英語六級寫作突破奧祕
2016六級寫作突破筆記(三)
典型的對比觀點選擇題的文章邏輯結構：四段比較好
（啟）Paragraph I：（1）引出將要評論的事物或者是觀點；可以用問句開頭How should people ……
（2）簡明扼要的提出人們在這個問題上的兩種不同看法。
（承）Paragraph II：（1）提出一種觀點或優點；
（2）本段的支援性分論點；
（3）本段總結（可以省略）。
（轉）Paragraph III：（1）承上啟下的過渡句；
（2）提出另一種觀點或缺點；
（3）本段的支援性分論點
（4）本段總（可以省略）。
（合）Paragraph IV：（1）平衡兩種看法；
（2）給出自己的觀點。
④14分
How should we read? Should we read selectively or extensively? Everyone has his own view.（啟）
注：1.第一句提出問題，第二句提出兩種見解
Some people think we should read selectively. They argue that with the development of modern science and technology, more and more books are published. It is impossible for us to read all the books. What's more, there are many bad books that are poisonous to our mind, and we shouldn't read them. Since we can't read all the books and we shouldn't read bad books, we must read selectively.（承）
注：1.本段總分總結構
argue that = they think that
the development of...
's more 遞進關係，moreover
But others may not agree, they emphasize that today's society is not what it was. If one man has many kinds of knowledge, he will have more chances to succeed. If a man knows much in one field but knows nothing in other fields, he may be useless. Since we must have many kinds of knowledge, we must read extensively.（轉）
注： 轉折詞
emphasize that = they think that
y's society is not what it was 現代社會今昔非比
4.許多知識 a wide range of/a large scope of/much；獲取知識 acquire/get knowledge
s nothing→little；he may be useless→he may not be of great use to the society 後者比前者更委婉
Who's right? I think both of them have something right. But I think we should read extensively first. We should read books in many fields, and read selectively in one field.（合）
There is a lot to be said for both sides on the argument. But I hold the opinion that……
①11分
When it comes to reading, some people think that reading selectively is a good way, but some other people do not agree with them, they think that reading extensively is better.
Those people, who think that reading selectively is better, believe that good books are as many as bad books. Those good books can give us pleasure and knowledge, while those bad books can only lead us to the wrong way. So, they suggest that we should only choose the good books to read and never touch the bad books.
注：1."people, who"應去掉逗號，改為非限制定語從句。
suggest that = they think that
h 碰，閃光點詞彙，如教材P7：shoulder the responsibility of doing sth. 肩負起責任
But, the other people, who hold that reading extensively is better, think that one kind of books can only give us one aspect of knowledge. Even the best book only contains one field of information. So, they can easily come to the conclusion that "to know more, to read more". So they believe that reading extensively is better.
To my point, we should choose good books to read and read good books as many as possible. By this way, we can increase the quality and quantity of reading.
2016六級寫作突破筆記(六)
1994.6
Directions:
For this part , you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the title: The Career I Pursue.
You must write your composition in no less than 120 words on the Composition Sheet and remember to write in readable handwriting.
1994.1
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic We Need to Broaden Our Knowledge.
You should write no less than 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1. 科學技術是社會發展所不可缺少的
2. 社會科學和自然科學相互滲透
3. 現代大學生需要廣博的知識
1993.6
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic My View On Opportunity. You must base your composition on the following instructions (give in Chinese):
有的人認為機會是極少的，另一些人則認為人人都會有某種機會。你的看法如何？
寫出你的理由並且適當舉例。在你的文章結尾處不要忘記寫出你的結論。
Your composition should be no less than 120 words. Remember to write it neatly.
1993.1
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the title: Motorcycles And City Traffic. You should base your composition on the following outline (given in Chinese).
1.近年來中國城市的摩托車
2.摩托車的優點和缺點
3.你對我國城市中摩托車發展的前景的看法
You must write your composition in no less than 120 words on the Composition Sheet and remember to write in readable handwriting.
