专八作文：ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE二稿
20161997英语专八写作真题及范文
专业八级历年写作真题及范文2016年八级作文题目PART V WRITING [45 MIN]The following two excerpts are about Ice Bucket Challenge, anactivity initiated to raise m oney and awareness for the diseaseALS (渐冻症). From the excerpts, you can find that the activityseems to have achieved much succe ss, but there have alsobeen doubt and criticism.Write an article of NO LESS THAN 300 words, in which youshould:summarize the development of ice bucket challenge activity, and then express your opini ontowards the activity, especially whether the problem found with this kind of activity will finallyundermine its original purpose.Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and langu agequality.Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your article on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.Excerpt 1:ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Takes U.S. by StormIn the last two weeks, the Ice Bucket Challenge™ has quite literally “soaked” the nation. Everyonefrom Ethel Kennedy to Justin Timberlake has poured a bucket of ice water over his or her headand challenged others do the same or make a donation to fight ALS within twenty-four hours.Between July 29 and today, August 12, The ALS Association and its 38 chapters have rec eived anastonishing $4 million in donations compared with $1.12 million during the same time period lastyear. The ALS Association is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of sup port from those peoplewho have been doused, made a donation, or both.“We have never seen anything like this in the history of the disease,” said Barbara Newh ouse,President and CEO of The ALS Association.With only about half of the general public knowledgeable about amyotrophic lateral scler osis (ALS),the Ice Bucket Challenge is making a profound difference. Since July 29, The Association haswelcomed more than 70,000 new donors to the cause.“While the monetary donations are absolutely incredible,” said Newhouse,“the visibility that thisdisease is getting as a result of the challenge is truly invaluable. Pe ople who have never beforeheard of ALS are now engaged in the fight to find treatments and a cure for ALS.”Excerpt 2:Ice bucket challenge: who’s pouring cold water on the idea?The ice bucket challenge has certainly raised awareness. Whether that’s primarily of the disease forwhich it is raising funds or the speed at which images of swimsuit-clad celebrities will go viral is along-term question. More pertinent right now is whether or not the cr aze has reached a tippingpoint.As it lived by social media, so the ice bucket challenge could die by it. The state of Califor nia iscurrently experiencing one of the worst droughts on record. So gestures such as co mpaniesdousing their staff en masse in hundreds of gallons of icy water, come across mo re as wasteful PRexercises than charitable gestures – and are being called out as such on Twitter.There has been a similar reaction in China. Last week, protesters in drought-stricken Hen anprovince raised empty red buckets over their heads, accompanied by the slogan “Hena n, pleasesay no to the ice bucket challenge”.China’s ministry for civil affairs, while broadly supportive, has warned citizens against the practice’s“entertainment and commercial tendencies”.But the real dampener could be the risk of bodily harm. Doctors around the world have warned ofrisks to elderly people, expectant mothers and people with heart conditions.[范文]Do It, but with Love and SincerityThe year 2014 witness target=_blankclass=infotextkey>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年八级作文题目TEM 8 2015 WritingThere has been a new trend in economic activity- the sharing economy. The biggestsector of the sharing economy is travel. You find a potential host through a website. If you both get along and they are available during your planned trip, you stand a chance of getting a place for free. In addition, people also use website and apps to rent out their cars, houses, tools, clothes and services to one another. Time magazine has included this trend in a list titled “10 ideas that will change the world.” It said, “In an era when families are scattered and we may not know the people down the street, sharing things-even with strangers we’ve met just online-allow us to make meaningful connections.” What do you think of Time’s comment?My Views on the Sharing EconomyIn the first part you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second you should support your argument with appropriate details, in the last part you should bring what you’ve written to a natural conclusion or make a s ummary..Outline:My views on the sharing economyⅠ Thesis:The sharing economy plays an important part in modern societyⅡArgumentsA:It helps people make good use of resources.B:The rose's in her hand,the flavor in mine.C:People can make more friends by it.Ⅲ Summary:We can take an active part in the sharing economy and take good advantage of it.