北京市研究生英语学位考试历年的作文题目

Every year Writing

TOPIC: Changing the Wasteful Habits

Outline:

1. Name at least three wasteful habits around you with examples;

2. Describe the one you think is the most harmful and explain why you think so;

3. Analyze how the wasteful habit is acquired and give suggestions as to how it can be most effectively changed

Part VI Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points)

Topic

Many teachers and students agree that learning English in a Chinese secondary school or university is seldom very stimulating. Anyone who pokes his head inside a classroom here is all too likely to observe a talking, talking, talking teacher---- talking in Chinese as often as in English---- and students scribbling silently, wondering which of this week’s half-understood grammar points or new( and quickly forgotten) words will turn up on the next multiple-choice exam. Now give your own comments on it and suggestions to tackle the problem.

Part VI Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points0

Topic:

Read the following story and make your comment on the fisherman’s attitude towards life.

One fine morning, a tourist saw a fisherman sitting on the beach and asked him curiously, “Why are you not at the sea catching fish like all the other fishermen?”

The fisherman replied, “I’ve already been to the sea and sold the fish.”

“But it is still early,” said the tourist, “you could go out to the sea again and catch more fish.” “Why should I want to catch more fish?” the fisherman asked mildly.

“Why, so you could get money,” the tourist replied.

“I have enough to eat, and I am not cold. Why should I want more money ?”

“So you could buy a bigger boat, and catch more fish.”

“So what?”

“So you can hire some help and catch even more fish.”

“So what?”

“When you have enough money you can live a better life. You don’t even have to go to the sea again. You will be able to enjoy the sunshine on the beach, like a tourist.”

“I am already doing it,” smiled the fisherman.

Part VI. Writing (30 minutes, 10 points )

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words under the title of “Short Message Service: A Blessing or a Curse?” Your compositio n should be based on the following outline:

1. As a modern mode of communication, short messages service on mobile-phones has brought us some benefits.

2. But it has created some problems

3. My suggestions to solve the problem.

Part VI Writing (30 minutes, 10 points)

Topic:

Do you agree with the statement that the traditional teacher-centered lecture format used in many colleges and universities discourages independent thinking? Give some reasons to support your points of view.

Part VI Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points )

Topic

Electronic Dictionaries or Traditional Paper Ones?

Some students like to use electronic dictionaries in their study of English. Others think the traditional paper dictionaries are more advantageous. Discus the advantages and disadvantages of each kind, and explain which one your prefer to use.

Part IV Writing (30 minutes, 10 points)

Topic: The Increase in Graduates Students’ Enrollment

Study the following chart carefully, then write a composition to:

1) describe the changes in the graduate students’ enrollment in the past four years.

2) Give possible reasons for the changes.

Part VI. Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points)

Topic :

Studying abroad has gained popularity in China. In the past, many students went abroad after their college education. Currently, those going abroad are mostly middle school students aged 16-19. Do you think it is a good idea for the teenagers to study abroad? Give at least three reasons to support your viewpoint?

Part VI Writing (30 minutes, 10 points )

Topic The Advantages of the Week-long Holidays

Outline

1. The advantages of the week-long holidays to our country and society.

2. The advantages of the week-long holidays to people and their families.

3. The advantages of the week-long holidays to yourself.

Part VI Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points)

As far back as the historical record stretches, people throughout the world have believed in supernatural events and causes. This kind of belief has not died out. Write an essay in which you explain why people seem to need to believe in the supernatural , discussing

What may be the limits of “natural” life that people want to go beyond;

Why they want to do so;

How some beliefs in the supernatural satisfy our deepest cravings.

Part VI Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points)

Topic Change Our Life Style to Save the Planet

Outline:

1. The situation of environmental pollution around you.

2. The results of the pollution.

3. We each should change our life styles to improve the environment.

PART VI WRITING ( 30 minutes, 10 points )

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words under the title of "Work Experience". Your composition should be based on the following outline:

As the job market becomes more competitive, many employers require work experience. Do you think graduate students should gain work experience before graduation? How can you gain work experience before graduation?

PART VI WRITING(30 minutes，10 points)

Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words under the title of “Publish or Perish” Your composition should be based on the information given below：

Many universities require each graduate student to have at least one paper published before getting the master's degree．They say this is a good way to evaluate the graduate students．What do you think about this?

PART VI WRITING ( 30 minutes, 10 points )

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words under the title of "An Important Skill" Your composition should be based on the information given below:

What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and give specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

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PART VI 写作（30 minutes, 10 points）

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words under the title of “A Gift to My Parents.” Your writing should cover the following items:

1. What gift do you think is the most appropriate to your parent?

2. Why do you choose such a gift?

3. When do you think is the most appropriate time to give it?

Part Five：Writing

Section A：Practical Writing

Directions: You are going to write a WANTED advertisement. The following requirement given in Chinese is for your reference.（about 100 words）

假如你是某中学人事主管，现在学校要招聘中学英语教师，要求应聘者能够根据国家教育体制进行教学，条件必须大学本科以上学历，英语教育专业，教学能力强，有创造力，思想开阔，理解和熟悉中西文化差异。欢迎应届本科毕业生前来应聘。

Section B: Essay Writing

Directions: You are going to write in no less than 200 words about the tile My View on Competition. In your composition, you should clearly state your opinion and give reasons to support your arguments.

Part V Writing

write a compositions of no less than 150 words under the title of “Knowledge from books and knowledge from experience” . Your composition should be based on the following outline:

1Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. 2．Explain which source is more important?

Part V Writing

Directions: You are to write in no less than 150 words about the title “Which One is Better for Graduate Studies----Two Years or Three Years?” You should base your composition on the information given below:

The standard three-year master’s program in China has been with us for many years, but it was challenged by some educational experts recently. They said two years was enough for the program.

1. As a graduate student, which do you think is better for you to finish your graduate studies---- two years or three years?

2. Give at least two reasons to support your choice.

Part VI Writing (30 minutes, 10 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words under the title of “Whether to Pursue a Ph. D Degree”. Your composition should be based on the following outline:

1) Do you want to pursue a Ph.Ｄdegree?

2) Why or Why not?

Part VI Writing ( 30 minutes, 10 points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words under the title of “Publish or Perish” Your composition should be based on the infor mation given below:

Many universities require each gradate student to have at least one paper published before getting the master’s degree. They say this is a good way to evaluate the graduate students. What do you think about this?

Part VI Writing (30minutes, 10points)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words under the title of “Work Experience” . Your composition should be based on the following outline.

As the job market becomes more competitive, many employers require work experience. Do you think graduate students should gain work experience before graduation? How can you gain work experience before graduation?

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