90年代历年大学英语四六级考试作文全真题及范文



一、 四级考试作文全真题及范文

1. What Would Happen if There Were No Power (1990.1)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic.: What Would Happen if There Were No Power. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline below:

1. Ever since early this century, electricity has become an essential part of our modern life.

2. If there were no electric power…

3. Therefore,…

Remember to writs your composition neatly.

Ever since early this century, electricity has become an essential part of our modem life. In our daily life, we can't part with it, it can bring us warmness in the winter, make us feel cool in the hot summer, it can bring us brightness at night and make our work efficiently at day. On the other hand, the progress of our society also needs it. Our industrial and .agricultural production depends on it to run various machines and to raise productivity.

If there were no electric power, the whole society would be unable to function in its normal way. The cities would be plunged into darkness, our industries would cease production. And the world transportation system would totally stop.

Therefore, we should on one hand, economize using electricity, on the other hand, exploit more electric resources to meet the increasing need of our society.

2. Make Our Cities Greener (1990.6)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: Make Our Cities Greener. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

1． 城市绿化的现状

2． 绿化的好处（如：清洁空气，美化城市，改善气候等等）

3． 怎样才能实现绿化

Remember to write your composition neatly.



With the rapid growth of modem cities, urban vegetation bas been greatly reduced. Industrial pollution made the threes die a lot. The rapidly increased population need a large amount of space to house in, this will obviously, contend with trees for land. As a result, cities are less greener than before.

But vegetation is essential to the people's living in the city. Trees can help purify the air and reduce the cities' pollution. Trees can also protect people from the fierce heat of the sum in some hot Cities. And the greenness of trees adds to the beauty of the surroundings we live in.

Therefore, special care must be taken to ensure a sufficient amount of vegetation in the city. Governments should enact strict laws to prevent people from damaging trees. Plant more trees whenever there is place and time. Let everyone know the importance of trees and encourage people to do their best to make the cities greener

3. Bicycle---An Important Means Of Transport in China (1991.1)

Directions: Far this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition an the topic: Bicycle---An important Means of Transport in China. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese) below:

1. 为什么自行车在中国这样普及

2. 和汽车的比较

3. 自行车在中国的前途

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Bicycles are the most important means of transport in China. You can find a bicycle almost everywhere in China: in cities and in rural areas; an the road to school and in front of each family’s door, Some foreigners even regard China as the kingdom of bicycles.

Compared with cars, bicycles 'have many advantages. First, it is very cheap, almost all the people with salary in their pocket can afford to buy one. Second, it runs on manpower, so it will not bring forth the air pollution. Third, doing a bicycle regularly can strengthen One's muscles and better one's health. Fourth, in the city, it can carry you to anywhere you like without worrying about the traffic jam; in the countryside, it can carry heavy loads for farmers and make the long country roads shorter to go.

So, Chinese people love bicycles very much, and regard bicycles as the most important and convenient means of transport.

4. Changes in People's Diet(1991.6)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: changes in People’s Diet. Study the following tale carefully and your composition must be based an the information given in the table.

Write three paragraphs to:

Year

Food 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

Grain 49% 47% 46.5% 45% 45%

Milk 10% 11% 11% 12% 13%

Meat 17% 20% 22.5% 23% 21%

Fruit Vegetable 24% 22% 20% 20% 21%

Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%



1. State the changes in people's diet (饮食) in the past five years;

2. Give possible reasons for the changes;

3. Draw your own conclusions.

You should quote as few figures as possible.

As we can see from the table, great changes have taken place in people's diet over the period from 1986 to 1990). While more and more high-nutrition food such as milk, meat are consumed by people, grain, once the main or even the only food for Chinese people, the amount of its consumption is continuously decreased.

Such changes in people's diet should owe to the following reasons. One is that. as the development of our country's economy, people become more and more wealthy, so they can afford to buy these expensive foods with high-energy. The second reason is that, nowadays, people believe that certain amount of these high-nutrition food are quite necessary to their health.

In order to keep their body fit, they should add these foods to their traditional diet.

So, from the above table, we know that people's living conditions have been improved a lot, and we can hope a more scientific and reasonable diet for us Chinese people in the future.

5. Is Failure a Bad Thing (1992.1)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: Is Failure a Bad Thing? You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

1. 失败乃常事

2. 人们对失败有各种不同的态度

3. 我对失败的态度

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Failure is an usual thing in our daily life. No one can avoid it. It may exist in everything we do every place we go.

