Topic 1：能源短缺

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of energy and how to solve the problem of energy shortage. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

Solutions to Energy Shortage

It is self-evident that energy plays an important role in our daily life. Individuals need clean fresh water and manufacturing industry needs coal and oil. Needless to say, humans cannot survive without energy. However, there is a growing shortage of energy due to many reasons and we should figure out how to solve the problem.

First of all, we should utilize more renewable energy such as water, wind, and solar energy. The Netherlands is one of the countries where wind energy has been widely used. Secondly, we should develop more new energy. For example, nuclear energy can also be used to generate electricity. Last but not least, we should try to reduce the consumption of energy. Individuals can start saving energy by taking public transportation and manufacturing industry can adopt energy-saving production methods.

The problem of energy shortage is closely related to everyone's life. We should make joint efforts to develop new energy and save energy so that we can continue living on the earth.

高分解析

1.举例说明能源对人们日常生活的重要性，并指出目前存在能源短缺问题。

self-evident（显而易见的）、survive（生存）、figure out...（想出……）

2.从三个方面说明如何解决能源短缺问题。

utilize（使用）、renewable（可再生的）、nuclear（核能的）、consumption（消耗）、adopt（采用）

3.总结全文，指出我们需要共同努力来解决能源短缺问题。

be related to...（与……相关）、joint（共同的）、live on the earth（在地球上生存）

Topic 2：公共交通

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of public transportation and how to promote it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

How to Promote Public Transportation

Nowadays, more and more people opt for public transportation when they go out because public transportation has become more convenient and it is environmentally-friendly compared to private cars. However, public transportation still has some shortcomings and here are some means to promote it.

Firstly, the public transportation routes should be increased. Sometimes people have to choose taxis or private cars simply because they cannot reach their destination by public transportation. Secondly, we should guarantee a high frequency of public transportation. If people have to wait a long time, especially in bad weather, they would choose other means of transportation instead. Lastly, the infrastructure of public transportation should be improved. Sometimes the vehicles are so shabby that people refuse to get on.

Public transportation is of great importance for individuals as well as the government. In order to attract more passengers, the routes and frequency of public transportation should be increased, and its infrastructure should be improved. Only in this way can we promote public transportation.

高分解析

1.指出由于公共交通的便利性及环保性，越来越多的人在出行时选择公共交通。但是，公共交通仍有很多缺点。

opt for...（选择……）、environmentally-friendly（环保的）、shortcoming（缺点）

2.提出改善公共交通的建议，分别是增加线路、增加班次和改善基础设施。

destination（目的地）、frequency（频率）、infrastructure（基础设施）、vehicle（车辆）、shabby（破旧的）

3.总结全文，再次强调公共交通的重要性以及改善措施。

attract（吸引）、passenger（乘客）

Topic 3：在家吃饭还是在外面吃饭

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon eating: one is to eat at home and the other to eat out. You are to make a decision. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your decision. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

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The Benefits of Eating at Home

With the rise of the catering business, many people, especially youngsters, like to eat out. In their opinion, eating out is convenient and time-saving. As for me, I still like to eat at home because it is safer and it helps strengthen the family bond.

For one thing, eating at home is safer because all the ingredients are carefully chosen and their quality is guaranteed. In comparison, when eating out, you don't know where the cooking oil is from, and whether the raw material has expired or not. For another, eating at home can cement family relationships. Family members can talk about their life and work while preparing the meal, which gives them a chance to deepen their feelings.

Everyone has different views on whether to eat at home or eat out. Eating out can save people the trouble of preparing food and washing dishes, but eating at home is comforting and relationship-enhancing. Although I wouldn't object to eating out every once in a while, I still choose to eat at home for most of the time.

