真题题目：
Directions:
For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of "The Impact of Social Media on Our Lives". You should express your views on the positive and negative effects of social media and provide examples to support your arguments. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
题目翻译：
本次写作部分，你有30分钟的时间来写一篇关于**“社交媒体对我们生活的影响”**的短文。你需要表达对社交媒体的正面和负面效应的看法，并提供支持你观点的例子。字数要求在120到180词之间。
 
范文：
Social media has become an integral part of our lives, bringing both benefits and challenges. On the positive side, it connects people across distances, allowing us to stay in touch with friends and family no matter where they are. For example, through social media, I can easily share updates with my relatives who live abroad and see what they are up to.
However, social media also has its downsides. It can be addictive, consuming a lot of our time and attention. Moreover, the constant exposure to carefully curated posts can lead to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. For instance, seeing others' highlight reels often makes people feel like their own lives are less exciting.
In conclusion, while social media offers valuable ways to connect, we must use it mindfully to avoid its negative impacts. Balancing our online and offline lives is key to reaping the benefits of social media without compromising our well-being.
 
参考翻译：
社交媒体已成为我们生活中不可或缺的一部分，既带来了好处，也带来了挑战。从积极的方面来看，它连接了不同地区的人们，让我们无论身处何地都能与亲朋好友保持联系。例如，通过社交媒体，我可以轻松地与居住在国外的亲戚分享生活动态，并了解他们的近况。
然而，社交媒体也有其负面的一面。它可能会让人上瘾，占用我们大量的时间和注意力。此外，频繁接触精心策划的帖子可能会导致人们感到不满足和焦虑。例如，看到他人的精彩瞬间往往会让人觉得自己的生活不够精彩。
总之，尽管社交媒体提供了宝贵的联系方式，但我们必须有意识地使用它，以避免其负面影响。平衡我们的线上和线下生活是享受社交媒体好处而不损害我们福祉的关键。
 
写作解析：
开头段落
目的：引出话题，明确表达社交媒体的双重影响。
技巧：使用简洁的句子引出主题，例如“Social media has become an integral part of our lives...”。

主体段落
目的：分别阐述社交媒体的正面和负面效应，并提供具体例子。
技巧：
使用清晰的论点开头句，如“On the positive side...”和“However, social media also has its downsides...”。
提供具体例子，如“connecting people across distances”和“seeing others' highlight reels”。
使用连接词（如“However”、“Moreover”）增强段落连贯性。

结尾段落
目的：总结社交媒体的影响，并提出建议。
技巧：重述主题，使用总结性语言（如“In conclusion”），并强调平衡的重要性。

语言表达
使用多样化的词汇和句式，避免重复。例如，使用“integral part”、“connects people”、“addictive”等高级词汇。
注意语法和拼写的准确性，避免低级错误。