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v105some people claim that the disadvantages of the car are more than the advantages,do you agre e or disagree?范文1the birth of cars have made an enormous change to our life.in the past,we travel from one pl ace to another only by foot,nowaday,cars can do it .its goes withour saying that the inventi on of cars bring great benefit to all of us.but as proverb goes:no garden without weeds.car is not exception.owing a car has a lot of advantages.for one thing,car provide us the most convient way of tr ansportation.we can get around freely without spenting a lot of time.emotionally,i always fo und driving is so exciting.for another,its the comfortable to drive a car.In winter.drivers always can stay warm and dry even in rainy whether,in addition,drivers are usually safe i n their cars when they are out at night.Cars bring the human merits,their side-effects graudually come to the surface.firstly,to ru n a car need a lot of oil,which is getting less and less.the increasing number of cars contr ibute the lacking of energy.secondlly,as more and more cars are used,the traffic ecpeciall y in big cities is getting heaver and heavier,which lead to the serious social problem--traf fic jam.in addition,the inceasing numbers of cars ,which excaust sent a huge quantities of c arbon monoxide into atmosphere.it make the air of cities unbreathabe,it strip people contac t with frensh air.therefore,the new energy should be explored to replace the oil so that our envionmental poll ution can be avioded .and the strick law should be issued to keep the numbers of cars under control.thus,our heavier traffic can be solluted!范文2Private cars vs Public trafficAs traffic problems become more and more serious in many cities of developed and developing countries, their governments have to try hard and loads of money and energy have been spen t to deal with them.Firstly, it is not efficient for the commuters to use their private cars to and back from th eir workplaces. Occasionally we can see they have to sit on the wheels wasting time and fue l in a heavy traffic jam. At the same time, through burning the fossil fuels, green house ga s CO2, CO1, acid rain gas SO2, fumes and dusts are being released into the atmosphere, all o f which heavily overload the environment. Thirdly, with the increase of private cars, the ro ad traffic accidents are also rise dramatically. For example, in a city with 5000 cars, there will be at least 250 accidents happening everyday, which also burden the public healthy se rvices.On the contrary, expected public traffic may be an ideal solution to these problems. For exa mple city buses and railways are widely used or being constructed by many cities. People ca n take buses easily, which can be found every 10 minutes or less in the peak time. Actuall y, Nottingham Transport Company is building its own light railway in the city, which is anno unced by the speak man of the company, “It will be completed in the next year, the tickets w ill be very competitive and at the same time the travel will be very safe and comfortable.”On the other hand, public traffic had its own disadvantages. Usually it cannot provide door-to-door service. It is inconvenient to go shopping by public vehicles. Sometimes you must wa it a long time for the train. And quite a lot of people prefer to enjoy driving.In conclusion, developing the public traffic is a useful approach to deal with these difficu lties. One possible way, if not the best, is to taxi private cars heavily and use these reve nues to provide citizens cheaper public traffic services.范文3With the development of science and technology, the cars have already become the important c omponent in our daily life gradually. Cars make our life convenient and swift. However, too many cars have caused very serious social problems. Some people claim that the disadvantag es of car are more than the advantages. I doubt whether the argument can bear much analysi s.Since one century [ago], the auto industry has [been] developed at full speed worldwide, an d has brought the enormous progresses to our life. For example, the car is the most convenie nt tool of transportation. We can [be] on and off duty by car every day, we can go to trave l by car on the vacation, we can utilize the cars to deal with some emergency too. The car [is] playing an important role in our daily life. They make our rhythm of life faster and faster, make our business become more and more efficient.On the other hand, the development of the automobile has brought a lot of infant industry t o people, Give people countless employment opportunities too. Such as, manufacturing industr y, repairing industry and maintaining industry. We are enjoying the convenience that the car s bring to us; at the same time we can utilize the auto industry to support ourselves.Howeve r, we can not ignore that too many cars cause enormous social problems, for example, traffi c jam, air pollution, traffic accident, to which we have to find a solution.In a word, the cars have brought enormous change to our life; the advantages are far more th an the disadvantages. We should recognize the merit of the cars, and do our best to solve th e problems. If so, our life will be brighter.Version 00106范文1Nowhere in the world has the issue of tobacco been so much debated as inour society. Nowadays, tobacco is more harmful than drug to people’shealth, therefore many people think that smoking is legal that is a direct andprimary reason to induce this kind of problem. The above point is certainlytrue; this essay will outline three reasons.The main reason is that tobacco is a silent killer to smokers. Tobacco isknown to be the probable cause of some 25 different diseases, and for some,such as lung cancer, bronchitis and emphysema, it is the main cause.According to a WHO report four million people die yearly from tobacco-related diseases, that is one death every eight seconds. Tobacco is significantlybecoming a greater cause of death and disability than any other single cause.Another reason is that more and more young people are under 18 years old who smoke cigarett e have been blinded by the deceit of tobacconists. Tobacco among adolescents remains stubbor nly persistent. Smoking among adolescents rose in the 1990s in several developed countrie s, such as China,Vietnam and Thailand . While new markets are being opened by the tobacco i ndustry actions, old markets have not been closed. Tobacco is a global threat.Last but not the least reason is the increase in cigarette smuggling. Becauseof tobacco smuggling, the legal retailing and distribution systems are badlyaffected, and faced with increased lawlessness and heavy tax losses. This behavior severely affects the economy.In conclusion, the tobacco should be considered illegal. Perhaps a pack ofcigarettes is less harmful than another drug, but tobacco is actually thebiggest killer of all the drugs.