托福写作

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.
参考分析：
说明人们选择上大学的具体原因(一个或者多个)：
• 增加经验、拓展知识、开阔视野
• 为了实现理想(ideal; idealistic)(如，周恩来就是为中华之崛起而读书)
• 为了保证将来的就业机会
• 父母要求子女上大学
• 别人都上大学了，所以自己也选择读书
• 找不到工作
("无知"，总是一部分人做出某个选择的理由。上大学如是[1]，去博物馆如是[12]，从事危险运动亦如是[43]。)
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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.
参考分析：
因观点绝对而不能同意。
• 不是所有的父母都是好老师
• 最好的老师不仅仅是父母
• 有些父母尽管善良，但对教育孩子一无所知
• 有些父母不配做孩子的老师，对孩子有不良影响

3. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
总体上，“食物变得越来越容易准备”是一种进步[37]，所以自然会带来improvement。使人们的生活方式发生了一些变化：
• 好的：
o 节省时间，越来越方便，一定程度上把妇女从繁杂的家务中解放了出来
• 也有不好的变化：
o 准备食物是一种重要的家庭活动，可是食物变得容易准备一定程度上使家人在一起的时间减少了，比如“速冻饺子”[quick-frozen dumpling]
o 快餐业的高速发展的一个直接结果是，人们普遍变胖了，尤其是孩子
相关题目：[13]

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?
参考分析：
• 注意一定要先进行比较
• 从书本中获取的知识
o 优点：
 题材、范围更多
 有更多的深度
 更加的系统
o 缺点：
 有时过于教条
 也不见得完全准确
• 从经验中获取的知识
o 优点：
 获取直接、简单明了
 更加地实用
 有些知识无法从书本中获得
o 缺点：
 不系统，很大的随意性
 很容易产生片面理解
• 不一定要说A比B更重要，或者B比A更重要。也可以选择在不同的情况下，有不同的比较。学习抽象的知识，书本是最好的来源。学习游泳，这只能靠经验。另外，大多数的知识要书本经验相结合才可以。
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• 有些科目或者知识适合通过实践学习，比如，语言，体育
• 有些科目或者知识适合通过阅读学习，比如，物理、化学、历史、地理
• 有些科目或者知识适合通过与别人交流来学习，比如销售技巧；管理技巧
所以不能一概而论(treat different things/problems/matters] as the same)，要看学什么，以及学习的阶段。

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.
参考分析：
先讨论“假设工厂真的落成了，而带来的好处和坏处”，而后发表看法。
• 好处：
o 直接增加了就业机会(到工厂去上班)；间接增加了就业机会(会有很多服务业，比如饭店、商店、超市等等跟着开业)
o 如果工厂规模足够大，物流规模也足够大，那么将最终成为交通改善的起点
o 大的工厂可以缴纳很多税，对地方财政有好处，进而促进社区的繁荣
• 坏处：
o 带来各种污染，比如，噪音、废气、污水等等
o 工厂不一定会赢利
相关题目： [16]、[25]、[26]、[30]、[79]

6. If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
改变其环境，因为一个好的环境会使人们
• 更加快乐
• 更加健康
• 更加有效率
相关题目：[52]、[141]、[165]都可以选择改变其环境。这些题目实际上可以用一篇文章应对。

7. How do movies or television influence people's behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
电影、电视等大众传媒(mass media)往往可以对人们的行为产生影响
• 通过改变人们的价值观、世界观、审美观而改变人们行为
• 通过制造“社会热点”而使大众不停地讨论一件事情
• 通过满足人们的幻想，或使人们处于平衡状态，或使人们一定程度上失衡

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.
参考分析：
不能同意这个观点。一方面人们看电视的时间越来越多；另外一方面人与人之间的关系越来越冷漠。但是这两个现象并不是完全、直接的因果关系。造成人们关系冷漠的原因很多，比如，来自方方面面的压力：工作、生活。

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.
参考分析：
• 生活在大城市的优缺点：信息发达，工作机会多，生活设施完善；人情淡薄
• 生活在小城市的优缺点：温馨，安静，空气好；人们相互了解、友善；信息闭塞；没有好工作
• 陈述自己的偏好(可以采取"it depends"的策略，不同的阶段有不同的偏好)
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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.
参考分析：
• nothing是一个绝对词，所以，不能完全同意也不能完全不同意。选择“很大程度上同意”。
• 指出luck确实存在
• 指出可能导致人们成功的若干原因：诚实、睿智、幽默；执著；肯于做不喜欢的事情[27]；
相关题目：[27]、[63]

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.
参考分析：
• 不能完全同意。"same"是一件做不到的事情。
• 普通大学，应该或更多的钱在图书馆上
• 体育专科大学，当然应该花更多的钱在体育设施上
• 资金分配的重要原则：产出应该大于投入
• 大学的办学原则：要better brains；也要better bodies.
相关题目：[Related Topic: 147. Some relevant issues about public investments: 1) investment vs. profit; 2) immediate needs vs. long-term benefits; 3) profit-making organization vs. nonprofit-making organization. Topics about money allocation: 11. 19. 56. 95. 100. 167*) personal attitudes of money: 32. 33. 48. 53. 131. 173. 177. 185.]
资金分配问题：资金的有效运用(efficiency of money allocation)的重要体现是投入产出比(input-output ratio)。即便是nonprofit-making organization也要保证资金的投入产出的平衡(balance of input and output)。

12. 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.
参考分析：
• 个人偏好，或者习惯，比如喜爱历史。
• 可以短时间内了解一个地方的历史、文化。[85]提提供了一个线索：因为他只有一天的时间！
• 可以看到珍贵的艺术、文化、历史、科学等收藏。
• 著名的博物馆周边，由于游客众多，一般也会有很多其他值得参观的地方，也会有很好吃的餐馆。
• 另外，也有些人去博物馆，没有什么特别的理由。别人都去，于是他也去了[1]、[42] 。

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.
参考分析：
不要急于作出选择，先进行比较，然后根据情况选择
• 去餐馆或者吃快餐的优缺点：方便、快捷、多种口味；昂贵、卫生可能得不到保障、快餐使人发胖[3]
• 在家吃饭的优缺点：干净、可以做出自己喜欢的口味、节省、与家人和朋友共同准备实物很开心；花费时间、可能做的没有餐馆那么好吃；
• 在不同的情况下会有不同的选择。周末休息应该跟家人在家里吃饭。与老朋友久别重逢应该找一家安静的餐馆……
相关题目：[3]

14. 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.
参考分析：
不要急于选择哪一个观点。因为两个观点都有些片面。尽量多地列举两种观点的优缺点，然后进行比较，最终选择一个立场。
• 上课的好处 [17]
• 自学的好处[17]
• 在培养大学生时，是否应该以培养学生的自主能力为主？
• 如果强制所有的学生去上课，是否真地会提高所有学生的学习效率？有些学生可能在某些课堂上得不到有效的帮助。
• 如果允许所有的学生都可以自由选课，是否会有些学生失去目标？
• 有没有这种的办法？比如：选修课(optional course)/必修课(compulsory course)的设置
相关题目：[17]

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.
参考分析：
共有8道题问及各种人的qualities或者characteristics。[103]提供了最好的答案：intelligence; honesty; a sense of humor。这些都是所有的人都应具备的基本优点。类似的还有optimistic and positive; politeness; loyalty; perseverance; justice等等。[46]要求回答Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture?而以上提到的各个特征都是remained unchanged in any culture, and any period of time的——相对容易回答(只需要说"从来就没有变过"就可以了)。
相关题目：[18]、[22]、[46]、[62]、[93]、[103]、[179]。另外，174题的作文中(这一代人与上一代人有什么不同？)可以用一段的篇幅来描述一些不曾改变过的东西。

