Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on the way people communicate and then explain whether electronic communication can replace face-to-face contact. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The modern technology has greatly altered the mode of communication among people. With the help of the Internet, people can easily contact each other anytime anywhere. However, the side effect is that many people have become over-dependent on the Internet and neglected face-to-face communication.
As far as I'm concerned, electronic communication cannot fully replace the direct contact among people. Although it seems to bring everyone together, it actually estranges people and decreases the effectiveness of communication. A typical example is that, traditionally, people working in the same office simply walk to others and talk. Today, however, co-workers tend to send e-mails or instant messages through the Internet even when they are sitting next to each other. As words can never convey the full message, it usually takes much more time and rounds of conversation than face-to-face communication, in which people can discuss more directly with less loss of information.
To conclude, the Internet enables more effective communication in some situations, but over-dependence on it actually pulls people apart.
点评：
本次四级作文形式仍为漫画题，探讨因特网等现代信息技术对人们交流模式的影响。话题贴近日常生活，难度中等。题目要求简述网络的影响，并解释“电子通讯能否替代面对面的交流”，考生需要明确给出正面或反面的观点。
如选择“可以替代”，可考虑从信息技术先进程度、交流方式多样化(文字、语音、视频)等方面举例论述。如选择“不可替代”，则可强调信息技术无法实现的方面，如面对面情感交流、文字信息内容传达的不完整性，或是网络技术的不稳定、不可靠等方面。
2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第二套）
Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on learning and then explain why education doesn't simply mean learning to obtain information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
In the age of knowledge explosion, the Internet opens a magical portal for learners to get access to seemingly incessant information. But is information equal to knowledge? “Once I learn how to use Google, isn't that all the education I really need?” This question fully embodies the prejudiced opinion that as long as people acquire abundant information, they will get proper education.
The reason why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information is that education is not limited to the hard facts or theories students can learn from their textbooks or the Internet. It relates to a wider scope ranging from the obtainment of practical skills to the development of characters, which are hard for students to learn simply by googling. Consequently, comprehensive learning in schools that includes learning knowledge, conducting experiments and communicating with peers is what true education is.
In a word, the Internet does provide valuable information for learners, but people should be fully conscious of the essence of education and learn to tell the right from the wrong.
2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）
Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the increasing use of mobile phones in people's life and then explain the consequences of overusing it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
It is frequently observed that many people keep looking down at their mobile phones whatever they are doing. It is true that mobile phones have brought great convenience to us as we can send short messages, check e-mails, surf the Internet, or watch videos almost anywhere. However, the overuse of mobile phones also leads to some serious problems.
The over-dependence on mobile phones can harm the relationship among friends and family. With mobile phones, people do not talk as much as before. For example, sometimes at dinner tables, instead of chatting and laughing with each other, many people choose to chat with other friends online. In other words, mobile phones help people contacting friends far away more easily at the expense of reducing the communication with those who are sitting right next to them.
In conclusion, mobile phone can be a useful tool in modern life, but overusing it damages interpersonal relationship. There is no point to lose our intimacy with friends and family to modern technology.
点评：
本题漫画探讨手机的广泛使用对人们生活的影响。话题贴近日常生活，难度中等。题目要求简述手机在人们生活中越来越重要的角色，并解释过度使用手机可能带来的后果。
考生主要可以从以下几个角度思考：
1. 对健康的危害;
2. 对人际关系的负面影响;
3. 对个人学习、发展的阻碍。
2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第一套）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your hometown, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?
假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的家乡，你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?
If a foreign friend of mine is coming to my hometown Xiamen, the very place I would like to recommend is, definitely, Gulangyu. It is an island located in the southwest to the Xiamen Island. It is nearly impossible to find a tourist coming to Xiamen without spending a day or two in Gulangyu to enjoy its beauty.
Why would I consider Gulangyu a place of interest which one should never miss? Actually, there are several reasons accounting for it. Firstly, you can enjoy the view of the sea, the golden beaches, and also the magnificent landscape covered by all kinds of plants. That is why the island is called "a garden on the sea". Also, various cafés and restaurants providing local cuisines and snacks will amaze you for sure. What is more, you can learn about the history of the city and of arts after a trip to the historical sites and museums.
