2011年成人高考高起点英语作文[五篇材料]

第一篇：2011年成人高考高起点英语作文

、假设你是李华，你在报纸上看到北京电视台今年七月将举办外国人“学中文，唱中文歌才艺大赛。你的美国朋友Peter正在北京一所大学学中文，你觉得他因该去试一试。请按以下要点给他写信告知此事，并表示可以提供帮助。

比赛时间：7月18日 报名时间：截止到6月30日 报名地点：北京电视台 注意：

1、词数：100左右;

2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3、参考词汇;词汇大赛-talent show Dear Peter，Yours，Li Hua 「参考答案」 Dear Peter，I read in a newspaper today that a “Learn Chinese，Sing Chinese Songs” Foreigners‘ Talent Show will be held in Beijing Television Station on July 18.I know you like singing，and you are in Beijing during that period.I think this is a good chance for you to show your singing talent，and how well you’ve learned Chinese.If you would like to try，you’ll have to go to the TV station to sign up before the end of June.If there in anything I can do for you，I would be more than glad to help.Yours，Li Hua 「解析」短文应包括下列内容：

（1）告诉对方表演的时间和地点;（2）报名的截止时间;（3）报名地点。

第二篇：成人高考高起点英语作文

成人高考高起点英语作文范例

（一）假设你是李华，你的一位美国朋友Paul想在暑期来中国学习汉语。你帮他询问了暑假汉语班的情况。请根据下列要求写封回信。

*时间：7月初开始，4小时/天(周一至周五)*程度：三个级别(初级到高级)*授课教师经验丰富，小班上课 注意：

1、词数：100左右

2、可根据要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 「参考答案」 Dear Paul, I am so glad that you are planning to take a summer course in China.Our university runs summer Chinese language courses at three levels, from beginning to advanced.All the courses start in early July.Lessons will be given in small classes of no more than ten students.You will get a lot of practice in such a class.All classes are taught by teachers with rich experience in teaching foreign students.Classes meet four hours a day, five days a week—Monday through Friday.If you decide to come or need any further information, do let me know.Yours, Li Hua

（二）假设你是李晓华，住在江城。你的加拿大笔友Bob来信谈到了你所居住的城市，并希望了解你家乡江成的情况。请你用英语写一封回信。回信须包括以下表中的内容。

自然情况①位于长江边、风景优美、适合居住

成就②经济发展迅速 ③新建了不少工厂、住房、道路等 存在问题④水、空气污染 ⑤交通拥挤 对江城发展的看法⑥(内容由考生自己拟定)注意：

1、回信中不能使用“江城”以外的地名。

2、词数100左右。信的开头与结尾已为你写好，不计人词数。参考词汇：经济economy Dear Bob, It's very kind of you to write me and let me know about your beautiful city.Now I'd like to tell you something about my hometown Jiangcheng.________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Xiaohua 「参考答案」 Dear Bob, It's very kind of you to write me and let me know about your beautiful city.Now I'd like to tell you something about my hometown Jiangcheng.The city stands on the bank of the Changjiang River.It is a beautiful place for people to live in.Its economy has been developing rapidly in the past ten years.New factories, houses, and roads have been built.More schools and hospitals are available for its people.However, there are still some problems, such as water and air pollution and heavy traffic in rush hours.In my opinion, Jiangcheng should develop its economy scientifically.I would also think that the growth of its population should be brought under control so that we'll have a better hometown in future.Yours, Xiaohua

(三)假设你是李越，你的加拿大笔友Steve来信，他和他的一些同学正在学中文，请你推荐两本中文的词典。根据下表提供的信息，请你给他写一封回信。

英汉/汉英词典新华字典

收词(字)18000(英语)/20000(汉语)10000 价格52元11元

特点大量例子、用法说明，适合初学者中国最常用的汉语字典 参考词汇;推荐recommend(v.)英汉/汉英词典The English-Chinese/Chinese-English Dictionary(DCCED)新华词典Xinhua Dictionary(XD)注意：词数：100左右 Dear Steve, Yours Li Yue 「参考答案」 Dear Steve, I'm so pleased to learn that you and your classmates are learning Chinese.I'd like to recommend the following two dictionaries.The English-Chinese / Chinese-English Dictionary is really a good one for beginners.It has 18 000 English words and 20 000 Chinese words.Besides plenty of examples, it has many notes telling you how to use a word.Xinhua Dictionary is the most popular Chinese dictionary, and it has a vocabulary of 10 000 words.It may also be useful to some advanced learners of Chinese.Of the two, ECCED is the more expensive, costing 52 yuan, and XD costs 11 yuan.Please let me know if you want me to buy these dictionaries.Yours, Li Yue

