2014 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) interpret its intended meaning, and
3) give your comments.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
【附图内容描述】
画面的主体是左右两幅对比鲜明的图画，整体标题为“相携”。
左边的图画标注着“三十年前……”，一位年轻的母亲正慈爱地牵着她年幼女儿的手。
右边的图画标注着“现在……”，当年那个小女孩已经长大成人，正小心翼翼地搀扶着年迈的母亲。
这幅生动的图画深刻地展现了岁月流逝中母女间角色的互换与亲情的传递。
Sample Essay
As is vividly depicted in the drawing, there are two contrasting pictures titled "Mutual Support." In the left picture, labeled "Thirty years ago...", a young mother is affectionately holding the hand of her little daughter. In the right picture, labeled "Now...", the grown-up daughter is carefully supporting her elderly mother. The drawing captures a touching moment of role reversal over the passage of time.
The metaphorical meaning of this picture is profound: it highlights the traditional Chinese virtue of filial piety and the importance of family bonds. For thousands of years, respecting and caring for the elderly has been a highly cherished value in our society. Parents dedicate their youth, energy, and resources to the unconditional upbringing of their children. Therefore, it is the undeniable responsibility of the younger generation to show gratitude and provide both material support and spiritual comfort to their aging parents.
In my opinion, the virtue of filial piety is of great significance, especially in today's increasingly aging society. On the one hand, young people should spend more time with their parents and take good care of them, returning the love they received unconditionally. On the other hand, society as a whole should launch educational campaigns to cultivate this awareness among the public. Only in this way can we build a harmonious and loving society.
Essential Sentence Patterns
【图画描述段：描述两幅对比图】
As is vividly depicted in the drawing, there are two contrasting pictures.
【意义阐释段：点明核心道德主题】
It highlights the traditional Chinese virtue of filial piety and the importance of family bonds.
【意义阐释段：阐述父母的无私奉献】
Parents dedicate their youth, energy, and resources to the unconditional upbringing of their children.
【个人评论段：明确年轻一代的责任】
It is the undeniable responsibility of the younger generation to show gratitude to their aging parents.
【总结升华段：呼吁建设和谐社会】
Only in this way can we build a harmonious and loving society.