1、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 then3) give your commentsYou should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. Recently the issue of celebrities endorsing shoddy products
2、 has become the focus of public concern. As can be seen in the cartoon, a star is touting inferior products like a hand puppet. Behind the curtain is hiding an unethical manufacturer who is manipulating the puppet.Why is celebrity endorsement so prevalent? The answer involves two factors. First, man
3、ufacturers cash in on celebrities popularity to rake in fat profits. For instance, using celebrities to promote a product is especially effective for kids and teens. If they see their idols recommending a product, they will be more likely to buy it. Second, celebrities greed for money also plays its
4、 role. Some actors, singers and athletes have no qualms about pushing anything from toothbrush to sanitary towel as long as they are handsomely paid. A recent example is Hou Yaohua, a crosstalk actor, who acted as the spokesperson for more than a dozen of tonic medicines, which later proved to be in
5、effective or even harmful. Now is the time for a change. It is time for us to realize that just because a celebrity promotes a particular product does not necessarily mean it is the best item on the market. We should rely on our own common sense to make sound decisions. (209 words)(2)This phenomenon
6、 has exerted a pernicious influence on the society. First, it has led to a huge waste of money. Celebrities try to endorse every product from clothing, make-up, fitness equipment to tonic medicine. Faithful fans often end up buying many items they do not really need. Whats worse, some celebrities wo
7、uld peddle anything as long they are handsomely paid. Many products they endorse endanger peoples health or even lives. A poignant example here is that several celebrities had endorsed the melamine-tainted Sanlu milk powder, which caused six babies dead and nearly 300,000 others sick in 2008. It is
8、unrealistic to expect all celebrities and manufacturers to behave themselves. To shield the public from the mercenary endorsers, the government should enact stricter laws to punish those who advertise substandard products. (175 words)(3)1992年考研作文For a Better Understanding between Parents and Childre
9、nParents and teenagers often disagree about the amount of freedom and responsibility the young people are to have. It is not unusual to hear some parents complaining about their childrens rebellious behavior while some children, on the other hand, say that their parents are old-fashioned.There are t
10、hree possible reasons for this situation. First and foremost, the two generations, having grown up in different times, have different likes and dislikes and therefore have little in common. What interests young people seldom appeals to their parents, which discourages them from engaging in construct
11、ive communication with each other. Compounding this problem is the misunderstanding between the two generations. The young generation tends to think their parents are too protective, while the parents think the teenage kids are intractable. Also responsible for this situation is their busy lifestyle
12、. Nowadays both parents and children are too busy to sit together and exchange ideas, even if they find it necessary to do so. As a result, the generation gap is growing wider and wider.To bridge the gap, children should take the initiative to communicate with their parents. Parents, on the other ha
13、nd, should care for the emotional needs of their children. If both parties adopt a positive attitude, it wont be long before the arrival of a better understanding between parents and children. (219 words)(4)2006年考研作文:Recent years have witnessed a craze for worshipping stars. As shown in the first ph
14、oto, a young man so admires Beckham that he has the football stars name written on his face. In the second photo, another young man spends as much as 300 yuan for a hairstyle modeled on that of Beckham.There is no harm in following stars, but star obsession is harmful or even disastrous. Consider Ya
15、ng Lijuan, a 30-year-old girl from Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu in Northwest China. She was a devoted fan of Andy Lau, the most famous actor in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. The girl always wished to meet Andy despite her family living in poverty. Her father sold their farm and house t
16、o fulfill her wish. After meeting Andy Lau in a fan club meeting, she wanted to have dinner with him. Her father wrote to Andy and begged him to meet his daughter; otherwise, he would commit suicide. When Andy Lau rejected his request, the father, true to his word, threw himself into the sea. Tragic
17、 as the event, the general public wasnt sympathetic towards the Yangs. It is blind worship that ruined the family. So though star worship in moderation is OK, dont let it get out of control. (211 words)(5)1991年考研作文 Where to live - in the City or the CountryThere is no consensus of opinion among peop
18、le as to which is a better place to live - the city or the country. While some people appreciate the conveniences of the city, others, however, believe that the country is a better place, saying that rural life is peaceful, simple and pleasant.There are many advantages to living in the city, ranging
19、 from excellent educational resources to sophisticated transport facilities. Also, shopping malls are always within easy reach, with a wide variety of goods to choose from. In addition, city life is more colorful, as city residents can go to different places of entertainment to their liking. / Count
20、ry life, however, has attractions of its own. Breathing fresh air, listening to the songs of birds, tasting green food, rural dwellers live in close contact with Nature. Whats more, people in the countryside are generally friendly and helpful, in stark contrast to the coldness in big cities.However,
21、 both city life and country life have their respective disadvantages. Wonderful as the city is, it is overcrowded. Country life, on the other hand, may appear monotonous. As for me, I prefer to live in the city because it is an ideal place for developing my career. Certainly, I will often to go to t
22、he countryside for a change. (215 words)(6)2010年1月9日考研作文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,3) give your comments.Cultural integration contributes greatly to the development of C
23、hinese culture. As illustrated in the drawing, just like a hotpot is delicious and nutritious with a variety of ingredients, Chinese culture, with Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism as its backbone, is more colorful with elements from other cultures.Lets take the American culture as an example. Over
24、the past three hundred years, each new group of immigrants brought their beliefs, traditions and customs to the new land. It is this “melting” of different cultures that has formed the worlds most influential culture. Americans are lucky enough to taste wonton, chow mien, sushi, pizza, spaghetti and
25、 other delicacies from all over the world. They can also enjoy ballet introduced by the Russians and opera by the Italians. They relish blues, country, jazz and classical music brought by different ethnic groups. What could be better than a culture that offers such a wide variety of foods, art and m
26、usic?In the Internet era, the melting pot is no longer the United States, but the global village. No country is immune to the ongoing cultural blending. In order to ensure a dynamic Chinese culture, we must incorporate useful elements from other cultures. (197 words)(7)2009年考研作文试题: Write an essay of
27、 160 - 200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should:Internet, the most wonderful invention of the 20th century, alienates us as well as keeps us connected. As vividly depicted in the cartoon, a group of netizens are busy socializing online. But in the real world they are isola
28、ted from each other.Internet has been a double-edged sword for peoples interpersonal skills. On the one hand, Internet is an effective tool for enhancing peoples social skills. Thanks to social networking websites, people scattered all over the globe can get in touch in a blink of an eye. All they n
29、eed is a few keystrokes. On the other hand, Internet exerts a negative influence on the users social skills. A recent study conducted by Fudan University finds that35.7 percent of its students who regularly chat for hours online can barely form a coherent sentence in the face-to-face setting.This wi
30、ll eventually hinder their ability to land a job, as jobs require face-to-face interviews. As I view the matter, efficient as Internet is, we should not use it to the exclusion of other ways. In order for us to be skilled communicators, we should strike a balance between online and face-to-face soci
31、alization. (191 words)(8)Internet, the most wonderful invention of the 20th century, alienates us as well as keeps us connected. As vividly depicted in the cartoon, a group of netizens are busy socializing online. But in real world they are isolated from each other.The increasing popularity of online socialization can be accounted for by its efficiency and convenience. First, Inter
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