2010 National Entrance Test of English for MA/MS Candidates (English I)
Section II Writing (Part B)
Section II Writing
Part B
47. 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.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
【附图内容描述】
画面的正中是一个正在沸腾的火锅，热气腾腾。火锅里翻滚着许多代表不同文化的汉字词汇。可以清晰看到的词汇包括：“莎士比亚”、“佛”、“爱因斯坦”、“京剧”、“功夫”、“天鹅湖”、“启蒙”、“毕加索”、“人权”、“老子”等，涵盖了中西方文学、哲学、艺术、科学等多个领域。
图画正下方有一行说明文字：文化“火锅”，既美味又营养。
Sample Essay
As is vividly depicted in the drawing, a boiling hotpot contains various cultural elements from both China and the West. Words like "Shakespeare", "Buddha", "Einstein", "Peking Opera", "Kung Fu", "Swan Lake", "Enlightenment", "Picasso", "Human Rights", and "Laozi" can be clearly seen mingling in the pot, covering literature, philosophy, art, and science. The caption below reads: "Culture 'hotpot', both delicious and nutritious."
The metaphorical meaning of this picture is profound: it highlights the significance of cultural integration and diversity in a globalized world. Just as a hotpot combines different ingredients to create a delicious and nutritious meal, the mingling of diverse cultures enriches human civilization. In the process of globalization, no country can isolate itself. Instead, cultural exchanges promote mutual understanding and drive societal progress. The coexistence of Eastern and Western cultures, both traditional and modern, provides us with invaluable spiritual wealth.
In my opinion, we should adopt a positive attitude towards this cultural "hotpot". On the one hand, it is essential for us to preserve and promote our own traditional culture, which is the foundation of our national identity. On the other hand, we should be open-minded and absorb the essence of foreign cultures. Only through continuous communication and integration can we build a more harmonious and prosperous world.
Essential Sentence Patterns
【图画描述段：万能开篇句】
As is vividly depicted in the drawing, a boiling hotpot contains various cultural elements.
【意义阐释段：揭示深层寓意】
The metaphorical meaning of this picture is profound: it highlights the significance of cultural integration and diversity.
【意义阐释段：巧妙的类比结构】
Just as a hotpot combines different ingredients..., the mingling of diverse cultures enriches human civilization.
【个人评论段：提出对策与态度】
On the one hand, it is essential to preserve our own culture; on the other hand, we should absorb the essence of foreign cultures.
【总结升华段：Only 倒装句收尾】
Only through continuous communication and integration can we build a more harmonious and prosperous world.