those students lacking self-discipline begin to skip classes. Second, some teachers’ lectures could not attract students’ interests so that some students would rather skip classes to study what they are interested in。
For whatever reasons, skipping classes does bring negative effects on students’ study. Therefore, it is necessary to take some effective measures to reduce this phenomenon. On the one hand, the school and teachers should make students realize the negative effects of skipping classes and enhance their consciousness of attending the class. On the other hand, teachers have to improve their teaching quality to attract students’ interests in the courses. Only in this way can the phenomenon of skipping classes be reduced as soon as possible。
作文练习7
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic A Boom in Continuing Education. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1992—2007年参加继续教育的人数情况
1) 上图为某城市1992—2007年参加继续教育的人数情况，请描述其中的变化 2) 分析导致该变化的原因 3) 谈谈你对继续教育的看法
【思路点拨】
本题属于提纲式文字命题。提纲第1点要求描述图表中反应的变化，提纲第2点要求分析该变化产生的原因，提纲第3点要求谈谈“我”的看法，由此可判断本文应为现象解释型作文。
根据所给提纲，本文应包含如下内容：根据图表中的数据描述1992—2007年继续教育参加人数增加的现象;分析导致参加继续教育的人数增加的原因;阐述“我”对继续教育的看法。
【参考范文】
A Boom in Continuing Education
From the graph, we can learn the number of continuing education participants has kept increasing from 1992 to 2007 in X city. In 1992 there were only 20 thousand people taking part in the continuing education, but in 1995 the number grew to 60 thousand, and in 2000 140, and by 2007, the number has reached 210 thousand. It can be seen easily that continuing education is gaining more and more popularity。
The following reasons are responsible for this boom in continuing education. Firstly, during the work many people begin to realize what they have learned in schools is far from enough. So they turn to continuing education to gain more knowledge and skills. Moreover, as the science and technology in China are developing very fast, adults after graduation have to refresh themselves. In addition, in modern society, those without bachelor’s degrees or above are less competitive。
As far as I am concerned, the boom in continuing education is a necessity. It provides those on-the-job people with chances to get advanced degrees and gain more knowledge. As our society develops, more and more people will receive continuing education in the future。
作文练习8
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic How to Make Full Use of Reference Books. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1) 参考书泛滥已成为师生共同关注的问题 2) 参考书泛滥带来了哪些影响
3) 作为大学生，应该如何正确选择和使用参考书
【思路点拨】
本题属于提纲式文字命题。提纲第1点提出一个问题，提纲第2点要求分析该问题带来的影响，提纲第3点要求说明如何解决该问题，由此可判断本文应为问题解决型作文。
根据所给提纲，本文应包含如下内容：描述参考书泛滥的现象;分析参考书泛滥带来的不良影响;从大学生的角度说明应该如何正确选择和使用参考书。
【参考范文】
How to Make Full Use of Reference Books
Nowadays reference books have become a problem of great concern for both teachers and students. There are many kinds of reference books available in the book market. A smarter use of these books is certainly beneficial, but the misuse and overuse of them may cause a lot of problems。
First of all, teaching reference books might make the students less attentive in class. Armed with reference books, many students may think that they know what the teacher is going to talk about. So they may not listen to the teacher in class at all. Secondly, some students rely on the reference books too much, which is unfavorable to the improvement of their ability to work out the solutions for themselves. Thirdly, there are some reference books with many mistakes, which might mislead students。
Considering the above-mentioned, we should be careful in selecting and using references books. Firstly, we should check the contents of the book carefully but not only pay attention to the brand of publishing house. In addition, we can turn to the recommendation of teachers and students around us. Besides, reference books are just an assistant, so we shouldn’t rely on them too much. Only in this way can we make full use of reference books。
作文练习9
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Will Network Classroom Replace Traditional Classroom? You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1) 网络课堂教学的兴起，使传统的课堂教学受到了前所未有的挑战 2) 网络课堂教学模式会完全取代传统课堂教学模式吗? 3) 你的看法，理由是……
【思路点拨】
本题属于提纲式文字命题。提纲第1点指出一种新兴事物，提纲第2点针对该事物提出一个有争议的观点，提纲第3点要求表明“我”的看法，由此可判断本文应为对比选择型作文。
根据所给提纲，本文应包含如下内容：描述网络课堂对传统课堂的挑战;提出关于网络课堂是否会取代传统课堂的两种不同观点并说明理由;表明“我”的态度并说明理由。
【参考范文】
Will Network Classrooms Replace Traditional Classrooms?
