1999-2014年高考英语上海卷写作真题 参考作文
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【高考试题--1999年】
1．一些学生认为学英语很重要。2．一些学生则认为不必学英语。3．我认为„„（观点、理由）
Some students think it is very important to learn English. But others don't think so. They think it is unnecessary to study English. In my opinion, studying English is very important and necessary. First, English is English well, we will find a lob easily... In a word, English is very important. So we must try our best to study it.
考题拓展：运动有助于人体健康。有的人爱有的人爱，你认为什么是最好的运动形式。请说明理由。
With the improvement of living standard nowadays, more and more people are paying attention to physical fitness. It has been a trend to take physical exercises. Some people choose aerobic exercises, others prefer such sports as running, tennis, swimming, etc. But to me, walking still has its advantages which cannot be taken place of.
First, walking is so convenient that you can do it whenever you want. This may happen on the way to work, in the spare time after supper, or even when out for a newspaper. Never look down upon such kind of exercise. No other forms of sports can be practiced so frequently and freely as walking.
Next, as for its effect, walking still keeps the lead. When you're walking, all muscles from top to down are exercised, which may not be noticed by most people. What's more, walking doesn't demand much of strength. Thus it's suitable for a wide range of people, from kids at kindergarten to senior people with grey hair. Its popularity shouldn't be ignored.
Last but not least, walking is totally free, while other sports require a lot, especially the cost. To this point, walking is not only effective, but also very economic.
As a conclusion, walking is superior to other sports in many ways. When you want some exercises, try doing some walking, only then can you really understand what I'm saying today.
【高考试题--2000年】1．我最难忘的一课。2．具体说明为何难忘。3．感想。
Writing 1:
Last winter I went to Santa Barbara C.A.U.S. to spend three weeks' time studying with America high school students. There, I learned a lot of new things and I will never forget that Astrology class.
That morning we went to the local museum to have my first class abroad. During the class, we had a discussion on whether we should go on our space project or set all the money aside for other use. With the advanced teaching materials and the experienced teacher we had a general idea of our space achievements and the failure as well. To my surprise, I first realized that with the population explosion, the energy crisis and the pollution, the earth is faced up with more difficulties than ever before. And without space project we couldn't find new energy resources, new food to eat even new planet to live.
This class is the most important one to me, not only because it's my first class abroad but also because it made me realize how important space exploration is to us.
Writing 2:
I will never forget that English lesson which I had at Grade Two.
On that day, we took out our English books and waited for our English teacher as usual. But to our surprise, she entered the classroom without the English book, but a radio and some paper instead. She delivered the paper and told us that we would hear an English song and she also asked us to fill in the blankets in the paper while listening to the song. How wonderful! It was the first time for all of us to have such a test. We turned very excited and listened to the song very carefully. What surprised us most was that we master the new words more quickly that ever before.
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第 2 页 共 12 页 I like this lesson. It was a new way for us to learn English words. It also helped to develop our interest in
English.
I will never forget that English lesson.
【高考试题--2001年】请你谈谈轿车大量进入家庭后，对家庭、环境和经济可能产生的影响。
Writing 1:
Because of the reform and opening policy, our country is developing quickly. People are richertoday than in
the past. And now many people can afford to buy their own cars. But large quantities offamilies buying cars will have disadvantages as well as advantages.
To families, cars will make people's life more convenient. They won’t have to wait for a bus or walk a long
way any more.
To the economy, producing cars will encourage the development of industry. With a highly developed
industry, our country will be more competitive.
But, on the other hand, large quantities of cars running in the streets will do great harm to theenvironment.
Cars will let out CO2, NO2 and some other harmful gas, most of which can do harm to theatmosphere. So enough attention should be paid to this problem.
In summary, cars will bring us great benefits but we should also try to avoid its bad effect at thesame time.
Writing 2:
Nowadays the number of people who own private cars is on therise. Like everything else, private cars have
both favourable andunfavorable aspects. Generally, the favourable aspects can be listedas follows.
First, private cars can bring convenience and mobility to owners. A car allows a person to move comfortably,
safely as well as quicklyand freely. When my family owns a car, we can make extensivetravels every year. So I believe the tourist industry in China willdevelop more quickly. Second, if more people buy cars, automobileindustry will develop dramatically. What' s more, the growth ofautomobile industry can trigger the boom of other important industrysuch as iron and steel production, energy and technologicalapplication.
Every coin has two sides. The negative aspects are alsoapparent. To begin with, too many cars will give rise
to a series ofproblems, such as serious environmental pollution and more trafficaccidents. In addition, the driver may have to drive around andaround looking for a parking Through above analysis, we may conclude that private carsshould be restricted rather than encouraged.
【高考试题--2002年】简要描述图片内容，结合生活实际，就图片的主题谈谈自己的感想。
Writing 1:
In the picture, we can see that the girl's parents and her grandmother are helping
the girl, whichmakes it impossible for the girl to ride bicycle on herself. What is more
ridiculous, her mother eventakes some medicine with her.
In fact, this is not a picture just for fun. It tells us that parents shouldn't help their
children toomuch. They should let their children be more independent.
Many parents share the opinion that they must get every thing ready for their
children so that theirchildren could put more emphasis on their study. They all failed to
consider that with help of thiskind, children won't be able to live their own life without
their parents in the future. Nowadays, it isoften reported that a certain college student don't know how to wash her socks! How can she competewith others after graduation?
Love and attention is needed in the growth of a child, but it should never be too much or you’ll spoil the
child and he will accomplish nothing in his life.
点评：本文内容充实，详略得当。能根据写作要求，简要描述了图片内容，并能结合生活中的实例，谈出自己的感想。具有较好的语言表达能力。虽然有些语法错误，但全文流畅，句型较多样，词汇较丰富。
1999-2014年高考英语上海卷写作真题 参考作文
第 3 页 共 12 页 Writing 2:
Due to the one-child policy in China, most families have only one child and therefore this child is regarded as the treasure of the whole family. Both the parents and grandparents usually over-indulge the child.
We can see in the picture, when a child is learning to ride it bicycle, the parents and the grandparent are sweating from running alongside the bike and are trying their best to protect the child; for fear that she should fall and hurt herself.
We all know the greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. So I think, for the parents, they should be aware of the negative effect too much pampering has on their child. Under the parents' protection, the children know only comfort and ease. If they don't learn how to live independently, how can they cope with the adversities which they will meet in the future?
For the children, they should let their parents know that they have confidence in themselves and are able to exist in the competitive community, without the constant watchful eye of an eager parent.
The path to success is filled with various kinds of difficulties and obstacles. Only when we have learned to stand on our own two feet, can we survive in the 21st century.
【高考试题--2003年】你的好友因家境一般买不起名牌而闷闷不乐。给他写封信，谈谈你的看法和建议。 收信人： 徐海青
寄信人： 黄平(不可用自己的真实姓名)
写信日期： 2003年6月8日
Writing 1:
Dear Haiqin, June 8, 2003
I'm writing to you to share my opinions on fashion with you, for I have just heard that you wereunhappy because you couldn't buy something of famous brands.
I shall say that it is natural for everyone to pay much emphasis on his own image and it is truethat fashionable clothes, shoes or something like that will make you more fashionable and eye-catching. However, everyone has own family background, and it is really extravagant for you to buy these.Besides, it will also add to the burden of your parents.
What's more, beauty is just skin deep, and there are many things which can make you popularwith others except fashion. A great amount of knowledge, noble character and a warm heart will surelywin you others' respect and admiration. Good qualities is the treasure in your life which is more valuable than anything you wear.
Never judge a book by its cover. I hope that you will remember the saying and become as happyas you used to be.
Yours,
Huang Ping
点评：能根据写作题要求，以朋友的身份，首先表示了对海青闷闷不乐心情的谅解，然后又从外表和内在的关系上开导对方，读来亲切感人。内容充实，语言较流畅。虽然有些语法错误，但整体结构合理，句型较多样，词汇较丰富。
Writing 2:
June 8, 2003
Dear Xu Haiqing,
You said in your letter that many of your classmates were wearing fashionable clothes, but you couldn't afford to buy the best brands. So you felt very depressed. There are different views on people’s wear. The following are my ideas about it.
Firstly, you shouldn't put too much emphasis on physicalappearance.You must always remember the most important task foryou today is to concentrate your attention on your studies. No matterwhat you wear, you will really look your best when you come outfirst in your examinations.
A famous saying goes, "Frugality is the mother of virtue." So,secondly, you must understand that it is a fine virtue to learn to livein frugality. Since your family is not able to provide you with enoughmoney to buy clothes of the best brands, it is all the more necessaryfor you to try every means to lighten the financial burden of yourfamily.
