1、考研英语(短文写作)模拟试卷 41 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 picture carefully and write an essay within 160-200 words clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2. Your essay should cover all the information provided and meet the requir
2、ements below:1. describe the picture and interpret its meaning, 2. present an example, and3. conclude briefly.(20 points)2 Write an essay with the title of The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet. In your essay, you should:1. list advantages of the Internet;2. list disadvantages of the Inte
3、rnet;3. give a proper conclusion.You should write 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)3 Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should describe the picture and make suggestions as to the way to battle against obesity and give your comment on the phenomenon
4、.You should write about 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER 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. give your comments.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET
5、 2.(20 points)考研英语(短文写作)模拟试卷 41 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】 Mutual understanding plays a very important role in making friends, communication, even the international cooperation. Often, we find it difficult to underst
6、and and more difficult to be understood in our daily life. So, it is well acknowledged that understanding can bring harmony to the world. As is symbolically shown in the picture, it is like a bridge that connects cliffs to be a road. Sure enough, since the world is more and more varied, to understan
7、d each other has been the prime quality.Perhaps in todays society no one cares more about understanding each other than the old and the young generations. Always rebellious , young people are turning to be rather odd. They prefer strange things such as air-conditioned jeans, howling music and tattoo
8、. Their parents, growing up with country music, are quite repugnant to see all these off-beat behaviors. Usually, they come to the conclusion that the young are getting wild. But things are like the bridge in the picture. Young people are really seeking for an identity in this colorful world. If the
9、y dont go too far as to be isolated in the society, their parents may recognize much originality from them.Understanding is really powerful. But the power lies in knowing others and acknowledging their differences. The best way to understand others is to learn to be a little more tolerant, well see
10、variety instead of discord and rebellion. Where there is understanding, there is a way.【知识模块】 短文写作2 【正确答案】 The following aspects could best illustrate the advantages of the Internet. Net surfers in different countries can share knowledge and the latest information whenever they want. Besides, the In
11、ternet has provided a great opportunity for E-business which is more efficient and effective. What is more, people may get medical help, hunt for a job or even vote on the Internet. Its advantages seem countless.However, there exist some problems. The Internet makes people passive by stopping them m
12、aking their own entertainment. And sometimes, there could be a breakdown or jam, people may find the World Wide Web turns to World Wide Wait. What is worse, some children may have access to the scenes of violence and sex on the net. Apart from these, it can be affected by viruses and hackers and all
13、 kinds of cyber criminals.We should handle its problems and exploit its potential as well. With proper management of the Internet, people will experience more fruit of the information revolution. All the wisdom of the ages, all the information that has enlightened mankind for centuries, should be av
14、ailable to us with the healthy development of the Internet. In a word, it will be safer, more convenient, reliable and enjoyable.【知识模块】 短文写作3 【正确答案】 Resolutions to lose some extra pounds have come at any time of the year and they couldnt come soon enough. As we look at the above graph and cartoon, w
15、e immediately find that human beings are facing a dangerous weight problem. Consider this, in late 1970s, 15 percent of American adults were obese. By early nineties that number has jumped to 23 percent. And most recently 35 percent. However, it is a challenge to lose ones extra pounds. As the carto
16、on on the right shows, although she is already obese, and is seeking various methods to reduce her waistline, the woman could not resist the temptation of delicious food.How do we reduce the waistline and return to a health state? The personal responsibility approach is a fine place to start: we sho
17、uld make an effort to consume fewer calories every day. Besides we should push for a ban on the sales of junk food such as cheese meal and French fries to make healthy food staple. If all of us work together, we could better our health and our nation.The war on obesity is like the one against tobacc
18、o. According to a recent study, the consumer is bombarded by the food industry which spent billions of dollars on advertising. And even the worlds largest nutrition groupThe American Dietetic Associationhas a list of sponsors that includes the very companies selling unhealthy products. So far, the s
19、ingle best thing to ever happen to fight tobacco were high taxes on cigarettes. Those taxes that increased the cost for a pack of cigarettes led to a drastic drop in smoking. In the same way, a penny per ounce tax on sugared beverageslike soda would cut consumption and raise billions that could figh
20、t obesity. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the government to make laws to check the consumption of high calorie food.【知识模块】 短文写作4 【正确答案】 As is shown in the picture, Mister Zhu-ge, a famous politician and strategist in the period of the Three Kingdoms, is refused by the recruiter with seemly r
21、easonable excuse; he did not have a diploma and couldn t speak English. Mister Zhu-ge is confused and full of frustration. This reflects a sharp social problem; which is more important in the use of talent, competence or diploma?Admittedly, diplomas can represent one s educational background to a ce
22、rtain degree, but they do not necessarily mean high ability. However, diplomas are always considered to be equal to one s competence nowadays when judging a person. The higher the degree is, the higher capacity you will have. But this is not always true. For instance, there might be many talents amo
23、ng people who have passed an imperial examination, but people who failed in it might also be excellent , such as Gong Zizhen and Pu Songling. The United States Military Academy is a place for great military people, but Mr. Mao Zedong, who never attended the Academy, is also recognized as a genius mi
24、litarist and strategist.Therefore, we should look at diploma rationally. Students should work hard for a higher degree and strive to make their diplomas equal to their capacity, thus being able to face great challenges in future life. In addition, employers should focus on not only diplomas, but also the real ability.【知识模块】 短文写作