[范文]My Views on the Sharing EconomyThe sharing economy has been a new trend in economic activities.Many people benefit a lot through it while different people hold different opinions toward the new topic.On my personal note,with the development of the modern society and economy,the sharing economy plays an important part nowadays.My reasons are as follows.First of all,it helps people make good use of resources.As we all know,the owners can share their available bargains with people who need for free or rent their unused things to one another.It can make sure that many things can be used for as many times as possible instead of being abandoned in the corner.Secondly,as the old saying goes:"The rose's in her hand,the flavor in mine."The sharing economy is just like the rose,it is the bridge between owners and recipients and offers a brand new way to help others and the owners will receive happiness at the same time.When one release the note that he need a place to stay for some time,the one who can offer him will contact him and they both can get what they want.Last but not least,people can make more friends through this.By chatting or negotiating online,two strangers can become familiar with each other and make meaningful connections.For example,if you plan to travel and you find the man who are willing to offer you a place to stay,you will share your journey with him orher,then you may find you two have similar outlooks on life or other similarities.You may even keep in touch with each other for a long time after the bargain.In summary,as the Times magazine comments,the sharing economy is becoming one of 10 ideas that change the world.It brings much convenience in our dailylife.From my point of view,we can take an active part in the sharing economy and take full advantage of it.（304 words）2014年八级作文题目作文题目：my views on working from home（网友回忆版）作文范文：仅供参考，作文自己写探讨工作是在家里好还是在办公地点好[范文]My Views on Working from HomeOn weekdays, as people wake up and make the commute to work, hundreds of people dream of the day when they can work from home. With the integration of technology and innovation into work and home lives, it is delighted to find that we are now able to turn this dream into a reality. Gone are the days when people have to attend meetings in person. Now, those who work at home can communicate with colleagues via mobile phone, computer, and other digital devices.Regarding working from home, what firstly comes to our mind? Apparently, the reduction of congestion. In most cities, especially those metropolises, it is a commonplace that people squeeze in and out of a crowded bus or metro in rush hours. Let's imagine what amount of time can be saved when those people choose or are encouraged to work from home. The saved time can be devoted to precious work time, and thus, elevating efficiency. Furthermore, working at home eases the troublesome of some people working in the downtown while living in the suburb. It is also believed that a lot of people, whose representatives are working parents withchildcare responsibility, may benefit from the changing work pattern. Moms, in particularly, may don't have to struggle to juggle their careers and their families any more.But each new thing is always accompanied by potential dangers. The same is true for the trend of working from home. Though embodied with lots of advantages, it also brings about some negative impacts. For instance, the reduction of face-to-face communication may affect team spirits. There are much more distractions at home than in offices, especially for working women with babies. Besides, from the perspective of employers, it is hard for them to monitor the performance of workers at home.Therefore it is advisable that people take everything into consideration, balancing merits and demerits. Sometimes the job nature has a say in which work pattern fits you. Many people make a combination of working from home and at office, which helps to solve the dilemma. In a nutshell, working from home has both advantages and disadvantages, and the key always lies in how to make the best use of it.2013年八级作文题目WRITING (45 MIN)Is our society hostile to good people? According to a recent survey by China Youth Daily,76.1 percent of the r espondents 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 w aiting for the “social environment” 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.Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.[范文]Recently the issue of providing a sound social environment for people to be good to others has been bought into focus among the general public. Depending on personal experience, personal type and emotional concern, some people hold the idea thatour c urrent society provides a “bad environment” for good people doing good things, and it is surely that a sound social environment is necessary, while others prefer to the view that each individual should try his or her best to do good things and be nice to o thers instead of waiting for the “social environment” to improve. In my opinion, I think it is important to provide a sound social environment for people to be good to others. There are many reasons explaining this case. As for me, I consider the following as the typical ones. First of all, with the rapid growth of the society, the gap between good and bad has become increasingly important in our daily life. Many people need other’s help deeply. They are vulnerable groups just as the olds. But in nowadays, many social problems have affected the consciousness of helping each other or being good to others. Why? For example, one day, on a young man’s way home, he saw an old woman falling onto the ground; he went over to help her instantly. You know what? Just because his kindness, he had put him into a desperate trouble. The old woman insisted that it was the young man who had knocked her down. Of course it is not a happy ending. Things like this often happened in our society. Maybe there are many people wanting to be good to others, but the world is just not so good to them. What’s worse, sometimes they even have to pay for their kindness just like the young man above. Apart from this, another aspect is that in modern society, more and more people live alone in tall buildings now. And this is usually the case that makes people ignore the friendship between neighbors. Those people who lives in these buildings usually go to work in the morning and back home at night. They often live in their own world. This phenomenon resulted in the degrading of the consciousness of helping each other, not to speak of being good to others. Furthermore, People have to pay more time and attention to their own lives now because completions in our society have grown stronger and stronger. And they probably will claim that they have no time or energy when it comes to lending a helping hand to others. To sum up, there is nothing useful for us to complain or blame others; the most important thing is that we should call the world to provide us a healthy environment. And of course it is necessary for the government and related organizations to improve the social environment for people to be good to others. 