新编大学英语4课后作文(浙江大学)

Unit 1

Directions: Write a composition on either of the following topics. Use at least 6 words or phrases in your composition from the list below.

1) My Favorite Pastime

2) How People Spend Their Leisure Time

My Favorite Pastime

Sample 1

My favorite pastime is writing. You may not think it is a pastime. But to me it is, because it is a form of relaxation that takes my mind away from other things when I feel tired.

I began to like writing when I was a pupil in primary school. I was imaginative and created many interesting stories at that time. When I told my stories to my friends on our way home from school, they enjoyed them. Then telling a story I wrote on the way back home soon became my regular practice. That made me really happy. I had never thought of writing as entertainment before. Sometimes I wrote down my stories and passed them around among my classmates.

When I was in high school, I began to like poems. This was because of the influence of my best friend. She liked poems very much, so gradually I learned to appreciate poems. When I am writing poems, I can concentrate for a long time, totally losing myself. No matter whether I am happy or sad I start writing poems to express myself.

Let me tell you a little secret. Now I'm writing a science fiction about time travel. I'm sure it is original and interesting. However, writing definitely takes time, and how I wish I could have more time to pursue this hobby. I may not become a professional writer, but I will always enjoy writing. (238 words)

Sample 2

I usually spend my leisure time on various things such as watching TV, reading, swimming and playing table tennis. But if you ask me what's my favorite pastime, I woulddefinitely say that it is playing computer games.

I like computer games and surfing on the Internet. Many people believe playing computer games is harmful to one's health, especially to the eyes. But I don't quite agree. I think playing computer games benefits me. First, as a way of relaxation, it also gives me a sense of accomplishment. Secondly, I gain a lot of knowledge I cannot find in textbooks. For instance, when I played Civilization II, I began to realize the importance of science, because it was impossible to defeat the enemy in the game if you didn't develop science. Finally and most

importantly, I have to use an English-Chinese dictionary from time to time because most of the games are in English. So the more games I play, the greater progress I make in English. The games are entertaining and instructive.

I also like surfing on the Internet. There is a huge amount of information there. It has become more and more popular and important. It is said that those who control the Internet will conquer the world in the future. That is perhaps an illusion but I want to be a master of the future.

In a word, I like playing with my computer very much. It appeals to my curiosity and my desire to escape from the limited world of my room. (255 words)

How People Spend Their Leisure Time

Sample 1

Many people are often very busy with various things at work or at home so they have no time for entertainment. But this is really bad for one's health. So we should make an effort to look for relaxation. A proverb says, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."

People in different regions may have different forms of activities. In China one of the most popular activities is traveling, especially going to the remote areas which are not seriously polluted. These isolated locations appeal to travelers who want to get close to nature because they are tired of stressful city life.

Other people who can afford neither the time nor the money for travel will stay at home, watching TV, going to the movies or concerts, or inviting some friends over for a party. Children like to go to the park, play computer games, and participate in sports. Young women like to go shopping while young men prefer to stay at home, watching TV and drinking tea.

The popularity of pastimes varies according to age, sex, personality and financial situations. Whatever one's pastime is, I'm sure that after it he or she will feel relaxed, more refreshed and ready to start a new day's work. Pastimes offer a way to take one's mind away from the stresses of everyday life. (220 words)

Sample 2

Nowadays leisure activities are popular not only with wealthy people but also with people with low incomes. There are entertainment pages in the newspapers that give information on how you can spend your leisure time. Different people prefer different types of entertainment depending on the season, their personality and income. Some people like to spend their leisure time relaxing indoors, pursuing their hobbies. Others look for outdoorrelaxation.

In the spring when it is warm, nature becomes more and more beautiful with trees and grass turning green and flowers blossoming. It is a good time for people to go sightseeing, boating, and picnicking. In summer, it is too hot outdoors, so they like to stay at home, enjoying cold watermelon or ice cream.

