《双城记》（查尔斯狄更斯）

我今日所做的事远比我往日的所作所为更好，更好；

我今日将享受的安息远比我所知的一切更好，更好。

It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done;

It is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known.

《飘》（玛格丽特米切尔）

毕竟，明天又是另外的一天呢。

After all, tomorrow is another day.

Topic 1

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Reading Classics or Popular Books? following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

1. 书在我们生活中起着重要作用

2. 有些人认为应该读经典著作，有些人则认为应该读畅销书

3. 在我看来……

Reading Classics or Popular Books?

Books are good companions in our lives. Every time we are bored or down, we can always turn to a book at hand, which instantly opens a new world to us, where we can lead different lives and experience various adventures.

People’s view differs with regard to whether to read classics or popular books. Some claim that we should read classics as they offer us an access to the great wisdom of the literature giants at home and abroad. Reading these books enlightens us and makes us think about our lives. In contrast, other people believe that we should read popular books as they are easy to understand and can relieve our pressure from a burdened life in such a hustle and bustle world.

As far as I am concerned, we should read both kinds of books. Classics help us form our values and outlook on life, while popular books make our lives more colorful.

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读经典著作还是畅销书？

书是我们生活中的好伙伴。每当我们感到无聊和失落时，我们总能向手边的书寻求帮助。它们即刻就为我们展开一个全新的世界，在那里我们可以过各式人生、经历各种冒险。

关于应该读经典著作还是读畅销书，人们的看法各异。有人声称我们应该读经典著作，因为经典著作为我们提供了一个学习国内外文坛巨匠伟大智慧的途径。阅读这些书使我们得到启迪，也促使我们对人生进行思考。相反，另一些人认为我们应当读畅销书，因为畅销书易于理解，能够为我们在这熙熙攘攘的世界里的沉重生活减轻压力。

在我看来，两种书我们都要读。学习经典著作能帮助我们形成价值观和世界观；而畅销书则使我们的生活更多彩。

Topic 2

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How Should College Students Spend Their Spare Time? You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

How Should College Students Spend Their Spare Time?

College is a place where students arrange their own studies and take part in all kinds of activities as they like. Thus, plenty of time is left at college students’ disposal.

How should college students spend their spare time then? Firstly, it will be very beneficial to brush up a foreign language, so going to an English corner or taking some language courses will be a good way of spending the spare time. Secondly, developing personal interest could also be a good after-school activity. For instance, learning to play some musical instrument or learning painting can bring fun to one’s life and help enlarge one’s circle of friends.

College years are very precious, for we are young enough to pick up new skills quickly and old enough to face many challenges. Therefore, it is very important and meaningful to make good use of the spare time in college.

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大学生应如何利用课余时间?

大学是一个学生自由安排学习和参与各种活动的地方。这样一来，学生就有了许多空闲时间可以自由支配。

大学生该如何利用课余时间？首先，提高外语水平十分有益，因此，去英语角或者选修一些语言课程是利用课余时间的好方法。其次，发展个人兴趣也是很好的课余活动。比如，学习弹奏乐器或绘画，这些都能为生活带来欢乐，并且有助于扩大朋友圈。

大学时代是非常宝贵的，因为我们正青春年少，能够快速学习新技能，也足够成熟以迎接许多挑战。因此，好好利用大学课余时间非常重要并且很有意义。

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《荆棘鸟》（考琳麦卡洛）

但是，把荆棘刺入胸膛的那一刻，我们是知道的，明明白白。然而，我们依然要这么做，把荆棘刺入胸膛，彻彻底底。

But we, when we put the thorns in our breasts, we know. We understand. And still we do it. Still we do it.

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《野棕榈》（福克纳）

她不在了，一半的记忆也已不存在；如果我不在了，那么所有的记忆也将不在了。是的，他想：在悲伤与虚无之间我选择悲伤。

She was gone,and I lost about half memory of her.If one day I was gone,all the memory of her would gone with me. Yes, he think: if I have to choose one from sorrow and nothing, I will choose sorrow.

《海边的卡夫卡》（村上春树）

最终，你坠入沉眠。当你再度醒来，一切都未曾改变。你已融入新的世界。

You finally fall asleep. And when you wake up, it's true. You are part of a brand-new world.