2012年八级作文题目WRITING (45 MIN)A recent survey of 2,000 college students asked about their attitudes towards phone calls and text-messaging (also known as Short Service) and found the students’ main goal was to pass along information in as little time, with as l ittle small talk, as possible. “What they like most about their mobile devices is that they can reach other people,” says Naomi Baron, a professor of linguistics at American University in Washington, D.C., who conducted the survey. “What they like least is that other people can reach them.” How far do you agree with Professor Baron? In this 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 part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. Marks will beawarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.[范文]“We have in our mortal hand a power to destroy poverty and all forms of human life.” John F. Kennedy said in his Inaugural Address some 50 years ago. Indeed, science and technology has always been a mixed blessing. The same is true of cell phones, one of spectacular gadgets ever invented by humans in the past perhaps 100 years or so. Cell phones have two ambivalent faces, mostly benevolent, lovely and grim, even macabre sometimes. That is exactly what Naomi Baron, a professor of linguistics at American University in Washington, D.C. described, when he said, “What people like most about their mobile devices is that they can reach other people. What they like least is that other people can reach them.” Professor Baron’s conclusion cannot be too true.While mobile devices today are facilitating our life in ways unimagined, they pose problems, too. One of these is that our private life can be encroached at any time and place. For example, suppose one is taking hard-earned holidays at a seaside resort when he receives a call from his boss, who told him that something goes wrong with his work or his client runs into trouble. All of a sudden, his pleasure is totally spoiled. At this moment, modern devices of communications show their gloomy and ghastly face. Blockage to such calls can be hardly possible unless you have decided to leave your present job for good.The second quandary brought about by the mobiles and the Internet is that people are cut off from contract with one another. This is a paradox. This happens most often in the world of business. With the help of these gadgets, many people stay home on workdays. At the click of their fingers, they can receive and send their work on the Net or cell phones. With a mobile, even their salaries can be automatically credited to their accounts. Few people nowadays stand in line receiving their paychecks. They don’t have to see people in person to do all these and other things. Economical and convenient as it is, people are more isolated from each other.Regrettably, the gloomy paradoxical aspect of mobiles goes beyond the field of our work. It also happens in our almost every facet of life. Music used to be a very good social event. But now, most people build a wall of music around them by listening to on-line music or songs downloaded and saved in their cell phones. Watching a film also becomes a detached process. Modern phones are almost almighty, with which they can enjoy the latest box hits in the isolation of the living room. They don’t have to go out, let alone j oining with friends. Communications in person are saved when, with omnipotent ‘i-phone’, students can learn a lot of subjects alone instead of discussing problems with their classmates, friends and brothers and sisters and parents. They even don’t have to go classes to acquire all these things where rich human communication can occur.“Every coin has two sides” is an old cliché. But it applies ideally to the case of cell phone today. Cell phones, on the one hand, render our life more convenient andenrich our treasure trove of existence. At the same time, however, they stymie our life. They encroach our privacy and meanwhile, make us reluctant to partake the rich real social life.2011年八级作文题目According to a recent newspaper report, many famous sites of historical interest in China have begun or are considering charging tourists higher entry fees during peek travel seasons. This has aroused a lot of public attention and also public debate. What is your opinion? Should famous Chinese sites of historical interest charge higher fees during peek travel seasons? Write an essay of about 400 words.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 part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.You should supply an appropriate title for your essay.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.