最近的盐城市水污染问题成为全国媒体的焦点

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最近的盐城市水污染问题成为全国媒体的焦点，请就以下要点写一篇文章： 1.水污染的后果； 2.水污染的原因； 3.我们应该如何做。

参考范文：

Recently, the water pollution in Yancheng city, Jiangsu province, has become the focus of people’s concern. Because of the pollution, many local citizens have no access to tap water. If it can’t be controlled, people’s health will be endangered. Worse still, it has a bad effect on the ecology, killing almost all the fish and animals in the rivers.

The reasons are not hard to find. First, we take what we get from nature for granted without the slightest idea of protecting the rivers we depend on. Second, with the economic growth, more and more waste materials have been poured into bodies of water. Actually, it is just like killing the goose that lays the golden egg.

There is no denying that urgent measures should be taken to prevent the situation going from bad to worse. Not only should the chemical plants along the river be abolished, people’s awareness of water protection should also be promoted. Only so can we live in harmony with nature.

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每年两会期间，有不少代表都提出设立“国家读书节”。今年2月份温家宝总理和网友对话时，对此提议表示赞成。下面是某网站调查的相关数据：

1999年 人均读书11.7本 15%的人有规律读书

请你就以下要点写一篇文章：

1. 简述上述图表，并分析变化的原因 2. 设立“国家读书节”的好处。

参考范文：

It is a hot topic about whether to set up National Reading Day. According to the table, only 5 percent of educated Chinese said they read regularly, much lower than 15% in 1999, and those readers only read 11.7 books per person then. However, the number fell to 4.5 in 2008.

Actually, many factors are responsible for the falling number of readers in China. Firstly, the books are the ladder of human progress, but the Chinese seem to have forgotten it. Secondly, when it comes to school education, although the importance of quality-oriented education has been stressed for years, college entrance examinations are all students care about, and few have any interest in reading.

It is clear that people should be reminded to focus on reading. And setting up National Reading Day without doubt will motivate people to attach more importance to education and read

2008年 人均读书4.5本 5%有规律读书

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近年来，所谓的山寨化产品（即仿制产品）愈来愈流行。对此，社会上出现两种看法，请根据写列要点写一篇文章。

1.山寨产品应大力推广，原因：价格低廉；功能齐全，满足日常需求；…… 2.山寨产品应取缔，原因：缺乏独创性；产品质量没有保障；…… 3.你的看法：……

参考词汇：山寨产品copycat product

参考范文：

The recent years has seen a widespread use of copycat products, which are involved in people’s daily life because of their lower prices. Moreover, with the complete and same functions, they can satisfy people’s daily needs. So, in some people’s eyes, why do we waste a lot of money

to buy those expensive name brands while their copycat products offer whatever we need? However, some insist on abolishing all the copycat products. They argued that there is no guarantee for customers despite of their lower prices. If any quality problems are found, no one will bear the responsibility for the products. What’s worse, they have a bad effect on the creative spirit of a nation.

As far as I’m concerned, we should see copycat products as they are and let them go on freely as long as they are worth the money. Besides, time given, they can build up a good image.

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最近，你班班会就“山寨文化”展开了讨论，大家意见并不一致。请你以“Are knock-offs bad for society”为题，用英语写一短文，反映大家意见，并提出自己的看法。短文中应包含下面图表中的信息。

赞成者的观点 反对者的观点 你的看法 价格低；功能的品牌货一样； 质量无保证；一旦出现问题，无人负责赔偿 ……. 注意：

1．对所给要点不要简单翻译，应有适当发挥； 2．词数：150左右；

3．参考词汇：knock-offs 仿制品；name brands 品牌货；genuine 真正的 开头部分已给出，不计入总词数。

Are knock-offs bad for society

Our class has lately held a discussion on whether knock-offs should be bought or not. Opinions are divided among us.

