第一篇：[专题]大学英语四六级考试简介

[专题]大学英语四六级考试简介

大学英语考试是教育部主管的一项全国性的英语考试，其目的是对大学生的实际英语能力进行客观、准确的测量，为大学英语教学提供测评服务。大学英语考试是一项大规模标准化考试，在设计上必须满足教育测量理论对大规模标准化考试的质量要求，是一个“标准关联的常模参照测验”。大学英语四、六级考试作为一项全国性的教学考试由“国家教育部高教司”主办，分为四级考试(CET-4)和六级考试(CET-6)，每年各举行两次。从2005年1月起，报道成绩满分为710分，凡考试成绩在220分以上的考生，由国家教育部高教司委托“全国大学英语四六级考试委员会”发给成绩单。

近期内，四、六级考试将采取的重要举措之一是改革计分体制和成绩报道方式。自2005年6月考试起，四、六级考试成绩将采用满分为710分的计分体制，不设及格线；成绩报道方式由考试合格证书改为成绩报告单，即考后向每位考生发放成绩报告单，报道内容包括：总分、单项分等。为使学校理解考试分数的含义并根据各校的实际情况合理使用考试测量的结果，四、六级考试委员会将向学校提供四、六级考试分数的解释。

在考试内容和形式上，四、六级考试将加大听力理解部分的题量和比例，增加快速阅读理解测试，增加非选择

性试题的比例。试点阶段的四、六级考试由四部分构成：听力理解、阅读理解、综合测试和写作测试。听力理解部分的比例提高到35%，其中听力对话占15%，听力短文占20%。听力对话部分包括短对话和长对话的听力理解；听力短文部分包括短文听写和选择题型的短文理解；听力题材选用对话、讲座、广播电视节目等更具真实性的材料。阅读理解部分比例调整为35%，其中仔细阅读部分（careful reading）占25%，快速阅读部分（fast reading）占10%。仔细阅读部分除测试篇章阅读理解外，还包括对篇章语境中的词汇理解的测试；快速阅读部分测试各种快速阅读技能。综合测试比例为15%，由两部分构成。第一部分为完型填空或改错，占10%；第二部分为短句问答或翻译，占5%。写作能力测试部分比例为15%，体裁包括议论文、说明文、应用文等。

根据目前的改革进程，近期内大学英语四、六级考试口语考试仍将与笔试分开实施，继续采用已经实施了五年的面试型的四、六级口语考试（CET-SET）。

笔试部分

四六级考试的具体命题要求

1)听力理解部分要求

听力理解部分的目的是测试学生获取口头信息的能力，包括理解主旨大意、重要的事实细节、理解隐含的意义、言语的交际功能、理解谈话人的观点态度等。听力理解部分主要考核语言能力，要避免测验智力、记忆力或背景知识等语言外的能力。听力理解部分目前分为对话和短篇听力材料两部分，所选材料应当是题材熟悉的对话、讲话、叙述、解说等，语言要口语化，避免采用书面语体太强的材料。所用词语不超出教学大纲词汇表规定的范围。命题时应考虑能够全面考核教学大纲所规定的各种听力微技能。在构成一张试卷时各种听力微技能都要占一定比例。

2)阅读理解部分要求

阅读理解部分的目的是测试学生通过阅读获取信息的能力。包括掌握所读材料的主旨和大意；了解说明主旨和大意的事实和细节；既理解字面的意思，也能根据所读材料进行一定的判断和推论；既理解个别句子的意义，也理解上下文的逻辑关系，理解文章的深层含义。阅读理解不但要求准确，而且要有一定的速度。

阅读材料的选材原则是：

①题材广泛，可以包括人物传记、社会、文化、日常知识、科普常识等，但是所涉及的背景知识应能为学生所理解；

②体裁多样，可以包括叙述文、说明文、议论文等，应体现学术英语(English for Academic

作文题的评分通常有两种方法：

一种是综合法(holistic approach)，一种是分析法(analytic approach)。分析法是把一篇作文分解为若干要点，如内容、结构、文章连贯性(cohesion)、语法、词汇等，不同的要点也可作不同的加权处理，各要点得分的总和即为全篇得分。综合法是凭阅卷员通读一遍的总体印象打分。综合法的优点是能从总体上把握通篇印象，评卷速度比较快。

