新大學英語四級作文專題(圖表作文和應用文)

1、圖表作文圖表作文提示部分包括圖表和文字要點提示兩部分。 圖表的類型主要有:圓形 (餅型 圖 (pie chart 、柱形圖 (直型圖 (graph 、曲線圖(chart 和數據統計表 (表格 (table 。圖表作文的 寫作內容包括綜合理解、客觀詳述和主觀表達。模板一 總的趨勢 圖表具體描述 剖析圖表所揭示的含義 理由一 理由二 理由三 理由四 總結 前景預測As can be seen from the table, the past decade has witnessed dramatic changes in _. While _. It is obvious from the tab

2、le that _.What contributed to these changes? I think the reasons are as follows. To start with, _. Secondly, _ . Whats more, _. Last but not least, _.In conclusion, _. Moreover, _.范文:How People Spent Their HolidaysY ear 1990 1995 2000Traveling 37% 51% 76%Staying at home 63% 49% 24%1. 上圖所示為 1990、 199

3、5、 2000年某城市人們度假方式的情況,請描述其變化:2. 請說明發(fā)生這些變化的原因。3. 得出結論。How People Spent Their HolidaysAs can be seen from the table, the past decade have witnessed dramatic changes in the way people spent their holiday between 1990 and 2000.In 1990, 63% of people spent their holidays at home, while the figure dropped

4、considerably to 24% in 2000. It is obvious from the table that people tended to be more and more mobile, and they wanted to get entertainment in the outside world.What contributed to these changes? I think the reasons are as follows. To start with, with the rapid development of economy, people earn

5、by far more money than they used to. Thus, people are able to afford traveling expenses. Secondly, people think it important to get well-informed about the outside world in this new era when everything is on the move. Traveling, of course, is a sure way to achieve this goal. Whats more, in this comp

6、etitive society, people are usually under great stress. However, it is not difficult to find traveling an effective way to relieve peoples stress and get relaxation. Last but not least, by traveling outside, people are close to nature, which is not only beneficial to both their health and peace of m

7、ind.In conclusion, people prefer to go traveling rather than stay at home during holidays for a combination of reasons. Moreover, it seems that this trend will last in the foreseeable future.模板二 描述圖表 分三方面解釋原因 下結論1 During the period from _to _, _rose from _to _, while _ decreased from _ to _.2 We bel

8、ieve that three reasons can account for this phenomenon. First,_. Second, _. Third, _.3 _.We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays. We can imagine that _.范文:Health Gains in Developing Countries1.以下圖為依據描述發(fā)展中國家的期望壽命 (1ife expectancy和嬰兒死亡率 (infant mortality的變化情況2.說明引起變化的各

9、種原因Health Gains in Developing CountriesDuring the period from 1960 to 1990, the life expectancy of developing countries rose from 40 years to nearly 60 years, while infant mortality decreased from 200 deaths per 1000 births to around 100.We believe that three reasons can account for this phenomenon.

10、 First, economy develops quickly in developing countries during this period, and living quality improves significantly as a result. Second, peoples health conditions also become better and better with the development of national health care systems. When they become richer and richer, they care more

11、 about personal health conditions. Third, medical sciences also develop at a fantastic speed, and it is much safer for mothers to give birth.We are happy to see that things are becoming better and better nowadays. We can imagine that people will live longer and the infant mortality will again fall.

12、1996.6. CET-6模板三 描述圖表 解釋圖表 補充解釋1 During the period between _ and _, _ declined abruptly from _ to _, while _ increased sharply from _ to _.2 Several reasons can account for this phenomenon. Compared with _ is much cheaper and more convenient_ . Apart from that, _.3 However, there are still a number

13、of people who _, generally for two reasons. On one hand,_. On the other hand, _.范文:Film Is Giving Way to TV1. 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 Film Is Giving Way to TVDuring the period between 1975 and 1985, film-goers declined abruptly from 85,000 to about 12,000, while TV-watchers increas

14、ed sharply from 5,000 to more than 100,000.Several reasons can account for this phenomenon. Compared with a film, TV is much cheaper and more convenient -you dont have to leave your house at all. Apart from that, you have many choices while watching TV, but a film concentrates on a certain topic.How

15、ever, there are still a number of people who enjoy going to the cinema, generally for two reasons. On the one hand, the audio-visual effect of a cinema is much better. On the other hand, in a quiet and comfortable place such as a cinema, you can concentrate on what you are watching and get the most

16、of the film.作業(yè):2002年 06月英語四級寫作試題Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Student Use of Computers. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on thechart and the outline given below: 1990199520001. 上圖所示為 1990年、 1995年、 2002年某校大學生

