Reasons for such juvenile delinquency are rather complicated. A very important cause is that children are frequently exposed to shows and reports about crime and violence from various sources, such as TV, films and newspapers. Another reason is that in China, the “little emperors” who have always been the focus of attention at home have great trouble getting along in the outside world.
Anyway, juvenile delinquency is as much a fault with the young as with the society. Teenagers should receive proper instruction and necessary puberty psycho-consultation. The young should also learn to be responsible for both themselves and the society. （141 words）
1) psycho-consultation n. 心理咨询;
Topic 6 不同智力的孩子分开教育,
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people think that children of different abilities should be educated together. Other people think that it’s better to teach the intelligent children separately and with special treatment. What do you think?
You should write at least 250 words.
You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.!
Intelligence test orientations to identify giftedness suggest that gifted learners are those who answer quickly a number of types of complex questions. Speeding these children through the education system as quickly as possible might meet their needs. Gifted children think differently from non-gifted children, if they’re educated separately and are provided with a qualitatively different curriculum, they will develop much better in their growing process.
Every child is able to learn something, but some children are able to learn much more than other children. Not every child is truly gifted. Most are average, and many are be low average. It doesn’t serve the needs of children with intellectual deficits to pretend that they are geniuses, and it doesn’t serve the needs of truly gifted children to pretend that they are just like their classmates. They know better, and need to learn more.
If we don’t have special teaching for the intelligent kids, the gifted student had no one at her(此处原文就是her，不知道为什么，也许怕写his引起女权主义者的抗议吧，我瞎猜的呵呵) intellectual level to interact with. If all children are grouped together regardless of intellectual ability, teachers will be forced to teach to the students of lowest ability while the rest of the class waits for them to catch up. In such an environment, the problem seem to be arising when the children are moving too slowly through the school system and are not getting stimulated enough, thus resulting in them becoming bored, losing faith in the education system and rebelling in many ways. Some are leaving early due to work being too easy and some are seeking attention through being class clown through boredom.
The fact is that intellectually gifted children are different from other students, and pretending that it won’t make them any less above average. When we refund programs for gifted and talented students, we should invest in the children that have the greatest potential to improve the lives of the next generation. (318 words)
大学体育运动的发展
The Growth of College Athletics.
In recent years there has been a big growth in the area of college athletics. Sports are so popular on campus that they have become an indispensable part of college education.
College athletics contribute both to students’ physical well-being and to their mental well-being. There is a new appreciation of the importance of sports as students’ bodies are increasingly weak and vulnerable to disease because of inactivity. School authorities, as well as students themselves, have realized that sports are especially necessary to a person who works with his brain most of the day. Besides, sports offer a healthy form escape from their monotonous routine studies. Taking part in swimming, jogging and ball games can make their academic life richer and fuller. And most importantly, sports help to promote the development of a student’s personality. Such traits of character as competitiveness, self-discipline, teamwork and endurance— the things much needed in their later career and life— are encouraged and cultivated in sports.
College athletics plays a vital role in a student’s life, and it deserves further attention from colleges and universities. (179 words）
大公司和小公司
Large Companies and Small Companies
Upon graduation from college, young men and women face the first choice in their career life: to go to a large company or a small one? Although many graduates are attracted by the prestige of large companies, I believe that the small one will afford more chances of success and more opportunities to develop your ability.
There are two basic differences between the large and small enterprises. First, working in the small companies you operate primarily through personal contacts, you have more chance to develop your communication ability and the ability to handle various kinds of personalities. In the contrast, in the large company there are established policies and fairly rigid procedures. You needn’t make any decision and can’t see the effect of your work. Second, in a small business you are normally exposed to all kinds of experiences and expected to do a great many things without too much help or guidance. Thus, you may acquire much more skills and experience, and develop the ability to handle different, complicated things. But in the large corporation, since you are normally taught one thing and limited to one procedure, you may become the man who know more and more about less and less."
Obviously if you want to gain more experience and ability needed in business organization and to become an excellent manager or executive in your future career, working in a smaller company is your best choice. (237 words)
Topic 7 家庭成员关系疏远,
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Families are not as close as before. Give reasons for this change, and suggest some ways to bring families closer.3
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In the past, family was a very important concept in people’s minds, and it was the center of many people’s lives. Nowadays, however, the relationship between family members is not as close as before. But as to what factors contribute to this phenomenon, different people have diverse opinions. As far as I am concerned, it results from the following reasons.
