During the recently televised Chinese Character Dictation Contest by CCTV-10, when the host asked the 14-year-old contestant Yu Shuang from Guizhou Province to write the word for toad(蟾蜍), the audience frowned. Yu failed as she wrote the character with one dot missing. However, among 10 adult participants offstage, only three had written the word correctly.

Meanwhile, those sitting at home also felt embarrassed during the broadcast, since on several occasions they were stumped as to how to write words that are commonly used in daily conversation.

According to a survey by Beijing-based Horizon Research Consultancy in May, up to 94.1 percent of respondents said they had encountered memory lapses(疏忽) concerning how to write certain characters while writing and 26.8 percent said such lapses were frequent.

Cell phone and computers are common devices to most urban children. A report on the lifestyle of Chinese children published by Beijing Women's Federation in July showed that mobile phones, instant messenger QQ, Weibo and tablets have become a major part of urban children's daily lives. According to the report, 52.6 percent of kids aged 4 to 6 had used the Internet. The percentage for kids aged between 7 and 9 reached 58.6 percent, and 77 percent for 10 to 12-year-olds.

【写作内容】

1.以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。

2.以约120个词就弘扬中国传统文化谈谈你的想法，内容包括：

（1）你或你身边的人是否经常出现汉字拼写错误？

（2）谈谈造成这种现象的原因；

（3）我们应该怎样弘扬中国传统文化？

One possible version

Taking Chinese Character Dictation Contest broadcast on CCTV as an example, the passage points out that many people now have trouble in writing Chinese characters in daily life, which may be caused by the overuse of digital devices.

Nowadays, many people often encounter the problem of spelling Chinese characters correctly, including me. I feel a bit ashamed every time I am unable to write some words, some of which are commonly used in our everyday life.

What causes this phenomenon? As is mentioned in the reading passage, the popularity of digital devices is a major contributing factor. Unlike older generations, young people today prefer typing instead of writing by hand. Besides, some wrongly-written advertising signs can be seen everywhere, which mislead people a lot.

We should attach great importance to Chinese traditional culture. First, we should call for the popularity of handwriting because Chinese characters are the most important part of Chinese culture. Opening calligraphy lessons in schools would be a meaningful method to rebuild children's interest in handwriting. Then, celebrating Chinese traditional festivals is also significant to pass on Chinese history and culture. In addition, don’t forget to protect the cultural relics around our country, which are precious heritages left by our ancestors.

【2014佛山一模】第二节 读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

I was pushed into writing the "Top ten problems teenagers face" after I attended a school program, where I had the opportunity to interact with many teenagers. Each conversation was only adding one more item to the list of problems.

About two thirds of girls in grades nine to twelve "worry about their appearance." While there were no gender differences in worries about school, girls worry about getting along with parents and what to do when they are older. Girls are proven to worry more about personal problems, romantic relationships, being liked by other kids and being concerned about what kind of person they are. In fact, the only thing boys worry about more than girls is succeeding in their physical activities.

What parents need is to look at ways to help teens and take responsibility for what we are exposing our teens to right now. We cannot afford to ignore the parental duties of bringing them up well from the time they are little. Televisions, computers and other gadgets that they spend most of the time with cannot give them the nurturing that only parents can.

【写作内容】

1、以约30词概括上文的主要内容；

2、以约120词就“你的烦恼”谈谈你的想法，内容包括：

(1)什么事情会让你烦恼？

(2)你会与人分担你的烦恼吗？为什么？

(3)有什么其他的方法让自己远离烦恼？

One possible version:

When interacting with teenagers,the writer found teenagers,especially young girls,have different worries.The author suggests that parents should play their part in helping teens get away from worries.

As a teenager,I have my worries too,though I am basically an optimistic person.For example, I occasionally get upset about my poor social skills.I want to make friends but I am just too shy,and my awkward jokes and embarrassment often fall me in social situations.

When I get frustrated like that,I always turn to my older sister.She can offer me advice that helps to deal with my worries，and I have more confidence in myself after talking with her.

Of course,I also have some other simple but effective ways for handling my trouble. I often take a jog because physical exercise helps release stress.Besides,a good book or a funny movie can distract my attention from worries.I wish my way can also help you.

【2014中山一模】第二节 读写任务 (共1小题,满分25分)

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

More than five years I was working at a little clinic after I graduated from college. Actually I didn’t like the job and felt depressed every day. One day while working at the cash register, an elderly couple came in with a little girl in a wheelchair.

As I looked closer at this girl, I realized that she was disabled. I then realized she had no arms or legs, just a head, neck and torso. She was in red. That is a warm color.

As I took the money from her grandparent, I looked down at the girl, who was giving me the cutest, largest smile I have ever seen. All of a sudden her handicap was gone and all I saw was this beautiful girl, and her smile, just like the warm sun in the winter melted me and almost instantly gave me a completely new sense of what life is all about.

