Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on Certificate Mania. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
1.描述大学生忙于报考各种证书的现象;
2. 陈述这种现象产生的原因;
3. 阐述考证热的影响，并简述你的观点。
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Certificate Mania In the face of fierce competition in the job market nowadays, many university students take various training courses and sit for certificate exams to gain a competitive edge. They usually spend weekends or vacations in training camps, polishing up on their acquired skills or trying to get a new one. Certain "certificate maniacs" even aim to obtain a bunch of certificates, believing that they may come in handy someday. Several reasons may lead to this certificate mania, and the most important is that there is an increasing number of university graduates while that of job vacancies does not grow in proportion to it. Therefore, employers prefer to recruit the ones with more related experience and skills. Since exams and certificates in some way are a testimony to one's certain skills, many students tend to spare no effort to get them. Apparently, it is a good thing to be motivated to learn new things. However, "certificate mania" goes to extremes. It is not only misleading but also places a great burden on students. Some people believe that the more the better and consequently, their major studies may be neglected due to the tight schedule. In my opinion, a certificate does not necessarily reflect one's ability that really counts, so we had better keep a skeptical eye on this mania and avoid vain and burdensome efforts.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on Renting an Apartment off Campus. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
1. 现在大学生在校外租房的现象很普遍
2. 这种现象产生的原因
3. 我的看法
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Renting an Apartment off Campus Nowadays, an increasing number of college students would rather rent an apartment off campus than live in a dormitory. This phenomenon has raised considerable concern among parents and college faculties about living off campus, which is caused by the following reasons. To begin with, living conditions of an apartment off campus may be better than those of a dormitory. A rented apartment is often equipped with an independent washroom and a shower equipment which may be of great advantage over the school dormitory. In general, a typical dormitory often accomodates four or six, or even eight students and it is too crowded and noisy for those who prefer private space as well as quiet circumstances. In addition, instead of being regulated by dormitory rules, students may enjoy more freedom in a rented apartment. If college students intend to rent an apartment, I think they should give top priority to safety. It is important to make a survey of the surroundings first to ensure the security. Besides, when they tend to enjoy the freedom, they should have a better sense of self-control and make good use of their time.
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Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should College students Get Involved in Stock Markets or Not? You should write at least 140 words.
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Should College Students Get Involved in Stock Markets or Not? Affected by people’s madness about stock market, an increasing number of college students throw themselves into this market. Concerning this phenomenon, people have different opinions. Some hold that it is rewarding for students to be involved in stock market. On one hand, they may earn some money and learn to manage money. However, others claim that getting involved in stock market may bring disastrous effect on college students, both economically and psychologically.
As far as I am concerned, students shouldn’t get involved in stock market unless they are fully prepared both in financial ability and in knowledge. Since there is a high degree of risk in the stock market, the money students invest are mainly from parents for their living. Without it, how can they deal with everyday life? Furthermore, with no basic knowledge about stock market, anyone is prone to failure. All in all, the principal work of college students is not getting involved in stock market.
点评:文章第一段就最近很多大学生参与到股市中的现象支持和反对的观点进行阐述。第二段是作者的看法。作者认为大学生在经济和知识方面都准备好之前不应该投身股市,因为大学生经济还没有独立,没有具备基本的股市知识的话注定会失败。
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Practice 5Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “Is Space Worth Exploring?” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
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Is Space Worth Exploring? With the development of science and technology, space exploration has greatly advanced. We could watch the exciting news from TV and read the latest achievement in this field almost every day. As human beings, we are so proud of our work.
Yet, not everyone has the same attitude towards this issue. Some people think we could use the money and resources to find out ways to relieve the suffering of the earth’s starving millions. It has also been felt that the space might lead to the development of space weapon, which may cause the destruction of earth. Despite these disadvantages and potential dangers, the advantages are far greater. Our daily life cannot be without the results of the space science. We use satellites for communication, weather forecast and oil exploration. Some problems may be solved with further exploration. For instance, with the success of space shuttles and the feasibility of living on other planets, we may solve the population problem on earth. Space projects will also enable us to find new sources of energy to solve the energy problem and discover new chemical elements to cure some incurable diseases.
So in my opinion, space exploration contributes a lot to the improvement of the quality of human life. We will have better life with the advances of the space exploration.