1992.6
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Looking Forward to the Twenty-First Century. Your composition should be based on your answer to the following question written in Chinese:
1.新世紀科技發展的前景如何？
2.新的科學技術會給社會帶來什麼好處？
3.新的科學技術會帶來什麼問題？
4.你怎樣對待新世紀的挑戰戰？
Your composition should be no less 120 words.
1992.1
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the following graph which shows the change in the number of film - goers and TV - watchers in a certain city. The title of the composition is: Film Is Giving Way to TV. You should write no less than 120 words for your composition and it must include the following ideas (given in Chinese):
1.電影觀眾越來越少
2.電視觀眾越來越多，因為……
3.然而，還是有人喜歡看電影,因為…….
Quote as few figures as possible. Remember to write your composition in readable handwriting.
1991.6
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the graph below.
The suggested Title is: Car Accidents Declining in Walton City. Remember that your composition
must be written according to the following outline:
and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the graph;
ible reason(s) for the decline of car accidents in the city;
predictions of what will happen this year.
Your composition should be no less than 120 words and you should quote as few figures as
possible.
1991.1
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition about Man Is to Survive. You should base your composition on the following outline:
1.人類面臨的問題（如能源，疾病，汙染，人口等）
2.悲觀的看法（如人類將無法生存）
3.人類的智慧出路
Your composition should be no less than 120 words. Be sure to write your composition in readable handwriting.
1990.6
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: How to Solve the Housing Problem in Big Cities. Four suggested solutions to this problem are listed below. You are supposed to write in favour of one suggestion (ONE only) and against another (ONE only). You should give your reasons in both cases. You should write no less than 120 words. Remember to give a short introduction and a brief conclusion. Write your composition clearly.
四種可能解決住房問題的方案：
1.多造高層建築
2.向地下發展
3.建造衛星城市
4.疏散城市人口
1990.1
Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic How to Solve the Problem of Heavy Traffic according to the following OUTLINE. Your composition should be no less than 120 words. Remember that the contents of the OUTLINE should ALL be included in your composition. But you are not supposed to translate the OUTLINE word for word.
OUTLINE
問題：城市交通擁擠
解決方案（solution）
1.建造(lay down)更多道路
優點：(1) 降低街道擁擠程度
(2) 加速車流（flow of traffic）
缺點：佔地過多
2.開闢（open up）更多公共汽車線路
優點：減少自行車與小汽車
缺點：對部分人可能造成不方便
結論：兩者結合
2016六級寫作突破筆記(五)
1999.1
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic. Don't Hesitate to Say "No"
You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1.別人請求幫助時，在什麼情況下我們說"不"。
2.為什麼有些人在該說"不"的時候不說"不"。
3.該說"不"時不說"不"的壞處。
1998.6
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Do "Lucky Numbers" Really Bring Good Luck?
You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1. 有些人認為某些數字會帶來好運。
2. 我認為數字和運氣無關，……
1998.1
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic My View on Fake Commodities.
You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given on Chinese) below:
1. 假冒偽劣商品的危害。
2. 怎樣杜絕假冒偽劣商品。
1997.6
Directions: For this part you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic My View on Job-Hopping
You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1. 有些人喜歡始終從事一種工作，因為…
2. 有些人喜歡經常更換工作，因為…
3. 我的看法。
1997.1
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Haste Makes Waste. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1. 為什麼說"欲速則不達"。
2. 試舉例說明。
1996.6
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the grouphs below.
Heaalth Gains in Developing Countries
Life Expectancy Infant Mortality
1996.1
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the title: Why I Take the College English Test Band 6, You should base your composition on the following outline (given in Chinese).
1.有人認為沒有必要參加大學英語六級考試
2.我參加CET－6考試的理由
You must write your composition in no less than 120 words on the Composition Sheet and remember to write in readable handwriting.
1995.6
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the title: Should Firecrackers Be Banned? You should base your composition on the following outline (given in Chinese).
1.有人認為放鞭炮是好事，為什麼？
2.有人認為放鞭炮是壞事，為什麼？
3.我的看法
You must write your composition in no less than 120 words on the Composition Sheet and remember to write in readable handwriting.
