新视野大学英语1(第三版)Sample-essay.doc

新视野大学英语1（第三版）
Sample paragraph
目录
«Unit 1: Fresh start 2
Sample paragraph 1 2
Sample paragraph 2 3
« Unit 2: Loving parents, loving children 4
Sample paragraph 3 4
Sample paragraph 4 5
« Unit 3: Digital campus 6
Sample paragraph 5 6
Sample paragraph 6 7
« Unit 4: Heroes of our time 8
Sample paragraph 7 8
Sample paragraph 8 9
« Unit 5: Winning is not everything 10
Sample paragraph 9 10
Sample paragraph 10 11
« Unit 6: Earn as you learn? 12
Sample paragraph 11 12
Sample paragraph 12 13
« Unit 7: Hoping for the better 14
Sample paragraph 13 14
Sample paragraph 14 15
« Unit 8: Friendship across gender and border 16
Sample paragraph 15 16
Sample paragraph 16 17

« Unit 1: Fresh start
Sample paragraph 1
Topic:
How to choose a suitable university
Topic sentence:
When choosing a university, you must consider some key factors.
Factor 1: Preparing you for your future
l up-to-date courses
l qualified professors
Factor 2: Affordability
l reasonable tuition fees and living expenses
l scholarships
Factor 3: Good location
l quiet location
l Convenient public transportation
Concluding sentence:
Consider these points carefully and find the most suitable university.
参考作文：
When choosing a university, you must consider some key factors. The most important factor is whether the university can prepare you well for your future. It should provide up-to-date courses and have qualified professors. Another factor is affordability. You need to be able to afford the tuition fees and living expenses. Some schools offer scholarships to outstanding students or to those who cannot afford the tuition fees. Finally, a good location is also important. An ideal school should be located in a quiet place and have convenient public transportation. You should consider these factors carefully in order to find the most suitable university.
Sample paragraph 2
Topic:
How to succeed in college
Topic sentence:
There are some things you can do to succeed in college.
Three things to do:
l pursuing passions
l seizing opportunities
l taking responsibilities
Concluding sentence:
You will become successful not only in college, but also in your future career.
More topics:
How to manage time in college
How to deal with stress in college
参考作文：
There are some things you can do to succeed in college. First, pursue passions. Your passions will broaden your mind and make your life interesting. Second, never let go of any opportunities that come your way. College is full of unique opportunities, which will enable you to sample new things and meet wonderful people. Lastly, take responsibilities. In college you must learn to be responsible for your own decisions and actions. With the passions, the opportunities, and the ability to take responsibilities, you will become successful not only in college, but also in your future career.
在大学里你可以做一些事情来取得成功。第一,追求激情。你的热情会开阔你的视野,使你的生活变得有趣。第二,不要放过任何机会。大学充满了独特的机会它能让你学到新的东西,认识优秀的人。最后,承担责任。在大学里,你必须学会对自己的决定和行动负责。有了激情、机会和承担责任的能力,你不仅在大学里,而且在将来的事业中也会成功。
« Unit 2: Loving parents, loving children
Sample paragraph 3
Topic:
How to keep a good relationship with children
Problem:
Many parents do not seem to know how to keep a good relationship with their children.
Details of the problem:
They do not know what activities to do or what topics to talk about with their children.
Solutions:
l Have a family trip.
l Do fun things together.
l Tell stories to young children.
Evaluation:
All these will contribute to a better relationship with children.
参考作文：
Many parents do not seem to know how to keep a good relationship with their children. They do not know what activities to do or what topics to talk about with their children. Here are a few useful tips. Having a family trip sometimes is a wonderful way for all family members to bond together. And you and your children can do fun things together, such as playing football or watching their favorite show. Besides, a very good activity to bond with your young children is storytelling! You can tell them the stories you heard from your parents or stories about your childhood. All these ways will contribute to a better relationship with your children.
Sample paragraph 4
Topic:
What to do when your parents are disappointed with you
Problem:
Parents may be disappointed when you fail to meet their expectations.
Solution:
Make your parents believe that you are a responsible person.
l Tell them you have inherited many of their merits.
l Remind them that you have your own life goals as an individual
l Explain how your lifestyle will help you in a positive way.
Evaluation:
This may not change their opinions overnight, but eventually it will work.
More topics:
How to get rid of cheating in schools
How to deal with peer pressure
参考作文：
Parents may get disappointed when you fail to meet their expectations. They may strongly object to your lifestyle and complain that you are wasting time on unimportant things. To solve this problem, you may try to make them understand that you are a responsible person. First tell them that you have inherited many of their merits. Then remind them that you have your own thoughts and life goals as an individual. You can also explain how your lifestyle will help you in a positive way. You may not be able to change your parents’opinions overnight, but if you keep trying, it will eventually work.
父母可能会失望,当你没有达到他们的期望。他们可能强烈反对你的生活方式,抱怨你在无关紧要的事情上浪费时间。为了解决这个问题,你可以试着让他们明白你是一个有责任心的人。首先告诉他们你继承了他们的许多优点。然后提醒他们你有自己的想法和人生目标。你也可以解释你的生活方式对你有积极的帮助。你可能无法在一夜之间改变父母的观点,但如果你继续努力,它最终会成功的。
« Unit 3: Digital campus
Sample paragraph 5
Topic:
Regular exercise and health
Cause:
Doing regular exercise
Effects:
l Improved physical health
l Improved mental health
参考作文：
I have been doing regular exercise since my doctor told me to do so a few years ago. As a result, my physical health has much improved. I was overweight and had high blood pressure. But after exercising every day for half a year, I have lost 15 pounds and my blood pressure remains stable now. Besides, exercising regularly has also benefited my mental health as it helps me release anxiety. I used to get nervous very often and have a hard time getting to sleep. But now I become more relaxed because regular exercise takes away much of my daily stress, and I can sleep well now.

