Odd and funny as they sound, such false promises can be seen and heard everywhere in our country. Some administration departments promise to perform their tasks effectively and fairly without taking any bribes; some manufacturing units guarantee to turn out products of good quality; some commercial enterprises swear to provide genuine commodities and polite and enthusiastic services. Can you find anything new and substantial other than their assumed obligations in these “promises”? I presume your answer will be negative. As a matter of fact, their intentions in making such commitments are nothing but to put on a civilized disguise to please or deceive the public.

I dare say that corruption and cheating are causing damage to society both materially and morally. But the hen and her like should know that dishonest behaviors help no one to survive the intense competition of a market economy system. They should remember the old saying, “Honesty is the best policy”.



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过去几年出现了一种现象：各行各业开始出现了各种各样的承诺。遗憾的是，相当多的承诺纯粹只是空话，正如漫画中的这只母鸡一样，承诺下的蛋是圆的，没有棱角，而且保证有蛋皮、蛋清、蛋黄。

尽管这些承诺听起来奇怪有趣，但在全国各地都可以看到听到这样的虚假承诺。有些管理部门承诺不接受任何贿赂，公正有效地履行职责；有些生产厂家保证生产高质量产品；有些商业企业发誓提供正品和礼貌热情的服务。在这些“承诺”中，除了他们要承担的义务之外，你还能发现任何新的和实质性的东西吗？我想你的答案将是否定的。事实上，他们做出这种承诺的目的只是披上文明的外衣以便取悦或欺骗公众。

我认为腐败和欺骗正在物质和道德层面给社会带来不利的影响。但这只母鸡及其同类应该知道：在市场经济体系的激烈竞争中，没人能通过欺诈行为而生存下去。他们应该牢记这条古训：“诚为上策”。





二、2000年写作真题详解



Directions:

A. Study the following two pictures carefully and write an essay in at least 150 words.

B. Your essay must be written neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.

C. Your essay should meet the requirements below:

1. Describe the pictures.

2. Deduce the purpose of the painter of the pictures.

3. Suggest counter measures.

命题解析

2000年命题是考研写作历史上第二次图画作文命题，代表了图画作文命题的第二阶段，是图画命题的典范。该图是考研英语作文第一次将两图进行对比，直接影响到2000年之后的命题趋势。第一段是图画描述；第二段是意义阐释，推论绘画者的意图；第三段是建议抵制措施。该题同时是继1999年后连续第二次考到环境问题。两图对比的作文中，两幅图往往意义正好相反，考生可采用正反论证法。

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As is shown in the pictures, with the rampant ascendance of commercial fishing, the population of fish has dramatically shrunk. In the first picture, we learn that the year 1900 witnessed an encouraging scene for world fishing. There were various kinds of fish in the sea and only one fishing-boat. On the contrary, in the second picture, in 1995 there was only one fish swimming freely but many fishing boats sailing in the sea. It is apparent that a disastrous change has occurred.

The purpose of the pictures is to tell us that due attention has to be paid to the reduction in ocean resources. Owing to the over-exploitation of marine resources, the number of fish has been declining at an accelerating rate. If we let this situation continue as it is, we do not know how severely fish populations will be harmed in the future. By that time, our environment may have suffered a great destruction.

Hence, it is imperative for us to take drastic measures to reverse the disturbing trend illustrated in the above pictures. For one thing, we should appeal to the authorities to make strict laws to control commercial fishing. For another, we should cultivate public’s awareness that ocean resources are of great significance to us. Only in these ways can we protect our natural environment. I believe that if these steps are taken, we humans can surmount the challenge we face and will have a brilliant future.



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如图所示，随着商业捕鱼的泛滥，鱼的数量已经显著下降。在第一幅图中，我们可以看到在1900年，世界捕鱼业是鼓舞人心的，大海中有很多鱼，但只有一艘渔船。而在第二幅图中，在1995年，只有一条鱼在游动，但有很多渔船在海上航行。显而易见，灾难性的变化已经发生。

这组图的目的是告诉我们应该对海洋资源的减少给予充分重视。由于对海洋资源的过度开发，鱼的数量已经明显下降。如果听任这种情况发展，我们不知道未来鱼的数量将受到多么严重的危害。到那时，我们的环境可能已经遭受巨大的破坏。

因此，我们急需采取严厉措施扭转图画中所示的令人困扰的趋势。一方面，我们应该呼吁各级政府制定严格的法律来控制商业捕鱼。另一方面，我们应该增强公众的意识：海洋资源对我们非常重要。只有这样才能保护我们的自然资源。我相信如果我们采取这些措施，人类能够克服我们所面临的挑战，并将拥有美好的未来。





三、2006年写作真题详解



Directions:

Study the following photos carefully and write an essay in which you should

1) describe the photos briefly,

2) interpret the social phenomenon reflected by them, and

3) give your point of view.

You should write 160-200 words neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.

