WRITING1.
关于追星
Read carefully the following two excerpts about idolaters in our society, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS, in which you should: 1. summarize the main message of the two excerpts, and then
2. express your opinion towards the idolaters, especially your opinion on the influence of an idol.
You can support yourself with information from the excerpts.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Excerpt 1 The Power of Icon Worship
Nearly in everyone's life, there's someone who is special even though this one has never really got involved in our life. The idols are playing such roles in common people's life. Despite the weal and woe in life, we are not lonely since there's always someone we can follow and get energy from.
Idolaters are a group of people who give huge attention to a certain celebrity. The synonyms for idolaters like fans or even diehard fans are very common in modern society, especially in the teenage groups and college groups. They focus on their idols' life and career closely and always try to know more about them. The great power of icon worship has been shown clearly in our society nowadays.
For these young and innocent students who have very limited life experiences, the idols are their models. Seeing the vigorous images of their idols and learning about their idols' legendary life, the young people are inspired to improve themselves to be better persons. Also, the various obstacles and setbacks these stars have been through are of great educational meaning to young people. Learning from the idols, the idolaters become stronger.
Excerpt 2 Be Lost and Unrealistic
Having an idol does have a positive influence on one's life. Yet being obsessed with the idols and losing oneself is miserable. The sad stories of diehard fans are not fresh in our society. It's common to get excited when thinking of meeting our idols. But it's not normal to think about the idols all the time or immerse in the endless illusions.
Worshipping idols may also increase the risk of losing confidence. Focusing on the idols' life on screen which is usually gorgeous and attractive, idolaters are easy to be dissatisfied with real life circumstances and begin to doubt their own abilities and fate. And when their negative emotions arise, confusions towards life emerge. With time passing by, these idolaters will easily become frustrated by their real and plain life.
The worst part is that many people are worshipping their icons so blindly that they imitate their idols. The celebrities are also human beings. They are not saints and morally blameless. Therefore, it's totally absurd when someone's trying to follow every step of his or her idols.
[范文]
To Be a Rational Fan
The controversy about whether the icon worship influences one's life in a positive way or in a negative way has been around for a long time in our society. Supporters claim that the celebrities are not only the icons on screen, but also the spiritual light that shines on us inside. Yet the opponents have witnessed the blind worship towards stars and they consider that idolaters are easy to focus on the glamorous things and gripe about their real life. From my opinion, having an idol is nothing worth a controversy. But chasing blindly after idols does impact our life.
(Viewpoint)
The very first thing about icon worshipping is not to put your idols on pedestals or to admire them blindly.
(Topic sentence) Never ever be someone who can be deceived by appearance. The influence of an idol is only positive when your idol is not only glamorous, but also a person of integrity. We shall not flip our lid when we are following our idols. The passion we give to the icons is in exchange with the power of self-improving.
Secondly, temperance is necessary in all kinds of emotions.
(Topic sentence) The energy and time in life are limited for everyone. And if too much attention has been paid to the idols, less shall be paid to leading our own life. Idols are like the fitful gleam of stars. They come to our life at night sometimes to soothe us, but we ourselves are the sun that shines in our life.
In all, the influence of icons may vary from person to person. Yet no matter how much we worship a person, we still have a life which needs our own effort to lead. After all, we are unique and we have to be ourselves.
(Conclusion) [解析] 审题立意
随着娱乐产业的迅猛发展,偶像艺人如雨后春笋一般出现。追星也成为我们社会中十分普遍的现象。但是社会上对追星的行为一直是褒贬不一。总体来讲,是批判大于认可。在追星的群体中,年轻人,尤其是学生居多。这些正处在纯真年纪的孩子们沉醉于自己对偶像的美好幻想中。一方面,有了榜样的力量,他们希望自己能变得更好;但是另一方面,许多年轻人追星狂热,导致自己沉迷幻想而脱离现实,这样的追星行为严重影响了他们的学习与生活。每个人都有自己心中的偶像,也会或多或少地在生活中受到偶像的影响。对于追星,考生持有什么态度呢?结合材料,表达自己的看法。
写作框架
1.总结材料中给出的两方面观点。一方面,追星的积极影响使我们更加开朗,我们也能够以偶像为榜样,从而不断提升自己;另一方面,盲目追星会沉迷幻想,迷失自我。
2.发表自己的观点。对偶像的喜欢与崇拜是人人都会有的正常情感,但是,我们的喜欢应该是略带深度且有所节制的。
3.总结观点。追星本身无可厚非,不过,盲目追星不值得提倡。追星族应该正视明星本身也是一份职业,明星也是普通人,不要将其无限美化,甚至神化。
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我对电子游戏的看法
Read carefully the following two excerpts about playing video games, a common phenomenon among adolescents, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS, in which you should: 1. summarize the main message of the two excerpts, and then
2. express your opinion towards playing video games, especially your opinion on whether playing video games should be banned.
