Section A: Composition (15%)
能根据所给的作文题目、提纲或图表、数据等，写一篇200个单词左
右的作文。能做到内容切题、完整，条理清楚，结构严谨，语法正确，
语言通顺，表达得体。考试时间35分钟。
Section B: Note-writing (10%)
能根据所给提示写50至60个单词的便条、通知、请帖等。能做到格
式正确，语言得体。考试时间为10分钟
Section A: Composition
评分标准：
14分：切题。表达思想清楚，文字通顺，连贯性较好，基本无语言
错误。
11分：切题。表达思想清楚，文字连贯，但有少量语言错误。
8分：基本切题。表达思想比较清楚，文字上连贯，但语言错误较多，
其中有少量严重错误。
5分：基本切题。表达思想不够清楚，文字连贯性差，有较严重的语
言错误。
2分：条理不清，思想紊乱，语言支离破碎或大部分句子均有错误，
且多为严重错误。
交白卷者或作文与题目毫不相关，则以零分计算。
注：
1.如题目中给出主题句、起始句、结束句，均不得计入所写字数。
2. 对于规定三段的作文，只写一段者：0—4分； 只写两段者：0—9
分。
3. 按规定，考生作文若为0分，考试均作不及格处理；若作文分高
于0分，低于6分，要在总分中减去实得作文分与6分之间的差额部
分。
注：字数不足应酌情扣分。
*累计字数在150-170之间，扣1分。
*累计字数在130-150之间，扣2分。
*累计字数在110-130之间，扣3分。
*累计字数在90-110之间，扣4分。
*累计字数在90个以下，最多给5分。
作文命题
英语专业四级命题作文的出题范围是根据考生的知识结构、年龄特点
和文化背景而确定的，不外乎校园生活、社会生活等日常话题，不涉
及知识面过广、专业性太强的内容
校园话题:
My Idea of a University Arts Festival (2005)
Travel Broadens the Mind? (2001)
The Importance of Extracurricular Activities (2000)
社会话题
1. 社会生活
The Benefits of Volunteering (2008)
Saving Money or Spending Tomorrow’s Money (2006)
2. 环境与健康
The Importance of Keeping a Good Mood (2003)
The Best Way to Stay Healthy (2002)
3. 科技与校园
Is It Wise to Make Friends on the Internet? (2007)
Will Phones Kill Letter Writing? (2004)
A Major Advantage/Disadvantage of Advertising on
Television (1999)
Section B: Note-writing
根据《大纲》，便条的满分为10分，评分主要参照作文格式、内容、
语言以及语言得体性四方面进行评分。
以2008年专业四级考试的便条写作要求为例：
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on
the following situation: Jane, your classmate, is thinking of subscribing
to an English-language newspaper. And you would like to recommend
one to her. Write a note, telling her which newspaper it is and
describing two features of the paper. Marks will be awarded for content,
organization, grammar and appropriateness. 作文格
式、内容、语言、语言得体性
评分标准：
1. 格式
日期、称呼和结尾不符合格式，人名没写或用XX表示
等要扣1分，最多扣2分。
2. 内容
要求涵盖 telling her which one + two features
少一点扣一分，最多三项内容扣3分。
3. 语言
严重词法、句法错误扣1分，一个句子或同类错误扣1分，拼写等小
错误两个扣1分，最多扣4分。
4. 语言得体性
总分在8分及以上可考虑加此分。
总字数少于40或多于70字扣1分。
便条写作要领:
一、格式固定
1.日期 2.称谓 3.便条主体 4.署名
1.要求日期写在右上角，以下写法均可：
1(st) October(,) 2008 May 20(th), 2008
20/5/2008 5/20/2008
May 20th May 20
2. 称呼写在日期下一行左侧
Dear Jane, Dear Jane:
Dear Dr. Herce,
Dear Mr. Wang,
Dear Grandpa, Dear Aunt,
3. 结尾写在右下方
Yours sincerely, Sincerely yours, Sincerely,
Yours,
二、信息明确
便条内容要明确，如时间、地点和事由等。
三、语言通俗
写便条时应该避免使用过于书面化的语言。
从语言上来讲，便条的语言一般通俗易懂，接近口语。
例如：
We are greatly honored to write to you. Having been living on the
campus for a whole year, we have happily witnessed the great
changes here.
(过于正式）
四、内容得体
从语言得体性上来讲， 便条的语言要区分对象，使用不同的礼貌语
言。
不同的便条用语要有所不同。
如邀请朋友参加音乐会，
The concert is of modern significance. Your acceptance will be highly
appreciated.
（过于客气）
The concert is great. I’m sure you will like it.