[范文]We have witnessed many reports both in newspapers and on the Internet that quite a few number of famous historic sites and natural resorts are considering charging tourists higher entry fees during peak travel seasons. Many experts and managers of these sites all believe that charging higher entry fees will lead tourists to travel less in peak seasons and come more often in other time. According to them, higher fees serve as a tool to balance the number of people visiting these famous resorts, as well as a source of fund that can provide for the protection of historic resorts. In addition, higher entry fees will also create profits for these historic sites. However, I strongly believe that higher entry fees in peak travel seasons are unreasonable and unfair, and thus should not be adopted.Primarily, tourists who aim at visiting a historic site will not be deterred by the relatively higher entry fees. In this sense, the goal of balancing the number of visitors cannot be achieved with higher fees. For example, tourists who come to Beijing all consider the Palace Museum, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace as their must in travelling. They would come to these historic resorts no matter what the entry fees are. In addition, many tourists may have leisure time only during the peak season. Hence, they are forced to pay higher fees whereas the total number of visitors does not come down at all.Moreover, higher entry fees should not be considered as an option for protection of the historic sites. As is known to all, world-renowned historic resorts are all protected and maintained by local government. It is the government’s duty toprotect and provide funds for the historic sites and the relative maintenance. Funds for the protection of historic sites should come from taxes, not from the visitors. Therefore, to say that higher entry fees can provide funds for the protection of historic sites is unfair for the visitors.Finally, higher entry fees during peak travel seasons harm the right of the relatively poorer people who wish to travel during that time. To set the entry fees higher in peak travel seasons means that only those who can afford the tickets can have the right to visit those historic resorts. However, everyone is entitled the same right to enjoy the historic sites. There is no reason that these poorer people cannot visit these resorts as others do in peak travel seasons.In conclusion, higher entry fee cannot help balancing the number of visitors during peak travel seasons. It is also unfair for the visitors and harms the right of the relatively poorer people. Viewed in this light, charging visitors with higher entry fees during peak travel seasons is unreasonable, unfair and unjustified at best.2010 年八级作文题目Part ⅥWriting (45 min)Recently newspapers have reported that officials in a little-known mountainous area near Guiyang, Guizhou Province wanted to turn the area into a “central business district” for Guiyang and invited a foreign design company to give it an entirely new look. The design company came up with a blueprint for unconventional, super-futuristic buildings. This has triggered off different responses. Some appreciate of the bold innovation of the design, but others held that it failed to reflect regional characteristics or local cultural heritage. What is your view on this? Write an essay of about 400 words.[范文]No one can have failed to notice the fact that Chinese culture has become increasingly diversified in the past decades. This can be embodied by evidences in many fields, one of which is architecture. Recently newspapers have reported that officials in a little-known mountainous area near Guiyang, Guizhou Province wanted to turn the area into a “central business district” for Guiyang and invited a foreign design company to give it an entirely new look. The design company came up with a blueprint for unconventional, super-futuristic buildings. This has aroused a heated debate. Some approve of the bold innovation of the design while others claimed that it failed to reflect regional characteristics or local cultural heritage. When asked of my opinion, I am inclined to agree with the former one, and I base my point of view on the following reasons.In the first place, an unconventional or exotic design is in accordance with the primary function of this area. As we are told, this lot of land is meant to be a “central business district”. As the name indicates, this area is intended for business, mostpossibly international business, which is imaginable in the context of the nation’s move of reform and opening-up to the outside world. Such being the case, an innovative and super-futuristic design of the areas is quite understandable, for it may demonstrate local people’s wish to embrace and integrate with other cultures around the world. More foreign investors might be attracted here, which is just the aim of this program.In the second place, allowing space for novel things is essential for the development of an area. The concept of ancient and modern or that of local and alien is relative. What seems ancient now used to be modern centuries ago; similarly, what looks exotic today might be deemed natural tomorrow. A person needs to accept new knowledge to grow and the same is true with an area or a country. While new things often meet with objections at first, they are mostly accepted and loved later. A number of examples can be listed, with the most striking ones being the art museum in Paris designed by Bei Luming, a Chinese architect, and the Opera House in Sydney, whose designer only received due respect years after his death.Admittedly, we should respect and treasure traditional and regional culture, inherit it and carry it on. However, preserving the old and traditional should not be the reason to refuse the new and modern.Bringing what has been discussed into conclusion, we may claim that it is understandable and acceptable for people in the above-mentioned area to adopt the foreign design.2009 年八级作文题目Part ⅥWriting (45 min)Mandarin, or putonghua, is the standard service sector language in our country. But recently, employees at a big city's subway station have been busy learning dialects of other parts of the country. Proponents say that using dialects in the subway is a way to provide better service. But opponents think that encouraging the use of dialects in public counters the national policy to promote putonghua. What is your opinion? Write an essay of about 400 words on the following topic: Are dialects just as acceptable in public places?