People who like reading will go to the library instead of visiting scenic spots. For them, books are everything. They'd like to bury their heads in books, ignoring everything else. Contrary to these people, there are always individuals who require more exciting activities like rock climbing,

bungee jumping, ballooning and so on. These attractions appeal to the sense of adventure that is typical of them. (190 words)

Unit 2

Directions: Write a composition on either of the following topics. Use at least 6 of the words and phrases from the box.

1) Is writing better than calling?

2) Words I Will Never Forget

Is Writing Better than Calling?

Sample 1

The conventional way of sending messages is writing a letter. Though it takes a lot of time, it is one of the most commonly used ways of communication. With the development of science and technology, the telephone emerged and it becomes so popular that it is indispensable in our daily life.

It is difficult to say which is better. Every means of communication has its advantages and disadvantages. Writing a letter is not only a means of communication, but also a kind of pleasure. What is more, the letters can be kept and read again and again. Sometimes they are inspiring, and sometimes they are encouraging. You can write a lot of things in a letter and it does not cost you much to mail it. But it is slow, and you have to wait a long time to get a response from your friends. On the other hand, making telephone calls is much faster, so they are more appropriate when you need a quick reply. They also enable you to hear your friends' voice, which gives you a wonderful feeling. It is so easy just to pick up the phone and call whereas writing takes more energy. But telephoning is expensive, and sometimes you cannot remember all the comments that are made because calls are transient, and cannot be kept for reading later like treasured letters.

So it is very hard to say which is better. The only thing we can do is to make a wise choice between writing and calling according to the situation. (258 words)

Sample 2

Are letters better than telephone calls? My answer is yes.

My first reason is that letters can be kept for a long time. I treasure all the letters from my friends and reread them in my spare time. To me they are the symbols of friendship. Every time I feel exhausted or lonely, they give me encouragement and strength. Letters are an inspiring source of courage.

My second reason is that the words in the letters are written after rumination, while calls are not. When you write a letter you have enough time to think about how to express your ideas, so you won't say anything that shouldn't be said. But when you are talking on the phone, sometimes

you say something unconsciously that you may regret, or you may make a comment that is misunderstood or that hurts your friend.

For some cases, such as love letters, writing is more romantic. Words on a page seem more expressive. Sometimes you feel more confident writing your feelings than conveying them over the phone. (172 words)

Words I Will Never Forget

Sample 1

Whenever I listen to the inspiring song "Cordial Hero", I escape into the past. I think about many extraordinary days I went through. In those days when I was pessimistic, overwhelmed with difficulties, the song would summon up my courage and uplift me. Then, I could feel that my strength was reinforced and that my body had a renewed source of energy. I would be more confident and ready to handle everything.

The following words gave me great encouragement: "How can we see a rainbow without a storm? No one can succeed without effort." When I was worried about tests, when I was misunderstood or criticized by others, or when things went against my expectations, the song seemed to say to me: Listen, life isn't a wide smooth road, there will be some muddy paths ahead. No one can avoid this. Instead we should be grateful to difficulties because they enable us to mature. With each challenge being overcome we learn to get over our problems more easily.

Many years have flown by, and many things have passed. But this beautiful song and its expressive words are always around me and encouraging me to brave the storm. (195 words) Sample 2

I was raised in the countryside by my grandmother. She was a very courageous and inspiring woman and was very beautiful, too. In comparison with her and some of my classmates, I always felt that I was not pretty. In fact, when I was in middle school, I thought I was ugly and because of these negative feelings I was not very confident. I often felt self-conscious.

One day when I was walking with my grandmother, we met one of her friends. We talked for a few minutes. Just as my grandmother's friend was about to leave, she turned to me and said, "Xiaowen, you look very beautiful today in that green dress."

No one had ever made a comment like that to me before. It was so encouraging. Suddenly I felt confident and happy. I couldn't believe that some one would describe me as beautiful. It's true that those words turned my life around. And I admit that I treasured that green dress for a long time. (171 words)

Unit 3

Directions: Follow the procedure to conduct a survey to find out the students' view of the following topic: Who are teachers' pets, boys or girls?

