Question

V．书面表达：（满分25分）

       随着电脑的普及，越来越多的人使用电脑打字，而不再靠手写，目前中学生书写水平急剧下降，请根据下面的提示用英语写一篇短文，谈一下现在中学生进行书法比赛是否有必要。词数100 左右。

       参考词汇：书法calligraphy

没有必要	电脑时代 使用手写很少； 在电脑上打字比较快； 电脑打印出的字比手写正规，漂亮。
很有必要	提高中学生的汉字书写技巧； 培养学生对书法的兴趣； 对汉语语言文字的热爱
你的观点	?

Answer 1

One possible version：

       With computers widely used in many fields, more and more people now type everything on the computer instead of writing on paper, which has caused the level of students’ handwriting skills to drop sharply．

       Some think handwriting contests are not necessary because we are in the computer age and we type more on the computer than writing by hand．Besides, writing on the computer is quicker than writing on paper, and the printed words are more standard and beautiful．

       Others think it is necessary to hold such contests．For one thing, it can improve students’ handwriting skills and develop their interest in the art of calligraphy．For another, it can make students love Chinese characters．

       In my view, practicing handwriting can help students improve both their bodies and minds, which is of great significance to their growth．