=================================================范文2Advertisements of tobacco and those of “smoking is harmful”are often seentogether. But there has been an on-going argument about whether or nottobacco should be forbidden and made illegal. I have always believed thatsmoking should be illegal for the following reasons.First, smoking does great harm to human health and causes many diseases.It is reported that more than 70% of lung cancer sufferers are smokers, andthe average life-span of smokers is seven years less than that of non-smokers. Moreover, it hurts not only smokers, but also the ones around thesmokers. Many researchers claim that breathing “second-hand smoke” maybe even more harmful than smoking.Second, many social problems and disasters can be attributed to smoking.For instance, many wives cannot bear their husbands’ smoking all the time,which causes many quarrels, or even divorces. Furthermore, the biggest firedisaster in China, the Daxinganling fire disaster, was caused by a burningcigarette end, and the cost of the resulting loss was unimaginable.Last, smoking tobaccos is a main source of air pollution.A magazine said thatfor every cigarette smoked each day,a whole tree is needed to clean the air.In other words, smoking one less cigar every day equals planting a tree. Itis a brilliant contribution to the earth we are living on.In a word, all the above demonstrate that smoking harms yourselves as wellas your neighbors, pollutes the air we ourselves are breathing, and evenagitates the social peace. So, in my opinion, tobacco should be strictlyforbidden, and smoking should be made illegal.范文3there has long been controversy over the legality and apparent acceptance of tobacco in soci ety .some hold that cigarettes and other tobacco containing products should be banned, that is, treated as narcotics.personally,i agree with this point of view for the following reas ons:although cigarettes do not offer as intense an effect as drugs like heroin and cocaine,they rank higher in the level of dependence it creates in the user.thousands of smokers try to rid themselves of cigarettes but cannot,because of the physiological dependence they devel oped,chiefly imputable to its chemical nicotine.this explains why smokers continue their hab it despite the numerous health warnings. furthermore,medical science has now proved beyond a doubt that smoking kills.with all the other causes of preventable deaths such as alcohol, illegal drugs,aids,suicide,road accidents,fire,and guns,cigarettes still account for more pr eventable deaths than all of those combined.more disturbingly,whilst the use of heroin is dangerous solely to the users,the use of tobac co endangers those who are in their vicinity as well. this phenomenon, known as passive smok ing, nulls the counter-argument that putting one's own health at risk through smoking should be up to one's own individual choice.reports have shown that the amount of second-hand smo ke inhaled by a typical nonsmoker is equivalent to one cigarette smoked per day,and what is more,passive smoking can increase a nonsmoker's chance of getting cancer by ten to thirty two per cent.there are those who will say that the black market created by outlawing tobacco will produce deadlier cigarettes because the product standards of the bootleggers are not as high.howev er,we should all bear in mind that legal cigarettes cause roughly four hundred thousand deat hs a year.it is hard to imagine the limited distribution provided by the criminal underworld could compete with this tragic figure.to sum up, the harm visited upon our society by tobacco usage is substantial.there will be n o solution other than to control tobacco much in the same way that the government now contro ls drugs which could allow people to remain attentive to the seriousness of the effects of t hese substances,and hopefully to prohibit their usage.范文4Apparently, it would seem that tobacco is totally different substance from drugs, and it ca n be used freedom by public. In fact, however, our authority should make tobacco illegal as well as drugs, and using of tobacco should be controlled strictly.Tobacco only can be used for research and medical purpose. As far as I am concerned, as a ki nd of dope, tobacco has been widely used to help patients alleviate their pain in surgery. A t the same time, ordinary people should not be allowed to access it legally for two main rea sons.Among countless factors which influence my inclination, there is a most conspicuous one: it is harmful that smokers addict to tobacco. Many decades ago, scientists have already foun d that there is a definite link between smoking and bronchial troubles, cardiac disease an d lung cancer. More seriously, it not only has negative influence for smokers, but others li ving or working in same surrounding, even the next generation of a smoking pregnant women ma y be harmed by so-called “second hand smoking”. Research shows that sometimes “second han d smoking” is more dangerous than smoking directly, because, at least smokers can get the p rotection from filter tips to some extent. Thus, compared to the hazard of drugs, tobacco ca n involve more other innocent people and harm their health unknowingly.The second aspect relates to the problem that our natural resources and money are wasted sen selessly during the course of planting, transporting and manufacturing tobacco. In light of a statistics, China consumes nearly 1,000 tons of wood fibers to produce cigarettes annual ly. Besides, the investment absorbed by tobacco manufacturers every year, is enough to solv e all financial troubles that higher education have to face. Obviously, if tobacco is banne d by our governments, it means that considerable money will be saved.In summary, judging from all the evidence offered, we may safely arrive at the conclusion th at tobacco should be forbidden as well as drugs except for a few special purposes, such as r esearch and medicine.补充With the development of society, our life and working pressure are greater and greater. In t his way, a lot of people have become smokers. Tobacco, as a kind of drugs, prevails in the s ociety. Some people hold the opinion that tobacco should be given freedom be use, but other s, in contrast, deem it should be made illegal as the same way as other drugs and that is al so my point.Medical science proves that smoking can cause the heart diseases, lung cancer, and the immun e system diseases. These diseases are all mankind's healthy enemies. The statistics have sho wed that people who die of the lung cancer, over 90% are smokers. In these smokers, 85% ar e chain smoker. So, obviously, there is enormous danger to the human health in smoking.In addition, smoking not only dangerous to smoker, but also do harm to people at smoker's si de. The tobacco contains a large number of noxious substances, such as nicotine. Just as a f amous physician says, smoking is equivalent to commit suicide chronically.However, the cigarette can really relax our nervous nerve, within short time. People, especi ally, who have heavy working pressure, are prone to produce sense of relying on to cigarett e. Moreover, as everyone knows, a lot of countries impose the heavy taxation to tobacco manu facturer and seller, thus, if the tobacco business is considered as the illegal activitie s, the revenues of the country will be reduced correspondingly.In a word, the danger to people of cigarette is obvious. Though it can help us flee away fro