Writing(20 points)Directions:

　　Study the following picture carefully and write an essay entitled“Cultures-National and International”.

　　In the essay you should

　　1) describe the picture and interpret its meaning, and

　　2) give your comment on the phenomenon.

　　You should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)

　　Cultures-National and International

　　A pretty American girl is presented in this picture. Interestingly, she is neither in Apple Jeans nor in Red Taps nor in anything typically American, rather, she prefers traditional Chinese costume. In my opinion, what the picture conveys is beyond a new fashion trend, it carries cultural implications as well. In the globalization process, to be national or to be international, that is the dilemmafor almost every culture. While global economic integration has fostered thorough cultural interchanges and made purely national culture practically impossible, many countries with their distinct national culture still hold a conservative attitude toward being international for fear of losing their own national identity. Admittedly, as it is the reflection of the mentality of a people and the shaper of her literature, national culture is peculiar to her people as priceless spiritual treasure and ought to be cherished and preserved.

　　An American girl in traditional Chinese costume(服装)

　　However, there are also good reasons to advocate an international culture. As the traditional Chinese costume in the picture adds some irresistible oriental glamour to her beautiful features, the embracing of elements from other cultures will surely do great benefit to a culture. The fresh ideas coming in, controversial or even unreasonable as they may seem at first sight, provide a different perspective for us to observe the world, and thus essential to social progress. It is essentially multiculturalism in a society that makes it diverse, colorful, vigorous and open-minded.

　　As the picture presents the thought-provoking question in a light manner, the answer to the question is also implied in it. In my eyes, to be international is undisputedly the better choice if the nation wishes to adopt an open-minded way of progressing.

　　【范文点评】

　　此文可谓一篇佳作。内容切题，包括题中所列三方面的全部内容；文章通顺，语言流畅，句式变化多样；用词面较宽；虽有个别不妥之处，但该生基本功较好；表达能力较强；长度符合要求。

　　笑话段子、整蛊短语精彩无限 难以形容的开心感觉
　　新浪邮箱雄踞市场第一 真诚回馈用户全面扩容
　　新概念英语 口语 出国考试 考研暑期限时优惠
　　无数人梦寐以求的境界，亲密接触，激烈搏杀，包你爽上“天堂”