1995.1
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the title: My View on the Negative Effects of Some Advertisements. You should base your composition on the following outline (given in Chinese).
1.現在有些不良的商業廣告
2.這些廣告的副作用和危害性
3.我對這些廣告的態度
You must write your composition in no less than 120 words on the Composition Sheet and remember to write in readable handwriting.
2016六級寫作突破筆記(二)
例項二 99年6月真題
Reading Selectively Or Extensively?
Outline: 1.有人認為讀書要有選擇
2.有人認為應當博覽群書
3.我的想法
①11分
When it comes to reading, some people think that reading selectively is a good way, but some other people do not agree with them, they think that reading extensively is better.
Those people, who think that reading selectively is better, believe that good books are as many as bad books. Those good books can give us pleasure and knowledge, while those bad books can only lead us to the wrong way. So, they suggest that we should only choose the good books to read and never touch the bad books.
But, the other people, who hold that reading extensively is better, think that one kind of books can only give us one aspect of knowledge. Even the best book only contains one field of information. So, they can easily come to the conclusion that "to know more, to read more". So they believe that reading extensively is better.
To my point, we should choose good books to read and read good books as many as possible. By this way, we can increase the quality and quantity of reading.
②5分
I think reading not only selectively but also extensively. Because the two sides are not contradict. Our time is limited. So we can not read every book in the world. However, we will not be interested in every book. We should read those books may be useful to ours, read those books which we like. But those books which we choose must be extensively so it can give ours all kinds of knowledge, news and so on, it also make ours become a wise man. On the one hand reading selectively let ours not waste our time which it is limited. Moreover it can emphasis among all books that we can read. On the other hand reading extensively can deal with all kinds of need in our life. They are all useful to ours.
失分原因：分段太少，語法錯誤太多
③2分
Most people thought that read books should have been selective. But others believed reading extensively was correction.
Selective books or reading extensively?
Sure, you can choice one from previous ideas,
on one hand, There are too book to read for us. We should choose those which we interested, and it would be helpful for us.
On another hand. Someone's interesting was wide. Each book could bring you specific contain we couldn't reading at only one level.
I confirmed all of these ideas were good but weren't wise.
As a reader, the main task is to discover more and more books the second task is to held some which wonderful and helpful for us. Don't treat these books with reckless abandon.
The best technology of reading is connect.
失分原因：分段太多，語法錯誤太多
④14分
How should we read? Should we read selectively or extensively? Everyone has his own view.
Some people think we should read selectively. They argue that with the development of modern science and technology, more and more books are published. It is impossible for us to read all the books. What's more, there are many bad books that are poisonous to our mind, and we shouldn't read them. Since we can't read all the books and we shouldn't read bad books, we must read selectively.
But others may not agree, they emphasize that today's society is not what it was. If one man has many kinds of knowledge, he will have more chances to succeed. If a man knows much in one field but knows nothing in other fields, he may be useless. Since we must have many kinds of knowledge, we must read extensively.
Who's right? I think both of them have something right. But I think we should read extensively first. We should read books in many fields, and read selectively in one field.
⑤8分
Some people think reading shall be chosen. Because some books are good to human beings and some books are harmful to people.
Some people think that men should read books widely. Because wide reading can help man get much knowledge. And man can use it to change the world.
It is my point that reading must be selectively. Because reading is important to man. Some books can help man but some books can lead some people to crime. It can be seen in the newspapers and watched on TV. We can make full use of some good books and gain more useful knowledge. It can make our life more beautiful. We must give up those unhelpful books. They are not good to us. Reading them is wasting time and money. So reading selectively is an important part in reading.