此外，为了提高阅卷的信度也有采用两读的方法，即每篇作文由两名阅卷员分别独立评分，若分数差两档以上，由第三名阅卷员重判。考虑到大学英语四、六级考试规模太大，不可能进行两读，因此，决定采用综合法和一读的评分方法，然后根据考生的客观题得分进行调整，滤除系统误差。

purposes)的特点；

③语言难度及词汇量符合教学大纲规定的范围。阅读理解能力包括三个层次：句子层次、语篇层次、以及推理判断层次，命题时应考虑到各个层次的阅读能力要有一定的比例。

3)词语用法和语法结构部分要求

词语用法部分主要测试学生对词和短语的意义、搭配和用法的掌握程度，语法结构部分则主要测试正确使用语法结构的能力。词语用法和语法结构题在四、六级中各占一定比例，但都不应超出教学大纲规定的范围。

4)完形填空部分要求

完形填空部分的目的是测试学生综合运用语言的能力。完形填空部分的选材原则与阅读理解部分相同，要求学生在全面理解内容的基础上答题。命题时要考虑到要求填入的词项中虚词和实词各占一定比例，并且要包含若干必须在正确理解全文后才可能答对的题项。

5)综合改错部分要求

综合改错部分的目 的是测试学生综合运用语言的能力，不但要求学生能够识别错误而且能够写出正确的语言形式，因此是一种对语言表达能力的测试。综合改错部分的选材要求是题材熟悉、没有背景知识方面的困难、文章难度略浅于阅读理解材料、文章内容要有一定的逻辑展开。命题时在短文中安排10个错误(不含拼写错误或标点错误)要求学生改正。错误分三种类型，一种是需要改正某个词，一种是需要增添某个词，一种是需要删除某个词。需要改正的错误有的是局部性的，有的是全局性的，涉及篇章结构；两者有一定比例，要求考生在全面理解内容的基础上改正错误，使短文的意思完整、语言正确。

6)短文写作部分要求

短文写作部分的目的是考核学生运用英语书面表达思想的能力，要求学生在30分钟内写出一篇短文，四级不少于100词，六级为不少于120词。试卷上可能给出题目、或要求看图作文、或根据所给文章(英语或汉语)写成摘要或大意、或给出关键词或提纲要求写成短文等等。短文写作部分的命题原则是要做到使考生要求明确，使考生能够展开思想，学习好的和学习一般的学生都有内容可写，但要避免构思方面的困难，不含有背景知识方面的困难，以便达到考核书面表达能力的目的。评分时主要考虑作文是否切题、能否正确表达思想、意义是否连贯、文理是否基本通顺并无重大语言错误等