另外，过于随意的语言在试卷中也是不合适的，如
I’m gonna go. See ya.
TEM4便条的要点：
一、写便条的原因
二、要告诉的事情
三、有关的希望、建议或要求等
Task 1
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on
the following situation: Jane, your classmate, is thinking of subscribing
to an English-language newspaper. And you would like to recommend one
to her. Write a note, telling her which newspaper it is and describing two
features of the paper.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and
appropriateness.
ay 20
Dear Jane,
I have heard that you are thinking of subscribing to an
English-language newspaper. I’d like to recommend 21st Century to
M
you. The paper is also characterized by its simple language and lots
of information. You can not only learn English but also broaden your
horizon by reading it regularly. I hope you can find the newspaper
that you want.
ours, Mary
1. Appointments
Useful Expressions:
• Could/Shall we meet/go/discuss…
• Would you please meet (sb.)/pick (sb.) up…
• The flight/train arrives/leaves/departs…
• Would/Could you please pick me up/arrange for sb. to (do)…
Exercise One:
留条给Robert Stein, 告诉他已安排好小周送他去机场，请他11点在
宾馆大厅等候。
April. 5
Dear Robert/Mr. Stein,
I’ve arranged for Mr. Zhou to take you to the airport. Please
wait for him at 11 a.m. at the hotel lobby.
Yours,
(your name) Assignment One: Write a note to a foreign expert, and make an appointment to discuss
the outline of your paper with him/her.
2. Apologies
致歉类便条主体通常包括四个部分：
第一部分是作出道歉；
第二部分是向对方说明道歉的原因；
第三部分是具体解释过失事件的原因；
第四部分是提出补救措施。
致歉类便条应该注意语言的得体性。
Useful Expressions：
• (I am) (very/terribly) sorry that…
• (I’m) sorry about/for (doing/not doing) sth.
• I am afraid…/I am sorry…
• I (must/do) apologize for…
• I would like to express my apologies for…
• Please accept my (sincere/earnest/deepest/belated) apologies
for…
I/We very much regret any inconvenience it may cause
you…
Task 2
Directions: You are Katherine. You have made a meeting with your business partner Sam on Mar. 6. Unfortunately, you have to be out of town that day. So you want to postpone the date to the same time two days later. Write a note to tell him the delay and make an apology. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
arch 3
Dear Sam,
M
I am sorry to say that I shall be out of town on business on Mar.
6, so I am afraid I will have to postpone our meeting to Friday, Mar.
8 at the same hour. I hope that you can still come, and I am regretful
for the inconvenience that this postponement brings to you. Please
tell me if you can come on Friday.
ours,
Katherine
Task 3 2001年
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on
the following situation:
Yesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher,
Professor Wang. Write him a note of apology and make a request for
another meeting. You should also suggest the time for the requested
meeting.
ct. 5
Dear Professor Wang,
I’m deeply sorry I was unable to keep my engagement to meet
you. I fear you are displeased but I hope you will forgive me, for my
mother was sick early yesterday morning and I had to send her to
hospital.
I know you’re busy these days, but I wonder if you could
arrange for another appointment by this weekend. I look forward to
your early reply.
ours, John
Assignment Two:
写便条给外国教师David King,因没有能够在校图书馆为他借到他要
的书向他致歉，并告诉他将设法到其他图书馆试试能否找到。
Assignment Three:
You’re Peter/Mary. You had a Party at your home recently, but you
unintentionally neglected to invite a close friend of yours---Victoria.
Write her a note apologizing for this and explaining how the mistake
came about.
3. Informal invitations
邀请类便条书写时要注意以下要求：
1.便条中的时间、地点、场合一定要清楚，不能让对方有疑问。时间
要精确到时刻，以便被邀请者能够安排好时间。
2.邀请类便条的语言应该注意礼貌用语。要选择合适的称呼。朋友或
同学可以直呼姓名，不太熟悉的人或者长辈、职位较高者加相应称呼，
如Mr. & Mrs.
Useful Expressions：
• How about going (shopping/skating…)
• Would you like to …/I’d like you to…
• I would like to ask/invite you to…
• Would it be possible for you to join us…
• We would be very happy if you could be with us/come.
• We look forward to seeing you.
• We hope you will come/join us.
Task 4
M留条给Jarvis教授说英语系同学将于
5月4日下周三晚7点在401教室
举行演讲比赛，请他做评委。
Dear Professor Jarvis,
Students of the English Department will hold a speech contest
in Room 401 at 7 p.m. next Wednesday/Wednesday next week, May 4.