失分原因：結構失調，表述方式單一
2016六級寫作突破筆記(一)
寫作原則
內容簡單化
結構模式化（主題句-分論點-總結）
語言要包裝
錯誤要回避
萬能理由 (Omnipotence)：
1、方便：convenient/convenience
2、效率：efficient/efficiently/efficiency
3、節省和浪費：save time/money/space; economical, thrift
waste time/money/space; costly, lavish
4：人的心理健康：independent, cooperative, competitive,
considerate, confident, creative, sociable,
perseverance; selfish, isolated, conservative
5、人的身體健康：health, disease, strong, strength, energetic
6、娛樂：colorful, pleasure, joy, recreation, entertainment, relax
tired, boring, lonely
7、環境：environment, pollute, poisonous, dirty
8、安全和危險：safe, danger, risk
9、經驗：experience, social experience, enter the society
10、人際：humane, fair, unfair, help, assist, freedom, freely
基本表達(Basic Elements of English Writing)：
越來越：be increasingly + adj., be on the rise, the growing number of
人們認為：it is generally/widely believed/held/agreed that
許多問題：a host of/a number of problems
引起人們注意：claim call/attract general/public/world attention to sth.
意識到：there is a growing awareness/realization of/that, awaken sb. to the fact/danger
適應新的形勢/變化：adapt/adjust/accommodate oneself to new environment/change
接觸各種思想/經歷：be exposed to new ideas/experiences/problems
接觸社會：come into frequent/close contact with the world/society
獲得成功：achieve/accomplish success
提出觀點/建議：advance / put forward / come up with the arguments/ideas/suggestions
作出努力：make tremendous/persistent/sustained effort to do sth., take great pains to do(with work/study)
影響學習/工作：interfere with studies/work
產生影響：have/exert a profound influence on life/personality, have a dramatic/undesirable effect on
較好地駕馭生活：be a better pilot of one's life
剝奪機會/權力：deprive oneself of the chance/right/opportunity
取代就的方式：substitute for/take the place of the old way
採取措施：take effective steps/measures to
控制我們的環境：take/gain increasing control over our own environment
躲避危險/挑戰：shy/run away from the dangers/challenge
滿足要求：meet/satisfy/accommodate the demand of
補償損失：compensate for/make up for the loss/damage
解釋某現象：account for/explain the phenomenon
對……很好的瞭解：have a better understanding/appreciation of, have a new perspective on. provide/gain an insight into
把某因素考慮進去：take sth. Into account(consideration), give much thought to
品位人生/自由/青春：savor the life/freedom/youth
培養對……的信心：develop/foster one's interest/confidence in
經歷變化/困難/艱險：undergo/experience great changes/hardships/experience
表現出自信心等：project one's confidence/feeling/image
生活充滿不公正的地方：life is full of minor irritation/injustice
追求學習/職業：pursue one's academic interest/professional career
學習知識/技術：pursue/acquire knowledge/technology/skill
被看作學習的……榜樣：be held up as a good example
交流經驗/知識：share experience/ideas/problems/knowledge
發揮/起到重要作用：play an (important/active/great) role/part
逃學/缺課：skip school/a class/a meeting/a lecture
知識/經驗豐富：rich in knowledge/experience
確立/追求目標：set/pursue a goal/higher standard
到達目標：achieve/accomplish/stain the goal/aim/objective
克服困難：overcome obstacles/difficulty
面臨危險/困難：be confronted/faced with/in the face of danger/difficulty
阻礙了成功：stand in the way of success, be an obstacle/barrier to success/growth
阻礙了發展：hamper/impede/stunt the development of
持傳統的看法：hold conventional wisdom
發表看法：voice/express one's opinion
持相反/合理的觀點：take the opposite/fresh view
揭穿某種一貫的說法：shatter the myth of
求得幫助：enlist one's support/help
縮小差別：bridge/narrow/fill the gap/gulf (between city and country)
把成功/錯誤歸咎於：attribute/own the success/failure to
對……重要：be indispensable/important/vital to
施加壓力：put/exert a academic pressure on
重視：assign/attach much importance/significance to
強調：place/put much emphasis/stress/value on
把注意力集中在：focus/concentrate one's attention/efforts/thoughts upon
提供機會/資訊：provide/offer/furnish an opportunity/information for sb.
