1、1.引语作文：人生哲理类人生Directions：For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark“The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.”You can give examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you will do to make your life more meaningful.
2、 You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.必背范文：The famous saying“The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it”is rather thought-provoking and tells us the real meaning of life.In my view, there are good reasons to undertake meaningful things thatex
3、ert positive and profound influence on the society, such as protecting the environment, helping vulnerable groups as well as promoting education. To illustrate, Nelson Mandela never wavered in his fight against apartheid and for a new South Africa.His life is an inspiration to everyone in South Afri
4、ca and throughout the world.Though limited, his life is worth living, and its influence definitely lasts longer than itself.Likewise, a young person who aspires to be a great writer choose to spend all his free time on reading literary works or refining his own writings.Without aspirations, he may s
5、imply end up spending all his spare time surfing online or playing Internet games.In brief, a meaningful life serves to motivate and guide us in our daily lives. It provides us with the focus and direction that enable us to work towards a special goal.参考译文：“将生命用在比生命更长久的事上就是尽用生命” ，这句说法相当发人深省，它告诫我们人生的
6、真正意义。在我看来，我们应该从事对社会产生积极深远影响的、有意义的事情，比如保护环境、帮助弱势群体及促进教育。例如，纳尔逊曼德拉矢志不渝地反抗种族隔离制度，为建立新南非而奋斗。他的人生对南非乃至全世界都是一种鼓舞。尽管生命有限，但他不虚此生，其影响无疑在他死后长久延续。同样，一个渴望成为伟大作家的人，会选择将业余时间都用在阅读一些文学作品，或润色自己的作品上。如果没有志向的话，他也许只会将所有的闲暇时间用于上网或玩网络游戏。总之，有意义的人生在日常生活中给予我们激励和指导。它为我们提供了专注焦点和方向指引，使我们能够通过努力实现特定目标。2.引语作文：人生哲理类幸福Directions：For
7、 this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying“Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.”You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problems and be h
8、appy. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.必背范文：There goes a wise saying， “Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.”I couldnt agree more with it, for problem-solving ability, instead of favorable circumstances, is the key to happiness.The
9、re is little correlation between favorable circumstances and happiness. The absence of problems, which is actually impossible in our lives as long as we have got something to pursue, is beyond doubt a lucky circumstance for one to notch up success and find happiness.But in the meantime, it also mean
10、s that one encounters no challenge and thus achieves little happiness, for the bigger a challenge, the greater happinessovercoming it.Deep happiness only comes after you have overcome difficult problems.For instance, people who stop at the foot of a mountain can never experience the happiness of tho
11、se who conquer the mountain top.Happiness is only a by-product of success in dealing with problems. We should bear in mind that problems are never absent and what we can do is to develop our ability to solve them.The higher our ability to combat problems, the greater happiness we are likely to exper
12、ience.参考译文：有句话说得好：“幸福并非是没有问题，而在于解决问题的能力。 ”我对此十分赞同，因为获得幸福的关键在于解决问题的能力，而非有利的环境条件。有利的环境条件和幸福之间没有什么关系。 “没有问题”无疑是取得成功、获得幸福的一个幸运条件，但这在我们生活中基本是不可能的，只要我们还有所追求。与此同时， “没有问题”也意味着没有挑战，因此获得不了什么幸福，因为挑战越大，克服挑战所获得的幸福感就越大。只有克服难题之后，才会获得强烈的幸福感。例如，止步于山脚的人永远也体会不到征服山顶者的幸福。幸福只是成功解决问题的副产品。我们应该牢记，问题无时不在，我们所能做的就是培养自己解决问题的能力。
13、我们解决问题的能力越高，就越有可能体验到更大的幸福。3.引语作文：教育文化类教育（理论实践）Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying“Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.”You can give one example or two to illustrate your point of view. You should write at least 150 words