The first reason is that people spend more time on their study and work. Compared with the past, people face fierce competition and suffer from great pressure. Therefore, they have to devote more time and energy to their careers. Some people are too occupied to spare time for their family. What is more, many jobs require people to work in other cities and many children have to leave their parents at an early age to study or work elsewhere. As time passes, these people become emotionally estranged from their parents.-
Another reason is that there are more entertainment forms available. Nowadays high technology brings us more interesting things which can easily attract people’s attention, such as watching TV, surfing the Internet or plating video games. As a result, people are indulged in these activities, totally neglecting the feelings of other family members./
To bring families closer, people put forward various suggestions. Firstly, never bring your work home and leave it in your office. We should spare more time with family members no matter how occupied we are. Secondly, try to squeeze some time for a regular family dinner because dinner time is a perfect time and opportunity for people to exchange their feelings and ideas. Last but not least, we should teach the children the sense of family when they are still young.
Family is the basic unit of a society. It plays a significant role in our lives. In order to enjoy a harmonious family life and maintain a stable society, we should take efforts to create a close family relationship. (342 words)
压力是不是一件坏事？
eIs Stress A Bad Thing?
“I can’t understand the pressure and competition,” explained one friend of mine when asked why he decided to quit his highly-paid but demanding position in his company recently. My friend may have his own reasons, but I don’t think his decision is wise in reality.
It’s true that my friend’s case is not unique. In the last few years quite a number of men and women have chosen to do something less competitive at the cost of a comfortable, easy life a highly-paid job can obtain. They are afraid that the stresses and strains of work will rob them of joy and happiness and do them harm both physically and mentally. In fact, however, stress isn’t the bad thing it is often supposed to be. Unless it gets out of control, a certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and challenge, and to give purpose and significance to an otherwise meaningless, idle life. People under stress tend to express their full range of potential and to actualize their own personal worth— the very aim of a human life.:
Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. What we can do is to develop our adaptive abilities to deal with it rather than to escape from it. (216 words)
如何解决能源问题
How to Solve The Energy Problem?
When asked about one of the biggest problems today, many people say that an energy crisis is approaching and is threatening mankind’s survival. They are afraid that the world is likely to run out of oil and metals and to run short of food in the near future.:
To this problem, most countries respond with the demand for more rigid conservation of natural resources. Indeed, this is urgently needed, for the present waste of energy in industrial and personal consumption is so serious that it has become habitual and traditional. If the natural resources are used economically, we can certainly slow down the present drain on the limited energy supply. However, conservation alone is not the answer. It is obvious that even if we can save much energy, we can only delay the energy crisis, but cannot solve the problem completely. However abundant certain natural resources may be, they cannot reproduce themselves and are bound to be used up ultimately. So in the long run we must develop new sources of energy instead of merely conserving the known, limited supplies. Man is highly adaptable and creative, man is able to develop and harness solar energy, nuclear energy, wind energy and other unknown energy resources.
In the face of energy crisis, man has no choice but to explore these alternative energy resources. (221 words)
Topic 8 照看老年人
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Should old people stay at home or be placed in nursing homes?
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Parents have devoted all their lives and energy to their children and when they are old, it is time for their children to repay their care and love. Therefore, it seems that it should be the children’s responsibility to take good care of their parents in their later years. However, I believe that a better way of ensuring that aged parents lead a happy and healthy life is to put them in nursing homes."
Living in nursing homes, they have more opportunities to communicate with their peers. Keeping each other’s company, they don’t feel lonely and can do a great deal of things together, such as morning exercise, playing games, and exchanging memories and stories from their past. On the other hand, if they live at home, they are often left alone when their children and grandchildren are away working or studying.
In such retirement homes, aging people can receive intensive medical care from professional doctors. Besides, they can receive a proper diet prepared by dieticians to meet their individual requirements. This is especially good for those old people in poor health. Moreover, they could have regular medical check-ups so that any disease could be diagnosed in its early stage. What is the most beneficial is that if any disease strikes them, medical services are immediately available.:
Indeed, there are also benefits for children’s work and study when nursing homes take over the task of caring for the elderly. Children, free from care, can devote themselves to work or study and achieve more success.
