统考学士学位英语2004年的考试真题
大学英语B机考作文题
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写作
Instructions:要求你在30分钟内，根据下面所给的题目用英语写出一篇不少于80词的短文。 里面有部分文章内容重复，目的是为了告诉你一篇文章可以套用在多种场合。相同的文章，记忆时只记忆一篇即可。
学习类
Why I like learning English? There are following reasons.
Firstly, English is very useful. English is the most widely used language in the world. If we make a visit to foreign countries or do business with foreigners, we need to communicate with them in English. Secondly, with China becoming stronger and stronger, we have more chances to go abroad. We can know the English-speaking countries much deeper if we know English. Both China and English-speaking countries have realized the importance of the culture exchanging. Above all, English is useful and important, we must learn it well and master it.
As adult students in Shanghai TV University, self-study becomes very important. According to me, there are several pieces of tips of self-study. First, I always make a study plan in the beginning of a new semester. Second, preview every unit before the lesson. Third, try to finish the homework after class. Fourth, go over what I have learnt in class regularly at home. Without review, you will absolutely forget what you’ve learnt as quickly as possible. So reviewing is helpful in understanding and memorizing what you’ve learnt.
English is always my favorite subject and I am good at English. I would like to share 4 good studying habits with you. First, remember 20 new words, and never give up. Second, go over grammar points I have learnt in English class regularly. Third, read an English article in China Daily every day. Fourth, write an English composition every week and ask teacher to revise that for me to improve the writing level. If you do things above, I am sure your English will also be improved.
I have made a lot of improvements in English. The following is my way to overcome the difficulties. Everyday, I do half an hour’s morning reading to try to pronounce every word out. And I will then spend half an hour listening to English radios like BBC to correct my pronunciation. Because I have trouble in English grammar, I attend a full-time English class of STVU to study grammar. The teacher recommends me to buy a grammar book—《Advanced English Grammar》. It helps me with my English study a lot. These above are what I have done to overcome my difficulties.
A new semester is coming, in order to study English well, I make a study plan. First, try to remember 20 words from dictionary everyday. Second, go over grammar points I have learnt in English class regularly. Third, form a habit of reading an English article in China Daily every day. Fourth, write an English
composition every week and ask teacher to revise that for me to improve the writing level. Fifth, listen to English radio as often as possible to improve my listening.
Since I am now working in an American company where I have to use English every day, I began studying English in Chongqing TV University this year. But it’s really very hard. First, I can’t remember a lot of words. Second, I am weak in grammar. Third, my listen is very poor. Fourth, I can not speak English very well. In order to overcome my difficulties, I make a study plan in the beginning of a new semester. I hope my English will study well.
7) 假如你是李明，遗失了一本书。你应包括下列内容： 1.书在哪里遗失的； 2.这本书对你很重要；
Dear All:
I lost a book at 5 pm on December 29th in room 210 of Wenxin Building. The title of the book is 《Advanced English Grammar》. This book is very important and helpful to me, for I am bad at grammar. The final examination is getting nearer and nearer and I am worried about my English exam very much. Anyone who finds the book please contact Li Ming on [1**********]. I will be very grateful to you and your kindness. I am looking forward to your calls.
Li Ming
Dec. 30th
8) 1. 了解对方最近的学习情况。2. 你的学习情况。3. 请对方说说提高英语水平的经验。 Dear Robert:
I’m very pleased to know that you are now studying in Peking University from your email. How about your study and life there?
Since I am now working in an American company where I have to use English every day, I began studying English in CQTVU this year. But it’s really very hard, and the most difficult for me is how to memorize all these English words.
I know that you are good at English. Would you tell me your own experience in English study and give me some good tips? Well, take care of yourself!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Jean
9) 1. 你的近况。2. 请对方帮你购买英语语法书。3. 邀请对方方便时来访。
Dear Robert:
Haven’t got your email for some time and how about you? I am worried about my English study very much since the final examination is getting nearer and nearer.
I’ve got some problems in my study, especially in grammar. Sometimes, I’m quite confused with different tenses. So my teacher recommended me a grammar book, 《Advanced English Grammar》, which can only be bought in Beijing. Could I trouble you to buy one for me?
We haven’t seen each other since we parted. I hope you will take a vocation to Shanghai.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Good luck!
Jean
Dear Robert:
I’d like to tell you that your tips for study are really very helpful to me and I have made rapid progress in my English study. So I’m going to take CET-4 next term.
I know that you passed it last year. Would you tell me how I can get prepared for it and what should I pay attention to? I don’t want to fail it.
I think you must have much experience in it, so could you recommend me some books for practice? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Jean
Dear Li Hua:
It’s long time we haven’t seen each other. I miss you very much. How’s everything going on with you? I am busy preparing for PETS 4.
I would appreciate if you could help me buy PETS 4 English oral textbook which was issued by the Beijing Press, because the books were sold out here.
Drop in when you are free. I often think of those happy days we spent together when we were at University.
Please let me know as soon as possible once you get the book.
My best wishes.
Yours truly,
Wang Lei
English is always my favorite course of the long distance education and I am good at English.语学习的窍门和习惯 I would like to share 4 good studying habits with you. First, remember 20 new words everyday, and never give up. Second, go over the grammar points I have learnt in English class regularly. Third, read an English article in China Daily every day. Fourth, write an English composition every week and ask teacher to revise that for me to improve the writing level. If you do things above, I am sure your English will also be improved.
远程教育中我最爱的课
英语是远程教育中我最喜欢的课，我英语学的很好。我想和你们分享我的四条比较好的学习习惯。第一，每天记20个生单词，从不间断。第二，定期复习英语课学到的语法点。第三，每天阅读一篇中国日报的英语文章。第四，每周写一篇英语作文，请老师修改以提高写作水平。如果你做好了以上事情，我确定你的英语也会提高。
Do you know which course I hate most of the long distance education? Well, let me tell you something about it. Among the courses of the long distance education, I hate English most.
For one thing, I can not correct my pronunciation all by myself whenever I read and don’t pronounce properly. For another, I can not find my grammar mistakes in time when I do my writing, because there is not always a teacher around me when I am in need.
So, you see, it is not convenient for me to study English by long distance education and I don’t like it.
