英语专业四级作文应试技巧

第三节英语专业四级作文应试技巧

在第一节中我们了解了专四作文一般都是提纲式作文，常考的类型只有三类，应该说形式是比较固定的。有些同学往往为总是写不好TEM-4作文而烦恼，其实其中还是有些技巧可循的，能帮助大家在短时间内显著TEM-4的作文水平，下面我们主要介绍作文模板的应用。

一、对比选择型议论文作文模板

首先我们看看对比选择型文章的结构公式。

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（三）对比选择型议论文模板展示

1999年真题：A Major Advantage /Disadvantage of Advertising on Television 要求考生在电视广告的好处和坏处中两者选一，把个人观点表达清楚。

A Major Advantage of Advertising on Television

People ’s views towards the advantages and disadvantages of the television advertisement vary greatly . Some believe that TV advertising brings us benefits, while others argue that advertising is full of false and misleading information. As for me, I agree with the former idea because its advantages outweigh its disadvantages.

There are dozens of reasons behind my belief. First of all, TV advertising is a good means for manufacturers to publicize their products. Through advertising on TV, every company tries its best to display the merits of its products and convince consumers that its product is reliable and credible. In the market-oriented economy, TV advertising is probably the best way for company to win in the keen competitions.

The second reason that can be seen by every person is that consumers need TV advertising for their reference. Through TV advertising, consumers can get the first-hand information about new products, so that they can choose the most suitable one. For example, before buying a cell phone, they just need to turn on the television, sit in the sofa, watch the screen, and then make their decision.

From the above, we can easily see that TV advertising is beneficial both to manufacturers and consumers on account of the abundant information it proved.

开篇黄金句套

1) Along with the advance of the society more and more problems are brought to our attention, one

of which is that....

2) As to whether it is a blessing or a curse, however, people take different attitudes.

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6) with different attitudes 有不同的看法） As society develops, people are attaching much importance to.... People are attaching more and more importance to … during… As to whether it is worthwhile ....., there is a long-running controversial debate. It is quite natural

that people from different backgrounds may have divergent attitudes towards it.

7) In the process of modern urban development, we often find ourselves in a dilemma.

8) Recently the phenomenon has aroused wide concern, some people are in alarm that....

9) The human race has entered a completely new stage in its history, with the increasingly rapid

economic globalization and urbanization, more problems are brought to our attention.

10) ...... plays such an important role that it undeniably becomes the biggest concern of the present

world. There comes a question, “Is it a blessing or a curse?”

11) Now we are entering a new era, full of opportunities and challenges.

12) Recently, the issue of ...... has been brought into public focus.

13) Now we are entering a brand new era full of opportunities and innovations, and great changes

have taken place in people’s attitude towards some traditional practice.

14) Recently the issue of whether or not ... has been in the limelight and has aroused wide concern in

the public.

15) The issue whether it is good or not to .... has aroused a heated discussion all over the country.

16) Recently, the issue of ...... has been brought into public focus.

17) Recently the phenomenon has aroused wide concern, some people are in alarm that...

2006年真题：Saving Money or Using Tomorrow’s Money 要求考生在存钱（Ａ）和预支明天的钱（Ｂ）之间择一发表自己的看法。

Saving Money or Using Tomorrow’s Money

The argument over saving money or using tomorrow’s money among students has recently been brought into focus with the results of a survey released recently. Quite a few deem that saving money is a good habit, but others, in contrast, take using tomorrow’s money today as the premier choice. Personally, I think thrift should never be abandoned, especially by our students.

The main reason for my inclination for saving money is that thrift is a traditional virtue in China. Our country is still a developing country, and is also a country with a too large population. If we have used up all of tomorrow’s money, then how should we do tomorrow?

Furthermore, thrift is a virtue that young students should hold. Knowing how to spend money today doesn’t mean knowing how to earn money tomorrow. It is dangerous when we spend more than we can earn.

Among all of the supporting evidences, the strongest one is “Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched.” Future is too uncertain. We have to save something in case of the rainy days.

The using-tomorrow-money way of thinking is too limited. As a college student, I am supposed to hold the good habit of saving money, because it is not only a virtue, but also a kind of attitude toward life.

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(04年真题) Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?

Nowadays, phones seem to be a favorite choice of communication among people, especially young people. As a result, some people are worried that phones will kill letter writing. However, I don ’t think their concerns are necessary, because letter writing has some exclusive advantages over phones.

