问答题
Directions
: 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.
(1)interpret the chart and
(2)give your comments.
You should write at least 150 words.
1978—2010年出国留学人数变化
【正确答案】
【答案解析】[参考范文]
As is revealed in the chart, the number of people studying overseas had been on the increase, from less than 1,000 in 1978 to 125,000 in 2002. By 2010, it had increased to around 270,000.
To my best knowledge, a variety of factors are responsible for this phenomenon, as listed below. To begin with, the opening up policy since 1978 has provided people with chances to further their education abroad. Before that, it was impossible for ordinary people to study abroad easily. Moreover, the economic development has enabled people to finance their education overseas. High tuition and living expenses are no longer a problem for a great many Chinese. Last but not least, education in developed countries like U.S. or England is considered superior to that at home. People in growing numbers find it worth-while to invest in their education abroad.
Considering all the points discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that the trend will continue for long. The improved financial ability, together with the desire for a better education, will motivate more people to realize their dreams of studying abroad.
如果写成原因分析+利弊分析综合型，最后一段写法如下：
To my best understanding, it is advisable that we take a rational attitude towards this issue. On the one hand, going abroad for education may produce certain positive effects on the individuals and society. On the other, there can be some problems involved, such as the brain drain and so on. Students are advised to go abroad for education and make contributions to our homeland are actually not contradictory. [解析] 1．主题与类型：考题为图表题，给出1978年到2010年出国留学人数变化，要求描述图表，作出评述。题目要求很笼统，可以写成纯粹的原因分析型文章，最后预测变化趋势；也可以分析完原因后，从社会或个人的角度进行简单的利弊评述，写成原因+利弊的综合型文章。
2．结构与构思：
第一段：首句使用描述图画的从句As is revealed in the chart，然后简单描述数字变化。
第二段：段首句用上原因分析功能句“...a variety of factors are responsible...”。然后从政策、经济能力等方面分析出国留学人数增长原因。
第三段：如果要写成纯原因分析型，首句可以使用结论句“...we may safely draw the conclusion that...”，后面接上对人数的预测。如果要写成原因分析+利弊分析综合型，首句可使用利弊分析的概括评价功能句“...it is advisable that we take a rational attitude...”，然后使用利弊对比功能句“On the one hand, ...On the other, ...”来简述利弊，最后可以建议留学生学成回国。
As is revealed in the chart, the number of people studying overseas had been on the increase, from less than 1,000 in 1978 to 125,000 in 2002. By 2010, it had increased to around 270,000.
To my best knowledge, a variety of factors are responsible for this phenomenon, as listed below. To begin with, the opening up policy since 1978 has provided people with chances to further their education abroad. Before that, it was impossible for ordinary people to study abroad easily. Moreover, the economic development has enabled people to finance their education overseas. High tuition and living expenses are no longer a problem for a great many Chinese. Last but not least, education in developed countries like U.S. or England is considered superior to that at home. People in growing numbers find it worth-while to invest in their education abroad.
Considering all the points discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that the trend will continue for long. The improved financial ability, together with the desire for a better education, will motivate more people to realize their dreams of studying abroad.
如果写成原因分析+利弊分析综合型，最后一段写法如下：
To my best understanding, it is advisable that we take a rational attitude towards this issue. On the one hand, going abroad for education may produce certain positive effects on the individuals and society. On the other, there can be some problems involved, such as the brain drain and so on. Students are advised to go abroad for education and make contributions to our homeland are actually not contradictory. [解析] 1．主题与类型：考题为图表题，给出1978年到2010年出国留学人数变化，要求描述图表，作出评述。题目要求很笼统，可以写成纯粹的原因分析型文章，最后预测变化趋势；也可以分析完原因后，从社会或个人的角度进行简单的利弊评述，写成原因+利弊的综合型文章。
2．结构与构思：
第一段：首句使用描述图画的从句As is revealed in the chart，然后简单描述数字变化。
第二段：段首句用上原因分析功能句“...a variety of factors are responsible...”。然后从政策、经济能力等方面分析出国留学人数增长原因。
第三段：如果要写成纯原因分析型，首句可以使用结论句“...we may safely draw the conclusion that...”，后面接上对人数的预测。如果要写成原因分析+利弊分析综合型，首句可使用利弊分析的概括评价功能句“...it is advisable that we take a rational attitude...”，然后使用利弊对比功能句“On the one hand, ...On the other, ...”来简述利弊，最后可以建议留学生学成回国。