科技类作文：

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Electronic Dictionaries. You should write at least 150 words, and base your composition on the outline below:

　　1)电子词典有很多好处。

　　2)电子词典也有许多弊端。

　　3)你的看法。

Electronic Dictionaries

　　In recent years electronic dictionaries have become very popular as a study aid among students.

　　Compared with a traditional dictionary, this kind of new dictionary has many advantages. First, in comparison with a traditional dictionary, it is obviously very handy and convenient. Besides, due to its multifunction, it is also very helpful. It can not only translate words from English to Chinese, but vise versa. Some even can teach a learner how to pronounce a word. Most important of all, most of the entries in electronic dictionaries are comparatively updated.

　　On the other hand, an electronic dictionary has its disadvantages. To begin with, the definitions in the entries are very limited. In addition, there are not enough explanations, patterns, or examples to illustrate the correct usage of a word. Last but least, constant use of this study aid make people too much attached to the dictionary andbecome lazy, which will lead them to form a passive and lazy attitude towards learning.

　　As far as I am concerned, we should use it properly and should have a good English dictionary at hand and treat the electronic one as a makeshift(权宜之计), when necessary.