1、创新
Sheer investment of time and energy has become an outdated way of work.
纯粹投入时间和精力的工作方式早已过时了。
If we review the history of human civilization, we shall find that pursuit of efficiency is the driving force (推动力)behind many inventions.
如果我们回顾人类文明的历史，就会发现追求效率是很多发明背后的推动力。
A feasible new idea is able to help us greatly save labor and improve efficiency (极大地节约劳力、提高效率).
一个可行的新想法能帮助我们极大地节约劳力和提高效率。
Routines are always precious experiences (宝贵的经验), but sometimes we have to break the routine(打破常规) to find more appropriate ways to be in line with (符合)the actual reality.
惯例常常是宝贵的经验，但有时我们需要打破常规，寻找更符合现状的、更恰当的方式。
Even the most advanced methods will drop behind (落伍)one day, and even the wisest mind will be the obstacle to new things if it is confined by (受…禁锢) a certain mode.
再先进的方法，终究会有落伍的时候;再智慧的头脑，一旦被一种模式禁锢，也会成为阻挠新事物产生的顽石。
Only when we don’t stick to (拘泥于) inherent routines and be diligent in thinking and innovating can we make a brand new life.
我们只有不拘泥于固有套路，勤于思考，努力创新，才会打造出全新的生活。
2、善于思考、打破教条、考虑现状
Likewise, dogmatic beliefs, inconsistent with (与…不符)empirical reality, would impede individuals from (阻碍)achieving their goals.
同理，与经验现实不符的教条观念会阻碍人们打成目标。
To break from the blinkered (思想狭隘的)mindset of dogmatism, one should tune into (注意，了解)what’s going on and keep in rhythm with (保持与…节奏一致)changes in daily living.
要打破教条主义的狭隘思想，就要了解周遭正发生着什么，与日常生活中的变化保持节奏一致。
Meanwhile, it is imperative to approach alternative views with an open mind rather than becoming a prisoner of your own myopic (目光短浅的)mental model.
同时，须以开放的思想对待各种不同观点，勿做短浅自我思维之囚。
3、脚踏实地、采取有效行动
When looking for a job or pursuing other goals, young people tend to aim high, but not put their thoughts into action (好高骛远，没有付诸行动).
在找工作或者追求其他目标时，年轻人往往好高骛远，而不将自己的想法付诸行动。
What’s worse, they are beginning to adopt a cynical attitude (愤世嫉俗的态度)towards life, complaining about unfairness brought upon them.
更糟糕的是，他们会因此产生愤世嫉俗的生活态度，抱怨生活对他们的种种不公。
The unwillingness to take effective measures for the dream may lead to permanent failure in one’s personal and even affect the development of a country.
不愿为实现梦想而采取有效行动不仅会导致自己人生的永远失败，甚至会影响整个国家的发展。
4、调查研究
Before taking actions ,we should do adequate investigation so as to have a definite object in view and then choose the most suitable way. Otherwise, our efforts will be futile (无效的，无用的).
我们在做事之前要做好充分的调查研究，才能有的放矢，选择最恰当的方式做事。否则，我们将会徒劳无功，一无所获。
Any success depends upon previous preparations, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
凡事预则立不预则废。
To avoid the embarrassing (令人尴尬的)situation of “milking the bull”, we should keep in mind that advance investigation is absolutely necessary. Our endeavor will pay off (取得成功)only when we are moving toward the right direction guided by the result of our research.
为了避免类似于“公牛挤奶”的尴尬情景发生，我们应当谨记：调查研究必不可少。只有在调查结果的指引下，选对了方向，我们的努力才能得到回报。
高分范文
Directions
Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing. In your essay, you should
1) describe the drawing briefly,
2) explain its intended meaning,and
3) give your comments.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
In the picture, there are five men who are pushing blocks. Among them, four are working hard on square ones, and other one is working with ease on a round one. The men working on the round block is way ahead of the rest. Behind him there are some scrapes and a knife stuck into the ground. Obviously, he has cut his square block with the knife into what is now a ball.
The picture is trying to tell us that it is not enough to work hard. One needs to work smart. Many jobs do not just need strength and labor, but need ingenuity (独创性), too. Sheer investment of time and energy has become an outdated way of work. Actually, to accomplish a lot of work in a short time is the dream of humans from the very beginning. If we review the history of human civilization,we shall find that pursuit of efficiency is the driving force (推动力)behind many inventions. We’ve invented the wheel to travel faster. We’ve invented the computer to achieve rapid calculation. And we’ve invented the Internet to make the globe a small village.
In the age of innovation and rapid technological advances, many jobs do not need as much strength and labor as they used to. A feasible new idea is able to help us greatly save labor and improve efficiency. Just as the caption says, “Be not just diligent;be also ingenious in your work!”
译文：
如图所示，五个人正在推物体，他们中有四个人在努力推动方形块，另一个人很轻松地推动一个圆形块，并且遥遥领先。在他身后的地面上有一点碎屑和一个工具。很明显，他用工具将方形块变成了圆形。
这幅图试图告诉我们仅仅努力工作是不够的，一个人需要聪明地工作。很多工作不仅需要力量和劳动力，同样也需要独创力。单纯的投入时间和精力的工作方式已经过时了。实际上，短时间内完成工作是人类最初的梦想。如果我们回顾人类文明的历史，就会发现追求效率是很多发明背后的推动力。人类发明了轮子来快速运输，发明了电脑以实现快速计算，发明了电脑将世界变成一个地球村。
在这个技术进步迅速的时代，大多数工作不像以前需要枯燥的体力劳动。一个可行的新想法能通过提升效率为我们节约宝贵的时间。正如标题所说：“工作中不仅要勤劳,更要有独创性!”
