作文部分极为重要。在两篇作文中，小作文，就是应用文的满分为10分，得高分比大作文容易一些，因为它更加套路化，对语言的要求也不如大作文那么高。所以这篇作文的得分逐年稳中有升。如果低于6分，意味着这篇作文的得分不是很理想。出现这种问题的主要原因在于写作的格式、语言和要点等方面注意不够。我以2005年的小作文考题为例，从这几个方面进行总结。

 一、格式

Directions:

Two months ago you got a job as an editor for the magazine Designs & Fashions. But now you find that the work is not what you expected. You decide to quit. Write a letter to your boss, Mr. Wang, telling him your decision, stating your reason(s), and making an apology.

Write your letter with no less than 100 words. Write it neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter; use “Li Ming” instead. You do not need to write the address. (10 points)

范文（选自胡敏编著的《2008年考研英语高分作文》）：

Dear Mr. Wang,

 I am writing to inform you about my decision to resign from my current position. There are a few factors involved that I find intolerable.

 First of all, the salary has proven to be much lower than you originally promised, and I have a large family to support. In addition, the office is located in the downtown area, yet I live in the suburbs, so it is exhausting for me to spend over three hours commuting every day. Most importantly, I feel rather disappointed and left out on the job itself, as in the past two months I was never given any really important responsibility.

 I sincerely hope that you approve of my resignation. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.