16. It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参考分析：
社区内的餐馆越多，竞争就越激烈，那么价钱就会更公道；可能会出现卫生问题；也可能有客人酗酒闹事(excessive drinking; get drunk and create a disturbance; make trouble after getting drunk.)。
参见：[5]。

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.
参考分析：
不要急于选择哪一个观点。因为两个观点都有些片面。
• 有老师的好处：系统的指导；提供疑难解答；更快、更有效率
• 自学的必要性：自学能力应该是追求知识的过程中最重要的能力之一。
• 任何科目都应该指导和自学相结合。
• 不同的科目、不同的阶段有不同的选择。

18. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
参见：[15]

19. 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.
参考分析：
资金运用的基本原则a higher input-output ratio is desirable。参见：[11]分析。
• 政府也需要盈利
• 高速公路，是有盈利的。并且有利于促进经济繁荣，进一步增加税收。
• 公共交通，是政府开销。但是市政府的职责。
• 结合我国情况选择立场。比如：可以认为目前要大力发展高速公路，而其收入可以用来开发公共交通。

20. 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.
参考分析：
不要急于同意或者不同意这个观点。因为那个回答都有些片面。地点并不是影响孩子成长的唯一因素，也不是众多因素中最重要的因素。
• 生活在城市的优缺点
• 生活在乡村的优缺点
• 也可以用一系列“不一定”的事实来反驳题目中观点，比如：
o 在乡村长大的孩子不一定比在城市长大的孩子淳朴(honest; simple; simple sentiments)；
o 在乡村长大的孩子不一定比在城市长大的孩子健康(healthy)；
• 不同的阶段有不同的选择：
o 学龄前儿童，小学生在哪里都无所谓
o 初中、高中就可能在大城市更好一点

21. In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
参考分析：
• 现象描述：20世纪初全球平均年龄(life expectancy)大约45岁。到20世纪末，这个数字已经增长到70岁左右。
• 人们越来越长寿的原因：
o 越来越好的饮食条件，饮食卫生，越来越科学的饮食模式
o 越来越发达的医疗技术、越来越完善的医疗保健系统
o 经济稳定、社会稳定。极端的例子：前苏联(the previous Soviet Union)解体(disintegration/breakup)后，俄罗斯的平均年龄大幅度下降

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.
参见：[15]

23. 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.
参考分析：
注意审题。是teenager而不是college students。Teenagers have jobs，这显然是一个BAD idea。Teenager，意指十几岁的孩子——16岁或者18岁以下(18岁以上就是adult了，16、7的孩子往往被称之为 young adults。参见：[61])。雇用童工(Employing children labor)目前在很多国家是非法(illegal)的。也违反国际儿童保护条约(International Children Act )。允许雇用童工，或存在童工现象，都是一个国家落后愚昧的表现。
• 不要说teenager打工可以锻炼自我，teenager需要的是接受教育，健康成长
• 不要说teenager打工可以认识社会，teenager还不具备足够的心理承受能力(psychological endurance)，过早步入社会 (early exposure to the real world)，只能导致世界观、价值观(out look of world, value, etc.)的扭曲(deteriorated; distorted)。

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.
参考分析：
这是一个讨论假设问题的题目。尽量展开想象。注意：不要只说my city，要指出你所在城市的名字， 比如：Beijing, Shanghai等等。
• 人们会喜欢的有：女人喜欢商场；男人可能喜欢书店；大的公园、动物园；名胜古迹；文化氛围
• 人们会讨厌的有：交通堵塞；空气不新鲜；大城市的排外主义(exclusivism)、不友善(unfriendly)；

25. 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.
参见：[5]

26. 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.
参见：[5]

27. 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.
参考分析：
这个statement里面的限定词是sometimes。应该同意这个观点。[63]可以作为[27]的理由之一，因为，Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future。这道题甚至可以作为[43]的答案。Most successful people have one thing in common: they are capable of doing things that they virtually do not enjoy doing.

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.
参考分析：
不能同意这个观点——因为这样的说法过于片面。
• 有些媒体(大众传媒mass media)表现得过于关注名人。但是真正的起因(the real cause)却是大众(the public; the broad masses of the people)本身——大众过于关注名人以及名人的私生活。媒体不过是在迎合大众(cater to the needs of customers; 过去几年里, 电视一直迎合大众的口味。 In the past several years, television has been playing to the gallery.)，因为媒体也是商业机构(commercial organization)，也要盈利(profit-driving)。
• 不是所有媒体都在一味迎合大众，也不是所有的television program, newspaper column都在关注名人。

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.
参考分析：
不要急于选择。两种观点都过于含混。Human activity指的是什么？
• 饮食起居：广东人把某种海豚(dolphin)吃得almost extinct；美国人养宠物鹦鹉(parrot)，导致南美洲很多稀有品种(rare species)濒临灭绝。
• 科学研究：好的例子很多，比如电的发明。不好的也很多，克隆(clone)技术、基因重组(gene engineering)技术，可能导致道德(moral value)的沦丧(deteriorated; ruined); 诺贝尔的发明(炸药explosive)究竟杀了多少人？塑料袋(plastic bags)的发明，导致了多少white pollution?
• 战争：从来都是灾难。生化武器，比如炭疽病毒(anthrax)
结论：人类的行为对地球的影响，有好的，也有坏的。很难说哪一种更多。
相关题目：[37]

30. 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.
参考分析：
• 教育是百年大计(a fundamental task crucial for generations to come)，当然要同意。
• 社区的孩子就近上学很方便，减少了路上可能发生交通事故的可能性；
• 可以提高社区文化氛围(将有更多的书店，音像店)；
• 进而促进社区经济繁荣；提高就业率等等。
• 尽管社区可能变得嘈杂一些，但是总体上还是应该支持的。
参见：[5]、[113]

31. Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
• 选择哪一个都无所谓。直接选择一个立场，文章就变成了罗列三个理由的简单说明文。
• 后者比较容易操作一些。
• 也可以采取it depends的策略。
o 小的时候，没有选择，父母在哪里，自己就要在哪里；
o 长大了，就会不停地寻找合适的地方；
o 到了老年，就喜欢停留在一个地方了。

32. Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
先讨论一下储蓄的必要性以及及时享乐的好处。
然后可以采取it depends策略进行选择。
是花钱及时享乐好呢还是把钱存起来好，要看钱的数目是多少。如果一个月赚
• 800块，只有一个选择，花掉。
• 2000块，就可以花掉一些，存起来一些。
• 20000块，就多花一些，也可以多存一些。

33. You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参考分析：
选择哪一个都无所谓，只要列出三个理由。
比较偷懒的方法是，“根据不同的时间，有不同的选择”。参见：范文。
相关题目：[142]、[161]

34. Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不同意比较好写一些。Entire是一个过于绝对的修饰词。
雇用人员的原则是：The employees should be able to create more than they are paid.
但是，The business also has responsibility to support those old employees, especially when they have contribute a lot to the business.

35. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
同意或者不同意都是片面的。讨论现场的好处(比如气氛好air of excitement；投入感强 getting involved)和电视转播(television live show)的好处(比如，有解说commentary/commentator；多镜头various angle of view; 镜头组接 montage)，至于选择，要视情况而定。
• 如果是中国甲A足球赛，才不去现场呢！生气。可是如果是有机会去看欧洲杯的话，不知道要比看电视过瘾(to one's heart's content)多少倍！
• 如果是F4的演唱会，是绝对不能去的，电视也不看！可是如果是rolling rock的演唱会，就一定要去了——可惜，因为SARS取消了。

36. Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people's lives.
• automobiles
• bicycles
• airplanes
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
根据[70]，应该选择automobiles。注意，要回答为什么汽车改变了人们的生活。
• 汽车改变了人们的时间、空间观念，进而改变了人们的生活。
• 汽车使货物的远程运输成为可能，进而使人们可以购买更多的商品。
• 汽车使汽油变得格外重要，直接间接导致了很多中东地区的战争。
• 汽车使空气污染更加严重，导致人们的健康受到影响
相关题目：[70]、[106]、[177]

37. Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不同同意。Always是一个绝对的修饰词。
• 大多数的时候进步是好的。电的发明、交通方式的进步、通讯方式的改良
• 也有些时候进步带来一些副作用。
参见：[29]

38. Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意。No是一个绝对的修饰词。只要列出三个values or advantages of learning history就可以了。

39. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能完全同意。要表明It is largely true that (把statement换个句子结构写进来)。
• How technologies help students learn more information? (互联网；电子书籍)
• How technologies help students learn more quickly? (电子字典；电子文本的搜索功能)
• But some times technologies handicap learning. (电子游戏)
• 结论，学得多，学的快，还要靠一些其他的因素，比如，毅力。Technology can help a lazy student nearly nothing.

40. The expression "Never, never give up" means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
Never是一个绝对词。但是由于这是一个积极向上的说法，所以，要“很大程度上同意。”永不放弃的前提是“制订一个现实、可行、并有意义的计划”。
参见：范文。

41. Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
选择不同意更好写一些。列举两三个保护endangered animals的重要性。同时不要忘了说明人类也确实需要更多的土地。只不过不能只顾眼前利益(short term benefits)而已。
42. What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参见：[15]。也可以用[27]作为答案。

43. Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
罗列出三个理由，比如：
• 金钱
• 快乐
• 无知
参见：[1]

44. Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参考分析：
分别讨论两种方式的优缺点(relative merits)，然后说，具体的选择要视情况而定。
相关题目：[111]

45. Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参考分析：
这是个非常私人的问题。尽管很多人都喜欢睡懒觉，但是“早起的好处”应该更容易写一些。
• 有益于健康，可以去锻炼身体。
• 早上大脑经过休息，相对更加清醒，适合学习。

46. What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参见：[15]

47. Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
参考分析：
选择哪一个都无所谓，列出三个理由。
不要忘了提及另外一种选择也有一些好处。
也可以说不同的情况下可以做出不同的选择。

48. People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.
参考分析：
列出两、三个除了钱之外的工作的理由：
• 兴趣(比如有些歌星)
• 理想(比如有些医生、律师)
• 成就感(比如教师)
• 还有些人上班工作只不过是为了打发时间

49. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参考分析：
同意或者不同意，都是错误的。不结合具体情况，无法判断哪一个更好。
先比较两种沟通方式的优缺点(relative merits)
然后根据不同的情况说明那种方式更好：
• 跟老板、同事沟通，face-to-face communication更好
• 跟愤怒的投诉顾客，telephone更好一些
• 跟情人沟通，当然face-to-face更好。
相关题目：[160]

50. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参考分析：
讨论两种attitudes各自的好处。然后在不同的情况下，选择不同的态度。比如：
• 锻炼身体有很多种方法，如果我已经习惯了慢跑，只要能够达到身体健康的目的，就不必要花时间练习一些其他的体育项目了。
• 放松的时候可以听听音乐——往往是同一首歌或曲子已经听了很多年。但是看电影，却很难做到重复看同一个电影几百遍。

51. Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
注意，不一定要选择taking risks or chances或者careful planning二者之一的。比如可以这样写；
• 有时候为了成功是应该冒一些必要的风险
• 为了成功详尽的计划也是必需的
• 但是我认为为了成功，坚持是最重要的

52. What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
改变其环境。
参见：[16]

53. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意。绝对词：the most important。
参见：[48]

54. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参考分析：
表明只能“部分同意”的立场。然后写两大段，举若干个例子。
• 很多的情况下，确实不应该根据外表判断一个人。
• 但也有一些情况下，必须根据外表判断。比如，导演选择演员；招聘零售柜台店员等等。
相关题目：[121]

55. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person should never make an important decision alone. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意这个观点。Never是绝对修饰词。
• 确实，很多的时候独自做出的决定是错误的。因为做出正确的决定需要完整的信息。
• 然而，也有些时候必须独自做出决定。比如，战场上的指挥官。并且，很多独自做出的决定并不是错误的。
• 所以，只能说one can not be more careful to make an important decision。
可以写一篇短文，how to make a sound decision。这样，在应对[55]、[61]、[120] 的时候都可以用到

56. A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
选择哪一个都可以。只要列举出两三个sound reasons。并且要在作文中提及另外一个选择的好处，以显示“考虑周全”。需要考虑的至少有两点：
• 企业花钱，当然要考虑input-output ratio。投入哪一个活动中，公众效应更加明显？
• 社会作为受体，哪一个活动将对社会有更多的实际好处？

57. Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
分两个段落讨论两种电影，说明这两种电影都有他们的价值，都值得观赏。
最后一段说在不同的心情下，有着不同的选择。

58. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
参考分析：
不能同意这个观点。
• 商业的首要目的确实是盈利(profit-making)
• 但是任何企业团体作为社会的组成部分，有责任考虑到整个社会的利益(overall welfare of the society)，所以不能为所欲为(do whatever one wants to do; have one's own way; have [take] one's (full) swing; stop at nothing)。法制的必要性。

59. Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
两个态度都片面。所以不要急于选择。
• 我们真正希望的是，不慌不忙(with full composure)，却很有效率(efficient)。所以，我更倾向于careful planning。[51]，因为careful planning是成功的关键。
• 另外，也要看是什么样的事情，工作、学习，都喜欢尽快结束(give it an end as quickly as possible)，但是与朋友消遣，与家人相伴，却不应该匆匆忙忙(bustle up)，而应该at a slower place。

60. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Games are as important for adults as they are for children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
同意这个观点比较容易写。
• 成年人也有娱乐的需求，从繁重的压力中解脱出来(escape)
• 游戏对老年人更是如此。
• 从游戏中可以学到很多东西(桥牌——团队精神；围棋、象棋——拓展智力)
相关题目：[148]

61. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their older (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
表明立场：这样的做法有一定的道理。
• 支持这样的做法的理由：older teenage children还不够成熟(immature)，考虑不够周全(inconsiderate)，尤其涉及到经济相关的决定时，缺乏独立承担能力(incapable of being independent)。
• 然而，“如何保证parents或者adult relatives所作的决定就是正确的”也是个问题。
• 另外，总是把孩子排除在决定权之外，是否会使孩子变得“没能力做出任何决定”？the ability to make sound decision是人生道路上很重要的能力之一。
相关题目：[55]、[120]。

62. What do you want most in a friend — someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable? Which one of these characteristics is most important to you? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.
参见：[15]

63. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer.
参考分析：
表明立场，基本同意这个观点。因为这个观点没有使用绝对词。(Basically/Fundamentally, it is true that…)
• 举一些例子支持题目中的观点。
• 然而也确实有些痛苦经历对将来毫无帮助。比如对大多数不喜欢化学的人来讲，中学时期在元素周期表(periodic table [system] of elements)中苦苦挣扎的经验对以后的人生并没有什么帮助。
• 有些父母、教师用这个说法作为虐待孩子的借口，说是为了孩子的将来着想，就很没有道理了。

64. Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specific reasons to explain your choice.
参考分析：
不要急于选择。先讨论两种情况各自的优缺点
• 做老板，赚钱的，可是风险也大
• 给别人打工，是稳定，但是工资少。
• 选择哪一种要看各人情况。

65. Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
• 保留历史建筑的必要性：文化意义；教育意义；商业意义(开发旅游业)
• 城市土地需求的现实性：开发住房；商业场所
• 至于要不要保留，往往是看哪一个价值更大，并且要具体情况具体分析。The answer depends on the concrete analysis of concrete conditions。

66. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child's success in school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
要经过比较之后才能选择，并列不能一概而论(We should not make sweeping generalizations)。以下的问题可以帮助拓展思路：
• 孩子与谁相处的时间更长一些？(尽管相处时间越长不见得影响就更大)
• 孩子与谁沟通的更多一些？(很多父母缺乏与孩子进行沟通的技巧)
• 家长通过什么方式影响孩子？
• 同学通过什么方式影响孩子？

或者，可以使用“It depends”的策略：要看哪一方面的影响？比如：
• 饮食习惯的影响
• 思考方式的影响
• 审美观点的影响
• ……
相关题目：[114]都是在讨论家庭以外的因素和家庭内的因素究竟哪一个影响更大一些？

67. If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire: an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参考分析：
选择哪一个，要看是什么样的position。
• 一些较低的职位，基本不依赖创造性，比如门卫、前台服务员。这要选择前者。
• 一些中等的职位，需要创造性，但是可以培养。还要选择前者，因为所谓的experienced不一定保障efficient。
• 较高的一些职位，所需要的人需要很高的创造性(creative)，能动性(initiative)。一些经验比如管理经验都是必需的。那么，要选择后者。
相关题目：雇佣的原则[31]

68. Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参考分析：
基本上同意。
• 给学生留作业的好处
o 学生缺乏自学能力，所以，通过留作业，可以使学生不知不觉地完成知识的吸收。
o 学习是一个系统的过程。系统的重复(systematical repetition)是学习过程中的一个重要机制(mechanism)。而留作业，也正是通过这个机制使学习更加有效。
• 但是，有些老师
o 留作业不科学，还不如不留。
o 留作业太多，造成副作用(counter-effect; negative effect)，使学生厌学(be weary of studying)
• 另外，要看是哪个阶段的学生：
o 小学(elementary school)一二年级，就不要留作业了吧？
o 初中以上，留作业的同时是不是应该更注重培养学生的自学能力呢？
o 上了大学之后，还要每天留作业，就很古怪了吧？

69. If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.
参考分析：
比较自由的题目，选一个科目，然后罗列三个理由。比如，学医
• 可能比自己目前的专业更容易找工作(可以给自己编造一个非常偏僻的专业)
• 救死扶伤很有成就感
• 家人身体不舒服却束手无策(have no more arrows left in one's quiver; at one's wits' end)很不好受
参见：范文

70. Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life. Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参见：[36]

71. Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.
参考分析：
在不同的阶段有不同的选择。比如：
• 年轻的时候vs成家之后
• 刚刚开始工作vs积蓄颇丰

72. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
不同意比较好写一些。承认grades的一些意义的情况下，指出grades的众多副作用。
观点：Grades not always encourage students to learn.
• Grade对学生的好处：便于教学体系的整体管理。有利于学生循序渐进(follow the principle of gradual improvement)地学习。可以使学生了解自我的学习效果。
• Grade带来的副作用：无情的竞争使学生们为了高分而不择手段(resort to every expedient)，比如作弊(cheat)。高分带来骄傲(arrogant; be too big for one's shoes/boots)，而低分使学生灰心失望(lose hope)甚至放弃(abandon learning motivation)。
参见：范文

73. Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
观点是：计算机带来了方便的同时也造成了很多的麻烦。尽管如此，计算机的发明仍然是伟大的进步。
• 计算机带来的方便，数不胜数(beyond count; countless; too numerous to count)
• 计算机带来的麻烦，比如：千年虫(Y2K)问题；电子游戏的负面作用；网络即时聊天系统(instant message programs such as icq, MS messenger, Yahoo paper etc.)

74. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意这个观点。有绝对修饰词the best。罗列两三个除了用导游之外的旅游方法：独自旅游；与同事、朋友相伴等等。不同的情况下，有不同的选择。

75. Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
很难说哪一个比另外一个更好。It's hard to say one is better than the other.
• 学习范围过于广泛(extensive)可能会导致深度不够(superficial interpretation)
• 学习范围过于狭窄(limited)可能会导致无知(educated ignorance)
• 所以，学习应该既保证广度，也要保证深度。事实上，学科之间总是存在着某种这样那样的联系。比如物理学和哲学就两个一定程度上相辅相成(be inseparably interconnected)。折衷的方法是，学校开设很多的选修课。要求学生在学好本专业课程的同时，尽量多地了解其他领域。

76. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
参考分析：
这是一个有争议的话题。不同意这个观点可能更好写一些。
• 尽管从表面上来看儿童却是在学习语言方面有天赋，但是学习母语是一回事儿，而学习外语是完全另外一回事。
• 外语不是单词、句型那么简单(Learning English involves much more than merely memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules)。语言是表达思想的，某种程度上学习外语，超出了儿童的能力范围——尤其是对刚刚上学，甚至不知道学习为何物的儿童。极端的例子是河北省有一对夫妇(都是大学教师)，孩子才6岁，父亲教他英文，母亲教他日文，结果孩子出现了失语症(失语者 aphasic; 失语症 aphasia)。

77. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls should attend separate schools. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参见：范文

78. Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on a team or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
• 两种能力都重要。
• 分别陈述两种能力的重要性。
• 针对不同的人，不同的工作环境，才会有孰重孰轻之分。

79. Your city has decided to build a statue or monument to honor a famous person in your country. Who would you choose? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
参考分析：
选一个名人，最好是历史上的名人，这样好写。
• 纪念意义
• 历史意义
• 教育意义
这篇作文，稍作改动，即可应对[176]

80. Describe a custom from your country that you would like people from other countries to adopt. Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.
参考分析：
随便找一个。比如外国人来到中国，最好习惯一件事情，付账的时候不要go Dutch，很讨厌。

81. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参见：[29]

82. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
同意这个观点更容易写一些。陈述立场后，说明广告是怎样反映一个国家的历史、文化、以及其他情况的。通过比较来说明更容易写一些，比如：
• 中国，与10年前相比，广告中的女性数量变多了，暴露的程度也提高了。说明人们的观念，以及社会的观念发生了变化。
• 中国与欧美国家相比，中国广告中药物广告数量特别多。说明这方面的法制还有待改善。
相关题目：[183]

83. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
• 立场：不同意。
• 确实技术的进步使得各个文化之间的差异减少了。(可以举出很多例子)
• 但是有一些文化差异是不会改变的。(也可以举出很多例子)
• 结论：技术将使文化间的差异变少，却不可能形成一个single world culture。

84. Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
不要急于选择，先进行比较。
• Internet带来的好处：更多的信息。更多的交流。Internet一定程度上提升了言论自由，进而导致社会发生变化。
• Internet带来的坏处：大量的信息是uneditted的，可信度无保障(less reliable)；大量的有害内容，比如色情网站；大量的游戏网站导致孩子们浪费大量时间。
Internet在技术上是进步。尽管internet也带来了一些不好的影响，然是我们不应该拒绝进步。
相关题目：[29]、[37]