我对远程教育的期望
Now, I am a student in Chongqing TV university, in other words, I am a distance learner. I have a lot of expectations on my distance education. Firstly, I hope to improve my spoken English. I work in a foreign invested company. My boss is a foreigner. I need to talk with him in English every day. So I would like to improve my spoken English very much. Secondly, I hope to improve my English writing ability. I need to receive and answer emails in English every day, but I don’t know many English words. These above are my expectations of the long-distance education.
我对远程教育的期望
现在我在重庆电大学英语。换言之，我是一名远程学习者。对远程教育，我有许多期待。第一，我希望可以提高我的英语口语。我在外企上班，老板是外国人，每天我都需要和他用英语交谈，所以我非常想要提高英语口语。第二，我希望提高英语写作能力。每天我都需要收发英语邮件，我词汇量不大。以上这些是我对远程教育的期望。
Now, I study English in Chongqing TV university, in other words, I am a distance learner. How to achieve success of distance learning? For me, I think firstly, we should be able to use computers. If we are good at computer, we can surf online and learn the online knowledge offered by distance education. Secondly, we should make a study plan before a new semester begins. Remember 20 new words and read an English article in China Daily every day etc. In this way，we can achieve success of distance learning.
如何实现远程学习的成功？
现在我在重庆电大学英语。换言之，我是一名远程学习者。如何实现远程学习的成功呢？ 我认为，第一我们应该会使用电脑，如果我们擅长用电脑，就可以上网学习远程教育提供的在线知识。第二，我们应该在新学期开始前制定学习计划。每天背20个单词并阅读一篇《中国日报》的英语文章等等。这样的话，我们就能实现远程学习的成功。
English study was the most important thing In order to study English well, I make a study plan. I would like to share my study plan with you. First, remember 20 new words everyday, and never give up. Second, go over the grammar points I have learnt in English class regularly. Third, read an English article in China Daily every day. Fourth, write an English composition every week and ask teacher to revise that for me to improve the writing level. Through those ways, I have made a lot of improvements in English.
英语学习是我学校生活（大学一年级）最重要的事。为了学好英语，我制定了学习计划。我愿意和你分享我的学习计划。第一、每天背20个生单词，从不放弃。第二、定期复习英语课上学习的语法知识。第三、每天阅读一篇《中国日报》的英语文章。第四、每周写一篇英语作文，并让老师修改，以此来提高英语写作水平。通过以上办法，我英语学习有了很大进步。
Spring festival is the most important festival for Chinese people and it is coming nearer and nearer. Every one has his / her plan for this festival. I have a plan, too, It is as follows:
First, I will visit my friends and my relatives as I am always busy. Second, I will make a big snow man with my daughter and my wife. Third, I will stay with my parents, because I have no more time to stay with
them at peacetime. Finally, I’ll learn English as I am going to take part in the coming exam.
This is my plan for the Spring Festival.
“New Year” is a time for good cheer. In China men and women, boys and girls, all look forward to a happy year. It is time for rest and refreshment. Business is suspended for a time. Young fellows lay aside their school work and give themselves up to merriment and joy. Each family has its members together for reunion. Friends call on one another. Public places are filled with all kinds of cheerful people. Children with lucky money in their new clothes have a delightful time playing games. The Chinese New Year lasts about a fortnight. It gives sufficient recreation to people.
National Holiday is coming. There are altogether 7 days, so I need to plan it in advance. Firstly, I plan to have a good rest for the first 2 days when I can have a good sleep and don’t worry to get up late, and then do a good cleaning of the home. Secondly, I would go to Zhouzhuang, a traditional southern town with my husband for a 2 days’ trip. I hope I like it. Thirdly, I would fly to Beijing to attend my classmate’s wedding. These above are my plans for the National Holiday.
4) 1、了解对方近来的情况。2、通知对方同学将在元旦举行聚会。3、请对方参加。
Dear Robert:
I haven’t got your email for a long time. Are you still working for that IT company? How about your work?
I’m writing to you to tell you that the English Department of Chongqing University takes pleasure in inviting the graduates to its New Year’s Evening Party, which will be held at the Assembly Hall on Saturday evening, December 31st, 2005. The party begins at 7 p.m.
I think it’s a good chance for us to get together, would you please email me whether you will go to the party?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Jean
5) 1、了解对方近来的情况。2、通知对方同学将在五一举行聚会。3、请对方参加。
A Get-together on May 1st
April 15, 2007
Dear Wang Hong:
How is everything getting along with you? It is almost one year since we graduated from university. I miss you very much. What have you been doing all these days?
I have been a middle school teacher in my hometown since graduation. Teaching always keeps me busy, but I like my students and I love teaching, you know. So everything is fine here. There will be a former classmates’ getting together during this May Day holiday at my school.
You are my best friend. I never forget those happy days we spent together. I hope you can come to my school when the time is due and you are free.
I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
6) 你的朋友邀请你参加他/她的生日聚会，告诉对方你不能接受他/她的邀请。你应包括下列内容： 1.告诉对方你不能接受他/她的邀请； 2.对对方的邀请表示感谢； 3.说明无法接受邀请的原因。
Dear Lisa:
Congratulations on your coming birthday. Thanks for your invitation, but I am sorry that I am afraid I am not able to attend your birthday party. You know, our company will hold an important meeting in our Paris branch to talk about the recent trouble appearing in business. I am the one who needs to make a presentation. I am terribly sorry for that. Anyway, I hope everything goes well in your birthday party. Remember to show me the pictures taken in the party when I come back from business trip.
Best regards!
Yours ever
Susan
I have many hobbies, such as sports, singing, playing the violin and keeping a diary. In my spare time, I like doing all these activities above. I like sports very much. I go running at five o'clock in the morning. After classes in the afternoon, I play table-tennis with my friends. These sports have kept me healthy. At home, I like to sing and play the violin. I practice singing and playing the violin every day. Busy as I am, I am quite happy. Of all my hobbies I like reading books best. In my bedroom there are nearly six hundred books. There are story books, textbooks, magazines, and others. All these books have enriched my knowledge.