1999-2014年高考英语上海卷写作真题 参考作文
第 4 页 共 12 页 You will find the virtue of frugality will benefit you a lot inyour later life.
I hope you understand what I mean. I am sure you will take apositive attitude towards life and will be happy again after you readmy letter.
Best Regards,
Huang Ping
【高考试题--2004年】老师要求你负责班级墙报（wall paper）工作并征求你的意见。在日记中表达你的决定并谈谈想法。
Writing 1:
Today Miss Wang asked me to be in charge of the wall newspaper for our class. I was so glad at that. But now I don’t know whether I should acceptthe demand or not.
Though in Class 4 for nearly 2 years, I have hardly done anything for it. I think it will be a goodopportunity to devote my efforts to the class if I take the job. On the other hand, I'm good at drawing.The job will also provide me with a good chance to show my talent.
However, I know that taking the job means having less time to relax and study. Perhaps it willtake me several days to complete an excellent wall newspaper. Perhaps it will affect my studies. Perhaps...
No! No! No! I should believe my ability. I can get everything arranged well: relaxing, study,wall newspaper... It will be an hour for me to do something for my class. I want to be a person who is glad to challenge himself.
Now I’ve decided. I'I1 accept the job. I'll tell my decision to Miss Wang tomorrow.
点评：能根据写作题要求，在日记中写出老师的征求意见，自己当时的想法，后来的矛盾的心情，及最后的决定，读来亲切感人。内容较充实，详略得当，语言较流畅。虽然有些语法错误，但整体结构合理，句型较多样，词汇较丰富。
Writing 2:
My Diary
Thursday, March 11
This morning my class master had a chat with me. He told methat he decided to choose me to be in charge of the class wallnewspaper. He wants to know if I am willing to accept the task andwhat I plan to do for it.
First of all, I would like to say I always set a high value on doinga service for the class. So I'm only too willing to be in charge of thewall newspaper. As a student, to do my bit for our class is a goodway to put my ability to good use. To help run the wall newspapercan give full play to my talent. We all know our society needs peoplefull of creativity and creativity doesn't come from books but frompractice. The wall newspaper provides me with a chance to practise. Iwill carry out my teacher's assignment seriously. I'm sure I canbenefit a lot from it.
Secondly, I regard the wall newspaper as a window of our class. It serves as a bridge between the teachers and the students. With theactive participation of the whole class I will refresh it every twoweeks. Through our wall newspaper we can express our feelingsabout school life, exchange our ways of learning, voice our concernsover health cares and even make proposals on the teaching methodand the testing system. Some of my classmates are good at drawing.They can help to add colour to the wall newspaper.
I hope my ideas for the wall newspaper will meet with teacher'sfavourable consideration. (272 words)
【高考试题--2005年】
古人云：“天生我才必有用”（There must be a use for my talent.）。通过描述你生活中的一件事，说明人各有所长，无论才能大小都能成为有用的人。
Writing 1:
There is an old English saying that there must be a use for my talent. I have regarded it as my motto for many years. From my point of view, there is no difference between one person and another. With someuseful talent, you will make your contributions to this society.
When I was ten years old, there was an old man living at the com er of xx Road. He didn’t have the opportunity to study in school, but he learned how to make wood furniture. Every time people wentto ask him to solve some problems of furniture, he was willing to help them.
1999-2014年高考英语上海卷写作真题 参考作文
第 5 页 共 12 页 To my surprise, in his spare time, he would make some toys with small pieces of wood. Some ofthem were sold to the toy store and the others were given to us. The moment I see the lovely toys madeby this old man, I would remember the happy childhood.
From this old man, we can see whatever kind of talent you have, you can find your own methodto display your talent. The most important factor is your confidence. If you believe that there must bea use for your talent, you will succeed. (201 words)
点评：通过对身边一件小事的描写，说明无论才能大小都是有用的，会给自己和别人带来快乐和方便。语言较通顺、流畅，结构清楚，连接词使用得较成功。本文还展示出较大的词汇量，正确的拼写和标点符号。
Writing 2:
"There must be a use for my talent." is a famous Chinese saying, which means if you have the special ability and are good at something, you are sure to become a useful man to the society.
I am always in poor health and one-third of my childhood was spent in hospitals. I know I am a poor runner. So, when it comes to running my classmates always make fun of me, joking that I am a “clumsy duck". But I like singing very much. Whenever my classmates hear me sing in the music room, they say I am a"teacher’s pet".
A year ago a singing contest was held in my school. I was thefirst to enter my name for the competition. I hoped I could leave agood impression on my classmates and would be the center ofattention in front of the whole school. And I did! I was given a medalin recognition of my excellent performance in the singing contest.
These days we often go out to do a good service for the public --to help clean the windows in the home for the aged or to give aid tothe disabled in the hospitals. I can't do a lot of physical labourbecause of my poor health, but I can still be of some use to them. Ican sing and make them feel happy. To my joy, my services arealmost always highly appreciated.
Every time I see the few faces smile at me while I am singing for them, I experience the same feeling that any super stars feel whenthey win the thunderous applause from a large audience. I enjoy asense of social responsibility and feel it is valuable experience for myfuture employment. With definite aims in mind, I am sure my talentwill bear fruits. (309 words)
考题拓展：现在很多高中生利用节假日深入到社区参加社会实践。请结合你自己的亲身经历就此谈谈你的看法和体会。
Nowadays, many Senior school students are participating in the neighbourhood' s activities bytaking advantage of their summer vacations, weekends or holidays to devote themselves to society(or: to serve society). The attitude to this varies from person to person. Some may think it is goodfor students to develop all around, while others argue that it is just a waste of time, insisting thatstudents should spend more time on their study. As for me(or: As far as I am concerned/From mypoint of view/In my opinion), I am quite in favour of the practice.
Just take my experience for example. Last summer, I acted as a volunteer in my neighbourhood. I did a variety of jobs such as looking after the sick and the old; writing wall newspapers;sorting and classifying papers and sometimes even helping deal with conflicts and quarrels betweenneighbours. I really benefited a lot from these experiences. To begin with, I promoted suchvirtues as unselfishness, the sense of responsibility as well as the sense of independence. What' smore, I was offered a chance to improve my ability to cope with complicated problems.
As mentioned above, such community activity definitely has a positive effect on us students.It serves as a bridge by which we can keep in touch with society, thus getting us better preparedfor the future when we really enter society. (237 words)
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【高考试题--2006年】
Writing 1:
I am a senior three student and will begin to receive my high education from this September. So I am considering which university I should apply for.
Among the universities all over the country, the Southern University and the Northern University are my favorite ones, and both have respective advantages. The expense of the Southern University is 8000 yuan per year, 3000 yuan more expensive than that of the Northern University. However, the number of students that will be admitted in to the Southern University is twice as that of the Northern University, accounting for 20. As to the Northern University, what attracts me most is its beneficial policy that if I apply for it, I will get an extra 20-point in my college entrance exam. It's really a remarkable factor.
Having thought twice, difficult as making the final decision is, I choose the Northern University. First, it's cheaper studying there, so that my parents' burden of money will relatively light. Second, 20 points are of considerable amount, which will certainly help me in my exam. Although it will enroll only 10 students, I have the confidence to be admitted. (190 words)
点评：能根据题目要求，对表格中所提供南北两所高校的不同方面进行比较，从而作出决定，并结合个人的实际，比较具体地阐明了自己对各种条件的态度和想法。表达较流利，错误很少，展示出一定的遣词造句能力，是一篇写得较好的作文。
Writing 2:
All my life, I've been looking into the possibility of entering anideal university. As an average student in a key school, I stand agood chance of admission. Now I am at the crossroads. I have todecide which university I should choose: the North University or theSouth University.
The North University enrolls 10 students in our city. Itscomparatively low tuition (5,000 yuan per year) and an extra offer of20 marks for those who can meet the requirements are the chiefattractions that are really hard to avoid.
But going to the South University has its advantages as well.Though it charges 8,000 yuan every year, the South Universityenrolls 20 students, twice the enrollment of the North University.
Weighing the advantages and disadvantages, I decide to take theNorth University as my top choice.
First of all, I know many students put the South University onthe top of their priority list. As an average student, I have to avoidcompeting against them. On the contrary the North University’s extra offer of 20 marks really widens my chance of admission.Besides, with the North University's low tuition, I can reduce myparents' financial burden and focus more attention on studying.Moreover, the North University will probably provide me withopportunities of having my favourite sports--skiing and skating. Asyou know personal interest also plays an important role in one'sdecision making.
