议论文是英语专八写作里常见的作文类型，也是英语专八考试常考的作文体裁。因此，考生要多留意议论文的写作与范文。本文是漂亮的小编为大家整编的英语专八作文【优秀9篇】，欢迎借鉴。

Some people like to eat out at food stands and restaurants, while others like to prepare food at home. Often it depends on the kind of lifestyle people have. Those with very busy jobs outside the house don’t always have time to cook. They like the convenience of eating out. Overall, though, it is cheaper and healthier to eat at home. While eating in restaurants is fast, the money you spendcan add up. When I have dinner at restaurant with a friend, the bill is usually over twenty dollars. I can buy a lot of groceries with that much money. Even lunch at a fast-food stand usually costs five or six dollars for one person. That’s enough to feed the whole family at home.

Eating at home is better for you, too. Meals at restaurants are often high in fat and calories, and they serve big plates of food--much more food than you need to eat at one meal. If you cook food at home, you have more control over the ingredients. You can use margarine instead of butter on your potatoes, or not put so much cheese on top of your pizza. At home, you can control your portion size. You can serve yourself as little as you want. In a restaurant, you may eat a full plate of food "because you paid for it". It’s true that eating out is convenient. You don’t have to shop, or cook, or clean up. But real home cooking doesn’t have to take a lot of time. There are lots of simple meals that don’t take long to make. In fact, they’re faster than eating out, especially if you think of the time you spenddriving to a restaurant, parking, waiting for a table, waiting for service, and driving home.

Both eating at restaurants and cooking at home can be satisfying. Both can taste good and be enjoyed with family and friends. I prefer cooking at home because of the money and health issues, but people will make the choice that fits their lifestyle best.

Smoking should be banned Nowadays, tobacco is more harmful than drug to people's health, therefore many people think that smoking isn't banned that is a direct and primary reason to induce this kind of problem

The main reason is that tobacco is a silent killer to smokers According to a WHO report four million people die yearly from tobacco-related diseases, that is one death every eight seconds

Another reason is that more and more young people are under 18 years old who smoke cigarette have been blinded by the deceit of tobacconists Smoking among adolescents rose in the 1990s in several developed countries， such as China, Vietnam and Thailand Tobacco is a global threat Because of tobacco smuggling, the legal retailing and distribution systems are badly affected, and faced with increased lawlessness and heavy tax losses

In conclusion, smoking should be banned, because of the hazard it poses to people's health.

Is it helpful to build an honest and clean government by a fund for incorruptible civil servants? Such an issue has aroused controversy among the public. Proponents believe the innovative move will help to fight against corruption and build a clean government. Opponents say that being clean is an official’s obligation and duty and there is therefore no need to reward them with additional funds. Personally, I’d like to express my disapproval on this question.

First of all, to establish an accumulation fund for clean officials is in fact a challenge to social justice. Public servants should work diligently in an honest and clean way and abide by laws and regulations when performing their duties. That is the basic requirement for them. Any official who fails in this sense does not deserve the position of a public servant. Extra pay for clean public servants will naturally damage the image of public servants in the eyes of ordinary people. In addition, it will play a negative role in their professional work ethics. When public servants are rewarded for what they should do, what about clean doctors, teachers, lawyers, policemen? Obviously such a policy is not well-grounded.

Secondly, the most unfair part about the reserve fund is that it infringes upon the interests of taxpayers who contribute to public servants’ salary in the first place. It’s God’s truth that officials should work for the taxpayers’ interests. But to sustain such a fund system, a large number of workers and farmers will have to pay more for what public servants are supposed to do. As for the reserve fund, only when the amount of the award comes to a tempting figure can it restrain corruption to a certain degree. However, it is impossible to raise such an enormous fund only from their welfare fund. So, the fund is actually a disguised form of reward to public servants through taking advantage of fiscal revenue.

Relatively speaking, public servants are well paid for their service, so it is not rational to raise such a fund of reward. What we can do is to strengthen supervision mechanisms, so as to effectively track down and punish corrupted officials and let them pay higher costs for their behavior. In addition, to fundamentally minimizing the corruption phenomenon in the government, we should take effective measures to put a limit on their power in an attempt to provide fewer opportunities to abuse power.