I like traveling very much. National Holiday is coming soon. There are altogether 7 days. I would like to have a trip to Hong Kong with my family. We would like to go there by plane. This will be my first visit to Hong Kong, although my aunt lives in Hong Kong for many years. We plan to stay there for 5 days. During my stay there, I would go to the famous Ocean Park and the Hong Kong Disneyland. I hope I can have a good time there.
列内容： 1.接到朋友的来信； 2.你对旅游的安排计划及理由； 3.表达你希望见到朋友的心愿。 Dear Sam:
I have just received your letter and know that you are going to come to China to see me. I am really excited by it. You know I miss you so much. In your letter, you mentioned your travel plan. I advise you to go to Beijing and Xi’an. There are many royal buildings in Beijing like Palace Museum, Summer Palace. Xi’an is typical of old China. There are lots of historical buildings there, especially those of Qin Dynasty.
I hope you enjoy your stay in China. I am looking forward to your coming.
Yours ever
John
说明你为什么选择这个地点； 3.描述你的旅行计划。
Dear Amy,
I plan to make a journey to Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan province. It’s a beautiful place with fresh air, beautiful natural scenery like waterfall, lake and high mountains. Because many films and TV series have been made here, it is very famous both at home and abroad. What’s more, I am very busy and exhausted this year, so I want to go for a relaxation. I plan to stay there for a week and travel with a tour group. I believe I will enjoy myself there.
Regards
Yours ever
Tim
11) 1. 告诉对方你最近将出去旅游。2. 了解对方所在地的旅游点。3. 请对方给予帮忙安排。 Dear Robert:
How is everything going with you these days? I’d like to let you know that I’m going to Hainan to have a holiday next Saturday and stay there for about ten days.
Hainan is the place that I’ve been wanting to visit most. Since it is your hometown, could you give me a very brief introduction about where to stay, where to eat and what to see? I’m told that Sanya is really very beautiful and there are many different interesting activities that people can enjoy very much.
Would you please book a hotel for me in the center of Sanya if it is convenient? Well, I feel very excited that we’ll see each other very soon.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Much love!
Jean
I like traveling very much. Summer vacation is coming soon. There are altogether 30 days. I would like to have a trip to Hong Kong with my family. We would like to go there by air. This will be my first visit to Hong Kong, although my aunt lives in Hong Kong for many years. We plan to stay there for 5 days. During my stay there, I would go to the famous Ocean Park and the Hong Kong Disneyland. I hope I can have a good time.
13） 一封信：1.告诉对方你要从大学毕业 2.询问对方近况 3.问问能否在暑假聚会
Dear Sam:
I have just received your letter. How are you doing these days? You know I miss you so much. Everything is going on well with me. This summer vacation will be the last one for me, because I will graduate from college this July. I plan to have a party to meet with each other in summer holiday. I hope you can come to join me. I will also ask other friends to come to the party. Make sure you can come.
I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours ever
John
I like to be a teacher. Three reasons have led me to choose this occupation. First, teaching is learning. To make my lectures more constructive and stimulating, I have to read more books, explore new knowledge and gain a better understanding of the world, which is the very thing I enjoy in my life. Second, teaching means freedom and independence. As a teacher, I’m free to use my own ideas and make my own decisions. Finally, I like teaching because it offers certain peace of mind. All in all, the reasons above make me like teaching best.
The News Report has always been my favorite TV program. The News Report contains a large amount of information ranging from the international political situation to the latest football 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. I especially appreciate this benefit of watching the news.
My favorite book is “Dream of The Red Chamber”. The book tries to tell us that there are different kinds of love, only one kind which should be considered as True Love. In our life, we should marry the true love instead of wealth and good looks. From this book, we also get to know a part of the noble people’s life in Qing Dynasty and find some life philosophies from it. So this book is very instructive to people. We should learn more from this book as well as other books.
I like many different kinds of foods, among them, egg is my favorite. Egg contains a lot of essential nutrients needed by the human body. Eggs are oval shaped spheres with a light brown color. Egg is the basic ingredient to many dishes, like omelet and French toast. You can easily get eggs at any supermarket, and they are sold for a very cheap price too. Besides the cheap price, egg contains lots of nutrients and is a very good source of energy. In conclusion, egg is my favorite food.
I have many hobbies, such as sports, singing, playing the violin and keeping a diary. I like sports very much. I go running at five o'clock in the morning. After classes in the afternoon, I play table-tennis with my friends. These sports have kept me healthy. At home, I like to sing and play the violin. I practice singing and playing the violin every day. Busy as I am, I am quite happy. Of all my hobbies I like reading books best. In my bedroom there are nearly six hundred books. There are story books, textbooks, magazines, and others. All these books have enriched my knowledge.
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Just as lots of teenagers take to pop music, I like sports and love basketball most. It’s part of my life. I began to play basketball in my childhood. I love this sport because it brings joys and health to my life. When I got tired from office work, I went to the sports ground and felt refreshed. If there were worries and cares from daily life, I went to the sports ground. There everything went away except basketball. It is basketball that keeps me in good shape and mood.
My favorite piece of music is “For Elise”. There are a few reasons as follows. First of all, it is made by great musician called “Betoven”. I like him very much, so I like his music. Secondly, the music is very beautiful and soft. It showed his love to Elise. Thirdly, it is helpful to make you happy when you are listening to this piece of music. When I am very sad, I will listen to it. So, it’s my favorite piece of music. 我最爱的音乐
我最该的音乐是“致爱丽丝”。有以下几个原因。首先，这首曲子是著名音乐家贝多芬创作的。因为我喜欢贝多芬，所以我喜欢他的音乐。第二，该音乐柔美悦耳，曲子表达了贝多芬对爱丽丝的爱意。第三，当你听该曲子的时候，它可以让你开心起来。每当我很伤心时，我就会听这曲子。所以这是我最爱的音乐。
There are four seasons in a year. They are spring, summer, autumn and winter. Among the four seasons, I like spring best. Why so? Firstly, it’s neither cold nor hot in spring. It is getting warmer and warmer, so I like the weather in spring best. Secondly, many plants will turn green and come back to life in spring, so spring stands for hopes. Thirdly, we can go swimming in the river. All in all, I can do so many things in spring, so spring is my favorite season.