With the popularization of the Internet, network classrooms are gaining more and more popularity. As a new teaching pattern, network classrooms have become an effective complement to traditional classrooms. So some people propose one question: will network classrooms replace traditional classrooms?
As to this question, the opinions vary from one to another. Some people think it quite possible for network classrooms to take the place of traditional classrooms. First, network classrooms needn’t have face-to-face communication and are not limited by time and place, which facilitate both teachers and students. Secondly, network classrooms release teachers from repeating the same contents since the video or audio material can be played time and again. However, many people have opposite standpoints. They say that with online courses, students lack direct communications with teachers and their confusion cannot be solved instantly. In addition, the computer system cannot be guaranteed to work stably all the time。
Personally, both network classrooms and traditional classrooms are necessary for students. If traditional teaching patterns and the modern ones like network classrooms can be combined together, more fruitful education is sure to be realized。
作文练习10
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic A Witness of a Theft Incident. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1) 描述你在公共场所目睹的一次扒窃事件 2) 谴责这种不文明的现象
【思路点拨】
本题属于提纲式文字命题。提纲第1点要求描述一次事件的经过，提纲第2点要求对事件进行评论，由此可判断本文应为记叙文。
根据所给提纲，本文应包含如下内容：交待事件背景;描述扒窃事件的经过和最后结果;谴责这种不文明的现象，提出解决建议。
【参考范文】
A Witness of a Theft Incident
Yesterday, I witnessed a theft incident on my way home. The thief was so rampant that it left me a very deep impression。
It was in the rush hour, when many people were buying tickets at the subway station. A woman took her purse out and paid for the ticket. Then she put her purse back into her bag and turned to leave, when a mid-aged man brushed past her muttering “Excuse me”. She didn’t feel unusual and went into the station. Indeed, her purse had been stolen by that man. To our surprise, the thief seems not to be nervous at all and even began to look others up and down. Maybe he was searching for the next target. At that time some persons, including me, witnessed the process. But unfortunately, no one dared to warn that woman。
This incident makes me ashamed and leaves me a deep thought. The pickpocket has posed a great threat to residents’ and visitors’ property safety. Undoubtedly, it is an urgent thing to take action to prevent pickpocket. However, it cannot depend on the police only. Instead, it needs our common efforts. We can not shut our eyes and mouths to the pickpocket any more. It should be kept in our minds that our forces are far beyond those thieves。
作文练习11
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic Why People Migrate to Another Country? You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese)：
1) 近年来越来越多的人移居到国外 2) 分析其原因
3) “我”的看法
【思路点拨】
本题属于提纲式文字命题。提纲第1点要求描述近年来社会上出现的一种现象，提纲第2点要求分析出现这种现象的原因，提纲第3点则要求阐述“我”的看法，由此可判断本文应为现象解释型作文。
根据所给提纲，本文应包含以下内容：描述近年来越来越多的人移居到国外的现象;分析其产生的原因;阐述“我”的观点。
【参考范文】
Why People Migrate to Another Country?
Many people choose to live in a foreign country, which has aroused great concern. Nowadays, more and more people, especially plenty of intellectuals, migrate to some developed countries, such as America, England and Canada. In addition, there are still many people studying and working in foreign countries struggling for “green cards”. There are many reasons accounting for this phenomenon。
Among all these factors, pursuing high-quality life plays a critical role. Moreover, most of them migrate to some foreign countries with a view to making their children receive good education there. Besides, some people just want to experience a different culture they like. All these above factors contribute to their choice to migrate to another country。
As far as I am concerned, though I enjoy various cultures all over the world, I won’t migrate to another country. For one thing, I don’t like to live far from my friends and relatives. For another, I can’t bear to speak and listen to a foreign language from day to night. In a word, everyone has his right to decide where to live, and everyone’s choice should be respected。