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如图所示，两位年迈的父母正用尽全力推着一辆婴儿车，而他们已成年的儿子却躺在婴儿车里舒服地抱着奶瓶喝奶。可怜的母亲绝望地问道：“熬到什么时候是个头啊？”标题则写道：“自立”。
尽管有很多年轻人选择像图中的青年那样做啃老族，但获取自立仍至关重要。原因之一就是它能提高我们的效率和生产力。在日常生活中，总有一些时候我们无法获得外部援助，只能依赖自身的知识和能力去解决问题。在这些情况下，那些相信自己的能力与判断力的人，总能找到创造性的解决方案，这也会让他们更富有成效并且更加成功。除了在日常生活中提高效率之外，自立也能使生活变得更有意义。由于自立者对其自身能力有信心，他们也会乐于尝试新鲜事物。这种自己动手的思维模式能带来一定的满足感与自豪感，从而为平凡的生活增添乐趣。
归根结底，我认为年轻人迫切需要自立。自立可以提升效率并为我们的生活增添意义，因此它是年轻人值得拥有的一种品质。
三、社会热点类：职业道德
 
Directions： Write an essay of 160-200words based on the following drawing．In your essay，you should
1）describe the drawing briefly，
2）explain its intended meaning，and
3）give your comments.
经典范文073
Plagiarizing the work of others and cheating on exams are two unfair tactics used by students in an attempt to attain higher grades．Such actions may be propelled by laziness，lack of self-confidence，academic pressure，or a combination of these factors. As is revealed in the cartoon，instead of writing papers by themselves，four college students are plagiarizing one another's term papers.
Plagiarism and cheating are wrong because they adversely affect other students，the university，and even the perpetrators themselves．Firstly，students who plagiarize on essays or cheat on exams have an unfair advantage over other students．For instance，it would be extremely unjust for a student who cheats on an exam to obtain a perfect score of 100，while a bright and hard-working student studies for a week prior to the exam only to receive a score of 95．Secondly，plagiarism and cheating on tests are not only unfair to students who do their own work，but are also detrimental to a university's reputation and the worth of its diploma．If such dishonest practices become prevalent at an institution of higher learning，this information will eventually reach the news media and the community at large.
In short，students who plagiarize others' work or cheat on exams end up hurting themselves. Deceitful academic practices may lead to habitual dishonesty that affects students long after they leave the university，and could have adverse effects in every facet of their lives.
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抄袭其他人的作品和考试作弊是学生试图取得高分时采用的两种不公平手段。这些行为可能是受懒惰、缺乏自信、学术压力或上述因素的结合所驱使的。如图所示，四名大学生并未自己写论文，而是在相互抄袭。
抄袭和作弊会对其他学生、整个大学甚至犯错者自身产生负面影响，因此是不对的。首先，抄袭论文或考试作弊的学生拥有对其他学生而言不公平的优势。例如，一名考试作弊的学生获得了100分的满分，而一名聪明刻苦的学生考前学习了一周，却只获得了95分，这非常不公平。其次，抄袭和考试作弊不仅对自己独立完成作业的学生不公平，也不利于大学的声誉以及文凭的含金量。如果这类欺诈行为在一座高等学府中盛行，这个信息最终将被新闻媒体和整个社会得知。
总之，抄袭别人作品或考试作弊的学生最终将伤害自己。学术欺诈可能导致习惯性欺诈，在学生大学毕业之后也将长期影响他们，并对他们生活的各个方面都有负面影响。
四、社会热点类：社会公德
 
Directions： Write an essay of 160-200words based on the following drawing．In your essay，you should
1）describe the drawing briefly，
2）explain its intended meaning，and
3）give your comments.
经典范文074
Nowadays，it is not rare for teachers to complain that their students are indifferent towards classmates．Some are even worried that the young generation might become too selfish to shoulder the responsibility for the future of China．As is shown in the caricature，a great many young students are sitting comfortably on a bus while a senior citizen is standing helplessly．All of those students deemed that they were much more tired than the poor aged man，due to their large amount of homework.
From my direct observations as a university student，I must admit that we young people today are in general more self-centered and unsympathetic than previous generations．To start with，many，if not most，young people choose to attend exclusively to their own needs．In their eyes，it is all too natural to seek satisfaction from what they do，even if it may cause inconveniences to others．Moreover，our young people tend to be insensitive to others' difficulties．Instead of offering help，they regard them as none of their business.
For the above reasons，I subscribe to the idea that today's young people in China are more selfish and hard-hearted than previous generations．It is high time that we learned from older generations so that a harmonious and splendid future for us all can be anticipated.
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如今，经常可以听到老师们抱怨他们的学生对同学漠不关心。有些老师甚至担心年轻一代可能变得太自私而无法担负他们对中国未来应有的责任。如图所示，很多年轻学生舒适地坐在一辆公交车上，而一位老人则无助地站着。由于有大量的家庭作业，那些学生都认为自己比老人累多了。
作为一名大学生，据我的直接观察，我必须承认如今的年轻人总体上比我们的上一代更加以自我为中心和冷漠无情。首先，很多（即使不是大多数）年轻人选择只关注自己的需求。在他们眼中，满足自己的需求天经地义，即使给他人造成不便也在所不惜。此外，我们年轻人容易对他人的困难视而不见，很少有人主动提供帮助，相反，他们认为那和自己无关。
从上述论证中，我必须承认今天中国的年轻人比我们之前的几代人更加自私和铁石心肠。我们应该从老一辈的身上学习，这样我们才能拥有一个和谐灿烂的未来。
五、教育文化类：传统文化
 
