Directions: For this part, you are allowed30 minutes to write a short essay on invention. Your essay should include the importance ofinvention and measures to be taken to encourageinvention.You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

　　Of all the elements that promote the developmentof our society, perhaps the most far-reaching hasbeen invention. It is difficult to the point ofimpossibility for people to imagine a time withoutinvention because it is the invention that enhancesour society in all aspects.

　　Invention indeed plays an essential role in our life. Had it not been for it, we could not have lived in amodern society. Invention is momentous and fundamental to people what the soul is vitaland significant to us. Given this, what can we do to cultivate this precious spirit ?

　　The measures, to my mind, are listed as following. To begin with, the authorities concernedshould set up favorable laws and regulations to encourage invention.For example, we canset up the practice of giving premiums to inventors. What is more, the public are expected torealize the significance of invention, so that they can try their best to invent things. Last butnot least, the press should place more value on invention. Though there is a long way to go, Ifirmly believe that our combined efforts will be rewarded at last.

（编辑：赵宁）