抓住機會：grab/seize/take the opportunity
得到機會：enjoy/gain access to a opportunity/information
有可能：there is (little/much) possibility/likelihood that, chances/the odds are that
展開競爭：compete against/with sb. for the prize/position/control/the mastery of
開展運動：conduct(carryon/undertake/initiate/launch/wage) a (vigorous/nation-wide/publicity/advertising) campaign (for/against)
對我很有/沒有什麼意義：make much/little sense to me
帶來無窮的幸福/滿足：be a source of happiness satisfaction/contentment/pride/complaint
獻身於：devote/dedicate/commit oneself to a cause/career
大不（沒什麼）兩樣：make much(little/no) difference
真正重要的是：what really matters/accounts is …
改變生活旅程：change/alter the course of life
建立在大量的學習/實踐上：built on tremendous amount of study/practice
進行調查/執行任務：conduct/carry out an study/task/experiment
辭去工作/學習：leave/quit one's job/work/school
參加考試/競賽等：enter (for) the examination/contest, race
參加活動/討論：take part/participate/be engaged in sports/activities/discussion
影響思想/態度/事件的形成：shape one's thinking/attitude
進入大學/社會/家庭/勞力市場/職業：enter a school/college/society/the work force/professionals
實現自己的理想/願望：realize/fulfill/achieve one's dream(hops/wish/desire)
減輕壓力/緊張：reduce/alleviate/relieve the stress/pressure/tension
提高社會地位：enhance/improve/upgrade social status/position/standing rise to the position of leadership
提高技術/能力：sharpen (increase/improve/enhance/boost) one's skill/ability
加快/促進發展：accelerate/facilitate/advance/enhance/boost the development of
隨著生活節奏的'加快：with the quickening pace/rhythm/tempo of modern life/society
開闊眼界/興趣：broaden one's interest/outlook, expand(broaden/enlarge) one's mental horizons
有助於瞭解/發展/宣傳/解決：contribute much/little/greatly/to a better understanding of/the popularity of/the growth of/the solution of
有助於解決問題：go a long way to(towards) solving the problem
迷戀名利/分數：be obsessed/preoccupied with grades/fame/fortune
把時間花/浪費在：spend/waste time doing sth., put in hours doing sth.
利用機會/技術：make (full/better) use of/take advantage of opportunity/time, tap/harness technology potential/skills/talent
把知識/經驗運用到…：apply/put the theory/knowledge/experience… to practice/daily life/good use
取得進步：make much progress/strides/gains in
充分發揮潛力/能力：develop one's ability/potential to the full, give full play to one's ability
充滿激情/渴望：have a burning desire/a great passion for
六級寫作補充材料60
六級寫作補充範文
1．（2005年1月六級真題）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an open letter on behalf of the Student Union asking people to give help to a student who is seriously ill. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:
1．對病人的簡單介紹：目前的病情和家庭情況
2．目前的困難：無法承擔醫療費用，需要護理
3．希望捐助；聯絡方式
Your Help Needed
Dear friends,
I am writing to you, on behalf of the Student Union, to ask for your help for Li Ming, a schoolmate of ours from the Department of Computer Science. He is seriously ill now and has to have a heart transplant at once. To make things worse, he comes from the west of our country and his family is quite poor.
Li Ming is now confronted with the following difficulties. To begin with, he can’t afford the medical expenses. His family doesn’t have a good financial background. Moreover, his parents have already been deep in debt in order to send him to university. In addition, his family is far away and he needs someone to take care of him day and night. Only with intense care can our friend recover from his disease.
On no account can we see our friend suffer or die. He is in desperate need of your help, especially financial donations to help him pay for his expenses. Let’s all give him our hands. Anyone who wants to offer help can contact us at 88588858 or you can email us by . Please act without delay.
Yours sincerely,
Zhang Hua
Chairman of the Student Union
2．（2005年6月六級真題）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled Say No to Pirated Products. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:
1．目前盜版的現象比較嚴重
2．造成這種現象的原因及其危害
3．我們應該怎麼做
Useful words and expressions:
盜版：piracy (n.)
