【范文一】

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the chart below, which shows the variation in carbon emission from three different fossil fuels from 2000 to 2020. You should first summarize the changing trend of the consumption of the three different fossil fuels and then give some reasons about it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

unit (million tons)

范文：

From the chart above we see that the carbon emission from coal decreases sharply, from 40 million tons in 2000 to less than 3 million tons in 2020. In 2010, the carbon emission from oil hit 40 million tons but will reduce to 20 million tons in 2020. Besides, the carbon emission from natural gas increases, from 5 million tons in 2000 to 18 million tons in 2020.

Many reasons account for the variation in carbon emission. Firstly, people might cut the amount of coal they use and increase the use of natural gas since natural gas is a “cleaner” fuel than coal or oil. Secondly, because of the undertaking of energy-saving project, efforts have been made to raise the efficiency of energy utilization. What’s more, since the earth is getting warmer, large attention has been paid to the importance of environmental protection.

【范文二】

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of depression on campus and then explain the causes of this phenomenon and propose solutions to combat it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

范文：

College is a stressful environment for most young people. It is said that one out of every four college students suffers from certain form of mental illness, including depression. Actually depression is the main reason that college students drop out of school or die by suicide. Depressed college students are at a greater risk of developing problems such as drug abuse.

A lack of sleep or adequate exercise, or poor eating habits can cause depression among college students. Including pressure to gain good grades, financial worries, failed relationships and conflicts with roommates, all stress that come with academic are enough to force some students to leave college or worse.

The best treatment for depression is usually a combination of medications and psychological consultation. On one hand, the authorities concerned should work out mental health evaluation standards and set up psychological clinics to provide troubled students timely help. On the other hand, college students should keep optimistic and get enough rest.