Procedure:

1) Design a written questionnaire.

2) Interview at least 30 students.

3) Write a report of your survey, analyzing the answers of the respondents to your questions both in the questionnaire and the interview. Use at least 6 words or phrases in your composition from the list below. Remember to write neatly, whether you are male or female.

Sample 1

Who Are Teachers' Pets, Boys or Girls?

This is a difficult question that I can't really answer on my own, so I made a surveyamong 30 other students for their opinions. There were 9 boys and 21 girls among them. I gave them each two statements and asked them whether they agreed or disagreed and why. I have chosen some of the interesting comments.

"The teachers' pets are the top students. That's fair." Seventeen students agreed with this opinion. They said it was natural because people always like the best things or the best people. In addition, it is easy for the top students to draw the teachers' attention. Average students have fewer chances to have close contact with teachers, let alone to be their pets.

"Male teachers tend to like girls better and female teachers tend to like boys better." Five students agreed with this statement. They said that which gender will be the teacher's pets depends on the teacher's gender. Obviously, it is all because of the attraction between the sexes.

Four students didn't agree with either statement because teachers like boys more than girls. They said that teachers always think boys are smarter than girls. Teachers are used to asking boys to answer questions and letting them do hands-on work. One person said it was not because teachers liked boys better, but because they think girls are afraid of losing face.

Finally, there were four students who thought teachers like girls more than boys because girls are more obedient and neat. They can, and will, help teachers do things. They also said that girls generally got higher marks.

I think teachers in China are fairer than those in the West. When I read "Boys Are Teachers' Pets" I was surprised. I never thought girls would be ignored even if they were good students. Perhaps some teachers prefer girls in primary school and boys in middle school. But, all in all, I think the top students are always teachers' pets.

Sample 2

Who Are Teachers' Pets, Boys or Girls?

To answer this question, we designed a questionnaire and gave it to 30 students. They just had to put a mark in the square that corresponded to their opinion. We then analyzedthe results of our survey. The results of the survey are shown in the following table:

According to the results of the survey, we can see that in primary school girls are thought of as teachers' pets. When they are very young, boys are naughtier than girls, and the latter are generally very well-behaved.

As they get older, boys are more likely to be teachers' pets. In middle school, boysperform better in subjects like math and physics. Boys are thought to be cleverer than girls. As teenagers, both girls and boys are well-behaved. Since boys are no longer naughty, it is easier for them to become teachers' pets.

Most students feel that neither boys nor girls become teachers' pets in college. Teachers don't know their students as well as teachers in junior or senior middle school, so they don't have pets.

According to the results of our survey, we can conclude that whether boys or girls are teachers' pets depends on their age.

Unit 4

Directions: Write a composition entitled "How to Encourage Creativity in Students?" based on the ideas you have come up with in your discussion in Activity 7 in Further Development.

How to Encourage Creativity in Students?

Sample 1

Success has often been linked to creativity. However, more and more evidence proves that school education seems to discourage creativity in students. First, students should be allowed to free their imagination. Students also have rights to produce strange drawings and ask foolish questions, for they can sometimes lead to creativity.

Don't look down on children's tricks and games. Play is an important step on the road to the success of the greatest scientists and artists. According to research on the human brain, the two halves of the human brain do different kinds of work in everyday life. The left half manages tasks related to logical reasoning and language skills. The right half controls things such as drawing, music, imagination, and even dreams.

Of course, praising good ideas and encouraging unusual points of view are important ways to encourage creative thinking. However, the real answer lies in encouraging students to think in pictures and to express themselves in simple drawings. It might be a good way to let the right half of their brains do exercises. Besides, letting students do imaginative assignments like making up stories and encouraging them to daydream when they are free are also effective ways to wake up their creativity. (203 words)

Sample 2

First of all, students should be encouraged to have hands-on experience as much as possible. If a student is interested in machines, let him/her make car models, for example. If a student likes clothes, he/she should have the opportunity to sew a garment for himself/herself. Students can also be encouraged to design something they have never seen before. In brief, they can use their imagination and knowledge to do whatever they can and whatever they like.

