1、考研英语（短文写作）模拟试卷 36 及答案与解析Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information. (20 points)1 Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following table. Your essay should1. describe the changes in the average family expense in the USA, 2. possible reason(s)for the cha
2、nges.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)2 Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following table. Your essay should1. describe the changes in the Ownership of Houses, 2. possible reason(s)for the changes, 3. give your comments.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 poi
3、nts)3 Now more people enjoy buying lottery tickets. Study the following charts carefully and write an article on the topic of lottery. In your article, you should cover the following points:1. describe the graph;2. analyze the reasons which account for the phenomenon;3. give your comments on it.You
4、should write about 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)4 In the essay you should1. describe the table, 2. give your comments on the phenomenon, and3. suggest your solutions.You should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)考研英语（短文写作）模拟试卷 36 答案与解析Part BDirections: Wri
5、te an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information. (20 points)1 【正确答案】 According to the table, the average family income in the United States increased from $ 42, 000 in 2000 to $ 44, 000 in 2005. Although this was a small increase, the way in which the average family spent its income
6、changed greatly.In 2000, the average family income was divided in the following way: 25% was spent on housing, 18% on food and drink, 10% on medical expenses, 7% on entertainment, 10% on travelling and 5% was saved. However, in 2005, a slightly different picture emerges. 32% went to housing, a signi
7、ficant increase, given the fact that average income had increased so little. Food and drink consumed 22% , a slight increase over 2000. Medical expenses(12%)also showed a slight increase. Entertainment expenditures changed slightly at 6% , travelling expenses reduced by 2% and savings were slightly
8、down though the amount saved might remain much the same.It is clear from the chart that although there is an increase in average family income, people in the USA do not live a happier life. This may be attributed to the higher inflation rate and sudden increase in housing and oil prices. According t
9、o a recent report, the inflation rate has reached 5% last year. Chances are that Americans are heading for another economic crisis and they may not live as comfortably and eat as well as they used to.【知识模块】 短文写作2 【正确答案】 Since 199S, China has witnessed a great change in the ownership of houses. As th
10、e graph shows, the percentage of state-owned houses in a big city decreased considerably, dropping from 75% in 1995 to 20% in 2005, while the corresponding figures for private houses increased dramatically, rising from 25% to 80% over the same period.This rise and fall can be accounted for by a coup
11、le of factors. For one thing, the boom of the urban economy has resulted in the increase of family income and the improvement of family economic conditions has led to the changes of peoples minds. Today, hire purchase or installment plan has found its growing popularity and acceptance. These have pr
12、omoted the purchase of private houses. For another, the government has put in force a series of new policies which provide residents with subsidies and loans to encourage their real estate investment. These policies make it easier for an individual to buy his own house.In my opinion, owning a house
13、is also an excellent investment for an individual. With the world population rising as quickly as it is, it is a very good idea to become a property owner. In the coming years, land will become more and more expensive, and therefore less attainable. Also, if one buys a house, it is likely that he/sh
14、e will be able to sell it at a reasonable profit in the future. Therefore, the increase in house ownership is a good thing for both the government and individuals, which should be encouraged.【知识模块】 短文写作3 【正确答案】 The past few years have witnessed a growing surge of interest in buying lottery tickets,
15、especially in large cities. As can be seen from the chart, 70 percent of those polled in a large scale survey, held in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, claimed to have dreamed of winning a fortune of 5 million yuan. Roughly 80 percent of those polled in Guangzhou had such a dream, while the number i
16、n Shanghai and Beijing accounted for 60 percent respectively.The explanation for the phenomenon involves several complicated factors. First of all, more and more people regard personal wealth as a positive thing, which is also encouraged in our governments policy. People no longer hesitate whenever
17、they are offered the chance to become wealthy. In addition, as the market economy and the living standards of the people improved in China, people find themselves in greater need of money to handle all sorts of expenses. As the survey shows, should they win a big lottery, 81. 3% of people would buy
18、a new house, 61.9% would buy a car, and 61. 7% would save the money for their kids education. And a great proportion of people say they would put the money in the bank or use it for investment or touring. These considerations all contribute a great deal to the craze about the lottery.In my opinion,
19、the desire for money is not the bad thing that is often supposed to be. Actually, it may serve as a motivation for many people to work hard and thus to contribute to the national progress.【知识模块】 短文写作4 【正确答案】 The future years will witness an increase in the number of senior citizens: from 140 million
20、 this year to 200 million in 2015, and then to 400 million in 2050. As we all know, a society will be defined as old when its senior citizens over the age of 60 reach 10% of the whole population. Consequently, this table shows that our society is stepping into the era of the so-called “aging society
21、“.The aging society will face many unfavorable consequences, although a majority of people are still ignorant of the problems it brings about. To begin with, an increasing number of senior citizens have been accompanied by the corresponding declining in the number of people active in the working for
22、ce, which will lead to malfunction of traditional social welfare system. Moreover, apart from the irreversible decaying of health, mental hazards on the part of the old people may constitute a more formidable problem. Last but not least, aging poses an even greater threat to our country than to othe
23、r industrialized nations because we are aging before we become rich.An aging society calls for urgent countermeasures to battle the potential negative effects. First things first, the chief task lies in taking care of the old people and helping them look after themselves. As everyone of us will get
24、old, all the members in the society should join their hands together in creating a favorable environment for the old people. On the other hand, the old people themselves should never stop pursuing whatever they view important in life since “It is not the years in your life, but the life in your years that counts“. No easy method can be at hand to solve the problem of aging populations. But the common recognition of the importance of the serious situations might be the first step on the right way.【知识模块】 短文写作