高分解析

1.提出本文论点：“我”喜欢在家吃饭，并点明原因。

catering business（餐饮业）、youngster（年轻人）、the family bond（家庭纽带）

2.从两方面对本文论点进行论证：一是在家吃饭更安全，二是在家做饭可以促进家人之间的感情。

ingredient（原料）、guarantee（保证）、expire（过期）、cement（加强，巩固）

3.总结全文，再次强调自己的观点。

comforting（令人宽慰的）、object（反对）、every once in a while（偶尔）

Topic 4：外卖

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay to express your views on the phenomenon that more and more people live on take-out. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

The Hazards of Take-out

With the spread of the take-out business, more and more people live on take-out. There is no denying that take-out has its own merits, such as convenience, variety, and time-saving. However, take-out has some potential hazards that cannot be ignored.

The first concern is related to people's health. Some restaurants add more additives such as salt and oil to make their food delicious and appealing. If we ingest too much takeout food, it will do harm to our health. The second concern is about the environment. Most of the take-out is delivered in plastic bags or disposable boxes. It takes a very long time for them to decompose, which will pollute the environment.

To sum up, living on take-out is not only bad for health, but also damages the environment. Therefore, people should reduce their reliance on take-out. Take some time to cook and there will be more fun than ordering take-out.

高分解析

1.指出外卖虽然有好处，但是也有不可忽视的潜在危害。

spread（传播）、merit（优点）、hazard（危害）、ignore（忽视）

2.从对人的身体健康的危害和对环境的污染两方面阐述外卖的危害。

additive（添加剂）、appealing（吸引人的）、ingest（摄入）、plastic bag（塑料袋）、disposable（一次性的，用完即丢弃的）

3.总结全文，再次强调外卖的害处，并鼓励大家自己做饭。

be bad for...（对……有害）、reliance（依赖）

Topic 5：大学生就业难

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the problem of job-seeking for college graduates. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

The Problem of Job-seeking for College Graduates

The picture depicts a contrasting situation: On the one hand, with a bright future in his mind, a college student graduates from university, looking forward to a decent job; on the other hand, so many job-hunters rush into the job market and it is really hard to find an ordinary job.

Under such circumstances, what shall we do?

At first, our government should keep stable economic growth and provide more job opportunities for college graduates. Besides, the government should implement more proactive employment policies targeted on college graduates. Secondly, the media should try to create a non-discriminatory hiring atmosphere. Meanwhile, colleges should offer majors which keep pace with the times and economic development. Lastly, college students should study hard and improve their comprehensive abilities in preparation for working in society.

In conclusion, there is no excuse for us to complain or escape when facing this situation. Conversely, we should try to find various solutions to solve the problem.

高分解析

1.描述图片内容并开门见山地指出文章的主题：大学生就业难，接着用特殊疑问句自然过渡到下一段。

contrasting(对比的，对照的)、look forward to(盼望，期待)、decent(相当好的)、rush into(涌入)、the job market(就业市场)

2.分别从政府、社会和大学生的角度给出详细而行之有效的办法。

stable(稳定的)、implement(执行，实施)、proactive(积极的，主动的)、keep pace with...(和……保持同步)、comprehensive abilities(综合能力)

3.总结全文,指出我们在面对问题时,没有任何借口去抱怨或逃避。相反,我们必须找出各种办法来解决问题。

in conclusion（总之）、excuse(借口，托词)、complain（抱怨）、escape(逃避)、conversely(相反地)

Topic 6：阅读的重要性

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on the importance of reading. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

“It's called ‘reading’. It's how people install

new software into their brains.”

参考范文

The Importance of Reading

As is described in the picture, the teacher is telling her student that it is through reading that people install new software, new knowledge in this case, into their brains. I approve of such statement because reading is of great significance in our life.

First and foremost, reading is the basic way in which we acquire knowledge of the world. Although we can obtain new information through various means, such as watching TV and surfing the Internet, we still gain most knowledge directly or indirectly by means of reading. Secondly, books are the stepping stones of human progress. Being the record of human history, books show us a world full of knowledge and wisdom. Through reading we can grasp abundant knowledge. In addition, reading is also an important way of recreation. From reading we can get pleasure and relaxation. When we are engrossed in reading, we enter a world of our own, leaving all the troubles behind.

