Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic Do We Need “Never give up”? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

　　1. “永不言弃”一直被认为是一种积极的生活态度，是个人成功的关键因素

　　2. 但是，也有人认为适当的放弃才是明智的选择

　　3. 你对此的看法及理由

　　【范文】

　　Do We Need “Never give up”?

　　It is widely accepted that “Never give up”, a strong and positive life attitude, is the key for individual success on the grounds that permanent persistence may boost our confidence, strengthen our will, and provide us a second chance for success when we are in hardship. However, others argue that sensible abandonment is more precious than blind persistence because the wise one should choose the most suitable area for himself/herself.

　　In my opinion, we need to learn to give up timely. The most immediate reason is that we should adjust our aim carefully in order to go ahead continuously. Sometimes, to give up those unrealistic targets is essential for success. Besides, the attitude “Never give up” exhausts us both mentally and physically. Only through learning to give up can we lead a pleasant and relaxing life. Finally, the temporary comprise means a new start, a beginning bringing new hopes, expectations and opportunities for us.

　　Passive as giving up sounds alike, it represents a more mature and realistic mentality. If those opposing this attitude can take into consideration of its benefits, then this may seem acceptable in our lives.

　　需要“永不放弃”吗?

　　“永不放弃”这个强有力的积极的生活态度，被广泛认为是一个人成功的关键因素，因为永恒的坚持可以激发我们的自信，增强我们的信念，还可以在我们身处困难时给我们通向成功的第二次机会。但是，其他人认为适时的放弃比盲目坚持更难能可贵，因为聪明人应该学会选择ta最合适的领域。

　　我认为我们需要学会适时放弃。最主要的原因在于我们应该谨慎地调整目标以便不断前进。有时，放弃不现实的目标对于获得成功来说非常重要。另外，“永不放弃”的态度会让我们的身心感到疲惫。只有学会放弃我们才能拥有愉快放松的生活。最后，暂时的妥协意味着新的开始，一个给我们带来全新的希望、期待和机遇的开始。

　　虽然放弃听上去是被动的，它同时代表着更加成熟和务实的心理。如果那些反对放弃精神的人好好考虑一下它的益处，就会发现它也不是那么难以接受。