For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on living in the virtual world. Try to imagine what will happen when people spend more and more time in the virtual world instead of interacting in the real world. You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

沪江版:

The flourish of the virtual world has exerted great influence on the way people live, so much so that an increasing number of individuals contend that real-life communication is being virtually replaced by texts and images.

It is pleasantly acknowledged that people can easily find their positions in the virtual world and communication there is quite convenient between families and friends. Even people from different sides of the globe can share pictures, feelings and thoughts through various types of apps on the phone, thus building a long-distance connection.

However, when people spend more and more time far from reality, they will find it hard to draw a distinction between the virtual world and the real one. Statistics show that over 70 percent of face-to-face communication consists of facial expressions and body language, which is why people should stick to real-life communication when they have the chance.

In brief, the virtual world acts as an appropriate platform where people can always stay in touch however long the distance is, but a wise man should always know when to get offline.

文都版:

There is no denying in saying that the internet has become an indispensable part of our daily life. Admittedly, this great invention, as a major means of entertainment that relieves one's pressure, boredom, stress and burden, adds some flavor of fun and high-tech into our seemingly tedious, routine and monotonous life.

Nevertheless, the staggering advancement of technology is attended by grave consequences. It is universally acknowledged that people, especially the youngsters, are spending more and more time in the virtual world, such as chatting with the strangers, being addicted to the computer games and so on, instead of interacting in the real world. By doing so, the young waste their hours, lavish theirdays, even squander their years while living in the virtual world.

It is high time we paid due attention to this adverse trend brought by the unprecedented new technology. We must ensure that technological innovations will not render us slaves to high technology. Only in a sensible, healthy atmosphere can we hope to witness the ideal scene in which we, human beings, can utilize the internet to its uttermost.

有道版

第一段:说明科技发展对人类生活的改变,引出话题.说明,我们交流方式的变化.

第二段:人们虚拟世界的交流给我们带来的影响.

第三段:得出结论.

We have to admit that the impactoftechnology on society is unquestionable. Whetherconsidering the TV or thecomputers, technology has had a hugeimpact on society. While not every advancehas been beneficial,there have been many positive effects of technology. Theinternet isone typical example.

With the development of science andtechnology, the worldis no longer what it used to be. But the ability ofcommunication isa significant skill which should be cultivated if we want tosurviveand succeed in the world. But the way of communication with peoplehaschanged dramatically. Almost everyone today has a computer, anduses it tocommunicate with their friends, family, and evenbusiness. The virtual worldcommunication has changed the way thatpeople communicate.

Since communication between peoplein the real world is of utmost importance, lack of communicationwilllead to perish of human beings. Through communication in thereal world, mutualunderstanding can be promoted and fosteredbetween people, which cannot bereplaced by the virtualcommunication.