【正文】 nly waste us a great deal of money or time, endangering the efficiency of our work. On the contrary, we will lead a positive and fruitful life if we endeavor to improve ourselves by bridging the gap between our models and us. Accordingly, the latter attitude should be adopted to direct our way of life. (254) 17. Directions: Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should first describe the drawing briefly。 圖二：花 300元做個(gè) 小貝 頭。 the greenhouse epitomizes parents’ doting care and abundant material supplies that can shield the children from the storms, or the harsh reality. Once the young people begin to seek independence and accept challenges from the real world, they are found too spoiled to be strong enough in the face of difficulties. Accordingly, it is vital for us to derive positive implications from these thoughtprovoking drawings. On the one hand, we can frequently use them to enlighten the youth to be more independent in life. On the other hand, parents should be sensible enough to give their children more freedom to deal with troubles and problems. Only by undergoing more 愛上你視頻網(wǎng)： 天天好資料，免費(fèi)下載 challenges and toils in adversity can young people cultivate strong personality and ability, and only in this way can they bee winners in this petitive world. （ 272） 14. It is vividly depicted in the cartoon that a boy is running along the racetrack with painstaking efforts, sweat pouring down his face. After a long journey, he is making the final spurt toward the finishing line, with strong determination to bee the champion. Undoubtedly the cartoon conveys the meaning that life is like the process of running in which one should make constant efforts and never stop making progress. Owing to the quickening pace of life, petition goes increasingly fierce in all walks of life, stimulating everyone to pursue one goal after another. Once a person stops making progress, he can hardly maintain his past glory and survive in this petitive world. Generally speaking, neither a country nor a person can remain stagnant. A case in point is the successful launching of “Shenzhou V Spacecraft” which sets china in a high position of aviation and space flight. Although it means a great achievement for us Chinese, we are facing new challenges in the future and need to do further research in space technology. Another illustration is closely related to us, the examinees. If we pass this test and are fortunately admitted by a university, we shall not stop making efforts. On the whole, these examples effectively clarify the saying that “destination is another starting point.” （ 216） 1 As is vividly depicted in the cartoon, four children are playing a “football match” of taking care of their aged father. Each of them stands in a different corner of a football field. The eldest son kicked out the father with the other three children guarding their goals. The purpose of the drawing is to show us that due attention has to be paid to the mistreatment of senior citizens. First and foremost, some people shirk their duty of financially supporting their old and helpless parents due to their own interests. Furthermore, some elderly people are often illtreated by their own children and cannot lead a normal life. Last but not least, while some young people enjoy a fortable life, their parents are neglected and reduced to utter poverty. It is imperative for us to take drastic measures. To begin with, relevant laws and regulations should be made to severely punish those who shun the responsibilities of caring their parents. In addition, we should cultivate the awareness of the young that respecting the old has always been the traditional virtue of Chinese culture. Only in this way can we curb the current evil phenomenon revealed in the picture. （ 198） 16. Directions: Study the following photos carefully and write an essay in which you should first describe the photos briefly。 and our sorrows are easier to bear if we have a friend at our side. Indeed, we sometimes find it easier to confide in friends when we have secrets we are reluctant to reveal to even our closest relatives. Unfortunately, not all the people we are accustomed to calling friends are friends in the true sense of the word。愛上你視頻網(wǎng)： 天天好資料，免費(fèi)下載 Many people appreciate the conveniences of the city. The city offers a wide choice of jobs for adults and schools for children. It also provides plenty of facilities for culture, entertainment and recreation—— restaurants, department stores, cinemas, and so on. Besides, transportation is usually well developed in the city, with a variety of modes of travel, including buses, trams and subways. In the country, on the other hand, one can enjoy the advantages of fresh air and food, and a more relaxed life style. Housing is usually spacious and inexpensive in the country. And, as for recreation, what could be more relaxing than a stroll down a country lane amid beautiful scenery? Conversely, there are disadvanteges to living in either the city or the country. City air tends to be polluted, and the streets are always crowded and noisy. In the country, by contrast, the lack of stimulating activities can make a person feel bored and isolated. All in all, I would say that living in the city is best, for the convenience the city offers in terms of education and work。 after all, one can always spend vacations in the country—— and get the best of both. (198) 2. Nowadays there is often a lack of understanding between parent and child. As children get older, they bee less eager to municate with their parents, and a socalled “generation gap” is formed. There are many causes for this. First of all, parents tend to be conservative and satisfied with what they have, while children are always keen to experience something new, and are quick to ado