You can support yourself with information from the excerpts.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Excerpt 1 The Abyss of the Lost
As many children take video games as the paradise of fun, their parents and teachers are taking video games as rivalries. The reasons that account for the phenomenon are various.
The majority of video game players are young people, especially students. Without a mature and settled philosophy towards life, their devotion to video games could have a terrible impact on their growth. Unquestionably, most video games are accused of eroding the normal life of the youth because of the propagandas of violence and invasions. Under most circumstances, these violent video games breed aggressive thoughts, even if they are not leading to violence directly.
Also, like drugs and gambling, video games are addictive for young people, especially for the students' group. Once they are obsessed with video games, the interest in study shall be discounted. Immersing in the fictitious world could lead to a spontaneous apathy towards real life. The children who are crazy about video games tend to be mute in life, for they have accustomed to the online communications and games have been the most intriguing topic for them.
Excerpt 2 A Shift of View
Video games have always been the ambassador of degenerations and lapses. However, despite the negative views towards it, we should know the other side of the coin.
Research that was published in the
Journal of Experimental Social Psychology has tested the effects of playing so-called "pro-social" video games on children and young adults in three countries. From the answers of their questionnaires and observations, they found that people who spent more time on the game are more likely to cooperate, to share and to help others. The surprising result has overturned the idea that video games are turning children into social people.
Viewing video games peacefully, we will find that many children are only considering it as entertainment which can save them from the pressure of study. They get to see these ingenious challenges in the game and it is like a breath of fresh air. And in recent years, the esports industry is booming. Through different tournaments and attractive prizes, the esports industry is becoming a future trend in our society. Many young people therefore take playing video games as their occupation and they can actually earn fine money by doing this.
[范文]
A Coin Has Two Sides
Nowadays, video games are quite popular among young people, but they are not welcomed by most parents and teachers. And as more and more researchers put their effort into the field, discordant views toward video games have been generated. Some proposed playing video games demoralizes children, for there are so many violent elements in the game and these innocent young people are so likely to be bewitched by it that they leave study behind. However, Against the cliche about video games, many have emphasized the good things about playing video games by stating the positive influence like helping others and being more cooperative. In my opinion, to exterminate playing video games is neither pragmatic nor appropriate. Parents and teachers should give advice on playing video games for the children instead of banning it.
(Viewpoint)
Firstly, the proper guidance is needed.
(Topic sentence) When the sign of addiction is found, we can remind them video games bring ephemeral joys for they are not real instead of punishing the children with severity. And letting the kids be more active in real social life is a good way. We can provide the kids more chances to go to camps and outdoor activities so that they can realize the abundant joy in life.
Secondly, appropriate playing should be allowed after filtration.
(Topic sentence) To avoid the situation that children are smothered by study, we should allow the playing of video games. But the time for playing and the game type should be treated carefully. The video games are heterogeneous. Also, the playing time should be limited and an award system can be formed to motivate children's study so that they won't devote all to the games.
Thirdly, the lack of communication with parents can be a reason that children seek comfort in video games.
(Topic sentence) The problem under the camouflage of playing can be the yearning for love, so more communications between family members are necessary in avoiding overplaying in virtual world.
In conclusion. the judgment towards playing video games should not be made hastily.
(Conclusion) Pros and cons should be considered objectively. After all, the actual needs of the children are primary.
[解析] 审题立意
本题目考查考生对玩电子游戏的看法。青少年沉迷电子游戏是社会十分关注的问题。青少年心智尚未成熟,在游戏里面受到许多不良的,甚至是暴力因素的影响。这样的影响使得孩子们在成长的过程中性格发生改变。有些孩子也因为沉迷于电子游戏而不能自拔,以至于荒废学业。但是,在社会对电子游戏一片唏嘘之声的同时,也有人提出了事实上一些电子游戏使得孩子们更加亲近社会,也更乐于助人。随着电子竞技的流行,很多年轻人也成了专业的玩家。考生在分析两则材料所给的电子游戏利弊的基础上,可以从电子游戏的种类、孩子们玩游戏的时间等方面来写作。
写作框架
1.总结材料中给出的关于玩电子游戏的利弊的两种观点。
2.发表自己的观点。观点可以是:并非杜绝电子游戏,但是家长和老师们应该根据孩子的成长需求对孩子们加以引导。
3.总结观点。孩子们的快乐是由多种体验组成的。除了对孩子们玩电子游戏的监督与考虑,我们或许可以思考一下如何使得孩子们在生活中参与更多有益的活动,获得更多真实的快乐。
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关于涂鸦
Read carefully the following two excerpts about graffiti, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS, in which you should: 1. summarize the main message of the two excerpts, and then
2. express your opinion towards graffiti, especially your opinion on whether it is an art or a kind of vandalism.
