1、大学英语四级作文范文 10篇一 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in the 21st century(生活在21 世 纪 的优缺点 )Living in the 21st century offers certain advantages,such as a higher standard of living, but it also has some disadvantages, such as a polluted environment.To begin with, most people now have more money f
2、or less hard work. They earn higher salaries than before and enjoy better social security, such as social welfare for laid-off workers and disability insurance.Secondly, because of the advance in medical technology which leads to better medical care and treatment, peoples life expectancy is longer.
3、Moreover, most people now can afford to buy foods of high nutrition and enjoy their leisure time.Thirdly, modern conveniences such as radio, TV, internet, various vehicles and labour-saving machines in the home, all greatly facilitate human communication, transportation and housework as well.Neverth
4、eless, living in the 21st century also has its disadvantages. The most serious one is the increasingly polluted environment; air is filled with smog and water is contaminated by iehemicals from factories.Another main disadvantage is the personalization of human relattonships which mostly result from
5、 peoples ever-increasing contact with machines and numbers. Still one more disadvantage is the weakening of spiritual values. An undeniable fact is that a large number of people are solely interested in materialistic culture,while neglecting spiritual civilization. Limited by space, we have to skip
6、the examples.In conclusion, although the 21st century has indeed given us a lot of advantages, it may not have made us wiser, because it has also made our earth dirtier, our people less humane, and our spirituali iife poorer, We shpuld continue to enjoy the benefits of technological advancement,howe
7、ver, we mustmake a concerted effort to preserve our natural environment for future generations. Moreover, we should take the time now to make our lives more meaningful in anihcreasingly impersonal, computerized world.二 On responsibility .(关于个人责任)We Chinese place a high value on responsibility. It is
8、 traditional deal for us Chinese to take care of our parents. We owe them a great deal for the love they give us while we are growing up. It is right, then, when they are getting older with each passing day, we help them and see that they are well cared for. In this way, we give back some of the lov
9、e and care they have given to us.As loyal Chinese citizens, we must have a strong sense of responsibility to our country. I t is our duty to keep China strong in the eyes of the world. Therefore, we should study and work hard for Chinas strongness which also depends on the advanced science and techn
10、ology. We must be willing to join the Army and defend our country, would we be threatened by an invader(侵入者). In short, to be a responsible citizen ,we must put our countrys welfare above our own needs. Finally, we must remember that we have a responsibility to the world we live in. It is important
11、that we learn to live in peace with the other nations of the world and to protect our environment.If we carry out these responsibilities, we will be respected (受尊敬的)citizens of our country.三 如何看待挑战For thousands of years, people have accepted challenges in different fields. There are not only physica
12、l challenges, but also social andintellectual(聪明的) challenges. Some people risk(冒 险) their lives in playing sports to see how well they can do. Others try to make and invent(发明) something to make life easier. They all enjoy challenges.Why do people enjoy these challenges? There are probably many rea
13、sons. One is curiosity. The other is the personal feeling of success, of achievement, and nowadays, for some people, it is a business.Today, we still have many challengers before us. Medical science faces the challenges of conquering many diseases which still attack human beings. Engineers and plann
14、ers must build new cities, design and produce new kinds of transportation. Scientists must develop new forms of energy. In short, we live in an age of challenges.四 My View on Job-Hopping1. 有些人喜欢始终从事一种工作，因为。2. 有些人喜欢经常更换工作，因为。3. 我的看法。Many people are inclined to do one job in their lives. In their opin
15、ions, people who change their jobs 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 txpert.But there are still many people who dont agree. They argue that change means progress. If y
16、ou are 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 change your job if you
17、 have a better opportuniry. But once you have found a position where you can fully display your ability, it is advisable to settle down to it and put all your efforts into it. Only in this way, can you get the true joy of achieving your goal.我对更换职业的看法许多人喜好终身从事一种工作。他们看来，经常更换职业的人浅薄，不老练。他们认为成功之道是终守一职，因
18、为在自己的业务领域中反复实践有助于成才。但是，也有许多人不同意以上观点，他们认为变更就是进步。如果你不满意目前的工作，当然你有权力换一个更具挑战性的，待遇更好的工作。每一次更换就会向着更加成功迈进一步。这种观点也许是他们不断更换职业的原因。就我而言，我认为若有更好的机会，更换一下职业是合情合理的。但是，一日找到一份你能展示你的才干的职业，就该专心致志把它做好。只有如此，你才能真正享受到取得成就的欢乐。五 Environmental pollutionI read a piece of news recently. It says that in Japan marly businessmen
19、ave selling fresh air to customers.and now it is becoming more and more popular. Why? -Fresh air is getting less and less in Japan, and so is it in the U. S. A.In fact, environmental pollution is a very serious problem the whole world is facing.it is mainly caused by the waste products released from
20、 artificial substances, industrialproduction and increased consumption of goods. Bedsides, the use of chemical substances in agriculture also causes environmental pollution. Look at the sky, you can see that dense smoke is being released from the high and big chimneys; those dirty and poisonous subs
