2009年专八真题作文及范文

Mandarin, or Putonghua, is the standard service sector language in China. However lately some employees of a metropolis subway company start using dialects to cater to the requirements of people from different areas in order to render better service. Opponents sees the countering effects of such movement to the national policy of promoting mandarin acrossChina. Write in 400 words your opinion and support your argument and bring your essay to a natural conclusion.

范文

Dialects Are Just Acceptable in Public Places

　　China's State Administration of Radio Film and Television (SARFT) recently issued a notice banning domestic radio and TV stations from translating foreign radio and TV programs into any local dialect. The notice said that such dialect translation contradicted the national initiative to promote Putonghua, or Mandarin, around the country. Foreign programs that have been translated into dialects must be removed from television and radio immediately. The notice evoked a mixed response from experts and audio and video producers, as well as the general public. Many voiced their concerns that local dialects would be forbidden in public places. Mandarin, which means "common language", is the country's predominant language and is widely used by more than 70 percent of the population. However, local dialects still enjoy popularity for relatively less-educated people on some occasions. The dialects do make a unique role and should be tolerated for existence in public places.

　　Though promoted widely in public places, dialects are acceptable in public places. First, it is more than a mere tool for communication. It is, most importantly, the messenger of its respective culture. If the dialect was eliminated from daily use, the culture will be broken. Second, Mandarian can absorb the elite part of local dialects to enrich its vocabulary and usage. This is the perfection of Mandartian from the blend and contact of thousands of years. The dialects can also be popular in the public. Along with the famous short play by comic actors in NE China, the local dialect came into the spotlight, and enjoyed more popularity throughoutChina. Such a cultural phenomenon represents the audience’s attitude to local dialects which cater to the taste of the majority. Third, a local dialect is the only means of communication to some undereducated local people. If local dialects are forbidden in the public places, they can not communicate.

　　To sum up, local dialects should be tolerated in public places for its unique role which Mandarian can not substitute. We should guarantee its survival because dialects stand for our spiritual land. From a long-term perspective, dialects should not and would not be wiped out. There is no need for any purposeful and deliberate attempt to protect dialects. Just let dialects take their natural course. The best way to protect a dialect is to use it in daily life and pass it down from generation to generation.