m pressure, this to use health as cost. Our government should forbid the production of the t obacco, make our world fresh and nonpoisonous.With the development of society, our life and working pressure are [getting] greater and gre ater.In this way, a lot of people have become smokers. Tobacco, as a kind of drugs, prevails in t he society. Some people hold the opinion that tobacco should be given freedom [to] be [use d, but others, in contrast, deem [that] it should be made [as] illegal as the same way as ot her drugs and that is also my point.Medical science proves that smoking can cause the heart diseases, lung cancer, and the immun e system diseases. [all of these diseases are enemies of mankind's healthy] . The statistic s have showed that people who die of the lung cancer, over 90%, are smokers. [Among] these s mokers, 85% are chain smokers. So, obviously, there is enormous danger to the human health i n smoking.In addition, smoking not only dangerous to smokers, but also [does] harm to people at smoker 's side. The tobacco contains a large number of noxious substances, such as nicotine. Just a s a famous physician says, smoking is equivalent to commit suicide chronically.However, the cigarette can really relax our nervous nerve, within short time. People, especi ally, who have heavy working pressure, are prone to produce sense of relying on to cigarett e. Moreover, as everyone knows, a lot of countries impose the heavy taxation to tobacco manu facturer and seller, thus, if the tobacco business is considered as the illegal activitie s, the revenues of the country will be reduced correspondingly.To sum up, the danger to people of cigarette is obvious. Though it can help us flee away fro m pressure, this to use health as cost. Our government should forbid the production of the t obacco, make our world fresh and nonpoisonous.Although it is a freedom to use tobacco{烟草} while some people think it should be made ille gal as the same way as other drugs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?What’s your o pinion?A:Tobacco should be made illegal, I agree with this idea personally. I hope most drugs can be made illegal, because, as far as I know, they are bad to our health. However, currently mo st countries still keep it free to use tobacco, and this situation seems to be very hard to change in a short time.From my own experience, using tobacco is not a good thing, especially using is for a long ti me. It will lead to many kinds of diseases, more importantly, many of them are fatale. One o f my friends died from using too much tobacco, and it is believed there are many more peopl e like this. The other thing that I am concerned of is, if a country doesn’t make using tob acco illegal, many young people will have a chance to use it, i.e. students. It is very dang erous, because if someone gets addicted to this when he is very young, he will then almost s urely have a big health problem when he is old.I am happy to see that, although it is free to use tobacco in many countries, most of those countries still somehow try not to encourage people using it. For example, tobacco adverti sement is banned in many countries, and for many countries, smoking is banned in public plac es. Overall, most countries are trying to stop the use of tobacco, though it will take somet ime. In my opinion, it is essential to limit the use of tobacco, and I hope everyone doesn’t use.Version 00108Some people said the government shouldn't put money on building theatersand sports stadiums; they should spend more money on medical care andeducation. Agree or not agree?=================================================范文1Nowadays, the gap between the city and the countryside becomes more and more overt, which ar ouses colossal concerns. To understand the solution, let’s take a closer look at the cause s of the gap at first.The main reason of the gap is the unequal investment between city and rural area. China is a typical example. While more and more money is being invested to the coastal areas and bi g cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai, the lack of investment barriers greatly the society development of rural area and western regionsThe low education level partly sharps the gap. There is no doubt that the prime force of pro ductivity is education. However, because of poverty, thousands of people go to work without graduating from primary school. The poorer, the few children go to school. This bad cycle finally leads to the dream of rich becoming a dream that is hard to realize.Moreover, the rural area is short of people with high quality. A survey proved that most of university students, whether they come from city or countryside, choose big cities instea d of poor areas to work. The rural area can neither adept talent man nor attract talent ma n. No wonder the gap is increasing largely.Hence, The government ought to knock itself out to decrease the gap as soon as possible. Fir st, balance the investment between city and rural area. In addition, the education level sho uld be improved, especially pay attention on raising high quality people. Besides, let more people realize the latent capacity of rural area in order to attract talent and investmen t. The set up of CCTV channel12-western region channel is a good example.Only when the ways mentioned above are realized step by step, can the gap between the cities and the countryside be bridged.范文2Nowadays, many people argue against the government putting money onbuilding theaters and sports stadiums. They have claimed that medical careand education would benefit the citizens and the country much more.However, I believe it is worth building more theaters and arenas.First, stadiums and arenas provide ideal places for people to have physicalexercises and entertainment. After a whole week’s hardworking, people canenjoy a wonderful football game in the weekend, and refresh themselveswith a good relaxation there. Moreover, the physical exercises are good forpeople’s health, which will ease the pressure of medical care.Second, theaters and museums can be used as base areas of culture and history education. The British Museum, which is the largest one in the world,provides visitors with knowledge about the world culture and the arts. Thevisitors to the museum are all overwhelmed by the magnificence of thecultural and historical displays featuring mankind’s achievements. In addition, the performances shown in the theaters will also greatly enrich the lives of citizens. People can enjoy ballet, symphony, and Peking Opera in a theater,which contain the soul of Chinese and western cultures.Third, running theaters and stadiums can earn much money.And this amountof money can do great contribution in other fields, including medical care,and education. After winning the Olympic 2008,Beijing made a plan to spend160 billion RMB building an Olympic Village. This will surely attract manysports fans to China, which would be much rewarded, not only in economybut the whole society.You can tell form my commentary above,since building theaters and stadiumsbenefit not only individuals but also the state, it is very worthy of theseexpenses.And the government should speed up the pace of the constructions.