Directions: Study the following set of drawings carefully and write an essay in which you should
1.describe the set of drawings, interpret its meaning, and
2. point out its implications in our life.
You should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)
温室花朵经不起风雨
温室花朵经不起考验
(一)It goes without saying that the drawings aim at revealing a common and serious problem in
China: how to educate and cultivate the young. In the first picture, the flower blooms well in the greenhouse despite the storm outside. On the contrary, it perishes under the storm when put outside. It is obvious that the flower in greenhouse can't withstand wind and rains.
Nowadays, the younger generation in China, like the flower in the greenhouse, lives under the full protection of their parents. Parents want to show all their love to their children. They give all the best things they can afford to their children and do not let their children do anything at home. Self-centeredness and arbitrariness have become a trait of the younger generation. Once leaving their home, many young people can not make a living of their own. They get lost when stepping into the complex reality and can not face any hardships and difficulties.
Child education has become one of the most popular topics discussed not only by educational experts, but also by people in all walks of life. The failure of child education does more harm to the development of our society and our civilization than to the children themselves. Thus, it is high time that parents, educators and our government made concerted efforts to put an end to this situation.
(二)The set of drawings above vividly depicts the destiny of a flower in different circumstances. As is shown in the first cartoon, the flower is placed in a comfortable greenhouse that shelters it from the threatening lightening and storm. With proper temperature, moisture and fertilizer, the flower is growing in full bloom. On the contrary, when removed from the greenhouse and exposed to the driving rain, the flower soon fades and withers, with the petals cast about on the grounds.
To begin with, the purpose of the drawings is to show us that the flower growing in the green house cannot withstand the test of the storm, yet the symbolic meanings subtly conveyed should be taken more seriously. The delicate flower is naturally associated with young people, to be specific, the only children in our current society; the greenhouse epitomizes parents' doting care and abundant material supplies that can shield the children from the storms, or the harsh reality. Once the young people begin to seek independence and accept challenges from the real world, they are found too spoiled to be strong enough in the face of difficulties.
Accordingly, it is vital for us to derive positive implications from these thought-provoking drawings. On the one hand, we can frequently use them to enlighten the youth to be more independent in life. On the other hand, parents should be sensible enough to give their children more freedom to deal with troubles and problems. Only by undergoing more challenges and toils in adversity can young people cultivate strong personality and ability, and only in this way can they become winners in this competitive world.
基本知识
在收信人名称之前冠以尊称:
Mr.(Mister),用于无职衔的男子。
Mrs. ( Mistress)。用于已婚女子。
Miss,用于未婚女子。
Misses(Miss的复数),用于复数未婚女子。
Dr·(Doctor),用于博士。
Pro.(Professor),用于大学教授。
Ms. 用于女士通称。
常用的收信人的称呼:
Dear Madam: 亲爱的女士:
Dear Sir: 亲爱的先生:
Dear Sirs: 亲爱的先生们:
My dear Madam: 亲爱的女士:
My dear Sir: 亲爱的先生
常用语
一、开首语
Pardon me, though a stranger to you personally, for taking liberty
to address you these few lines.
As I have not heard of you for long, I feel anxious.
I must apologize for not having written to you previously.
Please pardon my long in writing to you.
Pardon me for neglect when you honored me with a visit the other day.
Having mislaid your address, I have not been able to reply sooner.
Your letter of the 4th this month was duly received.
I have the pleasure to tell you that..
I have just received your kind letter.
Your kind letter of Saturday arrived this morning.
二、结束语
Please notify me soon.
Looking forward to a prompt reply.
Please do not fail to write to me.
I shall feel obliged by a reply at your earliest convenience.
I look for your answer in a few days.
Let me hear if you receive the parcel safely.
As the season grows colder, I hope you will take good care of yourself.
With kind regards to your family.
Please give my compliments to your family.
Pray give my best remembrances to Mr. Brown.
My parents ask also to add their best thanks to mine.
Adieu till then.
Thanking you for the past favour.
I think you for the trouble you have taken.
Hoping you will have a pleasant trip.
Wishing you a pleasant journey.
The help you sent is sincerely valued.
三、社交用语
The bearer of this letter, Mr. Chen, professor of ..., (an esteemed friend of mine), is desirous of being introduced
to your acquaintance.
I am very grateful for your kindness in permitting me to...
I respectfully acknowledge your note and will wait upon you as proposed.
Should an interview be desired, I shall be happy to call at
any hour you may appoint.
I have some important business matter to communicate to you.
Anything further will be discussed when we meet.
I regret that a prior engagement will prevent me from a tending.
I think you for your kind entertainment last evening.
I shall have great pleasure in accepting your invitation.
Accept my thanks for our handsome present.
四、祝愿语
I wish you a happy New Year.
Pray accept my best and sincerest wishes for the New Year.
Presenting the compliments of the season.
With every good wish.
Pray allow me to congratulate your most heartily on your success in your examination.
I am glad to hear that you were appointed..., on which I
congratulate you most heartily.
I congratulate you upon your success.
I wish you still further success.
书信示例
October 24, 1994
Dear Professor Qian:
I am pleased to inform you that the Culture Regeneration Research Society is organizing an academic exchange conference entitled " The Conflicts of Cilvilization and Cultural China" on 6-7 January 1995 in Cancouver, Canada.
You are cordially invited to participate in this important academic event of North America as our guest. Your round trip air ticket, accommodation and meal expenses will be subsidized. Should you be interested, please let us know at your earliest convenience.
Look forward to seeing you in this conference, and to having you as an important part of this event.
Sincerely,
(签名)
David Raymond
根据中文意思和英文提示词语,写出意思连贯、符合逻辑的英文文段。所给的英文提示词语必须都用上;中文提示内容不必逐句翻译;根据英文提示,每组所写出的句数不限。(共12分)
几年以前我家只有一间小屋。三个人住一间屋真是艰难。现在我们已经搬进了一套两室一厅 的单元房。我非常高兴。当我父母做. . . , 我能. . . 。我爱我的家。
1. a few years ago, family, have one small room
2. it, be, three people, in the same room
3. now, a new flat(单元房), one living room, two bedrooms
4. be happy, my homework, quietly, my own room, my parents
A few years ago, my family had only one small room. It was very hard for three people to live in the same room. Now we have moved into a new flat with one living room and two bedrooms. I'm very happy. I can do my homework quietly in my own room when my parents do the housework or other things. I love my home.
Dear Cher
I do appologize about what I have done yesterday.
I have lost my lovely teddy bear yesterday afternoon, So I felt very bad. And just at that time, you brought your bear to me and told me that was a gift your mother had gave to you. I only knew that you have saw my bear and do came to my home yeaterday. So I thought it was you who has stolen my lovely bear.
My mum told me that she has sent my bear to wash, but I didn't konw yesterday.
Please forgive me for one time. Because I do not want to lose a good friend as you. OK?
Best wishes for you
Yours
Christopher
2005.12.20
Dear Cher
I do appologize about what I have done yesterday.
I have lost my lovely teddy bear yesterday afternoon, So I felt very bad. And just at that time, you brought your bear to me and told me that was a gift your mother had gave to you. I only knew that you have saw my bear and do came to my home yeaterday. So I thought it was you who has stolen my lovely bear.
My mum told me that she has sent my bear to wash, but I didn't konw yesterday.
Please forgive me for one time. Because I do not want to lose a good friend as you. OK?
Best wishes for you
Yours
Christopher
开头用Dear......结尾用yours....或Love.....或Best wishes
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