For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Spring Festival Gala on CCTV. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.
[1] The CCTV Spring Festival Gala is one of China’s most popular annual television events, watched by millions of people on the eve of the lunar New Year. [2] However, in recent years, the 4-hour show is losing its appeal, especially to youngsters.
[3] People in increasing ambers choose not to watch the show. [4] They claim that the stereotyped Gala should give way to diverse modem celebrations. [5] However, some other people are faithful audience of it. [6] They argue that the Evening Gala has somewhat become a tradition since it was initiated in the 1980s. [7] What’s more, watching the show is an indispensable part of the festival for them.
[8] Though the Gala is no longer popular with young people, I myself enjoy watching the show with my family. [9] Yet to maintain the interest of the young generation. the organizing committee should develop a program more ex citing, more colorful and more entertaining than the previous ones. [10] For example, it’s a good idea to invite some big names in China’s film and music industries to perform on the Gala stage.