2013年6月大学英语四级考试已结束，本次考试为多题多卷，新浪教育[微博]频道第一时间收集整理不同版本试题，供考生参考，以下为四级作文范文。

　　In the face of various and complicated requirements of employment market, some students begin to question the significance of learning basic knowledge and skills, just as what is exposed in the cartoon above.         

　　However, it is absolutely wrong to hold that idea. Owing to the fact that we are

　　living in a competitive society, the development of our society demands that we arm

　　ourselves with basic skills and up-to-date knowledge so as to keep up with the pace of our society. An investigation shows that millions of people spend time and energy

　　grasping skills and technology so that they can keep a favorable position in job market or enhance their opportunities. While focusing on creativity, innovation, management and leadership skills, we should never forget the fundamental importance of the more basic, essential skills。

　　It is universally known that opportunity is important, but you could do nothing with it if you are not equipped with competitive forces, such basic reading and calculating skills, to seize it。