Sample paragraph 6
Topic:
Teenager smoking
Effect:
It is not uncommon to see teenagers smoking today.
Causes:
l Peer pressure
l Imitating adults
More topics:
Popularity of e-books
Peer pressure in college
参考作文：
It is not uncommon to see teenagers smoking today. Some of them smoke because of peer pressure. When they see some of their friends smoking, they feel the pressure to try it out in order to “fit in” with the crowd. Some other teenagers smoke because they want to imitate adults or appear to be mature. Teenagers like to imitate their favorite stars and adults around them. So, parents who smoke may set a bad example for their children. In conclusion, the causes of teenager smoking can be attributed to peer pressure and their intention to look like adults.
今天看到青少年吸烟并不罕见。有些人因为同龄人的压力而吸烟。当他们看到一些朋友吸烟时,他们感到有压力去尝试,以便“融入”人群中。有些青少年吸烟是因为他们想模仿成年人或看起来成熟。青少年喜欢模仿他们喜欢的明星和周围的成年人。所以,吸烟的父母可能给孩子树立了坏榜样。总之,青少年吸烟的原因可以归因于同龄人的压力和他们看起来像成年人的意图。
« Unit 4: Heroes of our time
Sample paragraph 7
Topic:
Culture shock
Question:
What is culture shock?
Example:
Mr. Li's experience on a bus in the US
l Mr. Li meant to give his seat to an elderly man on a bus.
l The elderly man refused to take the seat.
l Mr. Li's American friends explained why.
Conclusion:
Culture shock is the feeling of confusion and anxiety when you encounter situations where the cultural norms in your culture no longer apply.
参考作文：
What is culture shock? When he first visited the US, Mr. Li was confused on a bus. He offered his seat to an elderly man, but the man seemed annoyed and refused to take the seat. Later Mr. Li's American friends explained to him that in the US it is not advisable, and even offensive, to offer your seat to elderly people. This is very different from China, where people are encouraged to do so. From the example we can see that culture shock is the feeling of confusion and anxiety when you encounter situations where the cultural norms in your culture no longer apply.
Sample paragraph 8
Topic:
Happiness
Question:
Where does happiness come from?
Example:
Ann’s experience with her community members
l Ann, a worker of low income, was devoted to the community.
l Ann was touched and felt grateful when many people came to help her when she was in trouble.
Conclusion:
Happiness is the result of helping each other.
More topics:
What is honesty?
What is true love?
参考作文：
Where does happiness come from? Ann was a fulltime worker with a low income, but she devoted a lot of her time to helping people in her community. One day, Ann was diagnosed with a severe heart disease, but she did not have enough money for treatment. When people in her community heard the news, they raised money for her and helped her take care of her children. Although Ann was very sick, she felt very happy. She had enjoyed helping other people, who now in turn were happy to help her. Happiness is indeed the result of helping each other.
幸福来自何方?安是一个低收入的全职工人,但她花很多时间帮助社区里的人。有一天,安被诊断患有严重的心脏病,但她没有足够的钱来治疗。当她的社区里的人听到这个消息时,他们为她筹集资金,帮助她照顾她的孩子。虽然安病得很厉害,但她感到非常高兴。她乐于帮助其他人,他们现在都乐于帮助她。幸福其实是互相帮助的结果。

« Unit 5: Winning is not everything
Sample paragraph 9
Topic:
History of immigration (移居) to Hawaii
Time and event:
l The 1850s: Chinese, the first group
l The 1880s: Japanese
l The early 1900s: Koreans and Filipinos, the last group
l Today: many workers from Mexico and Central America

参考作文：
Many of the racial groups that live in the Hawaiian Islands today arrived at different times in history, and most of them came to work as laborers on the plantations (种植园).The first group, the majority of whom were Chinese, arrived in the 1850s. They were followed by the Japanese in the 1880s, and then the Koreans and Filipinos in the early1900s. These groups were the last major Asian immigrants (移民)to the islands. The immigration process continues today, but now many workers arrive from Mexico and Central America.

