History proves that many famous artists and scientists are only successful because of their continued efforts, even after numerous failures. One might recall Leonardo DaVinci's drawing of an egg, Wang Xi Zhi practicing handwriting, or Thomas Edison inventing the light bulb, for example. The fable that tells us that even water can eventually pierce through stone also points to the importance of patience and diligence. We should take such stories and histories into account and remember the importance of fundamentals; remember that one can build a pyramid only if one is willing to work with small stones. People would be wise to abandon rash inclinations and instead try in earnest. Perseverance is sure to lead to success. 　　

译文：

瞥一眼金字塔，看见其美丽壮观的景象，敬畏之情就会油然而生。然而，走近仔细再看，人们会很吃惊地发现如此宏伟的建筑皆由普通的石头砌成。

大多数人都熟悉这个谚语：罗马不是一天建成的。像金字塔这样壮丽雄伟的建筑也同样不能如此快地轻易建成。就像罗马城的伟大是由各个小的部分组合起来的一样，金字塔也如构建它的石头一样坚固。金字塔的形象告诉我们伟大的成功实际上就是集腋成裘。历史上，许多有名的艺术家和科学家都是由于他们不断的努力才获得成功的，尽管屡屡失败他们也在所不惜。例如，人们可能会想到莱昂纳多·达芬奇画蛋，王羲之练习书法和托马斯·爱迪生发明电灯的故事。“水滴石穿”这个寓言也喻意耐心和勤奋的重要性。我们应该重视这些故事和历史，牢记打好基础的重要性；且还要记住人只有在他愿意堆砌小石块时才能建造起金字塔。人们摒弃急躁冒进并代之以严肃认识是明智之举。坚持不懈必定会走向成功。

富裕与贫穷

三、Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should

1) describe the drawing,

2) interpret its meaning, and

3) put forward your relevant suggestions.

You should write about 160—200 words neatly ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)

参考范文

As is vividly betrayed in the drawing above, a person shakes off poverty by way of rational laws and regulations. The drawing gives us much food for thought and means a lot.

The implied meaning of the drawing can be illustrated as follows. To begin with, poverty in our life can be totally changed. When we encounter poverty, we must establish our confidence to shake off poverty. In other words, we must look ahead and try our best like the person in the drawing. Having enough courage to face challenge is the subjective condition of shaking off poverty. What’s more, rational laws and regulations set up by our government is the precondition of shaking off poverty. Since we are living in a society ruled by laws, nothing can be guaranteed without the rational laws and regulations established by our government. In one word, one’s confidence and relevant rational laws and regulations are the right ways to affluence.

My suggestions concerning poverty shaking-off can be illustrated as follows. In the first place, our government should set up more rational laws and regulations, especial preferential policies, for those still living in poverty. Besides, the people living in poverty should not lose hope and should instead take immediate action to take advantage of the rational laws and regulations in order to shake off poverty. (221 words)