作文是考生復(fù)習(xí)的重點和難點，背誦一些作文素材有助于作文得高分，下面是四六級頻道為大家整理的《2017年12月英語四級作文范文：前人栽樹 后人乘涼》一文，一起來看看吧。
Directions:
How can we meet the needs of today without diminishing the capacity of futuregenerations to meet theirs Sustainable development implies a broad view of human welfare, along term perspective about social development. Write an essay which should cover:
1) describing the set of drawings below,
2) stating its main idea, and
3) giving your comment.
【范文】
The images above are both meaningful andinstructive: this man's hard work is not only forhisown benefit, but also for the benefit of futuregenerations.
The pictures serve to remind us that theexistence of our current happiness andvaluablenational heritage is due to the struggles ofour predecessors.
We, in turn, should also work hard in order to guarantee the comfort and safetyofgenerations to come. Sustainable development has become a topic of heated debate inrecentyears. While it is justifiable to satisfy current demands, we cannot neglect the needsof ourdescendants in the process. Our children also depend on Earth's natural resources andweshould not deprive them of such necessities.
Unfortunately, many people only think of their short?term, personal interests. Anentireforest might be clear?cut, in the interest of making a profit, without a single tree plantedin itsplace. This inconsiderate attitude towards the welfare of our descendants, as welltheindifference to the outcome of such reckless actions, can only turn Earth into a coldandlifeless planet. People must be taught to appreciate Earth as not only their home, but alsothehome of our children and grandchildren, as well as all other plants and animals.
While making great efforts to increase our current quality of life, we mustsimultaneouslyconsider how our actions will affect future lives.