沪江英语专四必看系列之考前作文密押

押题1 我们应该欢迎“宅”生活吗？
题目要求：
The popularization of computer and Internet service has
created a group of people called “indoorsy men” or
“indoorsy women”. They prefer to spend most of their time
at home rather than going outdoors and having face-to-face
contact with others. Should people choose to become
indoorsy? The following are opinions from both sides. Read
carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response
in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize
briefly the opinions from both sides and give your views on
the issue.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content
sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to
follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
YES
In modern times when we can buy everything we need on the
Internet, and communicate and even work through the
Internet, becoming indoorsy men or women is simply a choice
of different lifestyle. In the past, if you want to buy something,

you need to go out of your house, go to the store, and spend
an hour or two choosing the product you want to buy. But
now you can just sit in front of a computer and click your
mouse, and the product can be delivered to you. Being
indoorsy can save people a lot of time.
Being indoorsy can allow people to think and work in a
peaceful environment. For example, writers can be quite
creative when they are alone at home without being
interrupted.
Being indoorsy does not mean that people will never go out of
the door. Indoorsy men or women are good at making full use
of the modern technology to facilitate their life and work.
NO
Some sociologists warn that the indoorsy lifestyle will make
people become self-centered and naive. If people stay at
home for a long time, they will have little interpersonal contact
with others. They do not know how to have face-to-face
communication with others, and they may become shy,
uncomfortable, or self-centered when they are involved in
real-life interpersonal communication. This indoorsy lifestyle

will have a bad effect on their normal interpersonal
relationship and their normal work.
Indoorsy men or women spend most of their time sitting in
front of a computer, and they seldom attend outdoor activities.
Watching the computer screen for a long time will do great
harm to their eyes. Also, many indoorsy people do not like to
attend sports activities, and in the long run, their health will
get worse.
审题思路：
本题讨论“宅”生活是否可取。在具体行文方 面，考生应首先简要概述正方观点：“宅”是
现代的一种新型生活方式。然后概述反方观点：“宅”有种 种弊端。接下来给出自己的观点：
现代科技是把双刃剑，我们要把握好，适当利用可以使我们的生活更便 利，但过度依赖则会
对身体有害。最后总结全文，重申观点。
高分范文：
Should We Embrace Indoorsy Lifestyle?
With the globalization of modern technology, especially
the world-wide access to Internet service, people’s lifestyle
has been greatly influenced. Some enjoy indoorsy lifestyle.
They hold that indoorsy lifestyle is time- saving and peaceful.

In contrast, those against the idea claim that keep an indoorsy
lifestyle will do harm to people both psychologically and
physically.
As far as I am concerned, modern technology is a
double-edged sword. If we consider it as a useful tool to
improve our life, it will certainly bring unprecedented
convenience to us. With the assistance of the Internet, one can
save his time through working, shopping, or communicating
with others at home. Also, solitude isn’t always equal to
loneliness. Free from outside interruption, one can be creative
and keep his mind sharp. On the other hand, too much
reliance on or indulgence in the Internet will certainly have an
impact on our normal life and work. For instance, indulging in
social network online may corrode peoples’ social skills. To
be specific, they may feel lost when talking with people
face-to-face, which may affect their normal relationship with
family members and friends. What’s worse, sitting in front of
a computer all day long means little outdoor activities, which
may damage one’s health.

In conclusion, while enjoying all the benefits the virtual
world has brought to us, indoorsy people should also step out
of their home and engage themselves in the real world.
押题2 难以抗拒的网络报纸潮流
题目要求：
In recent years, traditional printed newspaper has faced a
serious challenge. The Christian Science Monitor became the
first national newspaper to shut down its print edition, and
recently, the world famous magazine Newsweek announced
that it would soon cease publishing on paper and shift to an
online- only format. Will the printed newspaper one day be
replaced by online newspaper? Some believe so while many
still hold an optimistic view on the future of traditional
newspaper. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and
write your response in about 200 words, in which you should
first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give
your views on the issue.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content
sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to
follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