Since nursing homes benefits seniors and other family members so much, I believe that old people should be sent to nursing homes. (276 words)
家用电脑的优缺点
Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Computers
Just a few years ago, the idea of having a computer in one’s home seemed farfetched for most Chinese. Nowadays, with the advent and popularity of the home computer, its advantages and disadvantages have been a subject of discussion.
There is no doubt that like TV, computers benefit people hugely. With the computer, the home will become a library, a school, an office and an entertainment center. All transactions, from banking to shopping, will be performed electronically and all information, from train schedules to discount-price goods, will be as close as the press of a key. In addition to providing us many of the facilities and services we now must travel to obtain, with the Internet, the computer will even let us communicate directly with other homes and with information sources world-wide. Despite the increase in efficiency and convenience generated by the computer, the changes it brings could very well lead to potentially adverse consequences. For example, as nearly all activities could be conducted in the comfort of our homes, we could all become hermitlike, never feeling any need to leave the house. This would be unfortunate because our children especially will become so addicted to computers that they might never be exposed to either peer pressure or social interaction.
Unquestionably, the challenge of the home computer means we all should consider how we can control it, so that it won’t control us. (233 words)
如何解决交通拥挤问题
How to Solve The Problem of Heavy Traffic
Nowadays, heavy traffic has become the source of greatest complaint in many big cities. As it has seriously influenced people’s daily life and economic development, the highest priority of governments has been given to the problem and many experts have been called in for advice./
A great number of solutions are being offered. Some people suggest that more streets and roads should be constructed. The advantage is obvious: it can reduce traffic density and hence speed up the flow of buses and cars. But traffic flows constantly rise to fill whatever scale of roads and highways are provided for them. And in a city with booming industry, land is precious and cannot be extravagantly used for traffic. So others argue that the number of bicycles and cars should be limited while more bus routes should be opened up because buses can accommodate more passengers. But the decrease in the number of bicycles and cars might give rise to another new set of problems, such as inconvenience to people.
Since neither of the suggestions can effectively solve the problem of heavy traffic, there is an increased awareness that the two solutions may be combined with other possible solutions to produce the best effect. (202 words)
Topic 9 Internet取代学校
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.’
Information from Internet is available, so school is not necessary. Agree or disagree?-
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
With the prevalence of Internet, a great variety of information is now available to people. Many of them are acquiring knowledge from it; and some one says, in this way, schools are no longer necessary. I disagree with this opinion because Internet learning still has many defects except its merits.. g
As we all know, Internet learning has the flexibility to study in any convenient location and at a personal speed and intensity. The courses are available at virtually any time or location and thus are accessible to a far broader range of students.
However, Internet learning has its weaknesses that only traditional schooling can make up. First of all, there’s very little social contact. Internet learning traditionally has had the disadvantage of lack of interactivity, and although now the teacher and student are able to interact in real time and to access institutions’ resources more broadly and rapidly, there is still the stigma of passivity. Distance learning is still considered by some academic administrators a second-rate mode of education, to be resorted to only when campus-based study is not possible.8
Secondly, when a course is presented to students outside the usual classroom environment, it demands a significant level of maturity and commitment from the students. Some courses or programs demand additional support (library resources, counseling, etc.). In addition, some students need the psychological reinforcement of the traditional classroom. There are even some students who need help in setting the pace. Internet knowledge lacks the flexibility to respond to students’ unexpected insights or reactions.
Traditional schools provide the students with a systematic syllabus, proficient teachers, and wild social activities. It is and will still be a necessary educational venue for the learners. (281 words)
信息时代
Information Age
With the rapid development of science and technology, man’s knowledge is increasing very quickly. More and more books and scientific papers are published every year. It is said that the total of man’s knowledge doubles every ten years. Besides, information spreads very quickly through television and computer networks, and people in different countries can share their knowledge and information. Therefore, like population explosion, there is an information explosion in our time.