With much hard work and a wise choice I am able to smooth thepath to the goal. (255 words)
【高考试题--2007年】以“礼物”为主题写一篇作文。该文章必须包括以下内容：
1. 你送礼物的对象及所送的礼物；2. 该礼物对他（她）可能产生的影响或带来的变化。
As it is universally acknowledged that presents may convey friendship and precious feelings, I have an idea in my mind that a unique gift should be sent to my intimate friend who will leave for the U. S.A. in August.
To begin with, the present consists of two parts ---one photo album and a letter. As sheopens the album, the season of happiness and the period of sorrow that we shared together will beunfolded, thus locking the days into her permanent memory. When she misses her homeland andher friends, this album may act as the most effective
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第 7 页 共 12 页 medicine on her homesick. As for the letter,I hope that it may give her power and courage when she is depressed. So I will write in the letterthat "There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way. Complete darkness may endure for anight, but it will never overcome the radiant light of the morning."
On the whole, the present bears my sincere wishes and it will become an everlasting symbolof our friendship. (178 words)
考题拓展：
以下饼图是高三学生按照不同的依据填报高考志愿的人数比例。请简要描述该图后，说说你填报志愿的依据，并说明理由。
A recent survey shows that Chinese senior middle school
graduates choose their universities and majors upon the basis of
the following factors. We can see from the graph that about 35%
of thestudentsbelieve the choice should be based on their own
interest. More students (around 45%), however, insist that main
consideration should be given to the needs of the society.
Interestingly, there are about 20% who find it too difficult to
make a choice and would rather depend on their parents or
teachers to make the decision. Personally, Iwouldlike to choose
my major and university according to my own interest. The reasons can be listed as follows:
To begin with, it is widely acknowledgedthat interest is the best teacher. With the help of this best teacher, my four-year learning experience in the university will be more enjoyable and much easier as well. On the other hand, it is hard to imagine that you have to spend most of your time studying what you are not interested in. quite apart from that, interest helps to arouse your curiosity, stimulate your motivation for exploring new things, thus leading to creativity and even a new invention, which might be beneficial to the whole world.
For these reasons, I can draw a safe conclusion that nothing will make my college life more fascinating than interest. I have every reason to believe that with a goal in my mind, along with the interest and efforts, I will surely achieve great success in the coming university life. (256 words)
【高考试题--2008年】
你班将组队参加学校组织的集体舞比赛（group dancing competition），班长希望大家积极参与。对此谈谈你的想法。你的文章必须包括以下内容：
● 你是否会参加比赛；
● 你做出该决定的具体理由
At the news that our class will call on some students to take part in the group dancing competition in school, I feel very excited. As one student in our class, I will take part in the competition. The reasons why Ihave decided to do so are as follows:
The first point is that I’m keen on dance. And I’m one of the members of our school dancing group. If I can take part in the competition, I may take advantage of my dancing skills learnt from school and help other students in my class to improve their dancing skills.
In addition, the group dancing competition may add a brilliant touch in our school life. Since life in school is always very busy, we may as well make full use of this opportunity to relax ourselves. Furthermore, dance is a kind of physical activity which can benefit our health. Last but not the least, I feel it an honour to represent my class to take part in the group dancing competition. Because of the love for my class, I’m sure to take part in such a good chance to make some contributions for my classmates. (196 words)
点评：能根据题目要求，详略得当地阐明自己的想法。能较好地使用连接词，展示出对所学英语习语和句型结构的掌握。但最后的结尾较弱，用词影响了句意的表达。
【高考试题--2009年】
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第 8 页 共 12 页 某海外学校举办英语夏令营，开设了如下课程：园艺(gardening), 烹饪(cooking), 防身术(self-defence), 护理(nursing)。假如你是王跃华（不可以用自己的真实姓名），写一封申请信，报名参加其中一门课程的学习。信的内容必须包括：
● 你感兴趣的课程
● 你期望从这门课程中学到什么
● 为什么想学这些内容
It is said that a summer camp is to be held by your school and a few courses are available to choose from. I am interested in gardening, in that I believe it features my character and personal benefits.
Duringthe learning period, I expect to gain some unexpected knowledge. A radical technique I’d like to obtain is to know how to tell different species of plants and flowers apart. This helps me to have a clearer outlook of those in my garden. Furthermore, the proper cutting time and frequency to water are some other skills I want learn. A little knowledge concerning choosing suitable soil or thereasonable planting position will also be a good choice.
The main reason why I choose gardening is that I want to help my parents with their work in the domestic garden. In addition, I find that we students generally lack the knowledge of gardening, missing a chance to have a word with nature, so that knowing the surroundings is imperative. Last but not least, by attending the course, I will have a meaningful summer vacation, and drowning myself between plants will by all means add a brilliant touch to my life. (199 words)
点评：能根据题目要求，详略得当地阐明自己的想法，尤其是写出了文章的重点“你期望从这门课程中学到什么，为什么想学这些内容”。语言表达基本正确、流畅，句子结构和用词多样性，体现了较高的语言知识水平。但对于申请信的功能等方面考虑还欠缺。
【高考试题--2010年】
下图是小学新生的课堂一角，对照你当时的上课情况，作出比较并谈谈你的感受。你的作文必须包括：
●描述图片里学生上课的场景
●比较你同时期的上课情况
●简单谈谈你的感受
以下是对写作提示语中三个要点分别完成较好的考生的作文示例。
（A ）描述图片里学生上课的场景
Wearing excitement and eagerness expressions, the children in the
picture raise their hands as hig as they can for the opportunity to answer the
quesiton put forward by the teacher. It apparently seems that all of them, whether boys or girls, socialbe or shy, are totally fascinated and insipred, and are always full of ingenious ideas.
点评：描述具体、形象、生动，将小学生积极、热情，争先恐后想要回答问题的神态栩栩如生地表达出来。
（B ）比较你同时期的上课情况
Onseeing the picture, I can ’t help recalling my first day in the elementary school. To the best of my recollection, we pupils at that time all felt exceedingly motivated to answer the questions asked by our teacher. More often than not, we raised out little hands almostsimultaneously the moment our teacher put forward a question, all desperate to grab the chance of answering questions holding appeal to us. Judging from the enjoyment on our face, the teachers all deduced our authentic yearning for knowledge in various respects and substantial curiosity. Moreover, savoring the pleasure of acquiring knowledge with obvious relish, we found the pleasure of gaining knowledge far outweigh the embarrassment of the failure to answer the question correctly. 点评：虽然没有使用表示比较的词汇，但将自己作为小学生时的上课情况详细、清楚地反映出来，同时还说明了自己当时为何能如此表现的原因，突出了本篇作文的重点。
（C ）简单谈谈你的感受
Quite honestly, I interpret my invariable curiosity and yearnings have been playing on indispensable role in my ongoing study in the following twelve years. Had I not blessed with such enormous yearning for knowledge, I couldn ’
t have been so motivated to delve into the realm of science, literature and culture and let the tremendous
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点评：体现了对“简要”的要求，没有不顾重点地进行长篇大论。
【高考试题--2011年】
假如你是启明中学（Ming Qi Middle School）的李明，想申请一个扶贫项目，帮助贫困地区的儿童。根据以下启事，写一封申请信（信中不能提到真实姓名和学校）。
Writing 1
Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m writing to you from here in my school – Ming Qi Middle School. I’m Li Ming, a senior three student who has noticed your project on the newspaper. I’m always ready to help others, so I do cherish this chance.
In my opinion it’s nice of both you and us students to launch this campaign. Not only can we make efforts to help those poor students in the poverty-stricken area, but also we can improve our ability to do with concrete matters.
Here ’s my plan to use the 2000 yuan you offer:
I’m going to spend a quarter of it buying books, since reading is one of the important ways to gain knowledge. And I’d prefer to use the rest 1500 yuan to buy a second-hand computer for thechildren to make them be exposed to the e-life. I think it must be a brand new experience to the children and it will absolutely benefit them in the long run.
Please allow me to have a try!
Best wishes
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
点评：作者根据题目要求，详略得当地阐述了自己的想法，写出了自己对项目的看法，尤其是表达了文章的重点“对申请项目的具体设想及如何使用项目经费”。语言表述正确、流畅，能较好地使用连接词和习语等。申请信的表达形式正确。是一篇不错的作文。
Writing 2
My name is Li Ming and I am from Ming Qi middle school. I am chairman of our student union.
