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问答题
Internet has become not only a way of convenient communication, but also a way to make fame. There have been several examples of coming to instant fame with the help of internet, such as Mu Zimei in Guangdong Province and Belle Lotus (Furong Jiejie) in Beijing. What is the difference between the cyber fame and traditional fame, and what is the right attitude toward the trend of seeking fame on the net? Write an article of about 400 words on the following topic:Cyber Fame VS. Traditional FameIn the first part of your writing you should present your thesis statement, and in the second part you should support the thesis statement with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
正确答案：
Cyber Fame VS. Traditional Fame Do you surf on the internet? If yes, do you know who Mu Zimei is, and who Belle Lotus is? Both of them are very famous on Internet, and their fame comes almost overnight. Nowadays many people are attracted by this instant fame, and are planning to abandon the traditional road to fame because that may spend too much time. But it must be realized that these two kinds of fame are very different.
To begin with, traditional fame and cyber fame are built on different bases. As we know, traditional fame comes from ability and achievement. In the past, time and practice could help check the quality of one's achievement, and only those who passed the check could become famous. Einstein, for example, became famous years after he put forward his theories of relativity. The cyber fame, on the other hand, is mainly built on novelty and strangeness. Nowadays, so long as you can do something very strange, you will probably become famous. Miss Mu became famous because she published her diary about her affair with different men, and Belle Lotus did so by declaring her strong admiration about herself. Both of them behave very abnormally, according to a sociologist, and it is mainly this quality that makes them Famous.
From different bases come different reactions. Because traditional fame rests upon a solid foundation, it usually harvests respect and admiration from the public. However, as cyber fame rests upon strange behaviors, it wins its owner only curiosity, or even contempt. A recent survey among net users conducted by a website shows that more than 80 per cent people respect traditional famous scientists and artists, and only about 5 per cent say that they admire those net-famous figures. The survey also shows that more than 75 per cent think that people like Mu Zimei are not worth so much attention.
Most important of all, these two kinds of fame will see different future. Traditional fame lasts, but cyber fame will be transient. According to Dr. Li from the China's Academy of Social Sciences, only values that go in agreement with the social ethics can be accepted, passed, and thus can exist for a long time. He points out traditional fame can last because it advocates the correct ethics, and cyber fame cannot possibly last because it is against the widespread social moral values. What he says is true. Internet is a place of easy come, easy go. If the fame comes quickly, usually it will also go quickly. Probably two years later, nobody will remember who Mu Zimei is.
From the above discussion, we can tell that traditional fame and cyber fame are different in their basis, social reactions, and the future. When we know the difference, it is clear that we students should seek traditional fame instead of cyber fame. Internet may be a convenient way of communication, but obviously it is not a convenient way to make fame, in the best sense.
解析：
这个题目要求讨论传统意义上的出名和网络世界中的出名之间的区别。例文的内容非常丰富。作者从两种名声的基础、社会反应以及将来命运三个方面分析了两者的区别，同时这三者之间又存在着一定的因果关系。在阐述每一点内容时，作者注意运用不同种类的证据，比如例子、数据、专家证言等。文章的引言段用问题开始，起到了吸引读者注意力的目的。正文段落采用了对比模式，比较清楚地说明了两种名声的区别。每一段的主题句都非常清楚、具体，并注意了段与段之间的连接。结论段采用了最简单的总结方式，即在一句话中重申中心论点和要点。最终评论同时起到了回答题目中第二个问题的作用，可谓一箭双雕。