……

One possible version：

Are knock-offs bad for society

Our class has lately held a discussion on whether knock-offs should be bought or not. Opinions are divided among us.

Some of us are in favor of the idea to buy them. They think nowadays more and more knock-offs are involved in people’s daily life because of their lower prices. So why do we waste lots of money to buy those expensive name brands while their knock-offs offer the same function?

Others, however, argue that knock-offs can never be as good as name brands because it’s impossible for fake goods makers to produce high-quality products. Furthermore, there’s no guarantee fro customers. If any quality problems are found, no one will bear the responsibility of compensation.

Knock-offs or genuine goods, for me, are just like a couple of coffee. It’s either a cup of coffee with sugar or a cup of sugar mixed with coffee. I drink it when I’m thirsty, and leave it aside when I’m not. I don’t care if the thing is knock-off or genuine, if I need it, that’s a deal.

(154 words)

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最近，你校高三年级开展了“有心事跟同学说”活动，大家可以把自己的心事以信件的方式贴在高三年级的布告栏上，以求得同学的帮助。以下是一位同学贴出的信件内容： Dear friends,

Recently I’ve found myself increasingly attracted to the Internet. I feel like chatting online and playing cards games on QQ. I can’t wait to go online as soon as I have a holiday. I’m often stressed and under pressure, so I serf on the Internet to relax myself. But I’m worried that my studies may be affected if I go online.

Mike, Class 5

请你对此写一封回信，对Mike的问题予以解答。回信要分析上网的利弊，并提出自己的建议。

注意：词数150左右，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：distract：v. 分心 (distract sb. from sth.：使……分心于…..；distraction：n.分心)

Dear Mike,

I can understand your concern that spending time online might distract you from your studies....

Peter, Class 3 One possible version:

Dear Mike,

I can understand your concern that spending time online might distract you from your studies. Most internet users would agree that the Internet can at times be a distraction and a wasteful use of daylight hours, so to be addicted to the Internet is really harmful to your studies, and your health as well.

However, you’re also right that surfing online can be a useful means of relaxation. A heavy burden of study on shoulder, we Senior 3 students need badly to find sometime to get relaxed and refreshed. Besides, it’s also a great way of keeping in touch with friends you might be unable to see due to work pressures.

So my advice is allow yourself some daily time on line, such as an hour or two, but be strict with yourself. When the time you have allowed yourself for surfing is up, log off the Internet. You could also give yourself online Internet time as a reward for finishing your studies. Peter, Class3 (148 words)

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最近有新闻报道称：有家长给孩子取名为赵F，但在申办身份证时被拒。这种中文加英文的个性化姓名合适么？你班班会就此进行了讨论，大家意见并不一致，请你根据下面表格中的内容用英语写一篇150字左右的报道，反应大家的意见，并提出自己的看法。

赞成个性化姓名 1. 中国人口众多，个性化姓名可避免重名； 2. 个性化姓名引人注目，对找工作有利； 3. 中国正走向国际化，英文字母可以为社会接受 你的看法：…… 注意：开头已经给出，不计入总词数； 可适当发挥，以使行文连贯； 参考词汇：connotations n.内涵

Recently our class has held a discussion on whether it is right to have a Chinese name with some English letter or letters in it. Opinions are divided among us.

One possible version:

Recently our class has held a discussion on whether it is right to have a Chinese name with some English letter or letters in it. Opinions are divided among us.

Some students state that China’s rapidly growing population means more and more people are using the same names, and to make our names different from others, we should have the right to use English letters. Besides, such a personalized name may leave an impression to people and help you get a job more easily. China, they say, has become much more international and people will accept the new idea.

Those against the idea, however, argue that English has 26 letters, and that if everybody used such a name, it would be extremely difficult for the police and the public to manage or recognize

不赞成个性化姓名 1. 给姓名管理造成麻烦； 2. 英语26字母的使用给公众识别造成困难； 3. 汉字内涵丰富，能更好的表达个性