Directions：Write an essay of 160-200words based on the following drawing．In your essay，you should
1）describe the drawing briefly，
2）explain its intended meaning，and
3）give your comments.
经典范文075
The ancient culture of China is one of the great treasures of human civilization．In the photo above，a foreign lady is pleasantly appreciating a traditional Chinese vase in a museum．Obviously，she has been attracted by its elegant charm.
In my opinion，traditional Chinese culture is not only certain to survive，but is，in fact，destined to thrive and prosper．One factor that has already begun to contribute to the preservation of Chinese traditional culture is its commercialization．Another reason that the future of China's ancient culture can be considered “safe” is the active efforts to protect it on the part of the Chinese government．Finally，the culture of China is supported by widespread and growing international interest in China and its traditions.
For China，as for any other rapidly developing country，there is a danger that age-old customs and traditions may become lost in the shadow of modernization．If tai chi，kung fu or Peking opera ever perished from the earth，it would be a tragedy of immeasurable proportions．Fortunately，as a result of successful commercialization efforts，unwavering government support and growing interest overseas，the future of China's traditional culture seems brighter and more secure than ever before.
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中国古老的文化是人类文明的伟大财富之一。在上述图片中，一位外国女士正在一所博物馆中愉快地欣赏一件中国传统工艺的花瓶。显然，女士被它优雅的魅力所吸引。
在我看来，中国传统文化不但肯定能够存续，而且事实上必将会繁荣兴盛。首先，已经开始对保护中国传统文化做出贡献的一个因素是其自身的商业化。其次，中国古老文化的未来可被视为“安全”的另一个原因是中国政府在保护文化方面做出的积极努力。最后，随着国际上对中国及其传统越来越浓厚的兴趣，中国文化得到了国际上的广泛支持。
中国跟世界上其他快速发展的国家一样，古老的习俗和传统在现代化的阴影下面临着消失的危险。如果太极拳、中国功夫或京剧永远从地球上消失，那将是不可估量的悲剧。幸运的是，由于成功的商业努力、政府坚定不移的支持和不断增长的海外兴趣，中国传统文化的未来似乎比过去任何时候更光明、更安全。
六、教育文化类：读书
 
读书使人充实
Directions：Write an essay of 160-200words based on the following
drawing．In your essay，you should
1）describe the drawing briefly，
2）explain its intended meaning，and
3）give your comments.
经典范文076
It is shown in the drawing that a lovely young boy is sitting at a desk．Reading an interesting book on the desk，he is totally absorbed in what he is doing and concentrating on his reading．We are informed that，“Reading makes a full man.”
Nowadays few of us read extensively after we leave school．This tendency is rather disturbing，for reading extensively is no less necessary to one's mental life than fresh air is to one's physical life．From reading extensively，we can derive companionship，experience and instruction．First and foremost，a good book is our faithful friend．It can increase our contentment when we are cheerful and happy，and lessen our pain when we are sad or lonely．Furthermore，reading extensively can also offer us a wide range of experiences. In reading，we may join tourists marveling at incredible power of Niagara Falls，mingle with the happy throngs strolling in the Paris boulevards and experience the bitterness or joy of people in different lands and in different times．Few of us can travel far from home or live long over one hundred，but all of us can live many lives through the pages of books．Last but not least，reading extensively can increase our intellectual ability，broaden our minds and make us wise.
Though with the advent of TV，mobile phones and the Internet，books are no longer read as extensively as they once were，nothing can replace the role that reading plays in our lives.
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如图所示，一位可爱的小男孩正端坐在书桌前。他正在全神贯注地读着桌上一本有趣的书。我们得知：“读书使人充实”。
如今，我们当中很少有人离开学校后再大量地读书。这种趋势着实令人担忧，因为广泛阅读对我们的精神生活来说，犹如新鲜空气对身体一样不可或缺。从大量的阅读中，我们可以收获友谊，充实人生经历，得到教益。首先，一本好书就如同我们忠实的朋友。当我们开心快乐时，书能增加我们的快乐；当我们伤心孤独时，书能减轻我们的痛苦。此外，大量的阅读还能充实我们的人生经历。在阅读中，我们可以和游客一起，赞叹尼亚加拉瀑布那雷霆万钧之势，和喜洋洋的人群一起穿过巴黎的林荫大道，还可以体验不同时代、不同国土上人们的酸甜苦辣。我们当中很少有人能到离家很远的地方旅游，或能活过一百岁，但是通过读书我们能经历各种各样的生活。最后，广泛的阅读能提升我们的智力，开阔我们的眼界，使我们变得智慧。
尽管随着电视、手机和网络的出现，读书的人没有以前多了，但没有什么可以取代阅读在我们生活中的作用。
七、教育文化类：流行文化（网络问题）
 
