



1. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
0 E/ j5 J, X! W0 B4 T3 S1)为了求知
* K9 Y5 O/ v- i8 d" p+ V% C& m2)为了个人前程
9 [# A, f5 m( R& ~! Z* T7 |3)为了体验大学生活
$ ]( H8 x" b3 c4)为了光宗耀祖
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2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 0 s" D* X" A" G2 |
1) 父母是最早开始教育孩子的人
. G( r0 M: P% }& {8 A% h2) 父母是最关心孩子成长的人
- @% c4 D' W7 K$ s5 }4 t- C3) 父母和孩子在一起的时间最长) I: m# N) U8 d) ^$ @5 p' t
3 T% x. e1 x- e" V3. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (已考过,但年月待确认)
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4. It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why? $ q$ P) h/ F; H. E0 O$ o$ B7 _
书是更重要的知识来源
C& b# y: W) ~2 K& @4 x1)书是众多前人经验的系统总结
2 I" \) k1 B* v7 n; B2 t9 u+ M" @2)从书中获取知识效率较高
/ E0 g3 _) \( o4 z7 K* r3)书中的经验是无限的,而个人经验非常有限
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5. A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position. (0105)
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6. If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
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1)可以把产品运出去0 |' ^" g# c# [' u( X1 g; i& Z$ _
2)可以把游客带进来。1 y Y3 q2 F2 |2 r' A4 i
3)可以提高生产效率' F5 r6 e& T* {6 Y7 ?: y5 n# ]
4)可以使家乡生活更令人愉快
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7. How do movies or television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. (0201)0 y. ]* p+ E# T1 x
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8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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( d9 l8 G1 g {' h+ F( s U! ~1)这种说法言过其实。虽然电视在某种程度上减少了人们与朋友和家人的交流,但并没有摧毁交流。人们看电视时仍然在交流。3 C- H+ F$ w; x
2)虽然现代人与朋友与家人交流的时间比以前少了,但原因很多,如工作压力,并非全是电视导致的,即使没有电视,人们也会寻找其他减压的方法。
( m8 M2 d/ O! i, R+ a u% ^8 z# w3)电视同时也在促进了交流,如看电视取代了许多其他外出休闲活动,使家人有更多相处机会。此外,很多电视内容正是聊资。, `. }/ j/ r, c1 a2 r' s) Q
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9. Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
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F8 p+ O. {9 X n! J) dliving in a big city:4 O) q2 [ J8 t8 p" P& J) e. o4 M3 ]
1) 生活丰富多彩
: r( Y2 @# r% Q7 B- l9 \2) 各种公共设施齐全7 F8 n9 M1 B0 U- j' f
3) 孩子可以接受更好的教育
" f/ `0 ~2 n' P) s4 yLiving in a small town:
: k7 T5 l2 K3 {, `# Q7 j+ b1) 环境好
% \7 T9 Q) o6 k' W2) 治安好3 ]2 p. Y. l( f" W7 ?5 @% [
3) 便宜
, Z }% {6 A4 |5 K选择小城镇:随着科技的发展,大城市的优势正在丧失。
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10. “When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.” Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position. (9512)
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11. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students’ sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. (已考过,但年月待确认)
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/ z1 P1 ~& f+ c12. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.9 T" Z; G$ V! x3 @8 |8 r! v0 k
12. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think they visit museums?+ f l2 [) p; c. u% i8 Q3 W4 l0 t
1)参观博物馆可以了解另一个国家或地区的文化和历史5 U; t2 v* u! u3 ]. o3 n% q
2)参观博物馆可以看到另一个国家或地区的独特东西。现代的东西在世界各地都差不多,只有古物比较独特。8 L% V) E, l0 t9 H
3)参观博物馆可以集中看到丰富的收藏,在其他地方不可能。
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13. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (已考过,但年月待确认)
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( U$ S+ F% k% Y7 c14. Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer. (0005)
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15. Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer. (9510)
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16. It has recently been announced that a new restaurant (a shopping center/ a high school/ a movie theater) may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
; b. U% b4 Y# \) h& S- C(shopping center已考过,但年月待确认)
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17. Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay. (已考过,但年月待确认)" [1 k" }4 T/ m+ y8 h
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18. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
% ]$ _+ L# A A6 F/ `1)懂行
& Z7 [0 }( v$ c2)管理经验丰富* H" g* f! a9 M( G F$ L9 |2 C
3)耐心和友善. j' Z" S$ f0 ^2 l6 U, y& D- S2 a6 I( _
% U% R+ ]# \5 k2 ?6 x+ H19. Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
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1)环保1 P- p/ G$ V. `4 \" L; O/ s1 }
2)节省资源(能源、土地)4 U- }; w7 U& c0 W Z; l
3)省钱
- N! R! c+ ]2 P5 d5 H道路和高速公路固然重要,但公共交通应当优先
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2 ]/ ^- h7 q! h20. It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.8 e; W3 \, U# i( x
20. It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? No:
$ D# R- q; _" Q$ t. ?1)大城市能让儿童受到良好的教育7 f( |0 ]" j" h
2)大城市能够让儿童开阔视野,接触到很多人和事
8 N/ x+ O3 O1 w3)大城市的娱乐设施和活动更多,能使童年更快乐- j l/ P( A4 _' l$ H
4)大城市的医疗设备比较好,儿童得病可以得到及时治疗
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; u7 P9 j0 Z7 a) ~2 S/ M3 Q21. In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
, W- F, J6 J8 M B1 y J长寿原因:
- }) n6 H1 b! t3 _4 I1)医学的发展使得很多以前不可治愈的疾病能够治愈了
; i0 _; {2 t5 J# R c1 ~2)社会的进步减少了战争和人际冲突conflicts: M9 a) _5 k" M1 u, \# w
3)技术的进步减少了生活的压力。3 s9 h2 T% s% P- u+ C
4)健康意识的增强使人们更关注自己的身体
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22. We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important. 4 b. N+ m* U' P3 T# P
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1)乐于助人 @5 i3 Z" H3 c0 @2 W ~
2)为人真诚
4 G7 w) B2 V' F3)易于合作
3 B! G. m, r, q6 X) e4 K: _- v4)随和
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! s* L% R$ g9 J23. In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.