Of course, when they encounter difficulties, as their teacher, I'll be ready to help them if they need my help. But it doesn't mean I will do everything for them. Instead of telling them the answer right away, I will engage them to solve the problem themselves. When the student manages to solve the problem, he will gain more confidence and will be more willing to rely on himself/herself for solutions in the future. Thus the student will become more and more creative.

At the same time, students should read, think and discuss with others. This process will enable them to gain inspiration from other people. For example they can read about famous inventors and examples of creativity. In addition, students should be allowed to have foolish ideas and make mistakes. This will help create a good atmosphere for creative thought. (225 words)

Unit 5

Directions: Write a composition on either of the following topics. Use at least 6 of the words or phrases from the box below.

1) The Athletes I Admire Most

2) Athletes Should (Not) Be Role Models

Sample 1

The Athlete I Admire Most

The athlete I admire most is Burgcamp. He is a world famous soccer star. He has comprehensive skills, so he shines as a forward. He always lives up to his fans' expectations. He enabled his club team to win the British Championship. He is a fair player and isn't violent. So he is welcome anywhere and at any time. Perhaps you think the performance of soccer stars such as Ronaldo and Michael Owen is also excellent and you wonder why I admire Burgcamp most. Now let me tell you the reasons.

First of all, he is Dutch. I like Holland very much. It is a very small, beautiful and civilized country. I think the Dutch are full of wisdom and courage. They filled the sea with soil and constructed dams to keep the sea water out. Burgcamp is a hero in the eyes of Dutch people

because he has brought glory to their nation and contributed to the positive image of the Dutch people.

Secondly, I like the Dutch National Team very much. The members wear orange sportswear. Orange is the color I like best, because it means passion, energy and intensity. The members of the Dutch National Team give you these feelings. I think the Italians are too conservative, while the Brazilians are so rash that they lack cooperation. But the Dutch are very brilliant. They are well-organized, and Burgcamp is the soul of the team. He is a true role model. That's why I admire him the most. (249 words)

Sample 2

The Athletes I Admire Most

Although we were asked to write about the athlete we admire most, I would like to write about two athletes: Shen Xue (申雪) and Zhao Hongbo (赵宏博). They are Chinese pair skaters and have won many championships. Their performances have thrilled audiences all over the world. They are now among the top athletes in figure skating and will probably win a medal at the next Olympic Games.

I admire them for many reasons. First, the beauty and intensity of their skating has contributed to the popularity of figure skating in China. Many young skaters will follow their lead. Second, I admire their indomitable spirit. If they fall, they get up and continue skating. They are hardworking and courageous. I also admire their teamwork. Pair skaters have to be strong individual skaters and at the same time they must be in harmony with each other and with the music. Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo are my role models. (155 words)

Sample 3

Athletes Should Be Role Models

Whether they like it or not athletes are role models. If they participate in national or international sports and win, we admire them. We don't necessarily worship them, but we think about their courage and determination when we are discouraged.

Most athletes are examples of good qualities. They aim for perfection and they have a lot of self-discipline. These are positive characteristics that I would like to have. Since we live in a competitive world today, we need the qualities that athletes have in order to succeed.

Some athletes, however, do not measure up to our expectations. They become greedy and selfish. Perhaps they think that because they are famous they can do anything they want. Some athletes become very rich and powerful. But the Chinese athletes I admire are not in that category. They are positive role models.

The role models we choose can come from any walk of life. In a sense, athletes are the center of attention, we can watch their performance on television or we can read about them in the newspaper. We can talk about them with our friends. Athletes are like public heroes that can inspire us. (193 words)

Sample 4

Athletes Should Not Be Role Models

Athletes are specialists in physical performance. They excel in athletic skills but they cannot be expected to be excellent or knowledgeable in other areas. They train all the time to be competitive and to win games.

