英文写作练习

练习一
The pleasures and pains of childhood 《童年的快乐和痛苦》
Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents,
he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is improbable that he will ever again in his life be
given so much without having to do anything in return. In addition, life is always presenting new things to the
child--things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. A child finds
pleasure in playing in the rain, or in the snow. His first visit to the seaside is a marvellous adventure.
But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do as he wishes as he thinks older people are: he is
continually being told not to do things, or being punished for what he has done wrong. His life is therefore not
perfectly happy.
练习二
How to behave in an interview 《如何应付面试》
In order to make a good impression during a job interview, you need to prepare yourself for it. You must
arrive in plenty of time for the interview, so that you give yourself a little time to relax before the interview
begins.
The impression you make as you walk into the room is very important. Try to find out if the company or
organization has rules about dress. Then try to dress according to their regulations.
You also need to plan what you are going to say. In some interviews you will have to do a lat of talking,
and in others you will only have to answer a few questions about your education and experience. You need to
have answers ready about yourself, your schoolwork, your strong points, your reasons for applying for the
job, and the salary you expect.
You will also be allowed to ask some questions. The questions you ask will show the interviewer that you

have given careful thought to the position. You can ask questions like these: what duties will I have to do in
the job? Does the company provide health insurance? Does the company provide opportunities for further
education?
练习三
Supermarkets《超市》
People all over the world shop in supermarkets. When you enter supermarkets, you will see shelves
loaded with goods. You will hear soft, light music as you walk along the aisles, Food in supermarkets seem to
be very attractive.
A large supermarket is a big business. In addition to food items, many other goods such as house wares,
school supplies, toys, clothing, magazines and even books are sold in supermarkets. It is a place where
housewives frequent. It tries to meet her needs so that when she leaves, she'll shop nowhere else.
Supermarkets are becoming more and more popular. There is no doubt about it—more and more
housewives around the world will soon be standing in the check-in line.
练习四
Should College Students Do Part-time Jobs?《大学生应当做业余兼职吗？》
Most students think that doing part-time jobs when studying at college can provide them with an
opportunity to get in touch with the society. Also, some students do part-time jobs to support themselves.
They are said to work through college.
However, it's not easy to find jobs which are suitable for students. Some jobs requiring long hours of
tedious work under tough conditions may do harm to their health. Besides,some jobs may expose them to the
negative aspects of society—dishonesty and corruption.
Therefore, students should take a second thought in deciding whether they should do part-time jobs or

what kind of jobs they should choose. If they are lucky enough to take a good job, it will benefit them
enormously. Otherwise, it may waste their time and their energy.
练习五
A Reply to a Birthday Party《对参加生日聚会邀请的回复》
Dear Henry,
Happy birthday to you!
I got the invitation to your birthday party yesterday morning. Thanks so much for inviting me to join in your
party. I tried hard to reschedule my activities, but i am sorry to tell you that i will not be able to join you. My boss
and I have to leave for Shanghai next week for an international trade affair. There is not any possibility of canceling
it. I will go to see you as soon I am back. I am sure you will have a great fun at the party!
Sincerely yours,
jane
练习六
My View on E-mail《我对电子邮件的看法》
Electronic mail, or E-mail for short, is a new way of communication by means of computers. Fast, cheap
and convenient, E-mail is so popular that it has become an indispensable means of communication.
Millions of computers all over the world have been connected to form a global network, namely the
Internet. You can send and receive by E-mail documents, letters and papers to anyone in other countries in no
time. By using E-mail you can also store, delete,compile information. In a word, E-mail helps you overcome
spatial and time limitations in communication.
With the rapidly growing popularity of computers and the expansion of information highway, E-mail is
expected to play a more and more important role in our lives.

练习七
Living in a City—a Crazy Idea《住在城市—疯狂的念头》
Tired of the city life, some city-dwellers opt for city suburbs as their residence. They are flocking there to
avoid people—in the city, wherever you look, it's people, people, people.
It's not strange for them complain about the living conditions in the city. It takes ages for a bus to get to
you because the traffic on the toads has virtually come to a standstill, the subways which leave or arrive every
few minutes are packed: an endless procession of human sardine tins, All the simple, good things of life like
sunshine and fresh air are at a premium. Tall buildings blot out the sun. The flow of traffic goes on
continuously and the noise never stops.
练习八
Career Hopping《跳槽》
Today, growing numbers of men and women are changing careers or getting second starts in careers that
have greater appeal to them. Many of those who find that their work is unsatisfactory retrain themselves for a
different occupation.
Job changes and careers shifts occur at all ages. It is estimated that as many as one out of four male
workers between the ages of twenty and twenty-five change their lines of work. About half that number do so
between the ages of twenty-five and forty- four. Some married women combine child-rearing responsibilities
with new career lines.
Motives for changing careers vary widely, but many people move because they feel bored with the dull routine.
For some, a second start grows out of the realization that what they want out of life is not what they are doing, and
they decide to do what they enjoy, Most go back to school to get the training they need to make the shifts.
练习九

