微博的流行(The Popularity of Microblog)
Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Popularity of Microblog. You should write at least l20 words following the outline given below.
1. 指出微博越來越流行;
2. 從表達自我和保持人際聯繫兩方面闡述了微博的`好處;
3. 從浪費時間、信息泄露、影響獨立思維能力等方面闡述了微博潛在的問題;
4. 進行總結， 提出使用微博時要小心謹慎。
【參考範文】：The Popularity of Microblog
In recent years, microblog has become part of our life. People use it to reveal their inner voice, or collect and share thoughts and things they find interesting. Statistics show that over half a billion people are using it.
The benefits that microblog has brought us are self-evident. For example, it enables people to convey their emotions and thoughts more instantly and conveniently. It thus also provides a chance for people to release their inner stress. Besides it offers a platform for relatives and friends to keep in touch at any time.
However, microblog can also be potentially dangerous if not properly used. First being addicted to it is nothing but a waste of time. It may also give away people’s privacy or other important information. What’s more, being susceptible to others’ ideas easily could make people lose the ability of thinking independently. All in all, microblog provides us comfort and also inevitably some concerns. We should be careful while using it.