I am not interested in sports and I am not an athlete, so I do not see how athletes could be role models for me. I hope to become a scientist, therefore my role models are not sports stars.

How can one admire athletes like Mike Tyson? He is greedy and selfish and he is actually a criminal. Many athletes have so much money that they believe they don't have to care about other people. They do not give back anything to their community. They do not accept their social responsibility but enjoy being put on a pedestal by fans who worship them. They think they are above other people in society. I admire people who contribute to the society, not people who think they are superior to others.

Indeed，Michael Jordan is a very famous basketball player. He worked very hard to reach perfection. Everyone in the world knows him because he is a star and he is in many advertisements. He has become very rich not only because he is a professional athlete but also because he endorses many brand names like Nike. But I never value all these things, so why should I choose him as a role model? (238 words)

Unit6

Directions: Write a composition entitled "Are Environmental Risks Worth Taking?" basing on the results of your discussion in Activity 5 in Part Three.

Are Environmental Risks Worth Taking?

Sample 1

It seems that environmental risks are worth taking. China is a great nation and she must develop her economy to improve the living conditions of the people. In order to do this, she has to take risks of all kinds. Pollution is one of the major consequences of technological and economic growth.

If stricter controls are placed on companies and if laws are made to help limit pollution, we can minimize the risks on the environment. Unfortunately, installing anti-pollution devices on chimneys and cleaning up the rivers and lakes are very costly. And very often people are near-sighted when they make their choices.

It is too late to turn back. The market economy has brought many good changes that have improved people's lives. Progress of any kind has always involved risks. We must be prepared to take risks in order to move ahead. However, we must not move blindly. We must remain vigilant with regard to the environmental consequences of our economic development. We must not proceed so quickly that we put the health of the population at risk. (179 words) Sample 2

I don't think environmental risks are worth taking. Man has already done too much damage to the planet. We will all suffer the consequences of increased global warming, massive pollution

of rivers and oceans, and continuous destruction of forests. We must start looking for more ways to improve the environment rather than continuing to damage it.

Of course, we all want to have a more comfortable life. We want all the modern devices such as refrigerators, television sets, air-conditioners and other household items that bring us convenience and comfort. We want cars instead of bicycles so as to travel faster and over longer distances. We want to be able to buy more and more things. But at what cost? If we produce more garbage, if we pollute the air, the land and the great rivers more seriously, we will not be able to breathe fresh air or drink clean water. Health risks will increase and our life span will decrease.

So the environmental risks are not worth taking at all in the long run. The short-term gains can't outweigh the long-term pain and suffering. We shouldn't use our own hands to destroy the place we are living in and our future generations will depend on for their living. (208 words)

Unit 7

1) Directions: Write a letter or essay as a response to Bob Greene's "Those College Finals". Explain why you agree or disagree with him.

A possible outline:

A. Summarize Greene's points

B. Comment on each of his main points

e.g. Can one always bring a book along in real life?

Is real life an open-book test?

Is real life much easier than college life?

C. Conclusion

2) Directions: Write an anecdote about your school life that you think is funny. Read it to your classmates next time you have an English class.

1) Sample

Dear friend,

After I read your essay "Those College Finals", some questions pop into my mind. You said that the most miserable moment of a college student's life is during final exam week, that real life is an open-book test, and that real life is much easier than college life.

However, I don't quite agree with you. Firstly, the purposes of finals are to show how students are getting on with their studies, help them find their weaknesses and have a better grasp of what they have learned. If one works hard at other times, one shouldn't be afraid of finals. The final exam week is thus by no means the most miserable moment. Secondly, in real life, we can't anticipate what will happen tomorrow and don't know what should be prepared for. So it is not easier. On the contrary, it is much more difficult than college life.

