1、大学英语四级改革适用（作文）模拟试卷 234及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Importance of Mutual Understanding by commenting on the remark, “In every great faith and tradition, one can find the values of tolerance and mutual understanding“ You shoul
2、d write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 2 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Better Act Now than Later by referring to the saying, “Dont put off till tomorrow what should be done today.“ You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 wo
3、rds. 3 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On Seizing Opportunity by referring to the saying, “Chance favors the prepared mind.“ You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 4 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay en
4、titled Should We Tell White Lies? following the outline given below You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words 1诚实是传统美德，但有时候不得不说善意的谎言 2善意的谎言该不该说，请给出适当的理由 5 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of th
5、e picture and then express your views on the importance of punctuality. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 大学英语四级改革适用（作文）模拟试卷 234答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 【正确答案】 In every great faith and tradition, one can find the values of tolerance and mutual understanding, as the say
6、ing goes. It highlights the importance of mutual understanding, a virtue which is often absent from our daily life. A typical case in point is international relations. Mutual understanding is important in many aspects. To begin with, it helps to uphold a countrys dignity since mutual understanding i
7、s based on mutual respect. In addition, mutual understanding boosts effective communication. If the Cold War had continued, the world would not be what it is now. Finally, mutual understanding facilitates problem-solving. People are increasingly aware mat global warming could not be solved without m
8、utual understanding in international community. The importance of mutual understanding goes far beyond whats mentioned above. Chances are that lack of mutual understanding might ignite wars between nations. Therefore, its not difficult to see mat mutual understanding should be cultivated anytime any
9、where. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Since childhood, I always like to put off things to the last moment, whether homework or housework. For this I have been urged, blamed, or scolded, once and again. “Dont put off till tomorrow what should be done today,“ my parents and teachers often say. Pitifully, however,
10、 I let them down. Worse still, it is not just me; it seems I am just one soldier of a grand army. Common as it is, delaying intentionally and habitually turns out to be rather harmful. First of all, it ruins the notion of punctuality, a virtue of modern civilization. Let me explain, if we put things
11、 off, chances are good that we often fail to meet the deadline. Secondly, the quality of our work may suffer. With deadline approaching, people will rush to get the work done; usually more haste, less speed, not to mention quality. “Better act now than later“, I shouted to myself and the whole legio
12、n. Otherwise, we are not just harming ourselves, but also hurting those who care about us. 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 History has taught us that opportunity is essential to success. Napoleon Bonaparte said “ability is of little account without opportunity.“ Many people believe that all men are equal before
13、opportunity, in other words, “every dog has his day“. But reality once and again tells us that chance favors the prepared mind. It is true that the prepared mind is more likely to seize an opportunity, which perhaps only knocks once. First, he/she is “mentally“ prepared like a watchful leopard waiti
14、ng for its prey. Once the opportunity shows up, he/she can swiftly grasp it. Otherwise, he/ she who hesitates is lost. Second, he/she is “physically“ prepared like a veteran athlete who trains hard. Once the chance presents itself, he/ she is able to seize it. Since chance is rare, and fleeting, any
15、one who desires success should always be ready to seize the opportunity when it appears. For one thing, he/she should constantly sharpen his/her skills to be “physically“ prepared; for another, he/she should have his/her eyes open for opportunity to stay “mentally“ prepared. 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 We ha
16、ve been taught not to lie and to be honest since childhood. However, in our daily lives we still have to tell white lies from time to time. From my viewpoint, white lies are indispensable in certain circumstances. The reasons are as follows. Firstly, white lies bring harmony to our lives sometimes.
17、When a friend gives us a gift and asks us if we are fond of it, it is better to say yes even if we do not feel very contented. Secondly, sometimes white lies help people achieve success. Forest Gump was born mentally deficient. However, his mother used white lies to encourage him. She told him that
18、he was not different from other normal kids. That eventually made Forest a national hero. To sum up, white lies help us avoid embarrassment and raise others confidence. Indeed honesty is an important virtue, but white lies, in some cases, should be tolerated. 【知识模块】 作文 5 【正确答案】 As can be seen from t
19、he picture, a man named James is late for work again. This picture depicts something that haunts people of almost all age groups: unpunctuality. Of course, everyone is late sometimes due to unavoidable circumstances. But I think wed better try our best to be punctual as the importance of punctuality
20、 is demonstrated in each and every aspect of work and life. To begin with, punctuality is one of the most valued qualities in todays business. To be late for an appointed meeting with ones customers may send out a clear signal that he is untrustworthy. In this way, ones career may be hindered by his
21、 bad sense of time. Secondly, being punctual is a sign of respect. If you want to win others respect and make friends with others, you should learn to be punctual. For my part, to understand the importance of punctuality and raise the awareness is the root of being punctual. And since punctuality is such a precious quality, we should make every effort to cultivate the habit of punctuality. 【知识模块】 作文