Information plays a very important role in modern society. For instance, companies and factories need business information to enlarge their markets. Scientific and technological information is vital to the development of our economy. And military information may mean life and death to many people
In conclusion, because of the rapid growth of information and its importance in our life, we can say that our time has become an information age. (141 words)
为什么要保护野生动物
Why Should We Protect Wild Animals?,
Long long ago, Mother Nature gave birth to lots of animals. Birds eat insects and worms. They protect the woods and forests. Frogs are farmers’ friends. They are always on guard against the injurious insects in the fields.
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Unfortunately, some people in some countries fail to know the importance of wild animal protection. As a result, lots of animals are being killed and eaten by both professional hunters and amateurs. The animal’s species are becoming less and less. Some even become extinct. There is nothing to make a fuss about the phenomenon. That is, anyway, a definite result of population growth and environment pollution. With the increase of population, people need more and more land to grow crops and more space to live in. thus, there is less and less room for wildlife to survive. With the rapid development of agriculture and industry, the environment is seriously polluted, which destroys the living condition of wildlife. Therefore, the phenomenon of wildlife extinction, in a sense, should draw people’s consideration
To solve the problem, both the government and the citizens should make efforts together, the government, most important of all, needs to take some measures to control the birth rate so that there will be more room for wildlife species. The citizens, too, should develop their awareness of environment protection. (218 words)
Topic 10 早期科技与现代科技
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people say that earlier technologies change our life more than recent technologies
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people are of the opinion that earlier technologies change our life more than recent technologies. I don’t agree with them.
In communication, recent technologies such as Internet bring us more convenience. Some years ago, people had to get what they wanted through looking into a lot of information; at last people could become tired and spent too much time. Now, if you Internet, all become a piece of cake. Only by clucking, you will gain what you expect. Frankly speaking, people who have some ideas of it cannot deny the merits born with the system. For instance, it can improve proficiency in scientific research, for by means of it scientists and researchers can get a global look at the latest development in the field concerned and accordingly they need spend no time doing what has already been done. In view of personal communication, the most convenient means could be peculiar to Internet, too
In transportation, compared with the earlier technologies such as the railway, modern ocean liner, and motor vehicle, recent technologies such as jet plane have made our lives more comfortable and provided great possibilities for modern commercial development and industrialization. The airplanes widely used reach an average speed of 500 to 1000 kilometers per hour, indisputable the fastest means of transportation. They are 20 times faster than ships, 7 times than cars, and 5 times than trains. In a word like ours where efficiency is second to more, taking flight sounds fantastic.
In medical science, in light of the concerns associated with this new well of genetic information, supports of the research stress that the benefits of the new drafts such as improved screening for diseases, personally tailored medication and a better scientific understanding of the woman body, should not be overlooked.To sum
up, I think that recent technologies change our life more than earlier technologies. (310 words)
我的英语学习经历
My Experience as an English Learner
I began learning English in the middle school. Soon I became very interested in it. English exams were very easy to me and I always got the highest marks in my class. Then I succeeded in the College Entrance Examination and was admitted into a college.
In the college, however, English seemed more and more difficult. Instead of learning grammar, I had to read long articles full of new words and strange sentence patterns. Listening was not easy, either. But I kept on working hard. With the help of my English teacher, I really made great progress
Besides reading and listening, I hope to improve my spoken and written English. Our country will keep its “reform and opening policy” to the outside world and every field needs a lot of people who master English. I am going to be one of such people in the future. (146 words)
自信
Self-confidence6
Self-confidence refers to the firm belief in one’s capability to do something well. In many cases, self-confidence is crucial to one’s success because on the one hand, it provides a solid psychological ground for one’s work, on the other hand, it is based on an evaluation of one’s understanding of a certain kind of knowledge done by oneself
Self-confidence is an important psychological factor in our work. We can safely draw the conclusion that being given the same kind of work, a self-confidence person will find the work much easier and more interesting than one that holds a gloomy view on one’s own ability. Similarly, when facing a patient, the doctor who is quite confident of his diagnosis is more likely to give much comfort to the patient and therefore achieves more satisfying result than a doctor who isn’t because the self-confidence of a doctor greatly influences his patient’s mood.