[范文]Dialects Are Acceptable in Public PlacesAs is well known, mandarin, or Putonghua, is the standard service sector language in China. Lately，however, some employees of a metropolitan subway company start using dialects to cater to the needs of people from different areas. This act gave rise to a heated debate around the country. Advocates deem it as an effort to render better service while opponents see the countering effects of such a movement to the national policy of promoting Putonghua across China.When asked of my opinion, I truly find it difficult to offer because I am not adequately informed of the way those employees of the subway company use the dialects. If they just learn dialects in an effort to understand customers better, whileinsisting speaking Mandarin at the same time, I believe it is absolutely acceptable. However, if they voluntarily talk to customers in dialects, I believe it is unnecessary and really goes against the national policy of promoting Putonghua around the country. Basically, I believe, the former is the case. So, it can be said that I am of the opinion that dialects should be tolerated in public places.Truly, mandarin, which means "common language", is the country's predominant language and is widely used in China, but dialects still enjoy popularity in most parts of the country. Except for some residents in metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, people in most parts of the country communicate in dialectical Chinese in their daily life. For those less educated people in underdeveloped areas, their dialect is their only language. If it were forbidden in public places, they could not communicate at all.Of course, we should promote the use of Putonghua in public places, but we should understand that it takes time. We cannot expect that everyone in the countryside automatically has the ability to speak Putonghua when he or she steps into the big city. They need a process of learning, while subway or bus stations are usually their first class to learn Putonghua. As primary students, they should be allowed the chance to learn step by step. While trying to communicate in Putonghua with customers, workers in service sectors should first learn to understand their customers. So it is nothing to blame for them to learn some daily expressions in various dialects.Therefore, it can be said that the opponents of the practice mentioned above are just making a fuss. And, most possibly, they failed to realize the fact that subway companies are just service sectors, whose primary task is to provide service instead of promoting a language.2008 年八级作文题目Part ⅥWriting (45 min)In a few months’ time you are going to graduate from university. How do you think your college years have prepared you for your future life? Write an essay of about 400 words on the following topic: What I have learned from my years at university[范文]What I have learned from my years at university As my college life is drawing to an end, it is about time to raise the question “what have I learned from my years at university？”.To be frank, I did not learn too much.First, as to my professional knowledge, I just followed the flow of curriculum, neither lagged behind nor excelling in the class. I only find myself better in English than in high school or than most of those non-English-majors. I can speak English, but not very fluently; I can write in English, but just some easy articles; I can understand most of the materials in the textbooks, but not very professional or colloquial expressions; I can read in English, but often need to look up words in。
冰桶挑战的英语作文
冰桶挑战的英语作文英文回答：The Ice Bucket Challenge: A Viral Phenomenon with a Chilling TwistIn the annals of social media history, few campaigns have captured the public's imagination and galvanized mass participation like the Ice Bucket Challenge. This seemingly innocuous act of pouring a bucket of ice water over one's head became a global sensation in 2014, raising awareness and millions of dollars for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.The challenge's premise was simple: nominate someone to pour a bucket of ice water over their head within 24 hours or donate to ALS research. If they declined, they were obligated to make a donation. What began as a playful dare among friends quickly spiraled into a viral phenomenon, with celebrities, politicians, and ordinary people alikeparticipating.One of the most endearing aspects of the Ice Bucket Challenge was its democratizing effect. It transcended social boundaries and brought people together for a common cause. From the glamorous red carpet of Hollywood to the modest backyards of small towns, the ALS ice bucket became a symbol of solidarity and hope in the face of adversity.But beneath the icy façade, the Ice Bucket Challenge also carried a chilling reminder of ALS's relentless grip. The disease, which affects the motor neurons of the body, progressively paralyzes its victims, eventually robbing them of their ability to move, speak, and breathe. The challenge became a public forum for raising awareness about ALS and the urgent need for research to find a cure.The Ice Bucket Challenge was not without its detractors. Some criticized it for being too frivolous or self-absorbed. Others questioned its effectiveness, arguing that the money raised could have been put to better use. However, thechallenge's legacy cannot be denied. It raised unprecedented awareness about ALS, inspired countless donations, and fostered a sense of community and support for those affected by the disease.中文回答：冰桶挑战：一场弥漫着寒意的病毒式现象在社交媒体的历史年鉴中，很少有活动像冰桶挑战那样俘获了公众的想象力并激发了大众参与。