(四)假设你是李华，加拿大一所学校将于今年暑假组织学生来你校访问。其间，Andy Smith将借住你家。请你代表劝驾写信给Andy，欢迎他的到来，并告知有关事宜。信的要点如下：

*上午：学校活动 *下午：游览市区

*晚上：看电视，玩游戏，聊天 注意：

(1)词数：100左右

(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯(3)参考词汇：安排-arrange Dear Andy, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 「参考答案」 Dear Andy I am glad to learn that you are coming to China and will stay at my home.My parents and I are very pleased to have you with us.Now let me tell you what we have arranged for you.I know the school will organize a lot of things for you to do in the morning, but in the afternoon, I'll show you around and take you to some places of interest.We'll mostly stay at home in the evening watching TV, playing games and meeting people.I'm sure we'll have a wonderful time and enjoy each other's company（陪伴）.I'm looking forward very much to meeting you soon.Yours sincerely Li Hua

（五）1、假设你是李华，你在报纸上看到北京电视台今年七月将举办外国人“学中文，唱中文歌才艺大赛。你的美国朋友Peter正在北京一所大学学中文，你觉得他因该去试一试。请按以下要点给他写信告知此事，并表示可以提供帮助。

比赛时间：7月18日 报名时间：截止到6月30日 报名地点：北京电视台 注意：

1、词数：100左右;

2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3、参考词汇;词汇大赛-talent show Dear Peter, Yours, Li Hua 「参考答案」 Dear Peter, I read in a newspaper today that a “Learn Chinese, Sing Chinese Songs” Foreigners’ Talent Show will be held in Beijing Television Station on July 18.I know you like singing, and you are in Beijing during that period.I think this is a good chance for you to show your singing talent, and how well you’ve learned Chinese.If you would like to try, you'll have to go to the TV station to sign up before the end of June.If there is anything I can do for you, I would be more than glad to help.Yours, Li Hua

第三篇：历年成人高考高起点英语作文

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2014年成人高考高起点英语作文范文如下：

hello!

our class prepares a field trip, i hope you can take part in.the specific time is 8 a.m.sunday morning in the school gate, et al due not save start up to forest park.everyone is required to bring their own lunch.if you like to join us, hope to get your reply.

第四篇：成人高考高起点英语写作

成人高考高起点英语写作范文

（一）Directions：

A.Title：What Will Happen If China Enters WTO？

B.Word Limit： about 200 words

C.Your composition should be based on the Outline given in Chinese below：

1.每个中国人都盼望中国加入世界贸易组织。

2.a.加入世贸组织，国家和人民都将大大受益； b.加入世贸组织，也会带来一些不利影响，如国有企业将面临更大的挑战。

3.对中国加入世贸组织感到欣喜之余，我们也应看到随之而来的一些挑战。例文： What Will Happen If China Enters WTO？

Every Chinese is looking forward to China“s entry into WTO，widely seen as a blessing and a promise of prosperity.It seems to be so at first sight，however，on reflection，we”re convinced that it“s just another coin with two sides.On the one hand，both the nation and people will benefit greatly from China“s entry into WTO.Shut out of WTO，China Dused to be deprived of equal trade opportunities and was placed at a distinct disadvantage in world trade.This situation will change if China enters WTO.In addition，foreign coMPAnies will stream into China and offer great job opportunities，which，in a sense，will relieve the unemployment problem.On the other hand，the entry will impose some negative effects on China.State-owned enterprises in China are undergoing great difficulties，which will be more acute with the flow of foreign competitors into China.In short，excited about the advantages caused by the entry，we should not lose sight of the severe challenges posed by it.成人高考高起点英语写作范文

