1、作文2011年12月四級真題題：Quitting smoking is the easiest thing in the world. Ive done it hundreds of times.nothing succeeds without a strong willThere is a widespread humorous saying, “Quitting smoking is the easiest thing in the world. Ive done it hundreds of times.” Funny as it is, the saying ironically re

2、flects the fact that strong will is the most essential quality for anyone that wants to achieve success.Our life involves all kinds of obstacles and setbacks which may exhaust us and knock us down. Therefore, we must have strong will to meet challenges of them. And whats more, there are many temptat

3、ions waiting for us when we are striving for success. For example, when you are doing your utmost to quit playing computer games, your friends just with great satisfaction. Then how can you resist such terrible temptation? Obviously, only with strong will can you conquer yourself and realize your go

4、al.All in all, success only belongs to those who can suffer long years of patient toil and constant efforts, just as the old popular saying goes, “Where there is a will, there is a way.”2012年6月四級真題On Excessive PackagingIn recent years, with the improvement of living standard, commodities with excess

5、ive packaging have poured into the markets and stores, such as luxurious moon cakes and traditional Chinese rice-pudding .Such a prevailing phenomenon leads to so serious waste that it has aroused peoples wide concern and strong criticism.Many reasons may account for excessive packaging . To begin w

6、ith ,an increasing number of companies and stores hold the idea that fancy packaging may attract potential customers and stimulate their purchasing desire, thus earning more profits. In addition, many customers have a wrong notion that the more delicate the package looks, the higher quality the comm

7、odity will be, which encourages the evil trend of excessive packaging. Whats more , the prevailing phenomenon is partly due to the lack of related laws and regulations and strict enforcement of them.In my opinion, excessive packaging will not only waste the precious, but also lay heavier burden on t

8、he environment. To prevent this phenomenon from worsening, it is high time that we raised peoples awareness of rational consumption and saving resources.2012年12月四級第一套題：education pays(一個關于學位的條形表格)Education PaysNumerous individuals are questioning the worth of higher education with the job market weak

9、ening, yet the chart of weekly earnings in 2010 reveals a forceful counterevidence that the income is on average proportional to ones educational background. Those with a less-than-a high-school diploma.As an increasing number of graduates find it difficult to get a satisfactory job after years of p

10、erseverance in their studies, a hot debate arises on whether education pays. Proponents insist that education is the ticket to a steadier and better-paying job and the basis of a comfortable life. In the other hand, the opponents assume that they will not stake their money on such a risky investment

11、 which does not guarantee a promising or beneficial career.In a word, we should not stop eating for fear of choking. A better education, in most cases, not only means a better job, a higher salary and a lower unemployment rate, but a paving stone to the integrated development and further improvement

12、 of oneself. In a broad sense, it is education that contributes to the development and advancement of the whole nation, which in turn benefits every individual. In conclusion, education is a worthy investment.2013年6月四級第一套題：爸爸說：“If you can empty the dustbin here, you can do anything!”兒子說：“Dad , Im a

13、bit worried about disposing of nuclear waste.Doing Big Things Starts from Doing the Small OnesAs is vividly revealed in the picture above , the boy expresses his worry about disposing nuclear waste, while the father tells him to empty the dustbin in the room first. The picture reminds us of an old C

14、hinese saying- If you dont like to do trivial things like cleaning your room, its impossible for you to undertake any important task.Undoubtedly , the symbolic meaning subtly conveyed in the picture should be given deep consideration that it is vital and necessary to deal with trivial things. Doing

15、small things well can help us develop the good qualities needed in undertaking important tasks, which lays a solid foundation for our future development. More often these small things would make the difference between success and failure. We surely know that the want of a horse shoe nail may cause a

16、 kingdom to be lost. Therefore , when it comes to the key to success, the most important things lies in dealing with every trivial thing well around us.In one word, for college students, to achieve goals needs not merely the great ambition, but the practical spirit of dealing whit trivial things fro

