1、英语四级作文范文集锦一、考试之于你的意义My Views on ExaminationNowadays the examination is used as a chief means of deciding whether a student succeeds or fails in mastering a particular subject in most colleges and universities. Although it is efficient, its side effects are also enormous.On the one hand, examinations
2、 lower the standards of teaching. Since teachers are often judged by examination results, they are reduced to training their students in exam techniques. No subjects can be taught successfully if treating exam as a gole . On the other hand, the most undesirable effect is that examinations encourage
3、bad study habits. A examination is not the only criterion for driving the students to memorize mechanically, but to think creatively instead.In fact, few of us admit that examinations can contribute anything really important to the students academic development. If that is the case, why cannot we ma
4、ke a change and devise something more efficient and reliable than examinations?二、那些年陪伴我们的理想IdealsEveryone has his ideals. A businessman wishes to make greater profit; a farmer expects plumper harvests; a student tries to learn more and better.However, one should be sensible about whether his ideal i
5、s well founded or not. If it is, one has to plan and work hard for its realization. Effort, skill and persistence are all necessary. And very often, one has to get help from others, including advice and support in one form or another.My ideal is tobecome a doctor. It is said that the field of medici
6、ne is a well-paid profession, but I take it as a lofty profession entrusted with saving peoples lives. To realize my ideal I have concentrated on laboratory work to develop the analytical skills necessary to become a qualified doctor. I believe that I will realize this ideal one day.三、宿舍生活On a Harmo
7、nious Dormitory LifeDormitory life is an indispensable part of college life. But sometimes the harmony in the dormitory is disturbed in one way or another.As is known to all, a harmonious dormitory life is important to college students and benefits all the members. On the one hand, we can have a goo
8、d rest and put our heart into study. On the other hand, we will have a good mood and enjoy being together.There are several ways to create and maintain a harmonious dormitory life. Firstly, you have to evaluate your life-style and try to get rid of your dirty habits, if there are any. Secondly, when
9、 an annoying situation arises, youll just have to learn to tolerate each other and co-exist. Thirdly, youll have to share with each other and make good friends.In conclusion, we should try our best to build harmonious dormitory life for the sake of good study and good life.四、校园活动Campus ActivitiesCam
10、pus activities have been organized in many universities and colleges.These activities range from academie to recreational, such as academic reports, speech contests, poets club, painting clubs, singing and dancing groups, etc.These activities provide students with two major advantages. First of all,
11、 they play a positive role in improving students studies. Due to their heavy schedules, students are often buried in textbooks and seldom expose themselves to a colorful life. But the various activities provide opportunities for them to relax themselves and enrich their minds. In addition, the activ
12、ities also serve students living in the ivory tower more chances to get in touch with society. From these activities, the participants have to leave the classroom and get to know the society.All these offer an important means for students to broaden their horizons. By participating in campus activit
13、ies, they have fulfilled university life and in turn help campus activities to grow and flourish.五、论”双电“的影响力The Influence of Television and MoviesThere is no doubt that watching television and movies can influence the way that people behave. Moreover, it seems that people are spending more and more
14、time watching some sort of visual entertainment, whether it is television, a video tape or a DVD. Therefore, the effects of visual media cannot be ignored.One obvious effect of these media is that watching them induces people to buy certain products. Television advertising is widespread and, nowaday
15、s, even movie theaters permit advertisements. Another way TV and the movies affect people is that they give people either a broader view of the world or a distorted one, depending on what type of program they watch. Those who watch news and educational program can learn many new things while those w
16、ho watch primarily entertainment shows may come to believe that most people in the world possess great wealth and good looks. It may make thembecome dissatisfied with their own lives. Finally, perhaps the most susceptible viewers are children, who may be unable to tell fact from fiction and may try
17、to imitate acts that they see on TV or in the movies.With the ever-increasing popularity of video entertainment, society must pay attention to these effects. Television and movies, while entertaining and informative, cannot take the place of real experience.六、都市生活The Advantages of City LifeThere are
18、 undeniable advantages to both life in a big city and in a small town. The former offers more excitement and convenience while the latter offers a cleaner, quieter and often friendlier place to live. However, despite the advantages of small town life, I prefer to live in a big city for several reaso
19、ns.First, life in the city is more convenient. More goods are available and stores are open later. Also, there is better public transportation so it is easier to get around. I can find almost anything I want easily in the city. Second, there are more ways to spend leisure time in the city. There are
20、 many places I can go to meet friends and have fun. Finally, and most importantly, the city offers more educational and career opportunities. The city often attracts the best teachers and the best companies. There is also a wider choice of jobs so it is easier to move up the career ladder.For all of these reasons, I prefer to live in the city. Although I sometimes miss the fresh air and quiet life of a small town, nothing can make up for the opportunities that the city offers me. If one wants to be successful, I believe the best place to live is the city.