Directions : For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the title: Should Firecrackers Be Banned? You should base you composition on the following outline (given in Chinese) 1. 有人认为放鞭炮是好事,为什么? 2. 有人认为放鞭炮是坏事,为什么? 3. 我的看法. You must write your composition in no less than 120 words on the Composition Sheet and remember to write in readable handwriting.
作文范文:Should Firecrackers Be Banned? Some people think that setting off firecrackers is a good thing. They say that it is an ancient Chinese custom which should be preserved. They also claim that firecrackers make festivals and holiday occasions more colorful and entertaining for both adults and children. On the other hand, there are many people who say that firecrackers should be banned. They point out that firecrackers are responsible for fires which destroy property, and for injuries and bums suffered both by the people who set them off and by innocent bystanders. They also say that firecrackers are a waste of money and resources. My own point of view is that we should custom of letting off firecrackers, while at the same time making them harmless. We can do this by banning firecrackers from public places. In addition, we should restrict the setting off of firecrackers to festival days.