我最爱的季节
我最爱的季节是春天，为什么呢？第一，春天既不冷也不热，而是渐渐变暖。所以我最喜欢春天的天气。第二，许多植物春天都会颜色变绿，重新复苏，所以，春天代表着希望。第三，我们可以到
河里游泳。总之，春天我可以做许多事情，所以春天是我最爱的季节。
我最爱的人
我父（母）亲是我的最爱。Lisa/John是我最好的同事/朋友/同学/老师。
为什么呢？ 首先从我小时候，我就认定他是世界上最好的人。他悉心照顾我。第二，他是公司的骨干。他工作出色，乐于助人，我为他骄傲。第三，他学习刻苦。父亲是个好学生，他总认为“活到老学到老。”所以他和我一起报读电大英语，而他考试总拿第一名。我非常崇拜他。
I have a lot forms of entertainment, such as going climbing, going shopping and travelling etc, but watching TV is my favorite form of entertainment. There are several reasons. It is as follows:
First of all, it makes us informed of daily news, and lets us know what is happening in the outside world. Secondly, it can provide lessons for learners. Third, it has brought joy and interest into people’s lives. It makes our life colorful and interesting. At last, it is the best way of getting relaxed after a busy day’s work. 我最爱的娱乐形式如登山、购物、旅行等等，但看电视是我最喜欢的娱乐形式。有这样几个原因。第一，电视让我们了解每日新闻，了解外部世界。第二，电视可以给学习者提供课程学习的机会。第三，电视给人们的生活带来了快乐和兴趣。让我们的生活丰富多彩。最后电视是人们忙碌工作一天后最佳的放松方式。
用sports）
Just as lots of teenagers take to pop music, I love basketball most. It’s part of my life. I began to play basketball in my childhood. I love this sport because it brings joys and health to my life. When I got tired from office work, I went to the sports ground and felt refreshed. If there were worries and cares from daily life, I went to the sports ground. There everything went away except basketball. It is basketball that keeps me in good shape and mood.
1) 你的一位外国朋友给你来信，打算到中国旅游。你给他回信，提出旅游建议。你的回信应包括下列内容： 1.接到朋友的来信； 2.你对旅游的安排计划及理由； 3.表达你希望见到朋友的心愿。 Dear Sam:
I have just received your letter and know that you are going to come to China to see me. I am really excited by it. You know I miss you so much. In your letter, you mentioned your travel plan. I advise you to go to Beijing and Xi’an. There are many royal buildings in Beijing like Palace Museum, Summer Palace. Xi’an is typical of old China. There are lots of historical buildings there, especially those of Qin Dynasty.
I hope you enjoy your stay in China. I am looking forward to your coming.
Yours ever
John
说明你为什么选择这个地点； 3.描述你的旅行计划。
Dear Amy,
I plan to make a journey to Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan province. It’s a beautiful place with fresh air, beautiful natural scenery like waterfall, lake and high mountains. Because many films and TV series have been made here, it is very famous both at home and abroad. What’s more, I am very busy and exhausted this year, so I want to go for a relaxation. I plan to stay there for a week and travel with a tour group. I believe I will enjoy myself there.
Regards
Yours ever
Tim
告诉对方你不能接受他/她的邀请； 2.对对方的邀请表示感谢； 3.说明无法接受邀请的原因。 Dear Lisa:
Congratulations on your coming birthday. Thanks for your invitation, but I am sorry that I am afraid I am not able to attend your birthday party. You know, our company will hold an important meeting in our Paris branch to talk about the recent trouble appearing in business. I am the one who needs to make a presentation. I am terribly sorry for that. Anyway, I hope everything goes well in your birthday party. Remember to show me the pictures taken in the party when I come back from business trip.
Best regards!
Yours ever
Susan
Dear Amy:
Thanks for your invitation to your home last night. I enjoy the food very much. I will hold a small party to celebrate my birthday on November 12th, and I will invite a lot of friends to have dinner at my home, would you like to join us? Oh, there will also be a band to perform live music. I think it will be exciting to dance with the live music. Please be sure to come. I am looking forward to your coming.
Yours
Cynthia
Dear Robert:
I haven’t seen you for a long time since we graduated. What have you been doing these years? Do you keep in touch with other classmates?
I have been working in CQTVU since my graduation and now I’m engaged in the distance education, which is quite new to me, but I enjoy it very much because it involves a lot of multimedia in my teaching.
I miss you very much. When can you pay a visit to me?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards
Jean
6) 1. 告诉对方你最近将出去旅游。2. 了解对方所在地的旅游点。3. 请对方给予帮忙安排。 Dear Robert:
How is everything going with you these days? I’d like to let you know that I’m going to Hainan to have a holiday next Saturday and stay there for about ten days.
Hainan is the place that I’ve been wanting to visit most. Since it is your hometown, could you give me a very brief introduction about where to stay, where to eat and what to see? I’m told that Sanya is really very beautiful and there are many different interesting activities that people can enjoy very much.
Would you please book a hotel for me in the center of Sanya if it is convenient? Well, I feel very excited that we’ll see each other very soon.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Much love!
Jean
Dear Robert:
I haven’t got your email for a long time. Are you still working for that IT company? How about your work?
I’m writing to you to tell you that the English Department of Shanghai University takes pleasure in inviting the graduates to its New Year’s Evening Party, which will be held at the Assembly Hall on Saturday evening, December 31st, 2005. The party begins at 7 p.m.
I think it’s a good chance for us to get together, would you please email me whether you will go to the party?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Jean
A Get-together on May 1st
April 15, 2007
Dear Wang Hong:
How is everything getting along with you? It is almost one year since we graduated from university. I miss you very much. What have you been doing all these days?
I have been a middle school teacher in my hometown since graduation. Teaching always keeps me busy, but I like my students and I love teaching, you know. So everything is fine here. There will be a former classmates’ getting together during this May Day holiday at my school.
You are my best friend. I never forget those happy days we spent together. I hope you can come to my school when the time is due and you are free.
I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
Dear Robert:
I’m very pleased to know that you are now studying in Qinghua University from your email. How about your study and life there?
Since I am now working in an American company where I have to use English every day, I began
studying English in CQTVU this summer. But it’s really very hard, and the most difficult for me is how to memorize all these English words.