英语作文 冰桶挑战
英语作文冰桶挑战The Ice Bucket Challenge。
The Ice Bucket Challenge became a viral sensation inthe summer of 2014, sweeping across social media andraising awareness and funds for amyotrophic lateralsclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The challenge involved people dumping a bucket of ice waterover their heads and then nominating others to do the same, all in the name of charity.The origins of the Ice Bucket Challenge can be traced back to 2013 when Pete Frates, a former college baseball player who was diagnosed with ALS, and his friend Pat Quinn, began using social media to raise awareness about the disease. The challenge gained momentum in the summer of2014 when it started to spread like wildfire on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.The rules of the Ice Bucket Challenge were simple:participants had 24 hours to either dump a bucket of ice water over their heads or donate to an ALS charity. Many chose to do both, and the challenge quickly gained popularity among celebrities, athletes, and everyday people alike. The viral nature of the challenge helped to raise millions of dollars for ALS research and support.The Ice Bucket Challenge was not without its critics, however. Some questioned whether the challenge was truly effective in raising awareness about ALS, while others felt that it was more about social media trends than supporting a worthy cause. Despite the criticisms, there is no denying that the Ice Bucket Challenge had a significant impact on ALS research and fundraising efforts.One of the most powerful aspects of the Ice Bucket Challenge was its ability to bring people together for a common cause. Friends and family members nominated each other to take the challenge, and people from all walks of life participated, from children to grandparents, all united in their support for those affected by ALS.In addition to raising funds for ALS research, the Ice Bucket Challenge also helped to shine a spotlight on the daily struggles of those living with the disease. It gave a platform for people to share their stories and experiences, and it fostered a sense of community and solidarity among those affected by ALS.The legacy of the Ice Bucket Challenge lives on today, as the funds raised continue to support ALS research and patient care. The challenge also serves as a reminder of the power of social media and the ability of ordinary people to make a difference in the world.In conclusion, the Ice Bucket Challenge was a phenomenon that captured the attention of millions and had a lasting impact on ALS research and fundraising. It brought people together, raised awareness, and demonstrated the potential of social media to mobilize support for important causes. While the challenge may have come and gone, its legacy continues to inspire and motivate others to make a positive impact in their communities.。
冰桶挑战英语作文
冰桶挑战英语作文The Ice Bucket Challenge has become a global phenomenon in recent years, raising awareness and funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The challenge involves dumping a bucket of ice water over one's head and then nominating others to do the same, all in the name of charity. The trend has taken social media by storm, with countless celebrities and ordinary people alike taking part in the challenge and spreading the word about ALS.The Ice Bucket Challenge has its roots in the ALS community, where it was originally started to raise awareness and funds for the disease. However, it quickly gained traction on social media and has since become aviral sensation. The challenge is simple: participants film themselves dumping a bucket of ice water over their heads, post the video on social media, and then nominate others to do the same within 24 hours. Those who are nominated can either accept the challenge or make a donation to an ALScharity. Many people choose to do both, raising both awareness and funds for the cause.The Ice Bucket Challenge has been incredibly successful in raising awareness for ALS. It has brought the disease into the public eye and sparked conversations about the impact of ALS on individuals and their families. The challenge has also raised millions of dollars for ALS research and patient care, funding that is desperately needed to find a cure for the disease. The Ice Bucket Challenge has proven that social media can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and funds for important causes.In addition to its fundraising success, the Ice Bucket Challenge has also had a significant impact on the ALS community. Many people living with ALS have expressed gratitude for the attention and support that the challenge has brought to their cause. The challenge has helped to break down the stigma surrounding ALS and has shown those living with the disease that they are not alone. The Ice Bucket Challenge has brought people together in support of a common cause, and has created a sense of community amongthose affected by ALS.The Ice Bucket Challenge has also had a lasting impact on social media and online activism. The challenge has shown the power of social media to mobilize people for a cause, and has inspired other online fundraising and awareness campaigns. The Ice Bucket Challenge has proven that social media can be a force for good, and has set a precedent for future online activism efforts.In conclusion, the Ice Bucket Challenge has been a tremendous success in raising awareness and funds for ALS. It has brought the disease into the public eye, raised millions of dollars for research and patient care, and created a sense of community among those affected by ALS. The challenge has also had a lasting impact on social media and online activism, showing the power of social media to mobilize people for a cause. The Ice Bucket Challenge has proven that a simple act can have a big impact, and has set a precedent for future online activism efforts.。