范文3An argument often heard these days is that whether or not the government should put money o n building theaters and stadiums. Some believe that instead of spending money on this area, Medical care and education, both of which are basic developing factors of one country sho uld be spent more money on. After weighting the pros and cons, I disagree with this opinion. Firstly, theaters and stadiums are best choice for people relaxing. Most of workers, especia lly white collar who often feel nervous after one day’s hard work, need to relax both menta lly and physically. Compared with staying at home, it is much better way to stay in comforta ble theater and listen to a wonderful concert.In addition, going to theaters and stadiums affect the same effect as education and medical care. Having more chances to go to theaters can help them mold character. There is no better way to keep healthy than doing proper sports in the daily. In this way, the culture and h ealth will be improved greatly, which plays the same role of education and medical care. Moreover, theaters and stadiums are basis essential facilities to a developed city. Take hol ding an Olympic games as an example, it is no doubt it will take millions of money to build stadiums. Why the winner country is proud of that. Because this is a confirmation given b y whole world.Of course I don’t mean that the more theaters and stadiums, the better society will be, aft er all, nothing can take the important place of medical care and education.In summary, the key point is to keep both of this two part developing. Only in this way, ca n all people live better in future.V108Some people said the government shouldn't put money on building theaters and sports stadium s; they should spend more money on medical care and education. Agree or not agree? Recently, a criticism often heard is that the government tends to put too much money on buil ding theaters and sports stadiums. They maintain that medical care and education would benef it the citizens and the country much more. However, I advocate building more theaters and ar enas. Numerous circumstances lead to the worth of building theaters and arenas, but here ar e two main reasons:What strikes me most of all is that theaters and sports stadiums provide ideal places for pe ople to build up a world of relaxation. After five days of hardworking, people can refresh t hemselves by taking physical exercises and enjoining a football game there. Meanwhile, exerc ises is to health what water is to fish. The physical exercises can benefit people’s healt h, which will surely ease the pressure of medical care. Moreover, it provides people a good opportunity to enter into communion with each other, which will benefit people’s mental h ealth.Beyond this, it is also of paramount importance to use theaters and museums as the “social c lassroom” of culture and history education. The Sydney Opera House, which is the mother an d father of all modern landmark buildings, has come to define not only a city, but also an e ntire nation and continent. The opera house shows the concept of modernism and the never pro perly finished inside provides visitors with a story of its creator Jorn Utzon. In additio n, the performances which contain the soul of human civilization shown in the theaters will also greatly enrich the lives of people from all over the world.Certainly, medical care and education both play dominant roles, but building theaters and sp orts stadiums will benefit not only the individual both mentally and physically, but a natio n and continent permanentlyV108Some people said the government shouldn't put money on building theaters and sports stadium s; they should spend more money on medical care and education. Agree or not agree? Recently, a criticism often heard is that the government tends to put too much money on buil ding theaters and sports stadiums. They maintain that medical care and education would benefit the citizens and the country much more. However, I advocate building more theaters and ar enas. Numerous circumstances lead to the worth of building theaters and arenas, but here ar e two main reasons:What strikes me most of all is that theaters and sports stadiums provide ideal places for pe ople to build up a world of relaxation. After five days of hardworking, people can refresh t hemselves by taking physical exercises and enjoining a football game there. Meanwhile, exerc ises is to health what water is to fish. The physical exercises can benefit people’s healt h, which will surely ease the pressure of medical care. Moreover, it provides people a good opportunity to enter into communion with each other, which will benefit people’s mental h ealth.Beyond this, it is also of paramount importance to use theaters and museums as the “social c lassroom” of culture and history education. The Sydney Opera House, which is the mother an d father of all modern landmark buildings, has come to define not only a city, but also an e ntire nation and continent. The opera house shows the concept of modernism and the never pro perly finished inside provides visitors with a story of its creator Jorn Utzon. In additio n, the performances which contain the soul of human civilization shown in the theaters will also greatly enrich the lives of people from all over the world.Certainly, medical care and education both play dominant roles, but building theaters and sp orts stadiums will benefit not only the individual both mentally and physically, but a natio n and continent permanentlyV108Some people said the government shouldn't put money on building theatres and sports stadium s, they should spend more money on medical care and education. Agree or not agree?Government, as the controller of the macroeconomy, usually put large amount of money on buil ding theatres and sports stadiums to stimulate the consumption. Especially when globle econ omy is in recession, stimulation is one of the methods for government to catch the economy’s fall. However, to my opinion, government should spend more money on medical care and educ ation.For men, health and education are the basic elements for development. We often say health i s the best wealth. Without health, even if you are a millionaire you will not enjoy your li fe. The society needs more medical care to ensure people to live happily and create more fo rtune. This is a physical base for development of society. The spiritual foundation shoul d be obtained from education. Only with more knowledge, can we catch up with the improvemen t of economy, society and technology. We need healthy people and brilliant minds to change our world into a better one. Theatres and sports stadiums are signs for higher standard of living. Compared with the basic development factors, they are minor.Insufficiency in medical care and education will impose great stress on poor people and prod uce unstable factors for society. If government invested too much on recreational places, i。
