctor said that I have got the acute enteritis. My teacher spent all the night with me in the hospital, looking after me. After struggling with the serious illness for one day and one nigh, I recovered and got out of hospital. Then my teacher helped me make up for the English lessons I have missed.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to my teacher. Without her, I wouldn’t have recovered so quickly. Without her, it could be impossible for me to participate in today’s CET
4 now. No present can express my gratitude to her, and the best repayment is that I can pass the CET4
this time.
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