Directions:Study the following picture carefully and write anessay in which you should

　　1) describe the picture,

　　2) interpret its meaning, and

　　3) point out its implications in our life.

　　【参考范文】

　　This simple picture represents a situation that every person must face: when approaching ajunction, which direction should one choose?

　　Most viewers can empathize with the sense of hesitation and uncertainty embodied insuch an image. Without exception, everyone has to make choices in life, whether they concernschool, career, or love. While some choices are simple, one cannot avoid the task of makingdifficult decisions.

　　Choices are often directly related to one's happiness. University students,for example, facea hard and crucial decision upon graduating. Many students have difficulty deciding whether tocontinue studying or begin developing a career. Every individual is different, and one must takethe factors of one's personal life into consideration. In addition to an awareness of specificcircumstances, however, making the right choice also depends on correct appraisal of oneself.

　　In order to choose correctly, therefore, one must be both realistic and self aware.Furthermore, once having made a decision, one should seriously accept and pursue the pathone has chosen, and strive towards the realization of one's goal with spirit.