题目：
Directions:
A. Study the following cartoon carefully and write an essay in no less than 200 words.
B. Your essay must be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2.
C. Your essay should meet the requirements below:
1) Describe the cartoon,
2) deduce the purpose of the drawer of the picture, and
3) give your comments.
答案：
参考答案：
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主题：Good Neighbors
This cartoon presents in front of us a sharp contrast between two types of neighbors. The two lonely human neighbors seek to hold onto an attitude of indifference towards each other, while the two pet neighbors offer polite and amiable greetings. When we take a walk in any big cities in the modern society, we may often notice such a sad scene in which social etiquettes of great necessity have been dramatically diminishing.
Since most people in most communities are urged to live on an on-the-move lifestyle, they are probably denied opportunities to share their feelings with their friends and relatives and it is inevitable that their pets serve as their good companions. Where there are so many dishonesties going around, they prefer to stay with a dog, which is likely to be faithful to them, particularly in dark situations. An individual appears to be acting ridiculous if he starts conversations with his neighbors, so he often has no alternative but to enjoy the company of his pet dog. That’s why the scene depicted in the cartoon is not uncommon in our daily life.
Our life would be, of course, enjoyable if we have pets. But we would enjoy much more meaningful life in a more harmonious world if the two human neighbors started a talk to each other in a friendly way, just like the two dogs.
