26. Directions: A recent survey analyzed the change in number of film-goers and TV watchers in X city. Study the following graphs carefully and write an essay of about 150 words within 30 minutes. Your essay must meet the requirements below.

　　Outline:

　　1. Interpret the graph

　　2. Give possible reasons for the change in the number of film-goers and TV-watchers.

　　3. Predict future prospect.

　　范文

　　As is shown by the graph, there has been a sharp decline in the number of film-goers during the period from 1992 to 2002, adding up to 20,000 in 2002. On the other hand, the number of TV watchers has steadily increased in the last decade, reaching 150,000 in 2002. Finally, it is interesting to note that there were as many film-goers as TV watchers in year 1998.

　　I think there are two reasons for the change. Firstly, TV is not only a convenient entertainment, but a comparatively cheap one. There is no point in arranging transport. And one needn’t pay for expensive seats at the cinema. Secondly, TV makes it possible for one to keep track of current events and the latest developments in science and technology. As a consequence, most people prefer to stay at home, watching TV, rather than go out to the cinema.

　　Personally, there are still a lot of people who enjoy watching films. They argue that the film is a fascinating form of art. Sitting comfortably in the cinema, one can appreciate the latest movies, which will usually be shown on TV far later on. Therefore, I trust the number of film-goers will be on the rise in the future.

　　27. Directions:

　　A :Study the following pie chart carefully and write an essay no less than words within 30 minutes.

　　B: Your essay must be written neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.

　　C: Your essay should meet the requirements below:

　　1. Describe the pie chart.

　　2. State the possible benefits brought about by the investment.

　　3. Suggest measures helping to attract investment from outside

　　Investment in Beijing from Different Countries and Regions

　　Hong Kong ---44%

　　Japan --- 19.2%

　　U.S.A.---16%

　　Other 23 countries ---21.8%

　　范文

　　Since China opened its door to the outside world in 1979, Beijing has made remarkable achievements in attracting foreign business to invest in joint ventures. According to the pie chart, Hong Kong investment ranks first, accounting for 44 percent of the total. Japan’s investment makes up 19.2 percent in second position. The third is the United States at 16 percent.

　　It is generally believed that Beijing benefits a lot from the outside investment. In the first place, a large number of joint ventures contribute greatly to the development of Capital Economy. Secondly, the foreign-invested enterprises offer a lot of jobs to the residents in Beijing. This in turn relieves the problem of laid-off workers in the city. Finally, the high-tech enterprises in the capital will grow rapidly which will improve the competitive competence of Beijing.

　　As far as the measures to attract outside investment are concerned, I think they are as follows. On the one hand, we should make special efforts to improve the investment environment. On the other hand, we should take advantage of this opportunity to run the present foreign-invested enterprises efficiently.