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冰桶挑战专八英语作文分析英文回答：The Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral social media phenomenon that took the world by storm in 2014, raised over $220 million for the ALS Association and raised global awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Supporters of the campaign dumped buckets of ice water on their heads and nominated others to do the same, either by donating to the ALS Association or performing the challenge themselves.The challenge was particularly successful due to its simple premise and viral nature. The low barrier to entry – all that was required was a bucket of water – made it accessible to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or location. The use of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter allowed the challenge to spread rapidly, creating a sense of community and shared experience among participants.Moreover, the challenge resonated with people on an emotional level. ALS is a cruel and debilitating disease, and the Ice Bucket Challenge provided a tangible way for individuals to show their support for those living with the condition. The mass participation and outpouring of support helped to break down stigmas surrounding ALS and encourage open dialogue about the disease.However, the challenge was not without its critics. Some argued that it was merely a form of "slacktivism," where people engaged in a social media trend without making a meaningful commitment to supporting the cause. Others expressed concerns about the potential risks of dumpingcold water on the head, particularly for those with underlying health conditions.Despite these criticisms, the Ice Bucket Challenge hada significant impact in raising awareness of ALS and providing much-needed funding for research into the disease. It showed the power of social media to mobilize people fora common cause and highlighted the importance of empathyand compassion in the face of adversity.中文回答：冰桶挑战是2014年席卷全球的一场病毒式社交媒体现象，为肌萎缩侧索硬化症协会筹集了超过2.2亿美元，并提高了人们对肌萎缩侧索硬化症（ALS）这种致命的神经退行性疾病的认识。
2016 tem-8 作文真题详解
In the last two weeks, the Ice Bucket Challenge™ has quite literally “soaked” the nation. Everyone from Ethel Kennedy to Justin Timberlake has poured a bucket of ice water over his or her head and challenged others do the same or make a donation to fight ALS within twenty-four hours.
“While the monetary donations are absolutely incredible,” said Newhouse, “the visibility that this disease is getting as a result of the challenge is truly invaluable. People who have never before heard of ALS are now engaged in
the fight to find treatments and a cure for ALS.”
Ice bucket challenge: who’s pouring cold water on the idea? The ice bucket challenge has certainly raised awareness. Whether that’s primarily of the disease for which it is raising funds or the speed at which images of swimsuit-clad celebrities will go viral is a long-term question. More pertinent right now is whether or not the craze has reached a tipping point. As it lived by social media, so the ice bucket challenge could die by it. The state of California is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts on record. So gestures such as companies dousing their staff en masse in hundreds of gallons of icy water, come across more as wasteful PR exercises than charitable gestures – and are being called out as such on Twitter. There has been a similar reaction in China. Last week, protesters in droughtstricken Henan province raised empty red buckets over their heads, accompanied by the slogan “Henan, please say no to the ice bucket challenge”. China’s ministry for civil affairs, while broadly supportive, has warned citizens against the practice’s “entertainment and commercial tendencies”. But the real dampener could be the risk of bodily harm. Doctors around the world have warned of risks to elderly people, expectant mothers and people
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冰桶挑战专八作文范文关于冰桶挑战的英语作文80词左右急What's the hottest news recently? There is no doubt that it belongs to the ice bucket challenge. It is an activity that held by an American charity organization, it not only helps the sick people to get the money to heal their disease, but also makes more and more people know about the disease, so that they can give more care to the patients.Ice bucket challenge is like the epidemic, this active becomes popular around the world very quickly. The initiator holds the activity to hope people can experience the ALS patients' pain. In the activity, people need to pour the ice water down from their heads, and then nominate another three people, they can choose to accept the challenge, or donate the 100 dollar, or do the both.急求“我看冰桶挑战”600字作文《我看冰桶挑战》冰桶挑战这个活动最近很火红也有许多艺人名人都在帮忙推广着说真的当我第一次看这个冰桶挑战的影片时候根本就不晓得这项活动背后是有意义的那个影片里我就只是看到一个名人说接受某个人的挑战然后再向三个人提出挑战然后他就拿着一桶冰水淋湿本人仅此而已就只是觉得他贪玩或接受挑战罢了直到许多不同的名人开头上载本人接受挑战的影片加上有些名人在接受挑战前讲出这个活动的意义我才恍然大悟出名人帮忙宣扬推广当然是好事可是方式用对的话会更好假如那些名人只是纯粹接受挑战然后上载影片告知大家本人接受挑战再向谁提出挑战最终用冰水淋湿本人这真的是个很无聊的消遣而且没有很帮忙ALS 做宣扬反而令到他们的粉丝会错意盲目地跟着他们玩这些“消遣”！不过当然也有些名人做得很不错他们会先引见这个ALS这个组织然后再说说这个活动的意义这样就真的很好他们就很胜利的把ALS 的重要讯息带给大家突然那么有感是由于在别的网站看到一张图心很酸也觉得很讽刺 X 文明国家用洁净的水来做善事；落后的国家想要一点洁净的水也难求。