盜版產品：pirated products
智慧財產權：intellectual property rights
侵犯版權：infringe sb’s copyright; copyright infringement
Say No to Pirated Products
Piracy is a serious problem with which this country is confronted. In many places we see people peddling pirated books or disks. Actually, piracy has become so widespread that it has severely hindered the development of the nation’s economy.
A number of factors account for the problem, but the following are the most critical ones. First, pirated products are much cheaper than copyrighted ones, so they are very attractive to people, especially youngsters, who are not financially well-off. Secondly, with highly developed technology, it is not difficult to manufacture pirated products. With one authorized copy, the illegal producers can make thousands of fake ones at a very low cost, thus making huge profits.
As a result, intellectual property rights are severely infringed upon. Honest producers will lose the motivation to develop new products. Meanwhile, pirated products are often of low quality, thus damaging the interest of buyers.
In view of the seriousness of the problem, it is essential that laws and regulations be formulated and enforced to ban the manufacture and circulation of pirated products. Meanwhile, people should be educated to say no to these products. With these measures taken, we have reasons to believe that the problem can be solved in the near future.
3．（2005年12月六級真題）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:
1.對公司提供職位表示感謝
2.解釋為何不能接受所提供的職位
3.希望予以諒解，並表示對公司的良好祝願
A Letter Declining a Job Offer
December 24, 2005
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am responding to your job offer on December 20, 2005. I was informed that I would be offered the position as an interpreter for your company. I cordially appreciate your trust and I am much obliged to you for providing me with this valuable opportunity.
However, I have to tell you that I cannot accept it. The major reason is that I don’t think I am the most appropriate candidate for this post. As a non-English major, though my written and spoken English are outstanding than most of my peers, I am not well trained in translation, not to mention interpretation, which, I believe is highly demanding. Maybe my performance in the oral examination has misled you. Actually, I am more interested and more competent in my own major, that is, program designing. Last but not least, I happened to have been offered such a position with another company.
Nonetheless, I, again, want to express my sincere gratefulness and I earnestly apologize for any inconvenience hereby caused. Finally, I hope you can find the ideal candidate as soon as possible.
Best regards.
Yours sincerely
Li Ming
4．（2006年6月六級真題）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled Traveling Abroad. You should write at least 150 words based on the chart and the outline given below:
Number of people in City X traveling abroad in 1995, 2000 and 2005
1. 近十年來X市有越來越多的人選擇出境旅遊
2. 出現這一現象的原因
3．這種現象可能產生的影響
Traveling Abroad
It can be seen from the chart that there have been sharp increases in the number of people traveling abroad in City X in the past decade. As the chart shows, the year 1995 witnessed only about 10,000 people from this city touring abroad. In 2000, the number soared to nearly 40,000. Last year, more than 120,000 people in the city chose to spend their vacations outside China.
A number of factors account for the change in the chart, but the following are the most critical ones. First, thanks to the policy of reform and opening-up, the nation’s economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, the people have more extra money for traveling. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of touring industry provide citizens with more opportunities to go out and see the world. Last but not least, people have attached greater importance to the quality of life, thus they spend more money and time traveling and sight-seeing.
In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding economy and people’s rising standard of life. The trend of traveling abroad will further stimulate the development of our economy and broaden people’s horizons.
5．（2006年12月老六級真題）
Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Celebration of Western Festivals. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.
1. 現在國內有不少人喜歡過西方的某些節日
2. 產生這種現象的原因
3. 這種現象可能帶來的影響
The Celebration of Western Festivals
No one can have failed to notice the fact that an increasing number of Chinese are fond of celebrating some Western festivals today. For instance, on Valentine’s Day, many people give flowers or chocolate to the one they love. Another case in point is Christmas. It seems that people around the country now love to celebrate the festival.
A number of factors account for the phenomenon mentioned above, but the following might be the critical ones. In the first place, due to the policy of reform and opening-up, Chinese people tend to know more about Western culture and be influenced by it. Secondly, some businessmen wish to make money by encouraging people to celebrate those Western festivals. Last but not least, as traditional Chinese festival lose their attraction, many people tend to find joy in Western festivals.