14、but no more than 200 words.必备范文Would you be willing to have a doctor who only has the textbook knowledge of operations to operate on you ? Your answer to this is obviously a resounding“No！”. In order to be of real value, knowledge gained from books must always be complemented by knowledge gained fro
15、m actual experience.For me engaging an activity in person and having the first-hand experience leaves a much deeper and lasting impression than what one can get simply from reading or listening. If I read about how to write an essay or listened to someone talk about writing an essay, I still wouldnt
16、 feel like knowing how to write an essay until writing one myself.The same can be said for other skills, for example, sports.A person can know all the rules of a football, associated skills and strategies, but until that person does some ball kicking in a field, the theory remains useless.To sum up,
17、 compared to theoretical knowledge, practical skills are certainly more significant. Just as British churchman Thomas Fuller put it， “Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.”参考译文：让一个只懂得课本上的手术知识的大夫给你主刀你是否愿意？显然，你对这个问题的答案是一声响亮的“不” 。书本知识要有实际价值，就必须同实践经验相结合。对我来说，亲自参与一项活动并获得第一手经验，要比只读或只听给我留
18、下的印象更深刻、更持久。如果只是读到如何写作，或是听别人讲解写作方法，我觉得自己还是不会写，非得亲自写一篇才行。掌握其他技能也是同样的道理。以体育为例，一个人可以通晓所有的足球比赛规则和相关战术技巧，但除非这个人上场踢球，否则那堆理论就是无用的。总之，和理论知识相比，实践技能当然更重要。正如英国传教士托马斯富勒所说：“知识是一种财富，但实践是打开财富的钥匙。 ”4.图画作文：社会热点类爱心/ 社会公德Directions：Among all the worthy feelings of mankind, love is probably the noblest, but everyone ha
19、s his or her own understanding of it.There has been a discussion recently on the issue in a newspaper. Write an essay to the newspaper to1）Show your understanding of the symbolic meaning of the pictures below.2）Give a specific example, and3）Give your suggestion as to the best way to show love.必背范文：W
20、hen we use the word“love”，we do not simply mean an attraction to a person of the opposite sex, which is a very narrow definition of the word. The picture below illustrates the real meaning of love, by stressing the fact that love is emotional strength, which can support us no matter how dark the wor
21、ld around us becomes.As a matter of fact, throughout history people of many different cultures have regarded love as the most sublime of human emotions.Take an example to illustrate the power of love. We should remember how the Chinese people of all nationalities respond to the call to help the vict
22、ims of the deadly earthquake in Sichuan Province in 2008.Although their incomes are still low by international standards, people all over the country do not hesitate to donate whatever they can-be it money or goods-to help their needy fellow citizens.Furthermore, they do this with no thought of gain
23、 or reward.It is my view that the best way to show love is to help people who are more unfortunate than we are. We should always be ready to give a helping hand to those who are in trouble, no matter whether they are family members or complete strangers.Only by doing so can we help to make the world
24、 a better place, for, as the picture shows, the darker the shadows of sorrow become, the more brightly the lamp of love shines.（243 words）参考译文：当我们用到“爱”这个词时，我们不仅仅指对异性的吸引，这是对这个词非常狭隘的解释。上面这幅画阐释了爱的真正含义，它强调了这一事实：爱心是情感力量，不论我们周围的世界多么黑暗，它都能支撑我们。事实上，历史上处于不同文化中的人们都把爱视为人类最高尚的情感。举一个例子证明爱心的力量，我们应该记得 2008 年中国各族人民
25、如何响应号召去支援四川地震中的受难者。尽管他们的收入按照国际标准衡量还处于低水平，但是全国人民毫不犹豫地尽其所能捐献不管是钱，还是物品去帮助那些受难的同胞。并且，他们这么做不求回报。我认为，表达爱心的最好方式是帮助比我们更加不幸的人。我们应该随时准备向有困难的人伸出援助之手，无论他们是自己的家人还是素昧平生的陌生人。只有这样，我们才能助他们一臂之力，把世界变成一个更美好的地方，因为，正如图所示，悲伤的阴影越黑暗，爱心之灯的光芒就越闪亮。5.教育文化类：传统文化/ 文化交流Directions：Study the following picture carefully and write an
