四六级

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On Maintaining Trust by commenting on the saying, “It takes years to build trust, and a few seconds to destroy it. ” You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

　　参考范文：

　　(主题评论)If individuals intend to acquire and enjoy long-time trust from either family members, friends, colleagues or acquaintances, it is advisable for them to cherish. (话语引出)Hence, when hearing the saying --It takes years to build trust, and a few seconds to destroy it.--we can perceive/appreciate its connotations.

　　(话语联系主题)Apparently, this saying can be naturally associated with the significance of maintaining trust. (现象)In daily communication,it is a common expectation for a host of people to enjoy a harmonious relation with others. (强调句：意义)It is a trustful relation that enables us to live in comfort, to work in efficiency, and to study in confidence. (相关人 感受：排比)However, an increasing number of people find it easy to gain others’ trust for one time, but they find it hard to maintain trust for a long time. (举例：排比)Two examples can be given: if a student cheats in a test, he may not be trusted by teachers for a term; if an employee lies to his boss for minor matters, he may gain no opportunity of promotion in future. (总结)As a matter of fact, intelligent people in large numbers have come to realize the significance of maintaining trust in work and life.

　　(号召)Do bear in mind: maintaining trust ensures a harmonious relation in communication. (观点:排比递进)I, as a youngster, am convinced that it is exceedingly necessary for college students to build trust with friends and classmates, but it is of greater necessity to maintain trust.