1、考研英语（短文写作）模拟试卷 37 及答案与解析Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information. (20 points)1 Study the following cartoon carefully and write an essay. In the essay you should1. describe the cartoon and interpret the meaning, 2. analyze the choices respectively, and/or3.
2、 give your comments.You should write about 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)2 Study the following photo carefully and write an essay of 160-200 words in which you should1. describe the photo briefly, and explain its intended meaning.2. interpret how to set goals, and then3. give you
3、r point of view about goals.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)3 Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should1. describe the drawing briefly, 2. explain its intended meaning, and then3. give your comments.You should write neatly on ANSWE
4、R SHEET 2.(20 points)4 Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should1. describe the drawing briefly, 2. explain its intended meaning, and then3. support your view with an example/examples.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)考研英语（短文写作）模拟试卷
5、37 答案与解析Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information. (20 points)1 【正确答案】 To start to work immediately or go on study in a postgraduate programme? That is the question facing the college student at a crossroad in his life in the picture. Actually, most student
6、s will be faced with a similar dilemma when they graduate from universities. Clearly, this is a challenging question; different people may hold radically different views.In the eyes of one group of people, finding a job immediately is characterized by a few advantages. A job can provide college grad
7、uates with a chance to use the textbook knowledge and let them have money to support themselves as well as gain experience. Accumulation of working experience will definitely lead to the mature in the real sense. Other young people, however, believe that pursuing a graduate study outweighs finding a
8、 job in almost every aspect. They think that four years in college only lay more or less a solid foundation , and the development of expertise is yet to take place. The best way is to strike while the iron is hot so as to help the substantial progress to arrive earlier.As for me, no matter which cou
9、rse a graduate will eventually follow, he should investigate his specific situation and seek advice from others before he makes the final decision. Anyone is free to choose whether to accept others advice or not, but in both cases he has to be fully aware of what is his goal in life and how he can a
10、chieve that goal.【知识模块】 短文写作2 【正确答案】 As is shown in this photo, a water skier is standing on the ski on water. He would have sunk into the bottom of the water but for the long string which pulls him along. Clearly, the string attached to a speedy motor boat provides him with enough momentum to stay
11、on the surface of water. It is not difficult to find the symbolic meaning of this photograph: a person without a goal as his motivation is like a water skier without a momentum as pulling force.Since a goal is very important and significant for us, what should we pay attention to when we set a goal?
12、 First, we must have a definite, clear practical ideal. Our goal should be out of reach but not out of sight. Second, we must have necessary means, such as wisdom, money, materials, and methods, to achieve our ends. Third, our goal should be flexible so as to be adjusted when necessary. For example,
13、 a salesman may say, “I want to sell 10 accounts this week. “ If he sells only five that week, he is not ready to die. Instead, he should tell himself, “Five isnt too bad. You know, next week maybe I11 sell 15. “To sum up, goals are not only absolutely necessary to motivate us, but also provide the
14、energy that powers our lives and channels us into action. However, when we set a goal for ourselves, we should keep our goals be smart; that is, be specific, measurable, assignable, realistic and time related, only by which can we make our goal feasible and effective.【知识模块】 短文写作3 【正确答案】 This drawing
15、 above depicts a miracle: a group of seemingly frail but tenacious grass can even push upward the huge rock above them. The power of a single blade of grass is weak, but if tens of thousands of grass straighten their unyielding backbones together, they can overturn big rocks and gain the blue sky an
16、d sunshine for growth.The power of a single person is low and the living environment is not subject to ones will, but if people can stand together, hold the ambition to change the living environment and fight a-gainst doom with indomitable spirit, the power will be unmatched. In great history change
17、s, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang rose up and once overturned the strong Qin emperor. In front of natural disasters, effects of earthquakes and floods could be fatal, but the team spirit can help many families live a new life and build their new houses in the stricken area quickly.Constant dripping can wea
18、r the stone just because of its single aim and persistence; ants can destroy Mount Tai for their solidarity. A persons power might be small and insignificant, but as long as there is an indomitable spirit, being positive, working hard and uniting the people around, he could gain himself a brilliant
19、future.【知识模块】 短文写作4 【正确答案】 There is an old saying about optimism that goes something like a pessimist sees a dark tunnel, an optimist sees a light at the end of tunnel, and a realist sees a train coming down the track. This is what the cartoon describes. In the picture, the person is telling his sub
20、ordinate that the present failure is only temporary postponement of the success. However, if he does not work hard enough and be realistic, he will not succeed.Simple as the picture is, the symbolic meaning it conveys is deep and profound. Optimism can help you to be happier, healthier and more succ
21、essful. Pessimism leads, by contrast, to hopelessness, sickness and failure, and is linked to depression, loneliness and painful shyness. In other words, optimism is the necessary fuel to keep the train moving forward and realistic information is the key to keeping us on track. Therefore, when we ar
22、e facing problems we should not only be optimistic but also be realistic and find possible solutions.Take sales representatives at a Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. as an example. According to the recent survey, the positive-thinkers among representatives sold 37 percent more insurance than did the
23、negative-thinkers. Of newly-hired representatives , optimists sold 20 percent more. A further study indicates that when things go wrong the pessimistic representative tends to blame himself, “Im no good at this, “ or “I always fail. “ On the other hand, the optimist representative looks for loopholes. He blames the weather, the phone connection, even the other person.【知识模块】 短文写作
