1、考研英语（短文写作）模拟试卷 42 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 drawing. In your essay, you should1. describe the drawing briefly, 2. explain its intended meaning, and then3. give your c
2、omments.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)2 According to the recent survey made by the Gallup organization, Chinese people has higher index to sense of happiness than the people in other countries. However, in our life, more and more people, especially young people feel their life
3、 is not so happy. Now write an essay entitled On Happiness according to the following information:1. whats the meaning of happiness?2. how could a person get happy?3. conclude properly.You should write 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)3 Though it is fed up with different arguments,
4、the curtain has been lifted on the 2006 “ Super Girls“ contest hosted by Hunan Satellite Television. Whats more is one after another various idol TV shows appear in different television program, which attract more people, especially youth, to join and watch. A nationwide craze for “Chasing Idol“ see
5、ms rising. Now write an essay entitled Idol TV Show according to the information given in the following outline:1. describe the unprecedented boom of Idol-TV-show;2. introduce the different attitudes towards it;3. give your personal opinion about it.You should write 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SH
6、EET 2.(20 points)4 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 requirements below:1. describe the picture and interpret its meaning;2. illustrate the merits of traveling wit
7、h your own experiences;3. give a conclusion.(20 points)考研英语（短文写作）模拟试卷 42 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】 Nothing is so amazing and meaningful as the picture is presented here. In the picture, a self-righting doll is swayi
8、ng back and forth. No matter how long this swaying will last, the doll will always find a stable point to eventually stand upright. The doll treats each sway as the springboard to new achievement or to the next level of accomplishment.This picture conveys a clear and convincing message to us; Succes
9、s springs from an obstacle or failure. In order to succeed, we must fail so that we can know how to do better the next time. For example, many important inventions or discoveries were achieved after hundreds of failures. Failure is, actually, the tuition we pay for success, as success will not arriv
10、e free of charge.It is true that success often provides confidence and satisfaction, while failure companies us with bitterness, sadness, and suffering. However, as the way to success is full of various difficulties and obstacles, we must be well-prepared to meet these challenges. Thomas Edison is a
11、 good example in this regard. When talking about his failures, he said, “ I have not failed. Ive just found 10, 000 ways that wont work. “ Therefore, those who adopt a positive attitude towards failure will taste their success eventually.【知识模块】 短文写作2 【正确答案】 What is happiness? This is an age-old ques
12、tion that has been puzzling people from all walks of life. Although different people has different opinions about it, we all agree that it is such a precious thing that it cannot be bought by money or anything else. And despite many scientific studies carried out on happiness, no really effective wa
13、y to gain happiness has yet been found and introduced.Everyone wants to live a happy life and wants to find happiness at every turn. But what should we do then? My answer is rather than wait passively, we should do something. Sages told us hundreds of years ago that when we give, we are far happier
14、than when we receive. That means we are responsible for other peoples happiness and we should take the initiative in securing happiness. We always have to be ready to give a hand to people in need. We should form a supportive network with people around us. Only in this way are we able to find true l
15、ife-time happiness.Happiness is all around us in our daily life. All we have to do is make an effort to be happy and to make others happy. So dont hesitate to focus on other peoples happiness, in other words, to value the pursuit of happiness for ourselves and for others. Remember; “Life is what you
16、 make it. So make it happy. “【知识模块】 短文写作3 【正确答案】 In this summer, what is the hottest besides the intense heat temperature, I firmly believe, is the various Idol TV Shows. It is reported that one of them “Super Girls“ generated even more ratings than that of the benchmark Spring Festival Eve gala par
17、ty of CCTV. Meanwhile, people all over the country, female or male, young or old, educated or not, at work or at home, are debating this most eye-catching entertainment TV show ever, with both hails and jeers once again.Among the good words, quite a number of people argue that the program Idol TV Sh
18、ow creates a stage with equal opportunity for ordinary persons who love singing, dancing and performing to show them in public. But as others pointed out, unfortunately not all the opportunities lead to happy endings. A 15-year-old girl who dreamed of becoming Super Girl but dissatisfied with her fi
19、gure died of organ failure caused by hunger. Moreover, some mediums reported a few candidates assault others by unfair means in order to win.Different kinds of idol TV show actually bring about some social problems that didnt happen before, but personally, I think the mainstream is good. Each emerge
20、nce of new social phenomenon deserves our close attention by welcoming their good sides and solving the problems accompanying them.【知识模块】 短文写作4 【正确答案】 With the improvement of our living standard, many people are no longer satisfied with their living in a limited area. And travel has become part of o
21、ur life. And more and more of us have come to know the significance of travel through our own experiences. As can be shown in the picture, the station will be crowdedness because many tourists flood into different scenic spots all over the country during the holidays. Traveling broadens our minds. W
22、e may acquire knowledge from books, but it is limited and is sometimes inapplicable to real life. To make up for this shortcoming, we should travel to see things which can not be found in books.My travel to Xishuangbanna, a primitive scenic spot in Yunnan, is a good case in point. The journey enable
23、d me to expand my scope of knowledge, especially geographical learning. This trip provided me the chance to taste food cooked by people of Dai Minority, and try on their clothes that I otherwise could not have. By making friends with people there, I came to know that boys of this minority should be,
24、 at an early age, sent to a temple to receive the education of Buddhism. That is why we often notice many teenagers wearing the clothes of a monk in public. If it had not been for the travel to Banna, I would not have known a lot about some customs practiced in other parts of China.In view of my experience in Banna, I firmly believe that travel is one of the best ways to broaden our minds. It enriches our knowledge so that we come back home with a broader mind.【知识模块】 短文写作