I have seen the information of the charity events on newspapers. So I want to apply for it. The children in these poor regions have less chance to read books so that I want to build a library there. Children should be encouraged to read more books in order to learn knowledge from them. The library will supply story books, world famous books and professional books of study to the children.
If I am allowed to do this event, I would use 1500 yuan to buy books and 500 yuan to buy pencils, exercise books and bags to the children. I hope they will have a wonderful childhood and a bright future.
点评：作者能根据题目要求，详略得当地阐明自己的想法，尤其是写出了文章的重点“你对申请项目的具体设想；项目经费的使用计划”。语言表达基本正确、流畅，是绝大部分考生应具有的水平。但对于申请信的表达形式还欠得体。
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【高考试题--2012年】
上周一，你在一所小学观摩了小女孩Amy 所在班
级的两堂绘画课（如图所示），回家后你用英语写
了一篇日记，内容包括：
● 对两堂绘画课的具体描述；
● 你从中获得的启发。
Writing 1：
Today, my little friend Amy invited me to her
primary school to have lessons with her.
The first lesson was typical and traditional. Amy
used painting brush to draw on a paper and she drew a
painting of sea with birds, sun and waves. It was
nothing creative or unusual. But to my surprise, the second lesson was beyond my imagination. Teacher laid a piece of clothing on the ground and all the children began to take off shoes and socks. They had their foot coloured. Then they began to walk, run or even dance on the clothing. Finally, an abstract painting was completed with countless and colourful little footprints.
Frankly speaking, the second lesson shocked me a lot. Children were taught that they could draw a picture in different way and use anything available to demonstrate their creativity. Children who accept such kind of education are sure to grow into people with the most creative idea. I believe, the next Steve Jobs will come into view here in the near future. （172 words）
点评：能表达出作文要求，内容较充实，详略得当。具有较强的语言表达能力，语法结构和词汇的应用基本正确。使用了语句间的连接成分，全文较流畅，结构紧凑。
Writing 2：
Last Monday, I had two painting classes in Amy’s class. It was very special and interestingexperience.
The first painting class I visited was unusual. We can make a painting not only to use bushes but also to use foot. Amy made a painting with her foot. The shadows of foot were like big leaves. There were red, yellow, green, pink, orange and black. It was a colourful painting; in addition, Amy’s teacher showed her works to all class.
At the second class, Amy painted a picture which has birds, mountain and river.
I learned a lot from the two painting class. I knew that the creative thinking is more important than everything. What we learn is not how to paint beautiful. We should learn how to create some different things.
In a word, creative thinking is important for human. It is a mainly way to develop our technology and country. （154 words）
点评：内容基本充实，尚能表达出作文要求。但日记记的是当天的事，所以照搬last Monday不妥。有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。能使用简单的语句连接成分。
【高考试题--2013年】
上海博物馆拟举办一次名画展，现就展出场所（博物馆还是社区图书馆）征集公众意见。假设你是王敏，给上海博物馆写一封信表达你的想法。你的信必须满足以下要求：
1 .简述你写信的目的及你对场所的选择。
2. 说明你的理由（从便利性、专业性等方面对这两个场所进行对比）。
(A)
Dear sir / madam,
I’ve read about your poster about selecting the location of an exhibition of famous paintings, and I suggest that the museum is a nice place. Here are three reasons for my choice.
First of all, the museum is much more professional. It has abundant essential facilities for the show, including those for security and introduction. These are not available in communitylibraries.
What ’s more, compared with those libraries, the museum is an excellent place which fosters our eagerness for knowledge. It ’s certain that visitors will be more absorbed in the fantastic surroundings of the museum. In addition, I don’t think those community libraries in communities match well with paintings with great fame and
high prices.
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第 11 页 共 12 页 While some of my friends insist that libraries are more convenient, I maintain that since the transportation system in shanghai is very advanced and the museum is located in the city centre, it’s not a bit difficult for us to reach the show.
All in all, I am firmly convincedthat the museum is a better place for this grand painting exhibition, and it will be a great honour if I could study those wonderful paintings in the best museum in Shanghai. I hope that you ’ll accept my suggestion.
Yours faithfully,
Wang Min
(212 words)
点评：能很好地根据要求完成作文，首段简短点明写信目的，并直截了当摆出观点，后文则通过三个方面（专业性、环境及便利的交通）对博物馆与图书馆进行比较，以说明为何做出这一选择，结尾则重申观点并希望自己的建议能够得以采纳。全文内容充实，且符合信函的写作习惯，语法结构和词汇运用基本正确，并能用不同的句式来对两者（博物馆与社区图书馆）进行比较。使用了句与句、段与段之间的连接成分，结构紧凑连贯。
(B)
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am Wang Min. I have heard that shanghai museum was collecting people’s opinions on the place of painting exhibitions. Therefore, I’d like to tell you whatI think of it.
As far as I am concerned, the museum is the better choice. In terms of convenient, although the community library is more accessible to community residents, it’s also easy for other people to get to the museum by bus. Since the painting exhibition will be open to everyone, it should concern the majority of people. Besides, there is no doubt that the museum is more professional as it holds many other types of exhibitions every year. And the staff of the museum are more knowledged and they can introduce these famous paintings to visitors and help solve their problems better.
All in all, the museum can provide visitors with a better environment. To meet the needs of them is an important aim of the painting exhibition.
Thanks for you to read my letter and I’m looking forward to your response.
Yours faithfully,
Wang Min
(179 words)
点评：能根据要求完成作文，点明写信目的，摆出观点，并通过对比来说明选择的理由，但一封写给上海博物馆的信，不应该在第一段中以第三人称的形式提及该博物馆。文中用词基本准确，虽有语言错误，但基本不影响理解，也能通过一些连接词的使用，使全文比较紧凑连贯。
【高考试题--2014年】
学校英语报正在酝酿改版，拟从现有的三个栏目（健康、娱乐、文化）中去除一个，并从三个备选栏目（时尚、职业规划、读者反馈）中挑选一个纳入该报。假设你是该校学生程飞，给校报编辑写一封电子邮件，表达你的观点。邮件须包括以下内容：
1. 你建议去除的栏目及去除的理由；
2. 你建议增加的栏目及增加的理由。
(A)
Dear Editor,
I’m writing to express some of my opinions on the school’sEnglish newspaper.
In my point of view, I would choose “entertainment ” as the one to be eliminated. Although it’s necessary for students to get some relaxation, I’m worried that the news the entertainment column offers will eventually turn into celebrity gossip, which is neither helpful to students’ growth nor to the development of the school. We are already living in a world that is crammed with useless information, and there’s no need to add some more. The main focus of the newspaper is supposed to be placed on the students– not on Brad Pitt’s new movie.
As for the column to be added, I highly recommend the “career planning”. I know that right now an awful
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第 12 页 共 12 页 number of students still have absolutely no idea about what they truly want to become in the future, so it ’s quiteurgent and necessary to give students a basic understanding of what different kinds of jobs are like and what different jobs require of them. To me, it’s much more meaningful than “fashion ” or “readers’ feedback”.
May our school English newspaper have a better and brighter future.
Yours faithfully,
Cheng Fei
(200 words)
点评：能很好地根据题目要求完成作文，首段简单明了地说明写此封电子邮件的原因，正文部分提出自己认为校报中可以去除与增加的栏目，说明充分、清晰。语法结构和词汇运用基本正确，用词简洁明了，符合电子邮件的文体。使用了句与句、段与段之间的连接成分，结构紧凑连贯。
(B)
Dear editor,
I’m a student of our school. My name is Cheng Fei. Hearing that our school Englishnewspaper is planning to reform functions, I have some advice to give.
As a big fan of our English newspaper, I have read all of them. As a result, I am quite familiar with the old kind of newspaper. In my opinion, the “Amusement ”function should be cancelled. My reasons are as follows:
The aim of our Englishnewspaper is to broaden students’ mind and improve their English skills. However, too much amusement information makes students pay more attention to film stars, the latest dramas instead of English. I don ’t think it ’s helpful to our study. It is too much amusement information that makes us lose concentration on our study. So I think it should be cancelled.
Instead, I suggest that“The future career plan”function should be added. As we all know that many students feel at a lost about the future career. If we add this function to our newspaper, it may help them to find their ideal career and motivate them to realize. I’m sure it will be meaningful.
To sum up, I hope that our newspaper can be more helpful to all of us.
Looking forward to your reply!
