2016年6月英语四级作文范文：校园里的金钱挥霍

 　如今的大学生的花销越来越高，因为有家里的经济支援，有不少大学生对金钱的使用毫无概念，铺张浪费现象比比皆是。但是其实，花的钱并非自己挣得，是父母辛辛苦苦的血汗钱，所以，还是需要多少节俭一些的。

　　作文题目：

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Extravagant¹ Spending on College Campus. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline below:

　　1)很多大学生每月的花销越来越高，根本没有节俭的概念，

　　2)分析产生这一现象的原因，

　　3)我的看法。

　　参考范文：

　　Extravagant Spending on College Campus

　　According to a survey, in recent years the monthly expenditure² of a college student has been on the sharp rise. Many college students have no concept of thrift³ in their mind. They take it for granted that they spend money from their parents before they enter into the society. This extravagant spending is primarily caused by the following factors.

　　First of all, nowadays most of the students are the only children of their families. They are the apple in their family’s eyes and naturally get more care and pocket money. In addition, with the improvement of living standards, parents can afford higher expenditure of their children. Moreover, some students like to pursue fashion and trends, which tend to need more money. Finally, campus love is also a possible factor causing extravagant spending.

　　From my point of view, a college student, as a pure consumer, should learn to be thrifty⁴. We should limit our expenditure on daily necessities but not buy whatever we want regardless of their prices. The habit of thrift can help us form right values and is favorable to our future development.

1 extravagant   

adj.奢侈的；过分的；(言行等)放肆的

参考例句：

• They tried to please him with fulsome compliments and extravagant gifts.他们想用溢美之词和奢华的礼品来取悦他。
• He is extravagant in behaviour.他行为放肆。

2 expenditure   

n.(时间、劳力、金钱等)支出；使用，消耗

参考例句：

• The entry of all expenditure is necessary.有必要把一切开支入账。
• The monthly expenditure of our family is four hundred dollars altogether.我们一家的开销每月共计四百元。

3 thrift   

adj.节约，节俭；n.节俭，节约

参考例句：

• He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.他具备节俭和勤奋的美德。
• His thrift and industry speak well for his future.他的节俭和勤勉预示着他美好的未来。

4 thrifty   

adj.节俭的；兴旺的；健壮的

参考例句：

• Except for smoking and drinking,he is a thrifty man.除了抽烟、喝酒，他是个生活节俭的人。
• She was a thrifty woman and managed to put aside some money every month.她是个很会持家的妇女，每月都设法存些钱。