雅思大作文高分范文(热门27篇)Though it is never easy to fix these feelings of unhappiness, there are possible measures to be taken to enhance the wellbeing of children who are under constant pressures. To begin with, parents have to draw a line on the expectations of theirchildren and find out their true potentials, rather than pushing them to unrealistic limits. Meanwhile, with patience and guidance, parents should keep an eye on their children who fall victims to online pressure through social networking. Simultaneously, the authorities should do more to regulate advertising that are intended for children who are anxious tobuy unnecessary things.雅思写作高分表达Point at 指向......Perspective 角度Reduce 减少;减轻Pleasure 快乐;愉悦Way too much 太过了Unrealistically 不切实际地Backfire 回火;事与愿违End up 最终落得个......Peer pressure 同龄人压力Intensity 强度Purposefully 有意地Afford 负担得起Fix 解决Enhance 提高Constant 长期的Potential 潜力(的)Keep an eye on... 关注......Fall victim to... 沦为......的牺牲品Simultaneously 同时Frankly 坦白地说Pessimistic 悲观的In the foreseeable future 在可见的未来Model Answer:From a middle class family, I was born in Hsin Ying, Tainan on October 10th, 1965. My father is a civil official at Tainan City Government. My mother is a house wife good at . Although I am the only child of my parents, I am by no mans a spoiled one. On the contrary, I have been expected to be . I study hard atschool. Besides texts knowledge, journalism is my favorite; whenever reading, my heart is filled with great joy and interesting.从中产阶级家庭,我出生在Hsin Ying,台南1965年10月10日。
大家都知道雅思也是考英语,那雅思考试和英语考试有没有区别呢?一起来看看吧!雅思考试和英语考试的区别一、答卷方式高考英语用时120分钟,为笔试。
而雅思考试包括150分钟的笔试和11至14分钟的与考官面对面的口试。
二、语法和词汇来源高考英语要求考生能够适当运用基本的语法知识,掌握3500左右的词汇及相关词组。
而雅思涉及到的词汇在6000以上。
三、考核技能及题型高考英语总分150分,包括30分听力,45分英语知识运用(语法词汇选择和完型填空),40分阅读理解和35分写作。
除了写作为主观性试题以外,其余题型都是客观性的多项选择题(multiplechoicequestions)。
而雅思考试包括听力、阅读、写作和口语四个部分,每个部分满分9分,总分为四项平均分。
其中不仅口语考试是高考英语所没有的,而且笔试部分题型多样。
光听力部分,就有经常考表格题、完成句子题、简短回答题、选择题、地图题、搭配题和图画题等多种题型。
雅思英语范文2今年南京市高考英语第一名仍然出在南京外国语学校,该生名叫xxx,得分为145分。
x xx去年考雅思取得了8分的好成绩,尤为难得的是,她的听力和阅读竟都得了满分9分!英语这么好是怎么学的?xxx说,高三的学习特别紧张,在做枯燥的数理化题目间,听听英语磁带,看看英语杂志是她放松的最佳办法,因为她实在喜欢英语。
而她用来学习英语的时间,则全都是零打碎敲的。
比如在骑车上学的路上,她会听英文原版《老友记》的MP3;吃饭的时候听听英语广播,看看中央电视台9套的动画片。
不知不觉中;xxx提高了自己的听力水平和词汇量,现在连英文摇滚都听得懂了。
增加词汇量,xxx也有自己的办法,看英文原版的《简爱》、《飘》,平时看英文杂志,发现不认识的单词和词汇就查;然后把例句随手写在杂志空白处,效果特好。
不过x xx也有自己的弱项,那就是语法,她笑称自己在英语语法上完全是一个白痴,做题目经常靠语感,幸好老师也没有硬逼着她去做语法题。
1. The proportion of male and female smokers in Someland from 1960 to 2000.1. 两条线,建议每条线一段;2. 每条线的描述请参考经典折线写法 (在数据库里有,详见《单线指导写法》 );3. 关键性数据不可少,如最大值,最小值等 ;4. 本文用到了线段之间的对比关系,如文中的 : 6 times of 和 smallest difference with ,这些都是加分项The chart compares the rate of smoking in men andwomen in Someland between 1960 and 2000.Overall,the proportion of smoking for both is currently declining and fewer women smoked throughout the period.Initially,the peak of male rate was reached in 1960, when it was 600 in every 1000, over 6 times of that of females.This number then decreased gradually to 500by 1975and continued to decrease but more steeply to 250 by 2000, which had the smallest difference with the level of women.Oppositely, the rate of smoking in women in 1960 was the lowest at only 90 in every 1, 000. By1965 this increased to 180, followed by a sharper rise to 320 by 1975. The rate of female smokers then remained stable at 320 until 1980 at which point the figure began to decline and ended up at 200 by 2000.In conclusion,the rate of smoking in men dropped straightly throughout the whole period while the figure of women smokers went through a fluctuation. ( 172 )2. Radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992.以下是 6 分, 7 分和 9 分范文,可以看出,上 6 分的文章都有一个共性,就是没有大的语法错误,分段合适,表达清晰,且进行适当的词汇替换。
Test 1Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.1.For most people, when they get their first job they have little idea whether or not they will remain in the same organisation throughout their working life.2. If they decide to change, they need to consider how this will impact on their career overall.注意开头段写法,说明背景句+观点的方式已经被雅思官方认可,而且一般就两句话。
但是这两句话作者并不是随意的简单同意替换,句型上来说一定要丰富。
比如作者用了一个用了一个时间状语从句+一个条件状语从句。
平时在行文练习中,一定要注意开头段的长句子输出,如果大家无法用一个句子说清楚背景,可以用两个句子,介绍背景加题目观点。
另外一个句子来表达自己观点。
从现在官方范文来看,几乎所有开头段都表达了作者的观点。
3. People who stay with the same organisation will have the advantage of a thoroughly understanding how it works and also becoming familiar with the staff and processes.4. If they work hard, their promotion prospects are good and there is likely to be greater job security with a promise of a good pension when they retire.5. Employers value loyalty and may offer additional incentives to long-term employees, including bonuses and reward schemes.第3句,中心句,表达长期从事一份工作的主要好处第4句,中心句的拓展,解释在长期工作的情况下,如果工作努力,又会得到什么好处第5句,解释雇主对忠心员工提供的好处, including的用法一定要学会别动不动就such as很多同学一遇到稍微抽象的问题,就不知道该怎么拓展了。
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雅思考试总分值作文范文【精选5篇】L幸福如何定义Happiness is considered very important in life. Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness?It is no doubt true that the majority of people would like tobe happy in their lives.While the personal nature of happiness makes it difficult to describe, there do seem to besome common needs that we all share with regard to experiencing or achieving happiness.Happiness is difficult to define because it means something different to each individual person. Nobody can fully understand or experience another person's feelings, and we all have our own particular passions from which we take pleasure. Some people, for example, derive a sense of satisfaction from earning money or achieving success,whereas for others, health and family are much more important. At the same time, a range of other feelings, from excitement to peacefulness, may be associated with the idea of happiness, and the same person may therefore feel happy in a variety of different ways.Although it seems almost impossible to give a precise definition of happiness, most people would agree that there are some basic preconditions to achieving it. Firstly, it is hardfor a person to be happy if he or she does not have a safe place to live and enough food to eat. Our basic survival needs must surely be met before we can lead a pleasant life.Secondly, the greatest joy in life is usually found in shared experiences with family and friends, and it is rare to find a person who is content to live in complete isolation. Other key factors could be individual freedom and a sense of purpose in life.In conclusion, happiness is difficult to define because it is particular to each individual, but I believe that our basic needs for shelter, food and company need to be fulfilled before we can experience it.2.环境污染Explain some of the ways in which humans are damagingthe environment. What can governments do to addressthese problems? What can individual people do?解释一些环境污染的途径,政府和人们能够做什么?Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but we can also take steps to reduce the damage that we are causing to the planet. This essay will discuss environmental problems and the measures that governments and individuals can take to address these problems.Two of the biggest threats to the environment are air pollution and waste. Gas emissions from factories and exhaust fumes from vehicles lead to global warming, which may have a devastating effect on the planet in the future. As the human population increases, we are also producing ever greater quantities of waste, which contaminates the earth and pollutes rivers and oceans.Governments could certainly make more effort to reduce air pollution. They could introduce laws to limit emissions from factories or to force companies to use renewable energy from solar; wind or water power. They could also impose 'green taxes' on drivers and airline companies. In this way, people would be encouraged to use public transport and to take fewer flights abroad, therefore reducing emissions.Individuals should also take responsibility for the impact they have on the environment. They can take public transport rather than driving, choose products with less packaging, and recycle as much as possible. Most supermarkets now provide reusable bags for shoppers as well as 'banks' for recycling glass, plastic and paper in their car parks. By reusing and recycling, we can help to reduce waste.In conclusion, both national governments and individuals must play their part in looking after the environment.3.兴趣爰好困难有意思Some people believe that hobbies need to be difficult tobe enjoyable.To what extent do you agree or disagree?一些人认为兴趣爰好困难才会有意思。
