Directions:
Write an essay based on the following chart.In your essay, you should
1) interpret the chart, and
2) give your comments.
You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.
The chart above demonstrates the total number of followers of Weibo accounts of entertainment stars from 2017 to 2018. In 2017, the number was at a level of 12.8 billion, while within one year, it reached 16.7 billion, a rise of 3.9 billion.
The diagram clearly demonstrates the social phenomenon of idol worship, which is prevalent among teenagers nowadays. For instance, Su Bingtian represents the image of a sports hero, whose handsome appearance and unparalleled skills are passionately adored by his sports fans. By contrast, some teenage boys and girls won their fame overnight in TV talent shows, which has provoked noisy nationwide debates on the costs and benefits of admiring these idols.
In my opinion, idolatry is a double-edged sword which can exert a profound influence on the growth of young people, either good or bad. Hence, if we endeavor to improve ourselves by bridging the gap between our role models and ourselves, we will lead a more positive and fruitful life.
上图显示了2017年至2018年娱乐明星微博账户的粉丝总人数。在2017年,这一数字为128亿,而在一年的时间里,这一数字达到了167亿,增长了39亿。
很明显,该图表反映了一个社会现象:偶像崇拜目前在年轻人中非常盛行。例如,苏炳添代表了体育界英雄的形象,他的英俊外表以及高超能力正是其体育迷们热情追捧的。相比之下,一些十几岁的男孩和女孩在电视选秀节目中一夜成名,这引发了全国范围内关于崇拜这些偶像的代价和益处的激烈辩论。
在我看来,偶像崇拜是把双刃剑,对年轻人的成长产生或好或坏的深刻影响。因此,如果我们努力通过缩小自己和榜样之间的差距来提高自己,我们就会拥有更加积极且更有成效的生活。