（二）Directions：

A.Title： Fast Food

B.Word Limit： about 200 words

C.Your composition should be based on the Outline given in Chinese blew：

1.快餐在中国十分流行，它是现代快节奏社会的最佳反映。

2.a.快餐受欢迎有两条原因；b.然而，从营养角度来讲，快餐却差强人意；3.对快餐还是以偶尔品尝为宜。

例文： Fast Food

Fast food is becoming more popular in China，especially among children and teenagers.Today，it“s certainly difficult to think of any other single thing that

represents the fast pace of modern society as powerfully as fast food.There are several reasons for its popularity.First，it is very convenient

and saves a lot of time.The trends of modern society seem to all point to one ultimate goal ？D？

D saving time，and fast food well serves this purpose.You just go

into a fast food restaurant，order your food，and your food is ready in no time.You can either eat it there or take it away.Second，its popularity is also attributed to the clean and comfortable environment of fast food restaurants，the excellent service，and the guaranteed qualith of food.However，in terms of nutrition，fast food is far from satisfactory.It usually

does not compose a balanced diet and is low in nutritional value.Thus，doctors suggest that people，especially children，eat fast food as little as possible.Although cooking at home is time ？

D consuming and the following washing-up tiresome，it offers healthy and delicious meals your body likes and needs.Fast food is only a good choice when you are in a hurry and turn to it once in a while.成人高考高起点英语写作范文

（三）Direction：

A.Write an essay that conveys the information in the following cartoon accoMPAnied by your comments.B.Word Limit： about 200 words

C.Your eassy should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2

营生

祖上以打猎为生

爷爷以卖上等木材为生

父亲以卖劈柴和柴墩为生

儿子以卖根雕原料为生

孙子以卖黄沙为生……

例文： Preserving Natural Resources

Through the changes in the ways of making a living in a family over several

generations，the cartoon aims at sounding a warning against man“s wasteful use

of natural resources and emphasizing the urgent need to preserve these resources.Ever since man appeared on the earth，man“s survival has been heavily relied

on nature.Almost everything we use in our everyday life comes from nature，ranging

from the food we eat，the water we drink，to the wood which is turned into furiture.With the development of technology and population growth，the amount and range of materials used has increased at an alarming rate.However，natural resources are

not inexhaustible.Some reserves are already on the brink of exhaustion and there is

no hope of replacing them.The widespread water shortage is an example in point.If

man continued to squander natural resources with no thought for the future，the

later generations would end up selling sand，as is the case in the cartoon，and

the whole world would be in a mess.Time is running out.It is up to us to take effective measures before the

situation gets out of hand.2010年成人高考高起点英语语法归纳一：人称代词

人称代词

一、主格人称代词有I，we，you，he，she，they，it，主格人称代词就是在句中充

当主语和表语的代词

二、宾格人称代词有me，us，you，him，her，them，it，宾格人称代词即在句中充当宾语（含介词宾语）的代词

三、同步练习

1）Archibald Motley’s artistic talent ［A］ was apparent ［B］ by the time him ［C］ enrolled ［D］ in high school.2）Legends often contain an element ［A］ of fact，but ［B］ sometimes it is ［C］ totally ［D］ untrue.3）Unlike ［A］ road vehicles，Hovercrafts have no physical ［B］ contact with the surface over which ［C］ them ［D］ travel.4）Let you and I ［A］ promise that we shall always ［B］ dare to do ［C］ what is ［D］ right.5）Most of we ［A］ know that conductors direct their orchestras with a baton，but how many ［B］ are aware that ［C］ they also direct with their faces，hands ［D］，and shoulders？

四、例题解析

1）C错。him是宾格，而此处却需要作主语的人称代词，故应将him改为主格he.2）C错。改为they are.C处代替的是“Legends”而不是“an element”。

3）D错。them也是宾格，应改用主格they，作定语从句中的主语，谓语为travel.4）A错。改为me.5）A错。改为宾格us，因为前面是介词of，us作其宾语，故用宾格。

2010年成人高考高起点英语语法归纳二：物主代词

物主代词

一、表示人的物主代词用my，our，your，his，her和their，指无生命的东西用its（但指国家时一般用she或her），它们在句中作定语

二、名词型物主代词能作表语（It’s theirs）、主语（Mine is there）、宾语（I don’t like hers），与of连用可以作定语（the food of theirs）。