雅思大作文总分值范文(优选9篇)雅思大作文总分值范文第7篇东风夜放花千树,更吹落、星如雨。
宝马雕车香满路,凤箫声动,玉壶光转,一夜鱼龙舞。
蛾儿雪柳黄金缕,笑语盈盈暗香去。
众里寻他千百度,蓦然回首,那人却在,灯火阑珊处。
〃东风夜放花千树,更吹落,星如雨〃:万千颗树上闪着红亮的灯光,晶莹璀璨,千家万户门前红灯高照,晨星绚丽。
一簇簇的礼花飞向天空,然后像星雨一样散落下来,〃火树银花不夜天〃。
开篇词人就描绘出了一幅绚丽缤纷的元夕画面。
〃宝马雕车香满路〃:载着达官显贵和家眷的装饰华丽的车子,由一匹匹的骏马拉着,一路香风四溢,这是一片万民同欢的景象。
〃凤箫声动,玉壶光转,一夜鱼龙舞〃:乐曲悠扬,凤箫声声,伴随着皎洁的明月的运行,通宵达旦的人们举着鱼形、龙形的灯笼载歌载舞。
这是一首着力运用反衬的绝妙好词。
上阕主要渲染元宵节之夜的'热闹繁华,灯火辉煌,车水马龙,气氛醉人。
下阕前两句,又重笔描绘观灯女子的盛装艳服,笑语盈盈的景象。
而这一切都不是本词的主题所在,而只是为在〃灯火阑珊处〃的那个人做陪衬。
〃蛾儿雪柳黄金缕,笑语盈盈暗香去〃:在这繁华热闹、五光十色的世界里,穿着华丽的衣服,戴着漂亮的手饰的元夜观灯的女人们,像阵阵清风,带着盈盈笑语,缕缕幽香, 欢天喜地朝前奔去。
〃众里寻他千百度〃:在那众多的游人中一一辩认,千遍万遍的地寻觅着那个人儿。
〃蓦然回首,那人却在灯火阑珊处J偶一回头,却发现自己要找的那个人却站立在灯火零落稀疏没有礼花飘落的幽僻地方!至此,读者已经意识到前面用大量笔墨,极力渲染元夕的热闹繁华,节日的流光溢彩,目的不在写景,也不在抒情,而是为了反衬〃灯火阑珊处〃的那个人。
而这个人不慕繁华,品性高洁,在人们趋奉竞进之际,耐得冷落,耐得清淡,耐得寂寞。
而这个人不是别人,正是受到朝廷冷落,不肯趋炎附势、不愿与投降派同流合污的诗人自己!这是辛弃疾屡遭排斥后, 借元夕所见以自述情怀,立意甚高:进那么轰轰烈烈,惊天动地;退那么斯人独处,自甘淡泊,安于寂寞。
剑桥雅思7写作解析test4小作文题目:The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000 范文:The charts compare the sources of electricity in Australia and France in the years 1980 and 2000. Between these years electricity production almost doubled, rising from 100 units to 170 in Australia, and from 90 to 180 units in France.In 1980 Australia used coal as the main electricity source (50 units) and the remainder was produced from natural gas, hydro power (each producing 20 units) and oil (which produced only 10 units). By 2000, coal had become the fuel for more than 75% of electricity produced and only hydro continued to be another significant source supplying approximately 20%.In contrast, France used coal as a source for only 25 units of electricity in 1980, which was matched by natural gas. The remaining 40 units were produced largely from oil and nuclear power, with hydro contributing only 5 units. But by 2000 nuclear power, which was not used at all Australia, had developed into the main source, producing almost 75% of electricity, at 126 units, while coal and oil together produced only 50 units. Other sources were no longer significant.Overall, it is clear that by 2000 these two countries relied on different principal fuel sources: Australia relied on coal and France on nuclear power.大作文题目:You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.Write about the following topic:Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledgeand skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer.What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.Write at least 250 words.范文:Today, many students attend university to acquire skills and knowledge that are intended to prepare them for future employment.This trend is understandable. After all, in this era of financial turmoil and massive layoffs,the majority of young people view future job security as one of their most pressing priorities in life.Also, across the world, students, tuition costs are rising each year, despite the tumultuous economic meltdown. These days,it is no exaggeration to say that pursuing higher education is very much like making a major investment; thus,university students and their parents tend to expect reasonable rates of return, which can be, to some extent, quantified by the graduates,starting salaries and benefits.The societal demand is there as well. Being bogged down in stagnancy or recessions,societies are hoping for more productive and more responsive workforces to haul them out of the quagmire.In spite of all these,I wish to point out that merely equipping students with job skills may defeat the very purposeof universities. It is true that higher education should meet the social demand for a more powerful workforce. Yet realistically,it would be hard for university administrators and faculty to identify accurately what technical skills and knowledge will be needed three or four years from now, when most technologies have been updating themselves on a daily basis.What will also be at risk is students’ capacity to innovate as true innovations require thorough understanding of the fundamental theories guiding their predecessors.The main function of a university in this age of crisis,therefore,should be to build core curricula that stress the cultivation of employment skills and at the same time,to provide students with elective courses on theoretical knowledge about their field of study, which can facilitate their grasp of the employment skills and meanwhile ensure their capacity to apply those skills innovatively.。
雅思写作高分范文(21篇)雅思写作高分篇1也许是交通问题已经困扰世界各国人民太久了,所以各国政府都纷纷在交通建设和改善方面做出了不小的努力。
但是对于政府花钱建设更多的铁路而不是公路这样的`观点,我本人表示不能完全赞成。
It is perhaps the long-disturbing traffic issue that drives governments all over the globe to make great efforts in establishing or improving theirtraffic system. Nevertheless, I still cannot be enrolled in the camp that claims it is wise to construct railway rather than roads. (45 words)首先,我不得不承认修建铁路在某种程度上是一件利国利民的事情。
毕竟与其他交通方式相比,铁路运输的单位时间运载量最大,陆路运输速度最快。
同时,由于铁路运输依靠强大的运营系统控制其运行,几乎不会造成交通拥堵。
显然,修建铁路是一件有益的事情。
Undoubtedly, the railway construction, in a way, can be deemed as a win-win program for both the country and its citizens. After all, pared with other types of transportation, the transporting load of railage in a unit time is the largest and it is also the fastest approach of conveyance on land. Simultaneously, due to its strikingly strong operating system in running, it can scarcely entail any congestion. Evidently, it is advantageous to implement the plan referred to railway establishment. (80 words)但无论是铁路建设还是公路建设,都要取决于很多综合因素,比如城市发展规模、人口流动范围、地址环境等等。