Different people have got different attitude towards failure. When failure comes, some people may be frightened by it or even retreat before it To them, failure is an enemy, is a burden, is the reason for them to give in or even give up.

But there are other people who may fight against it even if they may get another failure. To them, failure is a good friend, is a drive, is the key to success. I think failure is the precious experience for success. If there is no failure, there will be no success.

6. How I Overcome My Difficulties in Learning English (1992.6)

Directions: For this part you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition based on the following questions:

1. 你在学英语中有哪些困难

2. 你是如何克服这些困难的

With the opening towards to the outside world, English becomes more and more important today. A large number of people are working hard in order to grasp this language. However, learning English well is not a very easy thing. As for me, I myself met a lot of difficulties in learning it. But I managed to overcome these difficulties and made great progress.

The first difficulty I met is the vocabulary . In order to enlarge my vocabulary, I found a lot of simplified novels to read. Whenever I met new words in the novel, I looked it up in the dictionary. Day after day, I finished reading about twenty novels and my vocabulary increased a lot.

The second difficulty I met is listening. Under the guidance of my English teacher, I recorded many English tapes. And I made use of my every spare time to listen to these tapes, t also listened to these English radios and the English programmes on TV. After almost one year's practicing, my listening ability got on a higher step.

From my .own experience I can get such a conclusion, that is, where there is a will, there is a way.

7. Positive And Negative Aspects Of Sports (1993.1)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic " Positive And Negative Aspects Of Sports ". You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline(given in Chinese)below.

1. 体育运动的好处。

2. 体育运动可能带来的副作用。

3. 我参加体育运动的体会。

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Sports benefit us in many respects. When taking part in sports, we get the chance to train almost all parts of our bodies. There is no doubt that proper sports activities keep our physical fitness. Furthermore, sports can enrich our life and maintain our psychological health. Through participation, everyone can learn that on the playground he not only struggles for himself but also fights for his team. Sports teach us about consideration, cooperation and optimism to failure.

But sports can do some harm to those who cannot plan their activities properly. Too hard training may hurt their bodies, exhaust their vigor, and even cause them to become sick.

In general, I love sports. I enjoy sports. For sports not only help me to live a well-balanced life, but also provide me with opportunities to get closer to nature. Sports add happiness to my everyday life when I perform in a decent way.

8. My Most Favorite Program (1993.6)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: My Most Favorite Program. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

1. 我最喜欢的电视（或无线电）节目。。。。。。

2. 这类节目的内容和特点。

3. 我喜欢它的原因。

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Nowadays, CCTV offers a great variety of programs to satisfy different needs and tastes. For example, the children's program is the good friend of children. The sports program beloved by young people. And old people fix their channel on Peking Opera. As for me, my favorite program is the Animal World.

We are sharing a world with animals. If we want, to live in a peaceful and happy world, we must get along well with our animal partners. And this program Animal World can show us the real life of our partners and tell us the way to get along with them. From this program, we can meet all kinds of precious animals, visit their homes, call on their babies; we can experience their braveness when they fight against enemies, we may feel the same sadness they feel when they are in troubles.

I love this program because it shows me a colorful world, teaches me a lot of knowledge and tells me such a fact: this world belongs to both human beings and these animals.

9. The World is Getting Smaller and Smaller (1993.12)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to Write a composition on the topic: The World Is Getting Smaller and Smaller. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

1. 现代化的交通工具越来越发达。

2. 人与人之间的交往越来越频繁。

3. 结论。

Your conclusion must be logical.

Remember to write your composition neatly.

In ancient times, people's only transportation means was their feet. So it was rather difficult for them to travel from one place to another. As a result, they knew few things about outside world. The world was too big for them to understand.

With the development of modem science and technology, more and more transportation means appear bicycle, bus, car. train, ship, plane, etc. They carry goods and passengers to and from every comer of the world. And they shorten the distance between people. With the help of these modem faculties, people all over the world can get in constant touch with each other. So it’s easier for people from different-nations to understand each other, to communicate with each other Thus, this world is getting smaller and smaller, just like one big family.

10. My Ideal Job (1994.6)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: My Ideal Job. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

Remember to write your composition neatly.

There are various kinds of jobs [n this world. For example: scientists, businessman, nurse, teacher, etc. Different people choose different jobs according to their own interests and ability,. I'd like to be a teacher in the future because I think teaching is my ideal job.

To be a teacher, I can be always young. Stay with young people every day and night, you can't help thinking, playing, laughing or even crying with them. So you will never be old. To be a teacher, I can own big freedom.