三、同步练习

1）A scientist bases its ［A］ work on hypotheses that ［B］ have been checked ［C］ through careful ［D］ experimentation.2）Crude rubber is an ［A］ elastic（有弹性的）solid with a specific gravity of 0.911 and a refractive index（折射率）of 1.591，though it ［B］ composition varies with different latexes（橡浆）as well as ［C］ with the way it is prepared ［D］ at the plantation.3）Manufacturers ［A］ of consumer goods ［B］ often change ［C］ the styles of them ［D］ products.四、例题解析

1）A错。改为his.2）B错。改为its.3）D错。改为their.2010年成人高考高起点英语语法归纳三：反身代词

反身代词

一、反身代词有myself，ourselves，yourselves，himself，herself，themselves，itself.主语与宾语为同一人或物时，要用反身代词（否则就不能用反身代词），反身代词也可放在名词或代词（主格）后面（也可放在句尾）起强调作用

1）All ［A］ the scouts（童子军）got theirselves ［B］ ready for the ［C］ long camping trip by spending their weekends living ［D］ in the open.2）Various ［A］ animals have shells that keep themselves ［B］ from growing beyond ［C］ a certain ［D］ size.3）Benjamin Banneker’s aptitude ［A］ in mathematics ［B］ and knowledge of astronomy enabled himself ［C］ to predict the solar ［D］ eclipse of 1789.4）The president announced that he himself ［A］ would act upon ［B］ the evidence as presented ［C］ to himself ［D］ by the congressional committee.5）Garrett ［A］ Morgan died in Cleveland，Ohio，the city that ［A］ had awarded himself ［B］ a gold medal for his devotion ［C］ to public ［D］ safety.6）Plants rid them ［A］ of excess water through ［B］ transpiration，the evaporation of extra ［C］ moisture from their ［D］ leaves.7）When Jonathan went ［A］ to Spain with his ［B］ sister，he bought a ［C］ leather coat for her and another for him ［D］.二、例题解析

1）B错。改为themselves.2）B错。B处明显指代animals，而它前面的主语that却指代shells，也就是说“that”和“themselves”指的不是同一事物。由于主语与宾语不是同一物，故不能用反身代词，应改为宾格them.3）C错。本句的主语为aptitude，而非Benjamin Banneker（在这里它作aptitude的定语），而C处的代词却指上文提到的人名“Benjamin Banneker”，由于主语与宾语并非指同一人，故不能用反身代词，应改用宾格him.4）D错。改为to him.动词“presented”的（逻辑）主语是“evidence”，而不是A处的“he，”所以D“himself”处与C处“presented”的主语“evidence”不一致，所以不能用反身代词。

5）B错。改为him.同上。

6）A错。此处的them指主语plants，rid是及物动词，由于主语与宾语指同一物，故应使用反身代词themselves.7）D错。改为for himself.2010年成人高考高起点英语语法归纳四：不定代词

不定代词

一、“every”（每一个）只作为定语使用，即必须在其后加上单数可数名词构成名词短语，它不可与everyone（每一个）混淆。everyone相当于名词，它不可修饰其他名词，只

作主语或宾语

1）Every ［A］ knows that hospitals are institutions where the sick are treated，but how many ［B］ realize that they were once ［C］ homes for the indigent and the friendless ［D］ ？

2）Everyone ［A］ child in the United States must ［B］ receive ［C］ some form of educational instruction ［D］.例题解析

1）A错。every不可单独充当句子成分，应在其后加上person或改为everyone.2）A错。改为Every，修饰child.二、“much”和“many”分别修饰不可数名词和可数名词，可作为代词（如much of）和形容词使用

3）Food seasoning plays an important ［A］ role in the cooking ［B］ customs of much ［C］ cultures in ［D］ the world.4）The general sales tax has been ［A］ a major source of income for state governments，much ［B］ of which derive more than half ［C］ of their budgets from ［D］ it.5）Data received from ［A］ two spacecraft indicate that there is many evidence ［B］ that huge thunderstorms are now occurring ［C］ around the equator ［D］ of the planet Saturn.例题解析

3）C错。应改为of many，因为被修饰词cultures为可数名词，故其修饰语应用many，而much要修饰不可数名词。

4）B错。应改用many，因此处所指代的是可数名词governments（复数），many在本句中为代词，作非限定性定语从句的主语。

5）B错。应改为much evidence，因为evidence（证据，迹象）为不可数名词，故应用much来修饰。

三、“some”和“any”是表示不定数量的代词，相当于汉语的“一些”，作定语可修饰可数名词复数或不可数名词，其中some（包括它的合成词something，someone，somebody）多用于肯定句，而any（包括它的合成词anything，anyone，anybody）则用于疑问句和否定句中，其中any在否定句中相当于汉语中的“任何”；形容词修饰something，someone，somebody，anything，anyone，anybody，nothing，nobody时，形容词要放在这些词的后边