“爆竹声中xx岁除，春风送暖入屠苏。千门万户？尤眨？馨研绿一昆仑。”每当吟到这首诗时，我的脑海中便浮现出过春节的热闹场面，那场面真是太热闹啦！

二、《中国的春节》

今天的春节，我们全家要来一次“大扫除”，我们全家都十分高兴，大扫除的内容是：一家人分工合作，爸爸负责擦玻璃，妈妈负责整理床铺。

首先，爸爸先用干布把每一件衣服擦干，然后擦一遍，最后用干布把它擦干净，最后用清水漂洗干净。这时，我们就大功告成了。

三、《中国的春节》

今天我们全家要来一次小年的“大扫除”，我们全家都十分高兴，大扫除是我们全家最忙的事，我们全家都在认真的清理每一件衣物，一共分为2类，1类是被子，2类是衣物。

大扫除开始了，我先把每一件衣服从衣服架上拿下来，放在洗衣机里洗了洗，然后把衣服放入洗衣机里，按下按钮，洗衣机就开了，过了几分钟后，我把衣服放入洗衣机里，洗衣机开始工作了，我把衣服放进了洗衣机里，把脏水倒掉，然后再用清水漂洗。最后我把衣服洗好了，晾在衣架上。

我们全家都在干这些活的时候，我突然想到了，今天的任务是把所有的衣服洗干净才能停，所以，我就把我全副武装，就开始大显身手了。

我先将衣服放进洗衣机里，然后放了一点洗衣粉，搅了搅，最后把所有的衣服都搅在一起，就开始洗衣服了。

我先把每一件衣服都搓了搓，然后放在盆里，用手来回搓了搓一下，最后再放进洗衣机，把衣服泡进盆里，再用清水冲了洗就完成了。

接下来就是擦地了，我先把每一块的地方擦干净，之后擦干，把每一处地方也擦干净，把每一件衣服晒在晒衣杆上，就这样，我一共擦了三遍。

最后我把所有的脏物都擦干，就大功告成了。

这就是我在寒假里做的第一件家务，虽然我很累，但是我很开心！

春节前的大扫除

春节前的大扫除是最忙的。人到齐了，我们全家都去做了。爸爸擦窗户，我擦门框。爸爸擦玻璃，爷爷擦门。我和妈妈负责把家里收拾得干干净净。我擦地，妈妈擦玻璃。爸爸擦地，我和妈妈忙得不亦乐乎。

我先拿抹布沾湿，然后学着妈妈的样子，先在玻璃上仔仔细细地擦了一遍，再把玻璃擦得明亮晶亮。然后，我就开始擦门框了。我把抹布沾湿，然后拧干，在玻璃上来回擦了一遍，就擦干净了。

我擦了一会儿后，就感觉腰酸背痛，大汗淋漓。爸爸妈妈也累坏了，我们就让他们休息一会儿，再继续做家务。他们没说什么，就坐下来歇会儿。

我擦了会儿，又累又累，就坐下来歇息一会儿。爸爸妈妈累了，我就帮他们捶捶背，捶捶肩。

爸爸妈妈都说我长

Laozihao is not only the commercial phenomenon, but also the history in miniature. It is popular for its unique arts and crafts. However, some of these enterprises have become outdated or are operating in red dueto a rigid conventional thinking, loose management or overstaffing.People have different opinions about whether the Laozihao should be preserved or not. As far as I’m concerned, the critical point is not only toremain but also to preserve and develop the Laozihao. Laozihao is important to the traditional culture andthe national commerce. As a time-honored brand, Laozihao enjoys the extensive reputation in the society. It is of golden opinion, and carries the trust of the customers. Moreover, it is the precise non-material cultural heritage. The city without Laozihao will lose the unique scene as a famous historic city.

In the market-oriented economic society, Laozihao satisfies the emotional need of people for the national culture.But it cannot be denied that now Laozihao are paying their way. Affected by the market-oriented economy, Laozihao are taking the shine off. The out-dated concepts, old-fashioned products and backward management are all the factors for the fall of Laozihao. As for the fact, we should not only remain the Laozihao, but also have to preserve and develop it.

First, the support system of Laozihao should be built up. The advanced technology, automatic intellectual property rights and modern organization are key points in the development of Laozihao. On the basis of keeping its traditional features, it should work out new products, which are more suitable for the modern society, so as to extend the market share. Second, Laozihao should have the priority in the policy and finance. It is the most important embodiment of a historic city. So In the urban planning, the original locationshould be preserved. And the government would finance them to improve their technology and equipments. Third, it is suggested that Laozihao should be preserved as the intangible assets of the country. In this way, Laozihao will do good to the cultural landscape as well as develop its own commercial function.

In conclusion, Laozihao is the carrier of the traditional culture and arts. It’s a symbol of the nationalhistory. We should preserve it and use effective ways to develop it. It is not only the demand of the market, but also the requirement of the culture.

Going to class also teaches students responsibility and discipline. Having to be at a particular place at a particular time prepares them for getting a job. Being at a place on time with an assignment completed prepares them for a career.

In short, by going to class students learn more than just information from the teacher. They also learn how to learn, how to work with others, and how to work responsibly. These are not optional skills in life, so attending classes should not be optional in college.

