Directions: For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On a Harmonious Dormitory Life. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese：
1. 宿舍生活有时会出现不和谐的情况
2. 一个和谐宿舍生活的必要性
3. 如何创造和谐的宿舍生活
【范文】
On a Harmonious Dormitory Life
Dormitory life is an indispensable part of college life. But sometimes the harmony in the dormitory will be disturbed in one way or another.
As is known to all, a harmonious dormitory life is important to college students and benefits all the members. On the one hand, we can have a good rest and put our heart into study. On the other hand, we will have a good mood and enjoy being together.
There are several ways to create and maintain a harmonious dormitory life. Firstly, you have to evaluate your life style and try to get rid of your dirty habits, if there are any. Secondly, when an annoying situation arises, you’ll just have to learn to tolerate each other and co-exist. Thirdly, you’ll have to share with each other and make good friends. In conclusion, we should try our best to build a harmonious dormitory life for the sake of good study and good life.
在一个和谐的宿舍生活
宿舍生活是大学生活不可或缺的一部分。但有时在宿舍的和谐将以某种方式干扰。
众所周知,一个和谐的宿舍生活是很重要的,大学生和福利的所有成员。一方面,我们可以好好休息一下,把我们的心放在研究。另一方面,我们将有一个好心情,享受在一起。
有几种方法可以创建和维护一个和谐的宿舍生活。首先,你必须评估你的生活方式和试图摆脱你的坏习惯,如果有任何。其次,当一个恼人的情况发生时,你得学会容忍对方和共存。第三,你必须与彼此分享并成为好朋友。总之,我们应该尽力建设一个和谐的宿舍生活为了良好的学习和良好的生活。
解析:移动电话、因特网和现代交通工具使人们的生活节奏加快，其主要原因是人们交流更加方 便，而且旅行也变得更加便利、频繁。值得注意的是，很多考生可能会去考虑电讯科技和交通行 业的发展对人类产生的影响，而事实上，本题考查的是生活快节奏对人们产生的影响。
负面影响：
•快节奏的生活使人与人之间的相互交流减少(personal interaction reduces),人们很难保持和 改善与朋友亲人的关系 (hard to maintain and improve relations with friends and family members)，这对社会和家庭都是有害的(detrimental to family life or social relations within or outside of work);
• 快节奏的生活会引起疾病(lifestyle diseases , such as obesity, stroke, diabetes, heart diseases )
正面影响：
• 提高了效率和生产力，促进了信息交流和贸易往来(promote trade activity across the border);
• 效率的提高使人们有更多的娱乐时间，生活更加丰富(leisure lives have been enriched) 。
范文
Not surprisingly, many aspects of people's daily lives have undergone considerable changes because of the recent development in technology. It is a particular concern that the pace of everyday life is becoming faster, resulting from the development in cars, air travel, telecommunications technology and the Internet 。 As well as benefits, this trend is to bring problems.
On the positive side, the fast rhythm of life requires people to enhance efficiency when working and then allows them to enjoy longer leisure time. With the advance in telecommuncations people can make inquires by phone, instead of travelling long distances, Internet access makes it possible (for one to perform various tasks without leaving their offices. Even though people have to travel every now and then, for meeting business partners, visiting clients in other cities or other purposes, modem transport networks reduce the amount of time they spend on commutes.
The acceleration of the pace of life also implies the expansion of people's social circle. In the past, social relationships were limited by physical factors such as geographical distance and low mobility, but nowadays, one can travel further and get acquainted with more people with those technological advances, such as the railroad, the automobile and the telephone. For instance, the rapid penetration of telecommunications technology has made the mobile phone a key social tool and people rely on their mobile phone address book to keep in touch with their friends.
On the negative side, the fast-paced lifestyle is responsible for the upsurge in lifestyle-related problems. Jobs become demanding and require workers' full commitment, resulting in their depression and pressure. Underneath the facade of continued contraction of official working hours, employees are actually working longer, primarily because fax, e-mail or other communication devices have made them accessible to their supervisors, colleagues and customers after work. They have to respond instantly to voice and email messages from others. Private life has to be sacrificed.
According to the facts outlined above, the doubts about the negative effects of the acceleration of pace of life are not well-grounded. People now enjoy greater well-being, which is reflected in more quality family time, less travel-related stress and close contact with friends and family members. However, they might have to accept frequent intrusions as a by-product of convenient communication.