6）Historians ［A］ have never reached some general ［B］ agreement about ［C］ the precise causes of the ［D］ Civil War in the United States.例题解析

6）B错。应为any general，因为本句为否定句（否定副词never），应该用any，此处表示“（没有达成过）任何共识”。

四、“another”和“other”分别表示“另外的一个”（an＋other）和“另外的”“其余的”意思，可以用作定语修饰名词或单独作主语与宾语，其中前者只用来修饰或指代单数可数名词，后者修饰单复数名词和不可数名词，二者不能相互混淆

7）Lizards lack ［A］ the builtin body temperature control ［B］ many another ［C］ creatures possess ［D］.8）Some bacterium are extremely ［A］ harmful，but anothers ［B］ are regularly ［C］ used in producing cheeses，crackers，and many other foods ［D］.9）Like ［A］ most another ［B］ art forms，the Greek tragedy had ［C］ its origins in religious ［D］ observances.例题解析

7）C错。应改用other来修饰可数复数名词creatures.本句是一个省略了关系代词that（或which）的定语从句，control为名词作主句中及物动词（谓语）lack的宾语，同时又受其后面定语从句的修饰。

8）B错。改为others.9）B错。改为other.五、one与other “one”作为代词代替前面提到的人或物，它前边加the； “other”作代词修饰复数名词。“one…another”表示“一个…另一个”的意思，或表示多个（三者以上）之中的“另一个”，“又一个”； “one…the other”表示两者之中剩下的“另一个，又一个”

10）I’d like to ［A］ buy a coat similar ［B］ to one ［C］ you are wearing ［D］.11）Though ［A］ Art Tatum was totally blind in one eye and had only slight ［B］ vision in another ［C］，he became ［D］ an internationally renowned jazz musician.例题解析

10）C错。改为to the one.11）C错。应用the other，因为此处表示两者之中的另一个，Art Tatum为人的名字，他只有两只眼睛，故提到“另一只”时应用the other.六、“few”和“little”两者分别为“many”和“much”的反义词，表示“少，很少”的意思，有否定含义，即等于“几乎没有”，如若表示肯定的含义，则应在little和few前加不定冠词“a”，即变为“a few”和“a little”

12）Because they are generally ［A］ taken simply to obtain a recognizable ［B］ and relatively clear ［C］ image，most nonprefessional photographs demand few ［D］ equipment.例题解析

12）D错。应改用little，因为equipment为不可数名词，故其修饰语应用little，few后面只接可数复数名词。

七、“a great deal（of）”（大量）只作为限定语修饰不可数名词或在句中指代不可数名词作主语或宾语

13）of giftgiving，barter，buying and selling goes on among the Narvjos.［A］ A great deal ［B］ A great many ［C］ Much greater ［D］ Many

例题解析

13）A为正确答案。空白后为不可数名词“giftgiving，barter，buying”，“［B］ A great amny”和“［D］ Many”修饰可数名词，而“［C］ Much greater”本身是形容词，空档后不应有“of”，所以填“［A］ A great deal of”。

八、“nothing but”表示“只不过，就是，只有”

He is nothing but a singer.他只不过是个唱歌的。

Nothing but a miracle can save us.只有奇迹才能救我们。

九、“anything but” 表示“根本不，并不”

She is anything but beautiful.她并不美。

John is anything but a liar.约翰决不是个骗子。

十、“something of” 表示“略有”

He has seen something of life.他略有阅历。

I’m something of a cook.我略懂烹饪。

（试比较）

He is not much of a scholar.他算不上个很好（高明）的学者。

十一、“none other than”表示“就是”

The new arrival was none other than the President.刚到的那人就是总统本人。我们要注意none other than 与 other than 的区别，后者表示“与……不同”

I do not wish him other than he is.我不希望他改变现状。

The truth is quite other than what we think.事实与我们所想的不一样。

十二、“none”有时可作副词，表示“一点也不”