口试部分

一、评分标准

CET-SET 主考在评分时使用以下标准：

a.准确性 指考生的语音、语调以及所使用的语法和词汇的准确程度

b.语言范围 指考生使用的词汇和语法结构的复杂程度和范围

c.话语的长短 指考生对整个考试中的交际所作的贡献、讲话的多少

d.连贯性 指考生有能力进行较长时间的、语言连贯的发言

e.灵活性 指考生应付不同情景和话题的能力

f.适切性 指考生根据不同场合选用适当确切的语言的能力 考试形式

二、CET-SET 考试分三部分：

第一部分是考生和 CET 授权的主考进行交谈，采用问答的形式。时间约 5 分钟。

第二部分包括 1.5 分钟的考生个人发言和 4.5 分钟的小组讨论。时间共约 10 分钟。

第三部分由主考再次提问以进一步确定考生的口头交际能力。时间约 5 分钟。

三、输入信息

CET-SET 考试运用以下两种形式的输入信息来产生信息差：

1）画面提示（如图片、图表、照片等）；

2）文字提示。

四、标准描述

语言准确性和范围

话语的长短和连贯性

语言灵活性和适切性

分

? 语法和词汇基本正确

? 表达过程中词汇丰富、语法结构较为复杂

? 发音较好，但允许有一些不影响理解的母语口音

? 在讨论有关话题时能进行较长时间的、语言连贯的发言，但允许由于无法找到合适的词语而造成的偶尔停顿

? 能够自然、积极地参与讨论

? 语言的使用总体上能与语境、功能和目的相适应

分

? 语法和词汇有一些错误，但未严重影响交际

? 表达过程中词汇较丰富

? 发音尚可

? 能进行较连贯的发言，但多数发言较简短

? 组织思想和搜寻词语时频繁出现停顿，有时会影响交际

? 能够较积极地参与讨论，但有时内容不切题或未能与小组成员直接交流

? 语言的使用基本上能与语境、功能和目的相适应

分

? 语法和词汇有错误，且有时会影响交际

? 表达过程中词汇不丰富，语法结构较简单

? 发音有缺陷，有时会影响交际

? 发言简短

? 组织思想和搜寻词语时频繁出现较长时间的停顿，影响交际，但能够基本完成交际任务

? 不能积极参与讨论，有时无法适应新话题或讨论内容的改变

分

? 语法和词汇有较多错误，以致妨碍理解

? 表达过程中因缺乏词汇和语法结构而影响交际

? 发音较差，以致交际时常中断

? 发言简短且毫无连贯性，几乎无法进行交际

? 不能参与小组讨论

第二篇：大学英语四六级考试总结范文

我顺利的通过了全国英语四级等级考试。下面，我就我的四级心得给大家分享一下。

（一）作文

英语作文是一块难啃的骨头，在规定的时间内写出高质量的文章绝非易事，但是大家首先要保证字数，其次千万不要跑题，其实只要这两点能办到，就可以及格了。如果你可以运用一些从句，一些语法结构，那得高分就太简单了。我建议大家可以多背几篇英语范文。

（二）听力

听力在英语四级考试中占的比重还是很大的，当然其重要性不言而喻。所以大家一定要多听历年的真题，只有把自己容身于英语的环境中才可以。大家可以每天在一个固定的时间认认真真的听历年的真题，去思考和揣摩出题人的套路，你可以从中受益匪浅的！

（三）阅读

阅读是英语四级考试中分量最重的，单纯一个选择题就十七分，相信大家只要能把英语阅读搞上去，那过四级就是小菜一碟。在阅读方面我给大家以下几点建议：

1.从现在起就开始训练自己在规定的时间内完成阅读和答题（大概一篇九分钟为宜）。这一点很重要，大家一定要在这方面下功夫，既要速速又要质量。

2.具体阅读方法因人而异，但一般的阅读方法是，首先快速浏览全文，接着回答问题，然后再有针对性的去阅读文章的具体段落。

3.做完一篇阅读，查阅试卷的答案解析，如果有错误，自己心里应该知道自己错在哪里。最后要再认真的细读文章，努力掌握文章出现的生词和词组，这不仅是练习的过程，还是学习的过程。

（四）快速阅读和翻译

这两部分考察大家的是词汇量，以我之见，如果大家头英语四级考试之前就可以掌握英语六级的词汇量，那么你的四级考试就会做的得心应手。所以说，大家的词汇量一定上去，只有保证词汇量，才可以大显身手。大家从现在就应该开始辞海战术了！

（五）选词填空

我在四级考试中最害怕的就是选词填空了，但是自己在考试时做题思路是正确的。首先查看和分类所提供的单词，然后回到文章中根据词性有针对的选词填空。

四级在不知不觉中就过去了，以上几点是自己的一些浅薄的心得，希望大家可以借鉴和提出建议。希望对即将考四级的考生一些帮助。大家一定要记得，笨鸟先飞，从现在就要开始备战了。自己现在正在备战六级的考试，只要大家有好的心态，相信大家都可以顺利地通过英语四级考试的！

