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1、At the same time, as John Donne puts it, “No man is an island, entire of itself. Every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” Since everyone of us is a component of the society, it is each individuals conducts that form social morality. Just imagine it is you who need help, what would

2、 you feel if everyone watches indifferently or suspiciously? So, put yourself in others position and be sympathetic. If we do nothing but wait for the environment to improve, nothing will happen. Only by removing the fence around our kind consciousness can we reverse the regress of social ethics, an

3、d make our world full of warmth and happiness. Therefore, if help is needed, never hesitate to lend a helping hand. It will make you happy and feel better about life. In sum, I contend the idea that while social environment is necessary for people to be good to others, it is each individuals respons

4、ibility to offer help to those in need, and together we build up a more harmonious society. 2014：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 innovati

5、on 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 wo

6、rking 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. Lets imagine what amount of time can be saved when those people choose

7、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 representati

8、ves are working parents with childcare responsibility, may benefit from the changing work pattern. Moms, in particularly, may dont 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 wor

9、king 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 th

10、e 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

11、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.美文背诵：美国总统肯尼迪就职演讲节选We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom, symbolizing an

12、 end, as well as a beginning; signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago.in your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the final success or failure of our

13、course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe.Now the trumpet summons us again, not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not a

14、s a call to battle, though embattled we are; but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, “rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation”, a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.Can we forge against these enemies a gran

15、d and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort?In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink f

16、rom this responsibility. I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it. And the glow from that fire can truly light the

17、 world.And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the

18、 world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth, Gods work

19、must truly be our own.专八模拟写作话题一：Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.参考范文：Most of us can learn how to do something simple on our own wit

20、h just a set of instructions. However, to learn about something more complex, its always best to have a teacher.Teachers bring with them varied and useful backgrounds. Theyve been trained to teach individuals in different ways depending on their style. For instance, omen students learn better by dis

21、cussing a topic. Others learn more by writing about it. Teachers can help students learn in the way thats best of each student. A textbook or a manual can only give you one way of learning something. Plus theyre only as helpful as your ability to understand them. A good teacher can adapt her teachin

22、g to your needs.Teachers help you focus on what youre learning. If youre learning something by yourself, its easy to become distracted, and go on to other activities. Teachers keep your attention on the subject. They also approach a subject logically, taking it one step at a time. On your own, its t

23、empting to skip parts of the learning process you think you dont need. That can binder your ability to really understand the subject.Learning a subject on your own is a very narrow way of learning. You can only use the information you get from the textbook. With a teacher, you get the information in

24、 the written materials as well as the teachers own knowledge of the topic. Teachers can also provide extra materials to broaden the scope of what youre learning.Theres nothing wrong with studying on your own, and a learner can always benefit from some quiet study. For the best possible learning, tho

25、ugh, a good teacher is the biggest help you can have.专八模拟写作话题二：It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.I can see both advantages and disadvantages to havin

26、g a new restaurant built in our neighborhood. Im worried about traffic and how it will affect our neighborhood. However, I think that it will benefit local businesses and increase appreciation for our neighborhood. Overall, I think it is a good idea.Traffic congestion is always a concern when you bu

27、ild something new. Our streets are narrow, with parking on both sides. More cars traveling through the neighborhood could cause a lot of congesting. Traffic means parking problems, too. Our neighborhood has very few garages attached to the houses. Most of us depend on finding a space to park on the street. If the new restaurant is built, well be competing for those spaces with the restaurants patrons. Plus, if the restaurant offers wallet parking, itll be even worse. Valet parkers work in teams to grab every possible space available on the street.Im also concerned about the type of patr