85. A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where should this visitor go on that day? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
参考分析：
去参观博物馆。
参见：[12]

86. If you could go back to some time and place in the past, when and where would you go? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
参考分析：
写一个历史上著名的艺人(卓别林、梦露、莎士比亚、肯尼迪)，问他几个问题。这样，[86]、[89]、[90]、[91]这四道题，用一篇作文就可以了。

87. What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参考分析：
这是一道比较自由的题目，可以随意发挥。比如：发现很多油田（经济意义、政治意义、社会意义）；发现必须改革开放(reform and open; reform and open to the outside world; reform and open up; reform and openness◇改革开放政策 the policy of reformation and opening)；发现计划经济(planned economy)体制(planning system)有问题；等等

88. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参见：[8]

89. If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history, what person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参见：[86]

90. If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参见：[86]

91. If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参见：[86]

92. Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参考分析：
随便选择哪一个都无所谓，之后罗列三个好处。
比如，作为出生在北方的人，到了一年四季天气差不多的广州才发现，原来没有四季变化有很大的经济意义：一年两套衣服足矣，不像在北方，四季分明，总是花很多钱去买换季的衣服(change dress proper for the season)。
再比如，四季分明，就多了很多自然景观。有很多南方人一辈子都没有亲眼见到(witness; with one's own eyes)过雪。

93. Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
参见：[15]

94. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Dancing plays an important role in a culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
这个题目乍看起来很不好写。同意这个观点(Dancing is really important in every culture.)。可以采取it depends的策略。舞蹈的娱乐作用(as a important mean of entertainments)也是important role in a culture，所以种文化中都有其独特的舞蹈形式(dancing form)。
原始社会(primitive society)时，舞蹈是非常重要的。庆祝(celebration; festival)，祈祷(pray)，宗教仪式(ritual)等等活动中，舞蹈都是最主要的组成部分(one of the most important components)。
随着社会的发展，宗教仪式(ritual)演变成了歌剧(opera)，舞蹈仍然是很重要的娱乐手段。
时间进入21世纪，各种娱乐手段开始丰富起来，舞蹈尽管已经不是主流的(main)娱乐方式，但是仍然非常重要。今年的奥斯卡(Oscar)得主就是一个歌舞剧(song and dance drama)——芝加哥(Chicago).

95. Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参考分析：
• 陈述the principle of capital/resource/money allocation(参见：[11]分析)
• 陈述exploring outer space的重要性：国力(national power)的体现。参考例子：CNN曾有过一个专题节目(monograph)专门讨论“美国人是否真的曾经登陆月球”(Did American Astronauts Really Reach the Moon.)结论是，美国政府作假(that event was a cheat)。
• 陈述basic needs on Earth的重要性：多举几个例子。
• 立场上，选择后者应该更容易写一些。

96. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
参考分析：
[169]给出了答案，选择听音乐，那么这篇作文同时可以应对[169]。

97. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should be paid according to how much their students learn. Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
不能同意。乍看起来(at the first glance)很有道理。问题在于：
• 教育不是商品。
• 如何保证能够确切地衡量学生究竟学到了多少？
• 学生学到多少，并不是老师一个人的事情，还要看学生自身的素质(quality)；能力(capacity)等等。
• 如果采取了这样的方式，就会出现老师迎合(cater to/ pander to/ play up to students' taste)学生而不是引导(guide; lead)学生，违背了教育的原则。

98. If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
参考分析：
随便选一样东西，比如熊猫、瓷器。

99. You have been told that dormitory rooms at your university must be shared by two students. Would you rather have the university assign a student to share a room with you, or would you rather choose your own roommate? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.
参考分析：
• 陈述学校分配的好处
• 陈述自己选择的好处
• (注意，两种方法都有缺点)
• 选择立场。选择让学校分配吧，有更多的话说，还显得自己大度(open-minded and magnanimous)一些。

100. Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参见：[11]、[19]、[95]

101. Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
分情况。有些事情适合用手做，比如：
• 洗衣服：有些人就喜欢用手洗衣服(wash clothes)，而不用洗衣机(laundry machine)。
• 写字：不用电脑，而坚持用笔，基本上只有50岁以上的人才干得出来。
• 很多的事情只能手工去作(举例)；而另外也有很多事情只能用机器去做(举例)。还有一些事情要二者结合才可以，比如统计工作。搜集数据(collect data)，往往更依赖人工(manual work)；数据处理(data processing/manipulating)，最好由计算机完成。
相关题目：[140]

102. Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
有保留地同意 (agree with reservations)。学生在评判教师时，
• 是否全部学生都可以客观评价(objective evaluation)？
• 是否有足够的能力(包括academic knowledge等等)去进行客观评价?
• 如果采取了这样的方式，就会出现老师迎合(cater to/ pander to/ play up to students' taste)学生而不是引导(guide; lead)学生，违背了教育的原则。
• 保留意见/这种方式：允许学生进行评价，但是应该作为一个参考，同时要有其他的评判方式。
参见：[97]

103. In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the question.
参见：[15]、[27]

104. It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer.
参考分析：
不要急于选择；一定要进行比较
• 陈述科学家做出的贡献
• 陈述艺术家做出的贡献
• 在不同的时期(比如战争时期vs和平时期)，二者做出的贡献不同。
参见：范文

105. Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.
参考分析：
一定要进行比较。
• 住在宿舍的优缺点：便宜(不用付或者付很少的租金；很少的交通费用)；方便；但是可能不自由
• 自己租房子住的优缺点：自由；安静；干净；但是费用高。
• 根据自己的情况进行选择

106. You need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64 kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reasons for your choice.
参考分析：
[36]提供了option，但是不能选飞机(为了64公里的路而乘坐飞机有点ridiculous)。
比较“步行(on foot; walk)”“汽车(automobile; car)”“自行车(bicycle)”。
选择bicycle可能更容易写一些。

107. Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
参考分析：
两个观点都有些极端。所以，先分析，在选择自己的立场。
• 义务教育制度(institution of compulsory education )说明社会已经认识到基础教育(fundamental education)对所有的人都是必需的。
• 但是大学教育是不是所有人都需要的？这个社会很多职业(比如，饮食业)不需要大学教育。让所有的人都上大学，是不是成为过分的财政负担(financial burden of the government)？
• 用什么样的方法确定一个学生good enough so as to deserve higher education? 考试？考试制度也有缺陷。
• 可能选择的立场比如：我们国家目前是需要更多的人接受大学教育。与此同时，一方面要保障大学教育的质量，另一方面，要改革考试制度，保障考生的公平机会。

108. Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.
参考分析：
两个观点都有些极端。所以，先比较分析，在选择自己的立场。
• 听从他人劝告和建议的优缺点：综合许多人的看法，可能更容易得到正确的答案；但是久而久之(in the course of time; as time passes)，可能会变得没有主见(lose one's own judgment)
• 自己做决定、从自己的经验出发的优缺点：可能不全面，但是能够培养自己的观察能力，分析能力。
• 不同的事情，要有不同的选择。

109. When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
参考分析：
一定要进行比较。至于要选择什么，看情况，要看是什么样的习惯？
• 比如中国人到了美国，就要习惯go Dutch的付账习惯。不然很吃亏。
• 但是庆祝春节，家人在一起包饺子(dumpling)的习惯，没有必要更改。
还可以举出很多例子。

110. Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
参考分析：
[110]和[111]非常相像。
• 休闲时间的活动包括：看书、听音乐、看影碟、去电影院、去酒吧、听音乐会、打牌、下棋、爬山、打球……
• 有些活动适合独自进行，有些活动需要特定数目的人手，还有些活动人越多越好
• 根据不同的情况，就有不同的选择。
相关题目：[111]、[146]
111. Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others choose to spend time with a large number of friends. Compare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
参见：[110]

112. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?
参考分析：
两种观点都有些极端。先比较两种观点，然后选择一个折衷的立场。
• 早上学的好处和坏处：好处是很多提前上学的孩子显得聪明，对付学习显得游刃有余(be more than equal to a task; accomplish a task with ease)。完成formal education的时候比别人年轻，有更多的选择余地。坏处是，经常挨欺负(be bullied; be treated rough)。早熟(precocious)，可能会有副作用(negative effects)。
• 晚上学的好处和坏处：实际上并不吃亏；学习好坏不见得一定跟上学早晚有必然的联系(positive connection)。坏处是，家长如果引导不好，不利于智力发育(development of child's intelligence)。
• 立场：不见得一定要尽早上学；孩子确实应该多花一些时间去玩。但是应该正确引导，因为玩也分为好多种，玩棋牌游戏显然比玩泥巴(play with mud)要有益得多。

113. The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.
参见：[30]

114. Some people think that the family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? Use examples to support your position.
参见：[66]

115. Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer — planning or not planning for your leisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
参考分析：
倾向于选择“有计划”。因为不管做什么事情，多少都会有一些计划。至少知道从什么时候开始，到什么时候结束。罗列几个实现计划的好处。据几个实例。
使用让步结构结尾：尽管确实有一些过程完全不需要计划，而计划也做不到面面俱到(cover all aspects; have every detail thought of -- think of every detail)，但是适当的计划仍然是必要的。

116. People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things; other people learn by reading about things; others learn by listening to people talk about things. Which of these methods of learning is best for you? Use specific examples to support your choice.
参见：[4]

117. Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?
参考分析：
与志同道合(cherish the same ideals and follow the same path; share the same views; have a common goal; have similar ideals and beliefs;)的朋友交往的好处；但是人与人之间毕竟才在这不同。
与性格不同，兴趣不同的人交往的好处。
选择立场，可以自由一些。比如，可以选择这样的立场：我认为，选择朋友不一定要选择相同的或者是不同的。因为人们之间总是有一些相同点的同时有一些不同点。关键在于，一个人是不是诚实、睿智、幽默？
参见：[15]

118. Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.
参考分析：
可以采取it depends的策略。要看是针对什么事情，才会有具体的选择。

119. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意。
• 确实，有些时候人们在穿着不同的情况下会有不同的行为。(举例)
• 然而，决定行为因素还有很多，服装仅仅是其中的一个因素。(罗列几个其他的因素)

120. Decisions can be made quickly, or they can be made after careful thought. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The decisions that people make quickly are always wrong. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
不能同意。
• 确实，有些时候快速做出的决定可能是错的。(举例)
• 然而，决定是否正确还有很多其他影响因素，并且，快不等于not careful。极端的例子是战场上的指挥官，必须要快速做出正确决定。罗列几个影响“决定正确与否”的其他因素。
参见：[55]
相关题目：[55]、[61]

121. Some people trust their first impressions about a person's character because they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a person's character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which attitude do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples.
参见：[54]

122. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意。never/always都是绝对修饰词。
• 确实有这种情况。可以举很多例子。比如，人们对速度的要求；女人对衣服的要求
• 然而很多的时候人们并不总是这样的。比如，尽管有人不满意婚姻制度，不可否认相当数量的人们并不想要更多的妻子或者丈夫。
所以，不能一概而论。

123. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
参考分析：
不能同意。Only是绝对修饰词。可以举出很多反向的例子比如，科幻小说、语言、幽默故事、漫画集，等等都有很重要的意义。

124. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
不能同意。
• 这是个没有答案的比较 (it is a meaningless comparison; it is a comparison without definite answer)。学习历史文学确实很重要，但是说比学习科学数学更重要就没有什么道理了。
• 对不同的人，有不同的重要标准。
• 建立自己的立场：所有的人都应该具备最基础的知识。

125. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
参考分析：
尽管All是绝对修饰词，不过要注意，是secondary school(中学)。所以，不妨同意。因为仍然处于义务教育(compulsory education)阶段。
• 学习音乐艺术也是一种很好的休息，对所有的人都有好处
• 学科之间是相通的(interrelated; interlinked)，审美观念( aesthetic standards)的塑造对每个人、每种职业都很重要。
• 可以提高国民整体的文化素质
(审美方法 aesthetic approach; 审美观念 aesthetic standards; 审美教育 aesthetic education; 审美模式 aesthetic model; 审美能力 aesthetic judgment; 审美学 aesthetics; 审美意识 aesthetic consciousness)

126. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
参考分析：
不能同意。nothing是一个绝对修饰词。
• 确实，大多数情况下，年龄大一些的人有更多的经验，年轻人要向他们学习。举例。
• 然而，年龄大不一定等于懂得多。有很多时候哪怕很小的孩子也可以教我们很多东西。举例。

127. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
参考分析：
同意或者不同意都是偏颇的，所以，要看情况。要看是小说的类型，电影创作的质量。
• 读小说特有的好处：阅读时间安排上自由；有足够的想象空间；文字的美感不可替代
• 看电影特有的好处：声像(combination of sound and image)结合带来独特的效果；往往浓缩在150分钟之内；优秀演员的演绎(the ability to create empathy)带来不同的理解(interpretation)。
• 有些东西是电影拍不出来的；
• 有些东西是小说写不出来的
所以，哪一个更好，不能一概而论。各有各的好处。

128. Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参考分析：
同意前者更容易写一些。
• 身体健康对每个人都很重要，并且是学习进步的前提
• 体育训练可以使学生学到很多东西，比如团队精神
• 合理的课程设置是学校的责任，学校应该想办法保证学生的健康
129. A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Some people want a center for business research. Other people want a center for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centers do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in your recommendation.
参考分析：
• 陈述开展商业研究的必要性
• 陈述开展同业研究的必要性
• 根据我国情况，建议偏重农业技术研究，同时加强市场的调控

130. Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
优点：对身体健康有好处；有助于培养与人和睦相处的能力；缺点：耽误学习，instant pleasure costs long-term benefits.

131. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意。Only是绝对修饰词。
确实，往往成功的一个表象是金钱的多少。
• 钱不是衡量成功的唯一的标准。黑社会分子(members of criminal syndicate)、一些黑心的商人(evil-minded businessman)。
• 有些职业收入远不如其他行业，比如，我国的教师，护士。
• 成功的定义更应该基于社会贡献：甘地(Gandhi)就身无分文(without a cash in his pocket)；特蕾莎修女( Nurse Theresa )也是好例子。

132. If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.
参考分析：
比较自由的选择，只要能够列出三个理由，或者要完成的若干个功能。比如，治疗SARS病毒的药物。

133. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person's childhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are the most important years of a person's life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意，the most important是修饰词。
参见：范文

134. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
"as soon as they are able to do so"有些过于绝对。所以不能同意让孩子太早参加家务活动更好写一些。
• 尽管让孩子做家务有很多的好处……
• 让过早参与家务劳动，而不顾孩子的承受能力，可能会导致孩子的逆反心理(antagonistic psychology)，反倒达不到教育目的。
• 要先让孩子明白做家务的好处，让他县甘情愿地去做才能达到教育的目的。

135. Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参见：范文

136. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意，only是绝对修饰词。
• 玩游戏的快乐不一定来自于输赢。
• 有些游戏是有输赢的，而另外一些游戏时没有输赢的。
• 过于在乎输赢，将导致游戏失去意义。

137. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
倾向于认为高中生应该服从学校安排。
• 依据教育的课程安排是有一定科学道理的，学一些没必要的课程占用太多时间，对学生未来考大学可能不利。
• 而相应地，学校也有责任随着时代的发展，不停地改进课程安排。让学生们可以得到真正有用的教育。

138. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
• 讨论做leader的好处：主动，可以操纵更多的资源，获得更多；缺点：风险大
• 讨论做member的好处：安逸；没有风险；缺点：收获较小
• 做leader和member一定程度上与一个人的性格有关。
• 另外，还要看是做什么的group。视情况而定。

139. What do you consider to be the most important room in a house? Why is this room more important to you than any other room? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
比较自由的选择，只要能够列出三个理由。比如，洗手间。
参见：范文

140. Some items (such as clothes or furniture) can be made by hand or by machine. Which do you prefer — items made by hand or items made by machine? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.
参考分析：
这道题相对[101]就要具体很多。不过选择比较自由，无论选哪一种都行，只要列出几个好的理由。(注意，家具也有很多种，根据不同的种类，也可以有不同的偏好)
• 手工：可以按照特定要求制作，有特色；成本高；
• 机械：一般批量生产，所以相对缺乏特色；成本低
相关题目：[101]

141. If you could make one important change in a school that you attended, what change would you make? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
参见：[6]

142. A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child's development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
参考分析：
可以使用it depends的策略，不同年龄的children可以有不同的选择。
相关题目：[33]、[161]

143. Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参考分析：
无所谓选择哪一个立场。强调一个立场的种种理由的同时，不要忘了提及另外一个立场的些许好处。然后采用让步方式得出自己的结论。

144. Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
参考分析：
选择现代公寓更容易写。相比传统的房子：
主要是方便，设施更完整，上下水(sewerage system)；互联网接入(accessing internet)；有线电视系统(cable TV)；煤气供应(gas supply)……
容易清扫，清扫范围少。

145. Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
倾向于同意后者
• 广告的好处：介绍新产品；降低报纸、杂志、电视节目的价格……
• 广告的不良影响(可大多情况下，那不是广告的错，而是制作者的责任，这些可以通过法制解决)
• 结论是，广告有很多好处，也有一些不足，可是没有广告却是不可以的。

146. Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to be outside or would you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
参见：[110]

147. Your school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the best way for your school to spend this money? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
参考分析：
[11]题中，已经讨论过把钱花在图书馆上的重要性，所以，这道题要写： 盖一个图书馆，给现有的图书馆卖更多的书。[167]本质上也是一样的题目

148. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games teaches us about life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参见：[60]

149. Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would you use this land? Use specific details to explain your answer.
参考分析：
可以采取It depends的策略：要看这片地有多大？在哪里？视情况而定。

150. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television is bad for children. Use specific details and examples to support your answer.
不能同意，但是watching too much television is bad for children, and some programs are really detrimental to children.
参考分析：
• 使儿童对文字失去耐心
• 使儿童变得孤僻
• 使儿童变得不喜欢活动
• 影响孩子的视力

151. What is the most important animal in your country? Why is the animal important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your answer.
参考分析：
可以假装你是日本人，说三文鱼很重要；也可以假装你是韩国人，说狗很重要；可以假装你是美国人，说鹦鹉很重要；当然，就算你不加装他国人士，也可以相出很多动物，起码，熊猫可以想到吧？如果你长在草原，马很重要；如果你长在农村，牛很重要。
要我写，我会写——猪。小时候就写过文章《猪——浑身是宝》

152. Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
很容易的选择，以森林为例：
• 用一段陈述中国的森林被怎样破坏，又是怎样需要大量的树木……
• 然后再说如果破坏了森林，会导致很多自然灾害，进而产生经济损失……
• 树木的好处[155]有详细地说明。

153. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A zoo has no useful purpose. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
参考分析：
不能同意，no是绝对修饰词。但是要指出确实有一些动物园不值得保留下去。
参见：范文

154. In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule? Use specific reasons and details to support your position.
参考分析：
当然是好规矩。吸烟的害处；在公共场合吸烟的害处：对不吸烟的人有害；可能引起火灾……吸烟没有好处。

155. Plants can provide food, shelter, clothing, or medicine. What is one kind of plant that is important to you or the people in your country? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
参考分析：
比如松树。是北方最普遍的树种；
• 也是做家具的最主要材料；
• 松子是很好的食品；
• 松脂也有很多用处
相关题目：[152]

156. You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country would you like to visit? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
参考分析：
有个学生很聪明。告诉我说，在考场上，他假装自己是美国人，对中国非常感兴趣，所以就有很多话说(中国人怎能不了解中国呢！)，所以6分。像这样的题目，一定要在平时练习的时候查一些资料，否则到了考场上肯定没话可说。

157. In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.
参考分析：
选择在学校读书。可以列举众多的好处。不要忘了提及远程教育的一点好处，比如，SARS流行时期，北京就不得不开展远程教育。

158. When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these opinions? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
观点：大多数时候，没必要听这些人的话。因为他们往往不是专家。然而也不能走向绝对，这些人的意见在某些时候也是对的，或者值得关注的。比如在一些场合中：慈善演出(charities; charitable institution; charitable performance)。

159. The twentieth century saw great change. In your opinion, what is one change that should be remembered about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
参考分析：
这道题，与[178]比较相像。如果能找到一个20世纪与21世纪共同的变化，那么就可以写一篇文章应对两道题目。比如：中国的巨大变革(经济上、政治上、文化上的变化)。

160. When people need to complain about a product or poor service, some prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain in person. Which way do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
可以采取it depends的策略，要看是什么样的问题。也可以先比较，后选择。
• 书信投诉：有条理；避免冲动、更加理性；可以直接与高层沟通；也可以向媒体投诉；但是可能石沉大海(like a stone dropped [sank] into the sea — no echo)
• 当面投诉：可能是最快解决问题的方式；相比文字，有更多的表达方式，比如appeal to emotion; appeal to pity等等；但是如果缺乏控制，可能会引起争吵，反倒使情况恶化。
相关题目：[69]

161. People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
因为特殊的礼物带来的特殊的意义，或者特殊的改变。
相关题目：[33]、[142]

162. Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
参考分析：
尽管是有一些不公平，但是这些人收入高是有其道理的。
• 每个行业的薪酬不同是正常的现象
• 娱乐、体育行业(industry)是市场最广阔的行业，也就是说是销售额最大的行业，而这样的行业，薪酬很高根本不奇怪。
• 很多人认为歌星只不过唱一首歌就可以赚很多钱，非常不公平，这是肤浅的看法。要知道明星成名背后的辛苦。
• 每个国家都征收所得税(income tax)，要知道很多明星收入的60%是用来交税的。他们对社会的贡献也非常大。

163. Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
一定程度上，同意这个说法。(In a sense, it is true that…)
• 阅读并理解(Comprehend)的能力，在信息过度丰富的今天，更加重要。现代人的阅读量要比过去高出许多倍(过去大学生就是很高的学历，现在博士后[postdoctoral]才算是高学历)。需要更多的能力去辨别真伪。
• 写作的能力更是如此，比如在工作中，写报告是一项重要内容，公司的规模越大，越是如此。没有写作能力，就等于没有升迁机会。