Directions：Write an essay of 160-200words based on the following drawing．In your essay，you should
1）describe the drawing briefly，
2）explain its intended meaning，and
3）give your comments.
经典范文077
In recent years，people are developing an inseparable relationship with the Internet．As is vividly depicted in the picture，it is convenient for us to click the mouse when surfing online，either to entertain ourselves or to meet the needs of work．Actually，surfing the Internet has become a daily routine in our life．However，it seems rather ironic that a chain is used instead of a cord to connect with the mouse in this picture．The exaggerative and impressive portrayal subtly reveals the duality of the relationship between man and the Internet.
Discussions on this duality have become very popular in newspapers or in people's chats．On the one hand，no one denies that the Internet is currently one of the most useful media in our daily life．People from all walks of life are benefitting considerably from its powerful function of information communication．As a college student，I get on-line every day to read the news，to study English by registering for web courses，to exchange information with my net friends through e-mails and to download my favorite music，flash，films and pictures．Being a veteran online shopper，I frequently purchase books and CDs at much lower prices．But on the other hand，a good many people admit that they are too addicted to the Internet to maintain a regular and wholesome lifestyle．Cyber-living resembles the experience of looking constantly into a kaleidoscope which displays both colored patterns and illusions．Once indulging in the fictitious world，people can barely concentrate on real life．Consequently，many students just chat online or play computer games immoderately every day，skipping many important classes．Such a waste of time inevitably leads to their failure in their exams.
Therefore，it is necessary for us to use the Internet in a reasonable way and restrain from overindulgence．After all，the Internet was invented to enrich our life，to connect us，and to improve the efficiency of our work rather than to shackle us with a chain.
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近年来，人们与互联网之间的关系变得越来越不可分割。图中生动地展示了无论是为了自娱自乐还是满足工作的需求，我们都能很方便地点击鼠标在网上冲浪。事实上，网上冲浪已在我们的日常生活中成为一种惯例。然而，这幅图中看来相当讽刺的地方是，使用一条锁链而不是鼠标线连接鼠标。这幅夸张且让人印象深刻的图画微妙地揭示了人与互联网之间的双重关系。
在报纸上和人们的谈论中，对这种双重性的讨论非常流行。一方面，不可否认，互联网现在是我们日常生活中最有用的媒体之一。各行各业的人们都从它强大的信息交流功能中受益匪浅。作为一名大学生，我每天上网阅读新闻，通过注册网络课程来学习英语，借助电子邮件和我的网友们交流，下载我最喜爱的音乐、动画、电影和图片。作为网上购物的老手，我经常以极低的价格购买书籍、CD。但另一方面，很多人承认他们太沉迷于网络而无法保持一种正常和健康的生活方式。网络生存就像看万花筒一样，它能展现出色彩斑斓的图案与幻影。一旦沉迷于这种虚幻世界，人们很难关注现实生活。因此，很多学生每天没有节制地在网上聊天或打电脑游戏，重要课程也不去上。这么浪费时间无疑会使他们考试不及格。
因此，我们很有必要以一种合理的方式使用互联网，避免过度沉迷。毕竟，人们发明互联网是为了丰富我们的生活，连接你我，是为了提高我们的工作效率，而非用锁链来束缚我们。
八、人生哲理类：创新
 
