Part I Writing
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay commenting on the saying “Listening is more important than talking.” You can cite examples to ilustrate the importance of paying attention to others’ opinions. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
参考范文
Listening is more important than talking（新东方版）
It is no exaggeration to say that listening is more important than talking. For instance, without listening, a baby won’t know how to speak; without enough listening, we cannot speak English fluently; without listening carefully in classroom, we cannot follow our teachers.
There are several reasons to account for the importance of listening. First and foremost, only by listening to others carefully can we understand their points of views. Secondly, more listening can not only broaden our horizons, but also helps us absorb others’ wisdom. Last but not least, listening is an input and talking is an output.It is unwise to voice our opinions in those topics that we are unfamiliar with.
As an old Chinese old saying goes, silence is gold. Therefore, in my humble opinion, it is of great significance for us to spend more time in listening instead of rushing to speak.