To sum up, reading is a necessity in our life. Young people should focus more on reading, no matter when or where.

高分解析

1.首先描述图片内容，然后表明自己的观点：阅读对我们的生活很重要。

install...into...(把……装进……)、approve of(同意，赞成)、be of great significance(很重要)

2.从三个方面论述阅读的重要性。

acquire knowledge(获取知识)、surf the Internet(网上冲浪)、the stepping stones of human progress(人类进步的阶梯)、be engrossed in...(全神贯注于……)

3.总结全文，提出倡议：年轻人应该多读书。

to sum up(总之)、necessity(必需品)

Topic 7：技术进步与生活方式的变迁

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then discuss the changes in lifestyle caused by the advances of technologies. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

The Technological Advances and the Changes in Lifestyle

In the picture, we can tell a gradual change of writing tools ranging from the brush to the pen and then to the computer with the handwriting becoming poorer and poorer. This is the epitome of people's changes in lifestyle caused by the advances of technologies.

As is obviously demonstrated, the development of technology is a double-edged sword. It cannot be denied that people's life becomes more convenient and comfortable with the emergence of new and advanced technologies. However, modern technologies also have some negative impacts, which cannot be ignored either. In fact, some people are confined by technologies to a mechanical cage where they use machines at work and live like an ever-running machine, stiff and inflexible.

Therefore, to live a healthy life, people should make full use of the benefits brought by the technological advances and preserve the essence of the previous lifestyles.

高分解析

1.通过对图片进行描述，说明书写工具的进步使我们的书写能力越来越差。

range from sth. to sth.(包括从……到……)、epitome(某事物的典型)

2.阐述技术进步对生活方式的双重影响。

double-edged sword(双刃剑)、confine...to...(将……局限于……)、ever-running(永远运行的)、stiff(僵硬的)

3.总结全文：为了健康生活，我们要充分利用技术进步带来的好处，又要保留过去生活方式中的精华。

make full use of...(充分利用……)、preserve(保持)、essence（要素，本质）

Topic 8：微笑是人与人之间最近的距离

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying “A smile is the shortest distance between two people.” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

More Smiles, More Understanding

There is a proverb that a smile is the shortest distance between two people. In other words, a smile is of great importance in that it can serve as a bridge to connect people and promote understanding.

For one thing, a smile is a universal language that can help two people understand each other instantly. When you are in a foreign country, you can always smile to express friendliness even if you don't speak their language. And if you ask for help with a smile, you are more likely to get it. For another, a smile can express warmth and positive energy. There was a young man who wanted to commit suicide because he felt so desperate. But eventually he gave up the thought because the vendor from whom he intended to buy a knife smiled warmly to him.

To conclude, a warm smile is effective in making people closer. Therefore, it is suggested that we should have a big smile on our face every day and treat others with sincerity and warmth. Only in this way can we make the world a better place.

高分解析

1.点明主题：微笑能促进人们之间的沟通和理解。

serve as...（充当……）、promote（促进）

2.从两方面论证微笑的重要性：一是使人们更好地了解彼此，二是传递温暖和正能量。

universal（通用的）、commit suicide（自杀）、desperate（绝望的）、vendor（小贩）

3.总结全文，并呼吁所有人微笑对待他人。

conclude（总结）、effective（有效的）、sincerity（真诚）

Topic 9：做大池塘里的小鱼还是小池塘里的大鱼

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying “To be a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond.” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

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To Be a Small Fish in a Big Pond

In life, many people will face a tough choice: to be a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond. Both alternatives have their own advantages and disadvantages. As for me, I will choose to be a small fish in a big pond.

For one thing, a big pond can offer us more opportunities and broaden our horizons. We can learn from the “big fishes” in a big pond, which will benefit our own development. For another, there does exist more pressure in a big pond than in a small one. However, a smart person should be able to convert pressure into impetus for personal progress. An example in point is that many college graduates choose to stay in Beijing despite the high living cost.

