赛题公布丨2023年第三届《英语世界》杯全国大学生英语写作大赛

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A类赛题

In a world inundated with constant prompts to consume more, achieve more, spend more, possess more, acquire new belongings, purchase the latest gadgets, vehicles, homes, apparel, and everything in between, an alternative and more humble approach to life exists, one that challenges the conventional norms of modern materialism. This approach is known as minimalism, which involves the deliberate reduction of our possessions instead of their constant expansion.

Directions:

Write an essay based on the material above. In your writing, you should state your opinion on the topic of the minimalism.

You should write about 200-220 words on the ANSWER SHEET.

B类赛题

Minimalism emphasizes the reduction of our material possessions, and being a minimalist requires us to make efforts to reduce what we have, such as clothes, shoes, gadgets and cars. However, some people claim that minimalism is too extreme and not conducive to economic development.

(1) Do you agree with this opinion, and why?

(2) What do you think are the proper practices of minimalism?

Directions:

Write an essay based on the material above. In your essay, you should give your comments and list your reasons.

You should write about 180-200 words on the ANSWER SHEET.

C类赛题

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on second-hand economy. You should write at least 160 words but no more than 180 words.

（图片来源：二手闲置物品交易网-零豆网）

提示词：

二手商品 second-hand goods

婴儿推车 baby stroller

闲置交易平台 trading platform of used goods

D类赛题

The best way to look stylish on a budget is to try second-hand, bargain hunting, and vintage.

——Orlando Bloom

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief explanation of the quote and then illustrate why second-hand economy is worth advocating. You should write at least 140 words but no more than 160 words.