2012年英语专四写作模拟题(3)

Is Civil Servant an Ideal Job?

Every year the number of applicants for government position vacancies increases sharply. Many people believe that being a civil servant is very nice because working for the government can bring you with comparatively higher and steadier salary, better welfare, and more comfortable working conditions. While others argue that a civil servant's work often prevents one from bringing his strongpoint into full play. In my opinion, civil servant is not a wise choice for some people.

First, civil servant is not an ideal job for those people with active characters. A civil servant's work is somehow regular and boring, so an active person may not stand doing almost the same work day after day and year after year. Second, civil servant is not a good choice for those people with creative talent. These people can do much better and contribute more in a creative job, such as becoming a drawer or a composer. And I cannot imagine what a tragedy it will be if a talented dancer puts away her beloved dance shoes, or a mathematician leaves his lovely numbers, just to rush for a high-paid position of civil servants.

Civil servant positions are not suitable for some people, so please look before you leap to apply for these jobs.

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

April 12, 2010

Dear Professor Li,
I am sorry that I have to ask for 2-days' leave. I have just received a phone call from my mother at the hospital. She is ill and I must get there right away. I will try my best to make up for the missing lessons and finish all the homework on time. Thanks a lot for your understanding!