There is no denying that a big fish in a small pond will live a comfortable life. But the space for personal growth will be relatively small. Therefore, to be a small fish in a big pond is more beneficial in the long run.

高分解析

1.开篇点明自己的选择：成为大池塘里的小鱼。

tough choice（艰难的选择）、alternative（可供选择的事物）

2.分条论证自己的观点。

horizons（眼界，范围）、convert...into...（把……转换为……）、impetus（动力）、personal progress（个人进步）、in point（恰当的）

3.总结全文，再次强调大池塘里的小鱼有更多的进步空间。

beneficial（有益的）、in the long run（长期地）

Topic 10：坚持不懈

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Importance of Perseverance by commenting on the famous saying “Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.” You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

The Importance of Perseverance

As the famous saying goes, great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance. From the saying, we can learn that perseverance is one of the essential qualities that enable people to make great achievements.

Many famous people in history have attributed their achievements to perseverance. For instance, American author Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing after contracting an illness when she was only two years old, but her perseverance ultimately made her one of America's greatest writers. Beethoven also lost his hearing. Nevertheless, he never gave up and his perseverance was finally rewarded with many admired works.

As college students, we should learn to cultivate perseverance as it is a positive attitude toward life and is of great benefit to our future development. We should always keep in mind that strength is the king of the body but perseverance rules human souls.

高分解析

1.引出谚语，并揭示文章的主题：坚持不懈是成功的必要品质。

perform(做，执行)、strength(优点，长处)、essential quality(必要品质)

2.以海伦·凯勒和贝多芬为例，说明坚持不懈的重要性。

attribute...to...(把……归因于……)、contract an illness(患上一种疾病)、be rewarded(得到回报，获得奖励)

3.针对大学生提出自己的建议。

cultivate(培养)、a positive attitude(一种积极的态度)、keep in mind(记住)

Topic 11：把握机遇

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Seizing the Opportunities by commenting on the saying “He who seizes the right moment is the right man.”You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

Seizing the Opportunities

Opportunities are counted as one of the essential factors contributing to success. As the saying goes, he who seizes the right moment is the right man. However, opportunity seldom knocks twice, and they only favor those who are well prepared.

There are plenty of opportunities in society. However, for most people, opportunities come quietly and then slip away. Only those who have made full preparations are able to seize the opportunities to achieve success. The story of Bill Gates is a good case in point. He discovered his interest in software and began programming when he was very young. Later, he entered Harvard at a very high score and kept open-minded on new ideas. At that time the world was undergoing an information revolution and people did not expect computers become so popular today. Bill Gates, however, foresaw the booming future of software and seized the opportunity. He put all his endeavors on programming and finally created the world's largest software company.

In conclusion, since seizing the right moment is so important, we college students must study hard and make every effort to get fully prepared lest we miss the opportunities.

高分解析

1.由谚语确定文章的主题：要抓住机遇。

be counted as...(被认为……，被视作……)、contribute to...(促成……)、opportunity seldom knocks twice（机会难得）、favor(更喜欢)

2.正反论述只有作好准备的人才能抓住机遇取得成功，并举例论证。

slip away(溜走)、make full preparations(作好充分的准备)、program（编写程序）、undergo(经历，经受)

3.总结全文，发出号召。

lest(免得，以免)

Topic 12：关于一个讲座的新闻报道

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to the School News Center on a lecture held recently in your university. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

A Lecture About How to Become a Good Writer

On June 2, Professor Wang, a celebrated and popular writer, gave a successful lecture on how to become a good writer to students in the Lecture Hall which was crowded with feverish students who were eager to have an interaction with Professor Wang throughout the lecture.

Professor Wang started his lecture with a provocative question—what a writer is? Then he described his early life, which contributed a lot to his creations. Finally, combining the personal experience with his profound understanding of the mission of a writer, he concluded his lecture with several suggestions on how to become a good writer.

