写作题   Study the following cartoon carefully and write an essay in which you should   1) describe the cartoon,   2) interpret its meaning and   3) suggest possible courses to take.   You should write about 160-200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)
【正确答案】 The cartoon depicts a strong wind of "Inflation" blowing over the sea, making it rough and heavy. Two ships are caught in the "inflation" storm, but their lots are quite different. The ship marked with "skilled workers" is sailing smoothly over the long sea, while the other that is labeled "unskilled workers" is being swallowed up by the huge waves, facing the danger of being drowned.   The cartoon shows that skilled workers are able to survive inflation or other economic deteriorations whereas unskilled workers less capable of doing so. The cartoonist's warning is particularly crucial in the hi-tech era when an individual has to adapt himself to the fast changing world if he is unwilling to become a victim of technological surge.   The best course I'd like to propose is to work along two lines. First, government and society should try every means to avoid inflation or deflation, which is disastrous to national economy. Second, it is vital for unskilled workers to get frequent training in job skills so as to keep abreast with technical development and meet varying job requirements. Constant renewal of knowledge and skill is the stern demand set before every one of us by our age.
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