问答题 Directions: You are required to write a composition of no less than 150 words. Your composition should be based on the following topic: Electronic Mail.
【正确答案】
Electronic Mail

As a product of high technology, e-mail has been widely used. For instance, it is used in business, academic or government communications. And as a substitute for private letters or for face-to-face talk, it is also used to exchange feelings and convey messages to each other. In the picture, we can see two men sitting in front of their computers, talking about having lunch together.
The wide use of e-mail may be due to its unique advantages. First of all, people who adore e-mail love to say that it's quick and convenient. A response can be shot back within seconds, provided that the intended recipient checks it frequently. And the recipient doesn't even have to be at the other end because the message can simply be left for him or her. In addition, this kind of computerized exchange may create friendship. People who are lazy at writing letters may prefer e-mail. What's more, e-mail is a relatively cheap way to leave a message for someone who is far away.
Despite the advantages of e-mail, it also has some disadvantages, It eliminates face-to-face conversation and makes people feel isolated. And when we are cut off from our co-workers, our sense of community and common purpose withers.
In my opinion, we should be aware that e-mail has both advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, we should make proper use of it instead of failing a victim to it.
【答案解析】[解析] 在进行文章的布局时,可以考虑列一个简单的提纲,即将作文的内容具体化。比如本文“电子邮件”这一主题可以列一个这样的简单提纲:首段应阐明电子邮件如今已得到广泛应用,主体段落说明其原因,如电子邮件迅速、方便、省钱等。最后总结自己对电子邮件的观点。