However, we shouldn’t confuse self-confidence with conceit. The former is based on a thorough understanding of knowledge one has acquired but the latter isn’t. Conceit may make people succeed temporarily, but that won’t last, nevertheless, self-confidence is forever a help, a stimulus to one’s success. (195 words)
Topic 11 电视疏远家庭成员的关系
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that the spread of TV has made families less closer. To what degree do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
As one of the most important inventions of the past century, TV is playing a more and more important role in modern life. However, some people are starting to worry about its negative effects on traditional families. I am convinced that the existence of TV has brought about alienation among family members
First, watching TV occupies our time to communicate with our families. TV provides a ready means of relaxation for people who spend their days doing routine and busy jobs. As soon as TV enters into our home, most of our free time is controlled by it. What is more, the one-eyed monster requires absolute silence and attention. If any member dares to open his mouth, the others order him to shut up immediately. Therefore we communicate less with our family members.
Furthermore, families often quarrel over what programs they should watch. Thanks to hardworking TV workers, we enjoy more TV channels and more colorful TV programs. But a question has arisen: it is difficult for families to choose a common channel because they have different interests. It is inevitable to given rise to quarrel among themIn addition, poor-quality TV programs can have severe effects on people’s mood and behavior. For instance, a person who watches too many idealized programs may become unrealistic. In addition, unhealthy programs which contain obscene and violent contents may cause people’s curiosity
In conclusion, I think that TV indeed has led to alienation among family members. We should be aware about the problem. Something should be done as soon as possible to protect the families from the negative effects of television. For example, we should reduce the time spent in front of the little screen and spend more time with our families together. (290 words)
流行音乐
Popular Music
Many young people are fans of popular music. They go to their favorite singer’s live performances, they buy their latest singing albums. They are just crazy about their idols and beloved music
The reasons why they like popular music may be as the following shows. First, compared with classical music, popular music expresses the ideas that are characteristic of the era and hence closer to people. They may find in popular music the most expression of their thoughts. Second, with melodious tune and colloquial expressions, popular songs are easy to remember and quick to learn. Third, to understand popular music does not need much of high learning or profound knowledge. It suits common people.
Though there is rarely listened to classical music, there are many well-known popular songs. Enjoy what is enjoyable in popular music, and you will find this music is beautiful, too
孩子的教育问题
The Children Problem
Children are said to be “flowers of our Motherland”. In our country, children are taking very good care of. Special laws have been issued to protect children. Thousands of schools have been set up to make education available to all children. The party and the government pay due attention to the growth of children because they represent our bright future
Nowadays, the“one child per family” policy had been practiced all over the country. So far the policy has been showing positive effects. For example, parents have more time and energy to look after their children, and as a result, children become healthier and more intelligent. However, the“one child per family” policy also has some side-effects. For instance, a number of parents have gone too far in raising their children. They try to satisfy every demand of their spoiled kids, thus turning them into“flowers in the nursery” that cannot bear any hardship or difficulty
It is time we should discuss and study the problem of education children. (169 words)
Topic 12 媒体报道名人
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Should famous people have more privacy? Does the media treat celebrities fairly?
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
Being famous is not as easy as you think. Newspapers, television and the Internet can make you very well-known, but they can also take away your privacy. This essay will discuss whether celebrities are treated fairly by the media
Famous people depend on the media. Without films, television, magazines, radio, and other media, there would be no money for actors or musicians, and politicians would not get elected. Without advertisements, Beckham would not get huge contracts. However, in return for publicity and even more fame and money, celebrities sell part of their personal and professional lives. Often, their friends and families suffer too.
