试题出自试卷《中南大学2017年考博英语真题》

【写作思路】
开头段：引出话题：个人素养和价值是一个人一生中不断发展的两个因素；提出自己的观点：个人素养和价值是相互交织的，既可以相互促进，也可以相互制约。
主体段：论证观点：1.相互促进；2.相互制约。
结尾段：重申观点，提出设想。

【参考范文】

Personal qualities and values are two factors that develop throughout one’s lifetime. The former determines an individual’s integration into society, including their conduct, knowledge, and the way they treat and interact with others. Values, on the other hand, depend on the impact and contribution one makes to society and are implicitly respected and loved, as well as explicitly achieving status. In my view, personal qualities and values are intertwined and can both promote and restrict each other.
On one hand, personal qualities can enhance and enrich one’s values. For example, a person with good manners and a strong moral character is more likely to be respected and trusted by others, which can lead to greater achievements and a higher social status. On the other hand, strong values can also cultivate and improve personal qualities. A person with a clear sense of purpose and a commitment to making a positive impact on society may be more likely to engage in self-improvement and learning, leading to the development of a wide range of personal qualities. At the same time, however, personal qualities and values can also restrict each other. For example, a person with poor manners and a lack of integrity may struggle to be respected and trusted by others, limiting their opportunities for personal and professional growth. Similarly, a person with weak values may lack the motivation to improve themselves and may not strive to develop their personal qualities.
Overall, I believe that personal qualities and values are both mutually supportive and constraining, and will continue to evolve and change throughout one’s lifetime. In 40 years, I hope to have developed a strong set of personal qualities that enable me to interact effectively with others and contribute positively to society.

个人素养和价值之我见