四级考前必背作文10篇 Topic 4

Should English Classes Be Compulsory¹ For Students?

Most universities in China have made English a compulsory course which has aroused² many complaints among students. Many students wish that English could be removed from the list of compulsory courses.

However, I think it is of great significance for all university students to study English. To begin with, as an international language,English is widely used. Today, university students must master the language if they are to communicate with foreigners and to participate in the fierce international competition in the future.In addition, studying English as a foreign language does not only provides students with the useful tool for communication but also open the door to cultures different from our own. As is universally acknowledged³, mutual⁴ understanding among different cultures is vital for keeping the world safe and peaceful.

Therefore, I strongly recommend that all students should take advantage of the compulsory course, and try to study English well.

1 compulsory   

n.强制的，必修的；规定的，义务的

参考例句：

• Is English a compulsory subject?英语是必修课吗？
• Compulsory schooling ends at sixteen.义务教育至16岁为止。

2 aroused   

v.引起( arouse的过去式和过去分词 )；唤醒；激起性欲；使行动起来

参考例句：

• The rise in train fares has aroused public indignation. 火车票提价激起了公愤。
• It was a debate which aroused fervent ethical arguments. 那是一场引发强烈的伦理道德争论的辩论。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 acknowledged   

adj.公认的v.承认( acknowledge的过去式和过去分词 )；鸣谢；对…打招呼；告知已收到

参考例句：

• He acknowledged publicly that he might have made a mistake. 他当众承认自己可能犯了个错误。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The police acknowledged that three police vehicles were damaged. 警方承认有三辆警车被毁。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。