四级 
　　Directions： For this part， you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of studying abroad. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. 
　　这篇大学英语四级作文是一篇说明文，要求考生阐述出国留学的各种挑战。这种类型作文只需把问题说清楚即可，没有多少议论。大学英语四、六级作文主要考察学生的英语表达能力，对观点和材料是否新颖没有要求，因此我们在阐述出国留学的挑战时，最好根据自己的知识储备，选择自己最熟悉的方面来写，不要为了别出心裁而去写自己没有把握的东西，那等于自己给自己出难题。 
　　這篇作文可以写成三段。引言段先指出现在有越来越多的中国学生梦想出国留学，然后指出到国外留学也有其挑战，最后指出如果你打算出国留学，需要为之做好准备。主体段详细阐述出国留学的各种挑战。中国学生在国外留学时可能会遇到各种各样的挑战，比如语言障碍、饮食差异、文化差异、种族歧视、治安欠佳、教育模式迥异等。我们不妨挑选最常见的两个方面来写：思念家人，语言障碍。在阐述出国留学的挑战的同时，我们最好还顺便给出应对这个挑战的建议。比如，说到思念家人时，不妨建议尝试一下徒步旅行、游泳或者登山等活动，以让自己的生活充实起来不再想家;说到语言障碍时，不妨指出只要把自己沉浸在这种语言当中，语言障碍问题不久便会消失。本文可以用建议法结尾，先指出有挑战才会成长，因为你总会把挑战转化为学习的机会，最后预测一旦战胜挑战，留学生活就会一帆风顺。下面请看范文： 
　　A growing number of Chinese students now dream of studying abroad. However， studying in a foreign country， though a rewarding experience， comes with its own share of challenges. If you plan to study overseas， here are two top challenges to be prepared for. 
　　The first challenge is homesickness. You will find yourself missing your folks back home like crazy， especially in the first few months abroad. Don’t worry. You can try such activities as hiking， swimming or mountain-climbing to keep yourself busy. Another challenge is the language barrier. You may be fluent in the language of your host country， but you will still have a hard time being understood and understanding the locals. Take it easy. As long as you immerse yourself in the language， this problem will disappear very soon. 
　　It is said that without obstacles you cannot grow， for you can always turn a challenge into a learning opportunity. Actually， once you triumph over the challenges， your overseas studying will be smooth sailing. （165 words） 
　　语言亮点借鉴： 
　　1. However， studying in a foreign country， though a rewarding experience， comes with its own share of challenges. 然而，出国留学虽是一种有益的经历，但也有自己的挑战。come with具有。one’s own share of自己的。 
　　2. If you plan to study overseas， here are two top challenges to be prepared for. 如果你计划出国留学，有两个最重要的挑战需要你有所准备。top最重要的。 
　　3. You will find yourself missing your folks back home like crazy， especially in the first few months abroad. 你会发现自己疯狂地思念家里的亲人，尤其是在国外最初的几个月里。folks家人，亲人，（尤指）父母。like crazy疯狂地。 
　　4. You may be fluent in the language of your host country， but you will still have a hard time being understood and understanding the locals. 虽然也许你能流利地说所去留学国家的语言，但你还是难以被听懂和听懂当地人说话。may尽管，或许，用于承认情况属实，后面一般有but与之相呼应。have a hard/difficult time doing sth难以做某事。

      5. Actually， once you triumph over the challenges， your overseas studying will be smooth sailing. 实际上，一旦你克服了这些挑战，你的留学生活将会一帆风顺。actually实际上，此处修饰整个句子，表示对上文信息做进一步补充。triumph over战胜，克服。smooth sailing一帆风顺。 
　　六级 
　　Directions： For this part， you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on how to balance work and leisure. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. 
　　2018年12月大学英语六级考试的三道作文试题属于解决问题型，涉及如何平衡学习与课外活动、工作与休闲、工作责任与个人兴趣。这种类型的作文要求考生阐述某个问题的解决方法。比如，本题要求考生阐述如何平衡工作与休闲。我们在认真审题后就会发现，这道题目既不是要论述工作的重要性，也不是要论述休闲的重要性，而是要论述怎样安排好工作和休闲，以利于自己的身心健康。 
　　本文可以写成三个段落。引言段引用本文讨论的话题，我们可以先借用英国前首相丘吉尔的论述，列举出三类不会平衡工作与休闲的人，然后指出如果你觉得难以平衡工作与休闲，下面的建议可能对你有用。主体段提出保持工作和休闲之间平衡的具体建议。由于现代人大多过度专注于工作，以至于工作与休闲失衡，影响到自己的生活质量乃至身心健康。所以本文的写作重点可放在如何安排休闲活动，以避免把自己累垮。具体可以从三个方面展开：第一，划清职业生活和个人生活之间的界限。告诉同事自己下班后不会回复与工作有关的短信。第二，把工作留给工作。下班后不妨去健身房锻炼，或者和亲友一起出去玩。第三，给自己留一些个人时间做自己最喜欢的事，比如读读书、看看电视或者泡个热水澡。结尾段可以先指出平衡工作与休闲并不容易，然后指出能够把工作和个人生活结合起来对于一个人的身心健康至关重要。因为俗话说得好：只工作不玩耍，聪明的人也变傻。下面请看范文： 
　　Sir Winston Churchill divided human beings into three classes： those who toiled to death， those who are worried to death， and those who are bored to death. If you are one of those who find it hard balancing work and leisure， here are some pointers for you. 
　　First， draw a line between your professional and personal life. For example， tell your colleagues that you won’t answer work-related messages after work. Or else you will end up working 24/7 and burning yourself out. Second， forget your work after you clock off. You may as well spend your leisure time working out at a gym or hanging out with your family or friends. Third， set aside some me time. Always find time to do what you enjoy most – be it reading a book， watching your favorite television show or indulging in a nice hot bath. 
　　Finding a healthy balance between work and leisure is not easy. But the ability to successfully combine work and personal life is essential for your physical and mental wellbeing， as all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. （184 words） 
　　语言亮点借鉴： 
　　1. If you are one of those who find it hard balancing work and leisure， here are some pointers for you. 如果你觉得难以平衡工作与休闲，有一些建议适合你。pointer建议。 
　　2. Or else you will end up working 24/7 and burning yourself out. 否则你会一星期每天工作24小时，把自己累垮。or （else）否则。end up结果，后面一般跟形容词、动名词或介词短语表示某种不好的结果。burn oneself out把自己累垮。 
　　3. You may as well spend your leisure time working out at a gym or hanging out with your family or friends. 你不如在業余时间去健身房锻炼或者和亲友一起出去玩。may as well不妨，不如，表示建议。work out锻炼。hang out闲逛。 
　　4. Third， set aside some me time. 第三，留一些个人时间。set aside留出。me time个人时间。 
　　5. Always find time to do what you enjoy most – be it reading a book， watching your favorite television show or indulging in a nice hot bath. 总是抽些时间做自己最喜欢的事情，不管是读读书、看看喜欢的电视节目，还是尽情地泡个热水澡。indulge in尽情享受。nice很，非常，修饰表示积极意义的形容词。 
　　6. But the ability to successfully combine work and personal life is essential for your physical and mental wellbeing， as all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. 但是，能够成功地把工作和个人生活结合起来对于你的身心健康非常重要，因为只工作不玩耍，聪明的人也变傻。