Directions:
Write a composition entitled Idol Worship in My Eyes. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese.
1.简要描述年轻人偶像崇拜的现象;
2.陈述崇拜偶像对年轻人的影响,包括利弊两方面;
3.简述你对追星、偶像崇拜的态度。
【步骤构思】
步骤1:
审题:这是一篇以偶像崇拜为主题的解释说明文。
步骤2:
引入话题:指出年轻人崇拜娱乐圈偶像的现象;
展开话题:从两个方面说明偶像崇拜的好与坏界限不明显;
话题结论:表达自己对偶像崇拜这一现象的看法。
【作文】
Idol Worship in My Eyes
Most people have their idols, be it scientists or pop singers. Many youngsters, in particular, worship stars in the sports and entertainment field, who catch most of the public attention.
大部分人都有他们的偶像,无论是科学家还是流行歌星。尤其是许多年轻人,崇拜那些体育界和娱乐圈最吸引大众注意力的明星。
It is hard to say whether idol worshiping is good or bad, for it is not a black-and-white issue. For one thing, idols may inspire they young people in different ways. Usually, these public figures walk into the spotlight after a great amount of hard work, therefore they set up role models as talented and industrious persons. But for another thing, it may not be wise to blindly admire anyone. Some youngsters try to imitate their idols——dressing, pronunciation, life style and everything. This is dangerous, because to err is human and stars have their weaknesses as well, and in some cases, even scandals.
很难说偶像崇拜是好还是坏,因为这不是个黑白分明的问题。一方面,偶像可以通过不同方式启发年轻人。通常,这些公众人物是在大量努力工作之后才走到聚光灯下的,因此他们作为有天赋和勤劳的人,树立起了典范。但是从另一方面来说,盲目崇拜任何人也许都是不明智的。一些年轻人试图模仿他们的偶像一一服饰、发音、生活方式和所有事情。这很危险,因为"人非圣贤孰能无过",明星也有他们的缺点,而且在某些情况下,甚至会有丑闻。
As I perceive this phenomenon, there is nothing wrong with idol worshiping inherently. What matter are the aspects in which we admire them and to what extent it goes. Even if a certain star always presents a good public image, the "worship" should not go to such extreme as pure imitation, otherwise there will be a lot of "carbon copies" lacking individuality. (196 words)
根据我对这一现象的看法,崇拜偶像从本质上没有什么不对的。真正重要的是我们崇拜他们什么方面,以及崇拜到了什么程度。即使某个明星展现的公众形象一直很好,这种"崇拜"也不应该走向完全模仿的极端,否则就会出现很多缺乏个性的"一模一样的东西"。
【高分句型解析】
This is dangerous, because to err is human and stars have their weaknesses as well… 这很危险,因为"人非圣贤孰能无过",明星也有他们的缺点……
点评:这句话中活用了习语"to err is human",表示“人非圣贤孰能无过”,在写作中正确运用习语成语,是文章高分的一个因素。
…otherwise there will be a lot of "carbon copies" lacking individuality. ……否则就会出现很多缺乏个性的"一模一样的东西"。
点评:这句话中活用了短语"carbon copies",这个短语本意指“复定的副本”,在本文指缺缺乏个性的人,通过"carbon copies"这一形象的描述,使得文字变得栩栩如生。
【作文加分词】
black-and-white adj.黑白分明的
to err is human 人非圣贤,孰能无过
a great amount of 大量的,许多的
scandal ['skændl] n.丑闻,流言斐语
industrious [in'dʌstriəs] adj.勤勉的,刻苦的
inherently [in'hirəntli] adv.天性地,固有地
imitate ['imiteit] n.模仿
carbon copies 一模一样的事物
Directions:
Write a composition entitled The Prevalence of Western Holidays. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese.
1.中国传统节日受到冷遇,西方节日却日益升温;
2.形成这种现象的原因;
3.你对这种现象的态度。
【步骤构思】
步骤1:
审题:这是一篇以西方节日为主题的解释说明文。
步骤2:
引入话题:简述相比中国传统节日,西方节日流行这一现象;
展开话题:分析造成这种现象的原因;
话题结论:陈述自己的态度:携起手来保护中国的传统节日。
【作文】
The Prevalence of Western Holidays-it is noticeable that western holidays are becoming increasingly popular day by day, while Chinese traditional holidays are being somewhat neglected. Young people in China who are ignorant about Chinese traditional holidays are crazy about Christmas or Valentine's Day.
值得注意的是,西方节日正日益流行,而中国传统节日在一定程度上却被忽略了。对中国传统节日一无所知的中国年轻人却热衷于西方的圣诞节或情人节。
There are several possible reasons for this phenomenon. First, western nations, such as the United States and Britain, are powerful and dominant in every aspect. Everything in these countries is assumed to be superior and adored by some modern young people. Second, the prevalence of English as a world language and the development of globalization enable western culture to prevail in China. Last but not least, some Chinese people have blind faith in foreign things while treating our own possessions with contempt.
造成这种现象可能有几个原因。首先,西方国家,如美国和英国,在世界各个方面都占有强有力的主导地位。这些国家的一切都被一些现代年轻人认为具有优势并受到崇拜。第二,英语作为一种世界通用语的普及以及全球化的发展使得西方文化在中国盛行。最后,但也是同样重要的是,一些中国人迷信外国的东西,而蔑视自己拥有的东西。
I am critical of this trend. China boasts a brilliant history and splendid traditions. Chinese tradition should be preserved and promoted. If this trend is allowed to continue, the priceless heritage of our ancestors will be replaced by western traditions. Nobody expects such a consequence. So let us join hand in hand to protect Chinese tradition, especially traditional holidays. (180 words)
我对这一趋势持批评态度。中国拥有灿烂辉煌的历史和传统。中国的传统应加以保持和促进。如果这一趋势继续下去,我们祖先的宝贵遗产,将被西方传统所取代。没有人期待这样的后果。因此,让我们携起手来保护中国的传统,尤其是传统节日。
【高分句型解析】
China boasts a brilliant history and splendid traditions.中国拥有灿烂辉煌的历史和传统。
点评:这个句子结构很简单,但用的都是“大词”,比如:boast, brilliant和splendid,在四级写作中准确运用这样的词是考试得高分的一个亮点。
【作文加分词】
prevalence ['prevələns] n.流行,盛行
noticeable ['nouustisəbl] adj.显而易见的
neglected [ni'glektid] adj.忽视的
ignorant ['ignərənt] dj.无知的
dominant ['da:minənt] adj.占优势的
superior [su:'piriər] adj.出众的,优秀的
prevail [pri'veil] v.流行,盛行
have blind faith in 盲目相信
possession [pə'zeʃn] n.所有物,财产
contempt [kən'tempt] n.轻视,蔑视
brilliant ['briliənt] adj.灿烂的
splendid ['splendid] adj. 辉煌的,灿烂的
heritage ['heritidʒ] n.遗产;传统
ancestor ['ænsestər] n.祖先