雅思作文范文（一）：
It is widely accepted that people who have post-school qualifications earn a higher salary than those less educated do. University students should， therefore， pay all the full cost incurred over the course of obtaining a college education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
在很多国家，高等教育的学费是一个很有争议性的话题。一方面，教育是保证一个国家经济 长盛不衰的原因；另一方面，如果学费完全由国家来负担，国家未必负担得起。所以，在许多国 家，目前釆取的策略是收取正常的教育费用，然后发放奖学金和贷款，从而鼓励学生理解高等反对学生自我支付学费的理由：
政府对高校的投资（tertiary education investments)有助于促进以知识为动力的经济和社会发展 (knowledge-driven economic and social development)，获得基础研究和科学发展的长期回报 (long-term returns from research and technology development)，技术革新使劳动力增强(greater productivity is achieved through technological innovation)；
有更多人有机会理解高等教育（well-educated)，这些人在毕业后会从事高薪职业（well-paid jobs)，从而比一般人交更多的税(pay higher ine tax)，这社会来说是一种贡献；
理解高等教育的学生会减少，异常是经济困难的学生（reduce the participation of disadvantaged groups);学生理解教育，能够摆脱贫穷，社会有贡献(breakout of poverty)。
支持学生自我支付学费的理由：
学生有了经济压力（experience financial pressure)，会更加勤奋学习；
政府支付不起巨大的费用，收取学费是应当的。
范文
With the labour intensive economy gradually giving way to knowledge-focused economy， the access to higher education has bee an issue of broad interest. The proposal to charge all university students with tuition fees and allow no exemption arises mainly from the concern that tertiary education has to pete with many other urgent demands for public funds and struggle with underfunding. I believe that: this policy， if implemented， will have an accumulative effect on the well-being of either individual students or the society as a whole.
When laying the hope of future development over students， the government cannot shirk from the responsibility to finance them. The sustained growth of a country rests on young talents. In this sense， the government is investing， not spending money. A standard example is America， a country investing multimillion dollars in higher education on an annual basis and sponsoring students' study by different forms of aid， such as scholarships， subsidies， allowances and student loans. It can be expected that these well-educated aspiring people， after finishing their education， will constitute a main drive of a state's growth. Moreover， the government should plough a reasonable proportion of tax revenue， most being sourced from parents， back to their children.
Meanwhile， it is worth mentioning that some schools tend to force a plex of charges over students， with the aim to extend， their profit margin. Ignorant of their not-for-profit nature， many universities might deviate from their most important tasks， such as improving teaching quality. The persistence of this problem will make their academic service much less credible and quality of teaching and faculty staff uneven. A university can cover its expense by various means， such as the receipt of donation， or the government's funding， instead of levying a high fee over students.
The reasons cited above have justified why university students need not pay more than a lower payment. While depending on young generations， the society should be more considerate of their situation. The effort to encourage tertiary education participation will pay back sooner， rather than later.