雅思7分作文1.The Internet has dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. Although some of these changes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What are your opinions on this?The Internet has brought significant changes to our lives in recent years. Yet, there remains some disagreement as to whether the overall effect of this technology has been positive or negative. While there are certainly valid arguments to the contrary, I personally believe that the benefits of the Internet far outweigh its drawbacks. These benefits are twofold.First of all, it is an indisputable fact that the Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate. Despite the risk of social isolation—a problem occasionally seen in people who spend too much time at their computer terminal rather than relating to people in the real world--- most of us have benefited greatly from e-mail and internet chat programs like MSN Messenger. These incredibly useful and powerful tools of communication facilitate both contact with loved ones in faraway places and global trade.Equally importantly, though, the Internet has placed the entire world (and all of the information in it) at our fingertips. In earlier times, conducting research entailed long hours searching library shelves. Now, however, the same information can be accessed at the click of a button. Admittedly, not all of the information available on the Internet is reliable or helpful---there is a vast amount of material online that some would consider offensive or dangerous, ranging from pornography to instructions on how to make bombs. Nonetheless, I would contend that this free flow of information has generally been a very positive development.By way of conclusion, I once again reaffirm my position that the Internet has had a positive impact on modern life because of its influence on communication and the flow of information.2.Fast food is now universally available in most countries and is becoming increasingly popular. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. What are your opinions on this?The past 50 years have seen a dramatic increase in the availability of fast food. Some laud its convenience and relatively low cost; however, in this essay I intend to argue that this kind of food is detrimental both to the individuals that consume it and to society at large. There are two primary reasons for this.First of that, it is an undeniable fact that consuming fast food to excess results in serious health problems. Foods such as fried chicken, hamburgers and chips---which are incredibly high in fat and salt---are responsible for such ailments as high blood pressure, obesity and heart disease. Moreover, although I certainly agree that fast food is both affordable and convenient, the cost and inconvenience of treating the illnesses it causes in later life are significant. In order words, while fast food is beneficial in the short term, its long-term effects are generally negative.Further and even more importantly, though, some fast food chains deliberately attempt to attract children in order to shape their future eating habits. One particularly good example of this is the character Ronald McDonald---the bright clothes and smile of the McDonald clown are a beacon to children. Having grown up eating in McDonald restaurants, people are likely to continue eating there throughout their adult lives. It is also interesting to note that McDonald provides playgrounds and frequently holds children’s birthday parties in order to attract young children and their parents.By way of conclusion, I believe that fast food will continue to become more popular as the pace of life increases. Given the health risks associated with this trend, I believe that public education campaigns warning people about the dangers of fast food would be warranted.3.International tourism is now more common than ever before. Some feel that this is a position trend, while others do not. What are your opinions on this?The past 50 years have seen a considerable increase in global tourism. Despite the undeniable economic prosperity it has brought to many host countries, I would argue that the overall impact of international holidaymaking has in fact been negative. Two of the primary drawbacks associated with this trend are as follows.First of all, global tourism tends to export many negative aspects of western culture. Since it is only the wealthy who can afford to travel abroad, developing countries like Thailand and Indonesia have become the playgrounds of tourists from more affluent ones. In many such nations, this influx of mainly western tourists has brought with it problems such as prostitution as well as alcoholism and drug abuse. Admittedly, international tourism does have the potential to foster greater understanding and tolerance between people of different cultures. However, this is unlikely to occur while it remains such a potent symbol of western cultural domination and moral decadence.Even more disturbing, though, is the environmental degradation that international tourism has caused in many parts of the world. One particularly salient example of this is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia --- the countless boats, divers and snorkelers that have visited the reef over the past few decades have gradually destroyed vast sections of coral. Similarly, world renowned Kuta Beach in Bali has become heavily polluted in recent years. In order to be sustainable, greater regulation of global tourism is required.In conclusion, the challenges presented by the booming international tourist industry are numerous and complex. Although they are by no means insurmountable, it is highly unlikely that they will be resolved in the foreseeable future.4. Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. In order to become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behavior. Do you agree or disagree?These days, it seems that more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. This raises certain questions about the integration of newcomers into society. Although there are valid arguments to the contrary, in this paper I will argue that it is the responsibility of immigrants to adapt to accepted rules of behavior in their adopted country, both written and unwritten. The reasons for this are twofold.Firstly, it is vitally important that newcomers observe the laws of their adopted country for the sake of social order. Imagine the chaos that would ensure if people refused to drive on the same side of the road. It is, therefore, necessary for all immigrants to ensure that they observe the law in their new country regardless of any differences to laws in their home country. Two further instances of practices which are permitted in some countries but prohibited in orders are the possession of firearms and gambling.Secondly and more importantly, though, in order to maintain societal cohesion it is essential that newcomers respect the social norms of their adopted country. Of course, having a mixture of different cultures and traditions gives a country colour and vibrancy; however, I would contend that too much cultural diversity undermines a society by alienating people from each other. It is my belief that similarities unite people, whereas differences have a tendency to divide. A strong society is a homogenous society with shared values and goals.By way of conclusion, I believe that this issue is likely to become even more important in the future as borders between countries become increasingly blurred. It, therefore, demands our further consideration.5. Men and women are difficult in terms of their characteristics and abilities. For this reason, some jobs are better done by men and others by women. Do you agree or disagree?These days, it seems that more women are entering “male occupations” than ever before and vice versa. While some still hold to the conservative view that certain jobs are better performed by