第一节 短文写作总结概述

　　考研作文有一个演变的过程，早些年考过这样一些作文题目：

　　1991年真题

　　DIRECTIONS:

　　A. Title: WHERE TO LIVE—IN THE CITY OR THE COUNTRY?

　　B. Time limit: 40 minutes

　　C. Word limit: 120～150 words (not including the given opening sentence)

　　D. Your composition should be based on the OUTLINE below and should start with the given opening sentence:“Many people appreciate the conveniences of the city.”

　　E. Your composition must be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET.

　　OUTLINE:

　　1. Conveniences of the city

　　2. Attractions of the country

　　3. Disadvantages of both

　　4. My preference

　　1992年真题

　　DIRECTIONS:

　　A. Title: FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PARENT AND CHILD

　　B. Time limit: 40 minutes

　　C. Word limit: 120～150 words (not including the given opening sentence)

　　D. Your composition should be based on the OUTLINE below and should start with the given opening sentence:“Nowadays there is often a misunderstanding between parent and child.”

　　E. Your composition must be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET.

　　OUTLINE:

　　1. Present situation: Lack of communication between parent and child

　　2. Possible reasons:

　　1) Different likes and dislikes

　　2) Misunderstanding

　　3) Others

　　3. Suggestions:

　　1) For parents

　　2) For children

　　1993年真题

　　DIRECTIONS:

　　A. Title: ADVERTISEMENT ON TV

　　B. Time limit: 40 minutes

　　C. Word limit: 120～150 words (not including the given opening sentence)

　　D. Your composition should be based on the OUTLINE below and should start with the given opening sentence: “Today more and more advertisements are seen on the TV screen.”

　　E. Your composition must be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET.

　　OUTLINE:

　　1. Present state

　　2. Reasons

　　3. My comments

　　……

　　1997年真题

　　Directions:

　　A. Study the following set of pictures carefully and write an essay in no less than 150 words.

　　B. Your essay must be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET II.

　　C. Your essay should cover all the information provided and meet the requirements below:

　　1. Write out the messages conveyed by the cartoon.

　　2. Give your comments.

　　从1997年开始，作文既没有了标题(2002年例外)，又少了篇首句，而且分段式提纲变成了大致的内容要求。增加了图画或表格，要求对其中的信息进行描述和理解。

　　1998年的题目就更加新颖了，提示信息是一幅图画，题目如下：

摘自：《2013考研英语写作高分攻略》