26、essay entitled“CulturesNational and International”. In the essay you should1.describe the picture and interpret its meaning, and2.give your comments on the phenomenon.An American girl in traditional Chinese costume必背范文：The picture vividly depicts a lovely American girl in traditional Chinese costume
27、 with a sweet smile on her face. She wears ribbons, necklaces and other accessories that are characteristic of the clothes of a certain Chinese minority group.Undoubtedly, the costume has added oriental charm/glamour to her beautiful features.What the picture conveys goes far beyond merely a new fas
28、hion trend. Instead, it carries cultural implications as well.The fact that people from different countries are attracted to mysterious Chinese culture indicates that to some extent a culture can be accepted, respected, appreciated and shared internationally.In other words, a nations unique/distinct
29、ive culture can become international through worldwide economic and cultural exchanges.Since the trend of globalization becomes irresistible, the increasing cultural exchanges can effectively improve mutual understanding and friendship.It is my view that national culture as priceless spiritual treas
30、ure should be preserved and cherished. Meanwhile, there are good reasons to advocate international culture for those ideas from the other cultures, though controversial or even absurd at first sight, can provide a different perspective for us to observe the world in the long run.Nevertheless, when w
31、e are confronted with a different culture, we should be sensible enough to absorb its essence and to resist its dark side.Only in this way can we promote cultural development positively and make our world multidimensional, colorful and vigorous.(221 words）参考译文：这幅图画生动地描绘了一位可爱的、身穿中国传统服装、面带甜蜜微笑的美国女孩。她戴
32、着具有某个中国少数民族服饰特色的发带、项链和其他装饰品。毫无疑问，这套服装为她美丽的外表增添了东方魅力。这幅图画所表达的远远不只是一种新的时尚潮流。相反的，它具有文化内涵。神秘的中国文化吸引了各国人民这一事实表明，在某种程度上，一种文化可以在国际范围内被接受、尊重、欣赏和分享。换言之，一个民族独特的文化可以通过全球性的经济和文化交流走向世界。由于全球化潮流不可阻挡，所以日益频繁的文化交流可以有效增进相互间的理解和友谊。在我看来，我们应该保存和珍惜作为无价精神财富的民族文化。同时，我们很有必要推广世界文化，因为来自其他文化的观点，即使乍看起来相互矛盾甚至很荒谬，但从长远看来，可以为我们观察这个世
33、界提供一种不同的视角。然而，在我们面临不同文化时，应该充满理智地取其精华、去其糟粕。只有这样我们才能积极发展民族文化，并使我们的世界丰富多元、多姿多彩、充满活力。6.社会热点类：两代关系Directions：Write an essay of 160200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should first describe the drawing, then interpret its meaning, and give your comment on it.必背范文：This drawing pictu
34、re reveals a not-uncommon phenomenon of how elders are treated by their grown-up children in some of the families in China. When they are too old to take care of themselves, the elders become burdens to be kicked around by their sons and daughters like a football, a pitiful and unjust sight that has
35、 aroused indignation among many Chinese.As a nation renowned in the world for many of its virtues, the Chinese people have been practicing filial piety throughout history. Many much-told stories reiterate this time-honored virtue of loving and respecting the elders, like the story of Tiying in the W
36、est Han Dynasty who risked her life in order to save her wronged father from corporal punishment.Those who try every means to avoid their duties of looking after their elders should bear in mind that they are much indebted to their parents for their rearing.Without the loving care and selfless devot
37、ion of their parents, how could they have grown up healthily and become successful ? How could it be possible for them to maltreat their parents without the pricks of conscience ?Every one of us should live up to the virtues passed down to us by our ancestors. Only in this way can we be worthy of th