The Young and the Old《年轻人与老年人》
When the young man starts to earn his own living, he becomes free from discipline of school and parents;
but at the same time he is forced to accept responsibilities. He can no longer expect others to pay for his food,
his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time
playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as
he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of
trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of seeing himself make steady progress in his job
and of building up for himself his own position in society.
Old age has always been thought of as the worst age to be; but it is not necessary for the old to be
unhappy. With old age should come wisdom and the ability to help others with advice wisely given. The old
can have the joy of seeing their children making progress in life; they can watch their grandchildren growing
up around them; and, perhaps best of all, they can, if their life has been a useful one, feel the happiness of
having come through the battle of life safely and of having reached a time when they can lie back and rest,
leaving others to continue the fight.
练习十
Electricity and Our Life《电力与我们的生活》
Since its invention, electricity has found wide applications in industry, agriculture and scientific research.
It is so essential to our daily life that, without electricity, we could not enjoy modern comforts because home
appliances would not function. Without electricity, we could not cook food, wash clothes and watch TV.
Roughly, there are three ways to save electricity. First, we should produce electricity-saving home
appliances, second, remember to turn off the light when you leave a room. Lastly, we should change our way
of life. Avoid as much as possible the

练习十一
Turn off Your mobile phone《关掉你的手机》
With the development of information technology and reduced price of communication products, the
mobile phone has become a necessity for people. It is obvious that it shortens the distance between people and
makes our life more convenient. Thanks to it, it's easy for us to contact others anytime and anywhere.
However, have you noticed that the mobile phone also brings embarrassment to people? It's not rare to
see people pressing the mobile phone to his ear and shouting loudly in public as if there were no one else
present. It is more than likely that you have noticed that the mobile phones ring continuously on a formal
occasion. People around them have to listen to the noise and they can't concentrate on what they're doing.
练习十二
A Healthy Lifestyle《健康的生活方式》
Dear James,
I am glad to get your letter. Do you still feel stressful? As far as i know, a lot of people live in a way that
is wearing themselves out. In fact, life doesn't have to be like that. It is wise to bear an important principle in
your mind——managing time. To make it simple, decide what you want in your life, and put that first.
Whatever makes you feel good about yourself and your life, just do it! Take a nap, or a walk. Take time to
play the piano. Stop bringing your briefcase home from the office. Fill more of your time with want-to-dos
instead of have-to-dos.
Each of us has to make choices and accept trade-offs. Anyhow, we should do something for ourselves. I
hope you can manage your life! Stay cool!
Yours faithfully,
linda

练习十三
Education—Preparation for Society《教育—为走上社会做准备》
Education is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children for the
purpose of educating them; our purpose is to fit them for life.
Because of the development in modern education, many people avail of the opportunities to receive
college education. But there are not enough positions for people with university degrees. Besides, some
graduates refuse to do what they think
In fact, when we say that all of us must be educated, it means that we must be educated in such a way
that, firstly, each of us should do whatever job is suited to his brain and ability, and secondly, that we must
realize that all jobs are necessary to society.
练习十四
Making a Phone Call or Writing a Letter《打电话还是写信》
When there is a need to communicate with people, we either make a phone call or write a letter. Some
people like making a phone call while others prefer writing a letter.
The advantage of phoning is evident. It is handy and fast. We can contact whomever we want to and talk
with him right away. By making phone calls, people can discuss things as if they were in the same room.
However, there are still some people who prefer to write letters. There is no doubt that letters are less
expensive than long-distance calls. Besides it is a better choice for those who are not good at expressing
themselves orally. However, it takes days, even weeks for a letter to reach its destination.
Both making a phone call and writing a letter are effective means of communication. It seems advisable
to make use of them both on different occassions.
练习十五

A Letter of Application《应聘信》
Dear Sir:
I was pleased to see your ad in the newspaper on December 25
th
for a sales engineer. In July I will
receive my bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from Nanjing University, and I would like to be
considered for the post.
I believe I am a competitive candidate for your post because both my education and work experience
meet your requirement. Besides degree courses concerning electronics, I also took such courses as Marketing,
Consumer Behavior Strategies. Last summer, I participated in an electronic project, from which I have gained
practical experience in this field.
I would welcome an opportunity to join your company because your post is what I've been preparing for.
If you feel that I might be the right person for the job I would be ready for an interview at your convenience. I
am looking forward to your reply!
Sincerely yours,
Zhou Fang
练习十六
A Letter of Complaint《投诉信》
Dear Sir:
I am writing to complain about one of your bus drivers, who was so rude to the passengers.
Yesterday, I was taking the bus No. 133 to school. It was about 9:30 in the morning. It was not the
rush-hour and there were not many passengers on the bus. But the driver drove so fast and he didn't slow
down even when the bus turned round street corners. One of the passengers asked him to drive slowly but he
did not listen. When the bus reached the next stop, a man stood up and walked toward the door. The driver

stopped the bus so suddenly that the man could not keep his balance and fell on the floor. The driver didn't
make an apology and asked him to get off the bus right away.
I think that public bus system should serve the public whole-heartedly. The safety of passengers should
be the major concern. It is my sincere hope that proper measures ought to be taken to prevent such incidents
from happening again.
Yours sincerely
Liu Yuan
练习十七
My Favorite Mode of Travel《我喜欢的旅行方式》
With the improvement of people's living standards, more and more people are making a holiday trip to
places of interest. While many like to join package tours for convenience's sake, I prefer to travel by myself.
I like traveling on my own not only because it costs less but because it gives me freedom. Traveling on
my own, I'm my own boss and can decide when to start or where to linger I can adjust my own plan. By
contrast, in a package tour you're deprived of such freedom as you are supposed to follow the agende of the
tour team.
True, you may encounter inconveniences if you travel alone; getting accommodations for the night and
finding a place for meals might give you headaches. But nothing can be compared with freedom—the
freedom which is vital to a person who takes a holiday trip to be free from constrains of the routine life.