最后预祝大家都顺利的通过！

第三篇：大学英语四六级考试评分标准

大学英语四六级考试评分标准

2009年12月19日英语四六级考试刚刚过去，精品学习网为同学们详细介绍四六级考试评分标准，供同学们参考

更多四六级资讯，敬请关注精品学习网四六级频道 推荐阅读：

2009年英语四六级机考180所试点大学名单

英语四六级复习安排要合理化

英语四六级成绩快速提高先用好工具字典

第四篇：大学英语四六级考试万能作文

大学英语四六级考试万能作文模板

Nowadays, there are more and more [某种现象] in [某种场合].It is estimated that

[相关数据].Why have there been so many [某种现象]? Maybe the reasons can be listed as follows.The first one is [原因一].Besides, [原因二].The third one is [原因三].To sum up, the main cause of [某种现象] is due to [最主要原因].It is high time that something were done upon it.For one thing, [解决办法一].On the other hand, [解决办法二].All

these measures will certainly reduce the number of [某种现象].一、说明原因型模块

Currently, XX has been the order of the day.This does demonstrate the theory---nothing is more valuable than XX It is clear that(1).If you(2), as a result, your dreams will come true.On the contrary, if you(3).Failure will be following with you.It turns out that all your plan falls through.No one can deny another fact that(4).You don't have to look very far to find out the truth, in respect that we all know(5).It will exert a profound influence upon(6).With reference to my standpoint, I think(7).注释：

1、XX的第一个优点

2、支持XX的做法

3、不支持XX的做法

4、XX的第二个优点

5、举例证明优点二

6、说明XX优点三的影响

二、说明原因型模块

In recent years, XX has caused a heated debate on(1).The factors for(2).First of all,(3).Then, there comes a case that(4).Moreover,(5).Especially when(6).Indeed, these unique points can be collected the remind people that(7).In this way, we should behave just like(8).对比观点题型

（1）要求论述两个对立的观点并给出自己的看法。

1．有一些人认为...2．另一些人认为...3．我的看法...The topic of ①---------（主题）is becoming more and more popular recently.There are two sides of opinions about it.Some people say A is their favorite.They hold their view for the reason of ②---------（支持A的理由一）What is more, ③-----------理由

二).Moreover, ④--------(理由三).While others think that B is a better choice in the following three reasons.Firstly,-----------(支持B的理由一).Secondly(besides),⑥------------（理由二）.Thirdly(finally),------------(理由三).From my point of view, I think ⑧---------（我的观点）.The reason is that

⑨----------(原因).As a matter of fact, there are some other reasons to explain my choice.For me, the former is surely a wise choice.（2）给出一个观点，要求考生反对这一观点

Some people believe that ①--------（观点一）.For example, they think

②--------------（举例说明）．And it will bring them ③----------(为他们带来的好处).In my opinion, I never think this reason can be the point.For one thing,④--------(我不同意该看法的理由一).For another thing, ⑤-----(反对的理由之二)．

Form all what I have said, I agree to the thought that ⑥------(我对文章所讨论

主题的看法)．

阐述主题题型要求从一句话或一个主题出发，按照提纲的要求进行论述．

１．阐述名言或主题所蕴涵的意义．２．分析并举例使其更充实．

The good old proverb----------------（名言或谚语）reminds us that

----------------(释义).Indeed, we can learn many things form it.First of all,-------------(理由一).For example,--------(举例说明).Secondly,-----------(理由二).Anothercase is that-----------(举例说明).Furthermore ,-----------(理由三)．

In my opinion,----------(我的观点).In short, whatever you do, please remember the

say------A.If you understand itand apply it to your study or work, you”ll

necessarily benefit a lot from it.解决方法题型要求考生列举出解决问题的多种途径

１．问题现状２．怎样解决(解决方案的优缺点)

In recent days, we have to face I problem-----A, which is becoming more and

more serious.First,--------(说明Ａ的现状)．Second,--------(举例进一步说明现状)

Confronted with A, we should take a series of effective measures to cope

with the situation.For one thing,---------------(解决方法一).For another

-------------(解决方法二).Finally,--------------(解决方法三).Personally, I believe that-------------(我的解决方法).Consequently, I’m

confident that a bright future is awaiting usbecause----------(带来的好处).说明利弊题型１． 说明事物现状２． 事物本身的优缺点（或一方面）３． 你对现

