2022 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 chart below. In your writing, you should
1) interpret the chart, and
2) give your comments.
You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)
【附图内容描述】2018-2020 年我国快递业务量变动情况柱状图（单位：十亿件）
1. 2018 年：总体业务量为 51 十亿件，其中农村地区为 12 十亿件；
2. 2019 年：总体增长至 64 十亿件，其中农村地区为 15 十亿件；
3. 2020 年：总体激增至 83 十亿件，其中农村地区显著增长至 30 十亿件。
数据反映出我国快递行业持续扩张，且农村市场展现出巨大的爆发力。
Sample Essay
As is vividly illustrated in the bar chart, there was a dramatic increase in the volume of express delivery services in China from 2018 to 2020. Specifically, the total volume surged from 51 billion in 2018 to 83 billion in 2020. Notably, the rural express delivery volume also experienced significant growth, rising from 12 billion in 2018 to 15 billion in 2019, and then doubling to 30 billion in 2020.
The intended meaning of this chart is profound: it highlights the prosperity of the e-commerce industry and the success of rural revitalization. Several factors contribute to this trend. First, the expansion of logistics infrastructure in rural areas and the improving disposable income of residents have driven demand. Furthermore, consumption habits have shifted online due to the impact of the pandemic, which further accelerated the growth of delivery services.
In my opinion, this is a positive phenomenon that reflects the economic vitality of our country and the narrowing gap between urban and rural areas. It is essential for the government and companies to continue to optimize logistics networks and promote balanced development. Only by doing so can we truly benefit from the progress of the modern information society.
Essential Sentence Patterns
【图表描述：描述总体与局部的增长】
The total volume surged from 51 billion to 83 billion, while the rural volume doubled to 30 billion.
【意义阐释：点明电商与乡村振兴背景】
It highlights the prosperity of the e-commerce industry and the success of rural revitalization.
【意义阐释：分析基础设施与收入因素】
The expansion of logistics infrastructure and improving disposable income have driven demand.
【个人评论：点明缩小城乡差距的意义】
This is a positive phenomenon that reflects the narrowing gap between urban and rural areas.
【总结升华：提出优化物流网络的建议】
It is essential for companies to continue to optimize logistics networks and promote balanced development.