2009年6月大学英语六级作文真题及范文

    For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic The Importance of Name. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below in Chinese：

  1. 有人认为名字很重要

  2. 有人认为名字不重要

  3. 你的看法

  范文：

The Importance of Name

    There is no denying the fact that it is a controversial topic whether names are important or not. Some hold the positive view. They claim that a good name, or a name that can be easily remembered, can bring one a lot more opportunities than others. Some Chinese may also believe that a name designed according to the traditional theory of five elements can bring good luck.

    Others, however, hold the opposite view. They argue that a name is nothing but a code to distinguish one from another. A person “good” name may not be as successful as the name indicates. In the same way, a person who has a common or casually given name can also achieve tremendous success.

    Personally, I believe that both sides have something right, so we should not go to extremes. On the one hand, we have to admit that a well designed name can help a person to some extent. On the other hand, we should not exaggerate the effect of a name on a person’s fate. Anyway, a person’s success mainly depends on his hard work and desirable personalities.