Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Optimism is the Road to a Promising Future by commenting on the Tagore’ saying, "If you shed tears when you miss the sun, you will also miss the stars." You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

Optimism is the Road to a Promising Future

Our history has been filled with a variety of enlightening sayings, and the following is no exception: if you shed tears when you miss the sun, you will also miss the stars. This remark can be naturally associated with the significance of optimism: if one intends to witness a promising future, it is advisable for him to be optimistic.

历史上有很多发人深省的话语，下面这个就不例外：“如果你为错过太阳而流泪，那么你可能还会错过星星。”该评论使人很自然地联想到乐观的重要性：假如一个人想要看到光明的未来，他最好应该保持乐观。

Optimism is the key to success in all fields of activity, and it can be likened to the road to a promising future. (排比句：重点背三个动词：bring, arouse, help)First, as a vital psychological quality, optimism brings us power, arouses our enthusiasm for work, and helps us overcome difficulties. (强调句式：一定能写)Second, it is optimistic attitude that enables people to build up confidence, hope and courage. （所有作文万能句）As a matter of fact, successful people have come to realize the necessity of optimism in life, work and study.

乐观是各行各业成功的关键，而且它可以被比作通向光明未来的道路。首先，作为一种极其重要的心态，乐观会带给我们极大的动力，让我们对工作充满热情、帮助我们战胜困难。同时，正是一种乐观的心态使得人们积累了自信，希望和勇气。事实上，成功人士们早已经意识到乐观在生活工作和学习中的必要性。

(观点)As a college student, I am firmly convinced that optimism is the road to success. （建议：一定写上）Thus, we should educate, advocate and encourage our friends and classmates to cultivate optimism.( 如果字数不够：结尾展望未来：If we try our utmost to do so, the future of our life will be hopeful, promising and rosy.) （223 words）

作为一名大学生，我坚信乐观就是成功之路。因此，我们应该鼓励、倡导和支持朋友和同学们去培养乐观精神。 （假如我们能尽最大努力这样做，未来生活一篇美好。）

第一篇作文可以写如下话题：A strong will(11年12月), confidence, cooperation or teamwork, courage, patience, practice(97年)，a good preparation(11年12月六级主题)，perseverance, modesty, diligence, unity, knowledge, sense of happiness, punctuality, a willing heart, 志愿者精神（volunteers）.

My View on Charity

1. 近年，部分慈善机构或个人受到批评质疑

2. 出现这种现象原因（重点背诵段）

3. 我的看法

Charity brings the society power, arouses people’s enthusiasm for life, and help others to overcome difficulties. However, after several scandals, it has become a trend for the public to criticize and doubt charity organizations or individuals. A case in point is China Red Cross, whose fame was spoiled by Guo Meimei.

It is evident that the causes of this phenomenon are diverse. In the first place, the disordered charity management is the root cause of criticism. Why? Charity organizations in mounting/ large numbers have not come to realize the problems in their management, budget and raising money. In the second place, the lack of public’s trust constitutes another major cause. Based on a survey on the Internet, because of some negative cases, a majority of people admit that they are unwilling to donate or help others through charitable activities or organizations.

As a college student, I am firmly convinced that it is exceedingly necessary for the public to be involved in charity. However, we should advocate and encourage organizations to reform charitable activities.