问答题
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Microblog, as a newly emerged application, has swept over China, which serves as a convenient medium for the public to express opinions freely, share information and disclose the undesirable behavior such as corruption. On the other hand, it may be misused by some people to defame others and cause chaos in society. What do you think?
Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
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.
微博是福还是祸?
Microblog, as a newly emerged application, has swept over China, which serves as a convenient medium for the public to express opinions freely, share information and disclose the undesirable behavior such as corruption. On the other hand, it may be misused by some people to defame others and cause chaos in society. What do you think?
Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
Is Microblog a Blessing or a Curse?
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.
【正确答案】[范文]
Over the past few years, our communication pattern has shifted primarily from face-to-face communication to online social networking, among which microblog is the latest fascinating development. While highly applauded by its faithful users, it also draws harsh criticism. Personally, I believe microblog benefits us enormously.
Firstly, as a new means of expression, microblog serves as a convenient platform for ordinary people to give vent to their feelings and voice their opinions. Secondly, the width of information has been broadened, since the grassroots, instead of being passive information receivers, are now able to share what they observe in their surroundings and their comments on certain events. Thirdly, it intensifies scrutiny on the behavior of every member of the society, especially the government officials. The scandals of the Red Cross Society of China and many other officials are good examples. Admittedly, there are many problems with microblog, among which privacy is the major issue. Personal information, such as the whereabouts and occupations of users, revealed through microblog may cause troubles. Besides, when the dissemination of information speeds up via microblog, some people irresponsibly spread unfounded rumors, which leads to undeserved slanders and disastrous chaos in the victims' lives.
In spite of all the drawbacks, microblog's status as a newly emerged medium cannot be challenged in a short time. What we need is better censorship to minimize its negative effects.
Is Microblog a Blessing or a Curse?
Over the past few years, our communication pattern has shifted primarily from face-to-face communication to online social networking, among which microblog is the latest fascinating development. While highly applauded by its faithful users, it also draws harsh criticism. Personally, I believe microblog benefits us enormously.
Firstly, as a new means of expression, microblog serves as a convenient platform for ordinary people to give vent to their feelings and voice their opinions. Secondly, the width of information has been broadened, since the grassroots, instead of being passive information receivers, are now able to share what they observe in their surroundings and their comments on certain events. Thirdly, it intensifies scrutiny on the behavior of every member of the society, especially the government officials. The scandals of the Red Cross Society of China and many other officials are good examples. Admittedly, there are many problems with microblog, among which privacy is the major issue. Personal information, such as the whereabouts and occupations of users, revealed through microblog may cause troubles. Besides, when the dissemination of information speeds up via microblog, some people irresponsibly spread unfounded rumors, which leads to undeserved slanders and disastrous chaos in the victims' lives.
In spite of all the drawbacks, microblog's status as a newly emerged medium cannot be challenged in a short time. What we need is better censorship to minimize its negative effects.
【答案解析】 本题是一个对比选择型题目，要求讨论微博的积极和消极影响。微博作为一种新兴的社交媒介已经为现代人所普遍接受，成为公众发表见解、交流信息的重要平台，但同时也制造了很多混乱。考生可根据以下思路展开写作：
