2015年考研英語已經落下帷幕,英語(一)與英語(二)的寫作難度與往年基本持平,仍然延續了多年以來的命題趨勢,大量借鑒以往考查過的真題成為今年命題最大的特點。其中,英語(一)小作文源于2011年英語(一)小作文,大作文源于2009年大作文;英語(二)小作文源于2010年英語(一)小作文。下面筆者逐一加以解析。
英語(一)
小作文題目
You are going to host a club reading session. Write an email of about 100 words recommending a book to the club members. You should state reasons for your recommendation.

You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
1 " " " " " 命題淵源
2015年考研英語(一)小作文沿用以前的命題方式,仍然考查書信。2011年考研英語(一)小作文就考查過關于電影的推薦信,四年之后考查關于書籍的推薦信,這再次高調說明了歷年真題在備考考研英語寫作時的重要地位。
讀書的話題在國內各種考試中被反復考查。1999年6月四級寫作考查了“選擇性閱讀還是博覽群書”的提綱作文;2003年9月六級寫作考查了關于美國某大學圖書館閱讀偏好的圖表作文;2013年6月四級寫作考查了“文學的重要性”的圖畫作文。在全民沉迷于手機的今天,這個話題頗有實際意義,與今年考研英語大作文考查的關于手機成癮的話題互為呼應。
2 " " " " " 寫作方法
考生可以分三段來寫作此次小作文。第一段可進行自我介紹,說明自己是俱樂部讀書會主持人,并開門見山地交代寫信的目的——推薦書籍。考生需要注意的是,英文中沒有書名號,寫作時涉及的書名、雜志名可使用下劃線來表示(編注:書寫體用下劃線表示,在印刷體中用斜體表示),文章、詩歌、電影的名稱可使用雙引號來表示。第二段具體說明兩三點推薦該書的原因。第三段進行總結,再次表明寫推薦信的目的——推薦書籍。
3 " " " " " 參考范文
Dear Friends,
As the host of the upcoming reading session, I am writing this email to recommend my favorite book to you, Tao Te Ching, which is written by Lao Tzu.
The primary causes of my recommendation are as follows. To begin with, it is one of the best-loved classical books in China and even universally popular throughout the world. In addition, the book encapsulates the main tenets of Taoism, and upholds a way of being as well as a philosophy and a religion.
I hope the above information will help you come to know the book. If you need any further information about it, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
大作文題目
Write an essay of 160~200 words based on the following picture. In your essay, you should
1) describe the picture briefly,
2) interpret its intended meaning, and
3) give your comments.
You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET. (20 points)
1 " " " " " "命題淵源
2015年考研英語(一)連續第16次考查圖畫作文,且此次考查的話題是反復考查過的流行文化話題。此話題之前已考查過五次,分別為1993年的提綱作文“電視廣告”、2006年的圖畫作文“偶像崇拜”、2009年的圖畫作文“網絡的‘近’與‘遠’”和2010年英語(二)的圖表作文“手機入網”。如果考生背過2009年的范文或2010年英語(二)的范文,就可以借鑒其中的很多表達。同時,這也是考研英語寫作在六年之內第三次考查手機這一話題,而且今年考查的話題與2009年圖畫作文“網絡的‘近’與‘遠’”十分相似,幾乎可以算是原題重考。
手機或上網成癮這一話題在國內其他英語類寫作考試中曾經被反復考查,分別為2007年專四的提綱作文“是否應該網上交友”、2012年六級的圖畫作文“網絡對人際關系的影響”、2013年四級的三篇圖畫作文“網絡對人們溝通方式的影響”“網絡對學習的影響”和“過度使用手機的后果”。可見,四、六級考試經常考查的話題也是考研英語寫作常考的話題,考生在復習考研英語寫作時不妨翻翻四、六級考試的寫作題目。
2 " " " " " 寫作方法
考生寫作時,第一段應描述圖畫,可以寫成三句話。首句可進行總體描述:人物(四個年輕人)+動作(玩手機)+環境(飯桌旁)。第二句可進行細節描述:四個人面對滿桌豐盛菜肴無動于衷,沉迷于手機。末句按照文字說明寫即可:這提醒我們手機時代的聚會像什么樣子。第二段應進行意義闡釋,考生可以使用因果、舉例、正反、聯系現實等論證手段。需要注意的是,手機有利有弊,最好不要完全批判,而應進行正反論證,具體闡明手機的優缺點,并使用論據加以支持。第三段可給予結論或建議措施,呼吁人們合理利用手機的優點,同時避免沉迷,與2009年真題“網絡的‘近’與‘遠’”的寫法有異曲同工之妙。
3 " " " " " 參考范文
As is shown in the portrayal, four youngsters are sitting at a table, ready to have dinner. Unfortunately, instead of eating and drinking in front of a variety of delicious and nutritious dishes, each of them is holding a mobile phone and is staring at the screen, with no thought of chatting or eating at all. Here we are reminded what a gathering looks like in the era of mobile phones.
Like the Internet, mobile phones benefit people hugely. With mobile phones, one’s home can become a library, a school, an office and an entertainment center. All transactions, from banking to shopping, can be performed electronically and all information, from train schedules to discount-price goods, are available at the press of a button. Despite the increase in efficiency and convenience brought about by digital products, the changes they bring could very well lead to potentially adverse consequences. For example, as nearly all activities could be conducted on mobile phones, we could all become isolated, never feeling any need to leave the screen. It would be misfortunate that we become so addicted to the virtual world that we are seldom exposed to face-to-face social interactions.
According to the preceding discussion, it is readily apparent that the mobile phone, as an increasingly popular form of communication among people, has both its positive sides and negative sides. For certain, the mobile phone can be used by young people in productive and useful ways. However, the adolescents must set time limits on the use of digital products. Otherwise, their academic work and social life will eventually pay the price.
英語(二)
小作文題目
Suppose your university is going to host a summer camp for high school students. Write a notice to
1) briefly introduce the camp activities, and
2) call for volunteers.
You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not use your name or the name of your university. Do not write your address. (10 points)
1 " " " " " 命題淵源

