问答题 Directions:
Study the following picture carefully and write an essay of 160-200 words in which you should
1) describe the picture briefly,
2) interpret the social phenomenon reflected by it, and
3) give your comments.
【正确答案】[1]In the cartoon, 3,592 college graduates are running in the street at a blistering pace in order to compete for a job vacancy in civil service. [2]It reminds us of a phenomenon we frequently observe in college graduates who are yet to embark on their career.
[3]Owing to the nature of the position, civil servants, or government officials, have become the most sought-after job in the market. Graduates have grown to see it as a lifelong secure position with guaranteed health care, decent salary and social' recognition. Many people even give up the much-higher-paid occupations in big companies to enroll for the civil servant qualification examination. Typically several hundred applicants will apply for one hot post; in some cases the ratio even rises to several thousand to one as is shown in the cartoon.
[4]Nevertheless, is this the best choice for the graduates who have received four-year higher education? I don't believe so. College students should have a discerning mind in deciding their future career. [5]So it is necessary for graduates to keep a cool head, make an analysis and find a job that matches his/her interest and personality.
【答案解析】图片中,数千名毕业生争先恐后地追逐一个公务员职位,形象生动地展现了时下的“考公热”现象。如今,许多毕业生都将公务员视为自己在求职中的第一选择,每年报考公务员的人数不断增加。根据提示,文章结构可以分为三部分:首先闸释图片内容;接着分析公务员职位受到热捧的原因:福利好,收入高,享有一定的社会地位;最后,发表自己的观点:虽然公务员岗位受到热捧,但是否真正适合自己,值得广大毕业生深思一番。 [1]开篇简要描写图片内容。 [3]以owing to引出“考公务员热”背后的原因:福利好、收入高、享有一定的社会地位。 [4]Nevertheless笔锋一转,提出疑问,引发思考,发表自己的观点:广大考生应当根据自己的性格和兴趣找工作,而不应该盲目跟从。