17、使用計算機的情況,請描述其變化;2. 請說明發(fā)生這些變化的原因(可從計算機的用途、價格或社會發(fā)展等方面加以說明;3. 你認為目前大學生在計算機使用中有什么困難或問題。Student Use of ComputersStudents tend to use computers more and more nowadays. Reading this chart, we can find that the average number of hours a student spends on the computer per week has increased sharply. In 1990,

18、 it was less than 2 hours; and in 1995, it increased to almost 4 hours; while in 2000, the number soared to 20 hours.Obviously computers are becoming more and more popular. There are several reasons for this. First, computers facilitate us in more aspects of life. Also, the fast development of the I

19、nternet enlarges our demands for using computers. We can easily contact with friends in remote places through the Internet. Besides, the prices of computers are getting lower and lower, which enables more students to purchase them.Along with the time spent on computers, there arise some problems. Th

20、e most serious one is that many students are spending so much time playing PC games so that they ignore their studies. It is urgent to let the students use computers in a proper way模仿練習: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 During the period between 1975 and 1985, film-goers declined abrup

21、tly from 85,000 to about 12,000, while TV -watchers increased sharply from 5,000 to more than 100,000. Several reasons can account for this phenomenon, Compared with a film, TV is much cheaper and more convenient-you dont have to leave your house at all. Apart from that, you have many choices while

22、watching TV, but film concentrates on a certain topic. However, there are still a number of people who enjoy going to the cinema, generally for two reasons.On the one hand, the audiovisual effect of a cinema is much better. On the other hand, in quiet and comfortable place such as a cinema, you can

23、concentrate on what you are watching and get the most of the film.開頭段主題句1. From / According to the above picture /table/ chart/ diagram/ graph, we can see that/ it can be learned/ estimated/ predicted that .2. As can be seen from the above picture /table/ chart/ diagram/ graph, great / dramatic chan

24、ges have taken place in in/from to .3. As demonstrated/ shown / illustrated / described / seen from the chart / table / graph, we can see that .應用文四級以應用文為主準備,其次是現象解釋型。1. 應用文:你一個正讀大學的好朋友給你來信說他想放棄四級考試,請你給他寫一封信, 勸說他不要放棄。2. 應用文:因為學生證丟失,申請補辦,并說明其對你的重要性3. 現象解釋:自行車丟失現象很嚴重;其原因是;如何解決。4. 記敘文:The experience of

25、 my first job(略5. 祝賀信:祝賀你的同學李明得到獎學金(略(一勸說信:不要放棄四級考試。Dear Mary,Thank you for your letter dated June 2 which I reached me today. In the letter you said you wanted to give up the CET4 exam, and I am writing in the hope that you could hold up your spirit to take the exam and eventually pass it.As you me

26、ntioned, English listening is your terrible dream. You can try the tape I sent to you with this letter. The tape was made by our college English teacher, which helped me a lot. You can also do some listening in the morning everyday. As for your vocabulary, you need to remember the words with sentenc

27、es. Thirdly, you need to read at least 2 passages every day for the reason that reading takes much marks in the CET 4, and it can enlarge your vocabulary at the same time. I wish you can take my advice and pursue your English study. May you get a high mark in the coming CET 4. If there is anything I

28、 can help, please let me know.Sincerely yours,Li Ming(二 應用文:因為學生證丟失,申請補辦,并說明其對你的重要性Dear Sir or Madame,My name is Li Ming, a student of Business Department at our university. I am writing to re-question a new student identification card. A thief stole my wallet where I put it yesterday. I have made e

29、very efforts to seek it back. However my dear card just simply disappeared with the thief.As you know, the student identification card is extremely useful for us. First of all, the CET 4 is drawing near, and I need it to enter the national test, which is held only two times a year. Besides, the stud

30、ent identification card is also required in the library and it is a “must” for me to withdraw money from the bank.Please inform me when you have come to a decision. I am looking for your earlier reply. My telephone number is 54567xx. If further materials are required, I am only too willing to forwar

31、d to you.Many thanks,Sincerely yours,Li Ming(三尋物啟事,應用文LostJune 23, 2007I am so careless that I lost my student identification card in the library. Yesterday afternoon, I was studying English at the back row of Room 204 and preparing for my exam today, but when I went for supper, I lost my dear card.