近义词表
1. penetration=invasion=permeating:渗透,入侵
2. facade=disguise=cover-up ：伪装
3. contraction=reduction：减少
4. intrusion=interruption:侵扰,扰
5. by-product=unwanted product=anything produced in the course of making another thing:副产品
Life is composed of complex things and emotions, but sometimes a good life attitude can change a lot, showing a different world for everyone. We all know that taking the college entranceexamination is one of the most important things for a person’s whole life. Of course, high school students will under great pressure. So, how to treat it properly before and after the exam is very important. My opinions are as following.
First of all, keeping a good life attitude is helpful for college entrance exam. As everyone regards it as so important and students themselves also put so much effort on it, they are surely stressful when it is coming. Some cannot fall asleep, some cannot think, and some cannot memorize things well because they are too nervous. As a result, they may not perform well in the exam. However, if they can keep a usual mind, they maybe at their best to get a good mark.
In addition, after the high school entrance examination, keeping a good lift attitude is very important. Having experienced so stressful study for a long time, some students start toindulge themselves. Some may be very lazy and some may do some crazy things to relax. However, it turns out that their behavior will ruin themselves at last. If they have a good life attitude, they would relax themselves in a proper way not excessive.
In a word, keeping a good life attitude is significant and helpful in everyone’s whole life.
生活有各种复杂的事情以及情感构造而成，然而有时候良好的生活态度可以有很大的改变，为我们展示了一个不一样的世界。众所周知参加高考是每个人一生中最重要的事情之一。当然，高中生肯定得承受很大的压力。所以，如何在考前以及考后看待这个考试是很重要的。我的观点如下。
首先，保持良好的生活态度有助于高考。因为每个人都把高考看得那么重要，而且学生本身也为此付出了很大努力，当高考即将来临时他们肯定会压力山大。由于过于紧张，有人会失眠，有人会脑子一片空白，还有人会记不住知识。所以，他们在考试中可能会表现失常。但是，如果他们可以保持良好的生活态度，他们就有可能处他们最好的状态，从而取得好成绩。
而且，高考之后保持良好的心态也是很重要的。在长期经历高压学习后，有些学生会开始堕落。有些可能会很懒，或者做一些疯狂的事来放松自我。然而，他们的这些行为最终有可能会毁了他们。如果他们能保持良好的生活态度，他们就会正确的放松而不是过度。
总之，保持良好的生活态度在每个人的一生中都是很重要，也是很有帮助的。
Science and Human Life
Science and technology have been bringing human beings tremendous benefits. Thanks to science and technology, we now live comfortably and conveniently in houses furnished with air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and televisions etc. Thanks to science and technology, we can eat fresh vegetables att the year round. thanks to science and technology, we can travel tong distances in the fraction of a second on planes, trains and cars. thanks to science and technology, we wear clothes with synthetic materials which can not easily be worn out. However, science and technology have atso brought us a tot of disasters. First, because of the many breakthroughs in the field of medicine, people are now living much longer than they used to. as a result, the population of the world is increasing, causing tots of problems. Second, because of the development of industry, tots of the wastes from factories pour into the air and rivers, causing pollution of att kinds. Third, some terrorists are using science and technology against mankind. They use biological, chemical and unclear weapons to threaten world peace...
So it's urgent that we find ways to solve these problems. But we should not stop the development of science and technology because of these disasters they bring, just as we should not give up eating for fear of choking. In addition, we should make some rules to regulate our actions. As long as we use science and technology in a proper way, they may bring us even more benefits.
population [.pɔpju'leiʃən] n. 人口 ，(全体)居民，人数
fraction ['frækʃən] n. 分数，小部分，破片
synthetic [sin'θetik] adj. 综合的，合成的，人造的
regulate ['regju.leit,'regjuleit] vt. 管理，调整，控制
solve [sɔlv] v. 解决，解答
pollution [pə'lu:ʃən] n. 污染，污染物
unclear adj. 不清楚的;不易了解的
addition [ə'diʃən] n. 增加，附加物，加法
threaten ['θretn] v. 威胁，恐吓
For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic The most unforgettable Person I ever Know. You should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline below：
1、我生活中最难忘的人是
2、为什么他(或她)令我难以忘怀
3、结论
范文:
In my life I have met a great many people whoare really worth recalling. But perhaps the mostunforgettable person I ever know is my Englishteacher.