状（或前景）的看法

Nowadays many people prefer A because it has a significant role in our daily life.Generally, its advantages can be seen asfollows.First----------------(Ａ的优点之一).Besides-------------------（Ａ的优点之二）.But every coin has two sides.The negative aspects are also apparent.One of the

important disadvantages is that----------------(Ａ的第一个缺点)．To make matters

worse,------------------(Ａ的第二个缺点)．

Through the above analysis, I believe that the positive aspects overweigh the

negative ones.Therefore, I would like to---------------(我的看法)．

(From the comparison between these positive and negative effects of A, we should

take it reasonably and do it according tothe circumstances we are in.Only by this

way,---------------(对前景的预测)．)

议论文的框架(1)不同观点列举型（选择型）

There is a widespread concern over the issue that __作文题目_____.But it is well

known that the opinion concerning this hot topic varies from person to person.A majority

of people think that _ 观点一________.In their views there are 2 factors contributing

to this attitude as follows: in the first place, ___原因一_______.Furthermore, in the

second place, ___原因二_____.So it goes without saying that ___观点一_____.People, however, differ in their opinions on this matter.Some

people hold the idea that ___观点二_______.In their point of view, on the one hand，___原因一_______.On the other hand, ____原因二_____.Therefore, there is no doubt

that ___观点二______.As far as I am concerned, I firmly support the view that __观点一或二______.It is not only because ________, but also because _________.The more _______, the more

________.（2）利弊型的议论文

Nowadays, there is a widespread concern over(the issue that)___作文题目______.In

fact, there are both advantages anddisadvantages in __题目议题_____.Generally

speaking, it is widely believed there are several positive aspects as

follows.Firstly, ___优点一______.And secondly ___优点二_____.Just As a popular saying goes, “every coin has two sides”, __讨论议题______ is no

exception, and in another word, it stillhas negative aspects.To begin with, ___

缺点一______.In addition,____缺点二______.To sum up, we should try to bring the advantages of __讨论议题____ into full play,and reduce the disadvantages to theminimum at the same time.In that case, we will

definitely make a better use of the ____讨论议题___.(3)答题性议论文

Currently, there is a widespread concern over(the issue that)__作文题目

_______.It is really an important concern toevery one of us.As a result, we

must spare no efforts to take some measures to solve this problem.As we know that there are many steps which can be taken to undo this problem.First of all, __途径一______.In addition, another way contributing to success of the

solving problem is ___途径二_____.Above all, to solve the problem of ___作文题目______, we should find a number

of various ways.But as far as I amconcerned, I would prefer to solve the problem

in this way, that is to say, ____方法_____.(4)谚语警句性议论文

It is well know to us that the proverb: “ ___谚语_______” has a profound

significance and value not only in our job butalso in our study.It means ____

谚语的含义_______.The saying can be illustrated through a series of examples as follows.(also theoretically)

A case in point is ___例子一______.Therefore, it is goes without saying that

it is of great of importance to practice theproverb ____谚语_____.With the rapid development of science and technology in China, an increasing

number of people come to realize that it isalso of practical use to stick to the

saying: ____谚语_____.The more we are aware of the significance of this famous saying,the more benefits we will get in our daily study and job..图表作文的框架

as is shown/indicated/illustrated by the figure/percentage in the

table(graph/picture/pie/chart), ___作文题目的议题_____ has been on rise/ decrease

(goesup/increases/drops/decreases),significantly/dramatically/steadily

rising/decreasing from______ in _______ to ______ in _____.From the sharp/marked

decline/ rise in the chart, it goes without saying that ________.There are at least two good reasons accounting for ______.On the one

hand, ________.On theother hand, _______ is due to the fact that

________.In addition, ________ is responsible for _______.Maybe there are

some other reasons to show ________.But it is generally believed that

the above mentioned reasons are commonly convincing.As far as I am concerned, I hold the point of view that _______.I am

sure my opinion is bothsound and well-grounded.实用性写作（申请信)

