08年6月英语四级作文考前预测　道歉信　 议论文　绿色奥运　 感谢信　说明文
（一）

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a Letter of Apology. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

　　1. 表达自己对晚交论文一事的歉意。

　　2. 说明未能按时交论文的原因。

　　3. 表示自己将尽快把论文补交上并表示以后将按时交作业。

　　●审题概述●

　　这是一封道歉信，写的时候要遵循道歉信的一般模式：开篇直奔主题，然后说明原因，最后提出可能的补救措施。第一段，对晚交论文及对此造成的后果表示歉意；第二段，说明理由（可信的理由，而不是随便应付老师的借口）；第三段，表示尽快完成论文。

　　【范文】

　　A Letter of Apology

　　Dear Mr. Wang,

　　①I am writing to apologize for my late homework. The paper which you have ②assigned to us last Monday was ③due this Friday, but to my regret, I haven’t even started it yet. I feel really sorry for not handing in the paper on time and ④for the inconvenience it would bring to you.

　　I have caught a serious cold last week and the doctor asked me to stay in bed for a week since I was very weak and the weather was very cold these days. Therefore, I couldn’t go to the library to get the necessary ①referential information which was needed for my paper. As a result of this, I have not started writing the paper yet and could not hand it in on time.

　　Fortunately I have finally fully recovered. I will finish the paper as soon as I can and ①try my best to hand in homework on time in the future.

　　Sincerely yours,

　　Li Ming

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　表明歉意

　　◇语言点提示：

　　① I am writing to apologize (say sorry) for :道歉信的常用开头句式

　　② assign: 分配，指定，布置

　　③ due；到期的，预期的

　　④ I’m sorry for the inconvenience it would bring to you: 另一句常用句式

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　解释原因，虽然不是真的给人道歉，但是理由还是要充分的好。

　　◇语言点提示：

　　① referential: 用作参考的

　　◇第三段思路点评：

　　表明尽快完成论文，并表示以后会按时交论文

　　◇语言点提示：

　　① try my best to….. in the future: 道歉信常用结尾
（二）

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of

　　Income Gap. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

　　1.有些人认为收入差距的存在是合理的；

　　2.有些人认为收入差距的存在是不合理的

　　3.收入差距对社会的影响

　　●审题概述●

　　议论文，根据题目要求文章可分为三点：收入差距的合理性；收入差距的不合理性；对社会的影响。在叙述第一、二点时，可适当地的展开一两个小点。注意各点之间的衔接，以及论证的逻辑。●

　　范文●

　　Income Gap

　　○1There has been a heated discussion over the growing income gap now. Some people hold that the gap is natural because it ○2reflects different contributions that different people make in their work. ○3In their view, those people with high income work hard and long. Besides, these people bring high ○4efficiency, and create more wealth. Accordingly, they deserve high pay.

　　○1On the other hand, there are always some people who view this gap negatively. They believe that a lot of crimes happen as a result of this income gap. Some people make so little from their work that they ○2risk taking criminal acts to get rich. In fact, experts have long found out that most cases of crime are directly related to low income. There is ○3another point to ○4back up a negative view against income gap. For most people, income gap may destroy the satisfaction

　　that they obtain from work.

　　○1As anything has two sides, so has the problem of income gap. Personally, I believe that this gap may ○2motivate people to compete better in job market. When this gap is growing too

　　wide, however, our government should make some policies to ○3get rid of its negative consequences.

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　收入差距的合理性

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1 There has been a heated discussion over the growing income gap: 直接点题

　　○2 reflect 意为“反映”

　　○3 in one’s view 意为“在某人看来”（分析观点时常用词组）

　　○4 efficiency 意为“效率”

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　收入差距的不合理性

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1On the other hand：意为“另一点、另一方面”（提出相反观点，与上文衔接）

　　○2risk doing something 意为“冒险做某事”

　　○3another point: 提出另一小点

　　○4back up 意为“支持”

　　◇第三段思路点评：

　　收入差距的影响

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1As anything has two sides, so…... 议论文常用句式

　　○2motivate：意为“激励，刺激”

　　○3get rid of：意为“摆脱，除去”
三）

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of
　　Green Olympics. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
　　1. 现在社会上有很多环境污染和精神污染的现象，提出你对“绿色奥运”的看法。
　　2. 为什么要提倡“绿色奥运”。
　　3. 提倡绿色奥运，从自己做起。
　　●审题概述●

　　本篇为议论文，针对各种污染现象提出对“绿色奥运”的理解。可分为三部分：对“绿色奥运”的态度，当然是支持了；其次，提倡“绿色奥运”的原因，可以从环保的好处说起；最后，从自己做起，怎样支持“绿色奥运”。