The lecture inspired sparks and enthusiasm among students who are fascinated with literature. Li Hua, a senior majoring in Chinese Literature, said he felt very excited to see Professor Wang personally and gained much encouragement and inspiration for his future studies.

高分解析

1.介绍新闻的时间、地点、人物和事件。

celebrated(著名的)、give a lecture on...(做关于...的讲座)、the Lecture Hall(学术报告厅)、be crowded with...(挤满……)、feverish(狂热的)

2.简要说明讲座内容并描述讲座的经过。

provocative(引发争议的)、early life(早年生活)、contribute to...(有助于……)、mission(使命)、 conclude...with...(以……结束……）

3.介绍该讲座的重要意义。

inspire(激发)、be fascinated with...(对……痴迷)、personally(亲自地)、gain(获得)

Topic 13：关于开学典礼的新闻报道

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a news report to your school newspaper on the opening ceremony of the new academic year. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

The Opening Ceremony Was Held Successfully

On September 20, our university held an annual opening ceremony for all the first-year students ranging from undergraduates to PhD students in the Gymnasium. Over 10,000 students and staff attended the spectacular ceremony which features brilliant musical performances.

The president of our university delivered a speech to extend her warm welcome and sincere congratulations toward all the students who would begin a new life in the university and wished them would cherish time to pursue bigger dreams. Delegates of teachers and students also made their speeches followed by well-prepared musical performances which impressed all the audience on the spot.

Our school is a prestigious university which enjoys a long history of over a century in China. It is believed that the newly-arrived students will be bound to promote the further development of our school.

高分解析

1.介绍新闻的时间、地点、人物和事件。

annual(每年的，一年一度的)、opening ceremony(开幕式)、range from...to...(从……到……)、spectacular(壮观的)、staff(员工)、feature(以……为特色)

2.具体报道开学典礼的经过。

deliver a speech(发表演讲)、extend one's warm welcome(表示某人的热烈欢迎)、delegate(代表)、impress...(使……印象深刻）

3.介绍该学校，用预测展望法结束全文。

prestigious(享有声望的)、enjoy a long history(拥有很长的历史)、be bound to(一定会)

Topic 14：应聘销售经理

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an application letter for a job advertised on a company's website. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

Dear Sir or Madam,

I'm writing to apply for the position of sales manager advertised on your company's website. I believe I have the experience, skills, and qualities that fit me for the position.

As you can see from my enclosed resume, I majored in marketing in college. After graduation in 2012, I started to work in the sales department of my current company. I have been the Annual Best Salesman for three years straight. Then I attained an MBA degree in 2015 and led a sales team on my own. I'm team-oriented and innovative. I have a strong sense of responsibility and can work well under pressure. I believe I can become a valuable asset to your company.

I look forward to your reply. If you want to schedule an interview, I can be reached at 87654321.

Yours sincerely,

Wang Xiaopeng

高分解析

1.点明写信的目的：应聘销售经理一职。

apply for...（申请……）、fit sb. for sth.（使某人胜任某事）

2.简要介绍自己的工作、学习经历以及所具有的技能和素质。

straight（连续地）、attain（获得）、innovative（创新的）、asset（财富）

3.说明期待对方回复，并留下联系方式。

schedule an interview（安排一次面试）

Topic 15：给朋友的建议信

Directions： Suppose you have received a letter from your friend who asked for help, please write a reply to tell him/her how to study efficiently. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

Dear Xiaohua,

How time flies! It has been two weeks since I received your letter. You asked for my suggestions on how to study efficiently in your last letter. After careful consideration, I will give you some useful advice.

First of all, you should have your own study goals. I recommend that you follow the SMART rule when setting goals. SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based. For example, memorizing 20 English words of CET-4 level every day is a SMART goal. Secondly, you should have an efficient monitoring system. Your classmates and your friends can be the supervisors. Last but not least, you should allocate your time in a reasonable way. Draw up a detailed plan of how you should spend every day of a week and stick to it.

