话题2：网络谣言
Part I Writing ( 30minutes )
Directions: For this part, you are allowed30 minutes to write an essay by commenting on the remark “It is unbelievablefor people to believe what they should not believe: Internet rumors.” You cancite some examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150words but no more than 200 words.
Given is a simple but thought-provokingremark: “it is unbelievable for people to believe what they should not believe:Internet rumors.” Obviously, this saying can be naturally associated with theseriousness of rumors: if we intend to have a positive Internet environment, itis advisable to eliminate/refuse rumors. (51)
In contemporary society, it has become atrend for individuals to surf the Internet for the information they need.Meanwhile, an increasing number of people find it rather difficult todistinguish the true news from rumors. Searching the Internet, we can notice agreat many examples like this: false news, ads and pictures. (危害) Then, it is these rumors that lead the public to be cheated,confused and even panic. As a matter of fact, experts in large numbers havecome to realize the importance of Internet honesty.
As a regular Internet surfer, I amconvinced that it is of great necessity for government to punish rumor makers.Accordingly, we should educate, advocate and encourage our friends, classmatesand acquaintances to refuse making and spreading rumors. Sparing no efforts todo so, we will witness a hopeful and promising future of Internet life.

话题3：延迟退休
Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essayentitled Should Retirement Age Be Postponed? You’d write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Your writingshould be based on the following outline.
1. 近年来，推迟退休年龄引发人们热议
2. 推迟退休年龄有利也有弊
3. 我的看法
Based on a recent survey on the Internet, amajority of individuals admit that aging society will bring a variety ofproblems to their life. Along with the trend of longevity, it has become atrend for people to debate whether it is wise to postpone retirement age.
A number of individuals favor postponingthe retirement age. In their eyes, it is this policy that enables the agingsociety to build up enough work-force. As a matter of fact, people in mountingnumbers have come to realize this problem in an aging society. Even so, othershold a different view that postponing retirement age carries some risks. Thispolicy can bring old people stress, but cannot arouse their enthusiasm forwork, and cannot help them to enjoy their retirement pension.
I am convinced that we should take intoaccount the wishes of old people. If those seniors have enthusiasm for work, weshould educate, advocate and encourage them to work and perform their tasks; ifnot, it is advisable for the society to create a comfortable twilight for them.If we try our utmost to do so, the future of old people’ life will be promisingand hopeful. (187 words)

话题4：教育回报
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutesto write a short essay entitled Education Pays based on the statistics providedin the chart below (Weekly earnings in 2010). Please give a brief descriptionof the chart first and then make comments on it. You should write at least 120words but no more than 180 words.
Given is a simple but enlightening chart byUS Bureau of Labor: (图表描述万能) in2010，it had become a trend fordoctors, masters and bachelors to earn moremoney in a week in US--- $1551, $1272 and $1038. Meanwhile, we can notice thatweekly earnings of college graduates with no degrees, those with high schooldiploma and people with less than high school diploma were $712, $626 and $444respectively.
(注：图表描述没有必要面面俱到，写出大体趋势即可。)
Obviously, this chart can be naturallyassociated with the importance of education: if individuals intend to acquire/gain/ get better earnings, it is advisable for them to gain higher degrees. Incontemporary America, it has become a trend for a host ofcompanies/firms/corporations/ organizations to hire doctors and masters and paythem better salaries. It is education that enables them to build up adequateknowledge, skills and ability to deal with important tasks. As a matter offact, employees and employers in large numbers have come to realize thesignificance of higher degrees.
As a college student, I am convinced thatit is of great necessity for youngsters to enhance ourselves by studying hardand getting better degrees. Do bear in mind: education is a worthy investment.