32、As you know, the card is extremely useful for me. First of all, the CET 4 is drawing near, and I need it to enter the national test, which is held only two times a year. Besides, the student identification card is also required in the library and it is a “must” for me to withdraw money from the bank

33、.Will the finder please ring me up to fetch it back? My telephone number is 54567xx. I will be much obliged if anyone could help me.Y ours英文書信格式概述1、信頭(Heading 指發(fā)信人的姓名(單位名稱 、地址和日期,一般寫在信紙的右上角。英文地址的寫法與中文完全不同, 地址的名稱按從小到大的順序:第一行寫門牌號碼和街名; 第二行寫縣、市、省、州、郵編、國名;然后再寫日期。標點符號一般在每一行的末尾都不 用,但在每一行的之間,該用的還要用,例如在寫日期的時

34、候。日期的寫法,如 1997年 7月 30日,英文為:July 30, 1997(最為普遍 ; July 30th, 1997; 30th July, 1997等。 1997不可寫成 97。2、信內地址(Inside Address在一般的社交信中, 信內收信人的地址通常省略, 但是在公務信函中不能。 將收信人的姓名、 地址等寫在信頭日期下方的左角上,要求與對信頭的要求一樣,不必再寫日期。3、稱呼(Salutation 是寫信人對收信人的稱呼用語。位置在信內地址下方一、二行的地方,從該行的頂格寫起, 在稱呼后面一般用逗號(英國式 ,也可以用冒號(美國式 。(1寫給親人、親戚和關系密切的朋友時,

35、用 Dear 或 My dear再加上表示親屬關系的稱呼 或直稱其名(這里指名字,不是姓氏 。例如:My dear father, Dear Tom等。(2寫給公務上的信函用 Dear Madam , Dear Sir 或 Gentleman (Gentlemen 。注意:Dear 純屬公務上往來的客氣形式。 Gentlemen 總是以復數形式出現,前不加 Dear ,是 Dear Sir的 復數形式。(3寫給收信人的信,也可用頭銜、職位、職稱、學位等再加姓氏或姓氏和名字。例如: Dear Prof. Tim Scales, Dear Dr. John Smith。假如你不知道收信人的姓名,可

36、用 Dear Sir(s, Dear Madam, Dear Sir or Madam.假如你知道收信人的姓名, 但他并非你的好友, 可用 Dear Mr. Smith, Dear Ms. Smith, Dear Dr. Smith, Dear Prof. Smith.4、正文(Body of the Letter位置在下面稱呼語隔一行, 是信的核心部分。 因此要求正文層次分明、 簡單易懂。 和中文信 不同的是,正文中一般不用 Hello ! (你好! 正文有縮進式和齊頭式兩種。 每段書信第一行的第一個字母稍微向右縮進些, 通常以五個字 母為宜,每段第二行從左面頂格寫起,這就是縮進式。但美國人

37、寫信各段落往往不用縮進式, 用齊頭式, 即每一行都從左面頂格寫起。 商務信件大 都采用齊頭式的寫法。5、結束語(Complimentary Close在正文下面的一、二行處,從信紙的中間偏右處開始,第一個詞開頭要大寫,句末用逗號。不同的對象,結束語的寫法也不同。(1寫給家人、親戚,用 Y our loving grandfather, Lovingly yours, Lovingly, 等;(2寫給熟人、朋友,用 Y ours cordially, Y ours affectionately, Best regards, Best wish, Love等;(3寫業(yè)務信函用 Truly your

38、s(Y ours truly , Faithfully yours(Y ours faithfully等;(4對上級、長輩用 Y ours obediently(Obediently yours , Y ours respectfully(Respectfully yours 等 ;(5 假如你知道收信人的姓名,但他并非你的好友,用 Y ours Sincerely。6、簽名(Signature 低于結束語一至二行, 從信紙中間偏右的地方開始, 在結束語的正下方, 在簽完名字的下面 還要有用打字機打出的名字,以便識別。職務、職稱可打在名字的下面。當然,寫給親朋好 友的信,就不必再打了。(一感謝

39、信常用句型1. I am grateful/obliged to you for 我非常感謝你的2. I am greatly indebted to you for what you have done. 我為你所做的一切表示感激。3. I am thankful/obliged to you for your unselfish assistance during感謝你在期間給予我無私的幫助。4. I deeply appreciate your courtesy and we hope to have the opportunity of rewarding your kindness

40、.我非常感謝你的好意,并希望有機會回報你。5. I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation of your kind help you rendered me. 我借此機會對你所給予我的幫助表示深深的感謝。6. It was kind and generous of you to do this for me, and l appreciate it more than l can say. 你為我這樣做真是太好了,我感激不盡。7. My appreciation to you for your generous help i

41、s beyond my words, I wish I could repay it some day. 我無法用言語來表達對你的感激之情。但愿有朝一門能回報你的幫助。 8. Please accept my most cordial thanks for your timely help, which l will never forget.請接受我誠摯的謝意,感謝你及時的幫助,我將難以忘懷。9. Words fail me when I want to express my gratitude to you. 感激之情難以言表。10. Again, I would like to expr

42、ess our warm thanks to you. 再次向你表示感謝。范文July 7, 2008 Dear Prof. James,As one of your students, I am writing to ask for your kind assistance. I wish to enroll in College of Computer at Oxford University, for which I am required to provide a letter of recommendation. As a senior professor in your field