Personally, Gulangyu is my favorite place to go whenever I need to relax myself or have fun with friends. So I highly recommend this place to my dear foreign friend and I am sure he or she will fall in love with it at the first sight.
【点评】
这个题目乍一看非常类似于2001年12月的四级书信真题, 欢迎朋友来参观并且给出行程安排, 但是其实不然。据刚刚下战场的同学们回忆，考的文体要求仍然是课上反复强调的“essay”，即常规议论说明文体。虽然今年爆冷没有考察大纲样题中的图画类型，但是这种常规的议论文还是大家比较好掌控的。
所以这个时候，大家是否应该静下心来构思文章的三段落outline：
1. What is the place? A brief description.
2. Why do I recommend this place? Reason 1 2 3
3. Summary/Personal opinion
重点仍应放在课上强调的重点段落-原因分析上，话题可能瞬息万变，不变的是文章写作的基本逻辑框架。
2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第二套）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your campus , what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?
假设你的一位外国朋友来参观你的校园，你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?
If I'm the guide of my foreign friend's visit to our campus, I will choose the Cherry Avenue as our first destination.
As the name implies, the Cherry Avenue is lined with hundreds of neatly-placed cherry blossom trees. It is about 200 meters long and a major scenic spot in our campus. In spring when the cherry trees bloom, the flowers are so dense that looking from a distance, it seems as if the road were surrounded by pink-hued clouds. Especially when there is a breeze, petals of cherry blossoms flutter and fall gently like a drizzle. Such breath-taking scene will put visitors into a kind of trance.
What's more special is the buildings along the avenue. Built in early 1900s, they are now called "cherry blossom castle". They've witnessed the history of our school and even our country. You can learn a lot about our school there.
In a word, a tour to the Cherry Avenue is both an amazing sight-seeing and a great opportunity to know about the culture of our school.
【点评】
本次四级作文一反以往的图片题形式，改为情境式话题作文，可能让准备好图片题写作的同学有点措手不及。不过话题贴近生活，要求介绍大学校园的某个地方，即一篇介绍性的短文，难度不大，只要避免语法错误即可保证得分。想要博出彩拿高分，可以在词汇的丰富性上下功夫，避免同样的词多次出现。
2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following question. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit your China , what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?
假设你的一位外国朋友来参观中国，你最感兴趣的地方想带他/她去看?为什么?
As one of the most bewitching and international cities in China, I strongly recommend you, my dearest friends, to pay a visit to my hometown-Beijing. It is the capital of China for several dynasties over a long period. In the meantime, it has now evolved into the political, cultural and educational center. There are many places of interests here in Beijing, among which the Summer Palace is the most interesting attraction.
The Summer Palace is situated in the western outskirts of Beijing, and it is one of the most classical gardens in China, which enjoys a worldwide reputation. The most alluring scenery is Kunming Lake, with an exquisite building in the middle, and it involves three parts which are mainly used as the ancient empress’s living quarter.
I’m sure you can definitely experience the characteristic and traditional culture of China. Hope you could enjoy your trip!
