原标题：2000年考研英语高分作文范文参考
directions: study the following two pictures carefully and write an essay to
1. describe the pictures.
2. deduce the purpose of the drawer of the pictures, and
3. suggest counter-measures.
you should write about 200 words neatly on answer sheet ii a brief history of world commercial fishing
【高分范文】
it is vividly illustrated in the upper cartoon that a variety of fishes were swimming freely in the sea, while only one fishing boat was catching them in 1900. on the contrary, numerous boats were fishing the only one fish in 1995. we are informed that with the increase of commercial fishing, the number of fishes sharply decreased.
the purpose of these pictures is to show us that due attention has to be paid to the decrease of natural resources. to begin with, with the rapid development of world economy, people explore all kinds of natural resources to make profits, such as the ocean fish, oil and gas. furthermore, 
it is known to us all that growing population also need more resources as to satisfy their daily needs.
most importantly, we have not realized the worse destruction suffered by the natural resources and environment. as a consequence, if we let this situation go as it is, we will not leave any resources
to our offspring in the future.
in conclusion, it is imperative for us to take drastic measures to protect natural resources. for one thing, strict laws to protect natural resources must be adopted by our authorities. for another, we should enhance the awareness of people that the resources are extremely vital to us. only in these ways can we protect our natural resources and have a brilliant prospect.
【参考译文】
上面的图片生动的说明了，在 1900 年，海洋中有大量的鱼类，只有一艘捕鱼船。在下面的这幅图中，到 1995 年的时候，无数的捕鱼船正在捕捉海洋里仅有的一条鱼。我们被告知了，商业捕鱼的持续增长使得鱼类的数量急剧减少。
这幅图的目的是告诉我们：对于自然资源的减少，我们应给予足够的注意。首先，随着世界经济的快速发展，人们开发各种各样的自然资源以获利，比如海洋中的鱼类、石油和天然气。此外，众所周知，持续增长的人口同样需要更多的资源来满足日常需要。更重要的是，人们还没有认识到自然资源和环境遭受了更严重的破坏。因此，如果我们放任这种情况发展下去的话，未来我们将不会给我们的后代留下任何资源。
总之，采取严厉的措施去保护自然资源势在必行。一方面，政府必须制定严格的法律来保护自然资源。另一方面，我们应该提高人们的意识：资源对于我们至关重要。只有通过这些途径，我们才能保护我们的自然资源，并有一个美好的前景。返回搜狐，查看更多
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