The content of .your lesson and the way you give your lessons are mainly determined by yourself. And you will have a lot of spare time. You can do whatever you like in your spare time. nobody will or can disturb you.

But I know to be a good teacher is not an easy thing. From now on, I must study hard to obtain wide knowledge; to read more books, to learn some humor, and the most important, to purify my soul to be a good person from inside to outside, I hope in the future I can be a teacher that be welcomed and needed by students.

11. Can Money Buy Happiness (1995. 1)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: Can Money buy Happiness? You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese)below:

1. 有人认为金钱是幸福之本(source of happiness)。

2. 也有人认为金钱是万恶之源(root of all evils)。

3. 我的看法。

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Different people have different opinions about money. Some people regard money as the source of happiness. To them, money can buy everything including happiness. A rich man is always a happy man. But some other people regard money as the root of all kinds of evils. People who have money in their eyes are willing to pay any price to get money, including committing crimes.

I disagree with both opinions. Money can really buy a lot of things, for example, food, clothes, houses , etc. but, people can’ t build his happiness upon money. Because money can't buy happiness.

On the other hand, if you get your money in a correct way and use it properly, money, can do many goodness. For example, to help; poor children return to school, to save lives of sick people who are in need of money.

So in one word, if you get your money through correct channel and use it properly, money can bring you a large sum of happiness.

12. Advantages of a Job Interview (1995.6)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: Advantages of a Job Interview. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese)below:

1. 现在找工作一般都要进行面试，通过面试者(interviewer)和应试者(interviewee)可以互相了解情况。

2. 面试者可以向应试者介绍情况，如工作性质、条件、待遇等。

3. 应试者也有机会给对方留下一个好的印象，如可以表现自信心，可以介绍教育背景、工作能力等。

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Nowadays, ff you want to apply for a job, you usually should have an interview before you can get it, job interview is good both to interviewer and interviewee.

To an interviewer, in the interview, he can tell directly to the interviewee about the characters and conditions of the work. and also the salary for the work. He can also get the chance to know the interviewee's appearance, manner, character, background, oral speaking ability and etc. After getting all these information face to face, an interviewer is easy to make a judgment whether the interviewee is fit for the job or not.

To an interviewee, in the interview, he can get the chance to show his confidence, his working ability and his educational background. And the most important, he'll do his best to make a good impression in the eye of the interviewer. On the other hand, he can see the working conditions with his own eyes.

So we can say that job interview is an efficient, convenient and necessary way both for the interviewer and interviewee.

13. The Two-day Weekend (1996.1)

Directions: For this part. you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: The Two-day Weekend. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

1. 双休日给大学生带来的好处。

2. 双休日可能给大学生带来的问题。

3. 我应该怎样过好双休日。

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As the rapid development of science and technology, most of the work are done by machines. So people are released from one week six days' hard work and begin to enjoy two-day weekend. Two. day weekend benefit us a lot and it is especially welcomed by university students.

Two-day weekend brings university students more leisure time. Some students use this time to learn something that they can not get from the class. Some students will have enough time to attend their favorite sports. Some students can find a part-time job to earn some money and to get some working experiences.

In the meantime, the two-day weekend will also bring some problems. Some students may spend this time on drinking wine, playing cards or even gambling So if students don't ma',~ e good use of this two-day weekend, they will waste more time.

As for me, I'll make a scientific schedule for this two-day weekend. On one hand I will use this time to widen my scope of knowledge, on the other hand I'11 have a good rest by taking all kinds of entertainment. Because I know all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!

14. Global Shortage of Fresh Water (1996.6)

Directions: For this part. you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: Global Shortage of Fresh Water. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

1. 人们以为淡水是取之不尽的（提示： 雨水、河水、井水）。

2. 实际上淡水是非常紧缺的（提示：人口增长、工业用水、污染）。

3. 们应该怎么办。

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Some people believe that the flesh water will never be used up. Because people can get flesh water from the rains, from the rivers, from the wells and from me lakes. It seems that we have sufficient fresh water to use.

But as a matter of fact, the earth is in great shortage of fresh water. Many factories send out a large number of. poisonous waste into the rivers and lakes and cause serious pollution of the fresh water. And because of the rapid increase of the world's population, there is a continuously rising demand of flesh water. In fact, in some big cities, fresh water can not meet the people's daily need.

Now it’s time for us to do something to solve this problem. First, we must take efficient steps to make our water clean. Then we must let everyone understand the dangerous situation he is in. For there is no water, there is no human beings.

