2014 National Entrance Test of English for MA/MS Candidates (English II)
Section II Writing (Part B)
Part B
48. Directions:
In this part, you are asked to write an essay based on the following chart. In your writing, you should
1) interpret the chart, and
2) give your comments.
You should write at least 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)
【附图内容描述】20年间中国城镇人口、乡村人口变化图（单位：百万）
图表展示了1990年至2010年间中国人口的分布变化：
1. 乡村人口：呈下降趋势，从1990年的约800百万，降至2000年的约700百万，再降至2010年的约600百万；
2. 城镇人口：呈上升趋势，从1990年的约300百万，升至2000年的约450百万，并在2010年飙升至约670百万；
两条曲线在2000年到2010年之间出现交叉，城镇人口总量首次超越乡村人口。
Sample Essay
As is vividly illustrated in the chart, there has been a dramatic change in the populations of urban and rural areas in China from 1990 to 2010. Specifically, the urban population experienced a steady increase, rising from about 300 million in 1990 to roughly 450 million in 2000, and eventually soaring to approximately 670 million in 2010. In sharp contrast, the rural population witnessed a gradual decline, dropping from about 800 million to nearly 600 million during the same period.
The intended meaning of this chart is profound: it highlights the rapid process of urbanization in China over the past two decades. Several factors contribute to this striking trend. First and foremost, with the continuous growth of the national economy, cities can offer more job opportunities and higher salaries, which heavily attract rural residents. Furthermore, urban areas generally possess better public infrastructure, such as advanced medical care and superior educational resources, prompting more people to migrate to cities for a better quality of life.
In my opinion, while urbanization is an inevitable and positive phenomenon indicating social progress, it also brings certain challenges, such as traffic congestion and an aging rural workforce. Therefore, it is essential for the government to strike a balance between urban expansion and rural revitalization. Only by implementing reasonable policies can we ensure sustainable development and build a harmonious society.
Essential Sentence Patterns
【图表描述段：描述两者的相反趋势】
The urban population experienced a steady increase, while the rural population witnessed a gradual decline.
【意义阐释段：点明城市化主题】
It highlights the rapid process of urbanization in China over the past two decades.
【意义阐释段：分析资源优势与迁移原因】
Cities generally possess better public infrastructure, prompting more people to migrate for a better quality of life.
【个人评论段：辩证分析现象】
While urbanization is a positive phenomenon, it also brings certain challenges.
【总结升华段：提出政府平衡对策】
It is essential for the government to strike a balance between urban expansion and rural revitalization.