2017年英语四级作文真题1：整容
1.近年来，整容现象屡见不鲜
2.出现这一现象的原因
3.我对这一现象的看法和建议
On Cosmetic Surgeries
In recent years,there have appeared more and more artificial beauties around us.Not only those actresses but also many ordinary women are crazy about cosmetic surgeries.They fail to resist the temptation of becoming more beautiful by changing some parts of their bodies within a few hours’ surgery.
What are responsible for the prevalence of cosmetic surgeries? Firstly,thanks to the development of shaping techniques,the chances of successful surgeries have increased greatly,which makes more people begin to believe and accept cosmetic surgeries.Secondly, with the improvement of living standard,people have more money to satisfy their nature of pursuing beauty.
From my point of view,cosmetic surgeries have their necessity of existence in modern society.They do help some people build confidence by giving them a beautiful face or figure. However,cosmetic surgeries cannot bring permanent beauty and might be dangerous.Besides,I think one’s inner beauty is more important.Therefore,I suggest that people should think twice before deciding to accept cosmetic surgeries.
2017年英语四级作文真题2：自私和贪婪
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “"Nowadays People Are Selfish and Greedy. "Do You Agree or Disagree with This Point of View?”. You may cite some examples to support your view. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
Selfish and Greedy
There is no doubt that some people are selfish and greedy. For example,some merchants sell their fake commodities at the market place for more profit. They are rich and want to be richer. There are also government officials who sell people's trust. Senior officials who take bribes by selling the power in their hands are not a few. Those people believe in the precept "Everyone for himself and the devil take the hind most."
However, the majority of people are neither selfish nor greedy. They contribute much and ask for little. Countless examples can be found around us, the PLA soldiers who sacrificed themselves for saving people's lives in fighting the disastrous floods and the warriors in white who risked their lives to save SARS victims being two of the most typical contrast to the selfish and corrupt official they are heroes, who set up glorious images for us.
The idea that nowadays people are selfish and greedy is probably attributed to the influence of the mass media which tend to over exaggerate the negative aspects of life. Many newspapers, particularly many local evening papers, and TV films play up nastiness by reporting and showing too much about violence and sex. A lot of books, too, portray selfishness and greed to seek sensational effect and economic profit. I wonder whether they are selfish and greedy, too?
2017年英语四级作文真题3：知识之美
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take that away from you." You can cite examples to illustrate the beauty and features of knowledge. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The Beauty of Knowledge
Praise of knowledge has never come to an end since ancient times. Apparently, knowledge is a treasure that everybody volunteers to possess and much of success could be attributed to it directly or indirectly.
As far as I am concerned, the beauty of knowledge can be explained in three aspects.
Firstly, knowledge is open to all human beings. People can learn whatever they wish in one way or another. Secondly, knowledge learnt can be reflected in one's later life, so that one knows how to savor the present moment in peaceful times and how to deal with problems in difficult times. Last but not least, one of the most prominent features of knowledge is that one carries it throughout his life. Even if one loses a large fortune, he will never be a beggar if he already knows how to make money.
To sum up, knowledge is of great importance in one's lifetime. It is advisable that one should learn the beauty of knowledge and enjoy the process of learning.
2017年英语四级作文真题4：少儿真人秀
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic Children’s participation in reality shows. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Children’s participation in reality shows
Nowadays, it has become a trend for children to participate in reality shows. However, is it really good for them?
There are two sides for each coin. On one hand, participating in reality shows is good for children. First, it can make children more courageous and more confident. Second, some shows such as outdoor shows can make children more independent. For example, in some shows, children are required to accomplish some tasks without their parents accompanying them. That is a good way to train the children.
On the other hand, children’s participation in reality shows may cause some disadvantages to them. For instance, children may become vainglorious if they win some fame from the shows. They may tend to pay more attention to undeserved reputation instead of studying hard. They may overlook the importance of working hard.
As a result, you really need to think carefully before you take your children to reality shows. I personally feel that these shows make the children grow up too fast. Why not just let them be children?
2017年英语四级作文真题5：生活的意义与目的
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away." You can cite examples to illustrate your point of view. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The Meaning and Purpose of Life
Everyone may encounter a scene when he or she wonders what the meaning and purpose of life is. Answers to this question vary from person to person. As for me, I agree with the view that the meaning of life is to discover your gift and the purpose of life is to make the best of it.
On one hand, one's gift could be the source of his inner happiness, providing spiritual impetus and correct orientation. Take the world-renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang as an example. His gift was noticed before he was 3 years old, which laid the foundation of his glorious life. On the other hand, proper use of talent helps people to realize their value in a positive way, thus making contribution to the society as a whole. For instance, Isaac Newton made a universally amazing discovery by digging into his gift and finding the Newton's law of gravitation.
In conclusion, let's search for our true gift and utilize it to the fullest to achieve a happy and valuable life.
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英语四级作文常用转折词汇
一、文章及段落起始常用的过渡词语
to begin with (首先); generally speaking (总体上讲); first of all (第一，首先); in the first place (首先)
二、文章及段落结尾常用的过渡词语
therefore, thus (因此); in conclusion (最后); in brief, in a nutshell (简言之); to sum up (总而言之); in a word (总之)
三、常用表示先后次序的过渡词语
first (第一);second (第二);next (其次，然后); eventually (最后，最终)
since then (自此以后); afterward (以后，随后); meanwhile (同时)
therefore (因而); immediately (立刻);finally (最后，最终)
四、常用表示因果关系的过渡词语
Accordingly (于是); for this reason (由于这个原因); as a result of (由……的结果); in this way (这样); consequently (结果，因此); due to(由于……);
Therefore (因而); because of (因为); thus (这样)
五、常用表示比较和对比的过渡词语
In contrast with (和……成对照); similarly (同样);whereas (然而); on the contrary (相反); different from (与……不同);likewise (同样); equally important (同样重要); on the other hand (另一方面)
六、常用表示举例的过渡词语
A case in point (恰当的例子);for example (举例);namely/that is (即，这就是说); for instance (举例)
七、常用表示强调的过渡词语
Furthermore (此外);moreover (而且); besides (此外);in fact (实际上);
Also (而且，也); indeed (的确); again (另外，还); in particular (尤其，特别); naturally (当然，自然，必然)
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