守业就是退步，创新才能发展
Directions：Write an essay of 160-200words based on the following drawing．In your essay，you should
1）describe the drawing briefly，
2）explain its intended meaning，and
3）give your comments.
经典范文078
The cartoon depicts a strong person trying to find gold in a huge stone．Holding an ax with his firm hands，he is hewing out of the stone of despair a piece of precious gold．The caption indicates that “Only through innovation can we make progress；conservatism means regression”.
The purpose of the drawing is to show us that utmost importance should be attached to innovation and creativity．To begin with，innovativeness could be said to be the watchword，or motto，of science．Think about all the innumerable times scientific experiments must be carried out，all the laboratory tests，all the live trials，before a new medicine or vaccine is discovered．In addition，many of today's business successes can be ascribed to innovation．For instance，at the company where I personally worked，it was only after four years and four tries of different business models that its entrepreneur finally succeeded，and became the chairman of one of the largest Internet companies.
To sum up，in any field of endeavor，whether it is in medicine，engineering or business，it seems necessary to put great emphasis on innovation before one can finally become successful．It is as if life is testing us，testing our innovation and creativity to see if we are really dedicated to our ideals，before life finally rewards us with success.
参考译文
这幅图画描绘了一个强壮的人正试图从一块巨石中找出黄金。他用坚定的双手举着一把斧头，试图从绝望之石中开采出希望之金。文字说明显示：“创新才能发展，守业就是退步。”
这幅漫画的目的是告诉我们应该充分重视创新。首先，创新精神可以说是科学研究的信条。想想看，只有在进行了无数次的科学实验、实验测试和活体试验之后，才能发明出一种新药物或新疫苗。其次，创新也是当今许多企业成功的原因。例如，我本人曾在一家公司工作过。这家公司曾经尝试了四种不同的商业模式，历经四年才获得成功。该企业的老总也成了最大互联网公司之一的董事长。
总之，无论是在医学、工程还是商业的任何领域，似乎只有重视创新，才能获得最后的成功。在我们获得成功之前，生活好像是在考验我们，考验我们的创新能力，看看我们是否能专注于自己的理想。
九、人生哲理类：幸福
 
幸福在哪里？
Directions： Write an essay of 160-200words based on the following drawing．In your essay，you should
1）describe the drawing briefly，
2）explain its intended meaning，and
3）give your comments.
经典范文079
As is shown in the picture，a poor man is painfully staggering forward．Under the huge pressure of work，a heart labeled “happiness” has been broken．Below the drawing，there is a caption which says— “Where on earth is happiness？”
Why is it difficult to define，or rather，discover and acquire happiness？I think the major determinant lies in people's attitudes．Above all，there is little correlation between the circumstances of people's lives and how happy they are．If you have a positive attitude and are determined to find happiness in life，you are destined to be jolly．Moreover，happiness lies in the struggle to be happy．Perhaps if people shifted their life goals from ultimate success to unswerving efforts and held the confidence that they will be successful one day they'd be a great deal happier.
How do people acquire happiness？No doubt，different people have diverse ways．The following are mine—the first secret is gratitude．We tend to think that being unhappy leads people to complain，but it is truer to say that complaining leads people to be unhappy．The second secret is realizing that happiness is a by-product of something else．The most obvious sources of happiness are those pursuits that give our lives a purpose.
参考译文
如图所示，一个可怜的男人正在痛苦地蹒跚前行。在巨大的工作压力之下，一颗标着“幸福感”的心已经破碎。在图的下方，有个标题写道：“幸福到底在哪里？”
为何很难定义，或者说发现并获得幸福？我认为主要原因在于人们的态度。首先，人们生活的环境和他们的幸福感之间几乎没有关联。如果你拥有积极的态度，并立志发现生活中点滴的幸福，你必然会很快乐。其次，幸福在于争取幸福的奋斗之中。如果人们放弃将最终成功作为他们的人生目标，转而追求矢志不渝的努力并相信自己有一天必将成功，他们将会幸福得多。
人们如何获得幸福？毫无疑问，不同的人各有其道。下面是我的看法：第一个奥秘就是感恩之心。我们总是认为不幸福导致人们抱怨，但其实抱怨才导致人们不幸福。第二个奥秘就是认识到幸福只是其他东西的副产品而已。幸福最显而易见的来源就是使我们的生活充满意义的追求。
十、环境保护类：城市化
 
Directions：Write an essay of 160-200words based on the following
drawing．In your essay，you should
1）describe the drawing briefly，
2）explain its intended meaning，and
3）give your comments.
经典范文080
Human history has been considered as a course of man's migration from the country to the city，so urbanization is seen as the symbol of human civilization．Nevertheless，as is shown in the cartoon，as we enjoy the conveniences of urban life，we also have to suffer many problems that urbanization brings us．Among them，environmental pollution is one of the most serious.
To begin with，the explosion of city populations causes harm to our natural environment. The growing urban populations severely damage the ecosystem with a huge amount of household rubbish．Rubbish hills dumped on the outskirts are a case in point．Even if people bury or burn the waste，it may bring about soil or air pollution．Furthermore，hundreds of tons of waste water from factories are contaminating city rivers day and night．Gone are the days when people enjoyed swimming in the rivers and fishing on the banks．Sometimes，worse still，untreated sewage poured from chemical factories directly poisons urban water supplies．Drinkable water has become a rare resource，and people have to take in somewhat polluted water．Thus one of urbanization's results has been the emergence of many new diseases and more and more cancer cases.