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Part 1 Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying “Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.” You can cite examples to illustrate your points and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problem and be happy, you should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
【参考范文】
To solve problem, to taste happiness
“What is happiness?” is a cliché topic. Everyone has a different definition to the true meaning of happiness. For Franklin Roosevelt, “happiness is not the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” For Elbert Einstein, “if you want to live in a happy life, tie it to the goal, not the people or the things.” Although the two great men grant different definitions to happiness, there is something in common, that is, happiness derives from the capacity to solve problems. I believe that this is true.
There is no denying that life is full of problems. Let’s take environmental pollution for example. Pollution poses a great threat to our existence. Fortunately, this public hazard has drawn our greatly attention and many effective measures are being taking to solve it. In fact, now the public are benefiting more and more from pollution prevention and control. We can enjoy clear air, health food and beautiful scenes again. Isn’t this happiness?
All in all, indeed, equipped with the ability to cope with problems should suppose to be happiness. In other worlds, in the middle of problems lies happiness.
【参考译文】
解决问题，品味幸福
“何为幸福?”这是一个老生常谈的话题。每个人对幸福的真正含义都有不同的定义。对罗斯福而言，“幸福并不只是拥有财富，真正的幸福在于取得的成就和创造带来的激动。”而对爱因斯坦来说：“如果一个人想要生活幸福，他就应该寄希望于目标而不是人或事。”尽管两位伟人对幸福赋予了不同的定义，但是有一点却是共同的，那就是，幸福来源于解决问题的能力。我非常认同这一点。
无可否认，生活中总是充满问题。以环境污染为例。环境污染极大的威胁了我们的生存。幸运地是，这一公害已经引起了人们的极大关注并且诸多有效措施被用来处理该问题。事实上，如今人们从治污当中得到越来越多的好处。我们可以重新享受清新的空气、健康的食物和美丽的风景。这难道不是一种幸福吗?
总之，具备解决问题的能力就是一种幸福。换言之，幸福总在问题中。
文都版2：
On happiness
When it comes to the question “what does happiness mean to you?”, different persons may put forward various answers, some say that happiness is a life entirely free of trouble. While others hold the opinion that happiness is not the absence of problems, but lies in the course to copy with the difficulties. In my opinion, I am strongly in favor of the latter one.
For example, I am weak in spoken English in college, thus in every oral class I am always the silent one, let alone to communicate with my classmates. At that time, how miserable my life is! As time goes on, I gradually realize that I must change it. So I actively take part in English corner. I am not afraid of making mistakes, just in the hope of learning as much as possible from others. In the course of learning, I really get a sense of happiness.
Now I clearly know what happiness is, it is the kind of feelings which we obtain through the course of settling the problem, it is also the sense of achievement which requires us to make great efforts to deal with the trouble.
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Happiness Depends on Solving Problems
There is a saying that happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. Yes, if there are no problems, we will have no development, because the problem can lead us to think and to practice, which makes us develop further. If we have no development, we cannot have true happiness. Therefore, our happiness does not rely on the absence of problems but our ability to deal with them.
If we want to grasp true happiness, we should improve our abilities to deal with them. Now that the problems have appeared, firstly what we should do is not to ignore them but to pay our attention to them. Secondly, we should think about them and analyze what we can do to handle them. Thirdly, put our hands to the solving of the problems.
After you have solved the problems, you will feel very happy, as solving the problems brings you a feeling of achievement. Therefore, if we are encountered with problems in our life, welcome them and solve them. In the process of solving one problem after another, you will feel happier and happier.
文都版4：
To paraphrase our forefathers: Happiness is not the absence fo problems, but the ability to cope with them. The following examples can illustrate this viewpoint.
For example, Mandera, a well-known African political leader, suffers countless misery and faces a series serious problems. However, he is a happy man and easy to admire. Because he eradicates the inequality in Africa and makes a disproportionately contribution to African development.
Take a look around ourselves. The number of students who taking part in the entrance examinations for the postgraduate schools has swollen by about 11% every year. They confront with various problems including learning, psychology, and health. But they still are happy. Because with the help from WenDu the students can develop the ability to address all problems.
To ensure to develop this ability, you can do a lot. For instance, if you are reluctant to tackle problems, you can change thinking mode and eradicate pessimistic attitudes.