2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第一套）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a classmate of yours who has influenced you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The Most Impressive Classmate in My College
Without question, Lisa is the person who has influenced my college life most. She is my classmate, who always leaves a deep impression on you by demonstrating her passion for life and the spirit of never yielding, even in the face of extreme challenges. She is the most courageous person I have ever known。
During my college years, it is Lisa that kept teaching me how to live through setbacks in the life journey. I’ll never forget that when I failed in my English examination and I felt overwhelmed, Lisa taught me that failure teaches success, everyone had to persevere and face up to innumerable setbacks, as long as I face my problems bravely, I would create my own wonderful life . With her help , I finally gained the confidence and passed the exam。
Thanks to Lisa, I have learned the importance of courage, which is the indispensable characteristic in my life. She also let me know the importance of confidence. It means a lot to me and still in my head till this day。
范文译文：
毫无疑问，Lisa是大学里对我影响最深的一名同学。她是我同桌，她对生活的激情以及面临极端困境时永不服输的精神永远都能给人留下深刻的印象。她是我见过的最勇敢的女生。
在我的大学生涯中，是Lisa一直教导我如何面对生活中的挫折。我永远都不会忘记，当我没通过英语考试，灰心丧气时，是她教给我，失败是成功之母，每个人都会遇到无数的困难，都应坚持，只要我勇敢面对困难，我肯定能迎来自己美好的生活。在她的帮助下，我最终找回了自信，通过了考试。
多谢Lisa，让我学到了勇气的重要性，这是我性格中不可或缺的一部分。她同时也教会了我自信的重要性。这一切对我意义非凡，至今难忘。
2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第二套）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course that has impressed you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The Most Impressive Course My College
When talking about the course which impresses me the most, I will certainly choose Basic Chemical Experiment. As a student of science, I am always fascinated with the magic in test tubes, and from this course I gained more than pure knowledge.
To begin with, this course provides us opportunities to put theories into practices. The experiments helped us testify and better understand what we have learned in books. Besides, by designing experimental procedures of own, we became more flexible and innovative.
Moreover, I also developed other skills that required outside labs through this course. For example, to be focused and careful when proceeding a task, to be patient and calm when facing failures, and to communicate properly when you need someone else to cooperate. These can be very valuable assets to your life.
Basic Chemical Experiment influenced me not only on academic field but also on daily affairs; therefore it’s the most impressing course to me.
2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a campus activity that has benefited you most. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The Most Impressive Campus Activity
As a college student, it is full of meaning to participate in various camps which are beneficial for us. Among the camps I involved before, the English Summer camp held by our university with a small group of Chinese college students as well as some friends from English Spoken countries made me the most impressive。
There are two factors for my belief. For one thing, I expanded my scope of knowledge for the lecture made by a professor of the Harvard University. Though I have been learning English for almost ten years, getting knowledge from foreign teachers can still be something inspiring. I really want to know about current English countries’ culture, such as education, economy, politics and so on. In this way I could know more about the world and it would help me make right decisions when I graduate from university whether going abroad for further study or not. And it would also help me understand more about our own country. The second reason for me is that the activities also changed me a lot, including English corner, English drama play, interesting knowledge competition and the like. Undisputedly, all these activities can not only help us learn more skills but improve our English。
In conclusion, it was my great pleasure to take part in this activity. I do believe that other kinds of outdoor activities would bring us a lot of advantages, so I would make effort to participate in such activities in the remaining years of my college study.
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第一套）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start you essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on the kid’s understanding of going to school. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
It is subtly revealed in the portrayal that a young boy is talking with his mother in their house. The boy asks confusingly, “Why am I going to school if my phone already knows everything?”
We often hear of successful people who are largely “self-taught”. I say largely because, in all cases, they have received some formal teaching, whether it was from a teacher in a classroom, or from parents or a relative at home. In my case, I am glad I always learned from teachers, from fist grade all the way through my Master’s degree. A good teacher adds considerably to the materials contained in the textbooks.
In conclusion, it takes a great deal of self-discipline to learn a subject via mobile phones with only self-study, having no guidance or instruction from a teacher. A skilled and talented teacher can add so much richness to what is being learned. I believe it is always better to have a teacher to some degree.
命题解析
本题要求首先简要描述图画，然后评论这个孩子对上学的理解。图画显示：一个小孩问母亲：如果我的手机已经知道一切，为什么我还要上学呢?显而易见，本题主旨为手机是否可以取代上学。
国内写作考试中已经反复考察手机这一热点话题。2009年MBA写作考察“手机短信”，2010年考研英语(二)写作考察“手机入网”，2013年12月四级写作考察“手机在人们生活中越来越多的使用”，也考查了“网络对学习的影响，以及教育是否仅仅是获得信息”。2014年12月，考研英语(一)写作再次考察“手机时代的‘聚会’”。如果考生研究过之前的写作真题，诸多表达均可使用。本题尤其和13年12月四级写作考察的“网络对学习的影响”异曲同工，几乎就是原题重考。
写作思路：
1、本题首段应简要描述图画，指出当代有些年轻人认为手机可以取代上学。
2、次段最好进行正反论证，说明手机虽然可以帮助获得大量信息，但无法取代教育，教育绝非仅仅是获取信息。
3、第三段最好提出建议措施：我们应该合理使用手机，同时学校教育必不可少、不可或缺。
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第二套）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start you essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on this kind of modern life. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
As is symbolically illustrated in the cartoon, a person is always staying in front of a computer no matter whether he or she is working, studying or playing. Even when he is sleeping, the image of surfing on line is also indispensable in his sweet dreams.