I believe these suggestions can help you study more efficiently. If you have any more question, don't hesitate to write to me. Look forward to your early reply.

Yours,

Xiaopeng

高分解析

1.点明信的主题并引起下文。

careful consideration（仔细的考虑）

2.提出三条建议，分别是制订学习目标、建立监督体系和合理分配时间。

recommend（推荐）、attainable（可达成的）、supervisor（监督者）、turn to...（向……寻求帮助）、allocate（分配）

3.总结全文，期待对方早日回信。

hesitate（犹豫）

Topic 16：信任危机

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Loss of Trust following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

1. 人们之间开始出现信任危机

2. 信任危机造成的不良影响

3. 我认为有哪些合适的解决方法

参考范文

Loss of Trust

With the development of national economy, a worrying social problem also arises—people gradually have less and less trust in each other, especially among strangers.

This phenomenon will bring about many unfavorable consequences. First and foremost, people will lose a lot of fun since they become cautious all the time for lack of trust. What makes the matter worse is that the general expense of doing things will rise abruptly as a result of the fact that people don't believe in each other. Thus, it is high time that we called on all sides to deal with this problem properly. For one thing, the government should make all efforts to create a harmonious social atmosphere. For another, the mass media should play a positive role in restoring mutual trust.

Whether this problem is a natural result of social development or not, it is important that we find a satisfactory solution to it now.

高分解析

1.指出随着经济的发展,出现了一个令人担忧的社会问题,即人与人之间出现信任危机。

national economy(国民经济)、a worrying social problem(一个令人担忧的社会问题)

2.点明这一现象带来的不良后果,并从政府和媒体两个角度提出解决问题的办法。

bring about...(带来……)、cautious(谨慎的)、abruptly(突然)、call on(号召)、restore(恢复)

3.进行总结,指出我们应该尽力找到解决问题的办法。

natural(自然的，正常的)、satisfactory(令人满意的)

Topic 17：年轻人是否应该遵从父母的安排

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should Young People Be Obedient to Their Parents? following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

1. 有人认为年轻人应该事事都要遵从父母的安排

2. 有人认为年轻人应该有个性,想我所想,做我所做

3. 我的观点

参考范文

Should Young People Be Obedient to Their Parents?

There is a public controversy over the issue whether youngsters should be obedient to their parents. Some people take it for granted that children should follow what their parents have arranged for them. In their opinions, parents who are generally more mature and experienced can offer their offspring wise suggestions when they encounter stumbling blocks. In addition, obedience has always been considered as a traditional virtue of the Chinese people. Moreover, it is sensible enough for children to follow the orders of their parents to show their gratitude.

Nevertheless, others maintain that constant intervention from the parents does harm to the development of the young. The young should make important decisions in their life by themselves. Besides, as everyone is unique in the world and has his own personality, the youngsters should think by themselves, form their own ideas, and cultivate creativity.

As far as I'm concerned, we can follow the recommendations offered by our parents, but too much control from our parents will not prepare us well for our future life. We should learn to face the world full of challenges and uncertainties by ourselves.

高分解析

1.提出一种观点：有人认为年轻人应该事事都遵从父母的安排，并分析其原因。

controversy(争论，争辩)、obedient(服从的，顺从的)、mature(成熟的，理智的)、a traditional virtue(一个传统美德)、gratitude(感激)

2.提出另外一种观点：有些人认为年轻人应该有独立思考的习惯和创新能力。

constant(不断的)、do harm to...(对……有害)、unique(独一无二的)、personality(品质，个性)、cultivate creativity(培养创新能力)

3.表明自己的观点。

recommendation(提议)、prepare sb. well(使某人作好充分准备)、uncertainty(令人无把握的局面)

Topic 18：成才的关键

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Key to Becoming Elite following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

1. 有人认为成才的关键是个人能力

2. 有人认为成才的关键是外部机遇

3. 我的观点

参考范文

The Key to Becoming Elite

Different people hold quite different opinions about the key to becoming a talented person. Many people assert that personal abilities count for much. They maintain such an opinion because a lot of people stand out in their peers for their remarkable capacities. However, others believe that opportunities play a vital role in one's success, which helps to explain why some people become prominent while others with similar talent are left behind.

