Topic 1 汉语学习热

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the popularity of Chinese learning. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.、

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The Popularity of Chinese Learning

As is vividly shown in the picture, the mother puts a bowl of Chinese character soup in front of her little son, which implies that the mother asks her son to learn Chinese for his future. Nowadays there is a dramatic increase in the number of people who learn Chinese in foreign countries, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Many different reasons contribute to the craze for Chinese learning. Firstly, in the past decades, China has witnessed a dramatic improvement in economy. Chinese political and economic influences prompt more foreigners to learn Chinese. Secondly, with the great leap in economy, China has created more job opportunities. As a result, if a foreigner knows Chinese very well, he or she will have better opportunities to get promoted. Finally, the unique Chinese culture also attracts great attention from foreigners.

We should be proud of this phenomenon, but we can never take it for granted. As a Chinese, I think we should work harder for the sake of our country. Only when China develops further can this phenomenon last longer.

Topic 2：人生要不停地前进

Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of making progress. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

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On Making Progress

The picture describes a situation in which a little boy must go forward day by day with no stop. It reflects that our life is a continuous process of making progress. Once born into this world, one should learn how to make progress. The reasons are as follows.

Firstly, making progress is a natural and social process. For example, human beings have evolved from the ancient anthropoids to modern humans. Secondly, from the individual's perspective, progress always means making achievements, which can make one feel proud and satisfied from the bottom of his heart. Thirdly, as society keeps moving on, one should also make progress so as to progress with the times.

In conclusion, life is a process in which one should continuously make progress. Otherwise, you will lag behind other people.