The metaphorical and impressive portrayal has subtly revealed the duality of the relationship between man and computer. On the one hand, there is no denying that the computer is currently one of the most efficient tools either to entertain oneself or to meet the work's needs. But on the other hand, a good many people admit that they are too much addicted to computers to maintain face-to-face contact with their friends and colleagues. Once indulged in the fictitious world, people feel reluctant to approach others and to concentrate on real life.
Hence, it is necessary for us to use computers in a reasonable way and restrain from overindulgence. After all, the computer is invented to connect you and me, and to bring conveniences to our life rather than set a barrier to keep people beyond reach.
命题解析
本题要求首先简要描述图画，然后评论这种现代生活。图画显示：现代人无论工作、居家、娱乐还是睡眠，都与电脑密不可分。显而易见，本题主旨为电脑或网络对现代生活的影响。
国内写作考试中已经反复考察电脑或网络这一热点话题。2002年6月四级写作考察“大学生使用电脑情况”，2009年考研写作考察“网络的‘近’与‘远’”，2012年6月六级写作考察“网络对人际共同的影响”，2013年12月四级写作考察“网络对人们沟通方式的影响”。2015年6月，四级写作再次考察电脑或网络这一话题。如果考生研究过之前的写作真题，诸多表达均可使用。
写作思路：
1、本题首段应简要描述图画，指出人们无论工作、家庭、休闲或休息，都与电脑关系密切。
2、次段最好进行正反论证，说明电脑有利有弊：一方面可以满足工作生活的需要并娱乐自我，另一方面过度沉迷也会浪费大量的时间和精力。
3、第三段最好提出建议措施：我们应该扬长避短，在合理使用电脑的同时，避免过度沉迷。
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第三套）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start you essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on parents’ role in their children’s growth. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The drawing vividly reflects a daughter is chatting with her mother in their house. The eyes sparkling with delight, the daughter tells her mother, “Good news mom! I was accepted to the college of your choice.” Obviously, the implication of the portrayal is that the daughter is lack of independence due to her mother’s doting care.
The lovely daughter is naturally associated with the only children in our current society; the college of the mother’s choice epitomizes parents’ doting care and abundant material supplies that can shield the children from the harsh reality. Once the young people begin to seek independence and accept challenges from the real world, they are found too spoiled to be strong enough in the face of difficulties.
Accordingly, it is vital for us to derive positive implications from the thought-provoking drawing. On the one hand, we can frequently use it to enlighten the youth to be more independent in life. On the other hand, parents should be sensible enough to give their children more freedom to deal with troubles and problems.
命题解析
本题要求首先描述图画，然后评论家长在其孩子成长中的作用。图中显示：一位女儿兴高采烈地告诉母亲：“妈妈，好消息!我被您选择的大学录取了。”显而易见，本题的主旨是：父母为子女做出了太多的决定，造成子女缺乏。
关于两代关系这一话题，国内写作考试已经多次考察。2003年考研(课程)写作考察图画作文“温室花朵经不起风雨”，即父母溺爱造成子女缺乏。2010年12月，四级写作考察“父母如何让孩子”。如果之前研究过以上真题，本题易如反掌。
写作思路：
1、本文首段应简要描述图画，指出有些父母过于包办造成子女缺乏。
2、次段写法比较灵活，可以具体分析父母过于包办的原因，也可以进行举例论证。
3、尾段最好提出建议措施，呼吁父母放手给孩子自由，而子女应努力寻求。下载本文