We would be very happy if you could be one of the judges.
ours,
(your name)
Section A: Composition (15%)
能根据所给的作文题目、提纲或图表、数据等，写一篇200个单词左
右的作文。能做到内容切题、完整，条理清楚，结构严谨，语法正确，
语言通顺，表达得体。考试时间35分钟。
Section B: Note-writing (10%)
能根据所给提示写50至60个单词的便条、通知、请帖等。能做到格
式正确，语言得体。考试时间为10分钟
Section A: Composition
评分标准：
14分：切题。表达思想清楚，文字通顺，连贯性较好，基本无语言
错误。
11分：切题。表达思想清楚，文字连贯，但有少量语言错误。
8分：基本切题。表达思想比较清楚，文字上连贯，但语言错误较多，
其中有少量严重错误。
5分：基本切题。表达思想不够清楚，文字连贯性差，有较严重的语
言错误。
2分：条理不清，思想紊乱，语言支离破碎或大部分句子均有错误，
且多为严重错误。
交白卷者或作文与题目毫不相关，则以零分计算。
注：
1.如题目中给出主题句、起始句、结束句，均不得计入所写字数。
2. 对于规定三段的作文，只写一段者：0—4分； 只写两段者：0—9
分。
3. 按规定，考生作文若为0分，考试均作不及格处理；若作文分高
于0分，低于6分，要在总分中减去实得作文分与6分之间的差额部
分。
注：字数不足应酌情扣分。
*累计字数在150-170之间，扣1分。
*累计字数在130-150之间，扣2分。
*累计字数在110-130之间，扣3分。
*累计字数在90-110之间，扣4分。
*累计字数在90个以下，最多给5分。
作文命题
英语专业四级命题作文的出题范围是根据考生的知识结构、年龄特点
和文化背景而确定的，不外乎校园生活、社会生活等日常话题，不涉
及知识面过广、专业性太强的内容
校园话题:
My Idea of a University Arts Festival (2005)
Travel Broadens the Mind? (2001)
The Importance of Extracurricular Activities (2000)
社会话题
1. 社会生活
The Benefits of Volunteering (2008)
Saving Money or Spending Tomorrow’s Money (2006)
2. 环境与健康
The Importance of Keeping a Good Mood (2003)
The Best Way to Stay Healthy (2002)
3. 科技与校园
Is It Wise to Make Friends on the Internet? (2007)
Will Phones Kill Letter Writing? (2004)
A Major Advantage/Disadvantage of Advertising on
Television (1999)
Section B: Note-writing
根据《大纲》，便条的满分为10分，评分主要参照作文格式、内容、
语言以及语言得体性四方面进行评分。
以2008年专业四级考试的便条写作要求为例：
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on
the following situation: Jane, your classmate, is thinking of subscribing
to an English-language newspaper. And you would like to recommend
one to her. Write a note, telling her which newspaper it is and
describing two features of the paper. Marks will be awarded for content,
organization, grammar and appropriateness. 作文格
式、内容、语言、语言得体性
评分标准：
1. 格式
日期、称呼和结尾不符合格式，人名没写或用XX表示
等要扣1分，最多扣2分。
2. 内容
要求涵盖 telling her which one + two features
少一点扣一分，最多三项内容扣3分。
3. 语言
严重词法、句法错误扣1分，一个句子或同类错误扣1分，拼写等小
错误两个扣1分，最多扣4分。
4. 语言得体性
总分在8分及以上可考虑加此分。
总字数少于40或多于70字扣1分。
便条写作要领:
一、格式固定
1.日期 2.称谓 3.便条主体 4.署名
1.要求日期写在右上角，以下写法均可：
1(st) October(,) 2008 May 20(th), 2008
20/5/2008 5/20/2008
May 20th May 20
2. 称呼写在日期下一行左侧
Dear Jane, Dear Jane:
Dear Dr. Herce,
Dear Mr. Wang,
Dear Grandpa, Dear Aunt,
3. 结尾写在右下方
Yours sincerely, Sincerely yours, Sincerely,
Yours,
二、信息明确
便条内容要明确，如时间、地点和事由等。
三、语言通俗
写便条时应该避免使用过于书面化的语言。
从语言上来讲，便条的语言一般通俗易懂，接近口语。
例如：
We are greatly honored to write to you. Having been living on the
campus for a whole year, we have happily witnessed the great
changes here.
(过于正式）
四、内容得体
从语言得体性上来讲， 便条的语言要区分对象，使用不同的礼貌语
言。
不同的便条用语要有所不同。
如邀请朋友参加音乐会，
The concert is of modern significance. Your acceptance will be highly
appreciated.
（过于客气）
The concert is great. I’m sure you will like it.