命题解析

2006年的大作文全国平均分为10.13分，沿用了图画作文的命题模式，但此次考试比起以往又有所突破：首次使用了两张照片，且并不是两图对比，而是两图互补。通过对细节的补充描述，共同反映出了一种社会现象。考生之所以觉得意外，是因为英国球星贝克汉姆居然出现在考题中。

从历年的考试结果来看，大作文不太容易写跑题。只有1998年考的是“夸大自己的本职工作”，很多考生写成虚假承诺；2002年考文化交流，有的考生写得不够具体充分；2003年考青少年教育，有的考生写成了WTO时代的教育困境。内容切题的关键是把题目审清楚，不要先入为主。

2006年考研大作文是考偶像崇拜的问题，贝克汉姆就是一个大众偶像。有的考生写文化交流，有的写反对权威，有的写赞成人追求美的权利，这些都是偏离主题的，可能会导致失分。这个题目跑题一般都会出现在最后一段，不要去写赞扬人们追求美好事物或者崇尚自由、年轻的权利等。脸、头都是表象，而崇拜一般是指对某种人、某种态度的极度拥护和赞成。“花300元做个小贝头”，从对比关系可以发现出题者对这个现象基本是持否定、批判态度的。

当然，醉翁之意不在酒，按照历年出题模式的陷阱，我们不能就图论图。“小贝”只是个象征，他代表了风靡世界的各类明星和青春偶像。图片中的青年脸上写字也好，花钱做发型也好，无非代表了当今数量庞大的“追星族”。

2005年的社会热点中，家庭关系、道德素质、商品房、私家车、环境保护、网络科技、大学生就业都是备考重点，而“超级女声”大赛更是搞得沸沸扬扬，追星成为一年中最受国人关注的热点话题。平民女孩一夜之间成为巨星偶像，各大城市追星族的疯狂程度令世界瞩目。所以命题的意图也就清晰起来，借世界级偶像贝克汉姆影射出国内愈演愈烈的追星过激现象，让青年人深刻反思追星的利与弊，以及以何种态度来面对自己的人生。轻松的图片却暗示了严肃的话题，这正是考研写作经久不衰的命题规律。

我们可将问题一分为二，一方面肯定年轻人的热情，另一方面要引导年轻人以正确的心态和方式去崇拜偶像。大多数考生的作文结构没有什么问题，第一段描述图画，第二段阐述社会现象、列举现象、分析原因，第三段表明观点、进行评论。真正能够拉开分数的关键应该是在用词和句子结构的表达方面。比如偶像崇拜怎么表达很关键，其实有很多单词可以表达，比如worship, idolatry, excessive admiration for heroes等，最好在不同的段落用不同的表达。

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As is vividly depicted in the photos above, Beckham, the smart British football superstar, is enjoying a striking popularity among adolescents. In the first picture, Beckham’s name appears on a young man’s face. The caption indicates that worship for an idol is written on his face. In the second photograph, another young person is in a barbershop getting his hair cut in Beckham’s chic style. We are informed that he is spending 300 yuan imitating his idol’s haircut.

Undoubtedly, the pictures subtly reflect the social phenomenon of idol worship prevalent among teenagers nowadays. Briefly speaking, young people are inclined to idolize the people who excel in appearance, intelligence or talent. Beckham represents the image of a sports hero, whose handsome appearance and unparalleled football skills are passionately adored by all the sports fans. Likewise, several teenage girls won their fame overnight in The 2005 Super Girl Contest in China, which provoked noisy nationwide debate on the value and harm of admiring these idols.

In my opinion, idolatry, a thought-provoking social phenomenon, is a double-edged sword which can exert profound influence for either good or bad on the growth of young people. If we simply worship idols by imitating their hairstyle or pursuing fashions unreasonably, the obsession will certainly waste a great deal of our time and money, endangering the efficiency of our study or work. On the contrary, if we endeavor to improve ourselves by bridging the gap between our models and us, we will lead a positive and fruitful life. Accordingly, the latter attitude should be adopted to direct our way of life.



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以上的照片生动地显示出，相貌英俊的英国足球巨星贝克汉姆在年轻人中广受欢迎。在第一张照片中，贝克汉姆的名字出现在一个年轻人的脸上。文字表明：把崇拜写在脸上。在第二张照片中，另一个年轻人正在理发店中做贝克汉姆的时髦发型。我们得到的信息是他花了300元来模仿偶像的发型。

毫无疑问，照片巧妙地反映了这样一种社会现象：偶像崇拜目前在年轻人中非常盛行。简言之，年轻人往往容易崇拜那些在外表、才华或特长方面极其出色的人。贝克汉姆代表了体育界英雄的形象，他英俊的外表以及高超的球技正是球迷们热情追捧的。同样，2005年中国举办的“超级女声”大赛中，几个十几岁的女孩一夜成名。围绕着崇拜这些偶像的意义和危害，这一事件激起了全国性的争论。

在我看来，偶像崇拜这种发人深思的社会现象，其实是把双刃剑，可以对年轻人的成长产生或好或坏的深刻影响。如果我们只是靠模仿偶像发型或一味追逐时尚的方式来崇拜他们，这种痴迷必将浪费我们大量的金钱和时间，影响我们的学习或工作效率。相反，如果我们靠缩小我们和榜样之间的差距来努力提高自己，我们就会拥有积极而收获显著的生活。因此，我们应当采取后面一种态度来指引我们的人生。