2015 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】
画面的正中是一场朋友或家人的聚会，大家围坐在餐桌旁，桌上摆满了丰盛的饭菜。
然而，令人深思的是，所有人都没有交流，而是低头全神贯注地盯着自己的手机。
图画正下方有一行说明文字：手机时代的聚会。
Sample Essay
As is vividly depicted in the drawing, a group of people are having a gathering around a dining table filled with delicious food. However, instead of communicating with each other, everyone is staring at their smartphones, completely immersed in the virtual world. The caption below reads: "Gathering in the era of smartphones."
The metaphorical meaning of this picture is profound: it highlights the alienation among people caused by the excessive use of, or even addiction to, smartphones. With the rapid development of technology, mobile phones have undoubtedly brought great convenience to our lives. Ironically, they also isolate us. We are physically near but emotionally distant. People are so addicted to social media and digital entertainment that they ignore the precious opportunities for face-to-face interaction with their family and friends.
In my opinion, we should take a rational attitude towards technology. The smartphone is a double-edged sword; it should be our tool rather than our master. We need to strike a balance between virtuality and reality. It is high time that we put down our phones, looked up, and cherished genuine communication with the people around us.
Essential Sentence Patterns
【图画描述段：描述异常的行为举止】
Instead of communicating with each other, everyone is staring at their smartphones.
【意义阐释段：揭示科技导致的人际疏远】
It highlights the alienation among people caused by the excessive use of smartphones.
【意义阐释段：经典对比句型】
We are physically near but emotionally distant.
【个人评论段：双刃剑万能句式】
The smartphone is a double-edged sword; it should be our tool rather than our master.
【总结升华段：呼吁行动的虚拟语气式】
It is high time that we put down our phones and cherished genuine communication.