So I think you need to take a closer look at college life and real life, gain a better understanding of both so that you won't go to extremes. I hope you'll be more positive towards the world. (189 words)

Yours sincerely,

2) Sample

When the National Entrance Exam was approaching, simulated tests became more frequent. One morning, we had a math test first. It was very difficult and we were all very depressed. The physics test would soon follow. We all begged the teacher not to give it, but he wouldn't listen. We could do nothing but take it. It was even more difficult. You can imagine how frustrated and exhausted we were when we left the classroom around noon.

That afternoon, we had two hours of English. To our despair, the English teacher had a pile of papers too! Perhaps she saw we were all tired, she didn't distribute the papers at once. Instead, she asked us, "Wouldn't you like to have an English test today?" We were almost paralyzed by too many tests and too many failures, so we shouted in chorus, "No!" She was astonished. A few seconds later, she said, "No, we won't have the test today." (160 words)

Unit 8

Directions: Write a description of an event when time seemed to pass extremely fast or slow. Try to focus on your perceptions of time and describe as vividly as possible. The following are occasions when time seems to pass very slowly or quickly.

Occasions when time seems to pass very slowly:

Standing in a long queue/line; waiting for something important to happen or some important results to be announced; attending a boring lecture; sitting through some meetings; washing clothes; having nothing to do; riding the bus or train on the way home; working in the field on a hot, sunny day; staying in the hospital; running a long-distance raceOccasions when time seems to pass very quickly:

During an exam; working on the computer; playing video games; playing cards; at the end of the year/term; telephoning parents/friends; visiting friends; approaching a deadline; enjoying a holiday; doing fun work.

Sample 1

A Race Against Time

Sometimes time passes slowly, and sometimes it passes quickly. For example, it happened to me on the playground one day. We were having a PE lesson and timing a 1,000-meter race. When my turn came, I became nervous and I knew I would have a hard time. After a while, I dropped to the last. I tried my best to keep up with the rest of the group, but the distance between them and me became longer and longer. I said to myself, "I am the last one!" I became increasingly nervous. Soon I was out of breath and worn out. My legs seemed so heavy that they

moved very slowly and I couldn't control them. At the same time I was thirsty and got a stuffy nose. I thought of quitting, but I couldn't. I had no choice but to continue.

I finally finished the race. A classmate asked me, "How do you feel?" "Terrible," I said. "The past few minutes seemed like an hour." Almost at the same time, I heard the teacher's voice, "The last runner's time: 4 minutes and 27 seconds." I couldn't believe my ears. (190 words) Sample 2

Time Flies

We bought a computer for our dormitory a month ago. At first we all promised not to play computer games, but later, we all broke our promises.

Last Sunday evening, I was going to do some homework. It was 5:30 p.m. and I thought I had plenty of time to finish it that evening. At that time, my roommates were playing the game "Need for Speed III". They cheered when they won the game and attracted my attention. I couldn't resist the temptation and said, "Let me have a try." How exciting it was! I sat in front of the computer as if I were in a racing car. I ran into a corner and stepped on the gas and rushed ahead and won. Sometimes I made a mistake and the car turned over, but I didn't lose heart. Again and again I played. Again and again I wanted to play agai n… I didn't care what time it was.

I thought it was still early.

Time flew and four hours passed before I knew it. I was astonished when I looked at my watch. It's impossible, I thought, because it seemed to me like only a little while. I jumped off the stool and started at once to do my homework. I tried my best but couldn't finish it as I had planned to. (224 words)

Unit 9

Directions: Write a composition on the subject you chose for the opinion poll in Exercise 2 of Further Development and discuss the different views of your classmates on the subject.

Sample

I conducted a poll among my classmates to get their views on the subject “Work and Life in the 21st Century.” Below are my questionnaire and the answers. (I interviewed six boys and four girls.)

1) Do you think the development of the Internet will reduce communication between people?

2) Do you like to work and do shopping at home?

3) Do you think more cars will bring more pollution and traffic problems rather than greater convenience and higher efficiency?

4) Do you think we human beings can control pollution in the future?