We did the work none too well.我们活干得一点也不好。

十三、nowhere可用以成语：be nowhere一无所得，一事无成；get nowhere一事无成，nowhere near离……很远。

十四、有些不定代词同时也是形容词，或有其他的含义

He is all attention，and she is all eyes.他十分留意，她也注意力集中。

Everybody who is anybody（somebody）at all will be at the dance.［句中的“anybody（somebody）”在此当“大人物，重要人物”讲。］

第五篇：2011年成人高考高起点英语写作

2011年成人高考高起点英语写作范文

Directions：

A.Title：What Will Happen If China Enters WTO？

B.Word Limit： about 200 words

C.Your composition should be based on the Outline given in Chinese below：

1.每个中国人都盼望中国加入世界贸易组织。

2.a.加入世贸组织，国家和人民都将大大受益； b.加入世贸组织，也会带来一些不利影响，如国有企业将面临更大的挑战。

3.对中国加入世贸组织感到欣喜之余，我们也应看到随之而来的一些挑战。

例文： What Will Happen If China Enters WTO？

Every Chinese is looking forward to China“s entry into WTO，widely seen as a blessing and a promise of prosperity.It seems to be so at first sight，however，on reflection，we”re convinced that it“s just another coin with two sides.On the one hand，both the nation and people will benefit greatly from China“s entry into WTO.Shut out of WTO，China Dused to be deprived of equal trade opportunities and was placed at a distinct disadvantage in world trade.This situation will change if China enters WTO.In addition，foreign coMPAnies will stream into China and offer great job opportunities，which，in a sense，will relieve the unemployment problem.On the other hand，the entry will impose some negative effects on China.State-owned enterprises in China are undergoing great difficulties，which will be more acute with the flow of foreign competitors into China.In short，excited about the advantages caused by the entry，we should not lose

sight of the severe challenges posed by it.二

Directions：

A.Title： Fast Food

B.Word Limit： about 200 words

C.Your composition should be based on the Outline given in Chinese blew：

1.快餐在中国十分流行，它是现代快节奏社会的最佳反映。

2.a.快餐受欢迎有两条原因；b.然而，从营养角度来讲，快餐却差强人意；3.对快餐还是以偶尔品尝为宜。

例文： Fast Food

Fast food is becoming more popular in China，especially among children and

teenagers.Today，it“s certainly difficult to think of any other single thing that

represents the fast pace of modern society as powerfully as fast food.There are several reasons for its popularity.First，it is very convenient

and saves a lot of time.The trends of modern society seem to all point to one ultimate goal ？D？D saving time，and fast food well serves this purpose.You just go

into a fast food restaurant，order your food，and your food is ready in no time.You can either eat it there or take it away.Second，its popularity is also attributed to the clean and comfortable environment of fast food restaurants，the excellent service，and the guaranteed qualith of food.However，in terms of nutrition，fast food is far from satisfactory.It usually

does not compose a balanced diet and is low in nutritional value.Thus，doctors suggest that people，especially children，eat fast food as little as possible.Although cooking at home is time ？D consuming and the following washing-up tiresome，it offers healthy and delicious meals your body likes and needs.Fast food is only a good choice when you are in a hurry and turn to it once in a while.三

Direction：

A.Write an essay that conveys the information in the following cartoon accoMPAnied by your comments.B.Word Limit： about 200 words

C.Your eassy should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2

营生

祖上以打猎为生

爷爷以卖上等木材为生

父亲以卖劈柴和柴墩为生

儿子以卖根雕原料为生

孙子以卖黄沙为生„„

例文： Preserving Natural Resources

Through the changes in the ways of making a living in a family over several

generations，the cartoon aims at sounding a warning against man“s wasteful use

of natural resources and emphasizing the urgent need to preserve these resources.Ever since man appeared on the earth，man“s survival has been heavily relied

on nature.Almost everything we use in our everyday life comes from nature，ranging

from the food we eat，the water we drink，to the wood which is turned into furiture.With the development of technology and population growth，the amount and range

of materials used has increased at an alarming rate.However，natural resources are

not inexhaustible.Some reserves are already on the brink of exhaustion and there is

no hope of replacing them.The widespread water shortage is an example in point.If

man continued to squander natural resources with no thought for the future，the

later generations would end up selling sand，as is the case in the cartoon，and

the whole world would be in a mess.Time is running out.It is up to us to take effective measures before the

situation gets out of hand.