2010作文热点话题
西南旱灾
Land hit by drought
A severe drought has hit a large area of southwestern China, affecting more than 60 million people. The entire nation is making an effort to combat(抗击) it.
The drought began last autumn, affecting Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and Chongqing. There is no sign of it abating(减弱) in the short term. Experts say the drought is a result of less rain, insufficient(不足的) water reserve, high temperatures, dated irrigation projects, environmental damage and global climate change.
The disaster hit the regions hard. Five million hectares(公顷) of farmland have been stricken. Over 1 million hectares of this year’s crops have failed. Cracked land, and dried up wells and rivers can be found everywhere, the drought has been so severe that cracks have appeared at Kunming Wujiaba Airport in Yunnan.
More than 20 million people are having difficulty accessing safe drinking water. “We’ve not been able to have a bath for almost a year,” said Lin Guanghe, 60, who lives in Yanshan county, Yunnan. “It was difficult to find drinking water, let alone have a bath.”
The drought is also affecting school children’s studies. “I am worried that my family will get no harvest this year. In that case, my family will not be able to afford my living costs, ” an unnamed boarding school girl at Yizi Primary School in Chuxiong, Yunnan, told Dazhong Daily.
A person went to Sapiwu village in Nanhua County, Yunnan and found that some primary school children were drinking muddy(多泥的) water. He put up some photos of them online, saying: “I took these photos but I could do nothing for the people.”
But thanks to measures taken under the leadership of central government, the drinking water problem has been greatly eased today. Local authorities are digging up deep wells and creating artificial(人工的) rain. In Sichuan, locals are turning to growing drought resistant(抗旱的) crops. Other parts of China are helping by giving water and donating other resources.
The severe drought has also made people realize the urgency of saving water. Seeing the shocking pictures of the drought, a person launched a “save water” campaign at sohu.com. “Did you see the shocking pictures of the drought in the south? Please save water, otherwise, the last drop of water on Earth will be our teardrop,” said the person.
海地地震
倡议书(受灾情况、救援、倡议)
Dear fellow students,
You must know that a big earthquake struck Haiti on January 13, causing great loss of life and damage to buildings and other infrastructure. Thousands of people were injured and around 230,000 died, including eight Chinese peacekeepers. Most survivors are now homeless and in urgent want of the necessities of life. Worse still, diseases resulting from the earthquake are threatening public health. Help is in great need there.
After the earthquake, medical and rescue teams from all over t
he world went to help. Quantities of supplies, including tents, clothes, food and medicine have been supplied to the distressed nation.
As students, we should made every effort to help those in need. We can donate pocket money and give them spiritual support as well. Hand in hand, we can stand together with the people of Haiti.
Thank you.
Li Hua
学生素质
Be a Good Student
Perhaps it is everyone’s dream to be a good student at school, but quite a few students feel at a loss on how to make it happen. It is easy if you can act on the following points:
First of all, make full use of充分利用 your time and work hard. Don’t put off till tomorrow what should be done today, as time that has passed will never come back. Today’s fast developing society requires adequate knowledge, which presses us to spare no efforts to study. Of course, your hard work will be rewarded one day.
Secondly, use your own judgment and present your point of view. A credulous轻信的 attitude will only make you take things for granted. With your own judgment you will be able to tell right from wrong and form your own theories.
Thirdly, set aside enough time for relaxation放松, entertainment, etc. Don’t ignore the harmful effects of all work and no play. Proper sports will build up your body and improve the efficiency of your studying.
To be a good student is easier said than done, for it requires students to make consistent efforts. But nothing is difficult to a man if he puts heart into it.
低碳生活
如今, “低碳”生活方式正受到越来越多人的追捧。某英文报社正在开展“低碳生活,从我做起”的征文活动,请给其投稿。内容要点如下:
1.好处:减少二氧化碳排放,有利于缓解全球变暖;
2.具体建议:
* 随手关掉不用的电器,如电灯、电视和电脑;
*步行或骑自行车出行;如果路程远,乘坐公交车;
*购物时尽量使用环保布袋,不用一次性塑料袋。
3.大家都行动起来,我们就能与环境和谐共处。
注意:1. 词数120左右。
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:二氧化碳排放 carbon dioxide emissions; 一次性塑料袋 disposable plastic bag
Nowadays, it is becoming common to lead a low-carbon lifestyle.
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One possible version:
Nowadays , it is becoming common to lead a low-carbon lifestyle. We know that carbon dioxide is the major greenhouse gas that causes global warming. By living a low-carbon life, we can cut carbon dioxide emissions, which may contribute to stopping the temperature from rising.
There are many ways of leading an environmentally friendly life. For instance, we can turn off electrical appliances like lights, the television and the computer when we aren’t using them. Cars not only cause ser
ious air pollution but also waste energy, so we could walk or ride a bicycle for short trips. If we need to travel a long distance we can take public transportation. It’s also wise to use reusable cloth bags and not disposable plastic bags when we shop.
I believe that as long as each of us makes a small change to cut carbon emissions, we can make a big difference and develop a harmonious relationship with the environment.
Cut that carbon!
WHEN the online game Happy Farm became a hit, the catch phrase “Have you stolen any vegetables today?” was the hip (时髦的) way for young people and white-collar workers to greet their friends. But now that line has a competitor. Since the Copenhagen Climate Conference, when world leaders met to discuss global warming, people have taken to saying, “Have you reduced your carbon emissions today?” when they meet up with a buddy (朋友).
The idea is that we should all be leading low carbon lives; we should be trying to save energy, and so reduce our carbon emissions. And we can do this just by making small alterations (改变) in our everyday lives.