As far as I'm concerned, capabilities are much more important than opportunities for a person to become elite. First, there are various chances in our society but only those who are adequately prepared can make good use of them and achieve their goals. Second, without a ready mind, golden opportunities may slip through one's fingers. Last but not least, whether there are favorable opportunities or not, what we should do is to learn and improve ourselves constantly.

In a word, we can take advantage of opportunities to achieve success but never can they be a precondition for success. Comparatively speaking, personal abilities are more important for a person to become elite.

高分解析

1.针对成才的关键提出两种截然不同的观点。

assert(断言)、count for much(重要，有价值)、stand out(出色)、prominent(杰出的，著名的)

2.阐明自己的观点,并从三个方面进行论证。

adequately(充分地)、make good use of...(充分利用……)、a ready mind(一个有准备的头脑)

3.总结全文,重申主题，指出个人能力对成才更重要。

take advantage of...(充分利用……)、precondition(前提，先决条件)、comparatively speaking(相对而言)

Topic 19：大学生考证热

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Certificate Craze on Campus following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

1. 当今大学生需要通过各种资格认证考试,以获得相应的证书

2. 参加这些考试并获得证书的必要性

3. 我的观点

参考范文

Certificate Craze on Campus

Nowadays each college student must have a pile of various certificates upon graduation, such as National Computer Rank Examination Certificate and Accounting Qualification Certificate. Many people believe that it is necessary to get these certificates though we may need to spend much time on the examinations.

First of all, the certificates are the proof of college graduates' capabilities to some extent. Besides, with these certificates, it is much easier for graduates to

be regarded as qualified applicants in job hunting and attract the attention of various employers. Most importantly, college students can acquire extensive knowledge in the process of preparing for the examinations.

For my part, the certificates are just a means to measure college students' abilities while the knowledge acquired is truly beneficial and powerful.

高分解析

1.点明当今大学生在毕业前需要获得各种各样的资格证书。

National Computer Rank Examination Certificate(全国计算机等级考试证书)、Accounting Qualification Certificate(会计从业资格证)

2.具体说明参加这些考试及获得证书的必要性。

proof(证明，证据)、to some extent(在某种程度上)、be regarded as...(被认为是……)、extensive(大量的)、in the process of...(在……的过程中)

3.提出自己的观点：证书只是衡量大学生能力的一种手段。

for my part(对于我来说)、means(方法，手段)、beneficial(有用的)、powerful(有影响力的)

Topic 20：在大城市还是小城镇开始职业生涯

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon the place to start a career: one is in a big city and the other in a small town. You are to make a decision. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your decision. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

参考范文

To Start a Career in a Big City or a Small Town？

As regards where to start a career, there has been a heated discussion among college students. Graduates who prefer to stay in big cities after graduation believe that big cities mean more opportunities to see the big world and more space for career development.

By contrast, others are willing to start a career in small towns. According to a recent survey, a high proportion of college graduates want to have a quieter and less competitive life. In addition, by working in small towns, they can easily get the management's attention and may win promotion easier.

As far as I am concerned, I prefer to start a career in a big city like Beijing where I can meet people from different places and cultures because I will learn from them what I cannot get from textbooks.

高分解析

1.指出很多大学生希望毕业后留在大城市工作,并给出原因。

a heated discussion(一场激烈的讨论)、more space for career development(更广阔的职业发展空间)

2.指出也有人希望到小城镇开始自己的职业生涯,并给出原因。

competitive(竞争性强的)、management(管理层)、promotion(晋升)

3.指出自己更喜欢在大城市工作，并给出简要理由。

as far as I am concerned(就我而言)、people from different places and cultures(来自不同地方和不同文化的人)