英语四级作文 SCHOOL HOURS

 　　Direction:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition in no less than 100 words about "SCHOOL HOURS".The following words and expressions may be used in your position.[SAMPLE]

　　constructive¹, currioulam, under the supervision² tend to, worthwhile pursuits³, independent, dislike, bored, dull, listless, extend⁴.

　　Example

　　The hours spent at school are always constructive.The curriculam is planned for children to exercise both body and mind.To most parents, longer hours in school would mean that the children are being kept busy, studying or playing under the teacher supervision.Once without supervision at home,many children tend to spend their time in less worthwhile pursuits.For this reason,some people argue that school hours should be made longer.

　　On the other hand,the children must learn to get away from the school and friends.To think and learn by themselves is an important way to become independent.Besides,too much of anything can make a person dislike it or become bored.So if we extend school hours,children might become dull or listless or even develop a strang dislike for school.

1 constructive   

adj.建设的，建设性的

参考例句：

• We welcome constructive criticism.我们乐意接受有建设性的批评。
• He is beginning to deal with his anger in a constructive way.他开始用建设性的方法处理自己的怒气。

2 supervision   

n.监督，管理

参考例句：

• The work was done under my supervision.这项工作是在我的监督之下完成的。
• The old man's will was executed under the personal supervision of the lawyer.老人的遗嘱是在律师的亲自监督下执行的。

3 pursuits   

n.追赶( pursuit的名词复数 )；工作；消遣；嗜好

参考例句：

• Games like chess are rather intellectual pursuits. 棋类比赛是相当费脑力的娱乐。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• He has been engaged in literary pursuits. 他从事了文学生涯。 来自《用法词典》

4 extend   

v.伸开；展开，伸展；扩大；加大

参考例句：

• Can you extend your visit for a few days more?你能把你的访问再延长几天吗？
• The examinations extend over two weeks.考试持续两个星期。