17、m the beginning. Only in this way can we do big things well.2013年6月四級第二套題：老師對學生說: “Just think of it as if youre reading a long text-message.”On The Importance of Reading LiteratureAs is vividly depicted in the picture above, a teacher asks her student to read a piece of literature and tells him to t

18、hink of it as if he is reading a long text-message. Nonetheless, fewer people are willing to sit down and enjoy a good literary work.The concept of literature may seem to be very old, but its importance has not faded. We can benefit a lot from reading literature. To begin with, it brings us a wide r

19、ange of intellectual benefits, such as expanding vocabulary and developing new ideas. Furthermore, it broadens our horizons. Reading literature helps us understand the everyday life and historical events described in the books, which are quite different from those of our time. Lastly, it entertains

20、us. Although with the advent of television, people have lost their interest in reading literature to some extent, they can still get to know the classics via films or TV series that are derived from them.In conclusion, literature is not something to be tossed away. Reading literature can be an enric

21、hing and eye-opening e experience.2013年6月四級第三套題：學習基礎技能的重要性學生說：“No offense, but by the time were in the job market, wont that stuff be outdated?On The Importance of Learning Basic SkillsAs is described in the picture, a teacher is teaching multiplication. However, one of her students holds the opinio

22、n that these basic skills might be outdated by the time theyre in the job market. Nowadays, more and more students tend to believe it is unnecessary to learn basic skills.In my mind, it is important for us to learn basic skills mainly for two reasons. For one thing, mastering the basic skills can no

23、t only help us acquire advanced skills but also cultivate our characters. As the famous British philosopher Francis Bacon said, “Histories make men wise; poems witty; the mathematics subtle; natural philosophy deep; moral grave; logic and rhetoric able to contend.” For another, the basic skills will

24、 never be out of date and they are very practical in our daily life and work. We need to excel in arithmetic to calculate our household expenses as well as to draw up financial plans.In short, the basic skills are essential for our success. The more basic skills we master, the more likely we are to

25、find a satisfactory job.2013年12月四級第一套題：學生說：“Once I learn how to use Google, isnt that all the education I really need?” 并解釋教育不僅僅是獲得信息。The Impact of the Internet on LearningAs the Internet has exerted great influence on learning, an increasing number of individuals contend that acquiring information

26、means education. However, as the picture informs us that education involves much more than simply learning to obtain information.From my perspective, education involves critical thinking and practical skills rather than a mere accumulation of information. On the one hand, critical thinking is essent

27、ial to scientific progress, contributing to innovation and technical advancement, just as Confucius put it， “learning without thinking leads to confusion”. On the other hand, it is crucial to apply what you have learned into practice and thats the very reason why outstanding scientist accomplish gre

28、at achievements in their profession.In a word, the Internet does provide valuable information for learners, but people should be fully aware of the essence of education and attach importance to cultivating the ability of independent thinking instead of relying on the Internet. Thus, only by emphasiz

29、ing innovation can education be completely fulfilled in practice.2013年12月四級第二套題：（過度使用手機的后果）People are crossing the street looking at their cell phones and using walking sticks in order to see.On the Overuse of Mobile PhoneAs is shown in the above picture, having a mobile phone in hand and at the rea

30、dy is the default mode of many people walking on the streets. What this cartoon symbolically reveals is that people nowadays, especially young people, are growing increasingly dependent on their mobile phones.It is true that mobile phone has brought great convenience to peoples life. However, just a

31、s is illustrated in the picture, the overuse of it may lead to several bad consequences. To begin with, there is evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation may trigger many health problems, such as insomnia, headaches and even cancer. In addition, when people immerse themselves in

32、 the use of mobile phone, they tend to pay less attention to their surroundings, posing an immediate threat to their life, health and property. Last but not least, excessive use of mobile phone means much less chance of face-to-face interactions with the people who populate their real lives.In concl

33、usion, while mobile phones have contributed a lot to making our life more convenient, we should use them appropriately and rationally.2013年12月四級第三套題：“Dear Andy-How are you? Your mother and I are fine. We both miss you and hope you are doing well. We look forward to seeing you again the next time your comp