1、考研英语二（作文）模拟试卷 68 及答案与解析Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information. (20 points)1 Write an essay based on the chart. In your writing, you should 1) interpret the chart, and 2) give your comments. You should write about 150 words. 2 Write an essay based on the
2、chart. In your writing, you should 1) describe the chart, and 2) give your comments. You should write about 150 words. 3 Write an essay based on the chart. In your writing, you should 1) describe the chart, and 2) give your comments. You should write about 150 words. 4 Write an essay based on the ch
3、art. In your writing, you should 1) describe the chart, and 2) give your comments. You should write about 150 words. 考研英语二（作文）模拟试卷 68 答案与解析Part BDirections: Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following information. (20 points)1 【正确答案】 The pie chart illustrates the different sources of carb
4、on emissions. As can be seen, business electricity accounts for 28% of the emissions, immediately followed by cars and trucks (26%). A further 25% is from business heating, and 10% from home heating. The remaining shares are occupied by home electricity (7%) and MBTA (4%).It is immediately evident t
5、hat carbon emissions from business electricity and vehicles take up over half of the total share. I think measures need to be taken to curb the rampant emissions from these two sources. For instance, emission taxes could be levied on car users on a cascading basis. Similar pricing scheme could be ad
6、opted for business electricity consumption. Each business has a certain quota for the tax-free consumption, but for the extra usage of business electricity, emission tax is imposed. It is hoped that taxation would discourage the unnecessary and excessive use of vehicles and business electricity, so
7、as to lessen carbon emissions.【试题解析】 该图表显示了碳排放来源的分布情况。从图表可见，商业用电和交通工具是主要的排放源。根据这一思路，并按照题目要求，全文可以安排如下：第一段描述图表。第二段提出个人看法：通过征收碳排放税的方式来遏制人们过度使用商业用电和交通工具。【知识模块】 短文写作2 【正确答案】 The pie chart provides a summary about how energy is used in our homes. As can be seen, appliances and lighting, and space heating
8、contribute equally 34% of the energy used. A further 13% is taken up by water heating, followed by electric A/C (11%). The remaining 8% is consumed by refrigerator.It is useful to note that household appliances, lighting and space heating account for a large amount of energy consumption in our homes
9、. The survey results are particularly important for the manufacturers of appliances, lighting and heaters. To enable people to live a green and environmentally-friendly life, manufacturers could improve the design and performance of their products. For instance, energy-saving lights, with voice-acti
10、vated technology embedded, could be designed to reduce the unnecessary use of electricity. Besides, appliances that are powered by alternative energy, such as solar and wind powers, could be promoted among people.In conclusion, technology, if harnessed properly, could save a great amount of energy.【
11、试题解析】 该图表显示了家庭用户的能源使用分布。从图表可见，大部分能源用于电器、照明以及供暖。根据这一思路，并按照题目要求，全文可以安排如下：第一段描述图表。第二段提出个人看法：制造商可以改善技术，设计出节能的产品。另外，可鼓励人们使用替代能源，以节约能源。第三段总结全文。【知识模块】 短文写作3 【正确答案】 As is shown in the pie chart, the major share of energy source in the village is from straw (42.3%), followed by firewood (29.2%) and coals (24
12、.6%). Gas oil and electricity only account for a minor share, representing 0.4% and 3.5% respectively.The energy composition of this village indicates that some utilities might still be unavailable to some remote areas in China. Because of the lack of infrastructure, such as electricity poles, wires
13、 and gas pipelines, people living in those areas are still dependent on primary sources of energy, to name just a few, straw, firewood and coals. To diversify the energy sources in the remote areas, the authorities concerned should, first of all, earmark a certain amount of money to build up the muc
14、h needed infrastructure there, thereby making utilities available to villagers. Moreover, alternative energies could be encouraged in some villages.In conclusion, to ensure energy needs are met in the remote areas, money should be invested to improve the infrastructure and alternative energy sources
15、 must be exploited.【试题解析】 这幅饼形图展示了某农村的生活用能构成。图中秸秆、薪柴和煤炭占了很大一部分，可见该农村所使用的能源还属于初级能源。根据这一思路，并按照题目要求，全文可以安排如下：第一段描述图表。第二段指出造成该用能结构的原因并提出个人建议。第三段总结全文。【知识模块】 短文写作4 【正确答案】 As can be seen in the pie chart, a major share, or 52.5%, of the electricity is used for heating rooms and water, followed by that cons
16、umed for ovens, kettles, and washing machines (17.5%). The remaining share is taken up equally by the category of “lighting, TV, radio“, and that of “vacuum cleaners, food mixers, electric tools“, with each representing 15%.I think two possible reasons might explain this consumption behavior. First,
17、 these households might be located in the high-latitude areas, which are prone to be affected by cold and even freezing weather. Consequently, these families have to use more than half of the electricity for heating purpose in order to keep themselves warm. Second, these households are quite modernl
18、y equipped, as another half of the electricity is consumed by various household appliances to serve the purposes of cooking food, keeping the house clean and entertainment.In final analysis, electricity not only meets our basic needs for survival, but also our spiritual needs for relaxation and enjoyment.【试题解析】 这幅饼形图反映了电力的用途组成。从图中可见，大部分电力用于供暖和家电。根据这一思路，并按照题目要求。全文可以安排如下：第一段描述图表。第二段指出造成该电力用途结构的可能原因：其一，这些家庭可能处于高纬度地区，受寒冷甚至冰寒天气的影响，需要大量的电力供热和供暖。其二，这些家庭所用的设备比较现代化。第三段总结全文。【知识模块】 短文写作