　　●范文●

　　Green Olympics

　　Olympic Games, as we all know, is a historic sports meeting. "Green Olympics", is one of the three ○1themes of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. At present, people's life is being flooded with exhaust gas from automobile, waste water from factories and so on. Owing to these ○2phenomena, we should ○3advocate "Green Olympics", and I am positive of this point.
　Two possible reasons are as follows. Firstly, environmental protection benefits people's health. In terms of increasing number of trashes around us, such as white plastic bags, one-off cups and chopsticks, it is sensible of disposing of them reasonably. So we ought to use clean technology, ○2renewable and recyclable materials. Secondly, environmental protection is crucial to our country, and even to the world. In recent years, natural disasters, like tsunami in Indonesia and snowstorms in China, are partly due to the ○3disturbance of the environmental balance.
　　In conclusion, as college students and the young generation, we should try our best to advocate "Green Olympics". The 2008 Olympic Games will be a green and unique Olympics.

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　列举一些污染现象，提倡“绿色奥运”

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1theme：意为“主题”

　　○2phenomena: （phenomenon 的复数）“现象”

　　○3advocate：“倡导”

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　提倡“绿色奥运”的原因

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1possible reasons are as follows：常用句式，列举理由

　　○2renewable and recyclable: “可更新，可循环的”

　　○3 disturbance: “扰乱”

　　◇第三段思路点评：

　　“绿色奥运”从自己做起

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1In conclusion：最后总结
（四）

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a Letter. You should write at least

　　120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

　　给小何写信感谢他接待你在云南旅游，并且回忆美好的旅行经历 ，同时邀请小何来你的家乡做客

　　●审题概述●

　　这是一封感谢信，一般要表明感谢的事由。本题可分三部分：感谢小何在云南的接待；回忆在云南的经历；邀请小何来做客。

　　●范文●

　　June 17th ,2006

　　Dear Xiao He,

　　○1Thank you so much for having invited me for the tour of Yunnan, your home province. I had a ○2fantastic time with you and your family. Your great ○3hospitality will be unforgettable throughout my life.

　　When I think of those ○1gorgeous places of ○2scenic beauty you showed me around, ○3I couldn’t be more delighted. And the pineapple pie Grandma prepared for me is ○4out of this world. I had never had so delicious food! Indeed, I am still missing your ○5snug log-cabin, small and ○6cozy, which was turned into my dream house in ○7fairy land those nights.

　　Would you come to Harbin, my home town, some time this summer vacation? Harbin, a beautiful place frequently ○1referred to as ○2Oriental Paris, offers a picture of another kind. I can assure you another pleasant tour. My family and I ○3cannot wait to see you here.

　　Yours,

　　Li Ming

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　感谢小何在云南的接待

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1Thank you so much for doing something: 感谢信常用开头

　　其他常用句式：　Many thanks for your kind and warm help.

　　I am greatly indebted to you for your help.

　　Thank you for your generous hospitality.

　　Thank you for your kindness to have done me a favor.

　　○2fantastic：意为“极好的”

　　○3hospitality：意为“好客，热情”

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　回顾在云南的经历

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1gorgeous：“很好的，华丽的”

　　○2scenic：“风景的”

　　○3I couldn’t be more delighted：强调很高兴

　　○4out of this world：“出色的”

　　○5snug log-cabin：“干净的小木屋”

　　○6cozy：“舒适的”

　　○7fairy land：“仙境”

　　◇第三段思路点评：

　　邀请小何来做客

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1refer to：“提到，指的是”

　　○2Oriental Paris：“东方巴黎”

　　○3cannot wait to do something: “迫不及待”
（五）

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic

　　Advertisement. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

　　1.广告的作用

　　2.广告的形式多样

　　3.广告的夸张性

　　●审题概述●

　　这是一篇说明文，用说明的表达方式来解说事物，阐明事理。写好说明文，不仅要抓住特征，注意条理，而且要巧妙运用说明方法，像下定义、举例子、作比较、分类别、列数字、打比方等。

　　●范文●

　　ADVERTISEMENTS

　　Advertisements are forcing their way into people’s lives. People refer to advertisements in their daily lives because they are consumers. The advertisers are usually ○1manufacturers, retailers and salesmen. Their ○2merchandise needs to be advertised to bring it to the attention to the customers. Thus nearly every product is advertised in some way. To a large extent, good advertising leads to success while bad advertising can mean failure.

　　There are many ways to advertise and ‘ads’ come in different forms. Newspapers carry advertisements. Some products are publicized on TV and radio which bring them into notice of a wide audience. ○1Billboards also carry advertising. Advertising is a big industry now and many ○2agencies have been set up to ○3furnish a variety of forms..

