四、典型作文操练
练习一
Directions : For this part , you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Silence Is Always Gold . You should write at least 120 words , and bese your composition on the outline given below in Chinese :
1.“沉默是金”一直被很多人奉为至理名言，然而在现代社会沉默并不总是对的。
2.试论证该观点。
练习二
Directions : For this part , you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic The Importance of Preparation to Success . You should write at least 120 words , and bese your composition on the outline given below in Chinese :
1.一位伟人曾经说过“给我6个小时来砍倒一个颗树，史会用前4个小时来磨斧头”。这句话说明了充分的准备对于成功的重要性。
2.试论证其中的道理。
练习一
Silence Is Always Gold
Nowadays there are still many people who take " silence is gold " as a doctrine . They believe silence shows one;s intelligence and inner beauty . and can reduce the possibility of being involved in troubles . However , indeed , in many cases , silence is not gold , especially in modrn society . The following reasons can support the argumen .
Undoubtedly , when our lawful rights and interests ard invaded , we should not keep silence . At this time , what we should do is to open our mouth to protect ourselves . Moreover , under the increasingly fierce social competition , everyone must learn to show himself . If you always wait in silence , the chances will not come to you automatically . In addition , in face of the immoral and illegal behaviors , your silence is timidity and selfishness .
All mentioned above tell us that silence is not always gold . Instead , sometimes silence not only can not help us but brings a negative effect . Therefore , we should decide when and whether to keep silence according to the special circumstances .
练习二
The Importance of Preparation to Success
A great man ever said , " Give me six hours to chop down a tree , and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe ." This saying tells us it is quite necessary to make full preparation before taking an action . The truth of it is deep and profound .
There are numerous examples supporting this argument . A case in point is an athlere . Without adequate preparation , an athlete couldn't become a champion . Before every race , he or she must go through hard training of a long time and make good preparation physically and psychologically . For another example , preparation also plays an important role in hunting a job . Before having an interview , the interviewee needs to know as much information about the company as possible . Finally , as far as the students are concerned , good preparation is absolutely necessary for them to get good results in the exams .
All the above-mentioned tell us that good preparation is the way to success . Therefore , all of us should keep Lincoln's remark in our minds , and be well prepared before doing everything . Only in this way can we have greater chances to make success .