You can support yourself with information from the excerpts.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Excerpt 1 The Manifestation of Creativity
The question of the artistic value of a certain work is often heard in museums and galleries. Yet few people would propose the same question on graffiti works which are the brilliant exhibition of creativity and modern artistic consciousness. Graffiti has broken the limitations of traditional art forms and locations to extend its artistic value spiritually.
Graffiti saves the dull sceneries with its breathtaking pictures and amazing ideas. It beautifies the environment of a region with extraordinary artworks that cost the least compared with other artistic projects. Naturally, a city with graffiti can never impress people with a boring image. The graffiti shows the free and open atmosphere of a city.
The spirit behind the graffiti is bold and fresh. It caters to the essence of art that art encourages people to think critically about the artistic forms and content. It provides a bigger canvas for people, especially the young, to express their ideas on society. From a certain point, graffiti is seen as one of the social identities of the young.
Excerpt 2 A Social Disorder Problem
Graffiti is commonly seen nowadays. However, its existence can be quite troubling sometimes since this kind of free creation is usually performed on public property without any permission. The painters leave their great works on the walls despite the inappropriateness.
Graffiti affects the residents and the community a lot. Both the graffiti painting and the removing processes have an impact on the health of the residents since aerosol and chemicals are used. Meanwhile, the exhausting removal of graffiti costs the money supposed to be used on projects which are more meaningful.
For most of the time, the content of graffiti can be very annoying. Some of them are even not suitable on public occasions. With such paintings around the neighbourhood, residents find it hard to control their anger. Also, such pictures have a bad influence on the children within the community. Graffiti can also bring unsafe feelings to the residents. The random and illegal paintings ruin the tranquil atmosphere that is built upon order and rules.
[范文]
Make Graffiti More Valuable
Recently, the raging debate about whether graffiti is art or vandalism has arisen. Some people think graffiti is the natural product of the development of social culture and it reflects the diversity of our culture. What's more, graffiti beautifies the landscape with the stunning paintings. However, others argue that graffiti is an act that defaces the public premises and properties without permission. Hearing the above voices, I assume we should appreciate the creativity and artistic value of graffiti. But at the same time, some limitations are necessary.
(Viewpoint)
Firstly. to solve the problem of damaging public buildings, we can assign a graffiti zone for the street artists.
(Topic sentence) As we commonly see, graffiti works are genuine creations that deserve to be appreciated by the citizens. They are endowed with aesthetic talents. Therefore, a graffiti zone would finely preserve these art pieces and also provide people with a place to entertain and relax. On the other hand, a graffiti zone would reduce the chances of unscrupulous paintings.
What's more, the content of graffiti works should be devoid of offensiveness.
(Topic sentence) I believe most of the street artists are trying to express their ideas about the society by making graffiti artworks. And it should be done in meaningful and more acceptable ways. Otherwise, they're only turning their talents in painting into vulgar and crude works. Anyone who hopes to make a difference to society should find the right way.
Generally speaking, the world is becoming more and more tolerable towards graffiti. The graffiti art would be more valuable with the above two types of limitations. Therefore, let's try to appreciate the value of these street pieces and make joint efforts to help this kind of art develop soundly. making it more creative and less vulgar.
(Conclusion) [解析] 审题立意
涂鸦现象在我们的社会中引起了热烈的争论。一方面,涂鸦是我们社会多元文化的反应。这实质上是一种艺术创作,在很多时候丰富了城市景观。另一方面,涂鸦现象一般出现在公共空间,而市民们对于不同涂鸦作品的欣赏与接受程度不尽相同,因此很多时候涂鸦现象引起人们的反感。另外还有很多涂鸦作品,其内容绝对称不上赏心悦目。综上,人们对于涂鸦现象观点不一,争论纷纷。关于涂鸦现象,考生持有什么样的看法呢?结合所给材料,发表自己的看法。
写作框架
1.总结材料中给出的两方面观点。一方面,涂鸦为我们的居住环境增添了色彩,是一种独具创意的艺术作品。另一方面,涂鸦行为未经允许,会污染公共建筑,为居民与城市管理带来困扰。
2.发表自己的观点。涂鸦作品是艺术才能的展现,也是城市多元文化的重要组成部分,值得鼓励,但是其创作内容与创作地点应符合城市文化需求。
3.总结观点。涂鸦本身是一种艺术,就其内容以及创作场合来讲,更需要公众的共同努力,使其既不影响他人与社会,又能彰显独特的艺术魅力。
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教育是否拉大了贫富差距?