Your address

Month, Date,year

Receiver's address

Dear...,I am extremely pleased to hear from you./ to see your advertisement for the position

in....And I would like to write a letter to tell you that.../ I am confident that I

am suitable for the kind of the job you are advertising..../ I feel I am competent to meet the requirements you have listed.On the one

hand,....On the other hand,....I amenclosing my resume for your kind

consideration and reference.I shall be much obliged if you will offer me a precious opportunity to an

interview.I will greatly appreciate a responsefrom you at your earliest

convenience/ I am looking forward to your replies at your earliest convenience.Best regards for your health and success.Sincerely

yours,X X X

现象说明文

Recently _______,what amazes us most is______________,it is true that__________.There are many reasons explaining__________________________.The main reason

is____________________.What is more_____________________.Thirdly____________________.As a result_______________.Considering all these, ___________.For one thing______________,for

another____________.In Conclusion____________.一种事物或现象（负面意义倾向）主题：高考英语作文模版：对比观点题型

（I）说明原因型

For most of us today ,(1).From above ,we can find that the reasons why(2)

are as follows.The primary reason ,i think, is(3).Second,(4).The third reason, actually ,is(5).The significance for(6)。

Therefore ,(7).注释：（1）人们针对XX的态度和举措（2）归纳现状（3）第一个原因（4）第二个原

因（5）第三个原因（6）重申造成现状的最重要原因（7）我的建议我写的模块相应的作文

（I）说明原因型

These days we often hear that(1).It is common that(2).Why does such circumstance occur in spite of social protects? For one thing ,(3).For another,(4).What is more, since(5),it is natural that(6).To solve the problem is not easy at all ,but is worth trying.We should do something

such as(7)to improve he presentsituation ,and I do believe everything will

be better in the future.(1)提出论题（2）说明现状（3）理由一（4）理由二（5）理由三（6）理由三引起的后果（7）

解决方法实用性写作（申请信)

Your address

Month, Date, year

Receiver's address

Dear...,I am extremely pleased to hear from you./ to see your advertisement for the position

in....And I would like to write a letter to tell you that.../ I am confident that I

am suitable for the kind of the job you are advertising..../ I feel I am competent to meet the requirements you have listed.On the one

hand,....On the other hand,....I am enclosing my resume for your kind consideration

and reference.I shall be much obliged if you will offer me a precious opportunity to an interview.I will greatly appreciate a response from you at your earliest convenience/ I am looking

forward to your replies at your earliest convenience.Best regards for your health and success.Sincerely yours, X X X

现象说明文

Recently _______,what amazes us most is______________,it is ture that__________.There are many reasons explaining___________________.The main reason is__________.what is more_______________.thirdly____________________.As a result____________.Considering all there,_______________.For one thing________________,for

another____________.In

Conclusion_____________.一种事物或现象（负面意义倾向）

英语作文万能模板：

图标作文

As is shown by the figure/percentage in the table/picture,____has been on rise/ decrease, significantly/dramatically rising/decreasing from____ in _____ to _____ in _____.From the sharp rise/decline in the chart, it goes without saying that _____.There are at least two good reasons accounting for _____.In one hand, ____.In the other hand, _____ is due to the fact that ______.In addition, ______ is responsible for _____.Maybe there are some other reasons to show ______.But itis generally believed that the above mentioned reasons are commonly convincing.As far as I am concerned, I hold the point of view that _______.I am sure my opinion is both sound and well-grounded.书信作文模板

Your address

Month, Date, year

Receiver's address

Dear...,I am extremely pleased to hear from you.And I would like to write a letter to tell you that_____.……

I will greatly appreciate a response from you at your earliest convenience/I am looking f0rward to your replies at your earliest convenience.Best regards for your health and success.Sincerely yours,对比观点作文

_____ is becoming more and more popular recently.There are two sides

ofopinions of it.Some people say ____ is their favorite.They hold their viewfor the reason of ____.What is more,_____。Moreover,______.While others think that _____ is a better choice in the following three reasons.Firstly,_____.Secondly(besides),______.Thirdly(finally),_____.From my point of view, I think _____.The reason is that _____.As a matter of fact, there are some other reasons to explain my choice.For me, the former is surely a wise choice.