YES
The new media, such as the Internet and mobile phone
applications, have exerted a great influence on people’s life.
Online newspaper is fast, instant, and convenient, while the
printed newspaper often responds slowly to the latest news.
People are now used to reading online newspaper on their
smart phones, and no one has the patience of waiting for the
printed newspaper.
Online newspaper is also environment-friendly, which is in
accord with the trend of saving energy in today’s world. The
printed newspaper consumes a large number of natural
resources, and will, in the long term, be gradually replaced.
The multiple services, such as posting comments and finding
related news through the links provided by online newspaper
have greatly enriched people’s reading experiences and
knowledge. Traditional newspaper can hardly compete in this
sense.
NO
There are still a large number of people in the world who have
no access to the Internet. For these people, printed newspaper

is an important way to know about the latest events at home
and abroad.
Although the printed newspaper cannot be as fast-responding
as the online newspaper, it still can provide many in-depth
reports and analytical articles for readers. Many column
writers are invited to write special feature reports for the
printed newspaper. Online newspaper, on the other hand, is
only suitable for fast reading.
Many readers prefer to read the printed newspaper for they
do not like staring at the computer or cell phone screen.
Printed newspaper is also preferred by the elderly people.
审题思路:
本题讨论的是在网络媒体的冲击下，传统报纸是否会被网络报纸所取代。在具体< br>行文方面，考生应首先根据材料简要概括正反两方的观点：正方认为网络报纸优
势明显，反方则认 为纸质报纸仍然有存在的理由。然后提出自己的观点：纸质报
纸最终会消失，并给出论据。最后总结全文 ，重申观点。
高分范文:
The Irresistible Trend of Online Newspaper
With the advent of information technology, the traditional
media are pushed to the corner and are struggling to survive.
Surprisingly, not all people are hailing the birth of online
version news. Some people believe that traditional printed

newspaper is irreplaceable since a large number of people still
have no access to the Internet. However, others believe that
the demise of printed version is at hand. Being faster and
more convenient, cell phones and personal computers have
led us to a paper-free lifestyle.
As far as I am concerned, it is irresistible that the printed
newspaper will demise while the online newspaper will
prosper. As the modern life picks up speed, news is reported
at every turn. News is no longer new when printed on paper.
While the printing process of traditional newspaper takes
hours, and its distribution may take even longer time, the
electronic transmission of news on the Internet may only take
a couple of seconds, even including videos and audios.
Besides, young people, the largest number of consumers,
prefer to read news via cell phone or laptop. By these devices,
users can share and comment on the news, which enables
them to enrich their knowledge and mind in a short time.
In conclusion, I firmly hold the idea that the online
newspaper will dominate the market in the future and the
printed newspaper will be displayed in the museum
representing a period of history.

押题3 让“公务员热”降温
题目要求：
Every year millions of candidates attend the National Civil
Servant Exam, some of whom even take it as their lifelong
career to attend the exam every year in the hope of passing
the exam and becoming a civil servant. The most sought-after
position may attract nearly 10,000 applicants. The “craze for
the Civil Servant Exam” has been fiercely debated in recent
years. Should university graduates zealously pursue
government posts? Read carefully the opinions from both
sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which
you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both
sides and give your views on the issue.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content
sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to
follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
YES
It is undeniable that the post of civil servant is an appealing
job, for government posts are relatively stable, with fine
income and welfare. If one becomes a civil servant, many
troublesome problems, such as accommodation and medical

care can be solved with some favorable policies. Also, the
workload is modest compared with other jobs. So being a civil
servant is attractive for many university students and they can
hardly abandon this opportunity.
The expansion of college enrollment and the fierce
competition among university graduates have led to the
increasing pressure of job hunting. For many students who are
not quite certain of what they want to do in the future, taking
the Civil Servant Exam is a good try. The whole process is the
same as applying for jobs in private sections. Through the
exam, university graduates can get a practice for the future
career, and the result sometimes is not so important.
NO
The craze of university students attending the Civil Servant
Exam is, to a large extent, due to the advantages of
government posts. But actually, the government post today is
not as favorable as it used to be. Being a civil servant is stable,
but on the other hand, also lacks creativity and freshness. Its
salary is on the average level, and is no match for that in some
private sections. University graduates, at their 20s, should
exert themselves and strive for a bright future. Blindly

