2025 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 table. In your essay, you should
1) describe the table briefly,
2) explain its intended meaning, and
3) give your comments.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
【附表内容描述】标题：近年来全国居民平均每百户年末主要耐用消费品拥有量
表格展示了2014年至2023年间三种主要家电的数据变化：
1. 空调（台）：2014年75.2，2017年96.1，2020年117.7，2023年145.9；
2. 洗衣机（台）：2014年83.7，2017年91.7，2020年96.7，2023年98.2；
3. 电冰箱（台）：2014年85.5，2017年95.3，2020年101.8，2023年103.4。
Sample Essay
As is vividly shown in the table, there has been a steady and significant increase in the ownership of major durable consumer goods per 100 households nationwide from 2014 to 2023. Specifically, the number of air conditioners witnessed a dramatic surge from 75.2 to 145.9. Meanwhile, the figures for washing machines and refrigerators also experienced a gradual rise, climbing from 83.7 and 85.5 to 98.2 and 103.4 respectively.
The intended meaning of this table is profound: it clearly reflects the rapid development of China's economy and the continuous improvement of people's living standards. Several factors contribute to this encouraging trend. First and foremost, with the sustained economic growth, residents' disposable income has increased substantially, enabling them to afford more household appliances. Furthermore, the advancement of technology and the upgrading of manufacturing industries have made these products more affordable and energy-efficient, thereby constantly stimulating consumer demand.
In my opinion, this positive trend will undoubtedly continue in the foreseeable future. The widespread use of these durable consumer goods not only brings great convenience and comfort to our daily lives but also drives the sustainable growth of the domestic consumer market. Therefore, we have every reason to be confident that with further economic development, our material lives will become even more prosperous.
Essential Sentence Patterns
【图表描述段：总体趋势描绘】
As is vividly shown in the table, there has been a steady and significant increase in...
【图表描述段：具体数据列举】
Specifically, the number of A witnessed a dramatic surge from X to Y.
【意义阐释段：揭示宏观经济寓意】
It clearly reflects the rapid development of the economy and the continuous improvement of people's living standards.
【意义阐释段：分析核心原因】
With the sustained economic growth, residents' disposable income has increased substantially.
【总结升华段：展望未来】
Therefore, we have every reason to be confident that our material lives will become even more prosperous.