5) Do you think in the 21st century our national culture will be assimilated by foreign culture?

6) Do you have full confidence in living in a highly developed society?

Questions 1 and 2 show that the majority of students really don't like a society which is highly developed but silent. A world which is full of computers and loneliness, and lack of emotions is not what we want from the future. From Question 3, we can see that people show great concern about the environment. We have only one earth. In this century we should go all out to protect the earth and reduce pollution. Most of them are optimistic about our pollution control. The majority of the students I interviewed think we Chinese should keep our national culture and try to communicate more with people with a different cultural background. Almost all the students interviewed look forward to a whole new world in the years to come of this century. (281 words)

Unit 10

Directions: Now write a composition on the topic "Who Is More Intelligent, Man or Other Animals?" You may use what you can get from the passage entitled "Man Versus Animals" and Activity 5 of Further Development.

Man Versus Other Animals

It's a tough mission to compare man with other animals. As is known to all, human beings are a wonder of evolution. Thanks to our brilliant brain, we can turn the tough environment into our warm homes and do not have to hunt for food as many of the other animals do. We can write down our history, and tell others the news today. We can create different materials from the same source. On this point, we are more intelligent than other animals.

Though now we live in a way totally different from wild lives, we are still members of the planet and we must play a part in the world. The truth that we still belong to the animal world should never be forgotten. We must also obey the rules of nature, and try our best to develop a harmonious relationship between human beings and wildlife. Without this recognition, we are inferior even to bacteria. Unfortunately, we often do foolish things. We violate the laws of nature by killing animals, damaging or destroying our home planet. As a result, we are making the earth unsuitable for living for our future generations.

As we know, we share the earth with other kinds of living beings. We should respect any other forms of life in the world. That's the attitude we should have as the only form of conscious life on the planet. (230 words)

Man Is More Intelligent than Other Animals

When it comes to whether man is more intelligent than other animals, opinions may differ from person to person. Some people who insist on man's superior intelligence say that a number of factors could support their view on this topic. The following are some of the most critical ones.

In the first place, man is clever and able to make his environment a better place to live in. Maybe this makes man more ambitious and ensures man a better position to develop and create what he needs. We can grow vegetables even in the desert. Furthermore, humans can design

and produce all kinds of tools and use them to work more efficiently. The development of agriculture is a good example. Human beings have had such a rich variety of food for them to enjoy and keep healthy. What's more, human beings have the most blessed faculty of speech, which makes man far more superior to other animals. Human beings can communicate with each other easily and get very complicated meanings across. With their written languages, knowledge and information, scientific discoveries and important events can all be recorded to pass down from generation to generation. No other animals can be so advanced as to create and use anything like these.

Sometimes we learn from other animals to develop new equipment. This again shows the intelligence of men. They can take advantage of whatever around them to serve their purposes. Few animals are so smart as to be able to learn from man to live a better life. So obviously man is more intelligent than animals. (259 words)