following the crowd to pursue government posts is not a good
choice.
It is wrong that some university students equate success with
a government post. In order to get a government post,
students sometimes have to choose jobs that are not even
related to their majors. It is a waste and is not worth getting
such a post at the cost of one’s specialties and professional
knowledge.
审题思路:
本题讨论公务员考试热。在具体行文方面，考 生可首先简要概述正方观点，即参
加公务员考试是有益的；然后概述反方观点，即应当遏制公务员考试的 热潮。然
后给出自己的观点：不能盲目地参加考试，要结合自身情况，并重点阐述理由。
最后总 结全文。
高分范文：
Curbing the Craze for Government Posts
Our society is experiencing a craze for the Civil Servant
Exam in recent years, which makes becoming a civil servant a
popular mindset in society. Two opposite voices emerge,
providing different views on career planning. Some think the
government post should be pursued, for it provides an
appealing job with stability, fine income, secure welfare yet
relatively moderate workload. Others are against the zealous

pursuit of government posts because it is not as favorable as it
was before.
As far as I am concerned, university graduates should not
pursue government posts zealously. Firstly, career planning
should be based on one’s ambition and specialty rather than
some short-sighted interests like the stability of a job.
Graduates are young; they are in a crucial period of striving for
a better future. And the government also needs loyal and
responsible employees instead of those who only seek for
self-interests. Secondly, stable as it is, the government post
lacks creativity and freshness. Besides, some positions have
less mobility and prospect of promotion, and the salary is on
the average level, not so encouraging compared with that in
some private sectors. Thirdly, the conception of equating a
government post with success is apt to mislead graduates to
choose government positions even irrelevant to their majors,
causing the waste of human resources.
In conclusion, university graduates should pursue the
government posts in a proper manner. The stability and
welfare of a job are important, but they should not be the only
elements we take into account.

押题4 乘客可以在地铁上吃喝吗？
题目要求：
Recently in many cities, such as Shanghai, Nanjing and Wuhan,
passengers are not allowed to eat or drink on subways, and
violators shall be fined. Should food and drinks be permitted
on subways? The debate has been raging in China for a long
time. Governments and passengers show different attitudes.
Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your
response in about 200 words, in which you should first
summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your
views on the issue.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content
sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to
follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
YES
According to the laws and regulations, items that pose threats
to the security of passengers cannot be taken to the subway.
However, food and drinks will do no harm to the passengers’
safety, and therefore should not be forbidden. Besides, it is
every citizen’s right to eat and drink during public

transportation. This right should not be deprived of by the
government.
When passengers have to travel on subways for nearly one
hour, it is necessary for them to eat some snacks or drink
some water. If food and drinks are forbidden, it will cause
inconvenience to some elderly passengers and children. In
addition, many young people have to eat their breakfast on
the subway when they go to work in the morning in order to
save time. The new regulation will also affect their normal life
and work.
NO
It is every citizen’s responsibility to build a clean and healthy
public environment. Some passengers bring food and drinks
to the subway, and leave litter everywhere. This inappropriate
behavior makes the subway look messy and untidy. For
citizens and tourists who travel on the subway, they will
inevitably have a terrible impression of this city.
The subway is a relatively closed space, and therefore any
unpleasant smell can easily spread inside the subway and
cause uncomfortable feelings among passengers. Some food

and drinks, such as the steamed buns or some other
traditional Chinese breakfast, often carry strong smell.
Although for people who are eating and drinking, it is of no
harm, for others, the unpleasant smell may make them feel
sick.
审题思路:
本题讨论最近多地出台的地铁上不允许吃东西 的政策。在具体行文方面，考生应
首先简要概述正反方观点。然后阐述自己的观点：不鼓励在地铁上吃东 西，政府
可以呼吁大家养成好的行为习惯，但是，吃东西是大家的权利，不能强制性地被
剥夺。 最后总结全文。
高分范文：
Should Passengers Eat and Drink on Subways?
In recent years, eating and drinking on subways has been
found more and more common, which has triggered many
problems. Thus, some cities forbid passengers doing this and
violators will be fined. Along with this new regulation comes a
raging debate where two opposite attitudes have been shown.
Some believe that eating and drinking doesn’t have direct
relation to the safety of the subway operation and does not
violate any laws and regulations. Others want to curb this
behavior so as to make the public environment clean and tidy.

