一、關于小作文
首先我們來看看，考研英語考試大綱規定的應用文寫作（俗稱小作文）的考試范圍吧------考生應能掌握個人或公用信函，通知，備忘錄，以及報告等。
縱觀歷年真題的全部小作文，我們就會發現通知只考了3次，信考了18次，其他應用文未考過。哪些信是重點呢？
請看下面我列出的歷年真題的全部考題。不難發現，像建議、推薦，都是考得非常多的。道歉、投訴、邀請、歡迎、感謝、祝賀、辭職、求助、咨詢，都分別有一兩次考到。
下面就是史上全部的考研英語小作文（這部分英語一和英語二的考試范圍是一樣的）：
歷年真題（英語一）：
05 辭職信
06 求助信：請求幫找一個資助對象
07 建議信：關于改善圖書館的服務
08 道歉&建議信：忘記了歸還音樂CD，道歉并提出解決的建議
09 建議信：就白色污染發表評論并提出建議
10 招募的通知：招募志愿者
11 推薦一部電影的信
12 歡迎&建議信：歡迎外國留學生來你校并就在這里的校園生活對其提建議
13 邀請信：邀請外教當即將到來的英語演講比賽的評委
14 建議信：關于提升大學生的身體狀況
15 推薦一本書的信
16 介紹圖書館的通知
17 推薦信（一個旅游景點）
歷年真題（英語二）：
? 10 感謝&邀請信
? 11 祝賀&建議信
? 12 投訴信
? 13 告知信息&邀請的信
? 14 介紹自己的情況&咨詢建議的信
? 15 通知：介紹夏令營活動&呼吁志愿者
? 16 感謝&建議信
? 17 接受邀請&介紹自己將要做的報告
值得一提的是，考試時考生看到的小作文部分的題目是全英文的，所以，有一定比例的寶寶即使提前背誦了所考類型的小作文范文或模板，但因為沒能讀懂英文的考試要求（Directions），所以TA根本不知道要求寫的是什么種類的信函，細節就更不知道。所以寫的文不對題，幾乎沒有什么分數。
作為考研英語輔導領域唯一高舉應試教學法大旗的名師，我特別呼吁大家一定要認真過一遍下面的歷年真題全部應用文的Directions。
英語一
2017年Directions:
You are to write an email to James Cook, a newly-arrived Australian professor, recommending some tourist attraction in your city. Please give reasons for your recommendation.
You should write about 100 words neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the email. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2016年Directions:
Suppose you are a librarian in your university. Write a notice of about 100 words, providing the newly-enrolled international students with relevant information about the library.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the notice. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2015年Directions:
You are going to host a club reading session. Write an email of about 100 words recommending a book to the club members. You should state reasons for your recommendation.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2014年 Directions:
Write a letter of about 100 words to the president of your university, suggesting how to improve students’ physical condition. You should include the details you think necessary.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2013年 Directions:
Write an email of about 100 words to a foreign teacher in your college inviting him/her to be a judge for the upcoming English speech contest. You should include the details you think necessary.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the e-mail Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2012年Directions:
Some internationals students are coming to your university. Write them an email in the name of the Students’ Union to
1) extend your welcome and 2) provide some suggestions for their campus life here.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET2.Do not sign your name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2011年 Directions：
Write a letter to a friend of yours to
1） recommend one of your favorite movies and 2） give reasons for your recommendation.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Ming" instead. Do not write the address.（10 points）
2010年 Directions:
You are supposed to write for the Postgraduate Association a notice to recruit volunteers for an international conference on globalization. The notice should include the basic qualifications for applicants and other information which you think is relevant.
You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the notice. Use "Postgraduate Association" instead.
2009年 Directions:
Restrictions on the use of plastic bags have not been so successful in some regions. “White pollution” is still going on. Write a letter to the editor(s) of your local newspaper to
1) give your opinions briefly and 2) make two or three suggestions
You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Ming" instead. Do not need to write the address.
2008年Directions:
You have just come back from Canada and found a music CD in your luggage that you forgot to return to Bob, your landlord there. Write him a letter to
1) make an apology, and 2) suggest a solution.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2007年 Directions：
Write a letter to your university library, making suggestions for improving its service.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2006年 Directions:
You want to contribute to Project Hope by offering financial aid to a child in a remote area. Write a letter to the department concerned, asking them to help find a candidate. You should specify what kind of child you want to help and how you will carry out your plan.
Write your letter with no less than 100 words. Write it neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your name at the end of the letter; use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address.
2005年Directions:
Two months ago you got a job as an editor for the magazine Designs & fashions. But now you find that the work is not what you expected. You decide to quit. Write a letter to your boss, Mr. Wang, telling him your decision, stating your reason(s), and making an apology.
Write your letter with no less than 100 words. Write it neatly on ANSWER SHEET2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter, use“Li Ming”instead. You do not need to write the address. (10 points)
英語二
2017年Directions：
Suppose you are invited by Professor Williams to give a presentation about Chinese culture to a group of international students. Write a reply to
1) accept the invitation, and 2) introduce the key points of your presentation
You should write about 100 words neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the reply. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2016年Directions：
Suppose you won a translation contest and your friend, Jack, wrote an email to congratulate you and ask for advice on translation. Write him a reply to
1) thank him, and 2) give you advice
You should write about 100 on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
2015年Directions:
Suppose your university is going to host a summer camp for high school students. Write a notice to 1) briefly introduce the camp activities, and 2) call for volunteers.
You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not use your name or the name of your university. Do not write your address. (10 points)
2014年 Directions：
Suppose you are going to study abroad and share an apartment with John, a local student. Write him an email to
1) tell him about your living habits, and 2) ask for advice about living there.
You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not use your own name. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write your address. (10 points)
2013年 Directions：
Suppose your class is to hold a charity sale for kids in need of help. Write your classmates an email to
1) inform them about the details and 2) encourage them to participate.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not use your own name. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write your address. (10 points)
2012年 Directions：
Suppose you have found something wrong with the electronic dictionary that you bought from an online store the other day. Write an email to the customer service center to
1) make a complaint, and 2) demand a prompt solution.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Zhang Wei” instead.
2011年 Directions：
Suppose your cousin Li Ming has just been admitted to a university. Write him/her a letter to
1) congratulate him/her, and 2) give him/her suggestions on how to get prepared for university life.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Zhang Wei” instead. Do not write the address.（10 points）
2010年 Directions：
You have just come back from the U.S. as a member of a Sino-American cultural exchange program. Write a letter to your American colleague to
1) express your thanks for his/her warm reception;
2) welcome him/her to visit China in due course.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Zhang Wei” instead. Do not write your address. (10 points)