I know that you are good at English. Would you tell me your own experience in English study and give me some good tips? Well, take care of yourself!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Jean
Dear Robert:
Haven’t got your email for some time and how about you? I am worried about my English study very much since the final examination is getting nearer and nearer.
I’ve got some problems in my study, especially in grammar. Sometimes, I’m quite confused with different tenses. So my teacher recommended me a grammar book, 《Advanced English Grammar》, which can only be bought in Beijing. Could I trouble you to buy one for me?
We haven’t seen each other since we parted. I hope you will take a vocation to Shanghai.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Good luck!
Jean
Dear Robert:
I’d like to tell you that your tips for study are really very helpful to me and I have made rapid progress in my English study. So I’m going to take CET-4 next term.
I know that you passed it last year. Would you tell me how I can get prepared for it and what should I pay attention to? I don’t want to fail it.
I think you must have much experience in it, so could you recommend me some books for practice? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Jean
Dear Li Hua:
It’s long time we haven’t seen each other. I miss you very much. How’s everything going on with you? I am busy preparing for PETS 4.
I would appreciate if you could help me buy PETS 4 English oral textbook which was issued by the Beijing Press, because the books were sold out here.
Drop in when you are free. I often think of those happy days we spent together when we were at University.
Please let me know as soon as possible once you get the book.
My best wishes.
Yours truly,
Wang Lei
Dear All:
I lost a book at 5 pm on December 29th in room 210 of Wenxin Building. The title of the book is
《Advanced English Grammar》. This book is very important and helpful to me, for I am bad at grammar. The final examination is getting nearer and nearer and I am worried about my English exam very much. Anyone who finds the book please contact Li Ming on [1**********]. I will be very grateful to you and your kindness. I am looking forward to your calls.
Li Ming
Dec. 30th
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Internet has its good as well as bad sides. It makes me informed of daily news, lets me know the outside really a lot.
However, internet also has many disadvantages. For example, there are some sexy news and pictures on web which will not do well to the young people. So young people should learn to get ride of the disadvantages of internet and learn to make use of the advantages that internet brings us.
记叙类
I have a dream from the first time I sit in a car—I want to have a car and drive it myself. Driving is the most meaningful way to meet human being’s desire of “faster”. What’s more, driving a car can take me to any places I want to whether it rains, snows, blows or not. A smooth ride in a good car is enjoyable. With rows of trees moving backward rapidly, music playing, breeze blowing, my soul flies in the air. I love this feeling very much.
I have the confidence that I’ll have my dream come true someday.
I dream to have a house in Chongqing. My dream house should be very big and comfortable. There should be three bedrooms in the house, because I would like to live with my parents. I would like my parents to live in a bedroom, my wife and I live in another bedroom and my son live in the third room. There should be a big kitchen. I like eating very much. With a big kitchen, I can cook a lot of good food to eat and enjoy my life in Chongqing. 我理想的房子
我梦想在重庆有一套房子。我理想中的房子应该面积很大,舒适。房子里应该有三个卧室，因为我愿意和父母生活在一起。我希望我父母住一简卧室，我妻子和我住一间，我儿子住第三间。还应该有一个大大的厨房。因为我很喜欢吃。有了大厨房，我可以做各种美食，享受我在重庆的生活。
There are seven people in my family. They're my grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, my two younger brothers and I. My father is a businessman. He's busy working everyday. My mother is a housewife. She cooks meals, washes clothes, and teaches us lessons everyday. One of my younger brothers is a junior high school student, and we go to the same school. My grandparents help my parents look after the youngest brother every day. We go to the movies every Sunday. How's your family?
My hometown is Dazu, which is not far from Chongqing. Dazu is a modern city. There are lots of high buildings in it. Most of us live in flats because we can be close to our friends. My hometown is a beautiful city. On either side of the roads, there are some big trees and nice flowers. The roads are also very clean,
which makes people happy and comfortable. The weather here is very nice. I like autumn best, for it’s neither hot nor cold but very cool. I love Dadu. Welcome to my hometown.
I live in a big family with 4 generations together. There are 5 people in my family. We share a 3-bedroom flat with each other. My grandparents have got retired and enjoy the love from the grandchild-me. My parents both work in a bank. I study in Chongqing TV University and like the college life very much. Every weekday, we are busy with our own business. But on weekends, our whole family will gather together with Mum cooking delicious food. I love my family and enjoy living in a big family.
It was Sunday. Our teacher Mr. Zhu led us to a park nearby. Usually we go to the park to spend our holiday. But today we went there to take part in voluntary labor. We got there at nine o’clock. Mr. Zhu divided us into three groups and then we began working. Group One was responsible to plant trees and water flowers. Group Two were busy collecting litter left by the tourists. I was in Group Three. We went to the children’s playground and cleaned all the equipment there. We worked very hard. At about eleven we finished work. We all were tired but very happy. I will never forget the day in my memory.
There are many happy things in my childhood. I still remember the good old days when I played with my family. When I was 10 years old, my father took me to Hong Kong to see my aunt there. This was my first visit to Hong Kong. During my stayed there, I went to the famous Ocean Park and the Hong Kong Disneyland. My aunt was very excited and we all had a good time. This travel became the happiest things in my childhood and it gave me a deep impression. There are many different unforgettable experiences in different people’s life. I still remember the good old days when I play with my family. When I was 10 years old, my father took me to Hong Kong to see my aunt. This was my first visit to Hong Kong. During my stayed there, I went to the famous Ocean Park and the Hong Kong Disneyland. My aunt was very excited and we all had a good time. For me, this thing is my unforgettable experience. I will never forget this thing.
Television has its good as well as bad sides. It makes us informed of daily news, lets us know the outside world, provides lessons for learners, and it has brought joy and interest into people’s lives.
Unfortunately, some television programs have been extremely harmful to the young. Violent movies are shown on TV programs. Children regard the murders as heroes or models, so they imitate. Therefore there happened many murders or shooting cases in American campuses. What a big harm. So young people should learn to get ride of the bad influences of TV and learn to make use of the advantages that TV brings us.
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Nowadays there are a lot of false advertisements in society. They have caused much harm to society. Generally, their harm can be listed as follows.
