Write an essay of 160—200 words based on the following picture. In your essay, you should
1) describe the cartoon briefly,
2) interpret the social phenomenon reflected by the cartoon, and
3) give your point of view.
You should write it neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)
禮貌與公德何在?
2012考研英語作文考前模擬題答案解析
卷一答案解析
Section Ⅲ Writing
Part A
51. 投訴信[參考樣文]
Dear Sirs,
I am writing to complain about a chemical plant which contaminates the nearby river. Every day the plant drains a surprisingly large amount of waste liquids into it. The water in it has become gray and gives off a strong smell.
I think the local authorities should adopt several strong measures to deal with the public hazard. Firstly, it is necessary to prohibit the plant from discharging waste water into the river before it is purified. Secondly, a series of environment protection rules need to be laid down. Those who violate them deserve to be fined heavily.
Hoping the problem will be solved as soon as possible
Money has always been what some people long for. It is true that most of them work hard to acquire wealth. But, as is depicted in the picture, there are also people who dream of making a fortune all day and night. Money has become a mental burden for them, which makes them worried and depressed.
The picture means a lot to us. There is no doubt that wealth brings happiness, especially in the modern society. Various kinds of up-to-date electric appliances, latest fashions and recreations are coming into being with each passing day. All these miracles make our lives comfortable and colorful. But material comforts do not necessarily mean happiness. Money may tempt (=lure) weak-willed persons to be addicted to harmful habits and result in their own ruin. Moreover, a person may lose his reason and go astray if he only intends to seek wealth and indulges himself in a luxurious life. Obviously, it is crucial that we take a proper attitude toward money.
In my opinion, on no account should we equate wealth with happiness. The things that contribute most to a sense of happiness cannot be bought with money, such as a good family life, friendship and work satisfaction. (202 words)
注:lose his reason and go astray失去理智并誤入歧途。come into being出現(xiàn)。equate...with...把…與…等同起來。
Part A是應(yīng)用文,要求寫一封投訴信。Part B是漫畫加提綱作文。命題形式與大綱規(guī)定的命題形式相一致。大作文的命題不僅要求考生簡短描述圖畫,而且要求考生寫出其用意并說明自己的看法。考生應(yīng)從參考作文中歸納出短文框架(劃線句子)、段落結(jié)構(gòu)和常用句型(黑體字),以達(dá)到舉一反三、觸類旁通的目的。要通過漢英對照、背誦、改寫、套用,達(dá)到活學(xué)活用的目的。短文寫作解題時(shí)間A節(jié)應(yīng)用文一般為15分鐘左右,B節(jié)說明性議論文一般為30分鐘左右。
When kids don’t get assistance, the consequences can be grim. Here are three strategies that have emerged from my work with troubled families:
1. Tell children the facts as soon as possible. First, break the distressing news yourself. Second, if the family stress involves an accident, make it clear how the accident happened. Third, with a major emergency, carefully explain how family life might change.
2. Encourage children to share their emotions, but don‘t force them if they are not ready.
3. Focus on the future. Parents should first heal themselves, refocus family values and then keep children involved in decisions. (100 words)
There are many wonderful concerts and dramas to choose from in Beijing now. But badly behaved audience can sometimes spoil the show. As is depicted in the cartoon, a singer star is giving a performance, but one of the spectators suddenly stands up, answering his mobile phone loudly. Then the audience gets angry about his impolite behavior. It is obvious that the guy lacks public morality.
The picture really sets me thinking. Now there are some young people who disregard and even ignore basic theatre etiquette. For example, when they go to a classical concert, they don’t dress properly. As a rule, men need to wear a suit and ladies a dress on such occasions. Jeans and T-shirts and slippers are a strict “no”. In addition, there are also people who tend to arrive late, which distracts both the performers and the audience. It often happens that some of the playgoers are inclined to whisper, thus disturbing others. So it is better to be quiet and save conversation for the interval or once the show is over.
In my opinion, every one of us should do his part to safeguard public morals and try hard to improve them. Only in this way will we have a society where all of us live in complete harmony. (213 words)
Part A 是寫論文摘要。這是考試大綱在寫作Part A中新增的考點(diǎn)。寫摘要的技巧是抓住漢語文章的題目和每段主題句,然后用規(guī)范的英語表達(dá)出來;要注意上下文的邏輯層次和過渡詞的正確使用,也要注意句子的語法結(jié)構(gòu)。Part B作文是漫畫加提綱提示作文。命題形式與近年考試的命題形式基本一致。這種命題形式不僅要求考生描繪漫畫內(nèi)容,而且要求考生說明它所反映的社會現(xiàn)象并提出自己的看法。考生應(yīng)從參考作文中歸納出短文框架、段落結(jié)構(gòu)和常用句型,以達(dá)到舉一反三、觸類旁通的目的。要通過背誦和改寫,達(dá)到活用的目標(biāo)。短文寫作解題時(shí)間A節(jié)一般為15分鐘左右;B節(jié)一般為30分鐘左右。