2016年12月大学英语四级作文范文：金字塔

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　　2016年12月大学英语四级作文范文：金字塔
        　　One glance at a pyramid can leave the viewer in awe of its beauty and
splend or. Uponcloser examination, however, one might be surprised to discover
that such a grandiosestructure is composed entirely of ordinary stones.
        　　Most people are familiar with the proverb: Rome was not built in a day. An
object as grandas a pyramid is likewise not so quickly or easily constructed.
Just as the greatness of the cityof Rome is due to the combination of its
smaller parts, a pyramid is only as strong as thestones it is comprised of. The
image of a pyramid reminds us that great success is in fact anaccumulation of
small a chievements.
        　　History proves that many famous artists and scientists are only successful
because of theircontinued efforts, even after numerous failures. One might
recall Leonardo DaVinci’s drawing ofan egg, Wang Xi Zhi practicing handwriting,
or Thomas Edison inventing the light bulb, forexample. The fable that tells us
that even water can eventually pierce through stone alsopoints to the importance
of patience and diligence. We should take such stories and historiesinto account
and remember the importance of fundamentals; remember that one can build
apyramid only if one is willing to work with small stones. People would be wise
to abandonrash inclinations and instead try in earnest. Perseverance is sure to
leadto success.
        (实习编辑：王晓晓)