Directions:

　　For this part you are allowed 30 minutes towrite an essay commenting on the remark “The greatest use of life is to spend it for somethingthat will outlast it.” You can give examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you will do to make your life moremeaningful. You should write at least 150 words but no morethan 200 words.

　　范文

　　The famous saying “The greatest use of life is to spend it for somethingthat will outlast it” israther thought-provoking, which tells us the real meaning of life. It is contemporary social issue in China with common interests andpermanent value.

　　In my view, there are good reasons to undertake meaningful things that exert positive and profound influence on thesociety, such as protecting theenvironment, helping vulnerable groups as well as promoting education. To illustrate, Abraham Lincolnneverwavered in his devotion to democracy and equality, whose life has become an inspiration in the United States and throughout the whole world.His life, though limited, definitely lasts longer, and is a life worth living. Likewise, a young person who aspires tobe a great writer might decide to buy some literarybooks or spend weekends writing and refining his works. Without any aspiration, he might simply end upspending all his spare time surfingonline or playing Internet games.

　　In brief, a meaningful life serves to motivate and guide us in our daily lives.It provides us with the focus and direction that enable us to work towardsaccomplishing a special goal, objective or task.