21、tances are flowing into the rivers that we use for drinking water and millions of tons of waste products are heaping around us.How to change this condition? More and more countries are trying to work out some effective means to bring it under control, but no great success has been made.六 1.大学生了解社会的必
22、要性 3.我打算怎么做2.了解社会的途径(大众媒介，社会服务等)With the development of our society, the campus no longer is an “Ivory Tower“. It is necessary for college students to go outside to get to know the world. They should acquire knowledge not only from books but also from the society. Thus(因此) they can adapt to society
23、more quickly after they graduate from school. Science and technology are developing rapidly with each passing day. Most students can keep themselves informed by watching TV, listening to the radio, reading newspapers and using computers. Its also good to take a part-time job, such as tutoring(辅导 ),
24、or working in a restaurant. Any of these methods will enable students to get in touch with society.Summer vacation will soon be here. Ive already enrolled(登记) to be a volunteer to help others. I think I can do well. Although I wont be paid, the most important thing is that I can learn a lot about so
25、ciety.七 1. 面试在求职过程中的作用2. 取得面试成功的因素：仪表、举止谈吐、能力、专业知识、自信、实事求是Nowadays, in an ever tighter job market, great importance has been attached to an interview by both the employer and the applicant. The interview, so to speak, has become indispensable for getting a satisfactory job. On the one hand, the inte
26、rviewer can take advantage of the occasion to learn about the candidates, such as their work experiences, education and their personalities, so as to pick out the right person for the company. On the other hand, the interviewee can make use of the opportunity to get to know the job he is going to ta
27、ke up, the salary, the working conditions and many other things about the job he is interested in.Therefore, the job interview is very important to a job-hunter. But how can one succeed in it? Firstly of all, the interviewee must pay attention to his or her appearance. The first impression is always
28、 where we start. Get dressed properly and neatly. Secondly, good manners are equally important. Dont be too proud, and neither too timid. Just be courteous. Thirdly, the interviewee must demonstrate his aptitude and skills for the job and his knowledge about eh job-related areas. Be confident. Last
29、but not the least, the interviewee ought to be honest about his or her personal as well as academic background, To sum up, the job interview is indeed important, but there is no need to be nervous. As long as the interviewee has the ability for the job, with careful preparation and a fairly confiden
30、t and honest performance, his or her success can be ensured.八 1、现在网上购物已成为一种时尚2、网上购物有很多好处，但也有不少问题 3、 我的建议Online ShoppingSeveral decades ago, it should be a marvelous wonder to purchase our favorite gifts only by clicking the mouse and then just waiting for the door knock by a smiling expressive deliv
31、ery courier with the exact package you ordered. While, today, it is no long a rare case. Combined with the fast food, the digital communication , online shopping has been a common part of our life.Admittedly, on line shopping offers magical convenience. For example, it saves time and offers numerous
32、 choices since floods of information can be supplied on Internet. While, every coin has tow sides and online shopping is no different. Have you still remembered the annoying time when you found the commodities you buy on Internet was not the slightest as what you had expected and long time had to be
33、 taken for its replace and even compensation. Actually, just with the seemingly beautiful pictures of the products on Internet, it is hard for us to make rational choices. After all, seeing is believing.Then, what should we do? The foremost is to enforce establish some relevant laws and regulations,
34、 with strong supervision over some shopping websites being reinforced as well. Then, the consumers also should be equipped with more alert in case of being trapped once again. Remember, any fast and- easy things asks for big prices to be paid.九 怎样改善学生的心理健康1. 学生心理健康的重要性2. 学校应该怎样做3. 学生自己应该怎样做How to im
35、prove psychological health?As is known to all, psychological health is as important as, if not more important than, physical health for a student during his/her growth. However, its quite worrying that nowadays some students are not quite psychologically healthy. Undoubtedly, schools nd universities
36、 should take great account in the responsibilities of studentspsychological health. Relevant courses and activities should be introduced to students so that they would be more aware of the significance of psychological health and find appropriate ways to maintain and improve it. For example, there s
37、hould be a psychological counseling hotline or office for students to turn to when they need some psychological aid.Of course no psychological health can be obtained without the efforts from the students themselves. From my perspective, what they can do is trying to stay positive, optimistic and fol
38、low the right guidelines from their schools. To be more specific, they can participate in some activities such as voluntary work to cultivate an opening and caring mind. Meanwhile, harmful impacts from the cyber space should definitely be avoided十 Is Failure a Bad Thing?1. 失败是常有的事。2. 人们对失败有各种态度、。3.
39、我对失败的态度。Failure is not a stranger to life. It can happen anywhere, anytime and to anyone. No person succeeds all the time. The more development you want to make, the more failure you might encounter. So, people are faced with failure now and then.There are different attitudes towards failure. Some people are afraid of failure and they can not bear the blow of failure, so they stay where they are and try to not to mike progress. Some optimists, however, fight against failure bravely and achieve all his aims at last.
