1、1专业八级 2016-1997 写作真题及范文2016 年八级作文题目PART V WRITING 45 MINThe following two excerpts are about Ice Bucket Challenge, anactivity initiated to raise money and awareness for the diseaseALS (渐冻症).From the excerpts, you can find that the activityseems to have achieved much success, but there have alsobeen
2、doubt and criticism.Write an article of NO LESS THAN 300 words, in which youshould:summarize the development of ice bucket challenge activity, and then express your opiniontowards the activity, especially whether the problem found with this kind of activity willfinallyundermine its original purpose.
3、Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and languagequality.Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your article on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.Excerpt 1:ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Takes U.S. by StormIn the last two weeks, the Ice Bucke
4、t Challenge has quite literally “soaked” the nation. Everyonefrom Ethel Kennedy to Justin Timberlake has poured a bucket of ice water over his or her headand challenged others do the same or make a donation to fight ALS withintwenty-four hours.Between July 29 and today, August 12, The ALS Associatio
5、n and its 38 chapters have received anastonishing $4 million in donations compared with $1.12 million during the sametime period lastyear. The ALS Association is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from those peoplewho have been doused, made a donation, or both.“We have never seen anyt
6、hing like this in the history of the disease,” said Barbara Newhouse,President and CEO of The ALS Association.With only about half of the general public knowledgeable about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),the Ice Bucket Challenge is making a profound difference. Since July 29, The Association ha
7、swelcomed more than 70,000 new donors to the cause.“While the monetary donations are absolutely incredible,” said Newhouse, “the visibility that thisdisease is getting as a result of the challenge is truly invaluable. People who have never beforeheard of ALS are now engaged in the fight to find trea
8、tmentsand a cure for ALS.”Excerpt 2:Ice bucket challenge: whos pouring cold water on the idea?The ice bucket challenge has certainly raised awareness. Whether thats primarily of the disease forwhich it is raising funds or the speed at which images of swimsuit-2clad celebrities will go viral is along
9、-term question. More pertinent right now is whether or not the craze has reached a tippingpoint.As it lived by social media, so the ice bucket challenge could die by it. The state of California iscurrently experiencing one of the worst droughts on record. So gestures such as companiesdousing their s
10、taff en masse in hundreds of gallons of icy water, come across more as wasteful PRexercises than charitable gestures and are being called out as such on Twitter.There has been a similar reaction in China. Last week, protesters in drought-stricken Henanprovince raised empty red buckets over their hea
11、ds, accompanied by the slogan “Henan, pleasesay no to the ice bucket challenge”.Chinas ministry for civil affairs, while broadly supportive, has warned citizens against thepractices“entertainment and commercial tendencies”.But the real dampener could be the risk of bodily harm. Doctors around the wo
12、rld have warned ofrisks to elderly people, expectant mothers and people with heart conditions.范文Do It, but with Love and SincerityThe year 2014 witness target=_blank class=infotextkeywitnessed the birth and boom of an activity online and offline both at home and abroad: the ice bucket challenge. Ori
13、ginally designed to attract public attention to the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the practice has aroused a heated debate during its development. There exist opposing views on this matter. Proponents, represented by the ALS Association, claim that it is beneficial and praiseworthy, f
14、or it substantially increased donations for sufferers of the disease. Opponents, however, argue that it wastes water, does harm to ones body and risks becoming a form of entertainment or commercial advertisement.3Personally, I deem that both sides have an element of truth in their arguments and the
15、issue should not be addressed in a simple and crude way.On the one hand, no one can deny the fact that the practice has benefited patients of ALS. Many people have not only donated money but also begun to learn about the disease and pay more attention to it.On the other hand, however, the activity d
16、oes seem to have deviated from its original purpose. As we have heeded, quite a number of the attendants got involved to attract eyeballs to themselves, rather than the disease. Most remain ignorant about the disease though bombarded by pictures of celebrities soaked in iced water that went viral on
17、line.In the final analysis, I should say that the activity is a two-edged sword. But we should not give up eating for fear of being choked. The best policy, as I see it, is to take measures to avoid the harm done by it. For instance, a campaign should be launched at the same time to provide people w
18、ith more knowledge about the disease, and encourage them to help those in need with love and integrity. Besides, the activity can well take a different form in drought-stricken regions.2015 年八级作文题目4TEM 8 2015 WritingThere has been a new trend in economic activity- the sharing economy. The biggest se
19、ctor of the sharing economy is travel. You find a potential host through a website. If you both get along and they are available during your planned trip, you stand a chance of getting a place for free. In addition, people also use website and apps to rent out their cars, houses, tools, clothes and
20、services to one another. Time magazine has included this trend in a list titled “10 ideas that will change the world.” It said, “ In an era when families are scattered and we may not know the people down the street, sharing things-even with strangers weve met just online-allow us to make meaningful
21、connections.” What do you think of Times comment?My Views on the Sharing EconomyIn the first part you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second you should support your argument with appropriate details, in the last part you should bring what youve written to a natural conclusion or
22、make a summaryOutline:My views on the sharing economy Thesis:The sharing economy plays an important part in modern society ArgumentsA:It helps people make good use of resources.B:The roses in her hand,the flavor in mine.C:People can make more friends by it. Summary:We can take an active part in the
23、sharing economy and take good advantage of it.范文My Views on the Sharing EconomyThe sharing economy has been a new trend in economic activities.Many people benefit a lot through it while different people hold different opinions toward the new topic.On my personal note,with the development of the mode
24、rn society and economy,the sharing economy plays an important part nowadays.My reasons are as follows.First of all,it helps people make good use of resources.As we all know,the owners can share their available bargains with people who need for free or rent their unused 5things to one another.It can
25、make sure that many things can be used for as many times as possible instead of being abandoned in the corner.Secondly,as the old saying goes:“The roses in her hand,the flavor in mine.“The sharing economy is just like the rose,it is the bridge between owners and recipients and offers a brand new way