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英语专业八级历年写作真题（TEM-8）哈尔滨李海斌1 / 7英语专业八级历年写作真题(TEM-8)2017年The following are two excerpts about job hopping. Read the two excerpts carefully and write an article of NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS, in which you should:1 summarize the main arguments in the two excerpts, and then2 express your opinion towards job hopping, especially on whether job hopping would benefit your career development You can support yourself with information the excerpts.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.Excerpt 1The Pros of Job HoppingUntil recently, job hopping was considered career suicide. But things has changed. As job longevity becomes a thing of the past, employers and recruiters are beginning to have a different outlook on job hopping.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average number of years that U.S. workers have been with their current employer is 4.6. Tenure of young employees (ages 20 to 34) is only half that (2.3 years).As it turns out, job hopping can be extremely advantageous for certain types of people—if they do it for the right reasons, says Laurie Lopez, a partner and senior general manager in the IT contracts division at Winter Wyman. “For those in technology,for example, it allows them the opportunity to gain valuable technical knowledge in different environments and cultures. This can be more common for those specializing in IT. In order to keep their skills fresh, it is necessary for technologists to remain current in a highly competitive market. Job hopping is more common with employees that are less tenured, and feel confident in their skills to be able to move on and can add value immediately in a new opportunity. With employers being mo re open to hiring job hoppers, we expect the trend to continue.”Excerpt 2Job hopping becomes more difficult as employers seek solid credentials Amid a slow down in the country’s economic growth, the good times for job hoppers might be coming to an end, said Angel Lam, associate director of commerce and finance, human resources, supply chain and operation businesses of Robert Walters.Job hoppers are those who frequently change jobs in a two-year span, according to global recruitment consultancy Robert Walters.Employers started to shun the job hoppers in 2012, and the trend became more apparent in 2013 and this year.“About 90 percent of our clients will simpl y reject the candidate if they find traces indicating job hopping in the resumes. They wouldn’t even give an interview,” she said.The usual time span for candidates to change a job should be between four to six years, especially for middle to senior management candidates, as they have to demonstrate progress to their employers over this period of time, according Lam.Usually, the candidate will adapt to all the changes in the job in the first year, make some fine tuning in the second year, speedup his or her progress in the third year and start to seek more stable development in the ensuing years. Only in this way can the employee improve adaptability, gain persistence and grasp basic skills required for the job, Lam said.2016年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 has also been doubt and criticism.Write your response in about 300 words, in which you should:1 summarize the development of the ice bucket challenge activity, and then2 express your opinion towards the activity, especially whether the problems found with this kind of activity will finally undermine its original purpose.。
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The Ice Bucket Challenge has been prevailing among the world.The purpose of it
is to raise people’s awareness for the disease ALS and raise money to fight against
it.Proponents, represented by the ALS Association, claim that it is beneficial and
praiseworthy.However, social media claims that the challenge wastes plenty of
water.According to China’s ministry for civil affairs , the event has become a form of
entertainment or commercial advertisement.Besides,doctors deem that the challenge
does harm to one’s body.
Personally,i deem that the event is advantageous.Firstly, no one can deny the fact
that the practice has benefited patients of ALS.The ALS has received an astonishing 4
million dollars in donations compared with 1.2 million dollars during the same time
period last year.I believe if any company and nonprofit had all of the public relation
dollars in the world to come up with the event,they will make a big difference.People
who have never heard of the ALS are now engaged in the fight to find treatments and
a cure for it.In addition,the event has raised public awareness and a major focus of the
organization.people can learn about the disease and pay attention to it through the
Challenge.For instance, a campaign should be launched at the same time to provide
people with more knowledge about the disease, encourage them to help those in need
with love and integrity and become less commercial.Finally, it can gain popularity
among us and make it open,fair and trust under the supervision of some organization
and public.The money raised will only be used to cure suffers without any other
usage.
In conclusion,the Ice Bucket Challenge does a lot to help those suffers of
disease and raises the public’s attention of this kind of disease.As a matter of
fact,most things in moderation are healthy,and charitable activities are no
different.We should always have the creed in mind that being a dutiful people and try
to help others.