The media, in turn, depends on celebrity. Sports heroes, super models, and politicians fill the pages of our papers and our television screens. But the relationship can easily go wrong. Too much attention from the media can drive some celebrities crazy. The families are affected, and relationships break down. Their work or social life suffers, leading to even more rumors and media stories. Like a pack of wild dogs, the press feeds on its victims and fights over the bones. Sometimes, the media has a duty to do. It must tell the public about some wrongdoing or some crooked business deal. But usually the main business of the media is to sell more magazines or advertisements, and when it has chewed up one victim, the pack will move on to the next
In conclusion, there is a constant battle between media and celebrities, and often there are human victims. The next time you read about the latest footballer or singer, think about the human behind the story. (270 words)
旅行
Travelling
It is exciting to visit different places. As you travel, you will see typical beautiful scenery of the region. Besides, you can meet and make friends with people of different colors and races. Finally, you can get to know the customs and living habits of the local people. Today people are so fond of travelling that tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in most countries
The main reason why people travel is, perhaps for pleasure. For instance, having worked hard throughout the weekdays, people will find a weekend trip to the nearby mountains or beaches a real relaxation. For another example, spending an annual holiday travelling abroad is an especially satisfying experience for those who do not have much of an opportunity to be away from their homelands. When people return from their travel, they will generally feel fresh and energetic, ready to work harder
Travelling is also one of the best means for learning. You may have read or heard about something but you can never get an accurate picture of it until you see it for yourself. Seeing is believing. Furthermore, if you are careful observer, you can learn much during your travel about the geography, biology and history of the places you visit. No matter how well educated you are, there is always a lot for you to learn through travelling. The knowledge acquired from travel, as you will have found later in your life, is no less valuable than that from any influential reference book. (252 words)
职业的选择
Choosing Careers1
Parents generally believe it is their responsibility to plan the careers for their children. They claim that they know their children well enough to decide what kind of job suits them. Hoping that their children will go in for professions that will bring them the greatest prestige and economic benefit, many parents think that their children are too young to see this for themselves. There are some parents who even expect their children to take over the careers of their fathers. For these reasons, many parents insist that their children should obey them in choosing careers.
But many children suggest that they should be left free to choose their own careers. For one thing, parents and children may not share the same interest. A job that appeals is likely to be boring for their children. For another, children have been brought up in a different age from their parents’, and therefore, should be allowed to cultivate a spirit of independence and self-reliance. In short, children should be free to make their own decisions as to future careers
In my opinion, in this case as in many other things, mutual understanding is important. On the one hand, parents’ view does reflect their concern for the well-being of their children. On the other hand, after all it is the children who will be doing the jobs. Therefore, it will be wise for parents to give them this freedom while for the children they should consult their parents when it is necessary. (249 words)
Topic 13 广告影响人们购物
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people believe commodities that are popular among consumers reflect the power of advertisement rather than the real needs of people. Do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Whether we like it or not, advertisement has been pouring into our daily life. They are so powerful that some people believe that it is not the needs of people but the power advertisement that makes commodities popular. Personally I don’t agree with this opinion.
First, let’s make clear what the real needs of people are. Real needs can be divided into two categories: the material satisfaction and spiritual satisfaction. People tend to regard material satisfaction as real needs and spiritual satisfaction as waste of money and time. This is not true. Some commodities may not be useful but they can give the owner a kind of satisfaction
Second, let’s make clear the reason why advertisement is powerful. The key principle of advertisers is to grasp the needs of consumers, then pass the potential consumers the information that their commodities can meet your need. Advertisers can promote the needs of people, exploit the needs or even produce the needs of people. But whatever they do, it will be based on the needs of people.
But there are some advertisements that exaggerate the functions of the commodities to tell the wrong information to consumers. They make the commodities popular by cheating the majority of consumers. And also there are some commodities that do harm to the health of consumers and to the society. For example, smoking is poisonous, but the advertisements try to make a heroic image of the smokers, as the result smoking is popular among young men who are dreaming to become heroes in women’s eyes. But such advertisements are minorities
In summary, advertisements bring us convenience to choose the commodities that can meet our needs. Most of the commodities are popular due to their usefulness, only some of them are due to the influence of advertisement
(298 words)
生活在大城市,
Live in A Big City
Thousands of people rush into cities each year. Some come for education. Some come for shopping or sight-seeing. Some come on business. But most of them, attracted by the job opportunities and modern life, come to stay.
People enjoy city life chiefly for its conveniences. To begin with, the city provides fast transport with roads and buses leading to every corner. Then, there are apartment stores and shops all over the city, where you can buy all kinds of goods you want. Besides, hospitals and other services are all with in easy reach. Indeed, whatever you need, you can easily get what you want
However, cities are confronted with many problems. One is the housing problem. For example, it is not uncommon for two or even three generations to share an apartment. Another problem is pollution. The air is not clean and the environment is noisy. Finally, there is the problem of competitive atmosphere. For instance, people who have been in the apartment block may well be strangers to each other. In short, the city is only a place for business, to be visited occasionally. It is not an ideal place for permanent residence. (194 words)
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先工作还是继续学习
To Find A Job or to Go On Studying
At the end of the fourth year in the university, students are facing two choices: to find a job or to go on studying in a master’s degree. Before making up their mind, they have to consider everything carefully.