As far as I am concerned, eating and drinking on the
subway is indeed not a proper behavior, but it is also not
reasonable to deprive citizens of that right. On the one hand,
eating and drinking on the subway should be discouraged.
The government should attach more importance to educating
citizens and appeal for cultivated and eco-friendly behavior on
public transportation. Announcement and posters could be
used to encourage people to create a better environment. On
the other hand, it is every citizen’s legal right to eat and no
one can deprive them of that. With regard to the pregnant, the
elderly, the sick and the weak, the government can allocate
special room for them to eat and drink inside the subway.
In conclusion, the behavior of eating and drinking on
subways should be discouraged, but the right of certain
people should be protected.
押题5 少年犯是否应该和成年犯受到相同
的处罚？
题目要求：
Should young criminals be treated in the same way as adults
by authorities? This issue has been intensely discussed for

years. The following are the supporters’ and opponents’
opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and
write your response in about 200 words, in which you should
first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give
your views on the issue.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content
sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to
follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
YES
If our courts take a more lenient position, then the related laws
and punishment will not have a deterring effect on teenagers.
As a result, teenagers are likely to commit horrible crimes
since they are aware that they have legal protection.
Only by taking stern legal measures against these young
criminals can we bring a number of misguided young people
around to the right road.
In some cases, the lighter sentences might also lead to
people’s resentment towards the judicial system as victims
might argue that these young offenders do not confess what

they have done. This could also result in insecurity in our
society eventually.
NO
The circumstances of a crime and the criminal’s motivation
should be taken into consideration when it comes to juvenile
delinquency. For example, because of distress and hunger,
some teens may turn to stealing food or robbery during the
period of famine. In view of the above reasons, harsh
punishment, such as long-term jail might not be the best
solution.
Some alternatives such as community service might be better
for some young offenders who lack parenting and
self-discipline to get a new start in their later life.
Minors are likely to be given a better chance for rehabilitation
when they commit crimes because of their inexperience of life
and possibly better life prospects.
审题思路:
本题讨论少年犯是否应该和成年犯受到相同的处罚。在具 体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，
概述正反双方的观点：正方认为未成年罪犯应受到和成年罪犯同样的 惩罚；而反方认为对未
成年罪犯惩处要考虑多种因素。然后给出自己的观点：少年犯受到何种处罚应该视 具体情况
而定。最后总结全文，重申观点。

高分范文：
Should Young Criminals Be Treated in the Same Way as
Adults by Authorities?
In recent years, the rate of juvenile delinquency keeps on
soaring, which has attracted lots of attention from the general
public and the social scientists. Accordingly, whether young
lawbreakers should be punished equally as adult criminals has
become one of the most controversial issues throughout the
world. Some people claim that the lighter sentences will
neither minimize the number of crimes committed by the
teenagers nor make the victims believe in equal justice, while
others hold the view that what sanctions will be employed
should be decided by taking the criminals’ age, motivation
and future development into consideration.
My stand is that this is never a purely black and white
issue. Whether the same penalty should be imposed on
juvenile lawbreakers and adult criminals is on the basis of the
specific case. On the one hand, those who commit violent
crimes, such as rape or murder, should be treated in the same
way regardless of the criminals’ age so as to ensure the
justice and equality. On the other hand, if teenagers embark

on the criminal road because of negligence, passion and
induction, a lighter penalty can help them reflect on
themselves as well as give them a chance to turn over a new
life.
All in all, it is a hasty approach to simply impose the same
penalties on young criminals as adults and judges should be
more discreet about the punishment on juvenile criminals.
押题6 环境问题是否靠个人的努力无法解决？
题目要求：
Are the environmental problems too big for individuals to
solve? This matter has been intensely discussed for years. The
following are the supporters’ and opponents’ opinions.
Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your
response in about 200 words, in which you should first
summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your
views on the issue.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content
sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to
follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

YES
No matter how small personal involvement in environmental
conservation might be, it is an unshakable obligation for
everyone to safeguard the environment.
It is known that environment contamination and conservation
are long-term problems, and no single government or big
company can meet this challenge alone. As such, whoever
created the environment problem should be responsible for
solving it; environment protection needs every one of us to
continuously participate in.
The public’s wills and behaviors have an important influence
on government’s policies and companies’ strategies. For
example, if everyone says “No” to plastic shopping bags
and paper cups, then the companies that manufacture such
products will switch to environmental-friendly substitutes in
order to survive in the market.
In some cases, the lighter sentences might also lead to
people’s resentment towards the judicial system as victims
might argue that these young offenders do not confess what
they have done. This could also result in insecurity in our
society eventually.