Yours faithfully,
Cheng Fei
(215 words)
点评：能根据要求完成作文，首段点明写信目的，正文部分清楚地说明自己的选择及理由。文中有一些句法及用词错误（如用function 表示“专栏”，at a lost等），但基本不影响理解，也能通过一些连接词的使用，使全文比较紧凑连贯。
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【高考试题--1999年】
1．一些学生认为学英语很重要。2．一些学生则认为不必学英语。3．我认为„„（观点、理由）
Some students think it is very important to learn English. But others don't think so. They think it is unnecessary to study English. In my opinion, studying English is very important and necessary. First, English is English well, we will find a lob easily... In a word, English is very important. So we must try our best to study it.
考题拓展：运动有助于人体健康。有的人爱有的人爱，你认为什么是最好的运动形式。请说明理由。
With the improvement of living standard nowadays, more and more people are paying attention to physical fitness. It has been a trend to take physical exercises. Some people choose aerobic exercises, others prefer such sports as running, tennis, swimming, etc. But to me, walking still has its advantages which cannot be taken place of.
First, walking is so convenient that you can do it whenever you want. This may happen on the way to work, in the spare time after supper, or even when out for a newspaper. Never look down upon such kind of exercise. No other forms of sports can be practiced so frequently and freely as walking.
Next, as for its effect, walking still keeps the lead. When you're walking, all muscles from top to down are exercised, which may not be noticed by most people. What's more, walking doesn't demand much of strength. Thus it's suitable for a wide range of people, from kids at kindergarten to senior people with grey hair. Its popularity shouldn't be ignored.
Last but not least, walking is totally free, while other sports require a lot, especially the cost. To this point, walking is not only effective, but also very economic.
As a conclusion, walking is superior to other sports in many ways. When you want some exercises, try doing some walking, only then can you really understand what I'm saying today.
【高考试题--2000年】1．我最难忘的一课。2．具体说明为何难忘。3．感想。
Writing 1:
Last winter I went to Santa Barbara C.A.U.S. to spend three weeks' time studying with America high school students. There, I learned a lot of new things and I will never forget that Astrology class.
That morning we went to the local museum to have my first class abroad. During the class, we had a discussion on whether we should go on our space project or set all the money aside for other use. With the advanced teaching materials and the experienced teacher we had a general idea of our space achievements and the failure as well. To my surprise, I first realized that with the population explosion, the energy crisis and the pollution, the earth is faced up with more difficulties than ever before. And without space project we couldn't find new energy resources, new food to eat even new planet to live.
This class is the most important one to me, not only because it's my first class abroad but also because it made me realize how important space exploration is to us.
Writing 2:
I will never forget that English lesson which I had at Grade Two.
On that day, we took out our English books and waited for our English teacher as usual. But to our surprise, she entered the classroom without the English book, but a radio and some paper instead. She delivered the paper and told us that we would hear an English song and she also asked us to fill in the blankets in the paper while listening to the song. How wonderful! It was the first time for all of us to have such a test. We turned very excited and listened to the song very carefully. What surprised us most was that we master the new words more quickly that ever before.
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第 2 页 共 12 页 I like this lesson. It was a new way for us to learn English words. It also helped to develop our interest in
English.
I will never forget that English lesson.
【高考试题--2001年】请你谈谈轿车大量进入家庭后，对家庭、环境和经济可能产生的影响。
Writing 1:
Because of the reform and opening policy, our country is developing quickly. People are richertoday than in
the past. And now many people can afford to buy their own cars. But large quantities offamilies buying cars will have disadvantages as well as advantages.
To families, cars will make people's life more convenient. They won’t have to wait for a bus or walk a long
way any more.
To the economy, producing cars will encourage the development of industry. With a highly developed
industry, our country will be more competitive.
But, on the other hand, large quantities of cars running in the streets will do great harm to theenvironment.
Cars will let out CO2, NO2 and some other harmful gas, most of which can do harm to theatmosphere. So enough attention should be paid to this problem.
In summary, cars will bring us great benefits but we should also try to avoid its bad effect at thesame time.
Writing 2:
Nowadays the number of people who own private cars is on therise. Like everything else, private cars have
both favourable andunfavorable aspects. Generally, the favourable aspects can be listedas follows.
First, private cars can bring convenience and mobility to owners. A car allows a person to move comfortably,
safely as well as quicklyand freely. When my family owns a car, we can make extensivetravels every year. So I believe the tourist industry in China willdevelop more quickly. Second, if more people buy cars, automobileindustry will develop dramatically. What' s more, the growth ofautomobile industry can trigger the boom of other important industrysuch as iron and steel production, energy and technologicalapplication.
Every coin has two sides. The negative aspects are alsoapparent. To begin with, too many cars will give rise
to a series ofproblems, such as serious environmental pollution and more trafficaccidents. In addition, the driver may have to drive around andaround looking for a parking Through above analysis, we may conclude that private carsshould be restricted rather than encouraged.
【高考试题--2002年】简要描述图片内容，结合生活实际，就图片的主题谈谈自己的感想。
Writing 1:
In the picture, we can see that the girl's parents and her grandmother are helping
the girl, whichmakes it impossible for the girl to ride bicycle on herself. What is more
ridiculous, her mother eventakes some medicine with her.
In fact, this is not a picture just for fun. It tells us that parents shouldn't help their
children toomuch. They should let their children be more independent.
Many parents share the opinion that they must get every thing ready for their
children so that theirchildren could put more emphasis on their study. They all failed to
consider that with help of thiskind, children won't be able to live their own life without
their parents in the future. Nowadays, it isoften reported that a certain college student don't know how to wash her socks! How can she competewith others after graduation?
Love and attention is needed in the growth of a child, but it should never be too much or you’ll spoil the
child and he will accomplish nothing in his life.
点评：本文内容充实，详略得当。能根据写作要求，简要描述了图片内容，并能结合生活中的实例，谈出自己的感想。具有较好的语言表达能力。虽然有些语法错误，但全文流畅，句型较多样，词汇较丰富。
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第 3 页 共 12 页 Writing 2:
Due to the one-child policy in China, most families have only one child and therefore this child is regarded as the treasure of the whole family. Both the parents and grandparents usually over-indulge the child.
We can see in the picture, when a child is learning to ride it bicycle, the parents and the grandparent are sweating from running alongside the bike and are trying their best to protect the child; for fear that she should fall and hurt herself.
We all know the greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. So I think, for the parents, they should be aware of the negative effect too much pampering has on their child. Under the parents' protection, the children know only comfort and ease. If they don't learn how to live independently, how can they cope with the adversities which they will meet in the future?
For the children, they should let their parents know that they have confidence in themselves and are able to exist in the competitive community, without the constant watchful eye of an eager parent.
The path to success is filled with various kinds of difficulties and obstacles. Only when we have learned to stand on our own two feet, can we survive in the 21st century.
【高考试题--2003年】你的好友因家境一般买不起名牌而闷闷不乐。给他写封信，谈谈你的看法和建议。 收信人： 徐海青
寄信人： 黄平(不可用自己的真实姓名)
写信日期： 2003年6月8日
Writing 1:
Dear Haiqin, June 8, 2003
I'm writing to you to share my opinions on fashion with you, for I have just heard that you wereunhappy because you couldn't buy something of famous brands.
I shall say that it is natural for everyone to pay much emphasis on his own image and it is truethat fashionable clothes, shoes or something like that will make you more fashionable and eye-catching. However, everyone has own family background, and it is really extravagant for you to buy these.Besides, it will also add to the burden of your parents.
What's more, beauty is just skin deep, and there are many things which can make you popularwith others except fashion. A great amount of knowledge, noble character and a warm heart will surelywin you others' respect and admiration. Good qualities is the treasure in your life which is more valuable than anything you wear.
Never judge a book by its cover. I hope that you will remember the saying and become as happyas you used to be.
Yours,
Huang Ping
点评：能根据写作题要求，以朋友的身份，首先表示了对海青闷闷不乐心情的谅解，然后又从外表和内在的关系上开导对方，读来亲切感人。内容充实，语言较流畅。虽然有些语法错误，但整体结构合理，句型较多样，词汇较丰富。
Writing 2:
June 8, 2003
Dear Xu Haiqing,
You said in your letter that many of your classmates were wearing fashionable clothes, but you couldn't afford to buy the best brands. So you felt very depressed. There are different views on people’s wear. The following are my ideas about it.
Firstly, you shouldn't put too much emphasis on physicalappearance.You must always remember the most important task foryou today is to concentrate your attention on your studies. No matterwhat you wear, you will really look your best when you come outfirst in your examinations.
A famous saying goes, "Frugality is the mother of virtue." So,secondly, you must understand that it is a fine virtue to learn to livein frugality. Since your family is not able to provide you with enoughmoney to buy clothes of the best brands, it is all the more necessaryfor you to try every means to lighten the financial burden of yourfamily.
