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 .