First, they exaggerate the functions of the goods they advertise and mislead consumers. Second, some advertisements contain bad contents and bring about spiritual pollution. Third, they seriously damage the credit of businesses because the shops which sell those goods will be distrusted by consumers.
In conclusion, false advertisements must be got rid of in our society
论电视广告
当前，社会上由许多虚假广告，它们给社会造成了许多危害。总体来看，其危害性如下所示： 第一， 虚假广告夸大了产品的功能，误导了消费者。
第二， 一些广告包含不健康内容，带来精神垃圾。
第三， 虚假广告严重损害了公司信誉因为消费者不再信任这些兜售虚假广告产品的商店。 总而言之，社会上的虚假广告必须被铲除。
Nowadays, computers are becoming more and more popular. Computers can help different people in different ways. They can help children with lessons and homework, help students and scholars do calculations, analyze data and present the latest achievements. Furthermore, they can assist engineers and experts in the design of a mold, a bridge or a spaceship. Besides, computers can offer fun and entertainment to us with the internet games, movies, and etc. Indeed, computers have become a good companion of man.
Nowadays more and more people are concerned about their health, but how to keep healthy? First, it is necessary to take some exercise every day. Research shows that getting plenty of exercise makes the heart beat faster and the lungs work harder. Second, eat more fruits, vegetables and less meat. Third, getting rid of bad habits like smoking and drinking is also an important way to keep healthy. Smoking and alcohol drinking injure one's health a great deal, and therefore should be given up. If people follow these three ways of keeping fit, they’ll greatly improve their health.
Like everything else, mobile phones have both favorable and unfavorable aspects. First, it's useful. As a wireless mobile telephone, it's easy and handy to call wherever one goes and call the one however far away he is. Second, it's convenient. Whenever one meets trouble or something urgent, one can make a call immediately. However, the mobile phone also has many disadvantages. First, it's expensive to buy and costly to pay the bills. Second, it's also easy to lose and costly to get it repaired. Third, it's alleged the microwaves in it might do harm to people's health. I believe its advantages will far outweigh disadvantages soon.
Cell phones do play an important role in people’s daily life, but every coin has its two sides. To start with, as a wireless mobile phone, it’s convenient for the user at any time to contact others. Secondly, it’s a helpful companion. With a multifunctional cell phone in hand, one can easily surf the net, downloading what he needs. However, the cell phone has many disadvantages. For one thing, the machine itself is very expensive and its local service is very costly, not to mention its global service. For another, the radiation from the mobile phones might do harm to the user’s health. In my opinion, with its expenses being reduced sharply after China’s entry into the WTO, its development will have a brighter future. Therefore its advantages will far outweigh its disadvantages.
Friendship is a kind of human relations. It is a human instinct to make friends. When in trouble, we need friends to offer us help, support and encouragement. With success achieved, we also need friends to share our joys. Friendship is one of the greatest pleasures that we can enjoy. It implies loyalty, cordiality,
sympathy, affection, and readiness to help. In short, when we have established friendship, we ought to cherish and treasure it. Only thus, can we develop real friendship and keep the sacred lamp of friendship burning all our life.
While we are enjoying the rich fruits of modern industrialization, we are losing something precious on this planet. Fresh water, among others, is dwindling down day by day, owing to the large-scale industrialization everywhere in the world.
Just as sunshine is a necessity to life, so is fresh water. Without fresh water, our human society would come to a stop.
As fresh water is such an important resource to the human society, we need to treasure it as we treasure our life, but how?
First, our government should have a good plan for the use of fresh water and develop industries that consume less water. Second, waste water must be recycled. Finally every one of us should do his bit to save water.
Everybody knows that water pollution is a serious problem in the world. Lots of rubbish or chemical pollutants have been thrown in the rivers, lakes and seas. Many of them are getting dirtier and dirtier. Fish have died in the water, and people get sick after drinking polluted water.
My grandfather says, when he was very little, the water in the river was very clean. He often swam in the river with his friends. But now we can’t see such clean rivers.
Let’s protect the water from pollution, because we can’t live without water. The water is really important to us all.
Although we consider ourselves as highly advanced beings living in a civilized society, bad manners can still be found here and there. For example, some cyclists run the red traffic lights, many passengers litter waste papers and plastic bags in public places, and some tourists scrabble in tourist attractions, let alone spit on the street. In the cinema, some people talk loudly on cell phones in front of others.
I’m strongly against talking loudly in the cinema, for this behavior shows no respect at all to others; what’s worse, it upsets the audience who are in the mood of having fun.
A famous saying goes that “money is a good servant but a bad master.” Should we become its masters or its slaves? I think we should be the masters of money and never be controlled by money. As we all know, money is necessary for a happy life, for we need money to make a living in the society. But money is not equal to happiness and a lot of rich people live a miserable life. We should think of money in a correct way and never do anything illegal in order to get money.
Everyone hopes to live happily in the world. Physical exercise is indispensable to a happy life. There is a famous saying: "Life lies on exercise." Although you will not necessarily die without regular physical exercises, they'll certainly help you live longer and more healthily.
Firstly, exercise is good for us to build our bodies. It helps to keep the diseases far away from us. Secondly, exercise can also train us to response agilely.
Thirdly, exercise can help improve our mood and make our life colorful.
In a word, exercise is helpful, important and absolutely necessary.
We Chinese place a high value on responsibility. It is a tradition for us to take care of our parents. We owe them a great deal for the love they’ve given us in our childhood.
As loyal Chinese citizens, we must have a strong sense of responsibility to our country. It is our duty to keep China strong in the eyes of the world. Therefore, we must be willing to join the Army and defend our country against invasion.
In short, to be a responsible citizen, we must put our country’s benefits above our own. 要求：1：现代社会获取信息的方式很多。2：我最喜欢的获取信息的方式。
Nowadays we have a great number of means of getting information. Libraries provide us with books, while Internet offers us information resources.
My favorite means of getting information is surfing the Internet. It enables me to search what I want within just a few seconds. In addition, when we meet with some problems, we can go to Baidu to ask for help, and we can often get satisfying answers.
Internet helps me really a lot. It’s my favorite way of getting information. I enjoy searching information through Internet.
