主题三、网络技术

　　网络对于中国传统文化的影响

　　The Internet could exert a huge impact on our traditional cultures. Over the course(进程) of thousands of years, the Chinese people have created their own unique customs and traditions, and passed them on from one generation to the next. However, a growing number of people become increasingly concerned that China’s cultural heritage(文化遗产) could become marginalized(边缘化) or even disappear entirely. The Internet has brought more and more western cultures to China and children are more likely to be exposed in the western cultures. There is a danger that age-old customs and traditions may become lost in the shadows of modernization.

　　在线支付的弊端

　　The Internet has penetrated every aspect of daily life. For example, Microblogs and Wechat are two forms of new media. Various people, regardless of their age, gender or background(不论他们的年龄、性别和背景), are involving in creating their own microblogs and using Wechat.

　　Opinions vary greatly when it comes to whether these new technology is a boon/blessing(福利) or a bane/curse(祸害). Some argue that technology innovation really brings us much convenience. With the Internet, the home becomes a library, a school, an office and an entertainment center. All transactions(交易) can be conducted online, and all information can be obtained with a click of the mouse. However, others people adopt a completely different view. They insist that there is more likely to be information leakage(信息泄露) with the development of computer technology, and personal privacy cannot be secured. For example, I registered an account(注册账号) in an online shopping website with my ID number and phone number. Shortly after that I received dozens of phone calls from some companies selling their insurance.

　　Owing to the accelerated pace of contemporary life, people’s work and life are increasingly confined to a narrow space. However, in face of new technology, we should be prudent(谨慎). On the macro level, the government and authority should make relevant policies and measures. On the micro level, we should learn to make rational use of the Internet and protect our own information.