My View on Job-Hopping (June 97 CET-6)

"You resigned again! What's your new job?..." Job-hopping has become a hot topic among people, especially the young and heated debates focus on it as a result.

Many people are inclined to do one job in their lives. In their opinions, people who change their job frequently are superficial and tactless. They believe that the only way to success is to stick to one job, for constant practice in a professional field helps make an expert.

But there are still many people who won't agree. They argue that change means progress. If you're not satisfied with your present job, of course you have the right to replace it with .a more challenging and better paid one. Every change is a step to further success. This idea may be the reason why they change their jobs so often.

For my part, I think it reasonable to chance your job if you have a better opportunity. But once you have found a position where you can fully display your ability, you'd better settle down and put down your whole heart into it. Only in this way can you get the true joy of achieving your goals.

Everyone's attitude towards job is different. Some people think they will do one job until retirement. They often say like this: Take up one thing like it and be Good at it. They think only when they are absorbed in one work can they do it well.

On the contrary, some other people like to change their jobs at times. In their opinions, the aim of doing a job is only to get more money. So, when they have a chance to get a more well-paid job, certainly they caught to get hold of the chance.

My view an Job-Hopping is m the middle of the points above. I think if I have a job that really fits me, I’ll do it all my life. Any other job can’t attract me no matter what the benefit it is. But if I can’t have a proper job, I’ll change it until I find a satisfactory job.

In a word, I want to find a job that fits me money and other things are out of thought.

Haste Make Waste (CET-6 97.1)

There is an old saying “Haste makes waste.” It’s the experience of our forefathers, however, it is correct in many cases even today.

Usually, if you act faster, you can reach your goals earlier. But it isn't always the case. If you emphasize only on speed but ignore the quality of your work you will get the opposite effect. The more hasty you are, the slower you achieve completeness and success. In short, haste makes

waste.

Assume that you are preparing for your final examination. There are a lot of exercises to do and many notes to remember. The fact that you have no enough time makes you very worried. So you read and write continuously, without rest, without sleep, without relaxation. The result is that your brain is less and less efficient, your process is slower and slower. The situation goes from bad to worse. All your efforts lead to nothing.

On the contrary, if you do your preparations with a calculation plan and carry out the plan step by step, your work will be effective. Consequently, you will take part in the exams confidently with good preparations.

Whatever you do, please remember the saying ---“Haste makes waste”. If you understand it and apply it to your study or work, you’ll necessarily benefit a lot from it.



“Haste makes waste.” Most of us think so. But why? Have your ever thought of this problem? We can’t think of many examples in your real life.

For example, if you are a bus driver and for some reasons, you have been delayed. Under such condition, you may feel anxious and want to hurry up. So you drive fast and of course you may neglect the most important thing ----safety. And many accidents happen in such situation. Most probably, you may crash into cars and the result is very obvious.

If you are a student, “Haste makes waste” may be always taught from your teacher, especially when you are taking examination, just like me now. Keeping quiet and reading the paper carefully is the most important thing. Time limited, you may feel anxious, and then you may be disturbed by

yourself. Under such circumstances you may fail in the exam.

In a word, whatever we do, we must keep in mind: more haste, less speed. It teaches us to do things step by step, not to hurry.

Getting to Know the World Outside the Campus (June 97 CET-4)

With the rapid development of our society, the campus is no longer an “ivory Tower". Students must get in touch, with the world outside the campus so that they can adapt themselves to the society more quickly when they graduate.

Almost all the students keep themselves informed by TV, radio broadcasts and newspapers. Some of them even take up a part-time job in their spare time, working as tutors, serving in some fast-food restaurants ---. All these have kept the students get in touch with the society.

Now the summer vacation will come and I've already found myself a job--working as a typist in an office. I've learned typing for many years and I think I can do it well. It’s a good chance for me to get to know the society, to learn how to get along with my colleagues and to see how my knowledge is put into practice. When the next semester begins, I’ll still try to get this kind of little job. Regardless of the pay; I think the most important thing is that I can really know a lot about the society., ,



It is important for the students to know the world outside the campus. Now the society is developing quickly. We have to adapt us to the society. After graduating, we must find a job to support ourselves. And we must know what kind of people the society requires.

To know the world outside the campus, we can read newspapers, watch TV and listen to the radio. We can also get to know the society through taking part in serving for the society. And we can exchange information with our classmates and friends.