What frequently brings back memories of my school teacher is his special qualities. First andforemost, he gave us the greatest gift a teacher can offer—an awakening of a passion forlearning. He not only led us to an appreciation of the beauty and perfection of Englishlanguage and literature, but also aroused our great interest in exploring something deeper inthis field. Furthermore, I was attracted by his lively wit. I remember that we students alwaysanticipated his class with great eagerness because his lecture were humorously delivered,never failing to provoke chuckles or loud laughs.
题目要求：
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away." You can cite examples to illustrate your point of view. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
参考范文:
The Meaning and Purpose of Life
Everyone may encounter a scene when he or she wonders what the meaning and purpose of life is. Answers to this question vary from person to person. As for me, I agree with the view that the meaning of life is to discover your gift and the purpose of life is to make the best of it.
On one hand, one's gift could be the source of his inner happiness, providing spiritual impetus and correct orientation. Take the world-renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang as an example. His gift was noticed before he was 3 years old, which laid the foundation of his glorious life. On the other hand, proper use of talent helps people to realize their value in a positive way, thus making contribution to the society as a whole. For instance, Isaac Newton made a universally amazing discovery by digging into his gift and finding the Newton's law of gravitation.
In conclusion, let's search for our true gift and utilize it to the fullest to achieve a happy and valuable life.
英语四级作文考试最有可能考的功能段落应该是：现象、建议、意义和原因;次之为危害和观点对比。无论考何种形式作文，最简易的处理方式是：有汉语提纲则按照汉语提纲写相应的功能段落，若无汉语提纲则按照话题和内容要求直接写相应的功能表达或自己列出基本提纲再写相应功能表达!图表和图画、书信亦可如此!
图画、话语评论和图表作文可按照相同模式来处理：首段引出话语，图画和图表，并对其内容描述评论;二段写对应现象、意义或危害，尾段写看法和建议并展望!背诵功能表达组合完成作文。
话题：老年人孤独生活
Part I Writing ( 30 minutes )
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the lonely life of aged people. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Given is a simple but thought-provoking cartoon: an aged grandma sits in front of mirror, looking at "herself" in the mirror and saying to herself, "I feel rather lonely when my son goes to work and my grandson studies in school."
首句功能为：引出图画;之后为图画内容描述，主要是四要素：人/物、动作、文字和环境，写出四要素中的两三点即可。
Obviously, this cartoon can be naturally associated with the significance of children’s accompany for aged parents: if elderly people intend to enjoy happiness, it is advisable for their children to spend more time in parents. In contemporary society, it has become a trend for young people to be busy with their work and study. Meanwhile, an increasing number of youngsters find it difficult to have spare time to accompany lonely parents. However, it is adult children’s accompany that enables aged parents to build up adequate hope, love and enthusiasm for life. As a matter of fact, young people in large numbers have not come to realize the loneliness of aged people.
二段首句：图画联系主题;之后if句为图画简单评论;in contemporary society一句为图画所暗含的社会现象;meanwhile一句为相关人+具体感受;however之后为强调句式，论述意义;尾句是万能总结。
As a youngster, I am convinced that it is of great necessity for us to accompany aged parents, no matter how busy we are. Accordingly, we should educate, advocate and encourage our friends, classmates and acquaintances tolove, respect and care all elderly people. (196 words)
尾段首句：观点;二句建议;尾句展望未来。
when i was in high school, I had to study all the time and hardly had spare time to do what i wanted to. Besides, I had to focus on my textbooks and doing exercise again and again. Therefore, I had little time to read magazines and novels and watch TV. what was worse, I couldn't play with my friends a lot, which I couldn't stand the most. In a word, all i did in high shool should be considered for the College Entrance Examination.
However, my college life is totally different from the life in high school.I can arrange my time freely. I spend most of my time reading in the library, where I can open my eyes and broaden my mind.In my free time, I also join some clubs,where i can make a lot of friends of different majors. My teachers in college are so kind and knowledgeable that they not only teach us knowledge but also how to be a person and how to get on with others. In addition, there are more opportunities for me to improve myself.