　　However, advertising is not always truthful. A product is often ○1misrepresented. The advertiser ○2exaggerates the benefits of the merchandise he wants to sell. Thus, he misrepresents the truth. The consumer ○3falls victim to such advertising. Millions of people have bought advertised products and have ○4been dissatisfied with them.

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　广告的作用

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1 manufacturer: “制造商”； retailer：“零售商”

　　○2 merchandise：“商品”，集体名词，这里用作单数

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　广告的形式：报纸，电视等等

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1Billboard：“广告牌”

　　○2agency：“代理”。Advertising agency：“广告代理”

　　○3furnish：“提供”

　　◇第三段思路点评：

　　广告的夸张性，众人对广告的怀疑

　　◇语言点提示

　　○1misrepresent：“误认，错误表现”

　　○2exaggerate：“夸张”

　　○3falls victim to：“成为……的牺牲品”

　　○4be dissatisfied with：“对……不满意”



grade 6
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of　Immoral Behavior in Public. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:

　　1.我们经常在公共场合见到各种不道德的行为，叙述你的一次相关经历。

　　2.这些不文明行为会有哪些影响。

　　3.我们应该怎样改善这种现象。

　　●审题概述●

　　这是一篇议论文，可以根据作文要求列出提纲：第一部分，列举不文明行为并叙述一次相关经历；第二部分，不文明行为的影响，一两个即可；第三部分，提出建议。

　　【范文】

　　Immoral Behavior in Public

　　To witness ○1immoral behavior in public, one need only visit the Beijing subway. I still remember the first time I took the Beijing subway. It was an early morning. I was in a hurry to go to school. When I was trying to get a ticket, I found a lot of people waiting in front of me, but nobody was in the line.

　　○1Immoral behaviors in public ○2initiate a series of problems. One of the most serious ones is that it may exert a negative impact on our ○3sense of social responsibility. We will keep ignoring other people’s rights and feelings, and in turn, we too will be disrespected some day.

　　The reform of○1 this phenomenon is certainly not easy. With an eye on practical ○2implementation　and ○3cost effectiveness , I propose that society make it clear in every way that people who fail to respect the ④common good will be seriously punished. Stricter policies for this should be made to correct this phenomenon as soon as possible.

　　We all expect “A World without Thieves". Everyone ○1shares the huge responsibility of ○2demonstrating his or her justice at the proper time. Personal responsibility is vital to build a harmonious socialist society.

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　作文要求第一点，相关经历

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1 immoral behavior in public：直接点题

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　不文明行为的影响

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1 immoral behavior in public：重复名词词组，与第一段衔接

　　○2 initiate：意思是“产生，发动”

　　○3sense of social responsibility：意思是“社会责任感”

　　◇第三段思路点评：

　　如何改善这些现象

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1 this phenomenon：指代前文“immoral behavior in public”，与上文衔接，且避免重复

　　○2implementation：意为“执行，实施”

　　○3cost effectiveness：意为“成本效率”

　　④ common good：意为“公益”

　　◇第四段思路点评：

　　总结

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1share a huge responsibility: 意为“承担重大责任”

　　○2demonstrate：意为“展现”
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Should We still Cherish Chinese Traditional Virtues. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:

　　1．当今的年轻人越来越强调个性发展；

　　2．发展个性是否意味着忽视中国的传统美德；

　　3．你的观点。

　　●审题概述●

　　这是一篇议论文，题目比较大。主要讨论个性发展和传统美德之间的关系。根据提示，可分为三部分：年轻人的个性发展，可以适当举例；个性发展是否意味着忽视传统美德，可以笼统地讲，也可以具体地解释某一种美德；最后提出自己的观点。

　　【范文】

　　Should We still Cherish Chinese Traditional Virtues

　　Today’s youth do things in their own ways, spend money on whatever they want and talk to people in their own languages——personality development is ○1overstated by young people these days. To some of them, personality means to be totally different from who their parents used to be.

　　But the problem is that during their pursuit of their personal goals they ignore some of the traditional virtues of which their ○1forefathers were proud. Take the question of ○2fidelity to elders for example. With better education and different experiences, some young people find it’s hard to agree with their parents any longer. They have a feeling of superiority and even sometimes ○3turn their back on their elder parents.

　　To me, personality development and traditional virtues ○1have nothing to do with right or wrong. In our society, we need them both. These virtues help you to become a better Chinese, while personality development will improve your own character.