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第 4 页 共 12 页 You will find the virtue of frugality will benefit you a lot inyour later life.
I hope you understand what I mean. I am sure you will take apositive attitude towards life and will be happy again after you readmy letter.
Best Regards,
Huang Ping
【高考试题--2004年】老师要求你负责班级墙报（wall paper）工作并征求你的意见。在日记中表达你的决定并谈谈想法。
Writing 1:
Today Miss Wang asked me to be in charge of the wall newspaper for our class. I was so glad at that. But now I don’t know whether I should acceptthe demand or not.
Though in Class 4 for nearly 2 years, I have hardly done anything for it. I think it will be a goodopportunity to devote my efforts to the class if I take the job. On the other hand, I'm good at drawing.The job will also provide me with a good chance to show my talent.
However, I know that taking the job means having less time to relax and study. Perhaps it willtake me several days to complete an excellent wall newspaper. Perhaps it will affect my studies. Perhaps...
No! No! No! I should believe my ability. I can get everything arranged well: relaxing, study,wall newspaper... It will be an hour for me to do something for my class. I want to be a person who is glad to challenge himself.
Now I’ve decided. I'I1 accept the job. I'll tell my decision to Miss Wang tomorrow.
点评：能根据写作题要求，在日记中写出老师的征求意见，自己当时的想法，后来的矛盾的心情，及最后的决定，读来亲切感人。内容较充实，详略得当，语言较流畅。虽然有些语法错误，但整体结构合理，句型较多样，词汇较丰富。
Writing 2:
My Diary
Thursday, March 11
This morning my class master had a chat with me. He told methat he decided to choose me to be in charge of the class wallnewspaper. He wants to know if I am willing to accept the task andwhat I plan to do for it.
First of all, I would like to say I always set a high value on doinga service for the class. So I'm only too willing to be in charge of thewall newspaper. As a student, to do my bit for our class is a goodway to put my ability to good use. To help run the wall newspapercan give full play to my talent. We all know our society needs peoplefull of creativity and creativity doesn't come from books but frompractice. The wall newspaper provides me with a chance to practise. Iwill carry out my teacher's assignment seriously. I'm sure I canbenefit a lot from it.
Secondly, I regard the wall newspaper as a window of our class. It serves as a bridge between the teachers and the students. With theactive participation of the whole class I will refresh it every twoweeks. Through our wall newspaper we can express our feelingsabout school life, exchange our ways of learning, voice our concernsover health cares and even make proposals on the teaching methodand the testing system. Some of my classmates are good at drawing.They can help to add colour to the wall newspaper.
I hope my ideas for the wall newspaper will meet with teacher'sfavourable consideration. (272 words)
【高考试题--2005年】
古人云：“天生我才必有用”（There must be a use for my talent.）。通过描述你生活中的一件事，说明人各有所长，无论才能大小都能成为有用的人。
Writing 1:
There is an old English saying that there must be a use for my talent. I have regarded it as my motto for many years. From my point of view, there is no difference between one person and another. With someuseful talent, you will make your contributions to this society.
When I was ten years old, there was an old man living at the com er of xx Road. He didn’t have the opportunity to study in school, but he learned how to make wood furniture. Every time people wentto ask him to solve some problems of furniture, he was willing to help them.
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第 5 页 共 12 页 To my surprise, in his spare time, he would make some toys with small pieces of wood. Some ofthem were sold to the toy store and the others were given to us. The moment I see the lovely toys madeby this old man, I would remember the happy childhood.
From this old man, we can see whatever kind of talent you have, you can find your own methodto display your talent. The most important factor is your confidence. If you believe that there must bea use for your talent, you will succeed. (201 words)
点评：通过对身边一件小事的描写，说明无论才能大小都是有用的，会给自己和别人带来快乐和方便。语言较通顺、流畅，结构清楚，连接词使用得较成功。本文还展示出较大的词汇量，正确的拼写和标点符号。
Writing 2:
"There must be a use for my talent." is a famous Chinese saying, which means if you have the special ability and are good at something, you are sure to become a useful man to the society.
I am always in poor health and one-third of my childhood was spent in hospitals. I know I am a poor runner. So, when it comes to running my classmates always make fun of me, joking that I am a “clumsy duck". But I like singing very much. Whenever my classmates hear me sing in the music room, they say I am a"teacher’s pet".
A year ago a singing contest was held in my school. I was thefirst to enter my name for the competition. I hoped I could leave agood impression on my classmates and would be the center ofattention in front of the whole school. And I did! I was given a medalin recognition of my excellent performance in the singing contest.
These days we often go out to do a good service for the public --to help clean the windows in the home for the aged or to give aid tothe disabled in the hospitals. I can't do a lot of physical labourbecause of my poor health, but I can still be of some use to them. Ican sing and make them feel happy. To my joy, my services arealmost always highly appreciated.
Every time I see the few faces smile at me while I am singing for them, I experience the same feeling that any super stars feel whenthey win the thunderous applause from a large audience. I enjoy asense of social responsibility and feel it is valuable experience for myfuture employment. With definite aims in mind, I am sure my talentwill bear fruits. (309 words)
考题拓展：现在很多高中生利用节假日深入到社区参加社会实践。请结合你自己的亲身经历就此谈谈你的看法和体会。
Nowadays, many Senior school students are participating in the neighbourhood' s activities bytaking advantage of their summer vacations, weekends or holidays to devote themselves to society(or: to serve society). The attitude to this varies from person to person. Some may think it is goodfor students to develop all around, while others argue that it is just a waste of time, insisting thatstudents should spend more time on their study. As for me(or: As far as I am concerned/From mypoint of view/In my opinion), I am quite in favour of the practice.
Just take my experience for example. Last summer, I acted as a volunteer in my neighbourhood. I did a variety of jobs such as looking after the sick and the old; writing wall newspapers;sorting and classifying papers and sometimes even helping deal with conflicts and quarrels betweenneighbours. I really benefited a lot from these experiences. To begin with, I promoted suchvirtues as unselfishness, the sense of responsibility as well as the sense of independence. What' smore, I was offered a chance to improve my ability to cope with complicated problems.
As mentioned above, such community activity definitely has a positive effect on us students.It serves as a bridge by which we can keep in touch with society, thus getting us better preparedfor the future when we really enter society. (237 words)
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【高考试题--2006年】
Writing 1:
I am a senior three student and will begin to receive my high education from this September. So I am considering which university I should apply for.
Among the universities all over the country, the Southern University and the Northern University are my favorite ones, and both have respective advantages. The expense of the Southern University is 8000 yuan per year, 3000 yuan more expensive than that of the Northern University. However, the number of students that will be admitted in to the Southern University is twice as that of the Northern University, accounting for 20. As to the Northern University, what attracts me most is its beneficial policy that if I apply for it, I will get an extra 20-point in my college entrance exam. It's really a remarkable factor.
Having thought twice, difficult as making the final decision is, I choose the Northern University. First, it's cheaper studying there, so that my parents' burden of money will relatively light. Second, 20 points are of considerable amount, which will certainly help me in my exam. Although it will enroll only 10 students, I have the confidence to be admitted. (190 words)
点评：能根据题目要求，对表格中所提供南北两所高校的不同方面进行比较，从而作出决定，并结合个人的实际，比较具体地阐明了自己对各种条件的态度和想法。表达较流利，错误很少，展示出一定的遣词造句能力，是一篇写得较好的作文。
Writing 2:
All my life, I've been looking into the possibility of entering anideal university. As an average student in a key school, I stand agood chance of admission. Now I am at the crossroads. I have todecide which university I should choose: the North University or theSouth University.
The North University enrolls 10 students in our city. Itscomparatively low tuition (5,000 yuan per year) and an extra offer of20 marks for those who can meet the requirements are the chiefattractions that are really hard to avoid.
But going to the South University has its advantages as well.Though it charges 8,000 yuan every year, the South Universityenrolls 20 students, twice the enrollment of the North University.
Weighing the advantages and disadvantages, I decide to take theNorth University as my top choice.
First of all, I know many students put the South University onthe top of their priority list. As an average student, I have to avoidcompeting against them. On the contrary the North University’s extra offer of 20 marks really widens my chance of admission.Besides, with the North University's low tuition, I can reduce myparents' financial burden and focus more attention on studying.Moreover, the North University will probably provide me withopportunities of having my favourite sports--skiing and skating. Asyou know personal interest also plays an important role in one'sdecision making.