I fully agree. We should be aware of the challenges we face; we urgently (迫切地) need to take measures to protect our environment.
Let me give you an example from my own life. I always walk rather than ask my father to take me by car when I need to get somewhere – that is a contribution to decreasing carbon emissions. I’ve also asked my parents to plant more trees in the garden, because trees absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen.
Also, recycling water and turning out lights when they’re not being used helps. And we can spread the word: We can call on people around us to act in the same way, to do everything in their power to make a positive difference.
Everyone likes to think of the future as a beautiful place, but unless we take up the cause of the low carbon lifestyle that future may not become a reality. So, next time you meet up with a friend, remember to ask: What have you done today to reduce the size of your carbon footprint?
世博会
A window to the world, a feast for your eyes.
At the Expo, there is plenty of splendid architecture (建筑), exotic culture and advanced technology.
The US Pavilion is impressive. In a movie, you get to hear famous people like Barack Obama and Kobe Bryant speak to you in Chinese. Two other movies they present are inspiring. The American values – optimism, perseverance (毅力) and teamwork – are worth taking seriously.
The World Expo is known as the million visitors to Shanghai.
The World Expo is a great event for different countries to exchange social, economic, cultural and scientific achievements (成就), and also help to encourage new technology and ideas.
The World Expo (“exposition” for short), also known as the World’s Fair, is the third largest world event after the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. During the Expo, the participating (参与的) countries build pavilions (展馆) to display their technologies and cultures, with numerous (数不清的) exhibitions and performances.
The World Expo enables people to experience the world’s most advanced technologies. Many new inventions across time have made their debuts (初次露面) at the World Expo, including TV, the telephone and even the ice cream cone.
But the World Expo is not just a trade fair. It’s more like a great platform (平台) for cultural exchange, bringing people into closer contact with the rest of the world.
The theme of the Shanghai Expo is “Better city, better life”. It will call on global wisdom to solve common problems that human beings face through urbanization (城市化). It will send a message to people around the world to care about the places where they live.
校园安全
Safety comes first
VARIOUS measures are being taken to tighten school security in China’s high schools, primary schools and kindergartens.
Campus security has become a public concern after a series of violent attacks against school children that have shocked the nation in recent days.
The Ministry of Public Security issued an emergency notice on May 1 to police departments around the country to strengthen patrols (巡逻) in and around schools at the beginning and end of the school day, and to inspect (检查) small hotels, Internet cafes and “recreational (娱乐的) sites” next to schools.
“We must take fast action to strengthen security for schools and kindergartens to create a harmonious environment for children to study and grow up,” senior Communist Party leader Zhou Yongkang told a conference on maintaining stability on Monday.
In response to the situation, cities around the country have taken their own preventative measures. Outsiders are not allowed to visit the school without special permission. Professional police equipment is being introduced into schools.
In Chongqing, professional security guards with batons (警棍), and pepper sprays (辣椒水) are now stationed (驻扎) in schools. Police there can shoot to kill anyone attempting to harm students. Campuses in Beijing have been provided with pepper spray and cut-resistant gloves.
The social environment also plays a key role in school safety. In central Beijing’s Xuanwu district, bars and snooker (台球) rooms within 200 meters of schools have been banned.
The government is also calling on public health and civil authorities to improve the treatment of people suffering from me
ntal problems, as some of the campus attackers were found to be mentally ill. Local governments are also being urged to listen to the complaints of the people and deal with their concerns before there is an impact on society.
Children and teachers need to be trained to cope with such attacks, said China Daily. For example, if there is an intruder on the campus, students should be informed through an announcement, after which teachers should lock their classrooms to keep the children safe. The emergency drills should be similar to those for fires and earthquakes, said the paper.
校长推荐制
Recommend me
PERHAPS you do not know your school principal well. But you might be wise to take him or her seriously. Peking University will enroll students recommended by high school principals next year.
On November 16, Peking University released (发布) a list of 39 high school principals it acknowledges as qualified referees.
If the students recommended pass a round of interviews by Peking University, they will have an extra 30 points added to their national college entrance exam scores if they apply to the university after the exam. For more information, go to http://www.gotopku.cn.
Peking University said the reason behind the move was a desire to give students with comprehensive (全面的) and special abilities a chance to stand out.
The move has led to widespread discussion.
A survey, conducted by China’s leading Web portal sina.com, showed that as of November 16, 10,046 out of 14,227 people oppose the measure. Many netizens worry that there may be cheating.
Some education experts agree with the criticism. Liu Daoyu, former president of Wuhan University is one strong opponent.
“There are so many high schools across the country. But only 39 schools are qualified to recommend students. Is it fair to the rest of the schools? Besides, most of the 39 schools are located in big cities, which is unfair to other regions,” Liu told the Changjiang Times on November 17.
The reform is also unfair to students taking national college entrance exams, some say. The recommended students have an extra 30 points added to their college entrance exam scores. According to Liu, in the competitive exam, one extra point can put a student ahead of a large numbers of others – never mind 30.
The third problem is cheating. “Principals do not know students well. How can you guarantee the recommendation process will be fair?” asked Wang Xuming, former spokesman of the Ministry of Education, on his blog.
The Ministry of Education said the move is a good experiment in college admissions reforms.
A comment on the website of China Youth Daily said the public should support the move. It said Peking University promised a series of oversight (监督) measures to avoid cheating. For example, the information of schools and principals that recommend students, and the recommended students will be put
online for a week for public supervision. People should support new reforms even if it is not yet m