Sample paragraph 10
Topic:
William Shakespeare
Time and event:

l In 1564: born in England
l As a boy: attended a grammar school
l At 18: got married
l 1585-1592: developed a successful career in London
l By 1592: became well-known
l In 1613: retired and returned to his hometown
l Three years later: passed away
More topics:
A weekend picnic
A typical day of yours
参考作文：
In 1564, William Shakespeare, the great poet and playwright, was born in England. As a boy he attended a local grammar school in his hometown. At the age of 18 he married Anne Hathaway, and they had three children. Between 1585 and 1592, he developed a successful career in London. By 1592 several of his plays were on the London stage and he had become well-known by acting and writing plays.He appeared to have retired from the theater and returned to his hometown around 1613. In 1616, at the age of 52, he passed away.
1564,伟大的诗人、剧作家威廉·莎士比亚生于英国。小时候,他在家乡一所当地的文法学校上学。他18岁时嫁给了安妮海瑟薇,他们有三个孩子。1585至1592年间,他在伦敦取得了成功的事业。到1592年底,他的几部戏剧在伦敦舞台上演,并以演技和剧本闻名。他似乎已经从剧院退休,1613点左右回到了家乡。在1616年,他52岁时,去世了。
« Unit 6: Earn as you learn?
Sample paragraph 11
Topic:
How to find a good job
Topic sentence:
If you want to get the best work possible with an employment agency (职业介绍所), it is important to remember three points.
l Point 1: Register with more than one agency.
l Point 2: Be responsible and trustworthy.
l Point 3: Be available all the time.
参考作文：
If you want to get the best work possible with an employment agency, it is important to remember the following three points. First, register with more than one agency so that you have a better chance of getting a better job. Second, be responsible and trust worthy. When you receive an assignment, do your best. Employment agencies usually keep are cord of your employment history, which may affect your future job-seeking. Finally, because employment agencies may contact you at any time, you need to be available all the time. Making yourself available and ready is very important to get the best work.
Sample paragraph 12
Topic:
Why people get fired from their jobs
Topic sentence:
There are several reasons why people get fired from their jobs.
Reasons:
l Dishonesty: cheating in job application, telling lies in work, etc.
l Poor attendance: late for work or frequently absent
l Bad teamwork spirit: having difficulty getting along with other people
More topics:
Benefits of traveling
Advantages of shopping online
参考作文:
There are several reasons why people get fired from their jobs. First, people may lose their jobs if they have some dishonest behaviors, such as cheating in their job supplications or telling lies in work. Second, employees may be fired sue to poor attendance. No boss likes an employee who is often late for or absent from work. Third, people having difficulty getting along with their co-workers are also likely to be fired because they may cause conflicts in the workplace. Therefore, to be a good employee, it is important to be honest, punctual, and cooperative.
人们从工作中被解雇有好几个原因。首先,人们可能会有一些不诚信的行为,如果他们失去工作,如在工作中或工作恳求说谎欺骗。第二,员工可能因出勤不佳而被解雇。没有老板喜欢经常迟到或不上班的雇员。第三,与同事相处困难的人也有可能被解雇,因为他们可能会在工作场所引起冲突。因此,要成为一个好员工,诚实、守时、合作是很重要的。

« Unit 7: Hoping for the better
Sample paragraph 13
Topic:
An awful movie
Topic sentence:
The movie I saw last week was awful.
Examples:
l Simple and predictable plot
l Poor performance
Concluding sentence:
I was disappointed with the movie.
参考作文：
The movie I saw last week was awful. For example, the plot was too simple and predictable. It was clear from the moment the princess got kidnapped (绑架) that the love of her life, Prince Jonathan, would come and rescue her. In addition, the performance of the actors was unnatural and awkward. It seemed that they didn’t understand their roles. For instance, Jonathan had only one expression serious and determined. Even when he finally rescued the princess, he hardly showed real happiness or relief on his face. I was really disappointed with the movie.
Sample paragraph 14
Topic:
My dorm
Topic sentence:
My dorm is nice to live in.
Examples:
l Convenient location
l Great facilities in the building
l Good relationship with roommates
Concluding sentence:
I love my dorm.
More topics:
My frustrating first days of college life
An ideal place or a weekend tour
参考作文:
My dorm is nice to live in. For example, it has a very convenient location. It is close to everything on campus. It only takes 5 minutes to walk to my classes, 8 minutes to the libr