According to me, I will try my best to study well firstly. And then I plan to find a job in the Summer Holidays. I think I will be a salesman or a clerk during the holidays. It will help me to know the world outside the campus.

Practice Makes Perfect (CET-4 97.1)

It is a famous saying that practice makes perfect. The truth of it is self-evident. The more you practice, the more skillful you will be. Moreover, you will find better ways of doing things. As everyone can see, practice helps us to be efficient.

When we study English, we have so much to learn, such as grammar, vocabulary. In order to learn it well, we need much practice. We must read a lot, write a lot and listen to a lot. Only through practice can we have a good command of it. Do remember to practice if you want to speak English fluently and express yourself freely.

Another case in point is typing. A good typist can type fast and accurately. But you will not be surprised at her performance if you know how much time she has spent practicing. Through practice, she has both her typing speed and accuracy to be improved.

It goes without saying that practice makes perfect. Since all of us have realized the importance of practice, why not put it into practice?

There is a good saying in China: Practice makes perfect. That is to say, when we learn a skill, we should practice it from time to time, and thus we will gradually master it and do it perfectly.

For example, English study requires reading, listening, speaking and writing. In a word, it needs much practice every day. If you want to improve your listening comprehension ability, you must listen to the tape frequently. Then after a short time, you will find you can catch what was said. Keep up it, you will improve it greatly.

Practice leads to perfect.. To master almost every skill, you can't but practice. If you want to become a singer, you could not always listening to the others’ song. You should practice by yourself under the direction of a teacher. Diligence and hard work leads to success. If you encounter difficulty, in your study, don't be discouraged. Keep up it, remember, practice makes perfect.



图表作文 ( Band 6 -- 89.1; 90.6; 96.6)

具体技巧

1） 概述图表内容; 2) 提出相关键问题并加以分析、说明; 3)总结归纳

需注意以下几点：

1） 图表上的内容/数据无须全部描述; 2) 善于抓总的规律、趋势，归纳增减率

3) 描述时应注意动词时态。叙述特定时间的情况应用一般过去时，叙述经常出现的情况或自己的评述则用一般现在时。

1. As we can see from the chart/graph/table/diagram…

2. The chart/graph/table/diagram shows that…

As is shown in…; According to…;l As can be seen in…

3. This chart/graph/table/diagram shows a great/sharp/sudden/slow/rapid…. increase/drop...

4. To make a generalization; on the whole; in general/generally speaking

5. 表示增长、上升的词汇

increase, rise, climb, go up, soar, skyrocket

6． 表示下降、减少的词汇

decrease, drop, fall, go down, reduce, decline

7． 表示持续不变的词汇

level off；remain steady/unchanged

8． 表示倍数的词汇

double; triple the number of/the percentage of; four/five…times



图表例文：

1. World Population



Population Control

Progress in science and the improvement of living conditions have led to the rapid growth of the world population. Modern medicine, for example, has make it possible for babies grow up healthily and for people to live longer. With improved living conditions, particularly in the countryside, people tend to have large families. As a result, the world population has increased so rapidly that it has now exceeded 6 million.

But the overgrowth of population presents a threat to the existence of human society. A large population demands a great deal of food supply and shelter space. However, the limited productivity and scarce world resources can hardly meet the need of ever-increasing population. Thus, in the long run, the overgrowth of the world population will only harm mankind. To guarantee the steady development of human society, mankind must realize the consequences resulting from a fast population growth and carry out a family planning program. Only by adopting effective measures can human society develop steadily and have a bright future.



2. Please write a composition based on the table given.

1980 1985

Income $12,000 $16,000





Expenses Food 18% 22%

Housing 25% 32%

Medical 10% 12%

Entertainment 7% 7%

Savings 5% 5%

Others 35% 23%

2. The Average Family Income and Expenses in US

The table shows the average income and expenses in the United States in 1980 and in 1985.

In 1980, the average income was distributed in the following way: 18% was spent on food, 25% on housing, which accounted for most of the family expenditure, 10% on medical expenses, 7% on entertainment and 5% went to savings in the bank. The remaining 35% was channeled to other family expenses.

In 1985, the picture was slightly different. With the total family income increased to $16,000 per year, the percentage of average income spent on food, housing and medical care also took an upward turn. The percentage of money for entertainment remained the same, while the percentage of money put to other uses dropped from 35% to 23%.

It can be concluded from the above table that when people have higher income, they tend to spend more on food, housing and medical care and thus increase the standard of their lives.