With much hard work and a wise choice I am able to smooth thepath to the goal. (255 words)
【高考试题--2007年】以“礼物”为主题写一篇作文。该文章必须包括以下内容：
1. 你送礼物的对象及所送的礼物；2. 该礼物对他（她）可能产生的影响或带来的变化。
As it is universally acknowledged that presents may convey friendship and precious feelings, I have an idea in my mind that a unique gift should be sent to my intimate friend who will leave for the U. S.A. in August.
To begin with, the present consists of two parts ---one photo album and a letter. As sheopens the album, the season of happiness and the period of sorrow that we shared together will beunfolded, thus locking the days into her permanent memory. When she misses her homeland andher friends, this album may act as the most effective
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第 7 页 共 12 页 medicine on her homesick. As for the letter,I hope that it may give her power and courage when she is depressed. So I will write in the letterthat "There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way. Complete darkness may endure for anight, but it will never overcome the radiant light of the morning."
On the whole, the present bears my sincere wishes and it will become an everlasting symbolof our friendship. (178 words)
考题拓展：
以下饼图是高三学生按照不同的依据填报高考志愿的人数比例。请简要描述该图后，说说你填报志愿的依据，并说明理由。
A recent survey shows that Chinese senior middle school
graduates choose their universities and majors upon the basis of
the following factors. We can see from the graph that about 35%
of thestudentsbelieve the choice should be based on their own
interest. More students (around 45%), however, insist that main
consideration should be given to the needs of the society.
Interestingly, there are about 20% who find it too difficult to
make a choice and would rather depend on their parents or
teachers to make the decision. Personally, Iwouldlike to choose
my major and university according to my own interest. The reasons can be listed as follows:
To begin with, it is widely acknowledgedthat interest is the best teacher. With the help of this best teacher, my four-year learning experience in the university will be more enjoyable and much easier as well. On the other hand, it is hard to imagine that you have to spend most of your time studying what you are not interested in. quite apart from that, interest helps to arouse your curiosity, stimulate your motivation for exploring new things, thus leading to creativity and even a new invention, which might be beneficial to the whole world.
For these reasons, I can draw a safe conclusion that nothing will make my college life more fascinating than interest. I have every reason to believe that with a goal in my mind, along with the interest and efforts, I will surely achieve great success in the coming university life. (256 words)
【高考试题--2008年】
你班将组队参加学校组织的集体舞比赛（group dancing competition），班长希望大家积极参与。对此谈谈你的想法。你的文章必须包括以下内容：
● 你是否会参加比赛；
● 你做出该决定的具体理由
At the news that our class will call on some students to take part in the group dancing competition in school, I feel very excited. As one student in our class, I will take part in the competition. The reasons why Ihave decided to do so are as follows:
The first point is that I’m keen on dance. And I’m one of the members of our school dancing group. If I can take part in the competition, I may take advantage of my dancing skills learnt from school and help other students in my class to improve their dancing skills.
In addition, the group dancing competition may add a brilliant touch in our school life. Since life in school is always very busy, we may as well make full use of this opportunity to relax ourselves. Furthermore, dance is a kind of physical activity which can benefit our health. Last but not the least, I feel it an honour to represent my class to take part in the group dancing competition. Because of the love for my class, I’m sure to take part in such a good chance to make some contributions for my classmates. (196 words)
点评：能根据题目要求，详略得当地阐明自己的想法。能较好地使用连接词，展示出对所学英语习语和句型结构的掌握。但最后的结尾较弱，用词影响了句意的表达。
【高考试题--2009年】
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第 8 页 共 12 页 某海外学校举办英语夏令营，开设了如下课程：园艺(gardening), 烹饪(cooking), 防身术(self-defence), 护理(nursing)。假如你是王跃华（不可以用自己的真实姓名），写一封申请信，报名参加其中一门课程的学习。信的内容必须包括：
● 你感兴趣的课程
● 你期望从这门课程中学到什么
● 为什么想学这些内容
It is said that a summer camp is to be held by your school and a few courses are available to choose from. I am interested in gardening, in that I believe it features my character and personal benefits.
Duringthe learning period, I expect to gain some unexpected knowledge. A radical technique I’d like to obtain is to know how to tell different species of plants and flowers apart. This helps me to have a clearer outlook of those in my garden. Furthermore, the proper cutting time and frequency to water are some other skills I want learn. A little knowledge concerning choosing suitable soil or thereasonable planting position will also be a good choice.
The main reason why I choose gardening is that I want to help my parents with their work in the domestic garden. In addition, I find that we students generally lack the knowledge of gardening, missing a chance to have a word with nature, so that knowing the surroundings is imperative. Last but not least, by attending the course, I will have a meaningful summer vacation, and drowning myself between plants will by all means add a brilliant touch to my life. (199 words)
点评：能根据题目要求，详略得当地阐明自己的想法，尤其是写出了文章的重点“你期望从这门课程中学到什么，为什么想学这些内容”。语言表达基本正确、流畅，句子结构和用词多样性，体现了较高的语言知识水平。但对于申请信的功能等方面考虑还欠缺。
【高考试题--2010年】
下图是小学新生的课堂一角，对照你当时的上课情况，作出比较并谈谈你的感受。你的作文必须包括：
●描述图片里学生上课的场景
●比较你同时期的上课情况
●简单谈谈你的感受
以下是对写作提示语中三个要点分别完成较好的考生的作文示例。
（A ）描述图片里学生上课的场景
Wearing excitement and eagerness expressions, the children in the
picture raise their hands as hig as they can for the opportunity to answer the
quesiton put forward by the teacher. It apparently seems that all of them, whether boys or girls, socialbe or shy, are totally fascinated and insipred, and are always full of ingenious ideas.
点评：描述具体、形象、生动，将小学生积极、热情，争先恐后想要回答问题的神态栩栩如生地表达出来。
（B ）比较你同时期的上课情况
Onseeing the picture, I can ’t help recalling my first day in the elementary school. To the best of my recollection, we pupils at that time all felt exceedingly motivated to answer the questions asked by our teacher. More often than not, we raised out little hands almostsimultaneously the moment our teacher put forward a question, all desperate to grab the chance of answering questions holding appeal to us. Judging from the enjoyment on our face, the teachers all deduced our authentic yearning for knowledge in various respects and substantial curiosity. Moreover, savoring the pleasure of acquiring knowledge with obvious relish, we found the pleasure of gaining knowledge far outweigh the embarrassment of the failure to answer the question correctly. 点评：虽然没有使用表示比较的词汇，但将自己作为小学生时的上课情况详细、清楚地反映出来，同时还说明了自己当时为何能如此表现的原因，突出了本篇作文的重点。
（C ）简单谈谈你的感受
Quite honestly, I interpret my invariable curiosity and yearnings have been playing on indispensable role in my ongoing study in the following twelve years. Had I not blessed with such enormous yearning for knowledge, I couldn ’
t have been so motivated to delve into the realm of science, literature and culture and let the tremendous
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点评：体现了对“简要”的要求，没有不顾重点地进行长篇大论。
【高考试题--2011年】
假如你是启明中学（Ming Qi Middle School）的李明，想申请一个扶贫项目，帮助贫困地区的儿童。根据以下启事，写一封申请信（信中不能提到真实姓名和学校）。
Writing 1
Dear Sir / Madam,
I’m writing to you from here in my school – Ming Qi Middle School. I’m Li Ming, a senior three student who has noticed your project on the newspaper. I’m always ready to help others, so I do cherish this chance.
In my opinion it’s nice of both you and us students to launch this campaign. Not only can we make efforts to help those poor students in the poverty-stricken area, but also we can improve our ability to do with concrete matters.
Here ’s my plan to use the 2000 yuan you offer:
I’m going to spend a quarter of it buying books, since reading is one of the important ways to gain knowledge. And I’d prefer to use the rest 1500 yuan to buy a second-hand computer for thechildren to make them be exposed to the e-life. I think it must be a brand new experience to the children and it will absolutely benefit them in the long run.
Please allow me to have a try!
Best wishes
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
点评：作者根据题目要求，详略得当地阐述了自己的想法，写出了自己对项目的看法，尤其是表达了文章的重点“对申请项目的具体设想及如何使用项目经费”。语言表述正确、流畅，能较好地使用连接词和习语等。申请信的表达形式正确。是一篇不错的作文。
Writing 2
My name is Li Ming and I am from Ming Qi middle school. I am chairman of our student union.
I have seen the information of the charity events on newspapers. So I want to apply for it. The children in these poor regions have less chance to read books so that I want to build a library there. Children should be encouraged to read more books in order to learn knowledge from them. The library will supply story books, world famous books and professional books of study to the children.