我最喜欢的获取信息的方法
现在我们有好多信息渠道，图书馆提供书籍，因特网提供信息源。
我最喜欢的获取信息的方法是上网。它可以使我在几秒钟内搜索到我想要的信息。另外，当我们遇到问题时，我们可以去百度求助，通常我们可以获得令人满意的答案。
网络帮了我很大忙，是我最喜欢的获取信息的方法，我喜欢通过网络搜索信息。 I read newspapers every day. As a student, I have no time to watch news programs on TV. Besides, watching television takes up a lot of time. So reading the newspaper becomes the only way for me to learn about what's happening around the world.
There is an old Chinese saying, "A scholar need not leave his home to know what’s going on in the world." Thus, reading the newspaper is a must for those who wish to keep up with the times.
论报纸
我每天都看报纸。身为学生，我没有时间看电视新闻节目。此外，看电视要花许多时间。因此，看报纸就成了我了解天下大事的唯一途径。
一句中国古谚说：「秀才不出门，能知天下事。」因此，我的看法为凡是想赶上时代的人都必须阅读报纸。
In China, a lot of people own private cars.
There is no doubt that private cars make us travel faster and farther, but they have caused some problems. First, too many private cars make the road crowded and cause traffic jams. Second, they pollute the air. Third, they cause a lot of traffic accidents.
How can we solve these problems? I think we should go to work by bus instead of driving private cars. Only in this way, can we protect our living environment.
论私家车
中国有好多人有私家车。
毫无疑问，私家车可以加快旅途，但是它们也造成了一些问题。第一，许多私家车造成路况拥堵，和交通堵塞；第二，造成空气污染；第三，造成许多交通事件。
如何解决这些问题呢？ 我认为，我们应该乘坐公交车而非私家车上班，只有这样，我们才能保护我们的生存环境。
I think hosting 2008 Olympic Games will have a positive effect on the Chinese economy.
First, there will be lots of foreigners come to China to see the Olympic Games, these foreigners will consume a lot during their stay in China.
Second, the Olympic Games create more job opportunities for local workers, because we need to build a lot of gyms for the sport games.
In all, 2008 Olympic Games are a great success and will continue to improve China’s economy. 2008 北京奥运
我认为举办08年奥运会给中国经济带来了正面影响。
首先，许多外国人来到中国观看奥运，这批外国人在中国逗留期间可以促成很多消费。
其次，奥运会给当地工人提供了很多机会，因为需要建造很多体育馆来进行体育比赛。
总之，08年奥运会是一次巨大成功，将会继续提高中国经济。
Health and Wealth, Which do you prefer? Most people prefer wealth to health. They think money is the most important. And they can buy whatever they want with money. But I disagree with them. In my opinion, health is more important than wealth. If you are in good health, you can do a lot of things you want and enjoy them while you are doing so. And of course you can work to better off you life. So I think health is more important for me than wealth.
As we all know, not all people can make success in their lives. Most people will meet with failures on the way to success. Why do some people get successful in their lives? I think there are three reasons. Firstly, they have strong willpower. Once they decide to do something, they will never give up. Secondly, they work hard. Once they set up a goal, they will work hard to achieve it. Thirdly, they never easily quit. They always stick to their aims. Therefore, these three reasons above are most important on the way to success.
成功的路
众所周知，生活中不是每个人都能成功。大部分在成功的道路上会遇到失败。为什么有人会成功呢？ 我认为有三个原因。首先，他们拥有坚强的意志力，一旦下定决心做某事，他们就永不放弃。
二、我们工作很努力。一旦设置了目标，他们就会努力工作来实现这个目标。第三，他们从不轻易放弃，他们总是坚持自己的目标。因此以上三条就是通往成功道路的要素。
“Never give up” is often said by people when they are frustrated. It means determination and encouragement. In my opinion, it’s is of great importance to success. Therefore, I believe that we should never give up.
If we give up too easily, we will rarely achieve anything. It is not unusual for us to fail in our first attempt at something new, so we should not feel discouraged by our failures; instead we should try again.
In short, it is important that we do not give up when working for our goals.
永不言弃
当人们沮丧时，永不言弃就会经常挂在嘴边。这句话意味着决心和勇气。依我来看，通向成功，决心是很重要的，因此，我认为我们应该永不言弃。
如果我们轻易放弃，我们就几乎不能达成我们的目的。对我们而言，初次尝试新鲜事物，失败是很正常的，所以，我们不应该被失败所打倒，相反我们应该再次尝试。
总之，为工作的目标而努力奋斗时，永不放弃是非常重要的。
As we all know, not all people can make success in their lives. Most people will meet with failures on
the way to success. A lot of failures help them to get success. So failure is the mother of success. With failures, people will get lessons from them and become more experienced. With failures, people will be closer and closer to success. With failures, people will work harder and harder in order to achieve success. Therefore, failure is an important part of success. Failure is the mother of success.
众所周知，生活中不是每个人都能成功。大部分在成功的道路上会遇到失败。许多的失败帮助他们走向成功。所以失败是成功之母。有了失败，人们就会从中吸取教训，变得更加有经验。有了失败，人们就会离成功越来越近。有了失败，人们就会为了成功而更加努力。因此，失败是成功的重要部分，失败是成功之母。
Is stress a bad thing? I don’t think so. Each coin has two sides. Stress has good points as well as bad points. It can encourage people to work harder than ever before. Sometimes, some people will make great success under stress. Without stress, people will lose aims in life. Without stress, people will live an aimless life. They won’t work hard or study hard. They will play computer games everyday and never finish homework or their tasks. Therefore, sometimes, proper stress is a good thing in our life.
压力是坏事吗？
压力是坏事吗？我不这样认为，每个硬币都有两面。压力有危害也有好处。压力可以鼓励人们比以往更加努力工作。有时候处于压力中的人们更容易取得成功。没有了压力，人们会失去生活的目标，他们就会不努力学习，不努力工作，天天玩电脑游戏而不做作业或者不完成工作中的任务。因此，有时候，生活中有适量的压力是好事。
21）East, west, home is the best金窝银窝不如自己的草窝
An old saying goes like “East, west, home is the best”. Home is very important to us. Firstly, home can offer us a place to have a rest. Every day, we can go back home after work and have a good rest. Secondly, when we are hurt outside, we can go back home and comfort ourselves with the love of our family members. Thirdly, when we meet with difficulties, we can go back home and ask family members for help. Therefore, home is one of the most important things in our life.