近义词表
1. give way to=succumb to=yield to:向…让步
2. exemption=exception:例外，免费
3. accumulative=gi-owing=increasing=incremental=spiralling：累加的，逐步增加的
4. shirk=evade=avoid=dodge=shun ：躲避
5- sustained=everlasting=eternal=:endless=unending=perpetual:持续的，永久的
6. rest on=hinge on=depend on:依靠，信赖于
7. aspiring=hopeful=aspirant:有志向的，有期望的
8. deviate=diverge=stray:偏离
9. persistence = continuance ：持续
10. uneven=unbalanced=unequal:不平衡的，不均衡的
雅思作文范文（二）：
People should keep all the money they earn and should not pay taxes to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
税收的作用：
有利于保证政府的正常运转（the operation of government)， 比如国防（military defense)、执行法律和维持公共秩序（enforcement of law and public order);
有利于支持公共投资和建设（provide public services and investment)，比如桥梁、公路、能源、水和垃圾管理系统(bridges， roads， energy， water and waste management systems)以及公共交通(public transportation)；
有利于保证社会稳定：即缩小贫富差距(close the gap between rich and poor)，进行收人再分配(ine redistribution， redistribution of wealth)，减小社会矛盾；
有刺于提高社会福利（fund welfare and public services)；
有利于进行宏观经济调控（influence macroeconomic performance):国家经过税收来调控经济，对消费和雇佣有直接影响（have a direct effect on consumption and employment)；
社会方面：有时候经过征税能够影响人的行为，比如对酒和烟草的税收（collect a tax on alcohol and tobacco)以及对髙速公路的税收（highway tolls)税收的弊端：
税率过高会打击商业的投资热情(dampen enthusiasm for investment)；
需要一个很大的机构去处理税收（require the creation of a large bureaucracy to administer and enforce the system)，耗资(expenses incurred ) 很大
范文
The role of taxation is providing funds necessary for carrying out a variety of functions in a country. However， to many taxpayers， especially employers， paying tax remains the biggest headache. In my opinion， tax revenue is essential to a country. Below are some of its main functions.
Although many taxpayers see ine tax as an appropriation of their earnings， tax is in fact a relief to taxpayers and their families， for example， by providing a safeguard against unemployment and a solution to other problems that they may confront in life. For example， those who lose their earningcapabilities because of injuries， diseases and disabilities are entitled to the government's financial support， derived mainly from tax revenue. There is no point in denying thai lax is the principal source of finance that sustains many of the benefits offered by the welfare system of a country. Although most workers are not the beneficiaries currently， they will count on these benefits in their later years (as pensioners). So will their dependents (children and parents).
Taxation is meanwhile an effective tool by which a society can achieve the redistribution of ine and close the gap between haves and have-nots. In most countries， as a general rule， the higher the personal ine， the higher the ine tax. By imposing different tax rates， the government is able to distribute the tax burden across social classes， reducing ine disparity between the rich and the poor.
Corporate tax is deemed by business as a regular cost， which must be kept to a minimum， but it is not necessarily a bane. By levying different types of tax， the government can exert an influence on macroeconomic performance， which in turn influences the ine of the business world. When the economy is on the verge of a recession， the government can reduce the tax and present tax incentives， which proves to be an effective policy in reviving the economy. By contrast， during the periods of growth， the government can raise the tax rate so as to prevent an overheated economy and bat inflation. It is fair to say that tax is one of the main tools in establishing a healthy environment conducive to business's sustained growth.
What have been discussed above are the benefits brought by taxation， all being essential to a country， its businesses and individual taxpayers. Although many taxpayers feel pressured by taxes， they will eventually benefit from the taxes they have paid and should therefore bear tax liabilities.
近义词表
1. headache=problem=annoyance:问题，令人头疼的事
2. appropriation=acquisition=seizure=requisition:占有，获取
3. earning=remuneration=wage=ine=take-home pay=salary:收入
4. safeguard=protection=precaution:保护措施，保障
5. later years=last few years of one's life: 晚年
6. haves and have-nots=rich and poor:富人和究人
7. recession=downturn=depression=slump:萧奈，衰退
8. incentive-encouragement:刺激物
雅思作文范文（三）：
Some people argue that the government should spend money only on medical care and education but not on theatres or sport stadiums. Do you agree or disagree?