Clear Your Mental Space

Think about the last time you felt a negative emotion-like stress, anger, or frustration. What was going through your mind as you were going through that negativity? Was your mind cluttered with thoughts? Or was it paralyzed, unable to think?

The next time you find yourself in the middle of a very stressful time, or you feel angry or frustrated, stop. Yes, that’s right, stop. Whatever you’re doing, stop and sit for one minute. While you’re sitting there, completely immerse yourself in the negative emotion.

Allow that emotion to consume you. Allow yourself one minute to truly feel that emotion. Don’t cheat yourself here. Take the entire minute---but only one minute---to do nothing else but feel that emotion.

When the minute is over, ask yourself, “Am I wiling to keep holding on to this negative emotion as I go through the rest of the day?”

Once you’ve allowed yourself to be totally immersed in the emotion and really fell it, you will be surprised to find that the emotion clears rather quickly.

If you feel you need to hold on to the emotion for a little longer, that is OK. Allow yourself another minute to feel the emotion.

When you feel you’ve had enough of the emotion, ask yourself if you’re willing to carry that negativity with you for the rest of the day. If not, take a deep breath. As you exhale, release all that negativity with your breath.

This exercise seems simple---almost too simple. But, it is very effective. By allowing that negative emotion the space to be truly felt, you are dealing with the emotion rather than stuffing it down and trying not to feel it. You are actually taking away the power of the emotion by giving it the space and attention it needs. When you immerse yourself in the emotion, and realize that it is only emotion, it loses its control. You can clear your head and proceed with your task.

Try it. Next time you’re in the middle of a negative emotion, give yourself the space to feel the emotion and see what happens. Keep a piece of paper with you that says the following:

Stop. Immerse for one minute. Do I want to keep this negativity? Breath deep, exhale, release. Move on!

This will remind you of the steps to the process. Remember; take the time you need to really immerse yourself in the emotion. Then, when you feel you’ve felt it enough, release it---really let go of it. You will be surprised at how quickly you can move on from a negative situation and get to what you really want to do!

Owing to economic development and improvement in living standards of common people, more and more private cars are on road. Some believe private cars have brought convenience and mobility to the owners while others argue that private automobiles deserve a limit on the increasing number. As far as I see it, we should not put a limit on private cars.

First of all, the private car is a symbol of freedom and wealth. The private car has given us a freedom and convenience our ancestors could not dream of. We can travel to relatively remote places that it is hard to reach on foot or public transport rarely goes to. A car enables an inpidual or a family to travel at any time they wish. With a car there is no need to wait for the bus in the bitterly cold or under the scorching sun. Furthermore a car can serve as a symbol of one’s wealth, which makes him or her proud of his or her accomplishments and glorious past.

Secondly, a car can make our work more efficient and life more convenient. Nowadays many Chinese can enjoy the comfort and luxury of owning a private car. Having a car of one’s own means no more traveling to work on crowded buses or subway trains; no more waste of time for waiting at the bus stop or train station. With a car one does not have to worry about the possible danger their child suffers when they are elbowing their way through the crowd, instead they can drop off the children at school on the way to work. In the case of illness, the car takes its owner or other sick person to hospital without any delay.

Last but not least, lifting bans on private cars will stimulate the automobile industry, which provides jobs for a large team of workers. Known as a sunrise industry, Chinese automobile industry needs strong and continuous fueling from domestic demand. If more people buy cars, the industry will embrace continued growth, thus contributing more to the national economy. Moreover, its growth will trigger the boom of related industries like iron and steel production and energy.

In conclusion, the advantages of private cars convince us that we should not put a limit on the number of private cars. What we should do at the moment is to perfect the transport infrastructure to ensure private cars to go faster and more safely.

In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.

You should supply an appropriate title for your essay.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

When we go on a business trip，we will be faced with the choice between traveling by train or by plane.Before making the right choice，we had better make a close comparison and contrast of them.

First of all，a train will take us to our target railway station.Also，a plane will take us to the target airport.Second，in a train we can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the countryside.Likewise，in a plane we can command a good view of fields，buildings，mountains and even clouds below.Despite their similarities， traveling by train or by plane are also different in the following aspects.First，a train ticket is less of us can afford it.However，a plane ticket is about twice as expensive as a train of us grudge paying for it.Besides， it is safer to travel by train.If the train gets into trouble，we may survive by jumping out of the contrary，if we travel by plane，we have to ask God to bless us.Finally，it takes us longer time to travel by train than by plane.

Therefore，it depends which transportation tool we should choose.If we just want to save money，we will travel by train;but if we want to save time，we should turn to the plane.