Read carefully the following two excerpts on education's influence, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS, in which you should: 1. summarize the main message of the two excerpts, and then
2. express your opinion towards education's influence, especially on whether education widens the gap between the poor and the rich.
You can support yourself with information from the excerpts.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Excerpt 1 The Opportunity to Change Fate
As is globally recognized, education lays the foundation for a country's future, for it grooms talents for our society. Ever since ancient times, education has been highlighted as an integral part in both social development and in an individual's life. For those who came from poor families, learning through education was one of the most efficient ways to gain the same social status with those who were born with a gold spoon.
Francis Bacon once said, "Knowledge is power". This tremendous power has changed numerous people's fates. Nowadays, education has been endowed with richer contents and new forms. Despite the academic education, the vocational education which trains students' working skills has also made them more useful in society.
Keeping pace with the social progress, education can also be accomplished on the Internet which is great news for the balancing of education resources. From Mooc (Massive Open Online Courses) to the applications in our mobile phones, which can even supervise our study, we can literally search for anything we want online. Knowledge is available for everyone and educational opportunities are far more abundant than ever.
Excerpt 2 Behind the Education
Pierre Bourdieu was a French sociologist who has written numerous books and proposed insightful theories towards social issues. Among his theories, he proposed that the number of people who have received advanced education is different in different social strata. The education level of a child is influenced by his/her background. In other words, among all the different factors that influence the future development of a child, family is a significant one.
The reasons are multi-faceted. First, the economic inequality can be a very important reason. For the children who were born in comparatively rich families, they are nearer to the better education resources. For example, the families can afford fees of good schools and hire experienced tutors for their children.
Also, environment is vital for one's growth. The richer couple has the ability to spare more time to do parenting. However, for those parents who need to struggle hard in life, they couldn't spare enough time to communicate with their children even if they want to. Besides, the social circle of the parents influences the thoughts of children. Aleksandr Pushkin was a genius in poetry. The talent was born in a noble family in which he was surrounded by the great minds in his age he grew up. Therefore, it's destined that children from better families shall get a better education and are more likely to be brilliant citizens. Thus the gap between the rich and the poor is widened gradually.
[范文]
Education Is the Stair
No one can deny the fact that education is the most important part in the shaping of one's life. Yet whether education has widened the social gap or not has aroused hot debate. Tracing back the history, some people proposed many people did change their fates and improved their social positions through education. However, others consider the differences between families are greatly influencing the children's education quality. Therefore, the gap between rich families and poor families widens, not narrows after education. From my perspective. education has narrowed the gap between the poor and the rich.
(Viewpoint)
The first point which is also the most important one is that in the era we are living in, we respect knowledge and education.
(Topic sentence) Generally speaking, the 21st century is an era of continuous innovative knowledge economy. The person who has culture predominance will possess the advantages of competition and development. Education provides everyone with the opportunity to learn knowledge and increase personal values. In other words, the willpower you apply to your learning makes you more competitive in society.
Secondly. due to L11e common use of the Internet, the knowledge resources and study materials are available for more students.
(Topic sentence) Affiliated with famous universities, many online courses are really attractive. The household income may impact one's material life. But the aspiration of studying more can always be satisfied in modern time.
Without exaggeration, the power of education is immense insomuch that it reshapes character and recognition and then changes one's destiny.
(Conclusion) The differences between families are not what we can decide at the very beginning. But we can always choose the way to fend for ourselves in life. And we can say with delight that education can be a firm shield for us to fight.
[解析] 审题立意
教育是人类社会进步和发展的保障,也是每个人成长中不可或缺的过程。教育问题一直受到社会的普遍关注。其中,教育拉大了贫富差距还是缩小了贫富差距一直饱受争议。有人认为,古往今来,教育就是许多寒门学子打破阶级壁垒的有力工具,他们通过教育去学习知识,从而改变命运,衣锦还乡。而另一方面,有人认为,出生的环境会极大地影响一个孩子可能接受的教育,富裕的家庭自然会给孩子提供更优质的教育资源,同时还有更良好的家庭熏陶,如我们常说的书香门第等,而这样的循环,永远不会缩小社会的贫富差距。
写作框架
1.总结材料中给出的两种观点:教育的社会力量以及家庭对于教育的影响。
2.发表自己的观点。针对此话题,考生可以灵活给出自己的观点。是赞同教育改变命运,缩小社会贫富差距;还是认为良好的成长背景会提供更好的教育,从而使得孩子更出色,所以不同家庭的贫富差距是不会因此缩小的。
3.总结观点。家庭环境与成长背景确实会极大地影响孩子们所接受的教育的质量。但是教育本身就是改变与塑造的过程,寒门之子常常更加珍惜所接受的教育。教育能不能缩小贫富差距很大程度上也取决于个人的意志。
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集体运动与个人运动
Read carefully the following two excerpts about the different forms of sports, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS, in which you should: 1. summarize the main message of the two excerpts, and then
2. express your opinion towards team sports and individual sports, especially your opinion on which one is better.