NO
Some severe environmental pollution, such as global warming
or sea contamination, might fail to be resolved only by
personal effort. In this case, the government plays a
challenging but inescapable role in environmental
management because the government is the only legalized
institution that may formulate legislation related to
environmental problems.
The government can enact laws and introduce programs to
raise public awareness of low-carbon.
Big companies have outstanding advantages in finance and
technology, which give them the possibility to reduce
pollution. For instance, some big companies can improve their
production process to recycle the waste.
审题思路:
本题讨论环境问题是否靠个人的努力无法解决。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结 概述正反
方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：环境问题的解决需要个人和政府共同付出努力，两者相辅相成，缺一不可。最后总结全文。
高分范文：

Are the Environmental Problems Too Big for Individuals to
Solve?
Since our earth is faced with the unprecedented
environmental challenge, environmental protection has
become an urgent issue for governments and ordinary people.
Some people are of the opinion that no effort is too small in
terms of environmental protection because it needs
everyone’s help and participation to optimize the living
surroundings. However, there are different voices insisting
that only governments and large companies can make a
difference in solving the problem.
Personally I hold the perspective that the joint efforts of
both governments and individuals are indispensable in
settling environmental concerns fundamentally and neither
can work effectively without the other. For one thing,
governments’ regulations and supervision can make full use
of the considerable manpower and material resources
consistently devoted to tackling environmental contamination.
For another, without the participation of common people,
every green policy enacted by the authorities will end in failure

because it is human activities that have the greatest influence
on the environment through all recorded history.
All in all, individual support plays an important role in
implementing governmental policies on environmental
improvement and resisting the acts of destroying
environment. In the meantime, the government should also
shoulder its responsibility to make its people live in a safer and
healthier environment.
押题7 是否应该让年轻人担任政府要职？
题目要求：
Should young people undertake important positions in
the government? This issue has been intensely discussed for
years. The following are the supporters’ and opponents’
opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and
write your response in about 200 words, in which you should
first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give
your views on the issue.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content
sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to
follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

YES
Young leaders who have been well educated are more
likely to have a deeper understanding of cultural difference,
and they can empathize with other employees and clients
much better. Today, empathy plays a key role in retention of
talents.
Compared with the senior leaders, young directors can
apply the latest technology and theory into practice, and this
can counteract negative stereotype of management and
greatly improve productivity.
A distinct merit emerging from youngsters working on such
positions is the improvement of government efficiency.
Admittedly, a majority of governmental agencies are thirsty
for high-efficiency operation so that they can provide better
services for the public.
NO
Youngsters might make incorrect decisions that hamper
government work due to their lack of work experience and
analyzing capabilities when facing significant problems.

Elderly people have better cognitive skills, such as big-picture
thinking and long- term vision. It is because years of work
experience and failures teach them to take every aspect into
consideration before making important decisions.
Since the senior leaders have already overcome countless
difficulties and challenges prior, they can quickly adjust their
mood in turmoil and lift the morale of the whole
organization.
审题思路:
本题讨论是否 应该让年轻人担任政府要职。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结概述正反方的
观点。然后给出自己的观点 ：尽管年长的领导者更有威信和影响力，但还是应该让更多的年
轻人担任政府要职。最后总结全文，重申 观点。
高分范文：
Should Young People Undertake Important Positions in the
Government?
Nowadays, whether young people should hold important
posts in the government has become a controversial issue.
Many citizens tend to distrust young leaders’ working
abilities due to their age and inexperience. However, some
people believe that youngsters are eligible for leadership roles
because of their innovation and vitality.

From my point of view, I’m inclined to elect young
people as leaders although older leaders have more credibility
and influence. To begin with, young leaders can take more
decisive measures to tackle corruption and neglect of duty
since they have less interpersonal problems to worry about.
Moreover, with youngsters undertaking senior positions,
efficiency in handling affairs will be highly improved so as to
keep the government innovative and productive. Finally,
young leaders are more open-minded and easier to take in
new things, which can facilitate the enforcement of new
policies.
To sum up, old leaders have to be continually replaced by
new ones, which is an unalterable law of nature, so young
people should be given opportunities to exercise leadership.
And yet there is no denying that young leaders have a lot to
learn from the old, since the senior leaders have rich work
experience and long- term vision.