26、 to help others and the owners will receive happiness at the same time.When one release the note that he need a place to stay for some time,the one who can offer him will contact him and they both can get what they want.Last but not least,people can make more friends through this.By chatting or nego
27、tiating online,two strangers can become familiar with each other and make meaningful connections.For example,if you plan to travel and you find the man who are willing to offer you a place to stay,you will share your journey with him or her,then you may find you two have similar outlooks on life or
28、other similarities.You may even keep in touch with each other for a long time after the bargain.In summary,as the Times magazine comments,the sharing economy is becoming one of 10 ideas that change the world.It brings much convenience in our daily life.From my point of view,we can take an active par
29、t in the sharing economy and take full advantage of it.（304 words）2014 年八级作文题目作文题目：my views on working from home（网友回忆版）作文范文：仅供参考，作文自己写探讨工作是在家里好还是在办公地点好范文My Views on Working from HomeOn weekdays, as people wake up and make the commute to work, hundreds of people dream of the day when they can work fr
30、om home. With the integration of technology and innovation into work and home lives, it is delighted to find that we are now able to turn this dream into a reality. Gone are the days when people have to attend meetings in person. Now, those who work at home can communicate with colleagues via mobile
31、 phone, computer, and other digital devices.Regarding working from home, what firstly comes to our mind? Apparently, the reduction of congestion. In most cities, especially those metropolises, it is a commonplace that people squeeze in and out of a crowded bus or metro in rush hours. Lets imagine wh
32、at amount of time can be saved when those people choose or are encouraged to work from home. The saved time can be devoted to precious work time, and thus, elevating efficiency. Furthermore, working at home eases the 6troublesome of some people working in the downtown while living in the suburb. It
33、is also believed that a lot of people, whose representatives are working parents with childcare responsibility, may benefit from the changing work pattern. Moms, in particularly, may dont have to struggle to juggle their careers and their families any more.But each new thing is always accompanied by
34、 potential dangers. The same is true for the trend of working from home. Though embodied with lots of advantages, it also brings about some negative impacts. For instance, the reduction of face-to-face communication may affect team spirits. There are much more distractions at home than in offices, e
35、specially for working women with babies. Besides, from the perspective of employers, it is hard for them to monitor the performance of workers at home.Therefore it is advisable that people take everything into consideration, balancing merits and demerits. Sometimes the job nature has a say in which
36、work pattern fits you. Many people make a combination of working from home and at office, which helps to solve the dilemma. In a nutshell, working from home has both advantages and disadvantages, and the key always lies in how to make the best use of it.2013 年八级作文题目WRITING (45 MIN)Is our society hos
37、tile to good people? According to a recent survey by China Youth Daily,76.1 percent of the respondents say that our current society provides a “bad environment” for good people doing good things. On the other hand, the more optimistic would argue that each individual should try his or her best to do
38、 good things and be nice to others, instead of waiting for the “social environment” to improve. So, what do you think? Is a sound social environment necessary for people to have high moral standards and be good to others?Write an essay of about 400 words on the following topic:Is a sound social envi
39、ronment necessary for people to be good to others?In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summar
40、y.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instruction may result in a loss of marks.Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.范文7Recently the issue of providing a sound social environment for people to be good to others has been bought i
41、nto focus among the general public. Depending on personal experience, personal type and emotional concern, some people hold the idea that our current society provides a “bad environment” for good people doing good things, and it is surely that a sound social environment is necessary, while others pr
42、efer to the view that each individual should try his or her best to do good things and be nice to others instead of waiting for the “social environment” to improve. In my opinion, I think it is important to provide a sound social environment for people to be good to others. There are many reasons ex
43、plaining this case. As for me, I consider the following as the typical ones. First of all, with the rapid growth of the society, the gap between good and bad has become increasingly important in our daily life. Many people need others help deeply. They are vulnerable groups just as the olds. But in
44、nowadays, many social problems have affected the consciousness of helping each other or being good to others. Why? For example, one day, on a young mans way home, he saw an old woman falling onto the ground; he went over to help her instantly. You know what? Just because his kindness, he had put him
45、 into a desperate trouble. The old woman insisted that it was the young man who had knocked her down. Of course it is not a happy ending. Things like this often happened in our society. Maybe there are many people wanting to be good to others, but the world is just not so good to them. Whats worse,
46、sometimes they even have to pay for their kindness just like the young man above. Apart from this, another aspect is that in modern society, more and more people live alone in tall buildings now. And this is usually the case that makes people ignore the friendship between neighbors. Those people who
47、 lives in these buildings usually go to work in the morning and back home at night. They often live in their own world. This phenomenon resulted in the degrading of the consciousness of helping each other, not to speak of being good to others. Furthermore, People have to pay more time and attention
48、to their own lives now because completions in our society have grown stronger and stronger. And they probably will claim that they have no time or energy when it comes to lending a helping hand to others. To sum up, there is nothing useful for us to complain or blame others; the most important thing
49、 is that we should call the world to provide us a healthy environment. And of course it is necessary for the government and related organizations to improve the social environment for people to be good to others.2012 年八级作文题目WRITING (45 MIN)A recent survey of 2,000 college students asked about their attitudes towards phone calls and text-messaging (also known as Short Service) and found the students main goal was to pass along information in as little time, with as little small talk, as possible. “What they like most about their mobile devices is that th