政府投资教育和医疗的好处：
教育能够帮忙人们摆脱贫穷（break the cycle of poverty);如果没有政府资助，穷人的小孩上 不起大学，那么他们可能代代贫穷(remain poor throughout their lifespan and even across generations.)；
教育能够提高一个人的工作本事（improve productivity)，从而提高一个国家的产出本事，对 国家的繁荣(prosperity)有着深远的影响（have far-reaching effects);
完善的医疗健康服务（high quality and availability of health care)能够赢得人们对国家的忠诚度 (win the loyalty)，使人们愿意在一个国家生活和工作，以此留住有生产本事和技术的工作者 (productive and skilled workers)；为残疾人、退休者及贫穷的人供给帮忙（render assistance to the disabled， retired and disadvantaged)；提高国民的健康(improve health)；
体育设施和歌剧院有私人企业赞助(privately financed)，并且大部分时光只贴合少数人的兴趣。政府投资体育设施或者歌剧院的好处：
满足人们的精神需求（spiritual needs)，丰富人们的文化生活（enrich one's cultural life)，是一个城市礼貌的标志（a sign of a civilized city)，
范文
Where public money goes is an issue of broad interest to the general public. Some people advocate that the government should fund the sectors that bring tangible and immediate benefits to the public， such as medical care and educational systems， while opponents suggest that those large urban developments， such as stadiums and theatres， are worth government funding. In my opinion， the possibility remains that the two opinions can be reconciled and the government can coordinate budgeting to meet the needs of both.
Medical care is essential to the economic and social well-being of a country， particularly of an underdeveloped country. Both empirical knowledge and academic research suggest that making education available throughout a country and eliminating illiteracy can pave the way for economic development. By receiving education， children from impoverished families can shake off poverty， climb high in the social ladder and live better off. Education also allows citizens to secure employment and earn regular ine， thereby maintaining or improving their standard of living. For a country as a whole， education is linked to skilled workforce and to high productivity， affecting both resource use and national output.
Government interference in healthcare and medical services is also highly remended. Availability of affordable medical service is a mark of the social and economic development of a country. By providing the needy people with medical service， a country can inspire the loyalty of citizens. People feel assured living and working in a country where they can be given medical service when unemployed， sick， injured or retired. By parison， if they cannot afford the high cost of visiting the clinic， hospitalisation， or buying drugs， they are less likely to enjoy their living. Social solidarity will eventually suffer.
Although education and medical services are fundamental to the stability and development of a country， it is not to say that theatres or sport stadiums have no redeeming feature. In the hierarchy of human needs， those needs for food， shelter and health are among the basic. After these targets are attained， people turn to higher aspirations， entertainment and recreation. Leisure facilities like stadiums and cinemas satisfy people's needs in these fields. A game between one's motherland and a visiting country can raise people's sense of national pride and ethnical unity. The cinema brings artistic pleasure to everyone.
To draw a conclusion， the decision to finance theatres or sport stadiums depends on the financial situation of a country. When an economy es to maturity， the launch of recreational and entertainment projects of this kind is reasonable.
近义词表
1. tangible=concrete=solid=material=touchable:切实的，实质的
2. reconcile=tailor=modify=alter=adapt:修改，调整（以贴合某种需要)
3. shake off=get rid of=get away with:摆脱
4. assured=confident=self-confident=poised=self-assured:自信的，确信的
5. drug=medicine=prescription drug:药物 6. redeeming feature=desirable quality;可取之处，好的特点
7. hierarchy=pyramid=pecking order=chain of mand: 层次；等级
8. shelter=safe haven=housing=acmodation=lodging ：住房，安身之所
9. motherland=fatherland=nation state:祖国
雅思作文范文（四）：
Some people argue that the government should spend money on public services and facilities， but not on the arts. Do you agree or disagree?