在連續五年考查書信之后,2015年考研英語(二)小作文考查了告示這一文體。這個文體在考研英語大綱中并未提及,但教育部考試中心的《全國碩士研究生入學統一考試英語(一)、英語(二)考試分析》已提及。
2006年6月和2007年6月的四級寫作也曾考查過告示,分別是招募志愿者的告示和社團招新的海報。2010年考研英語(一)小作文也曾考查過招募志愿者的告示。今年英語(二)小作文即來自于2006年6月四級寫作和2010年考研英語(一)小作文,幾乎可以算作原題重考。
2 " " " " " 寫作方法
在寫作告示時,考生應該注意告示的寫作格式。首先,考生應在第一行中央寫標題,如果不知道寫什么標題,可以直接寫Notice。其次,考生可以在標題右下方寫日期,格式為“月+日+年”。接著,考生開始寫正文部分,可以寫1~3段,時態以現在時與將來時為主。最后,考生在正文的右下方寫落款,可以落款為The Students’ Union,千萬不要寫自己的真實姓名或校名。
考生在寫正文時,第一段主要介紹寫作目的,應包含告示的五大要素:活動目的、主辦方、活動內容、地點和時間。第二段按題目的提綱要求具體說明夏令營的活動。第三段同樣按照題目的提綱要求來寫,即招募志愿者,并說明報名時間和地點。
3 " " " " " 參考范文
Volunteers Needed
June 1, 2015
In order to improve high school students’ abilities and to enrich their after-class activities, our university is going to hold a summer camp on our campus this summer vacation.
The high school students will take part in various activities, including speeches and debates, group discussions and so on. The variety of activities which we organize could, first of all, enable the high school students to develop a range of practical skills and show their outstanding abilities. What is more, their active participation will help strengthen their sense of responsibility and interpersonal relationships.
Those who are interested in being volunteers may sign up with their class monitors before June 10, 2015. Come and join us now.
The Students’ Union
大作文題目
Write an essay based on the following chart. In your writing, you should
1) interpret the chart, and
2) give your comments.

You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)
1 " " " " " 命題淵源
繼2010年考查電信產業、2011年考查汽車產業、2014年考查城鄉人口之后,2015年考研英語(二)大作文第四次考查了經濟這一話題,這次涉及的是居民消費。這也表明經濟話題仍是英語(二)考生最應該關注的話題。
2 " " " " " 寫作方法
從2010年開始,英語(二)大作文只有兩點提綱,但最好寫成三段。首段描述圖表,首句應寫總體描述:主題(春節假期花銷比例)+對象(我國某市居民)。接下來應進行細節描述,描述占比最高的是新年禮物,并介紹交通、聚會吃飯與其他花費的占比。第二段最好進行原因分析,解釋為什么新年禮物的占比最高。第二段的首句最好為主題句,起承上啟下的過渡作用,然后考生可以接著具體說明兩三點原因。第三段可預測圖表發展趨勢,進行歸納總結或提出建議措施。
3 " " " " " 參考范文
The pie chart above clearly illustrates the distribution of residents’ spending during the Spring Festival vacation in a certain city in China. From the statistics given, we can see that the largest portion of spending is on New Year’s presents, approximately 40%, whereas spending on transport, get-togethers and dining, and other areas, only account for about 20% each.
The fundamental reasons why people spend most on New Year presents may be summarized as follows. To start with, giving New Year gifts is a good way to celebrate the most important festival in China and share your delights with each other. Second, giving New Year’s presents can show the closeness of your relationship with others. In addition, compared with presents sent on other occasions, New Year presents might be more unforgettable since they are related to the most significant occasion in China. For instance, I still remember the first New Year gift my best friend Leo gave me.
In summary, people are willing to spend a lot on Spring Festival presents for many reasons. But above all, gifts exchanges on this special occasion embody the best wishes for the coming New Year.