87. What discovery in the last century has been most beneficial for your

compatriot?

What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific

reasons and examples to support your choice.

『分析』

这是一道比较自由的题目，可以随意发挥。比如：发现很多油田（经济意义、政治意义、社会意义）；发

现必须改革开放(reform and open; reform and open to the outside world; reform and open up; reform and

openness◇改革开放政策 the policy of reformation and opening)；发现计划经济(planned economy)体制

(planning system)有问题；等等

『范文』

In the last hundred years man has set a new mind-blowing rate for the development of new technologies. New

products are being conceived every minute of every day, all of which will impact man in some respect. However I

believe that the most beneficial invention, over the last hundred years is the Internet.

Internet allows us to access any information our hearts desire. With the power of the World Wide Web, one

can receive information from any country in the world allowing individuals the ability to locate and acquire

anything imaginable. Locally, computers via the Internet allow us to search out a variety of services that are

necessary for day to day living. This can make living in one of China's many big cities a much more comfortable

experience.

From net games to online chatting to viewing movies or Websites, Internet has the ability to entertain us in a

wide variety of ways. For example, many people join forums where they can chat with their peers about any

variety of topics. Many movie trailers are first released on the Internet where enthusiastic fans can be the first to

catch a glimpse of the latest and greatest blockbusters. Computers also bring us the world of instant messaging,

allowing people with a computer and an Internet connection to chat for free with their friends and colleagues

anywhere in the world.

Internet has changed the very way businesses operate, bringing efficiency and convenience to the work place.

The most obvious development is the use of emails instead of surface mail. Emails allow businesses to

communicate large amounts of information almost instantly, saving time, paper and postage fees. Instead of

making long distance telephone calls, some businesses have started using Web conferencing. Web conferencing

not only eliminates long distance fees, but also allows two parties to see each other in real time and simultaneously

work on projects through program sharing.