2017 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 pictures. In your essay, you should
1) describe the picture briefly,
2) interpret the 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，探讨了“有书”与“读书”的关系。
左图中，一个年轻人正豪情万丈地立下目标：“我争取今年读完20本书。”
右图中，同一个人面对着书架上堆满的书籍，却只是满足地感叹道：“我有这么多书！”。
这组图画生动地讽刺了那些只满足于“拥有”知识载体，却不愿付出努力去“阅读”和内化知识的人。
Sample Essay
As is vividly depicted in the two contrasting pictures, a man holds different attitudes towards books. In the left picture, he sets an ambitious goal, saying, "I will try to finish reading 20 books this year." However, in the right picture, he simply stands before shelves full of books, boasting, "I have so many books!" The caption titled "Owning books" vs. "Reading books" highlights the sharp difference between possession and action.
The metaphorical meaning of these pictures is profound: they reflect a prevalent phenomenon in modern society where people often mistake possession for acquisition. Many people enjoy the satisfaction of buying books or collecting information, but few actually dedicate time to substantial reading and knowledge internalization. Merely "owning" something creates an illusion of progress, while true intellectual growth requires consistent effort and deep thinking. As the saying goes, "Knowledge is power only when it is internalized and applied."
In my opinion, it is essential for us to realize that genuine knowledge accumulation comes from action rather than slogans. To achieve our goals, we need self-discipline and patience to transform the books on our shelves into wisdom in our minds. Only by focusing on the depth of our reading, rather than just the quantity of our possessions, can we truly benefit from the ocean of knowledge.
Essential Sentence Patterns
【图画描述段：描述两幅图的强对比】
The caption titled 'Owning books' vs. 'Reading books' highlights the sharp difference between possession and action.
【意义阐释段：揭示社会普遍现象】
They reflect a prevalent phenomenon where people often mistake possession for acquisition.
【意义阐释段：分析表象与实质的区别】
Merely 'owning' something creates an illusion of progress, while true growth requires consistent effort.
【个人评论段：倡导行动胜过口号】
Genuine knowledge accumulation comes from action rather than slogans.
【总结升华段：强调转化的重要性】
We need patience to transform the books on our shelves into wisdom in our minds.