1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the chart below, which shows the variation in carbon emission from three different fossil fuels from 20xx to 20xx. You should first summarize the changing trend of the consumption of the three different fossil fuels and then give some reasons about it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
unit (million tons)
【範文】From the chart above we see that the carbon emission from coal decreases sharply, from 40 million tons in 20xx to less than 3 million tons in 20xx. In 20xx, the carbon emission from oil hit 40 million tons but will reduce to 20 million tons in 20xx. Besides, the carbon emission from natural gas increases, from 5 million tons in 20xx to 18 million tons in 20xx.Many reasons account for the variation in carbon emission. Firstly, people might cut the amount of coal they use and increase the use of natural gas since natural gas is a “cleaner” fuel than coal or oil. Secondly, because of the undertaking of energy-saving project, efforts have been made to raise the efficiency of energy utilization. What’s more, since the earth is getting warmer, large attention has been paid to the importance of environmental protection.
2.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic How to Spend Money Wisely with Credit Card based on the picture below. You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
【範文】Credit card offers a convenient way to buy goods but every coin has two sides. From the cartoon above we see that credit card can lead to unmanageable debt and financial crisis if used unwisely. So people should keep in mind the risk of using credit card and try to spend money wisely.First, before applying a credit card, people should make sure whether they can afford to pay back money spent on the card. Second, it is very important to work out what kind of card meets their needs. Third, people should try to pay their balance in full every month, or they will be charged interest and have negative effects on their credit scores. Finally, since some cards have high interest rates and fees when failing to pay back, it is necessary to work out the cost before using the cards.
3.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Getting to Know the World Outside Campus. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words following the outline given below:
1.大學生了解社會的必要性;
2.了解社會的途徑(大眾媒介，社會服務等);
3.你打算怎么做?