名师王文轲：2009考研英语阅读理解及作文点题

　　Directions:

　　Among all the worthy feelings of mankind, love is probably the noblest, but everyone has his/her own understanding of it.

　　There has been a discussion recently on the issue in a newspaper. Write an essay to the newspaper to

　　1) show your understanding of the symbolic meaning of the picture below,

　　2) give a specific example, and

　　3) give your suggestion as to the best way to show love.

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

　　Sample

　　It is generally believed that love is a hot topic which is most talked about. As is described in the picture,“Love is a lamp, the brighter, the darker.”Certainly it is true. People in dark places need more light than ordinary people. Maybe just a thread of light will call forth their strength and courage to step out of their difficulties. Love is of the utmost importance to the human beings. Everybody not only needs love, but also should give love.

　　In order to make it clear, let me give some examples. When someone is starving to death, just a little food and water from you may save him. Or when a little girl in a poor rural area drops out of school owing to poverty, just a small sum of money from you may support her to finish her schooling, changing her life. All of these are nothing to you, but your help is just like a lamp in a dark place, shining others with its light and heat

　　It is far beyond any reasonable doubt that we should offer our help to all who are in need. If we expect to get love from others, we should provide others with love. So when we see someone in difficulty or in distress or in need of help, don’t hesitate to give our love to him. Only in this way, I believe, will people be harmonious and our society be a better place for us to live in.