Directions:
Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should
1) describe the drawing briefly.
2) explain its intended meaning, and
3) give your comments.
参考答案:
As is vividly demonstrated in the illustration[A], a little rabbit is standing on the conveyor belt that keeps moving on and staring at the train alongside. The carriages of the train are in the shape of clocks, with days of the week marked on top of the clocks[B], Besides, there is a caption above the picture which reads "life moves forward every day in a way that no one can resist or stop it".
Obviously, the picture indicates the fact that[C] from the time we were born, we have been standing on the conveyor belt of life. It goes on continuously, independent of man’s will. Therefore, when we encounter difficulties and setbacks in life, we should keep moving forward with courage and determination instead of standing still. Experience tells us that life usually responds to our efforts in a thought-provoking way. There are many examples of people who suffer from hardships succeed eventually because they can overcome all the pains and persevere. For instance[D], when we are searching for jobs, we might encounter great difficulties, feeling frustrated and even depressed[E]. However, if we hold a positive attitude and persist, good luck might befall us.
Therefore, there is no denying that[F] it is our attitude that decides what kind of life we will have. As life progresses constantly, we can do nothing but follow it actively and positively. In the meanwhile, nothing can prevent us from moving forward as long as we are optimistic about life.
解析:
大作文部分沿袭了考研真题图画作文的命题形式。画面的背景是一列火车,每节车厢都像一面挂钟,上面依次标着“周二”、“周三”、“周四”。一只小兔子站在火车旁的传送带上,随着传送带不断前行。图画上方标注了一行文字:“人生是一种无法抗拒的前进。”由图片及注文很容易联想到,人生就像滚动的车轮一样,不管你想不想前进,只要上了车就要不断前进。有些人害怕改变,不愿意前进,因为那意味着辛苦与可能要面对的风险;因而有些人坦然面对,迎难而上。对于无法抗拒的前进,每个人的生活态度决定了其如何面对:是积极进取,还是消极抵抗 图画中,作者并没有表明个人观点,这类作文通常立意比较深远,旨在引发考生对人生的积极思考。
根据题目要求,文章的整体框架应为:
第一段:描绘图画内容,引出主题。
第二段:说明图画所体现的人生哲理。
第三段:发表个人观点,首尾呼应。
[1] 描述图画的经典表达,类似句式还有As is shown/depicted/described/revealed...。
[2] with的复合结构,可连接多个短句,使句式变化多样。
[3] 由描述图画内容到揭示图画内涵的过渡句,自然地引出主题。
[4] for instance意为“例如”,举例说明时常用的固定表达,通过例证对所论述问题做进一步说明。
[5] 现在分词作状语,使语言更加精炼,行文更加流畅。
[6] There is no denying that...表示不可否认的事实或者道理,类似的表达还有There is no doubt that..., Beyond all questions...。