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Practice 1Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “Success is something most people try to achieve.” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
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At the mention of success, different people maintain various views. Some hold that wealth is the only criterion on account that without money you can’t live a decent life, and that the more money you possess, the happier you will be. Some however, regard fame as a symbol of one’s achievement, in that the social recognition is the value of each individual because people will respect you if you are in high social status. In my personal point of view, the achievement of self-value decides whether his or her life is successful.
Maslow’s famous theory has pointed out that human needs are divided in to different levels. Once the lower level has been achieved, we begin to seek higher needs. Money, which brings us basic needs of life, only produces physical comfort. Social needs are higher, because respect and recognition are indispensable for us social animals. But the highest need we pursue is the self-value, which is through work or other things we do, we feel we are needed and contribute our efforts to the society. This has nothing to do with which social rank we are in.
So whether one person is successful or not does not hinge on his wealth and fame, for the accomplishment of self-worth is what we should focus on.
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2014 年 12 月大学英语四级考试真题 第 3 套 Part IWriting 30 minutes Directions For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a campus activity that has benefited you most You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words Part IIListening Comprehension 30 minutes Section A Directions In this section you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations At the end of each conversation one or more questions will be asked about what was said Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once After each question there will be a pause During the pause you must read the four choices marked A B C and D and decide which is the best answer Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre 1 A The man hates to lend his tools to other people B The man hasn t finished working on the bookshelf C The tools have already been returned to the woman D The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing 2 A Save time by using a computer C Borrow Martha s computer B Buy her own computer D Stay home and complete her paper 3 A The man doesn t have money for his daughter s graduate studies B The man doesn t think his daughter will get a business degree C The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science D The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision 4 A The cinema is some distance away from where they are B He would like to read the film review in the newspaper C They should wait to see the movie at a later time D He ll find his way to the cinema 5 A He s been to Seattle many times C He has a high position in his company B He has chaired a lot of conferences D He lived in Seattle for many years 6 A Teacher and student C Manager and office worker B Doctor and patient D Travel agent and customer 7 A She knows the guy who will give the lecture B She thinks the lecture might be informative C She wants to add something to her lecture D She ll finish her report this weekend 8 A The houses for sale are of poor quality B The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy C The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyers D The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard 9 A How to study English well C How to write computer games B Which courses to choose D Which books to read 10 A Physical sciences C Art and design B Maths and physics D Electronics and computer programming 11 A Her English is very good C Her English writing is poor 2014 年 12 月年大学英语四级考试真题 三 2 B She is interested in English D Her oral English is bad Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard 12 A Applying for a work experience C Taking an exam B Applying for a part time job D Visiting an old friend 13 A Students in the first half of their courses B Students who will graduate soon C Students in the second half of their courses D Students who have just graduated from universities 14 A Explain the procedures to the students C Write a comprehensive report B Work regular hours D Send a report about the woman s work 15 A In two weeks C In the second half of her course B In three weeks D Not decided yet Section B Directions In this section you will hear 3 short passages At the end of each passage you will hear some questions Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once After you hear a question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A B C and D Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard 16 A Synthetic fuel C Alcohol B Solar energy D Electricity 17 A Air traffic conditions C Road conditions B Traffic jams on highways D New traffic rules 18 A Go through a health check C Arrive early for boarding B Carry little luggage D Undergo security checks Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard 19 A In a fast food restaurant C At a county fair B At a shopping center D In a bakery 20 A Avoid eating any food C Wash his hands thoroughly B Prepare the right type of pie to eat D Practice eating a pie quickly 21 A On the table C Under his bottom B Behind his back D On his lap 22 A Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats B Eating from the outside toward the middle C Swallowing the pie with water D Holding the pie in the right positio、n Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard 23 A Beauty B Loyalty C Luck D Durability 24 A He wanted to follow the tradition of his country B He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage C It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart D It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck 25 A The two people can learn about each other s likes and dislikes B The two people can have time to decide if they are a
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Practice 1Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the topic “The more I learn, the more ignorant I find myself to be.” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
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The More I Learn, the More Ignorant I Find Myself to Be As soon as I was enrolled in college, I felt a big burden off my mind. So did my classmates. We just wanted to relax. But at our first English lesson on how to improve our study the teacher told us, “There is no end of learning. The more you learn, the more ignorant you will find yourself to be. The only way you can do is to work hard to learn more.”