I believe college life is an important stage in my life. In college, i can learn how to learn by myself, how to get on with others, how to live independently.College provides me with a stage where i can show myself and be myself.
当我在高中,我不得不学习,几乎没有业余时间做我想做的事情。除此之外,我必须专注于我的课本和一次又一次的锻炼。因此,我很少有时间读杂志和小说和看电视。更糟的是,我不能和我的朋友玩,我最不能忍受的。一句话,我所做的在高学校应该考虑高考。
然而,我的大学生活是完全不同于高中的生活。我可以自由安排我的时间。我花了我的大部分时间在图书馆看书,在那里我可以打开我的眼睛和扩大了我的心灵。在我空闲时间,我也加入了一些俱乐部,在那里我可以做很多不同专业的朋友。我的老师在大学里是如此的善良和有知识的,他们不仅教我们知识,还如何成为一个人,如何与他人相处。此外,还有更多的机会让我提高自己。
我相信大学生活是我一生中一个重要的阶段。在大学,我可以学习如何学习,如何与他人相处,如何独立生活。大学为我提供了一个舞台,我可以展示我自己和做我自己。
(1) we have been always considering sth (recreational activities) as something to relax ourselves or something that can add color to the dull routine of every day life.
我们一直认为娱乐活动可以让我们放松，可以为我们每天枯燥的生活增添一些色彩。
(2) Sth will make our life more enjoyable, that is to say, sth can add color to the dull routine of every day life.
Sth可以使我们的生活更加有乐趣，也就是说，sth为我们每天枯燥的生活增添了一些色彩。
(3) For the majority of people, reading or learning a new skill has become the focus of their lives and the source of their happiness and contentment
n 对大多数人来讲，阅读或学习一项新技术已成为他们生活的中心和快乐的来源
(4)Furthermore, students living in their own home would have access to a comfortable life and have more opportunities to communicate with their parents, which have beneficial impact on development of their personal character.
而且，学生生活在自己家中，有舒适的生活，并有更多机会和父母交流，这对他们个性的培养是有利的。
(5) sth, by occupying spare time so constructively, makes a person contented, with no time for boredom.
Sth 很有建设意义的占据了人们的空余时间，使得人们很满足，进而没有时间来觉得无聊。
(6)Sth does not occupy students’ too much time. In fact, it is unhealthy for them to spend all of time on their study. As an old saying goes: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Sth 不会占据学生太多的时间.实际上让他们把所有的时间都花在学习上也是不健康的，就如一句俗话所说：劳逸结合。
(7)What‘s more, living in school can save them a great deal of time on the way between home and school everyday, so they would be able to concentrate more time and energy on their academic work.
而且，生活在学校里能节省大量每天往返于学校和家的路上的时间，这会使他们有更多的时间和精力放在学习上。
(8)Furthermore, students living in their own home would have access to a comfortable life and have more opportunities to communicate with their parents, which have beneficial impact on development of their personal character.
而且，学生生活在自己家中，有舒适的生活，并有更多机会和父母交流，这对他们个性的培养是有利的。
大学生不健康的生活习惯 Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic Unhealthy Habits of College Students. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1.部分大学生有不健康的生活习惯，例如：晚睡、过度消费、沉溺游戏。。。。
2.这种不健康生活习惯的危害
3.如何纠正
写作思路依然是上课反复强调的功能段落的写作思路：首段为负面现象描述(即提出问题)，二段为问题分析(危害)，尾段为建议措施。
参考答案：
It can be noticed that there are some unhealthy living habits among young people, especially college students. Typical examples include staying up late, being addicted to games, consuming in an inappropriate way. Thus, due attention should be paid to students’ daily habits。
Apparently, these bad habits may generate negative impacts. To begin with, they may impair students’ physical health and psychological fitness. In addition, what worries many teachers is that they may also exert negative influences on students’ academic performance. To conclude, never can we turn a blind eye to these phenomena。
In view of the seriousness of this issue, it is time that we took effective measure. Firstly, it is suggested that universities or colleges should cultivate students’ awareness of healthy living. Secondly, students themselves are well-advised to learn to regulate and control their own life appropriately. Only by doing so, can we hope to see the ideal scenes in which students enjoy their colorful and healthy life in Ivory Tower. (162 words)