英语作文相关知识

写作句式、

1、... the + ~ est + 名词 + （that ） + 主词 + have ever + seen （ known/heard/had/read， etc ）

... the most + 形容词 + 名词 + （that ） + 主词 + have ever + seen

（ known/heard/had/read， etc）

例句：Helen is the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen.

海伦是我所看过最美丽的女孩。

Mr. Chang is the kindest teacher that I have ever had.

张老师是我曾经遇到最仁慈的教师。

2、Nothing is + ~ er than to + V Nothing is + more + 形容词 + than to + V 例句：Nothing is more important than to receive education.

没有比接受教育更重要的事。

3、 ... cannot emphasize the importance of ~~~ too much.

(再怎么强调……的重要性也不为过。）

例句：We cannot emphasize the importance of protecting our eyes too much. 我们再怎么强调保护眼睛的重要性也不为过。

4、There is no denying that + S + V ……

（不可否认的……）

例句：There is no denying that the qualities of our living have gone from bad to worse.

不可否认的，我们的生活品质已经每况愈下。

5、It is universally acknowledged that + 句子

（全世界都知道……）

例句：It is universally acknowledged that trees are indispensable to us. 全世界都知道树木对我们是不可或缺的。

6、There is no doubt that + 句子

（毫无疑问的……）

例句：There is no doubt that our educational system leaves something to be desired.

毫无疑问的我们的教育制度令人不满意。

7、An advantage of ... is that + 句子

（……的优点是……）

例句：An advantage of using the solar energy is that it won't create （produce ） any pollution.

使用太阳能的优点是它不会制造任何污染。

8、The reason why + 句子 ... is that + 句子

（……的原因是……）

例句： The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can provide us with fresh air./

The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can supply fresh air for us. 我们必须种树的原因是它们能供应我们新鲜的空气。

9、So + 形容词 + be + 主词 + that + 句子

（如此……以致于……）

例句：So precious is time that we can't afford to waste it. 时间是如此珍贵，我们经不起浪费它。

10、Adj + as + Subject（主词）+ be， S + V...

（虽然……）

例句：Rich as our country is， the qualities of our living are by no means satisfactory.

{by no means = in no way = on no account 一点也不}

虽然我们的国家富有，我们的生活品质绝对令人不满意。

1. Writing

A survey conducted in Tianjin found that 98% of high school students and 92% of elementary school students have to spend most of their weekends doing homework. Write an essay of about 120 words. You may include the following points:

1. Discuss the negative effects of too much homework on children.

2. Discuss the disadvantages of the present exam-oriented education system.

3. Call for efforts to ease students' burden and help them lead a colorful and enjoyable life.

「参考范文」

Too much homework has become a common complaint in high schools and elementary schools. Students have to spend most of their time doing homework, even on weekends. As a result, they have no time for their hobbies, or for their parents or friends. All they do is what they have to do, not what they like to do.

The underlying cause for this phenomenon lies in the present exam-oriented education system. National College Entrance Examination has become the sole focus of teachers, parents, and students themselves. High score becomes the ultimate goal, to the neglect of practical abilities, personality development, and all that. It is urgent that we deepen our educational reform. We must allow for students' overall development, not just evaluate their test scores.

2. Writing

According to some surveys done by the Ministry of Education, there are about 153 million illiterates and semi-illiterates in China. Its illiteracy rate in the western region is much higher than the country's average level and it is as high as 40 percent. The rate for the country's whole population stands at 14 percent. Write an essay of about 120 words, stating your opinion about this issue now confronting China.

「参考范文」

The task of educating a huge population can be challenging to any country. Though China has shown great concern and done much in education, and in eliminating illiteracy, it still has 153 million illiterate and semi-illiterate citizens,

according to some statistics issued by the Ministry of Education. So, in my opinion, raising China's education level, to a large extent, depends on greater educational achievement in its vast western region and some other backward areas.

In the past decade, China has moved to combat illiteracy and promote nine years of compulsory schooling, especially in poor areas and areas inhabited by minorities, and has achieved a great success, but it seems a difficult task in regions where educational opportunities are limited. However, we should set a target that, by 2010, nine-year compulsory schooling should be realized and the illiteracy rate among young and middle-aged adults should be reduced to the minimum. Only in this way can China raise its national educational level.

3. Writing

An article in a newspaper once said: "As China strives to develop its western area, some effective measures should be taken to improve forestry in the region." Write an essay of about 120 words, stating what effective measures should be adopted to improve forestry in the western area.

「参考范文」

Over the past 10 years, China has made much headway in its afforestation and soil conservation. For instance, the national forest acreage has increased by 13.7 million hectares since the fourth national survey on forest resources in 1990. Despite these great achievements, some serious problems still remain to be solved such as how to improve forestry in the western area in the course of its economic development.

Forestry build-up in the west is a long-term task. In order to have this goal materialized, I think some concrete and effective measures should be taken immediately. For example, to protect the natural environment of the west, some previously cultivated areas should be returned to forest and grassland. In the course of improving forestry, some strict laws should made and their enforcement must be guaranteed. Those who violate forest protection laws must be severely punished. Only by taking these effective measures can forestry in the western area be improved.