金窝银窝不如自己的草窝
古语说的好，金窝银窝不如自己的草窝。家对我们非常重要。首先，家提供给我们休息的地方。每天经过繁忙的工作，我们可以回家好好休息。第二，当我们在外面受了伤，我们可以回家，在家人的爱护下宽慰自己。第三，当我们遇到困难时，我们可以回家找家人帮忙。因此，家使我们生活中最重要是事物之一。 There is an English saying "Honesty is the best policy." It tells us the importance of honesty. With honesty, you can get along well with others and you will win friendship, because if you are honest to others, they will be honest to you in return. When you are sad, they will comfort you. When you are in trouble, they will help you. Without honesty, no one will trust you, and you won’t have a lot of friends, so you will feel lonely.
诚信至上
有一句英语谚语“诚信至上”。它告诉了我们诚信的重要性。有了诚信，你可以和别人相处融洽，你就会赢得友谊。因为如果你对别人诚实，别人也会回报你诚实。当你忧伤的时候，他们会安慰你。当你有困难时，他们会帮助你。没有了诚信，没有人会信任你，你不会有很多朋友，所以你会孤独。
Nowadays many people believe in luck. They think luck can bring them everything thing. If they have good luck, they will be successful without hard work. But this is a wrong idea. As we all know, good luck
does not come alone. Luck goes hand in hand with hard work. When a good chance comes to you, but you don’t work hard to finish the task, then you can’t grasp the chance, so good luck passes you by and leaves you. Therefore, people should work hard instead of depending on luck completely.
论运气
近来许多人相信运气。他们认为运气可以带给他们一切。如果他们有好运，他们不用付出辛勤的劳动也能成功。但这个观点是错误的。众所周知，好运不是单独来的。好运和努力的工作紧密联系的。当好运降临到你身上时，如果你不努力工作去完成任务，你就抓不住机会，所以好运就会从你身边溜走，离你而去。因此，人们应该努力工作而不是完全依赖运气。
I like country (suburban) life better than city (town) life. Why? First of all, country life is very quiet and comfortable, while the city life will be very noisy and busy. Secondly, air in country is fresh, people can have good health. At the same time, air in city is dirty and it is bad for people’s body. People will get a lot of diseases from it. Thirdly, country life is economical, everything is cheaper, and you can save a lot of money. So I like country life better than city life.
论城乡生活
相比城市生活，我更喜欢农村生活。为什么？第一，农村生活安静、安逸，而城市生活喧嚣，忙碌。第二，乡村空气新鲜，人们可以拥有好身体。同时，城里空气污浊，不利于人们的身体。人们会感染好多疾病。第三，农村生活很经济。一切都很便宜，你可以省很多钱。所以相对城市生活而言，我更喜欢乡村生活。
Parents are the best teachers. Firstly, parents stay with children every day. Children will regard them as examples and learn from them. If the parents are polite, the children will be polite. Secondly, parents influence children with their words. If parents always are nice to others and say good words about others, their children will also be kind to other children. If parents are good to old people, when the parents are getting older, the children will be good to them too.
In a word, parents are the best teachers to their children.
父母是最好的老师
家长是最好的老师。首先家长每天都和孩子待在一起。孩子人把家长当作典范来学习。如果家长有礼貌，孩子就会有礼貌，第二家长用语言来影响子女。如果家长们对别人好，说别人好话，孩子们也会对其它小孩好。如果家长们对老人孝顺，但家长们老去之时，子女们也会对他们好的。
简言之，父母是孩子们的最好老师。
Interest is the best teacher. Why so? Firstly, if you are interested in it, you will think of it every day. Secondly, if you are interested in it, you will study hard to be good at it. Thirdly, if you are interested in it, you will be happy to overcome the difficulties you meet in doing it. Fourthly, if you are interested, you will get more joys and happiness from it. And you will get bigger success in it. Therefore, interest is the best teacher in your life.
兴趣是最好的老师，为什么这样说呢？第一，如果你对它感兴趣，你就每天都想它。第二，如果你对它感兴趣，你就会努力学习并在这方面很擅长。第三，如果你对它感兴趣，你就会乐于解决你兴趣路上的困难。第四，如果你对它感兴趣，你就会从中得到更多快乐和幸福。也会得到更大成功。因此，兴趣是你人生中最好的老师。
People will consider a lot when choosing a job, me too. Firstly, I will choose a job that I am interested in. Interest is the best teacher in our life. With interest, I can do the work well. Secondly, I will choose a job that I am qualified for. With such a job, I will have enough confidence to do it well. Thirdly, I will choose an easy job. I don’t like being busy with work. With an easy job, so I don’t need to work overtime.
选择工作
选工作时，人们会考虑很多因素，我也一样。首先，我会选我感兴趣的工作。兴趣是我们生活中最好的老师。有了兴趣，我才可以把工作做好。第二，我会选择能胜任的工作，能胜任，我就会有足够的信心做好它。第三我会选择轻松的工作，我不喜欢忙于工作。有了轻松的工作，我就不需要加班了。
网
Internet has its good as well as bad sides. It makes me informed of daily news, lets me know the people really a lot.
However, internet also has many disadvantages. For example, there are some sexy news and pictures on web which will not do well to the young people. So young people should learn to get ride of the disadvantages of internet and learn to make use of the advantages that internet brings us.
28）Which means of transportation do you prefer?
内容需包括以下方面：
1. 哪一种是你最喜欢的交通方式
2. 阐述你的理由
3. 做出结论
Which kind of public transportation do I prefer? Well, let me tell you something about it. As far as I am concerned, I like to take train best.
There are three reasons for my choice. Firstly, taking train is the cheapest way for traveling, which costs much less than using airplane and private cars. Secondly, taking train is the safest way for traveling, which causes much less traffic accidents than any other means of transportation. Thirdly, taking train is the most convenient way for traveling, which saves us a lot of troubles of parking or going to the airport, as you can go to the railway station more easily. But it takes the longest time for traveling, sometimes it is very difficult for you to get the ticket.
That’s why I prefer to take train.