问答题
Directions :
Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should
1) describe the picture briefly,
2) interpret its intended meaning, and then
3) give your point of view.
You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.
Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should
1) describe the picture briefly,
2) interpret its intended meaning, and then
3) give your point of view.
You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.
【正确答案】The picture vividly depicts the danger of drunk driving. [1]At a zebra crossing, a car is about to bump on a dustbin on the road side, while the driver is still enjoying the alcohol and ignorant of what is happening. A pedestrian, crossing the road, is scared away by what she sees.
Drunk driving in China has currently been considered a traffic violation. [2]However, despite all the warnings, educational videos, public awareness, and various efforts taken by law enforcement departments across the country, some people still get behind the wheel of their vehicles while intoxicated. [3]Most preventable road accidents are reported to have been caused by drunk driving, which not only does harm to the driver him/herself but also may endanger public safety.
A car is a weapon when used irresponsibly. [4]Therefore, it is of high priority for the citizens to increase their sense of responsibility, or level of morality. [5]In the meantime, I suggest that the government increase the penalties for drunk driving and strengthen the law enforcement, for the penalty of traffic violation is no longer enough.
Drunk driving in China has currently been considered a traffic violation. [2]However, despite all the warnings, educational videos, public awareness, and various efforts taken by law enforcement departments across the country, some people still get behind the wheel of their vehicles while intoxicated. [3]Most preventable road accidents are reported to have been caused by drunk driving, which not only does harm to the driver him/herself but also may endanger public safety.
A car is a weapon when used irresponsibly. [4]Therefore, it is of high priority for the citizens to increase their sense of responsibility, or level of morality. [5]In the meantime, I suggest that the government increase the penalties for drunk driving and strengthen the law enforcement, for the penalty of traffic violation is no longer enough.
【答案解析】本文涉及醉酒驾车这一社会热点问题。人行道上，一名司机正一边美美地举着酒瓶仰头大灌、一边开车撞向路边的垃圾桶。一个正在穿过马路的行人被此情此景吓得魂飞魄散!考生应联系生活实际，对这一社会现象进行阐释，说明醉酒驾车在当今社会的严重性，并提出可行的建议。
[1]while体现出司机身处险境仍然在喝酒的情形。
[2]However，despite…still…，表示不管对醉酒驾驶采取多少措施，这一行为仍无法杜绝，作者对此表达了强烈的不满。
[4]用因果关联词Therefore自然而然地引出作者的建议…．it is of high priority for…突出了公民个人责任感与道德感的重要性。