38、e name of a Chinese.参考译文：这幅图反映了一些中国家庭中普遍存在的现象子女成年后如何对待他们的父母。当父母年龄太大不能照顾自己的时候，他们就成了负担，被自己的子女们像足球一样踢来踢去。这是一种令人同情的不公正现象，引起了很多中国人的愤慨。作为一个以很多美德闻名于世的民族，中国人民自古以来一直奉行孝道。许多广为传颂的故事反复强调了这种历史悠久的爱老敬老的美德，如西汉的缇萦舍身营救蒙冤父亲免于极刑的故事。那些千方百计逃避照顾双亲的责任的子女应该牢记，他们应该感激父母的养育之恩。没有父母关怀备至的照料和无私的奉献，他们怎能健康成长并且取得成功？他们怎能虐待父母而不受到良心的谴责？
39、我们每个人都应该遵守从祖先那里传承下来的美德。只有这样我们才能无愧为中国人。7.人生哲理类：自信Directions：Write an essay of 160200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should1）describe the drawing briefly，2）explain its intended meaning, and then3）support your view with an example/examples.必背范文：It is symbolically illustrated i
40、n the cartoon that a striker is preparing to shoot at the goal defended by a goalkeeper on a football field. In the goalkeepers mind, he is so much smaller than he actually is that guarding the goal becomes a mission impossible.On the contrary, the giant guard seems to fill up the whole goal in the
41、attacking players mind.The purpose of the drawing is to show us that in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges or predicament, possessing self-confidence is of utmost significance. Regardless of how much success one has had in school or at work, there are bound to be times when he or she wi
42、ll encounter problems.It is at these critical times that his self-confidence, toward difficulty and life in general, eventually plays a crucial role in determining whether he can turn failure into victory.I can think of no better illustration than the following one. Helen Keller was deaf, dumb and b
43、lind, certainly nothing to give her self-confidence.Nevertheless, she went on to conquer her multiple handicapsto finally become a writer and lecturer, to become an inspiration to all.This case effectively clarifies that no matter what tasks we are confronted with, we should never overestimate the d
44、ifficulties or underestimate our abilities.参考译文：这幅漫画生动地描绘了足球场上的一名前锋正准备将球射入守门员把守的球门。在守门员看来，比起实际的身材自己渺小很多，以至于守门变成一个不可能完成的任务。相反，在那名前锋眼里，这位巨人守门员似乎占据了整个球门。这幅漫画的目的是在告诉我们，在看似不可克服的挑战与困境面前，最重要的是拥有自信。无论一个人在学校或工作中曾经如何成功，总有一天他会遭遇难题。关键时刻，正是他对困难和人生的自信最终决定他能否反败为胜。没有什么比下面的例子更有说服力。海伦凯勒聋哑失明，没什么可以让她自信。但她不断克服多种障碍，最终成为一
45、名作家和讲演者，成为世人的楷模。这个例子清楚地证明了无论面临何种任务，我们决不能高估困难或低估自己的能力。8.人生哲理类：合作Write an essay of 160200 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.必背范文：As is symb
46、olically illustrated in the cartoon, supporting each other with their firm hands, two handicapped adolescents are continuing their new journey on the ground. Crutches left behind, they have successfully cracked the hard nut of lameness which might have confused the majority of the disabled.The capti
47、on indicates， “You have merely one leg and so do I.Helping each other, we can travel all around.”Undoubtedly, we can deduce from the portrayal that the cartoonist is trying to attract our attention to the issue of cooperation. According to a survey conducted among a group of people who were in the s
48、amecollege class 10 years ago, those who are ready to give their cooperation to others all became rich or managers of all field, while not a single young man having difficulty in getting along with their classmates becomes an executive or a boss.Why those who are excellent in team work tend to be ma
49、nagers or run their own enterprise in their later life ? The answer seems self-evident.On the one hand, if you are competent in profession, but have difficulty in getting along with your colleagues and even your boss, you can hardly survive the corporation.On the other hand, your chances of success are much higher with wide circle of friends who are willing to cooperate with you to provide information and resources.It is my view that, first and foremost, we can frequently use the drawing to enlighten the juvenile to learn to cooperate successfully with each other. Fur