政府投资公共设施的原因：
贴合公众的利益(general interest)，给人们带来方便；
一般来说，私人企业(private sector)不会对公共设施感兴趣，所以公共设施只能依靠政府投 资。而艺术作为人们的爱好和文化传统(cultural traditions)，会代代相传(passed on from one generation to another)，所以不需要政府投资。
政府投资艺术的原因：
艺木对现代生活是至关重要的（essential to modern life)，对于一个礼貌社会有着十分重要的 作用（central to a civilized society)，艺术品传播的是语言所不能传播的东西（Works of art convey the ineffable.)，是人们文化生活的主要部分（an integral part of cultural life)； ?艺术给人们供给了排解情绪的渠道(provide positive outlets)，比如看电影和听音乐； ?艺术是一种民族文化，保护艺术有助于保护一种文化(preserve a culture);艺术能够吸引外国 游客观光(attract foreign tourists for sightseeing)，产生旅游收入(produce tourism revenue)；
一些艺术作品（art objects)，譬如说雕塑和建筑（sculpture and architecture)，使人们享受城市 或者郊区风景的美丽(enjoy the beauty of urban or rural landscape)，赏心悦目(pleasing to the eye)，为生活增添情趣。
范文
The role of arts in modern life is unique， providing people with entertainment and yielding various psychological rewards， such as relief from stress. Despite these benefits， the arts have been taken as luxury goods in many cases. It is suggested that public money of a city should be concentrated inprojects like public facilities， which arc more likely to bring immediate benefits to the public， rather than the arts. There are a number of facts indicating that this position is right.
Public facilities， widely accepted as one of the main precursors to a city's development， should be one of the highest priorities. Those underdeveloped cities in particular， should direct sufficient funding toward public facilities. While municipal office buildings， courthouses and post offices are essential ponents of public services， libraries， hospitals， parks， playing fields， gymnasiums and swimming pools are available to the public for social， educational， athletic and cultural activities. By boosting spending on public facilities， cities are more capable to satisfy the needs of citizens and improve their standard of living.
In addition to social benefits， there are economic merits that public facilities can offer to munities. An integrated transport network (maritime， land and inland waterways transport and civil aviation)， for example， promises the smooth and speedy movement of goods and people in a city. Industrial products， as well as agricultural produce of a city， can be delivered to other cities in exchange for steady ine. Of equal importance are public Internet facilities. Providing access to information by improving Internet and other telemunications facilities has relevance to the ease with which businesses in a city receive， process， utilize and send information. It is no exaggeration to say that entrepreneurs， either from home or abroad， will first examine the infrastructure of a city before deciding whether to pursue business opportunities there.
The arts， by parison， although enabling people to see the world and the human condition differently and to see a truth one might ignore before， do not merit government spending. The first reason is that the arts--- referring to music， film and literature altogether--- are more likely to attract the investment of the private sector than public facilities. Business people continue to invest in the arts in the expectation of earning lump sum ine and the arts in return， continue to flourish without the government spending. Meanwhile， the arts are a key ponent of a culture and naturally passed down from one generation to another. Unlike public facilities， they require no money to survive.
It is therefore clear that construction of public facilities should be given the foremost consideration. The concern about the well-being of individual citizens and that of a city is more acute than the apprehension about the survival and prospects of the arts， something that businesses have a stake in.
近义词表
1. precursor=forerunner=foundation:先驱，基础 2. municipal=urban=metropolitan:城市的
3. merit=value=advantage:优点 4. integrate=amalgamate=bine=mix:合成，综合
5. merit =deserve=earn:值得 6. flourish=thrive=burgeon=boom:蓬勃发展
7. apprehension=anxiety=uneasiness=dread=fearfulness:忧虑，担心
8. stake=involvement= concern=interest=share:兴趣，参与
雅思作文范文（五）：
Space travel to the Moon is often cited as one giant leap for mankind. Yet some people argue that this achievement made little difference to our daily lives. What is your opinion?
登月的重要性体此刻三方面，科学（science )、开发思维（inspiration }和能源（resources ):
科学调查：供给一个平台去观察宇宙(observe the universe) 如何结合人和机器探索行星表面 (bine efforts of both humans and machines in exploring a planetary surface)；
开发思维：激发人们的想像力（trigger imagination)，敢于应对新领域的未知因素和挑战(confronting unknowns and challenges on new frontiers)；用于探索月球的科技能够转为民用 (converted for civil use)，促进科技发展；
能源开发：月球上有水存在 (Water exists in the dark and cold regions near the poles of the Moon.)，能够开发能源。
反对登月的可能意见：
?消耗资源和时光（consume resources and take time)，而没太大的效果（benefits are limited)；
?分散政府和公众在一些更重要事情上的注意力（distract the government and the public from some more significant issues)
范文
The idea of travelling through space， even living and working on other planets， has fascinated people for centuries. Despite numerous setbacks and daunting expenditures， travelling in the outer space has never failed to attract people's attention and provoke controversy. Sixty years after the first Moon landing， people question whether the feat， previously thought of as a giant leap for mankind， has substantially benefited people's lives. In my opinion， landing on the Moon has enormous relevance for the quality of life， albeit not always explicit.