164. People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
保持身体健康的最直接方式就是“锻炼”(take exercise; have physical training)。

锻炼身体的方式很多，慢跑(jogging)，爬楼(climbing stairs)，爬山(climbing)，健身房(gymnasium; gym; fitness centre)器械锻炼(body building)，健美操(aerobics dancing[exercises])，篮球、足球、羽毛球(badminton)、网球(tennis)，游泳……
(就算你平时根本不锻炼也要)选择一个，说明为什么那种方式能给你带来好处以及带来了什么样的好处。

另外，中国学生还有让老外跌眼镜的：武术(wushu/kongfu)；气功(qigong)；太极(Tai Ji)——全都是拼音，老外还得看懂，难为批卷的人了。

165. You have decided to give several hours of your time each month to improve the community where you live. What is one thing you will do to improve your community? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
参见：[6]

166. People recognize a difference between children and adults. What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
参考分析：
• Difference between children and adults: 成熟(mature)；独立(independent)；独立思考(critical thinking)；解决问题(problem solving)；自我责任(self-responsible)……
• Event: 毕业典礼、18岁生日……

167. Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy — computers or books? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.
参考分析：
资金分配问题，参见：[11]的分析。
选择书籍，理由更多一些：
• 计算机会贬值；
• 计算机并不万能；没有好的软件，就是废物，而软件又是很大的花费
• 网络资料不完整，无权威性；

168. Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.
参考分析：
其实，只不过是把[1]的文章稍微改一改
• 增加经验、拓展知识、开阔视野(尤其现在跨国企业那么多，那么好)
• 为了实现理想(如，周恩来就是为中华之崛起而读书，所以他到法国留学去了)
• 为了保证将来的就业机会
• 父母要求子女上出国
• 别人都出国了，所以自己也选择出国
相关题目：[1]

169. People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
参考分析：
[96]给出了一个重要的理由：
Music provides an opportunity to escape the stress and difficulties of modern life.
再想出两个理由就可以了。比如，
• 流行歌曲可以满足人们宣泄的要求(the desire to get something deep in the heart off one's chest; unbosom oneself; )，可以满足人们的幻想；
• 音乐还可以告诉人们很多其他国家的事情(文化、价值观等等)[82]、[183]

170. Groups or organizations are an important part of some people's lives. Why are groups or organizations important to people? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
参考分析：
众多理由中包括：不寂寞；归属感(togetherness)；过得更多的信息；资源共享……
参见：范文

171. Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to be away from your home for a year. In addition to clothing and personal care items, you can take one additional thing. What would you take and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
参考分析：
计算机、全家福照片、书、光盘……(但是要注意，根据题目，不能选clothing and personal care items)

172. When students move to a new school, they sometimes face problems. How can schools help these students with their problems? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
参考分析：
以下是大学生刚刚入学可能遇到的问题：
• 留学生面临文化冲突
• 心理问题，比如想家，独立性不够……
• 不了解本地地理
• 不懂本地方言(广州)
• 学习方法不适应
• 面对众多选修课程不知所措
• 不等的使用图书馆资源
如何提供帮助？
• 设置相应课程，辅导老师
• 举办相应活动
• 设置网站，fqa列表

173. It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
参考分析：
不同意比较好写一些(因为同意的话，显得心里阴暗)
• 确实，有些时候，借钱给朋友之后，朋友之间的关系不再那么单纯、友好了——再没有利益关系存在的时候，友谊显得更美好；
• 然而，破坏友谊的不是借钱这件事情，是借债者的人格问题；
• 另外，借钱可能也是考验友谊的好机会。

174. Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents' generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
参考分析：
• 所受教育程度(过去大学生很少，现在大学生很普遍[163])
• 对于人生各个方面的态度，比如，金钱、婚姻、成功；
• 过去的人显得价值观单一，现在的人更加多元化(diversified)
• 现在的孩子更加早熟(Children tend to be more premature than their former counterparts )，主要原因是随着媒体的发达，影响孩子的因素增多了。

175. Some students like classes where teachers lecture (do all of the talking) in class. Other students prefer classes where the students do some of the talking. Which type of class do you prefer? Give specific reasons and details to support your choice.
参考分析：
先进行比较：各有各的好处：
• 只有教师一个人讲课的课堂：在保证教师质量的前提下，可以对某一专题进行更深入地分析；对学生的素质要求低一些；
• 学生参与交谈的课堂：对学生的素质要求高一些；不适合学习深奥的课题；
至于选择，要看是什么样的科目。
参见：范文

176. Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
参见：[79]

177. A friend of yours has received some money and plans to use all of it either
• to go on vacation
• to buy a car
Your friend has asked you for advice. Compare your friend's two choices and explain which one you think your friend should choose. Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
参考分析：
选择买车可能更好写一些，因为[36]、[70]、[106]都写过关于automobile的话题；并且，有了汽车，将来旅行就更方便了。

178. The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
参见：[159]

179. What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.
参见：[15]

180. Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are so popular. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
人们喜欢电影是因为：
• 电影能够满足人们的幻想
• 电影能使满足人们的好奇(了解其他国家的很多事情[183])
• 电影是最经济的娱乐手段(金钱上、精力上[127])
参见：范文
相关题目：[127]、[183]

181. In your country, is there more need for land to be left in its natural condition or is there more need for land to be developed for housing and industry? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
注意，根据题目要求，一定要结合我们国家的情况去说。中国人口密度很高，所以，我们选择后者应该更容易写一些。
• 中国解决住房的需求(要地，也要资本)
• 发展工业能够解决资本问题
• 发展工业，也能解决失业问题，进一步繁荣经济

182. Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
与宠物非常亲密，有好处，也有不好的地方。
• 好处：不寂寞；每个人都有爱心；闲暇时间有心理寄托(spiritual/psychological sustenance)；
• 缺点：人会变得孤僻；脏；宠物可能传染病毒

183. Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to support your response.
参考分析：
通过电影可以了解一个国家的
• 经济、科技
• 风俗、习惯
• 历史、文化
• 价值观念
• ……
相关题目：[82]、[180]

184. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
参考分析：
可以采取it depends的策略，要看学什么科目。
• 有的科目，自己有足够的自学能力，就单独学，可以进一步提高自己的学习能力；
• 而有些刚刚入门的科目，往往需要别人的帮助，所以喜欢跟同学们一起学习。
也可以采取先比较，后选择的方法。
• 自己学习：安静；有效率；制定计划更容易；提高自学能力；本质上，学习靠自己；但是有时自己可能解决不了问题；也可能使自己变得孤立……
• 与大家一起学：可以向更优秀的学生求助；帮助别人解答问题也会使自己对问题的了解更深刻；与同学们保持良好的关系；但是也可能因为某些人浪费时间，缺乏效率……

185. You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Which would you choose to buy? Give specific reasons to explain your choice.
参考分析：
不要被"enough"所迷惑了，这是一个很含混(highly ambiguous)的词。可以采取it depends的策略，要看钱的数量是多少。
• 10万：买不了什么好房子，所以去做生意
• 20万：用5万付首期(the first installment)，用剩下的做生意
• 50万：买一栋30万的房子，剩下的钱做生意
• 100万：买一栋50万的房子，剩下的钱用来慢慢享受
也可以直接选一个，然后说出理由。
• 买房子：可以用来孝敬父母；可以让全家享受；而且会增值；很少的风险。
• 做生意：可以锻炼能力；运营得好的话可以赚很多钱，能买更好的房子；但是风险很大。