2012 National Entrance Test of English for MA/MS Candidates (English II)
Section II Writing (Part B)
Part B
48. Directions:
Write an essay based on the following table. In your writing, you should
1) describe the table, and
2) give your comments.
You should write at least 150 words. Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET 2. (15 points)
【附表内容描述】某公司员工工作满意度调查
1. ≤40岁：满意占16.7%，不清楚占50.0%，不满意占33.3%；
2. 41-50岁：满意占0.0%，不清楚占36.0%，不满意占64.0%；
3. >50岁：满意占40.0%，不清楚占50.0%，不满意占10.0%。
数据反映出41-50岁中年群体职场满意度最低，而50岁以上群体满意度最高。
Sample Essay
As is vividly illustrated in the table, a survey regarding job satisfaction among employees in a certain company reveals some interesting findings. The staff are divided into three age groups. Specifically, for the younger generation under 40, the satisfied percentage stands at 16.7%, with 33.3% being dissatisfied. A remarkable contrast is witnessed in the middle-aged group (41-50), where the satisfaction rate is 0.0%, while 64.0% are unhappy with their jobs. However, older employees over 50 are the most content, with 40.0% satisfied and only 10.0% dissatisfied.
The intended meaning of this table is profound: it highlights the pressure and challenges faced by the middle-aged generation. The primary reason for their extreme dissatisfaction is the "mid-life crisis" in career development. People in this group often face a career ceiling while carrying heavy family burdens, including elderly care and children's education. Moreover, their physical and mental energy may decline, making them feel more stressed. On the other hand, older employees have often achieved a stable social status and accumulated enough wealth and experience, and they are approaching retirement with a more relaxed mindset.
In my opinion, this phenomenon is essential for corporate management to consider. Companies should attach more importance to the mental well-being of middle-aged employees and provide more professional growth opportunities. Furthermore, building a harmonious corporate culture can help reduce stress for all age groups. Only by doing so can a company maintain its vitality and ensure the long-term success of its staff.
Essential Sentence Patterns
【图表描述：描述零满意度的极端数据】
A remarkable contrast is witnessed in the middle-aged group, where the satisfaction rate is 0.0%.
【意义阐释：点明中年危机的核心原因】
The primary reason for their dissatisfaction is the 'mid-life crisis' in career development.
【意义阐释：分析多重压力的并存】
People in this group often face a career ceiling while carrying heavy family burdens.
【意义阐释：对比年长者的心态】
Older employees have achieved a stable status and are approaching retirement with a relaxed mindset.
【总结升华：呼吁关注心理健康与文化建设】
Companies should attach importance to mental well-being and build a harmonious corporate culture.