First of all, writing letters costs much less than making a phone call. To write a letter, you just need a piece of paper, a pen, an envelop and a stamp, which all together costs no more than 1 Yuan. However, to make a phone call, you have to have a phone first and pay for every minute after.

Furthermore, under some important circumstances, letters are more appropriate and feasible than phone call. For example, if you want to invite a good friend to attend your wedding ceremony, it’s better to send him a letter of invitation than just to phone him.

Last but not the least, letters are often written in a more logical and organized way. During the course of writing letters, you weigh your words more carefully. In contrast, during a phone conversation, you speak out of your ideas without deep thought.

In short, letter writing has some merits that phones don’t have. Therefore, I don’t think phones will kill letter writing.

对比黄金句套

1) At present, some people think ....while others claim ...Both sides have their merits.

2) People rarely reach an absolute consensus on such a controversial issue.

3) People from different backgrounds would put different interpretations on the same case.

4) The controversial issue is often brought into public focus. People from different backgrounds hold

different attitudes towards the issue.

5) When asked ..., some people think..... while some prefer...

6) Just as the saying goes: “So many people, so many minds.”. It is quite understandable that views

on this issue vary from person to person.

7) To this issue, different people come up with various attitudes.

8) There is a good side and a bad side to everything. It goes without saying that...

9) When it comes to ..., most people believe that ..., but other people regard ...as ...

10) When faced with...., quite a few people claim that ...., but other people think as...

11) There is a public controversy nowadays over the issue of .... There who criticize ...argue that ....,

they believe that ....However, people who favor .., on the other hand, argue that...

12) Some people like A due to ... However, there are many young people, including me, especially

like B.

13) Although A has (enjoys, gains, secures) a(n) great (important, enormous, considerable, distinct)

advantage of (over, in)…, it can’t compete (be compared) with B in….

14) A sounds ridiculous (means nothing, appears trivial) when B is mentioned (considered, taken into

consideration).

15) Indeed (Certainly), A carries (bears much, little weight, plays a more/less important role, takes on

little/special significance ) as (when) compared to (with) B.

16) A may be preferable to (superior to, better than) B, it poses problems for those who…. (suffers

from the problems/disadvantages of…., brings its own problems/disadvantages.) For one thing,…. 4

For another….

17) The advantage of B outweigh the benefit we gain from (carry more weight than those of, are much

greater than those of) A.

18) Its advantages outweigh its disadvantages.

19) A enjoys a distinct advantage...

20) By weighing the two sides, I am personally inclined to the first opinion…

21) A maybe ... but it suffer from the disadvantage that...

22) Comparatively speaking, the later speaks louder than the former.

23) Obviously it has its drawbacks (disadvantages, negative effects), as well as merits (advantages,

positive influence).

24) Compared with these advantages (drawbacks) the negative effects would not count much.

25) While the negative effects can’t be avoided, we can reduce them to the least extent.

26) When the advantages and disadvantages of …are carefully compared, the most striking finding

(conclusion) is self-evident (obvious).

2007年真题：Is It Wise to Make Friends Online? 要求考生就交网友的明智与否发表观点。2009年真题：Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment? 要求考生就旅游是否对环境造成危害发表意见。2010年真题Should College Students Hire Cleaners? 要求考生就大学生是否应该雇佣清洁工发表意见。

(97年真题) More Pressure from Academic Studies Does Good to Us

It has long been a contentious issue as to whether more pressure from academic studies does good to students or not. Some people are of the opinion that pressure makes motive power, while others point out that too much pressure problems. As far as I am concerned, the former opinion holds more weight.

For one thing, pressure from academic studies can drive students to work harder. Our college education serves as a preparation phase for future career development. In order to stand out among many competitors, students should learn as much as possible in the college and make themselves to be more prepared for the future jobs.

For another, pressure from the academic study is a necessary driving force to those less self-disciplined students. College life leaves, compared to the new life style and become addicted to playing computer games or surfing the Internet all day long.

Now, after close examination, it is not difficult to draw the conclusion that modest pressure from academic study is useful and necessary. Therefore, as a university student, we should treasure our college life and properly arrange our time. “Play while play, study while study”, as the saying goes.

阐述个人观点黄金句套

1) According to my personality and fondness, I would prefer ... rather than...

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