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Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic The Adaptation of the Classics. You should write at least 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1)近来，许多经典名著被改写成各种版本以供大众娱乐
2)这种现象产生的原因
3)改写经典名著可能产生的问题
【思路点拨】
本题属于提纲式文字命题。提纲第1点要求描述经典名著被改写的现象，提纲第2点要求说明这种现象产生的原因，提纲第3点要求分析这种现象可能导致的问题，由此可判断本文应为现象解释型作文。
根据所给提纲，本文应包含以下内容：描述经典名著被改写的具体表现;分析改写名著的原因;阐述改写名著可能产生的问题，说明自己的观点。
【参考范文】
The Adaptation of the Classics
Nowadays many classics are being adapted in many ways, which has aroused great concern. In those adapted works, all plots are changed and all characters become somewhat watered down. In addition, some familiar characters in the classics have been distorted. There are many reasons accounting for this phenomenon.
Among all these reasons, readers' preference plays a critical role. Moreover, the concept of creativity is prevailing in every aspect. Besides, the improved living standard enables people to pursue and enjoy more choices of entertainments including the adaptations of the classics. All these above reasons contribute to the adaptation of the classics.
As far as I am concerned, the adaptation of the classics does more harm than good. For one thing, since the classical literature is the representation of the outstanding art of China, the act of adapting may ruin its charm. For another, those adapted works may confuse with history. Therefore, the real classics should be presented on the bookshelves to lead people to appreciate the real art.