men and others by women, it is my personal belief that people of either sex are capable of doing any job effectively. The reasons for my position are as follows.First of all, I believe it is a mistake to base our views on broad generalizations about the characteristics of men and women as such stereotypes are often inaccurate. Although there are certainly traits which are typical of men and others which are typical of women, there are exceptions to every rule. Not all women are physically weak, just as not all men are poor interpersonal communicators; conventional gender roles are not appropriate for everybody. If a man or woman desires to pursue a career which is traditionally reserved for the opposite sex, I believe he/she should be provided the opportunity to prove him/herself capable.Secondly, I would contend that the presence of both males and females in a workplace brings a sense of balance. Men and women frequently, though by no means always, have different methods of doing things. Rather than judging these differences to be weaknesses, I feel that we should view them as opportunities for innovation and the discovery of more effective and efficient work practices. A person’s weaknesses can thus be transformed into strengths.In summary, I once again reaffirm my position that both male and female employees are an asset to any industry and as our stereotypes about men and women are not always appropriate, we must not discourage anyone from choosing an occupation simply because of his/her gender.6. Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. Do you agree or disagree?There are widely differing views on the issue of whether tobacco should be banned or not. Some people would suggest that it is their right to smoke and that prohibiting cigarettes would be a violation of their civil liberties; however, I personally believe that tobacco should indeed be made illegal. There are two principal reasons for this.One point which I believe to be absolutely pivotal is the fact that tobacco is a drug. The majority of governments around the world take a prohibitionist approach to the problem of substance abu se. If governments wish to be consistent in pursuing their “war on drugs”, therefore, I believe they must ban tobacco as well. This is particularly heroin and marijuana---have legitimate medical applications, while tobacco has none.However, perhaps the strongest argument in favor of banning cigarettes and other tobacco products is that of public health. It is an irrefutable fact that smoking leads to lung cancer and other such potentially fatal diseases. Pro-smoking groups would no doubt argue that each individual has the right to determine what goes into his/her own body. Nevertheless, I would suggest that the interests and rights of society at large must override those of the individual. The medical treatment that smokers require is often incredibly costly, and it is frequently governments and society that cover these costs rather than the individual smoker. Hence, I feel that laws prohibiting smoking would be entirely justified.In reality, of course, the widespread prohibition of smoking is unlikely in the near future. However, given the seriousness of the problems that it causes, I believe that this should be the ultimate goal.7. Trying to save endangered animal species from extinction is a waste of valuable resources. Do you agree or disagree?The issue of whether we should attempt to save endangered species from extinction or not is certainly a contentious one. Despite the arguments of some people that such animals serve no useful purpose and should be allowed to die out just as many others (including the dinosaurs) have in the past, it is my personal belief that they should in fact be preserved. Two of the principal reasons for this are as follows.Firstly, it is vital that we appreciate the importance of endangered species in maintaining the balance of nature. Ecosystems are delicate arrangements where plants and animals all depend on each other for survival. The disappearance or introduction of any animal species disrupts the balance and negatively impacts upon other plants and animals by breaking the food chain and altering the habitat in which they live. Such imbalances frequently return to haunt us in unexpected ways. Just as rabbits that were introduced to Australia soon after European settlement now compete with native species for food and destroy farmers’ crops, the extinction of a predator can cause plagues by allowing its prey to multiply unchecked. Therefore, since ecological change constitutes a potential risk to us and our environment, it is clearly I our own interests to protect endangered species.Yet, perhaps the strongest argument in favor of preserving endangered species is that all life has intrinsic value; even if endangered species are not useful to us in any practical way they should be preserved nevertheless. Further, given that we humans are responsible for destroying the natural habitat of many endangered animals, we should make every possible effort to save them.In conclusion, I once again restate my view that saving endangered species is worthwhile. Not only do they help to maintain the balance of nature, but they also have value in and of themselves.8. With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is generally accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.Divorce and family breakdown were virtually unheard of just 100 years ago. Now, however, almost half of all marriages fail. This phenomenon is symptomatic of the growing distance between family members in modern society. In this essay, I intend to explore the sources of this problem along with some possible solutions to it.Chief among the causes of this problem is the modern lifestyle. Today’s parents have to work harder than those of previous generations to support their families. Traditionally, one parent assumed the role of breadwinner, while the other---typically the mother----acted as the homemaker. Recently, though, double income families have become the norm. Consequently, an increasing number of children now grow up in a parentless environment. Little wonder, then, that they feel alienated. Another contributing factor is the passive and solitary nature of many modern forms of entertainment.In order to resolve this sense of alienation within families, I believe we must first address its root causes. Perhaps the most effective method of doing this would be for governments to offer financial incentives to parents who choose to remain at home and take care of their families. Admittedly, such incentives would probably not full compensate couples for lost income; however, they would at least soften the hardship of living on a single income and provide an alternative for parents who would rather remain at home but are unable to do so because of financial constraints. One further measure would be to promote more interactive leisure activities in the community through public education campaigns.In conclusion, I believe that this is clearly a problem of such complexity that to no solution is likely in the short term. However, I believe that the measures outlined above would constitute a good first step.。