雅思考試：20171216雅思大作文

　　20171216雅思大作文題目：

　　Social networking sites have a huge impact on both individual and society, to what extent do you agree or disagree

　　范文：

　　Today, most people are closely connected through various kinds of social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, as long as they have access to Internet. The large user base has entitled those social networks huge power to influence people and society both positively and negatively. While enjoying the benefits, we cannot overlook the potential threats and dangers.

　　Admittedly, social networks help us enlarge social circles and expand outlooks. For friends living in different places, social networks provide an ideal platform for them to keep in contact, share information and communicate ideas. By updating status and uploading pictures, friends get to know each other’s life; also by giving comments and likes, friends strengthen bonds. Another valuable function of social networks is for people to make friends with strangers. It is convenient for people to follow users with similar hobbies and opinions. In a word, social networks help people break geographic boundary.

　　However, it is also worth noticing the harmful impacts brought by social networks. What occurs to people’s mind first must be the leakage of privacy. While registering an account, people fill in personal information which may become the prey of hijackers. In addition, people and medias with large number of followers also take advantages of social networks’ strong power to lead public opinions. When their opinions are too radical, the public may be easily misled. Even worse, social networks have also become a major tool for terrorists to recruit members globally. By posting brainwashing slogans and pictures, they attract immature young people to join them.

　　To sum up, social networks are a double-edged-sword. It provides an easy solution for people to be connected, but poses potential threats to both individuals and society. It is necessary for people to be alert and vigilant while using them.

　　本文作者：Cindy(公眾號：英文寫作素材)

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