Though we need not criticize people celebrating Western festivals, nor can we stop them, we have to beware of the danger behind it. While enjoying the atmosphere brought by those Western customs, we might well lose our own tradition and identity.
6．（2006年12月新六級真題）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Importance of Reading Classics. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.
1．閱讀經典書籍對人的成長至關重要
2．現在願意閱讀經典的人卻越來越少，原因是……
3．我們大學生應該怎麼做
The Importance of Reading Classics
Reading classics plays a vital role in a person's growth. By reading classic works, either Chinese or foreign, one can learn a great deal about history, geography, politics, wars and customs. Besides, as these classics are the outstanding representatives human language, reading them can enormously improve our ability to read and write and to inherit cultural traditions.
However, a diminishing number of people would like to read classics now. A variety of factors may have contributed to this phenomenon, but the following are the critical one. In the first place, as the pace of life and work quickens, people can find little time to indulge themselves in thick and serious works. They would rather read light and easy magazines or surf the Internet and do online reading. In the second place, most classics depict things far away from our real life, which makes reading them seem irrelevant.
As college students, we should shoulder the burden of inheriting and developing cultural heritage. Therefore, it is essential that we should make plans to read classics regularly. Besides, we should try to influence people around us into reading them.
7．Keeping Pets
There is no denying the fact that keeping pets is a hotly debated topic today. Some people think keeping pets is a good thing to do. They believe that pets, like cats and dogs, can help relieve the loneliness suffered by senior citizens and other social members who are confined to their homes for this reason or that. They also argue that keeping pets helps mankind understand animals’ world and develop positive feelings toward them.
Others, however, hold the opposite view. They regard keeping pets as a useless but harmful thing to do. First, pets can transmit diseases. Secondly, the noises and dung of pets are sources of pollution. Last but not least, as many rare birds and animals are kept as pets, they will surely be hunted on a large scale, which means a threat to the balance of the ecosystem.
Weighing the pros and cons of these arguments, I am inclined to agree with the latter. Anyway, we can lessen our loneliness and express our love toward animals in other ways. And it is my belief that only by placing man and other species on an equal basis can we expect to have a lively and colorful world.
8. Where There Is a Will, There Is a Way
A well-known proverb goes that “where there is a will, there is a way”, which means that one can find a way to success as long as he or she has a strong will. With a strong will, one can focus all his energy on one point, which makes his success possible. Without a strong will, however, one can be easily distracted from his goal or discouraged by setbacks, which leads to his ultimate failure.
History abounds with examples of strong-willed figures winning success. Actually, there is no better illustration of the proverb than the deeds of Gou Jian, king of Yue in ancient China. Defeated by Fu Chai, king of Wu, Gou tried every means possible to steel his will. Eventually, with the help of Fan Li and Xi Shi, he managed to rebuild his country and his armies and had Fu Chai taste the bitterness of failure.
In short, a strong will is essential if we want to make achievements in our studies or work, or indeed in any other aspect of our lives. One should lose no chance to strength his will and remember, God helps those who help themselves.
9. More Students Pursue Master Degrees
It can be seen from the chart that there have been sharp increases in the number of students attending graduate entrance exams in a college in the past decades. As the chart shows, the year 1996 witnessed only 200 students taking part in the exams. In 2001, the number nearly doubled. In 2006, far more students prepared themselves for graduate studies.
A number of factors could account for the change in the chart, but the following are the most critical ones. First, thanks to the policy of reform and opening-up, the nation’s economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, the people have more extra money for education. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of higher education provide students with more opportunities to pursue higher degrees. Last but not least, the increasingly fierce competition forces college students to further their study in order to gain more edge of competition.
In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding higher education. Although many problems have arisen in the process, we have every reason to believe that they can be solved in the near future with effective measures taken.
10. Studying Abroad: Hardships and Rewards
The recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of Chinese studying abroad. Obviously, studying abroad has its rewards. In the first place, a student can have access to advanced science and technology as well as desirable working conditions which might not be available at home. In the second place, he can be exposed to entirely new ideas and trends. Last but not least, by living and studying in a foreign country, one can improve his foreign language much faster than at home.