If I am allowed to do this event, I would use 1500 yuan to buy books and 500 yuan to buy pencils, exercise books and bags to the children. I hope they will have a wonderful childhood and a bright future.
点评：作者能根据题目要求，详略得当地阐明自己的想法，尤其是写出了文章的重点“你对申请项目的具体设想；项目经费的使用计划”。语言表达基本正确、流畅，是绝大部分考生应具有的水平。但对于申请信的表达形式还欠得体。
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【高考试题--2012年】
上周一，你在一所小学观摩了小女孩Amy 所在班
级的两堂绘画课（如图所示），回家后你用英语写
了一篇日记，内容包括：
● 对两堂绘画课的具体描述；
● 你从中获得的启发。
Writing 1：
Today, my little friend Amy invited me to her
primary school to have lessons with her.
The first lesson was typical and traditional. Amy
used painting brush to draw on a paper and she drew a
painting of sea with birds, sun and waves. It was
nothing creative or unusual. But to my surprise, the second lesson was beyond my imagination. Teacher laid a piece of clothing on the ground and all the children began to take off shoes and socks. They had their foot coloured. Then they began to walk, run or even dance on the clothing. Finally, an abstract painting was completed with countless and colourful little footprints.
Frankly speaking, the second lesson shocked me a lot. Children were taught that they could draw a picture in different way and use anything available to demonstrate their creativity. Children who accept such kind of education are sure to grow into people with the most creative idea. I believe, the next Steve Jobs will come into view here in the near future. （172 words）
点评：能表达出作文要求，内容较充实，详略得当。具有较强的语言表达能力，语法结构和词汇的应用基本正确。使用了语句间的连接成分，全文较流畅，结构紧凑。
Writing 2：
Last Monday, I had two painting classes in Amy’s class. It was very special and interestingexperience.
The first painting class I visited was unusual. We can make a painting not only to use bushes but also to use foot. Amy made a painting with her foot. The shadows of foot were like big leaves. There were red, yellow, green, pink, orange and black. It was a colourful painting; in addition, Amy’s teacher showed her works to all class.
At the second class, Amy painted a picture which has birds, mountain and river.
I learned a lot from the two painting class. I knew that the creative thinking is more important than everything. What we learn is not how to paint beautiful. We should learn how to create some different things.
In a word, creative thinking is important for human. It is a mainly way to develop our technology and country. （154 words）
点评：内容基本充实，尚能表达出作文要求。但日记记的是当天的事，所以照搬last Monday不妥。有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。能使用简单的语句连接成分。
【高考试题--2013年】
上海博物馆拟举办一次名画展，现就展出场所（博物馆还是社区图书馆）征集公众意见。假设你是王敏，给上海博物馆写一封信表达你的想法。你的信必须满足以下要求：
1 .简述你写信的目的及你对场所的选择。
2. 说明你的理由（从便利性、专业性等方面对这两个场所进行对比）。
(A)
Dear sir / madam,
I’ve read about your poster about selecting the location of an exhibition of famous paintings, and I suggest that the museum is a nice place. Here are three reasons for my choice.
First of all, the museum is much more professional. It has abundant essential facilities for the show, including those for security and introduction. These are not available in communitylibraries.
What ’s more, compared with those libraries, the museum is an excellent place which fosters our eagerness for knowledge. It ’s certain that visitors will be more absorbed in the fantastic surroundings of the museum. In addition, I don’t think those community libraries in communities match well with paintings with great fame and
high prices.
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第 11 页 共 12 页 While some of my friends insist that libraries are more convenient, I maintain that since the transportation system in shanghai is very advanced and the museum is located in the city centre, it’s not a bit difficult for us to reach the show.
All in all, I am firmly convincedthat the museum is a better place for this grand painting exhibition, and it will be a great honour if I could study those wonderful paintings in the best museum in Shanghai. I hope that you ’ll accept my suggestion.
Yours faithfully,
Wang Min
(212 words)
点评：能很好地根据要求完成作文，首段简短点明写信目的，并直截了当摆出观点，后文则通过三个方面（专业性、环境及便利的交通）对博物馆与图书馆进行比较，以说明为何做出这一选择，结尾则重申观点并希望自己的建议能够得以采纳。全文内容充实，且符合信函的写作习惯，语法结构和词汇运用基本正确，并能用不同的句式来对两者（博物馆与社区图书馆）进行比较。使用了句与句、段与段之间的连接成分，结构紧凑连贯。
(B)
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am Wang Min. I have heard that shanghai museum was collecting people’s opinions on the place of painting exhibitions. Therefore, I’d like to tell you whatI think of it.
As far as I am concerned, the museum is the better choice. In terms of convenient, although the community library is more accessible to community residents, it’s also easy for other people to get to the museum by bus. Since the painting exhibition will be open to everyone, it should concern the majority of people. Besides, there is no doubt that the museum is more professional as it holds many other types of exhibitions every year. And the staff of the museum are more knowledged and they can introduce these famous paintings to visitors and help solve their problems better.
All in all, the museum can provide visitors with a better environment. To meet the needs of them is an important aim of the painting exhibition.
Thanks for you to read my letter and I’m looking forward to your response.
Yours faithfully,
Wang Min
(179 words)
点评：能根据要求完成作文，点明写信目的，摆出观点，并通过对比来说明选择的理由，但一封写给上海博物馆的信，不应该在第一段中以第三人称的形式提及该博物馆。文中用词基本准确，虽有语言错误，但基本不影响理解，也能通过一些连接词的使用，使全文比较紧凑连贯。
【高考试题--2014年】
学校英语报正在酝酿改版，拟从现有的三个栏目（健康、娱乐、文化）中去除一个，并从三个备选栏目（时尚、职业规划、读者反馈）中挑选一个纳入该报。假设你是该校学生程飞，给校报编辑写一封电子邮件，表达你的观点。邮件须包括以下内容：
1. 你建议去除的栏目及去除的理由；
2. 你建议增加的栏目及增加的理由。
(A)
Dear Editor,
I’m writing to express some of my opinions on the school’sEnglish newspaper.
In my point of view, I would choose “entertainment ” as the one to be eliminated. Although it’s necessary for students to get some relaxation, I’m worried that the news the entertainment column offers will eventually turn into celebrity gossip, which is neither helpful to students’ growth nor to the development of the school. We are already living in a world that is crammed with useless information, and there’s no need to add some more. The main focus of the newspaper is supposed to be placed on the students– not on Brad Pitt’s new movie.
As for the column to be added, I highly recommend the “career planning”. I know that right now an awful
1999-2014年高考英语上海卷写作真题 参考作文
第 12 页 共 12 页 number of students still have absolutely no idea about what they truly want to become in the future, so it ’s quiteurgent and necessary to give students a basic understanding of what different kinds of jobs are like and what different jobs require of them. To me, it’s much more meaningful than “fashion ” or “readers’ feedback”.
May our school English newspaper have a better and brighter future.
Yours faithfully,
Cheng Fei
(200 words)
点评：能很好地根据题目要求完成作文，首段简单明了地说明写此封电子邮件的原因，正文部分提出自己认为校报中可以去除与增加的栏目，说明充分、清晰。语法结构和词汇运用基本正确，用词简洁明了，符合电子邮件的文体。使用了句与句、段与段之间的连接成分，结构紧凑连贯。
(B)
Dear editor,
I’m a student of our school. My name is Cheng Fei. Hearing that our school Englishnewspaper is planning to reform functions, I have some advice to give.
As a big fan of our English newspaper, I have read all of them. As a result, I am quite familiar with the old kind of newspaper. In my opinion, the “Amusement ”function should be cancelled. My reasons are as follows:
The aim of our Englishnewspaper is to broaden students’ mind and improve their English skills. However, too much amusement information makes students pay more attention to film stars, the latest dramas instead of English. I don ’t think it ’s helpful to our study. It is too much amusement information that makes us lose concentration on our study. So I think it should be cancelled.
Instead, I suggest that“The future career plan”function should be added. As we all know that many students feel at a lost about the future career. If we add this function to our newspaper, it may help them to find their ideal career and motivate them to realize. I’m sure it will be meaningful.
To sum up, I hope that our newspaper can be more helpful to all of us.
Looking forward to your reply!
Yours faithfully,
Cheng Fei
(215 words)
点评：能根据要求完成作文，首段点明写信目的，正文部分清楚地说明自己的选择及理由。文中有一些句法及用词错误（如用function 表示“专栏”，at a lost等），但基本不影响理解，也能通过一些连接词的使用，使全文比较紧凑连贯。