第五篇：大学英语四六级考试作文

2011年大学英语四六级考试考前作文背诵提升范文

Is Wealth the Only Standard for Success?

（财富是衡量成功的唯一标准吗？）

Everyone has a dream to get rich, which is not necessarily bad.But if we think too highly of money and take it as the only standard for success, it will be a disaster for the country.A healthy society needs not only ambitious businesspersons and entrepreneurs but also scientists, researchers and common people.If Dong's philosophy is prevalent in Chinese society, it will be the saddest thing and the biggest humiliation for the nation.As a matter of fact, Dong mirrored the real condition in many universities.Nowadays, if you become a celebrity, teachers and universities will think highly of you.But if you are just a “small potato,” they will totally ignore you.Connecting money with everything and taking money as the only standard will twist the essence of college education.If professors in universities can't give students the right standard of happiness and success and the right view of the world, whose humiliation is it even if they cultivate many rich people with high education qualification?

Are Celebrities Criminally Responsible For Deceptive Advertising?

（名人是否应为欺骗性广告负刑事责任？）

It's all right for celebrities, like movie stars, to speak for commodities.The problem is these celebrities are too often involved in deceptive advertising for various kinds of products, especially drugs and cosmetics, causing huge losses to consumers.Commodity endorsement will bring huge profits to celebrities.But, by no means are they allowed to trample on the bottom line of not hurting consumers' interests.It's immoral to speak for deceptive products and advertising.Because of their huge social influence, celebrity endorsement seems to be an attractive shortcut for a company and its products to become known.The public are fond of these celebrities and they tend to believe in the commodities these famous people suggest in advertising.If celebrities who speak for fake products are to be held legally accountable, it's undoubtedly good news for the many ordinary consumers.Not Cooling Down Yet

（公务员考试仍未降温）

On December 5, 2010,1.03 million people took part in this year's national civil service examination, a drop of 10,000 participants compared to last year.For the first time in many years, the frenzy to take the examination for civil service posts has cooled down a bit.Sources with the State Bureau of Civil Servants explain: First, China's recovering economy is providing people with more job opportunities;second, more people are showing reason about the rush to sitting in the examination;and third, 85 percent of government departments are demanding candidates have at least two years' work experience, which has disqualified many new college graduates.In fact, the ratio of examinees to successful admissions is still as high as 63.6 to 1 on average and 4,961 to 1 for the hottest position.It's still hard to say civil service posts are becoming less attractive.Why? It's because people believe these posts are privileged and well paid.More importantly, their holders can have almost all their livelihood needs paid for by the state, which is a big contrast to the majority of other professions.Whether a cooling down is really happening depends on effective restriction of civil servants' privileges and accelerated reforms of income distribution, in order to enable people to believe that even if they are not civil servants, a decent and affluent life is still readily available.China slowly adopts tobacco-free laws

（中国逐渐采纳无烟法）

China has more than 300 million smokers, most of whom are males.About 740 million people, including 180 million children and teenagers, were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2010, according to a report recently published by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention(China CDC).In 2005, the direct cost of smoking, that is, the cost of smoking-related diseases, amounted to 166.5 billion yuan($24.5 billion).China ratified the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2003, pledging to effectively curb tobacco use, including smoke-free legislation, placing large and clear warnings on the harmful effects of tobacco on cigarette packs, as well as total bans on all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.China promised to ban smoking in public places “in an all-around manner” in March this year in its 12th Five-Year Plan-the first time that the country has included an anti-smoking measure in its five-year plan.Restaurants, schools and hospitals face penalties if people smoke on their premises, according to the regulations.Fines can range from 2,000 to 30,000 yuan($308 to 4,626).Also, businesses can be forced to close temporarily if they break the new law.“Government policy is one thing, but not the only important part of tobacco control initiatives.Raising public awareness remains the key to succeed in tobacco control,” Yang Gonghuan said.