For the first time in centuries, hundreds of millions of Chinese are now enjoying a measure of material wealth. But the environment is taking tolls. Soil, air, water and wildlife suffer as more big industries demand extra energy, and more people call for supplies of food. Write an essay of about 300 words on

Should We Achieve Growth at the Expense of Environment？

In the first part of your writing you should present your thesis statement, and in the second part you should support the thesis statement with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

Write your composition on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.