43、, one of my most respected college teachers and a person who knows me very well, you are the most suitable referee for me.As you know, I have laid a solid foundation in computer science. I would be grateful if, in the letter, you would confirm that I have adequate qualifications to follow the course

44、. Would you be so kind as to give a brief introduction to my academic performance during my undergraduate studies, especially that under your supervision? Besides, your personal opinion of me will carry special weight. I have to submit the letter next month.Thank you so much for your generous help i

45、n this matter.Y ours sincerely,Henry Scott (二 歡迎信范文Dear Xiao Wang,Words failed me to express my excitement when I learned that you would like to spend your holiday together with me. It has been three years since we graduated from high school. I miss you so much that I even cant wait to see you. Now

46、that it will be the first time you visit Beijing, I am sure that your journey will be exciting, rewarding and full of a lot of fun.Ive made a rough plan for this holiday as follows. On the first day you arrive here, I will show you around our new campus. Especially, I will take you to visit our newl

47、y-built modem library. During the second three days, wed better go sightseeing around Beijing. We can visit some famous scenic spots and historical sites, such as Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, etc. On the fifth day, we can visit the Beijing Zoo, since you are quite interested in

48、 wild animals. The next day, we can do some shopping. There are many splendid markets and plazas in Beijing. On the last day, you can have a good rest before setting off. If there is anything inconvenient for you in this plan, please let me know immediately.By the way, since lots of people will go t

49、raveling in this holiday, it must be crowded on the train. So you should take care of your luggage. Bring more clothes with you because Beijing is much colder than Kunming at this time. And dont forget to tell me when you will arrive so that Ill pick you up at the airport.I am looking forward to you

50、r reply and wish you a god journey.Y ours,Zhang Ying (三 道歉信與解釋信寫作策略開頭段:表明寫作意圖,對某事表示歉意。主體段:說明道歉的具體原因。結尾段:再次表明歉意,請求收信人的諒解,并表示你愿意為此做補救。常用句型1、 I must apologize to you for. 我必須為向你道歉。2、 I am terribly/awfully sorry that. 我感到很抱歉,因為3、 It is thoughtless/inconsiderate of me to do. 我做,實在太欠考慮了。4、 I am afraid wha

51、t I have done has caused many inconveniences to you.恐怕我給您添了許多麻煩。5、 I sincerely hope that you can understand that I offended you unintentionally.我真心希望您能理解我并非有意冒犯你的。6、 I regret to inform you that I am unable to do. 我很遺憾地告知您我不能7、 I must make a sincere and humble apology to you for. 我必須為真誠地向你道歉。8、 Pleas

52、e accept my sincere apology for., once more. 請再次為接受我真誠的道歉。9、 I sincerely hope that you will kindly accept my apologies. 我衷心希望你能接受我的道歉。 10、 I am so sorry to have put you to so much trouble. 不好意思給你添了很多麻煩。范文:June 23, 2008 Dear Mr. / Ms,I was very concerned when I received your letter of yesterday compl

53、aining that the central heating system in your new house had not been completed by the date promised.On referring to our earlier correspondence, I find that I had mistaken the date for completion. The fault is entirely mine and I deeply regret that it should have occurred.I realize the inconvenience

54、 our oversight must be causing you and will do everything possible toavoid any further delay. I have already given instructions for the work to have priority and the engineers working on the job to be placed on overtime. These arrangements should see the installation completed by next weekend.Y ours

55、 faithfullyZhang Ying (四邀請信寫作策略開頭段:表明寫作意圖,向某人發(fā)出邀請。主體段:說明邀請的具體原因,邀請的內容。結尾段:表示強烈的期盼,并希望盡快得到答復。常用句型1、 I am please to invite you to participate in to be held fromto in我很高興邀請你參加從到在舉行的活動。2、 It is my pleasure/a great honor for me to invite you to如能邀請你參加是我莫大的榮幸。3、 It is my pleasure to extend an invitation t

56、o you to go traveling with me.我很高興邀請你和我一起去旅游。4、 I hope that you wont decline my invitation.我希望你不會拒絕我的邀請。5、 I will cover all the expenses involved.我會負責有關費用。6、 We were wondering if the session could consist of 我們想知道會議是否可以包括7、 Would you please let me know as soon as possible if you can accept my invita

57、tion?你能否早日告訴我是否能接受我的邀請?范文:June 23, 2008 Dear sir/madam:We would like to invite you to an exclusive presentation of our new product. The presentation will take place at location, at time on date. There will also be a reception at time. We hopeyou and your colleagues will be able to pany is a leading producer of high-quality . As you well know, recent technological advances have made increasingly affordable to the public. Our new models offer superb quality and sophistication with economy, and