You can support yourself with information from the excerpts.
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Excerpt 1 Supported by the Team
Including various forms of physical activities, sports are salutary ways for people to improve their physical abilities and skills that are essential for their health. The races for single contestants and the games for team participants can both be seen in the abundant sports systems. Team sports that include more than one contestant playing in the game simultaneously are very popular nowadays.
A team sport sticks the members together. The final result of the game hinges on the entire team and the team members share the thrills of success as well as the pain of failures. Therefore, everyone is soaked in the team spirit by moving toward the same goal. In team sports, we get to know that great achievements include not only our own contributions but also the support we can give to others. The encouragements between members show us how to be selfless.
Furthermore, one usually has a specific task to execute in team sports. It's easy for the players to strengthen their skills and learn to make most of the changes with clear assignments. At the same time, a team provides the chance for us to learn from our teammates.
Excerpt 2 Show Your Best
Vastly different from the team sport, the individual sport is another important form in the sports system. The result of team sports depends on the performance of every member which is relatively hard to manage. Yet the individual sport is determined by the player himself/herself. By contrast, the individual sport is more flexible.
Playing all by oneself, the player has to make the best choice and therefore learn to be independent. In addition, a contestant in the individual sports is supposed to face all the challenges both physically and mentally. Under such circumstance, we learn to control our own pace and build a strong system of resilience with the support of self-esteem.
What's more, for the individual sports, the training plans and time can be made and adjusted specifically according to the player's personal conditions. In an individual sport, every competition is a chance for us to beat our personal best. A player is responsible for every move he or she makes. Since there is no need to cooperate with another player, one can be his or her best without worrying about other contestants.
[范文]
Enjoy Sports and Camaraderie
Since sport helps us become stronger both physically and mentally and brings us a lot of fun, it has gained great popularity in modem society. Among the various kinds of sports, team sports and individual sports are categorized according to the number of contestants in a game. Although each of them has its own advantage, different people hold different opinions on them. Many prefer team sports because the team setting shows the importance of cooperation as well as the trust between team members in reaching a common goal. Yet others think individual sports have a lot to offer like the flexible training schedule and full development of one's own potentials. Weighing the pros and cons of the two kinds of sports, I would like to join in team sports more than individual sports.
(Viewpoint)
Firstly, team sports offer us not only the team spirit, but also friendship.
(Topic sentence) The team sports teach us that no imperious attitude or inflated character can survive in a team. We learn how to be tender and considerate that is the essential quality throughout our life. Also, the joint effort to win a victory associates the team members closely in which true friendship is bred.
Secondly, a team helps its members to set and achieve a determined goal.
(Topic sentence) Personal interest can alter, whereas the team goal is not easy to be altered. With the support of the team, the team members would try to jostle with other teams for victory rather than focus on their own frustration. They always know that perseverance is needed for the sake of team honor.
By nature, individual sports and team sports are different. The choice is really based on personal preference. Yet two ways are all excellent in improving our health and lifting up our spirit. Regardless of the types of sport, the point is to stay focused and goal oriented which is also applicable to our life.
(Conclusion) [解析] 审题立意
运动是我们生活中的重要组成部分,多种多样的运动使得我们的生活丰富多彩。在众多分类方法中,集体运动和个人运动是根据人数来划分的两种运动形式。由于参加运动的人数不同,两种运动有着不同甚至相反的特点和要求。集体运动教会我们集体精神和合作精神,而个人运动让我们不断发掘自己、张扬自己的特点。考生对于两种运动类型有什么看法呢?结合材料发表自己的看法。
写作框架
1.总结材料中给出的两方面观点。一方面,集体运动让我们学会团结和协作;另一方面,个人运动让我们尽情发挥自我。
2.发表自己的观点。个人认为,集体运动更加有趣。
3.总结观点。运动方式偏好因个人特点而不同,但是对于非专业运动员的我们来说,也要把运动中积极向上的精神发扬到生活中,全力以赴地对待生活。