4.Writing

As is known to all, computers are becoming more and more popular in our daily life nowadays, especially in education. Write a short essay of about 120 words, describing how important computers are in education.

「参考范文」

It has turned out that computers have become quite indispensable to education. With computers, students can do their homework more quickly and more efficiently; with computers, teachers can reduce their work load and improve their teaching. For instance, computers can free teachers from certain kinds of time-consuming bookkeeping; help teachers "bank" test items, thus greatly reducing the time required to produce a new test, and mark test papers. More importantly, they can analyze test results, indicating to the teacher which points may need further treatment in class. They can also make it possible for a teacher in the classroom to give individual attention to students who are having trouble in their studies. While the rest of a class is working on an educational program, the teacher can take the time to work directly with a student who is falling behind. So it goes without saying that computers are extremely important in education at all levels.

5. Writing

As is known to all, computers are becoming more and more popular in our daily life nowadays, especially in education. Write a short essay of about 120 words, describing how important computers are in education.

「参考范文」

It has turned out that computers have become quite indispensable to education. With computers, students can do their homework more quickly and more efficiently; with computers, teachers can reduce their work load and improve their teaching. For instance, computers can free teachers from certain kinds of time-consuming bookkeeping; help teachers "bank" test items, thus greatly reducing the time required to produce a new test, and mark test papers. More importantly, they can analyze test results, indicating to the teacher which points may need further treatment in class. They can also make it possible for a teacher in the classroom to give individual attention to students who are having trouble in their studies. While the rest of a class is working on an educational program, the teacher can take the time to work directly with a student who is falling behind. So it goes

without saying that computers are extremely important in education at all levels.

6. Writing

Below is a chart showing the global water supply. Write an essay of about 120 words making references to the following points:

1) describe the percentage of different kinds of water supply of the world;

2) analyze the current situation of fresh water on earth;

3) give the possible reasons for this situation.

「参考范文」

Water is a precious resource. Although we are surrounded by it in oceans, lakes, rivers and streams, our supply is limited. The chart given shows that most of the water on earth — 97.4 percent — is salt water stored in oceans. Only 2.6 percent of the earth's water is fresh water, and 2 percent is locked up in ice caps and glaciers. Thus the fresh water left for us to use is only 0.6 percent of the total water supply.

There will never be any more fresh water than there is now. In fact, the earth is short of fresh water. Besides, the increasing growth of the world population, the growing demand of industry for water, the serious pollution of our environment — all this makes the world in danger of running out of fresh water. In some large cities such as Tianjin, fresh water cannot meet the daily needs.

Since water is essential to all life and the supply limited, we must manage it intelligently and carefully.

7. Writing

A certain college lacks some qualified teachers of English. Write a letter of recommendation of Mr.Zhong Yong, a teacher of English at a middle school. Your letter should refer to the following points:

1. Personal data

2. His work experience

3. His qualifications

You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Zhang Ping" instead. You do not need to write the address.

「参考范文」

Name of Applicant: Zhong Yong

Mailing Address: Flat 602, Building 98

Sibei Rd., Xiamen, Fujian Province, China

Email Address: [email protected]

Present Occupation: Teaching

Employer: the Education Bureau of Xiamen City

Programme of Study: English

Area of Specialization: Applied Linguistics

Degree: M.A.

Name of Reference: Lin Long

Mr.Zhong Yong graduated from the English Department of the Zhangzhou Teachers' College in 1998. During his college years, he achieved excellent results in study. He has some capacity to do research work and shows much promise as a college teacher. Mr.Zhong Yong has a fairly good ability to read and speak English. He is, however, a bit weak in writing and must work harder to improve himself in this respect. I recommend Mr.Zhong Yong and hope that he will be chosen as a college teacher.

Yours very truly,

Zhang Ping

8. Writing

Below are two graphs showing the changing of the working hours per week in China from 1980 to 2001 and the changing of working days per week from 1994 until now. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 works making reference to the

following points:

1. the changing of the working hours per week in China from 1980 to 2001

2. the changing of working days per week from 1994 until now

3. the way the Chinese people use their leisure time

Hours worked 1980～2001 Weekdays worked 1949～2001

「参考范文」

Leisure Time in China

From the graphs we can see that Chinese people now have freer time and holidays than they did before. The average working hours per week decreased from 50 hours in 1980 to 40 hours in 2000, and non-manual workers tend to have a rather shorter week, averaging about 37 hours. In addition, full-time workers now have totally about 120 holidays a year, about one third of the days of the year.

Since the reform and open policy was carried out, Chinese people have had more time to spend on various kinds of leisure activities. A lot of people love both to play and to watch team sports like basketball or football. Many people stay at home having a rest, reading books, watching TV, and so on. In recent years, more and more people love to travel during longer holidays. They go to visit some scenic and historical sites, and some people even make a tour abroad to see the world.