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Unit 2 Communication Problems Some people say that winning means being rich, some say winning means being powerful, and other think winning means being happy. I think winning means doing what you should do and being good at it. Most of us can only live in this world for no more than 70 or 80 years. We shouldn’t think too much about what we can get form this world. Instead, we should think about what we can leave in this world. The one who can make more contributions to the world is a real winner. For example, cleaning the street is a humble job in many people’s eyes, but in my opinion, street cleaners can also be great winners. They make our city more beautiful. They give us a better environment and consequently a better life. But, on the contrary, some people make money at the cost of the environment. Some are even worse: they cheat or kill others in order to gain power or earn money. Winners or losers? It’s time to give it a second thought. Unit 3 Born to Win Some people say that winning means being rich, some say winning means being powerful, and other think winning means being happy. I think winning means doing what you should do and being good at it. Most of us can only live in this world for no more than 70 or 80 years. We shouldn’t think too much ab out what we can get form this world. Instead, we should think about what we can leave in this world. The one who can make more contributions to the world is a real winner. For example, cleaning the street is a humble job in many people’s eyes, but in my op inion, street cleaners can also be great winners. They make our city more beautiful. They give us a better environment and consequently a better life. But, on the contrary, some people make money at the cost of the environment. Some are even worse: they cheat or kill others in order to gain power or earn money. Winners or losers? It’s time to give it a second thought. Unit 4 Psychology in Our Daily Life Sample1 Psychology plays an important role in our daily life. Our feeling and attitudes color the way we behave. Confidence is a good example. In reality, a great number of people complain that they are not able to do something or that their difficulties are too great to overcome. In some cases, this may be true. But in other cases, it means that these people allow themselves to get discouraged. For example, a confident man can accomplish many things. If you have confidence, you believe you can do things well. You might not always do as well as you hope, but you will try harder the next time. A man who lacks self-confidence might not be able to complete simple tasks. Without confidence you are likely to be nervous, unsure of yourself and confused about what to do and how to do it. You may think you will fail, so as a result you will not try hard enough. As the old saying goes, where is a will, there is a way. In other words, if you have

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Unit1 攻势已经持续了三天，但是我们并没有取得多少进展。我们在前线与敌人交战的部队遇到了强大的抵抗。师长（division commander）命令我们的营（battalion）绕到敌人后方发起突然袭击。然而，要绕到敌人后方，我们必须越过一片沼泽地（marshland）。我们很多人担心会陷入泥潭之中。我们营长决定冒一下险。我们在夜幕掩盖下出发，不顾困难，奋勇向前，幸运的是，夜间温度忽然下降到摄氏度零下20度，烂泥地都结上了冰。由于这寒冷的天气，我们于天亮前到达并从敌人后方发起进攻。这一下扭转了战局。敌人没有戒备，不久便投降了。 The offensive had already lasted three days, but we had not gained much ground. Our troops engaging the enemy at the front were faced with strong/fierce/stiff resistance. The divi-sion commander instructed our battalion to get around to the rear of the enemy and launch a surprise attack. To do so, however, we had to cr oss a marshland and many of us were afraid we might get bogged down in the mud. Our battalion commander decided to take a gamble. We started under cover of darkness and pressed on in spite of great difficulties. By a stroke of luck, the temperature at night suddenly dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius and the marsh froze over. Thanks to the cold weather, we arrived at our destination before dawn and began attacking the enemy from the rear. This turned the tide of the battle. The enemy, caught off guard, soon surrendered. Unit2 汽车在20世纪改变了世界，尤其是在美国和其他工业国家。汽车确实对我们太有用处，但也带来了一些危害，比如声音污染，空气污染以及公路死亡事故。据报导汽车事故被列为全世界导致死伤的主要原因之一。可庆幸的是，吸纳带发明家门正在重新发明汽车新的推进系统（propulsion system），燃料，设计以及制造汽车的手段在过去的十年中得到了迅速发展。例如，通过使用卫星辅助的全球定位系统，汽车里的计算机能给汽车精确定位，随着遥感器的应用，智能汽车能排除不少汽车事故。 Automobiles changed the world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States and other industrialized nations. They are indeed of great use to us, but they have brought some hazards as well , such as noise and air pollution, and highway fatalities. It is reported that automo-bile accidents rank among the leading causes of death and injury throughout the world. Fortu-nately modern innovators are reinventing the automobile. New propulsion systems, fuels, de-signs, and means of manufacturing cars have all developed rapidly in the past decade. For ex-ample, by using the satellite -aided global positioning system (GPS), a computer in the automobile can locate the vehicle's precise position, and with the application of sensors, smart cars can eliminate most car accidents. Unit3 常言道，好的开端是成功的一半。在求职时，求职者事先做好充分的准备是非常重要的。我认为，事先作不作准备常常会影响求职者的成功机会。 我的一位朋友在一家计算机软件公司供职，年薪十万美元左右。他根据自己的经历告诉我说，