2018年英语四级作文

2018年6月第1套：阅读能力的重要性

作文题目：

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of reading ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文：The Importance of Reading Ability and How to Develop It

As the most frequently used way to get access to the original material, reading has always been considered one of the most important parts of language learning. This explains why reading skills should be highly emphasized.
Then how to improve our reading skills? First of all, scan the material before we begin. Whatever the purpose of our reading is, take a few minutes to look the piece over to check and see how the work is structured and presented. Secondly, try not to reach for the dictionary when we come to a word we don’t know. Instead, try to guess the meaning of the word based on the context. Last but not least, write a few sentences to summarize what we’ve read since it is a way of checking that we understand what we’re reading.
Above all, reading has important benefits and can help us learn the language faster and more completely, which encourages each language learner to develop their reading skills as suggested.

2018年6月第2套：写作能力的重要性

作文题目：

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of writing ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文：The Importance of Writing Ability and How to Develop It

As the most productive and communicative way to express ourselves, writing is attached great importance in all ages. Whether we want to improve our writing skills as a creative writer or simply perfect our skills for schoolwork, we can take some steps to learn how to be a better writer.
Firstly, in order to make our writing creative and imaginative, brainstorming is one of the key elements to build up a unique topic. Don’t hesitate to take down all the ideas that come into our mind. Secondly, a good development of our writing is based on a clear structure or paragraph organization. Even a simple outline will help us see the big picture and save us hours of rewriting. Finally, diversity of vocabulary and grammar used in writing is highly recommended for the reason that one of the most common manifestations of bad writing is overuse or reuse of simple language.
To sum up, we should take practice and expand our knowledge to become a great writer. With enough hard work and scientific techniques, we will amaze not only ourselves but also anybody else.

2018年6月第3套：表达能力的重要性

作文题目：

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of speaking ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文：The Importance of Speaking Ability and How to Develop It

As we all know, proficiency in speaking is necessary for us to become well-rounded communicators. However, the capacity to put words together in a meaningful way to reflect thoughts, opinions, and feelings is not something we’re born with but needs some techniques and practice.
Firstly, build confidence and concentrate on getting our message across, which help us gain the attention of the audience return. Secondly, experiment with the things we know well instead of challenging ourselves with difficult words since fluency appears more important during oral communication. Lastly, create some opportunities to practice like narrating our daily life to ourselves or maintaining a regular chat with friends.
To sum up, only by being confident enough and using efficient methods can we enhance our speaking ability. Follow the steps to improve our speaking skills in order to achieve a higher standard in communication.

2018年12月第1套：生活在大城市里的挑战

作文题目：

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of living in a big city. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文：The Challenges of Living in a Big City

With the development of economy and urbanization, the number of big cities is constantly increasing in China. While big cities are attracting more and more people, they also bring many challenges, such as traffic jam and pollution, just to name a few.
The first problem that really bothers me is the traffic congestion during rush hours. I hate waiting for buses and being late for school or work. The next problem is that the large population in big cities makes them so crowded that we can hardly find a peaceful place unless staying at home. Supermarkets are always crowded, so are cinemas and parks. Another consequence of the large population is that it intensifies the inadequacy of high-quality medical and educational resources, thus decreasing residents’ sense of happiness.
As a result, although I am frequently asked whether I like to live in a big city or not, my answer is always: “no, definitely not.” What about you?

2018年12月第2套：出国留学的挑战

作文题目：

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of studying abroad. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文：The Challenges of Studying Abroad

As is universally acknowledged, it is by no means easy to study abroad since you could come across a list of unexpected difficulties and setbacks which you cannot imagine before going abroad.
First of all, the top challenge is the culture shock, which means you may not adapt to the exotic life during the first few days or even months. secondly, the language barrier could be a nightmare for many foreign students who possess poor mastery of the official language of the country where they study. Last but not least, you could be overwhelmed by the academic requirements if you are not well prepared. Long lists of reference books, numerous projects, papers and professors with varying personalities could wear you out.
Despite all these terrifying challenges, you will finally manage to come through this “dark age” with your hard work, persistence and endurance. And then a bright future will await you.

2018年12月第3套：毕业后开启职业生涯的挑战

作文题目：

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of starting a career after graduation. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文：The Challenges of Starting a Career After Graduation

Recent years have witnessed a sharp rise in the number of college students who successfully start their career after graduation. However, many others fail to do so because the transition from a student to an employee is actually full of challenges.
First of all, you might not be popular with every colleague, which is frustrating for a newcomer of the workplace. So you’d better try to make a good first impression on all of your workmates, especially your boss. Furthermore, there probably is a gap between what you’ve learned at school and what you are required at work. You have to learn actively and quickly, and avoid making too many mistakes. Finally, the low payment for a new graduate and various living expenses make it difficult to make ends meet, so you may find yourself always on a tight budget.
As the old proverb goes, “Well begun is half done.” If you can handle these challenges successfully after graduation, you will clear the path for future career development, such as job promotion or starting your own business. So hold on and never give up!