Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should
1) describe the drawing,
2) interpret its implications, and
3) give your comments.
You should write 160—200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)
对保健食品的反思(Afterthought on Nurishments)
As can be seen from the picture, a middle-aged man holds a plate with a bowl, a pair of chopsticks, and a jar of nourishment, murmuring "to live well up to the 22nd century, it is really helpful to build up good health with nourishments." His face is as dull as dead water, his tongue is stuck out of his mouth and his posture is strange, knees bent, leaning forward.
This cartoon poses a serious problem worthy of careful reflection: “What is a positive attitude towards nourishment?” Misconception prevails nowadays all over the world that nourishment can make the weak strong and the sick healthy. For those believing in this kind of theory, such omnipotent nourishment is all-cures. So they take this kind of ‘magical nourishment’ excessively. However, something is far from the truth. Taking nourishment to ensure your health is nothing but an illusion. Moreover, a great amount of fake nourishment are flooded with in the markets, which will thus deteriorate your health after continual use.
Now let’s draw a conclusion from this cartoon: a wish is a wish, no matter how sweet it is. A good wish, however, doesn’t mean a real life! In reality, life blooms with doing exercises and taking part in sports. Besides, proper diets are also a rewarded way to keep you fit and healthy. Give up the idea of “more nourishment and more health and you will build a muscular body in the long run. [244 words]
