2016 TEM8
PART V WRITING
The following two excerpts are about Ice Bucket Challenge, an activity initiated to raise money and awareness for the disease ALS (渐冻症). From the excerpts, you can find that the activity seems to have achieved much success, but there have also been doubt and criticism.
Write an article of NO LESS THAN 300 words, in which you should:
1.summarize the development of ice bucket challenge activity, and then
with this kind of activity will finally undermine its original purpose.
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.
Write your article on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.
Excerpt 2
范文
Do It, but with Love and Sincerity
The year 2014 witnessed the birth and boom of an activity online and offline both at home and abroad: the ice bucket challenge. Originally 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, for it substantially increased donations for sufferers of the disease. Opponents, however, argue that it wastes water, does harm to one’s body and risks becoming a form of entertainment or commercial advertisement.
Personally, I deem that both sides have an element of truth in their arguments and the 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 does 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 online.
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 with 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 TEM 8
PART VI  WRITING
There has been a new trend in economic activity—the sharing economy. The bigges t section of the sharing economy is travel. You can find a potential host through a web site. If you both get along and they are available during your planned trip, you stand a chance of getting a place to stay for free. In addition, people also use websites and app s to rent out their cars, houses, tools, clothes and services to one another. Time magazi ne has included this trend in a list titled ―10 ideas that will change the worl d‖. It said:―In an era when families are scattered and we may not know thw people down the str eets, sharing things—even with strangers We've just met on line—allows us to make meaningful conn
ections.‖ What do you think of Time's comment?
My Views on the Sharing Economy
In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in th e second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last p art you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summar y.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Fail ure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
Write your essay on Answer Sheet Four.
参考范文
My Views on the Sharing Economy
The sharing economy refers to the economic pattern in which people share access to resources, such as goods, services and data. This newly emerging trend would be impossible without the development of technology. It is the Internet that makes the sharing cheaper and easier and helps to strike a balanc
e between supply and demand. Time magazine has listed the sharing economy as one of the ―10 ideas that will change the world‖. As far as the comment is concerned, I cannot agree with Time more.
As one of the greatest benefits of the digital age, the sharing economy arises from our oldest instinct as human beings. There is always an urge for us to connect with others, especially in an era when families are scattered and we do not really know the people who li ve nearby. It has been said that ―Joys shared with others are more enjoyed.‖ However, in my eyes, the resources shared with others are more beneficial to our society.
On the one hand, sharing economy leads to a more efficient use of resources. Some items are expensive to buy but widely owned by people who do not make the best use of them. Occasional sharing may provide extra income for the owners and can be less costly for the borrowers. If managed well, a win-win situation is achieved for both parties in the process. Besides, sharing economy contributes to environmental protection. Take accommodation for example. The more hotels are built, the more resources are required, which might in turn result in a decrease in arable land and public green space. On the other hand, the transaction cost is reduced due to the use of Internet and various apps. With a smart phone in your hand, it is not difficult to find a potential host in the neighboring area. People are meeting increasingly on screens, discussing online and purchasing goods domestic and ov
erseas, paying through Internet payment system.
To summarize, although the sharing economy is not perfect at present because of concerns in insurance, legal liability, safety and the like, I believe, quite firmly, that it represents the future trend and has the power to change the world for the convenience and flexibility it brings to us. Just as the old Chinese saying goes, the defects cannot obscure the virtues of a splendid jade, and I assume it also applies to the sharing economy.
2014 TEM 8
PART VI WRITING (45 MIN)
Nowadays some companies have work-from-home or remote working policies, which means that their employees do not have to commute to work every day. Some people think that this can save a lot of time travelling to and from work, thus raising employees’ productivity. However, others argue that in the workplace, people can communicate face to face, which vastly increases the efficiency of coordination and cooperation. What is your opinion?reaction to a book or an article
Write an essay of about 400 words on the following topic:
My Views on Working from Home
Recently, the emergence of working from home has gained more and more attention of society, as some companies carried out work-from-home policies.
Opinions vary from person to person. Some believe that this work pattern can bring considerable benefits. For employees, it is able to save their commuting time and keep them focusing on the work without interruption, and therefore, enhance their productivity. And it's also much more economical for companies to save all the equipment and facilities.
On the contrary, some people see the potential problems of this work pattern, which, in my opinion, are quite reasonable. To begin with, with more free time, it may be difficult for some employees to regulate their behavior and work hard, especially for those who lack self-consciousness, and as a result, encourage them in idleness.
In addition, working alone is likely to depress one's creativity and efficiency, and also bad for self development and skills upgrading. Furthermore, it can be difficult for companies to manage home workers and monitor their performance.
Last but not least, people who work this way almost have no chance to have interaction and cooperation with others, and even unable to communicate face to face, which tends to create a sense of isolation, and makes it harder to develop team spirit. As far as I'm concerned, team spirit is not only necessary for work, but also vital for personality development.
From what has been discussed above, we can naturally arrive at the conclusion that working from home has both advantages and disadvantages. It's sensible for companies to weigh the pros and cons, and make correct strategy which benefits them most.
My Views on Working from Home
Because of the demand of jobs, many people choose to work from home and some companies now have work-from-home policies. Some people think that it is a good way to raise employees’ productivity, but others don’t think so. In my opinion, working from home is a better choice for employees.
Firstly, it’s difficult for us to find a workplace near our home and we are satisfied with the workplace or the job. So there are many factors forcing us to work from home.
However, it saves our valuable time and limited energy avoiding to be exhausted.
Secondly, we have more time to strengthen the communication and cooperation with our workmates. After work, we can have a discussion about the work problems or the life issues. It can improve our relationship and make us intimate, which can create an excellent work atmosphere.
Thirdly, we have more time to promote our productivity and creativity. In order to improve the work efficiency, we need time to reflect ourselves and search for various materials or information, also participate in training. So time is an important element for employees.
As fa r as I’m concerned, the advantages of working from home far outweigh its disadvantages. And from what I mentioned before, working from home is a decent choice for employees.
2013 TEM8
PART VI WRITING (45 MIN)
Is our society hostile 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 good things and be nice to others, instead of waiting for the ―social en
vironment‖ 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 environment 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 summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instruction may result in a loss of marks.
Is a sound social environment necessary for people to be good to others?
A proverb says that "Present a rose to others, and its fragrance remains in your hands." Despite the fact that helping others has always been a traditional virtue in China, people are now becoming reluctant to help those in need for the fear of being prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death. Some blame the "bad social environment" for it while others believe the social environment sho
uld be not stressed in view of helping others. So far as I am concerned, I do hold that a sound social environment is quite necessary for people to be good to others. But in the meanwhile, we individuals should take initiatives to create a harmonious society, rather than wait for it to improve passively.
On the one hand, a sound social environment is necessary in that it gives people a sense of security when they lend a helping hand. The passion for helping others never betrays us. It is a lack of legal and moral justice that prevents people from doing good things. Various reports are permeating the mass media about how good-willed citizens end up with trouble in doing good deeds, like the famous Peng Yu Case. To uphold social justice under similar situations, a sound social environment with Good Samaritan laws is badly needed to protect those warm-hearted helpers, which can free them from worries and risks when they deliver help. In addition, the social indifference is also partly due to the long-existed hoe-one's-own-potatoes doctrine. Helpers are often left isolated and unsupported. A sound social environment that praises human kindness and trust can reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist, surely making helpers better protected.
On the other hand, it is futile to wait for the social environment to improve by itself.

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