1、考研英语（短文写作）模拟试卷 9 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 com
2、ments.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)2 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 2. (20 points)
3、3 Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should1) interpret the drawing,2) analyze the meaning of the drawing, and3) state your view.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 draw
4、ing. In your essay, you should1) describe the drawing briefly,2) explain the purpose of its painter, and then3) give your comments.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)5 Write an essay of 160 200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should1) describe the drawing
5、briefly,2) explain its intended meaning, and then3) give your example (s).You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)考研英语（短文写作）模拟试卷 9 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】 As is humorously depicted in the drawing abo
6、ve, a man is asking a shop assistant to sell him two pounds of happiness. What is indicated in the picture can bring us a thorough soul-searching.Happiness is a topic that people frequently talk about, for everyone seeks happiness in his life. But where does happiness lie? Some people think happines
7、s lies in money, in spacious residences, in beautiful private cars, in delicious food and expensive clothing, in a handsome boyfriend or a pretty girlfriend. All this is true, but all this is not the essence of happiness. Happiness mainly lies in one s feeling, in one s state of mind, in one s satis
8、faction from successes in his career. As we all know, although someone is a millionaire and leads a life in luxury, he may feel unhappy, and there are quite a few people who are not rich and live a simple life, but they always feel very happy. They are happy because they can face everything bravely
9、and calmly, and because they can derive pleasure from their simple life and the success in their career. If a person can get rid of envy, greed, grudge and be generous, openhearted and hard-working, he is sure to be happy.Long-term happiness is based on honesty, productive work, contribution, and se
10、lf-esteem. Happiness is not an end; it is a process. It is a continuous process of honest, productive work which makes a real contribution to others and makes you feel you are a useful, worthy person. As Dr. Wayne wrote, “ There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. “ (265 words)【试题解析】 本文尾段来
11、自于 Wayne 博士的引语十分切题且非常精彩，成为本文的得分点。【知识模块】 短文写作2 【正确答案】 As is vividly portrayed in the very drawing above, one snake says: “ I prefer brand commodities since they can represent my status. “ What is indicated in the very picture does reflect one of the social phenomena and needs to be discussed.In recen
12、t years, consumption of luxury goods in China has risen at a stunning pace. Goldman Sachs latest figures show that Chinese consume $ 6. 5 billion worth of luxury products a year. It says China s has been the fastest growing luxury goods market in the world for three consecutive years. But this devel
13、opment is cause for worry, not celebration. What makes the younger generation the most important buyers group of luxury goods in a country where tens of millions of people are struggling with poverty? Many of them overspend, using credit cards to satisfy their sense of vanity. After pinching and scr
14、aping for months, some use all their savings to buy some fancy cosmetics or clothes, which they usually mistake as a sign of social status. What they are not aware of is that even some wealthy people don t rely on fancy brands to boost their self-esteem and confidence.Those who have the bad habit of
15、 extravagance should get rid of it, for it is the good habit of thrift that shows they are people with traditional Chinese morality and fine qualities. (222 words)【试题解析】 本文第二段所引用的反映中国奢侈消费增长的数字使相关论述更具说服力，成为本文的得分点。【知识模块】 短文写作3 【正确答案】 As is vividly revealed in the drawing above, water is being wisely u
16、tilized in the daily life of a family. The good conduct is indeed praiseworthy and should be popularized in our society.The implication of the drawing can be stated as follows. To begin with, to practise economy is closely related to our daily life. In terms of our clothing, food, sheltering, and tr
17、ansport, much work can be done to save valuable energy and natural resources such as power, water, coal, gas and so on. We, as university students, should take the wise use of paper and second-hand textbooks into consideration. Whats more, the public participation is the foundation of a society in w
18、hich practising economy is advocated and treasured. Since social environment is shaped by the general public, the cultivation of conservation-minded society depends on the active involvement of every member of our society, be he old or young. In sum, our daily life should be permeated with the sense
19、 of practising economy and public participation should be encouraged.In my view, necessary measures should be taken so as to practise economy. On the one hand, we should launch a public campaign to help people build up the sense of practicing economy in our routine life. On the other hand, education
20、 on how to practise economy must be promoted by relevant government departments and professionals at different levels. Only in these ways can we create a real conservation-minded society. (241 words)【试题解析】 本文围绕本题日常节约的核心进行深刻的论述，并且运用难易得当的语言阐明了重要观点。【知识模块】 短文写作4 【正确答案】 As is realistically revealed in th
21、e drawing above, a man is lying on a sofa and having a daydream of gold. What is indicated in the drawing is both meaningful and instructive to us.The intention of its painter can be interpreted with respect to the relationship of dream and action. To accomplish great things, you must dream great dr
22、eams. But dreaming alone isnt enough, you must believe in your dreams and you must act. Without action, even the most grand of dreams evaporate into the air. There s a great song by Jimmy Cliff that in six words summarizes just how you succeed in life: I want! I do! I get! These six words are a very
23、 powerful way of connecting what you want with what you will achieve. First comes wanting somethinga better life for yourself, your family, more money, a better job, whatever it is you dream about and long for. But that s not enough. Nextand this is the part too many people forget aboutcomes the doi
24、ng. All of the wanting in the world is not going to move you one inch closer to what you want: you have to do. The doing is the absolutely indispensable connection between what you want and what you get.In my opinion, if you keep doing what needs to be done, if you keep adjusting what you do to move
25、 you closer to what you want, you get. Maybe not easily, maybe not as quickly as movies and television portray, but it will come. No matter what your passion is, get out there and start doing something. As Lao Tzu said, even journey of 1, 000 miles begins with a single step. (283 words)【试题解析】 本文第三段尾
26、句关于老子的引语十分切题，成为本文的得分点。【知识模块】 短文写作5 【正确答案】 As is humorously depicted in the drawing above, a snail is moving slowly but steadily, approaching the end of a course while a hare stops to lie down for a rest and falls asleep. What is indicated in the very picture is both meaningful and instructive.The im
27、plication of the drawing can be interpreted with respect to perseverance. Napoleon declared, “ Victory belongs to the most persevering. “ Life is in a sense a battle. The man who thinks to get on by mere smartness and by idling meets failure at last. Behind every great achievement in anyone s life l
28、ies perseverance. We see this in every human endeavour. We all have read of great musicians, writers and inventors who have created or discovered breakthroughs in human achievement. Invariably they have said that they owe all their success to perseverance.Of all the countless examples, the saga of C
29、olonel Saunders is perhaps one of the most outstanding. The 65-year-old man from Kentucky had a dream to start a chain of fried chicken restaurants all over the world. To realize his dream, he knew that he needed a restaurant owner to go into partnership with him to open the first restaurant and to fry chicken according to the secret recipe he had. Colonel Saunders had knocked on 1,008 doors before he finally found his partner. It is doubtful whether many of us would have had the perseverance to knock even a hundred doors. (240 words)【试题解析】 本文尾段有关桑德斯上校的事例感人至深，成为本文的得分点。【知识模块】 短文写作
