Directions : For this part , you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Should Firecrackers Be Banned? You should write at least 120 words and you should abase your composition on the outline ( given in Chinese ) below :

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.

　　(Suggested key words: firecrackers鞭炮, set off/let off放鞭炮)

　　Remember to write your composition neatly.

　　Should Firecrackers Be Banned?

　　范文：

People have different opinions on whether firecrackers should be banned or not.

Some people think that it’s a good thing to let off firecrackers. To them, letting off firecrackers is a traditional means to celebrate some special days, such as National Day and the Spring Festival. It can add much to the festival atmosphere. If firecrackers were banned, the festivals would become too quite to enjoy. While other people hold that firecrackers should be banned. They list many facts to support their argument. For instance, many big fires are caused by firecrackers. Some children are seriously hurt. Letting off firecrackers also makes much noise and causes air pollution.

　　As far as I am concerned, firecrackers should be banned. It is true that firecrackers make our festivals more enjoyable, but we can come up with other entertainments. In short, firecrackers should be banned for the benefit of all people.