Some students prefer to work upon graduation. Their parents have supported them financially throughout their university years, and now with a bachelor’s degree they can easily find a job. They want to be independent of their parents as early as possible. Besides, practical experience seems more important to them than book knowledge. Of course, they are always aware that it is hard to find a satisfactory job with their first academic degree. Other students would rather study towards a master’s degree because they think more theory and a higher degree can enable them to do work in an ideal position in future. But the disadvantage of this choice is obvious: they have to spend another three years before they can earn money
I have decided to continue my studies to get a masters’ and a doctor’s degree. It has always been my dream to be a successful scientist. Money is no problem to me as my parents are quite rich and they will certainly help me when I need money to get married. (212 words)
Topic 14 动物试验
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Should experiments be conducted on animals for the benefit of human beings?
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
Every day, thousands of people are saved from painful diseases and death by powerful medical drugs and treatments. This incredible gift of medicine would not be possible without animal testing. Despite these overwhelming benefits, however, some people are calling for animal testing to be banned because of alleged cruelty. This essay will examine arguments for and against animal testing
Those against the use of animal testing claim that it is inhumane to use animals in experiments. I disagree completely. It would be much more inhumane to test new drugs on children or adults. Even if it were possible, it would also take much longer to see potential effects, because of the length of time we live compared to laboratory animals such as rats or rabbits
Opponents of animal testing also claim that the results are not applicable to humans. This may be partly true. Some drugs have had to be withdrawn, despite testing. However, we simply do not have alternative methods of testing. Computer models are not advanced enough, and testing on plants is much less applicable to humans than tests on animals such as monkeys. Until we have a better system, we must use animal testing.
seem painful, but the great majority of people on this planet eat meat or wear leather without any guilt. Where is their sympathy for animals? Furthermore, animals clearly do not feel the same way as humans, and scientists are careful to minimize stress in the animals, since this would damage their research.
I agree that we need to make sure that animals who are used for testing new products have the minimum of suffering. However, I am convinced that animal testing is necessary, and that it will continue to benefit humans in new and wonderful ways.(311 words)
电视对人们的影响
Influence of TV on people
Television now plays such an important part in so many people’s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide whether it is a blessing or a curse. Obviously, television has both advantages and disadvantages.
As is often pointed out, television keeps one better informed about the current events, allows one to follow the latest developments in politics and science, and offers endless series of programs which are both instructive and stimulating. The most distant countries, the strangest customs and the most attractive scenes of nature are brought right into one’s room. Yet here again, there is a danger. The main problem with TV has been its effect on young people. They are now so used to getting their information and education and entertainment from television that their literacy as well as physical ability have greatly been weakened. Worse than all, rubbish commercials and harmful programs lead to bad tastes and a distorted viewpoint towards human life, and even poison one’s mind, contributing to the rise in violence and crime in the street.
In any case, whether the ultimate effect of TV is good or not, one thing is certain that television in itself is neither good nor bad. It is the uses to which it is put that determine its value to society. (216 words)
保护环境
Preserving Our Environment
Man is slowly polluting his environment. He dirties the air with waste gases; he poisons the water with chemical wastes; he damages the soil with fertilizers.