The first implication of Moon landing is reflected in the likelihood of travelling on other planets. Moon， as the object in the outer space closet to the Earth， can serve as a launch site for the journeys to other planets. Having no atmosphere， the Moon is a permanent base for people to observe the universe easily and provide them with sufficient evidence they require for decision making on a great many significant issues， which are likely to have direct impact on them. For example， one can learn more about the treat of potentially hazardous objects that are Likely to hit the Earth and destroy our civilization.
Another remarkable breakthrough made by the Moon landing is that it reignites people's enthusiasm in the natural sciences. When today's youths bee increasingly interested in such subjects as merce， finance and business， space exploration successfully attracts and retains talents in space-related technologies. These young minds are convinced that travelling the unknown of the universe is feasible ， despite many challenges. They are inspired to think for the future， instead of being preoccupied with contemporary issues only.
It should also be noted that the Moon has water， the basic resource for people's survival， and it abounds in solar energy， a clean and readily obtainable resource. It is also believed that minerals are plentiful there to be exploited. Some day， if people are forced to move off the Earth， the Moon might be the best shelter. Although people have not yet fully explored this possibility at this stage， preliminary investigation is imperative.
Based on the above-mentioned facts， one can conclude that the Moon landing greatly impacts on distant future， although its effect is not apparent for the time being. The Moon is the eventual gateway to other planets and potentially the place of residence for the future generations. The scientific knowledge and economic benefits to be gained by building a sustainable Moon base are huge.
近义词表
1. feat=achievement=acplishment ：成就
2. relevance=significance=importance=weight:重要性
3. explicit=overt:明显的
4. observe=watch=monitor:观察
5. unravel=find an answer to=work out:揭开，解开
6. unknown=mysterious=unfamiliar; 神秘的，未知的
7. feasible=practicable=viable=practical=realistic:可行的，实际的
8. obtainable=available=accessible:能够获寻的，能够得到的
9. preliminary=initial= preceding:最初的; 初步的
10. imperative=necessary=essential=critical=vital:必要的，关键的
11. for the time being=for now=for the moment:此刻，暂时
12. gateway=entry=doorway=access: 入口 ，通道
雅思作文范文（六）：
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
支持太空探索的观点：
地球上的资源是有限的，迟早会被消耗完（finite and exhaustible)，所以需要开拓太空上的能源 (open energy and material resources of space for human benefit)；促进经济±曾长(support economic growth)，使商业更力口繁荣 (an increase in business activity);
人口增长导致地球承载压力加大（cause the usable space to shrink)，所以太空探索有利于为人类找到一个新的居住地（find a sanctuary)；
有利于环境考察（environmental monitoring)，有利于收集人类生存环境（living environment)的数据，比如天气预报（weather forecasting).，环境保护和可持续发展（sustainable development)等相关数据；
提高一些产业的科学竞争力（technological petitiveness)，异常在国际商业领域（in international business ；)，创造人力资源和高级别的专业技术（human capital and high-level expertise);能够增加年轻人对天然科学的兴趣 (the interest of young people in natural sciences)
反对太空探索的观点：
需要长期的奋力和很多资金（long-term mitments and funding)，大部分国家支付不起 (unaffordable to most countries)，这些资金应当用于解决些更实际的问题，比如饥荒 (famine)等5
很多项目收效甚微（make little progress)，甚至被证明是徒劳无益的（taxing and unrewarding )。
范文
In recent years， there have been more and more countries involved and interested in long-term space projects. Because of the enormous research expenditures incurred， the value of space projects has been disputed. Some people suggest that government funding should be diverted toward improving the living standard of ordinary people. In evaluating the merits of space ambition， one should adopt a broader perspective. The investment in space research can be paid off someday in the future.