The teacher’s words awaken me and remind me of the ignorant few who claim to have all of the answers to man and life but know less than you or I, and who, with their hands held up high, offer everything you may have wanted to know about life itself, but when pushed and pried knowing nothing but what they are told. Now I am a postgraduate, and life has taught me too many harsh lessons. The more I learn and experience, the more I realize how little I know. Therefore, bearing in mind the motto that there is no end of learning, I keep on my studies. I do not only learn from the books, but also from experiences, as practice makes perfect.
For all of my efforts, I am fully aware how far I am away from the sea of knowledge. The more I learn, the more ignorant I find myself to be and the more I feel the need to learn. Art is long, and life is short.
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Practice 1Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “More and more teenagers use cell phones.” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
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My View on the Use of Cell Phone among Teenagers It is usual if you notice a teenager in a school uniform speaking through a cell phone on the street.
It is very convenient to have a cell phone at hand. In the event of an emergency, they can call their parents or teachers or even the police for help by cell phone. They can send text messages to their classmates exchanging ideas or seeking assistance in their learning when they are away from one another. And their parents will not be very worried as it is rather easy for them to contact their children and check their whereabouts and what they are doing by cell phone.
However, some teenagers might indulge themselves in showing how fashionable their cell phones are to their peers. Such behavior might prove contagious and soon other users will be tempted to pester their parents for a showier new model of cell phone. What is annoying to teachers is that the ringing of cell phones will easily disturb the class if some of the students forget to switch off their cell phones in class.
In conclusion, parents should think twice before they buy a cell phone for their children at primary or secondary schools.
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Practice 2Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the topic “Which is better, living in a big city or a small town?” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
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Living in a Big City or a Small Town With ample supply of medical resources, convenient public transportation, various entertainment activities and normally higher salary than that of elsewhere, big cities are rather preferable to some people.
However, big cities have their own disadvantages which make them inferior to small towns. Air pollution and noise pollution pose a threat to citizen’s health. Traffic congestions will also fill big cities with frustrated drivers, which add peril to driving. Therefore, some people choose to live in a small town.
Small towns, though not so developed and prosperous as big cities, are often peaceful as there are not many people and heavy traffic. People do not have to travel a long distance to work. In a small town, there is relatively more space for green belts, parks or gardens where people, can enjoy the fresh air. Unlike people living in big cities, those living in a small town will have greater chances of making acquaintances of one another in the neighborhood by leisurely exchanging greetings since they do not have to hustle and bustle all around.
I would choose to live in a small town. I love to spend my time walking in a place with more space, fresh air and greenness.
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Practice 5Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the topic “Which Is More Important: Wealth or Health?” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
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Which Is More Important: Wealth or Health? In today’s society, many people think wealth is the symbol of success. So some people take the goal of becoming rich as their aim in life. They are crazy for making money. On the contrary, others think health is more important. In balancing the two, I have every reason to accept the latter.
At the first place, good health implies a long life. A man in good health could live a happy life. Next, people usually turn to healthy man for help. Finally, good health brings people great wealth. While big fortune sometimes causes trouble, a man with big fortune who fears of being robbed trusts nobody. What’s more, some evil people want to cheat rich men out of money. Furthermore, many things exist around us that can’t be bought by cash, such as, friendship, love, health and etc.
Therefore, I think good health is more important than wealth. We can do nothing without good health. If we have good health, we can do what we want.
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Directions：For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Internet Games：Good or Evil. You should write at least 140 words.
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Internet Games: Good or Evil With the rapid development of computer technology,great changes have taken place in our way of spending leisure time. We can see more and more young people spend much of their time on Internet games.
Some people think that playing Internet games is a good way for entertainment. One can play different roles in this virtual Internet community which is interesting and exciting. Besides,playing Internet games can help people cultivate some desirable qualities,such as perseverance.
However, some others believe that playing Internet games can distract people from their work and study. Too much indulgence can do harm to one’s physical health. They also hold that Internet games should take the blame of increasing teenager misbehavior.
In my view, Internet game is bad. Young people, especially students, should play less Internet games because it wastes too much of their precious time.
点评:文章第一段指出人们休闲方式发生变化,越来越多的年轻人热衷玩网络游戏。第二、三段是阐述了针对这一现象的两种截然相反的观点。最后一段作者表明自己的看法,认为玩网络游戏浪费太多宝贵时间,年轻人应该少玩。
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