2014年MTI翻译硕士英语 考研写作模拟真题三(含标准答案)[精品].doc

2014年MTI翻译硕士英语 考研写作模拟真题三 （含标准答案） MTI考研迅速提分材料 认真学习可以得到400分 搞定一切学校 文章来源：/luckymti 整理：博文MTI 模考题三：人生哲理 Directions: The famous American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: “Man is his own star, and the soul that can render an honest and a perfect man; (and) commands all light, all influence, all fate. ”（人是他自己的命运之星，是可臻于诚实完美的人类的灵魂，他掌握着所 有的光明、所有的影响、所有的命运）Yet while many people subscribe to the ideal of self-independence, others point out that independence is not without limitations or drawbacks. In your view, is it beneficial for individuals to depend highly on themselves? 标准答案 Self-dependence 第一段：While some people attempt to lead a life of complete self-dependence, others prefer to rely on the assistance of friends, relatives or neighbors whenever and wherever possible. This raises the question: Is it better to be self-reliant or, instead, to rely on those around us? In my opinion, while self-reliance is an important quality that everyone should strive to develop, it is also important that we know how to enlist（取得）and accept the support of others. 第二段：One reason that self-dependence is a valuable attribute is that it can improve our efficiency and productivity（生产力）. In our everyday lives, there will always be occasions when we are unable to obtain outside assistance and have to depend on our own knowledge and problem-solving skills. In these situations, people who habitually rely on others will find themselves at a loss and end up sitting around idly（无 所事事地）until they can be “saved”. In contrast, those who trust their own powers and judgment will find a creative solution to the problem at hand（现实问题）, enabling them to be more productive and successful. 第三段： In addition to fostering（养成）greater efficiency （高效）in our daily lives, self-dependence can also help to make life more meaningful. Because self-reliant individuals possess confidence in their own abilities, they also tend to be more willing to try new things on their own. For example, they might teach themselves h