It was her smile that took me from a poor, unhappy college student and brought me into her world; a world of smiles, love and warmth.

Now I’m a successful business person and whenever I get down and think about the troubles of the world, I think about that little girl and the remarkable lesson about life that she taught me.

【写作内容】

1．以约30个词概括这篇短文的内容要点。

2． 然后以约120词就“生活态度”这一话题发表你的看法，内容包括：

（1） 上述故事给你的感受与启发；

（2） 举例说明你生活中遇到过让你改变生活态度的人或事；

（3） 你认为生活态度对我们的生活有何重要意义。

One possible version:

The writer encountered a little disabled girl when he was working as a cashier in a clinic. The girl’s smile taught the writer a profound lesson, and inspired him to become successful.

After reading the story, I was deeply touched too. I’m in favor of the idea that when you smile to the world, the world will smile back to you.

The story reminds me of my friend Joe, who used to complain a lot when he came across any kind of difficulty or whenever something unpleasant happened to him. Later, Joe’s classmate sitting next to him in Senior Grade One helped him to change greatly. The classmate was born in a very poor family, but instead of complaining, he always smiled to everybody around and devoted himself to his studies. Ever since he met his deskmate, more and more smiles appeared on Joe’s face and soon he even made greater progress in his studies.

In a word, attitude is everything. Only when we take a correct attitude toward life can we enjoy a better, more meaningful and more beautiful life.

【2014肇庆一模】第二节 读写任务（共1题，满分25分）

阅读下面材料，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

“The measure of a man’s real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.”—Thomas Macaulay

One day, some thirty years ago, Mrs. O’Neill gave us a test to our class. When the papers were marked, she discovered 12 boys had made exactly the same mistakes throughout the test. There is nothing new about cheating in exams. Perhaps that was why Mrs. O’Neill didn’t even say a word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to remain after class. I was one of them.

Mrs. O’Neill asked no questions, and she didn’t scold us either. Instead, she wrote on the blackboard the above words by Thomas Macaulay. She then ordered us to copy these words into our exercise-books one hundred times.

It was the most important single lesson of my life. Thirty years later, the words still seem to me the best yardstick, because they give us a way to measure ourselves rather than others.

【写作内容】

1.以约30个词概括上述故事的内容要点。

2.然后以约120个词从“作者”，或者他的老师“Mrs. O’Neill”的行为中任选一个角度发表你的看法，内容包括：

（1）谈谈你对“作者”对待自己的错误或者他的老师“Mrs. O’Neill”对待学生犯错的处理方式发表你的看法，并说明理由；

（2）你读后的感受与启示。

One possible version:

Instead of being criticized severely, the author, together with other 11 boys who cheated in a test, was ordered to copy an instructive sentence a hundred times, which he thought was the most important lesson of his life.

In my point of view, the author was somewhat brave enough to face his fault and deal with it in a right way, nevertheless he had cheated in the test. Thanks to his teacher, Mrs. O’Neill, he received an impressive and particular lesson from which he obtained a way to measure himself. As a saying goes, “A fault confessed is half redressed.” In fact, faults are like road humps, they slow you down temporarily but you can enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Since mistakes can’t be avoided, it is our duty and commitment to cultivate an ability to overcome whatever mistakes we are confronted with. With this ability, no obstacles can overwhelm us and interfere with our long range goal. Only when we build it up will we almost inconceivably triumph.

阅读下面材料，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Dear editor,

I have been getting along well with my father. However, as I’m in Senior Three now, the question whether I should live at school or come back home for the nights has come to our family discussion. My father and I have different opinions over the matter and we are arguing over it these days.

My father insists that I should live at school. In the previous two years, I have been spending about 80 minutes every day to and from school. Living at school can help save a lot of time. In this way, I can have more time for my studies.

On the other hand, what I believe is that I should spend my nights at home. First of all, if I come home for the nights, I will have more freedom to arrange my studies. Meanwhile, I will have more time to communicate with my parents, which will make us understand each other better.

I don’t want to make compromises（妥协） and neither does my father, as it seems. Could you tell me what I should do? I would be grateful if you could give me some advice.

Your sincere reader, Teddy

【写作内容】假设你是某英文报社的编辑，读了Teddy的来信后，想告诉他你的看法。以下是你回信的内容：

1. 以约30个词概括以上短文的内容。

2. 以约120个词表达你对整件事情的看法，内容包括：

1）建议Teddy听从父亲的劝告，并在原文的基础上补充理由;

2）以你自己的经历支持你的观点;

3）给Teddy一些建议。

One possible version:

Dear Teddy,

From your letter, I know that you and your father are having an argument. Your father wants 

you to live at school to save more time for your studies, while you prefer to spend your nights at home, arranging your studies and communicating more with your parents.