However, just as every coin has two sides, studying abroad may also confront one with a series of hardships. For one thing, learning a foreign language is far from an easy thing at the beginning for most people. For another, a completely new environment with different customs and habits may also be a barrier to overseas students, especially to the young. An added difficulty lies with finance: it can cost a lot to study abroad.
From my point of view, the advantages of studying abroad outweigh its disadvantages. But it is a big decision to go abroad to study and one should take into consideration his financial conditions and his ability to adapt to new surrounding. Personally, I choose to go abroad and study if I find it necessary.
11．（投訴信）
Directions: Write a letter of complaint according to the following situation: You bought an air conditioner in Sun Appliance and had it installed the other day, but you found that the fan made too much noise when the machine operated. You demand the store to send a representative to check it up.
Write your letter in no less than 150 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter; use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address.
June 23, 2007
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing to lodge the complaint about the poor quality of an air conditioner that I purchased from Sun Appliance Company.
Frankly speaking, Sun Appliance has always been my favorite. On April 4, 2007, I bought the air conditioner (serial number 12345) from one of your chain store located in Lang Fang. The machine operated well at first, but ten days later, there was a fault that bothered me, that is, the fan made so much noise that I could not sleep well at night. Worse still, the cooling system didn’t work well and the machine began to leak recently. Its poor quality ruined almost all my previous impression toward your products.
I strongly suggest that a repairman or a service engineer should be sent to my home without delay. I wonder if you could pinpoint the exact cause of the malfunction as soon as possible. If you can’t, I am afraid that I will request for full amount of refund or a new air conditioner.
I would appreciate all your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Look forward to your reply.
Yours Sincerely,
Li Ming
12．（邀請信）
Directions: Suppose you are the dean of the History Department, Peking University. You want to invite Professor Herb Jason, a well-known scholar of Chinese history, to come to attend an international conference on Chinese history. You’ll cover the following points:
1)The purpose of the invitation
2)The time and place of the conference
3)Ask him a favor of presenting a lecture to your students during his stay
Write your letter in no less than 150 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter; use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address.
June 23, 2007
Dear Professor Herb Jason,
I am Li Ming, dean of the History Department, Peking University. I am writing to invite you to participate in an international convention that is to be held in Beijing from 22th to 25th, July, 2007.
Since your visit in Beijing last year, all the teachers that attended your lecture have been deeply impressed with your thorough knowledge and profound understanding of the subject. We would be pleased if you could come, as our guest of honor, to the International Conference on Chinese History, If possible, would you please deliver a speech on whatever subject that interests you. Enclosed in this letter is a time schedule for the event. You would, of course, receive our standard honorarium to cover traveling and other expenses. When you arrive in Beijing, I will certainly meet you at the airport.
Please let me know your date of arrival if you can come and tell us when you can make the trip. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Look forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
13．（感謝信）
Directions: Write a letter of thanks according to the following situation. Once you were ill and were hospitalized for a few weeks in the Chaoyang Medical Center, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. During your stay the entire staff were kind to you. When you came back home, you wrote them a letter of thanks.
Write your letter in no less than 150 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter; use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address.
June 23, 2007
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m writing to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the nurses and doctors in your hospital.
Last month, while I was on a business trip in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, I suffered from a bad cold and a fever, so I was sent to Ward Rom 201, Chaoyang Medical Center. During my stay at hospital, nurses on duty patiently took my temperature, regularly examined my body, and often fed meals to me. In addition, doctors prescribed me the most effective drugs and gave the best medical advice. Thanks to the constant care from the hospital staff, I recovered quickly. Now that I have returned home, the excellent service of your hospital still impresses me. I believe that as patient, I have received the most professional treatment and the most considerate care.
Please allow me to convey my sincere greetings toward the doctors and nurses that contribute all their efforts, patience and energy to their patients. Nothing can express my gratitude except my best wishes to them. If you have anything that needs my help, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