The first reason to support it is that our planet is now facing an unprecedented resource problem， which can be tackled only by discovering and mining new resources on other planets. The overuse or scarcity of some resources on the Earth is a severe problem. Rare metals， such as gold or silver， will eventually be depleted， as industrial production expands. These metals and other natural resources， although rare on Earth， might abound on other planets. In that case， conducting space research is a promising adventure.
Meanwhile， the world's population is now growing to a stage where there are too many people for the planet to support， highlighting the need to seek land suitable for people's resettlement off the planet. Even if new urban developments are able to acmodate the increasing population， water and electricity supply， waste treatment， sewage disposal and sanitation will bee unmanageable for the capacity of our planet. As there are countless planets orbiting stars throughout the universe， one can be confident that at least one of them is suitable for our second home planet Mars， for example， bearing a close resemblance to the Earth， is considered a potential backup.
In addition to searching for a shelter for future generations， space programmes contribute considerably to the well-being of the Earth in some other aspects. For example， by monitoring the ozone hole， global warming， the loss of rain forests and other environmental threats to human survival， remote sensing satellites help people trace the recovery from the worst environmental threats and thereby improve the quality of life. Meanwhile， space research provides a new platform on which scientists can carry out experiments and make new discoveries in a variety of fields， such as agriculture.
As suggested above， in locating new resources， positioning new settlements， addressing environmental concerns and facilitating scientific discovery， space research will prove to be not only worthwhile， but also crucial to the survival and sustainability of human civilization.
近义词表
1. value =merit= worthiness =worth:价值
2. divert=redirect=reroute=switch:蜂令向，转用于
3. overuse=overexploitation:过分使用
4. abound=be plentiful=thrive=flourish=:proliferate=grow in great numbers:很多存在
5. adventure=voyage=journey:征途，旅行，旅程
6. re-settlement=relocation=immigration:迀居，搬迁
7. sewage= sullage=waste water:废水，排泄物
8. unmanageable=uncontrollable=untruly;不可控制的
9. backup=candidate=replacement:替代品，后备
10. recovery=healing=recuperation:恢复
11. platform=stage:舞台
雅思作文范文（七）：
Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue， but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting a culture. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
旅游业有益文化保护（cultural preservation)的论点：
除了天然景观（landscape)之外，文化和历史是吸引旅游者去一个国家或者一个旅游景点 (tourism site)观光的最主要原因（motivator);旅游业和文化遗产相结合（integrate tourism and cultural heritage)为文化保护供给了经济支持（economic incentives)；
在文化领域供给一些旅游选择(introduce the tourism options available with the cultural sectors)， 如博物馆、历史景点、活动禾卩奠食等（including museums， historical sites， events and cuisine)， 游客会深人了解当地传统和习俗（get an insight into local customs and traditions)，感受当地传 统和艺术（experience local traditions， arts and heritage)，从而更加尊重当地社区和周围的环境 (respect the host munity and its environment)，促进不一样国家之间关于天然和文化资源保护的交流与对话(the dialogue over conservation of natural and cultural resources )0 一
旅游业导致文化破坏cultural destruction )的观点：
保护的一般是食物、时尚、节日等（preserve food， fashion， festivals and so forth)—些文化的表 面一，征（superficial elements of a culture)， ；|各文化定格成表演者（freeze culture as performers)， 导致了文化、宗教、传统仪式、物质文化和语言的损失（the loss of culture， religion， rituals， material culture and language)；将文化商业化(mercialise the culture)，破坏了文化神圣和 独特的本质(erode the sacred and unique nature)；虽然很多活动是娱乐活动（entertain， rather than educate tourists)，但有些是对当地人的一种羞辱(humiliate the local people)；
垃圾、涂鸦、破坏和噪音不断增加（increasing litter， graffiti， vandalism and noise)，游客在没有 被允许的情景下进人建筑物、神殿、神圣的土地（enter buildings， shrines or sacred lands without permission).这都与当地文化相冲突，是一种文化侮辱（an insult to the local culture )
范文
There is little room for doubt that tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. However， its impact on culture remains a source of constant debate. This essay will elaborate on both positive and negative effects of tourism from a cultural perspective.
