2023 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 based on the picture below. In your essay, you should
1) describe the picture briefly,
2) interpret the implied meaning, and
3) give your comments.
Write your answer in 160-200 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
【附图内容描述】
画面的主体是河边正在举办一场热闹的龙舟赛。岸边站着两名村民，正满脸喜悦地观看比赛。
其中一个人笑着说：“真好啊”，另一个人附和道：“咱们村的龙舟赛越来越热闹了！”。
此外，在画面的左上角，还写着一个大大的“福”字，寓意着幸福与吉祥。这幅画生动地展现了新时代乡村丰富的文化生活。
Sample Essay
As is vividly depicted in the drawing, a dragon boat race is being held enthusiastically on a river. On the bank, two villagers are watching the race with great joy. One of them says with a smile, "It's really great," while the other echoes, "Our village's dragon boat race is getting livelier!" Additionally, the Chinese character "Fu," meaning blessing, can be clearly seen in the top left corner of the picture.
The metaphorical meaning of this picture is profound: it highlights the prosperity of rural culture and the revival of traditional Chinese customs. With the rapid development of the economy and society, people's living standards have improved significantly, allowing them to pay more attention to spiritual and cultural pursuits. Traditional activities like the dragon boat race not only enrich villagers' leisure lives but also strengthen community bonds and preserve our precious cultural heritage. The character "Fu" perfectly symbolizes the happiness and good fortune of modern rural life.
In my opinion, we should take pride in our traditional culture and make continuous efforts to promote it. On the one hand, the government should organize various cultural events to enrich people's lives. On the other hand, as individuals, we should actively participate in these traditional activities. Only in this way can our splendid cultural heritage be passed down from generation to generation and shine brightly in the modern era.
Essential Sentence Patterns
【图画描述段：描述活动与人物对话】
A dragon boat race is being held enthusiastically... One of them says with a smile..., while the other echoes...
【意义阐释段：点明繁荣与复兴主题】
It highlights the prosperity of rural culture and the revival of traditional Chinese customs.
【意义阐释段：分析文化活动的深层价值】
Traditional activities not only enrich villagers' leisure lives but also strengthen community bonds.
【个人评论段：表达自豪与弘扬态度】
We should take pride in our traditional culture and make continuous efforts to promote it.
【总结升华段：文化传承的高级句式】
Only in this way can our splendid cultural heritage be passed down from generation to generation.