Pollution does great harm to man. As we know, air and soil are necessary to man’s survival. Polluted air, water and soil make people sick and even cause deaths. Environmental pollution is becoming one of the most serious problems that mankind faces
Now it’s high time drastic action was taken. First, we should make the public aware of the dangers caused by pollution. Second, we should take pollution control measures to reduce pollution. Third, we should keep our pollution under control. After all, the earth is our home. We must take care of it for ourselves and our descendants. (125 words)
Topic 15 环境问题国际化
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Environment problems are too big for individual countries or people to solve. Rather, it should be dealt with at an international level. Do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Human society has developed into a stage where environmental problems have gone beyond national borders and become an issue that can be only solved by the cooperation of all the countries in the world
First, the seriousness of the environmental problems has gone beyond the individual country’s ability to solve. The environment has been polluted for hundreds of years by all the people in every country. So it is impossible to ask one country to solve the problem of the whole human society. Second, the environment of the whole globe is a unity and it cannot be treated separately by each country. For example, the air pollution of carbon dioxides in one country will cause the warmth of the whole globe and ultimately affect other countries. Third, due to lacking of capital and advanced technology, some countries are not capable of dealing with the environment problems. They need the international assistance
But, when we emphasize on the solution at the international level, it is by no means the excuse for individual countries or people to pass the buck to others. Since it is the problem of the whole human society, each member has his own duty. Only when every individual takes up his responsibility can the problem be solved. Further more, there are rich countries and poor countries. It is impossible for each country to take up the same duty for the existence of different national powers. Rich countries should not refuse to make contributions at the excuse that poor countries take less responsibility. And on the other hand, poor countries should not give up the hope to solve the problem at the excuse of lacking the ability.
We have only one earth, only under the efforts of all the countries can we make better of our home. Each member should make his own contribution. (305 words)
出国留学
Study Abroad
In recent years, studying abroad has flourished. Thousands of scholars and students have gone to foreign countries to study. Many people are sparing no effort in applying for going abroad.
Attending schools abroad has many advantages. In the first place, students who have studied abroad can act as mediators between people of different cultures so as to promote international understanding. Second, we can learn much more advanced knowledge of science and technology from the foreign countries. Thirdly, we can enjoy the contact with new and different cultures so as to increase the awareness of our own culture. Fourthly, we can learn a foreign language more quickly
However, studying abroad may have disadvantages such as language barrier in the first few months or financial difficulties before getting a scholarship. In spite of these, the advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages. It is advisable to attend schools abroad. (145 words),
中国的因特网
The Internet in China
With the arrival of the knowledge economy age, the Internet, as a new media, has come into our life. Nowadays, getting on line and using the Internet has become popular in China, especially in some big cities. Why is the Internet getting so popular in such a short time?
The popularity of the Internet results from its great utility. With the Internet, it is convenient and fast for people to get a variety of information and what they need is just to press key buttons. E-mail is another popular use. It can transmit your letter quickly, safely and accurately. Besides, the Internet can have some other uses. Doctors may use it to diagnose and treat their patients by discussing or exchanging experience with doctors in other parts of the world. Students may obtain new knowledge from a national-long-distance-educational-system via the Internet. Finally, businessmen can conduct E-commerce or E-business on the Net
With so many uses and advantages, there is no doubt more and more people will be wired to Internet-the information expressway. In short, with its high speed and efficiency, the Internet will be more popular in China in the near future. (192 words)
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Topic 16 外来文化影响本国文化
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
In many countries television shows many foreign-made programmes. The dominance of imported entertainment is harmful to the cultures of these countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
In developing countries, where resources limit domestic productions, many programs are imported. They bring people opportunities to broaden outlooks, however, much content contains characters and messages that, at best, are simply not relevant to local cultures, and at worst convey violent images and mass marketing messages, which threatens cultural identification and values. In addition, the pervasive programs block the citizens to have access to their own cultural products.
Many people may see the effects that the foreign-made programs bring to the scattered culture. Citizens may be less identified with their own traditions and habits. What’s the worse is that people don’t see the dominance of commercialism on TV programs, which converts their national cultural awareness. Few are really aware that television programs exist solely as a means of delivering culture as marketing tool. The commercial advertising has moved from the obvious and easily ignored sponsorship of programming to more subtle and effective means. The viewers’ consumption trends will be influenced by the foreign-made programs
Television programs define the modes of education and discourse. Most imported TV programs are entertaining, supported by superficial self-esteem. They seldom encourage viewers to think deeper about meanings of life. The viewers may even be lost in the jungle of mixed cultures; and abandon the essence of their own culture to pursue the fashionable but dross part of foreign culture
To save our culture from being overwhelmed by foreign entertainment imports, the government should censor programs and policies in cultural industries to ensure the citizens are not so strongly affected by foreign culture. The government should also develop a competitive environment for the production and distribution of national content in all media. (276 words).
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