Providing economic incentives for cultural preservation is unarguably one of the main contributions of tourism. To many tourists， culture and history are what they first consider when choosing a destination. Their mindset has been recognised by many tourism sites and money has been subsequently directed toward cultural protection， including the maintenance of key historical sites. Tourism is therefore one of the primary forces contributing to the preservation of a culture.
In addition to raising financing， tourism can make an indigenous culture known to the world and rally support worldwide to protect it. When a historic site or a site that shows a country's cultural heritage is made accessible to the public， visitors from all over the world will soon flock there. They will share their experience in the local culture with their friends and families once they return home， assisting this site to gain international fame. Both financial and technological support will flood in for the conservation of natural and cultural resources.
On the negative side， tourism develops sometimes at the expense of part of culture. Food， festivals， costumes and other stimulating elements of a culture are highlighted to entertain tourists， constituting an insult to the locals and causing damage to the unique nature of a culture. Moreover， cultural mercialization has made the sacred elements of a culture monplace and tourists are encouraged to attach little importance to a unique tradition， which cannot be found elsewhere.
In the light of these facts， one can conclude that tourism is neither a boon nor a bane to cultural preservation. While its endeavour lo protect an indigenous culture should be recognized， it has put the integrity of a culture at risk.
近义词表
1. unarguably= unquestionably =indisputably=undeniably:无可置提地，无可否认地
2. destination=site=place:地点 3. maintenance=preservation=upholding=protection:保护，保存
4. indigenous=original=aboriginal：本土的，原始的
5. fame=reputation=recognition=eminence:名气，名声
6. at the expense of=at the cost of:以牺牲…为前提
7. entertain=amuse=keep somebody amused:使愉快
8. insult=offence:侮辱
9. monplace=ordinary: 普通的
10. in the light of=in view of=considering=taking into account:研究到
11. endeavour=effort=attempt:奋力，尝试
12. integrity=entirety=unity:完整性
13. put at risk=endanger=jeopardise:危及，使…危险
政府投资
政府的投资主要有以下用途：
国防（defense):保护一个国家免受攻击或者其他威胁（Protect a country against attack or other threats.)；
保证法律和公共秩序的实施（enforcement of law and public order)以及政府的运作（operation of government)；
社会保障（social security)和医疗保健（health care systems)；
福利 (welfare):为那些不能够自给自足的人（people who are unable to support themselves alone)供给经济援助(financial assistance )，包括退休和残疾人的福利（retirement and disability benefits)、失业工人的福利（unemployment benefits)等；政府援助在这一方面是重要的，能够 减轻社会压力（release the pressure of society)，并最终帮忙这些人获得生存本事（gain the ability to survive)；
公共运输(public transportation)和公共服务(public services)。政府的资金主要来自于税收(taxes)，贷款(government borrowing)或者国际援助3和政府投 资相关的争执主要集中在关键行业（essential sectors)和非紧要行业（non-essential sectors)——前者是为了公众的方便，能够带来直接和明显的好处（immediate and tangible benefits)，包括教育 和医疗保健；而后者所带来的好处是间接的（indirect benefits)，能够给人们带来情感上的欢乐 (emotional wellbeing)，包括娱乐
雅思作文范文（八）：
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and culture contact between countries on a country's identity. What is your opinion?