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　个性的发展

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1overstate：意为“夸大”

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　个性发展是否意味着忽视传统美德

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1forefather：意为“祖先”

　　○2fidelity：意为“忠实，忠诚”

　　○3turn one’s back on：意为“背弃，抛弃”

　　◇第三段思路点评：

　　个人观点

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1have nothing to do with：意为“ 与……无关”
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Change of Entrance Exams for Graduate Schools. You should write at least 150 words based on the chart and outline given below:

　　上图所示为1997年、2002年、2007年参加研究生入学考试的情况，请描述其变化，并请说明这些变化的原因；

　　●审题概述●

　　这是一道图表题。首先要看懂图表，从中找出规律。这幅图是关于研究生入学考试考生人数的变化。可以看出1997——2002和2002——2007这两段时间段中人数增加的趋势有所不同。重点分析这一变化的原因。

　　【范文】

　　This graph is about the increase of the numbers of people taking part in the ○1entrance exams for graduate schools. From it we can see that during the first five years, from 1997 to 2002, the change is gradual. In 1997 there were 500,000 people, while in 2002 there were 1,500,000, showing an increase of one million people. But during the second five years, from 2002 to 2007, the growth is sharp——2.5 million, with 4 million people sitting the exams in 2007.

　　The reasons for this change may be as follows. First, 1999 was the starting year of ○1the college expansion plan, which obviously means that after four years, in 2003, more students graduated from universities and colleges. Secondly, as the competition to find a satisfactory job has become more severe in recent years, to be equipped with a higher degree improves the chances of applicants finding a better job.　Thirdly, not only new graduates feel the competition but also some people who already have a job. In order to get a promotion or to perform better in their jobs, lots of them returned to the ○2battle field to fight for better career prospects.

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　描述图表，指出两个时间段的不同

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1entrance exams for graduate school：意为“研究生入学考试”

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　分析原因

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1the college expansion plan：意为“高校扩招”

　　○2battle field: 意为“战场”
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter of application for a MBA program in Columbia University. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:

　　1．介绍你目前所学专业；

　　2．介绍个人特长爱好以及性格；

　　3．说明为什么申请该校的MBA。

　　●审题概述●

　　这是一封留学申请信。要提供申请人的个人资历，写明申请学校和所学专业以及申请的理由。

　　【范文】

　　Dear Sir,

　　○1I am writing in the hope that I may obtain an opportunity to further my study in the MBA program in your university.

　　My name is Li Ming, and I am an ○1undergraduate student of Marketing in Nanjing University. During the last four years, I have been studying hard and also working hard for the Students’ Union. I am careful to ○2keep a balance between study and ○3extracurricular activities. I have won from the University various scholarships for my good study and my efficient Student’s Union work.

　　I’m interested in business and wish I could ○1further my study overseas. I choose Columbia University because you have a long history and enjoy a good reputation in this field. I believe my interests are extremely ○2congruent with the strengths of your school, and my solid academic background will meet your general entrance requirements for graduate study.

　　I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

　　Sincerely yours,

　　Li Ming

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　直接表明要申请的专业

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1I am writing in the hope that：申请信常用句式

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　个人情况简介

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1undergraduate：意为“大学生”

　　○2keep a balance between：意为“保持平衡”

　　○3extracurricular activities：意为“课外活动”

　　◇第三段思路点评：

　　说明申请该校的原因

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1further：意为“促进，进一步”

　　○2congruent with：意为“适合的，适当的”
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic Starting Career in a Big City or Small Town？ You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

　　1. 很多的大学生毕业后留在大城市工作；

　　2. 也有人选择到小城镇开始自己的职业生涯；

　　3. 结合自己的实际情况谈谈自己的想法。

　　●审题概述●

　　这是一篇议论文，观点很明确。去大城市发展还是到小城镇工作。可以分段列明两者的优缺点，然后提出自己的看法。

　　【作文范文】

　　Starting Career in a Big City or Small Town

　　Want to be a small fish in a big pond or ○1the other way round? Every graduate faces this question when he starts his career. Some prefer to stay in the big cities after graduation. To them, big cities mean more experiences, more opportunities to see the big world and more space for career development. At the same time, higher salary is another ○2temptation.

　　But○1 some other graduates want to start in small towns. Even though there may not be many big companies, they can have a quieter and less competitive life. Another reason is they can be a big fish in a small pond. They can easily get the management’s attention and may win promotion earlier.

　　As far as I am concerned, I prefer to start in a big city like Shanghai. ○1A good begin is half the battle, and in Shanghai I can find a job in a big company where I can meet people from different places and cultures. I will learn from them what I can not get from textbooks.

　　◇第一段思路点评：

　　在大城市发展的好处

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1the other way round：意为“与之相反”

　　○2temptation：意为“诱惑”

　　◇第二段思路点评：

　　在小城镇工作的好处

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1 some other graduates：提出另一观点

　　◇第三段思路点评：

　　个人看法

　　◇语言点提示：

　　○1A good begin is half the battle：意为“开头好等于成功了一半”