另外，过于随意的语言在试卷中也是不合适的，如
I’m gonna go. See ya.
TEM4便条的要点：
一、写便条的原因
二、要告诉的事情
三、有关的希望、建议或要求等
Task 1
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on
the following situation: Jane, your classmate, is thinking of subscribing
to an English-language newspaper. And you would like to recommend one
to her. Write a note, telling her which newspaper it is and describing two
features of the paper.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and
appropriateness.
ay 20
Dear Jane,
I have heard that you are thinking of subscribing to an
English-language newspaper. I’d like to recommend 21st Century to
M
you. The paper is also characterized by its simple language and lots
of information. You can not only learn English but also broaden your
horizon by reading it regularly. I hope you can find the newspaper
that you want.
ours, Mary
1. Appointments
Useful Expressions:
• Could/Shall we meet/go/discuss…
• Would you please meet (sb.)/pick (sb.) up…
• The flight/train arrives/leaves/departs…
• Would/Could you please pick me up/arrange for sb. to (do)…
Exercise One:
留条给Robert Stein, 告诉他已安排好小周送他去机场，请他11点在
宾馆大厅等候。
April. 5
Dear Robert/Mr. Stein,
I’ve arranged for Mr. Zhou to take you to the airport. Please
wait for him at 11 a.m. at the hotel lobby.
Yours,
(your name) Assignment One: Write a note to a foreign expert, and make an appointment to discuss
the outline of your paper with him/her.
2. Apologies
致歉类便条主体通常包括四个部分：
第一部分是作出道歉；
第二部分是向对方说明道歉的原因；
第三部分是具体解释过失事件的原因；
第四部分是提出补救措施。
致歉类便条应该注意语言的得体性。
Useful Expressions：
• (I am) (very/terribly) sorry that…
• (I’m) sorry about/for (doing/not doing) sth.
• I am afraid…/I am sorry…
• I (must/do) apologize for…
• I would like to express my apologies for…
• Please accept my (sincere/earnest/deepest/belated) apologies
for…
I/We very much regret any inconvenience it may cause
you…
Task 2
Directions: You are Katherine. You have made a meeting with your business partner Sam on Mar. 6. Unfortunately, you have to be out of town that day. So you want to postpone the date to the same time two days later. Write a note to tell him the delay and make an apology. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
arch 3
Dear Sam,
M
I am sorry to say that I shall be out of town on business on Mar.
6, so I am afraid I will have to postpone our meeting to Friday, Mar.
8 at the same hour. I hope that you can still come, and I am regretful
for the inconvenience that this postponement brings to you. Please
tell me if you can come on Friday.
ours,
Katherine
Task 3 2001年
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on
the following situation:
Yesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher,
Professor Wang. Write him a note of apology and make a request for
another meeting. You should also suggest the time for the requested
meeting.
ct. 5
Dear Professor Wang,
I’m deeply sorry I was unable to keep my engagement to meet
you. I fear you are displeased but I hope you will forgive me, for my
mother was sick early yesterday morning and I had to send her to
hospital.
I know you’re busy these days, but I wonder if you could
arrange for another appointment by this weekend. I look forward to
your early reply.
ours, John
Assignment Two:
写便条给外国教师David King,因没有能够在校图书馆为他借到他要
的书向他致歉，并告诉他将设法到其他图书馆试试能否找到。
Assignment Three:
You’re Peter/Mary. You had a Party at your home recently, but you
unintentionally neglected to invite a close friend of yours---Victoria.
Write her a note apologizing for this and explaining how the mistake
came about.
3. Informal invitations
邀请类便条书写时要注意以下要求：
1.便条中的时间、地点、场合一定要清楚，不能让对方有疑问。时间
要精确到时刻，以便被邀请者能够安排好时间。
2.邀请类便条的语言应该注意礼貌用语。要选择合适的称呼。朋友或
同学可以直呼姓名，不太熟悉的人或者长辈、职位较高者加相应称呼，
如Mr. & Mrs.
Useful Expressions：
• How about going (shopping/skating…)
• Would you like to …/I’d like you to…
• I would like to ask/invite you to…
• Would it be possible for you to join us…
• We would be very happy if you could be with us/come.
• We look forward to seeing you.
• We hope you will come/join us.
Task 4
M留条给Jarvis教授说英语系同学将于
5月4日下周三晚7点在401教室
举行演讲比赛，请他做评委。
Dear Professor Jarvis,
Students of the English Department will hold a speech contest
in Room 401 at 7 p.m. next Wednesday/Wednesday next week, May 4.
We would be very happy if you could be one of the judges.
ours,
(your name)