Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Change of Entrance Exams for Graduate Schools. You should write at least 150 words based on the chart and outline given below:
上图所示为1997年、2002年、2007年参加研究生入学考试的情况，请描述其变化，并请说明这些变化的原因;
●审题概述●
这是一道图表题。首先要看懂图表，从中找出规律。这幅图是关于研究生入学考试考生人数的变化。可以看出1997——2002和2002——2007这两段时间段中人数增加的趋势有所不同。重点分析这一变化的原因。
【范文】
This graph is about the increase of the numbers of people taking part in the 1entrance exams for graduate schools. From it we can see that during the first five years, from 1997 to 2002, the change is gradual. In 1997 there were 500,000 people, while in 2002 there were 1,500,000, showing an increase of one million people. But during the second five years, from 2002 to 2007, the growth is sharp——2.5 million, with 4 million people sitting the exams in 2007.
The reasons for this change may be as follows. First, 1999 was the starting year of 1the college expansion plan, which obviously means that after four years, in 2003, more students graduated from universities and colleges. Secondly, as the competition to find a satisfactory job has become more severe in recent years, to be equipped with a higher deGREe improves the chances of applicants finding a better job. Thirdly, not only new graduates feel the competition but also some people who already have a job. In order to get a promotion or to perform better in their jobs, lots of them returned to the 2battle field to fight for better career prospects.
◇第一段思路点评：
描述图表，指出两个时间段的不同
◇语言点提示：
entrance exams for graduate school：意为“研究生入学考试”
◇第二段思路点评：
分析原因
◇语言点提示：
1the college expansion plan：意为“高校扩招”
2battle field: 意为“战场”
(四)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter of application for a MBA program in Columbia University. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:
1. 介绍你目前所学专业;
2. 介绍个人特长爱好以及性格;
3. 说明为什么申请该校的MBA。
●审题概述●
这是一封留学申请信。要提供申请人的个人资历，写明申请学校和所学专业以及申请的理由。
【范文】
Dear Sir,
I am writing in the hope that I may obtain an opportunity to further my study in the MBA program in your university.
My name is Li Ming, and I am an 1undergraduate student of Marketing in Nanjing University. During the last four years, I have been studying hard and also working hard for the Students’ Union. I am careful to 2keep a balance between study and 3extracurricular activities. I have won from the University various scholarships for my good study and my efficient Student’s Union work.
I’m interested in business and wish I could 1further my study overseas. I choose Columbia University because you have a long history and enjoy a good reputation in this field. I believe my interests are extremely 2congruent with the strengths of your school, and my solid academic background will meet your general entrance requirements for graduate study.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely yours, Li Ming
◇第一段思路点评：
直接表明要申请的专业
◇语言点提示：
I am writing in the hope that：申请信常用句式
◇第二段思路点评：
个人情况简介
◇语言点提示：
1undergraduate：意为“大学生”
2keep a balance between：意为“保持平衡”
3extracurricular activities：意为“课外活动”
◇第三段思路点评：
说明申请该校的原因
◇语言点提示：
1further：意为“促进，进一步”
2congruent with：意为“适合的，适当的”
