Write an essay based on the chart. In your writing, you should
1) interpret the chart, and
2) give your comments.
You should write about 150 words.
参考答案：The pie chart illustrates the different sources of carbon emissions. As can be seen, business electricity accounts for 28% of the emissions, followed by cars and trucks (26%). A further 25% is from business heating, and 10% from home heating. The remaining shares are occupied by home electricity (7%) and MBTA (4%).
It is immediately evident that carbon emissions from business electricity and vehicles take up over half of the total share. I think measures need to be taken to curb the rampant emissions from these two sources. For instance, emission taxes could be levied on car users on a cascading basis. Similar pricing scheme could be adopted for business electricity consumption. Each business has a certain quota for the tax-free consumption, but for the extra usage of business electricity, emission tax is imposed. It is hoped that taxation would discourage the unnecessary and excessive use of vehicles and business electricity, so as to lessen carbon emissions.
系统解析：
该图表显示了碳排放来源的分布情况。从图表可见，商业用电和交通工具是主要的排放源。根据这一思路，并按照题目要求，全文可以安排如下：
第一段描述图表。
第二段提出个人看法：通过征收碳排放税的方式来遏制人们过度使用商业用电和交通工具。
精彩语句：
1. For instance, emission taxes could be levied on car users on a cascading basis.（举例说明具体措施）
例如，我们可以对汽车用户征收阶梯式排放税。
2. It is hoped that taxation would discourage the unnecessary and excessive use of vehicles and business electricity, so as to lessen carbon emissions.（进行总结并发出呼吁）
希望能通过税收的方式来避免人们过度使用交通工具和商业用电，以减少碳排放。
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Write an essay based on the chart. In your writing, you should
1) describe the chart, and
2) give your comments.
You should write about 150 words.
参考答案：The pie chart provides a summary about how energy is used in our homes. As can be seen, appliances and lighting, and space heating contribute equally 34% of the energy used. A further 13% is taken up by water heating, followed by electric A/C (11%). The remaining 8% is consumed by refrigerators.
It is useful to note that household appliances, lighting and space heating account for a large amount of energy consumption in our homes. The survey results are particularly important for the manufacturers of appliances, lighting and heaters. To enable people to live a green and environmentally-friendly life, manufacturers could improve the design and performance of their products. For instance, energy-saving lights, with voice-activated technology embedded, could be designed to reduce the unnecessary use of electricity. Besides, appliances that are powered by alternative energy, such as solar and wind powers, could be promoted among people.
In conclusion, technology, if harnessed properly, could save a great amount of energy.
系统解析：
该图表显示了家庭用户的能源使用分布。从图表可见，大部分能源用于电器、照明以及供暖。根据这一思路，并按照题目要求，全文可以安排如下：
第一段描述图表。
第二段提出个人看法：制造商可以改善技术，设计出节能的产品。另外，可鼓励人们使用替代能源，以节约能源。
第三段总结全文。
精彩语句：
1. The pie chart provides a summary about how energy is used in our homes.（综述图表内容）
饼图总结了家庭用户如何使用能源的情况。
2. To enable people to live a green and environmentally-friendly life, manufacturers could improve the design and performance of their products.（向电器等制造商提出建议）
要让人们过上绿色、环保的生活，制造商要改善产品的设计和性能。