3. Car Accidents Declining in Walton( 1991.6 )



(1) Rise and fall of the rate of car accidents as indicated by the graph;

(2) Possible reasons for the decline of car accidents in the city;

(3) Your predictions of what will happen this year.

You should quote as few figures as possible.

The number of car accidents in Walton city fluctuated during the year of 1990. It increased in the first three months and decreased in the following three months. After that, the number of car accidents went up again. In August, the number reached the top. Since then, car accidents had been reduced remarkably. There were only 16 car accidents in December.

There are several reasons for the decline of car accidents in the city. First, some new roads were built and some narrow streets were widened, which reduced the flow of the traffic. Second, a new traffic law was made and came into force. The new traffic regulations laid down in the law are more strict than the old ones. Third, the city administration strengthened the education of keeping the traffic rules. People, especially drivers realized the importance of keeping the rules.

From the rise and fall of car accidents in the graph, we can predict that the rate of car accidents will go on falling because the new measures afford some guarantee. ( 173 words )



4. Changes in People’s diet(1991.6 -Band 6)

Year

Food 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

Grain 49% 47% 46.5% 45% 45%

Milk 10% 11% 11% 12% 13%

Meat 17% 20% 22.5% 23% 21%

Fruit Vegetable 24% 22% 20% 20% 21%



Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

i. State the changes in people’s diet in the past five years;

ii. Give possible reason for the changes;

iii. Draw your own conclusions

You should quote as few figures as possible.

As we can see from the table, great changes have taken place in people’s diet over the period from 1986 to 1990. While more and more high-nutrition food such as milk, meat are consumed by people, grain, once the main or even the only food for Chinese people, the amount of its consumption is continuously decreased.

Such changes in people’s diet should owe to the following reasons. One is that, with the development of our country’s economy, people become more and more wealthy, so they can afford to buy these expensive foods with high-energy. The second reason is that, nowadays, people believe that certain amount of these high-nutrition food are quite necessary to their health. In order to keep fit, they should add these foods to their traditional diet.

So, from the above table, we know that people’s living conditions have been improved a lot, and we can hope a more scientific and reasonable diet for us Chinese people in the future. (162 words)



5. Health Gains in Developing Countries ( 1990.6 )

1. 以下图为依据描述发展中国家的期望寿命(life expectancy)和婴儿死亡率(infant mortality)的变化。

2．说明引起变化的各种原因。



( a )It can be seen from the graph that health gained a lot in developing countries from 1960 to 1990. Their life expectancy increased 20 years, while the infant mortality decreased 10%.

Why were there such great changes during the 30 years? In my opinion, there are mainly three reasons. First, compared with 1960, people in developing countries received better medical care in 1990, and there were more hospitals, more doctors, and nurses. In addition, the advances in medical technology equipped most of the hospitals with modern instruments and effective medicine. Second, the importance of seeing a doctor was realized by more and more people. When they felt ill, they would go to see the doctor. Finally, with the development of science and technology, people’s standard of living improved a lot. They could afford to buy nutritious food to keep fit.

In conclusion, with the better medical care , strong awareness of health and higher standard of living, people’s health in developing countries is improving from generation to generation.



( b ) According to figures given in the table, we can find that in the past thirty years, the life expectancy rose a lot while the infant mortality obviously declined in the developing countries. In 1960, the life expectancy was only 40, but in 1990, it reached to 60. At the same time, the infant mortality decreased from the 20% in 1960 to the 10% in 1990.

We should say that this is a miracle the developing countries made on their way to improve people’s health….( omitted)

We believe that as the development of the whole world, people in the developing countries will become more and more healthy.



6. The Changes in China’s Foreign Trade



With the fast growing economy, China has witnessed booming foreign trade in the past two decades. As we can see from the chart, before 19768, the foreign trade increased at a slow and steady rate. Because at that time China stuck to the policy of “ self-reliance” and mainly traded raw materials and traditional goods for industrial equipment. What’s more, the hostility between China and the western countries also held free trade between China and those industrialized nations in check(= prevented).

However, after 1978, high-technology and advanced administration were introduced in order to accelerate the process of modernization in China. China is now capable of providing the world market with a variety of high-quality products. Foreign trade, as an important factor of economy, has been dramatically increasing. Thanks to the “opening-up” policy, especially the opening of many coastal cities to overseas investors, foreign investment and advanced technology have flowed in. Joint ventures and private companies have flourished everywhere in China. Cultural exchange and the co-operations in many fields have promoted the mutual understanding between China and other countries. China has enjoyed the prosperity more encouraging than ever before. (188 words)

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