# J# V; V1 V+ S% @, MIn some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? ; ~" E. z; s0 b
不同意:
1 W+ S# I, C' \+ l F9 o; d* X1)影响学习
+ ^% g$ v, p8 u, r5 V: a2)不安全
7 t* L, t2 S5 Y% H3)带来社会问题
3 L' C X3 s9 s# j! O同意:/ u8 r1 i* U5 C' b* T
1)能够从工作中学习实际的经验,将书本的东西用到工作中
$ r; ]/ r9 J7 `7 O7 {2)挣了钱,能够减轻父母的财政压力* P) |) Q+ M* v/ u% G: T) X
3)学习更加合理的管理时间" [4 n0 p' p! l9 E, u1 P0 ?4 m
( H4 @+ S3 z$ Z/ j7 ]24. A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay. ; H+ q7 Z0 D; j9 f, E* _' P
广州:
9 H: e! ?8 {( p2 W' _1)发展很快6 f0 X7 w- W3 x& S) F% }
2)气候宜人5 q8 R2 t5 C* X6 I4 O
3)机会很多
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. H5 Z+ G& ~3 d& i) _! o/ c1)治安很差; C- U M8 |6 i- n2 I
2)交通拥挤% k; X5 R3 A4 O3 R
3 ~3 _' l6 I0 V6 C/ V) _& u25. It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. (0010) 4 F1 ]7 p c2 {7 r$ O
0 c8 u2 d$ h! i, d2 i" C1 u26. It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.1 M" z; z7 F: `( I/ I! f
支持:
4 L7 D9 x7 ~. p A1 J8 U7 ~7 \, l- O1)可以丰富市民的文化生活。老年人打麻将,年轻人沉溺于网络游戏
# u. l. ?3 N: a* U# [: Q" X7 h2)可以促进经济发展。就业机会,房租,广告宣传,税收。
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# y: o" u8 c) i% G; H- k$ J27. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.& q( g4 z" a# G% R
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3)兴趣可以培养
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28. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.5 A: a* g9 }( B. I7 f+ j& T2 @
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一方面,报道名人私生活对公众没有正面效果。如对年轻人的影响。
( B$ c$ X1 L# l X另一方面,报道名人私生活对名人本身也没有正面效果。如:Princess Diana
1 u( t- \1 r; j2 f2 S1 H! J! a结论:虽然很多人对这种报道感兴趣,但报纸不应当迎合这种好奇心
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29. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.2 o6 R6 a0 i, F6 V6 Q( {! q2 u( o
两种说法都符合事实
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+ q* R3 E, K A3 s' L% k2 {. }1) 废气废物的排放正在污染空气和水
8 W6 C% B8 J' O3 C% o- h2) 臭氧层(ozone layer)正在变薄
+ K$ O2 F1 O8 u2 Y( _. l! T m3) 全球变暖导致冰川融化,并导致各种自然灾害
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0 ^/ ^2 t6 W# a0 |9 A1) 现代生活设施是人们的生活越来越舒适% j' Y1 y3 H3 k9 ?5 ^$ [$ n
2) 现代通讯和交通使人们天涯若比邻
$ {( I8 f. ?, D- R: y5 C! h3 u3) 现代科技正在一一克服长期困扰人类的环保问题% \9 s: [ f% M8 y# O
我认为人类的活动更多的是在伤害地球。因为人们现在的舒适生活是以牺牲环境为代价的。
+ F) h9 \6 K4 I7 c$ r2 x30. It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details in your answer.
6 }! v0 e4 J/ A- t, X' y( S3 O支持:
( D" L1 }& r8 m+ i% H1)解决附近居民子弟上学难的问题,从而解决家长的后顾之忧9 U% k7 a- S, f/ w
2)促进社区文化的发展5 s3 Q! p3 H) @# X6 k) b0 m- f
3)提供就业机会