Both of you are quite reasonable, but personally, I think you should follow your father’s advice. For one thing, with fewer distractions at school than at home, you’ll be more focused on your studies and thus more efficient. For another, without your parents’ help, you’ll have to deal with all kinds of problems all by yourself, which will make you more independent.

I lived at school for three years in junior middle school and I felt it was beneficial to my study as well as my life. During night classes, everyone was quiet and focused. When I came across problems that I couldn’t solve, I could go to the teachers for help in the office. Then there was a 20-minute break when I could go out to enjoy some fresh air and chat with my friends. This drove away my tiredness and made me energetic again.

It is my advice that you put aside your opinion and imagine living at school, which will help you make the right decision. I believe it will not only delight your father, but also bring benefits to you.

阅读下面材料，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

The ultimate (最终的) goal of life is to achieve happiness, and the way to achieve happiness is to wise management. So says The Sims (模拟人生),an American strategic life-simulation computer game that lets you create, direct, and manage the lives of Sim City's residents.
     Similar to the life of a real person, the game begins with the creation of your simulated(模拟的)people: pick a name and a gender, decide on personality/astrological sign (星座), and then choose a look from a variety of heads, bodies, and skin tones. Each little Sim person has all basic needs (Hunger, Comfort, Fun, etc.) like a human which can be satisfied by interaction with other Sims or purchased objects. Name, gender, and appearance don't affect game-play much, but personality determines how your Sim plays with others.
     One game-play goal is to improve your Sim and eventually help him or her achieve happiness. With proper management he or she can climb a career ladder, which nets him or her more money. This allows the purchase of higher quality stuff, which lets you improve your Sim even more. With suitable care, your Sim can have a mate, kids, and a mansion with an indoor pool. Mismanage your new, simulated family, and fights will break out, jobs will be lost, and the house will fall apart. 
     With The Sims, you can create whatever and whomever you desire. Triumph or tragedy? You name it. In your real life, it is the same case.
[写作内容]
1. 约30个词概括短文的要点；
2. 然后以约120个词写一篇文章，并包括以下要点：
1）模拟人生就是规划人生，说出人生规划的重要性。
2）就如何有效规划高三学习，谈谈你的具体做法。
[写作要求]  
1.可以参照阅读材料的篇章结构组织故事，但不得直接引用原文中的句子； 
2.标题自定。
[评分标准] 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。 

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                                                       Plan Our Life Well
     The Sims is an American computer game in which you can realize the way to achieve happiness in your real life by creating, directing, and managing a simulated identity in the Sim world.
     Today, we are living in an unpredictable society. This urges a severe and immediate need for us to plan and organize our life properly beforehand. Whatever we do, we must have a draft or blueprint for the next step. Otherwise, we are likely to be removed from this competitive world.
     As a Senior Three student, I am supposed to plan our study efficiently so that I can grasp a wide range of subjects and knowledge. Consequently, it is essential for me to allocate more time on subjects I am weak in. The moment I get up in the morning, I will spend time reading English or Chinese aloud because it can make me more energetic. In the evening study, I first concentrate on my weak subjects and then switch to the subjects that I excel in for a change. Reviewing the bits and pieces that I learn every day is what I do before bed because it is the ideal time for memory.

阅读下面材料，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

They say "Make the best of a bad situation". But I believe the bad situation makes the best of you. Even the adversity (逆境)of life can be useful. President Abraham Lincoln showed us how this is so.

One of his officials, Edwin Stanton, frequently found fault with the president and criticized him ---- sometimes in public. Lincoln seemed to show great patience with him. The president was asked why he kept such a man in a high level position.

Lincoln characteristically responded with a story. He told about a time he was visiting with an old farmer. He noticed a big horsefly biting the side of the farmer's horse. Lincoln said he reached over to brush the fly away. As he did so, the farmer stopped him and cautioned, "Don't do that, friend. That horsefly is the only thing keeping this old horse moving."

Even life's many adversities and problems have their place. They may cause us to change directions. Or motivate us to greater achievement. Or keep us moving along when it's easier to go nowhere.

Are you simply making the best of a bad situation, or will it make the best of you?

【写作内容】

1.用约30个词概括这段短文的内容；

2.用约120个单词发表你的观点，内容包括：

(1)列举自己或他人的例子，谈谈如何处理逆境。

(2)谈谈你对逆境的看法。

The passage narrates an instructive story of Lincoln visiting a farmer and his way of responding to bad situations, indicating that the bad situation makes the best of a person. (30 words)

The story reminds me of Helen Keller who became deaf and blind when 19 months old. Living in a world of darkness and silence, she found that communication seemed only a dream for her. However, she didn't give up and struggled to lead an active life. Eventually, under the guidance of her teacher, Helen learnt to read and write and later became a famous writer.

On a personal note, what Helen Keller and Abraham Lincoln did has shown us whether one will succeed or fail depends on how he deals with bad situations. As we all know, lift is a road to unexpected challenges. Only when we make the best of a bad situation will it make the best.(120 words)