问答题
Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay you should
1) describe the drawing,
2) interpret its intended meaning, and
3) give your comment on it
You should' write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.
【正确答案】[优秀范文]
As is vividly shown in the picture, there is a can of instant food on the table. A man dressed in suit and tie is about to open the can. No sooner has he opened the can than [1] a devil, a symbol of potential food safety hazard, jumps out of it. He is freaked out and falls nearly to the ground.
Apparently, the picture reflects that the food safety problems are posing a great threat to the public health. [2] Recently, more and more money-oriented manufacturers resort to illegal means to seek for profit. [3] They betray their conscience by adding harmful food additives to make food taste delicious. As a result, many consumers contract severe illness after having tainted food.
Therefore, immediate measures should be taken to ensure food safety. [4] To begin with, the government should establish a long-term surveillance system to guarantee food quality and safety. [5] What's more, laws and regulations should be applied to the punishment of dishonest manufacturers. Last but not least, on the part of consumers, they should realize the importance of food safety and take legal actions to maintain their rights and interests.
【答案解析】[1] 句型no sooner...than...意为“一……就……”,且no sooner放在句子开头,句子需要部分倒装。
[2] 由描述图画内容过渡到揭示图画内涵,自然引出图画反映的社会问题。pose a threat to...意为“对……构成威胁”,这里表示食品安全问题对公众的健康构成了很大威胁。
[3] resort to意为“寻求;诉诸;求助于”,例如:If negotiations fail we shall have to resort to strike action.假若谈判失败,我们就采取罢工行动。
[4] 该句是金段的主题句,总结提出自己的见解和解决方法,类似的表达还有Therefore、there is no denying that...或Undoubtedly/Personally, it is necessary to take immediate measures to...。
[5] 固定搭配To begin with、What's more和Last but not least作为常用的衔接词,从三个方面展开论述,使文章段落层次清晰。establish a long-term surveillance system意为“建立长效的监管机制”。
[参考译文]
如图画中生动展示的一样,桌上放了一罐速食食品。一个西装革履的男子正准备打开它。他刚一打开,一个象征着食品安全隐患的“恶魔”就跳了出来,着实把他吓坏了,差点摔倒在地上。
显然,图画反映的食品安全问题对公众健康造成了很大的威胁。最近,越来越多利欲熏心的制造商采用非法手段谋取暴利。他们不顾良心,在食品内添加有害的添加剂,目的是使食物的味道更鲜美。由于食用被污染的食品,很多消费者都患上了严重的疾病。
因此,我们应立即采取措施以确保食品安全。首先,政府应建立一个长效的监管机制,以保证食品的质量和安全;此外,应运用法律法规惩罚那些不讲诚信的厂家;最后但同样重要的一点是,消费者自己应该认识到食品安全的重要性,拿起法律武器维护自己的权益。