商业和文化的接触增多会导致一个国家特征的丧失：
影响文化：文化不是静态的，而是动态的（not static， but dynamic)；—种文化的改变主要是由 于社会环境(social environment)发生了变化。比如说，人们的饮食习惯发生了改变，这是学习 夕卜界文化的结果(People's eating habits have been changed as the result of learned behaviour.)； 快餐文化源自美国，有些人将此作为财富的象征(symbols of wealth)，从而喜欢快餐；另外， 本地的饮食文化会改变，以适应外国人的口味（suit the tastes of visitors);
影响生活方式：进口商品的增多，对外国产品的喜好（preference for imports);人们更加熟悉 他国的文化，而忘记自身的特点（sense of identity)，社会的团结也有所损害（an erosion of social solidarity);服装、饮食、娱乐等等都被两化了 （westernized)，比如说，西装此刻是流行 的男性服装(the suit is the most popular outfit for men)；
欠发达国家在技术革新中起到的作用甚微(play a small role in the technological revolution)，所 以需要"出卖"自我国家的主权或者利益来获得国际的帮忙（concede sovereignty and interests to other countries for aid)；贫富差距加大(widening gap between the richest and poorest parts of the world)；
理解西方文化的人们成为一个国家新的统治阶级（new ruling class);人们摒弃传统的观念 (renounce traditionally-held beliefs)，觉得传统观念是过时的和低人一等的（outdated and inferior);主流文化会代替老式的和各种各样的文化（A dominant culture takes over diverse cultures.)，人们不再尊重传统文化（lose respect older cultures)，而传统观念最终成为历史 {consigned to history)。
商业和文化的接触增多会加强一个国家的特征：
外来文化让人们意识到自我文化的特点，从而更加注意维持这种文化； 一种特殊文化会引起世界的关注，人们会更加注意保护。
范文
One of the most conspicuous trends in the 21st century is a closer connection between countries， in both economic and cultural aspects. There is a widespread worry that this will lead to the gradual demise of countries’ identities. This issue should be viewed and analyzed from multiple perspectives.
When a country tends to develop a closer relationship with the rest of the world， it does not necessarily give up its culture. Culture is not a disgrace to but an asset of a country. An indigenous culture can distinguish one country from others， attracting foreign visitors and yielding high ine. As most tourists travel abroad for learning different cultures and sampling different ways of life， such as Beijing opera in China， Japanese tea culture and Thai temples， many countries have responded with protecting and preserving their cultural identities， in an effort to keep themselves in the list of the most popular destinations. Increased tourism instills fresh life force into these countries， aiding the conservation of their features.
While tourism provides a driving force for cultural conversation， some ponents of a culture， such as traditions^ customs or taboos might die out over time. It seems that in some countries， the locals have bee more accustomed to exotic cultures. It reflects the bined effects of the invasion of foreign cultures， either through media or through direct business interaction. For example， two decades ago， sex was a taboo subject in China and most Chinese people felt embarrassed to talk openly about it. Over time the Western culture has permeated into the Chinese lifestyle， and the Chinese people have broken many of their time-honoured traditions. It occurs in the rest of the world as well.
As outlined above， increased interaction between countries in the domains of business and culture can either strengthen or undermine the identities of countries involved， To date there is no definite answer to this question.
近义词表
1. conspicuous-noticeable=prominent=striking:显箸的，突出的
2. connection=linkage= relation=relationship:关系，联系
3. demise=disappearance=vanishing=fading:消失，死亡
4. multiple=manifold=numerous=various=many:不一样的，很多的
5. disgrace=dishonour=shame=humiliation:耻辱
6. life force=soul=essence：生命力
7. conservation=protection=preservation:保存，保护
8. exotic=bizarre=outlandish=from afar=mysteriously unusual: 外来的，奇异的
9. taboo=offensive=embarrassing=unacceptable=disgraceful=dishonourable=humiliating:无礼的，侮辱性的；忌讳的
10. permeate=seep into=pervade=leak into:渗透
11. time-honoured=age-old=long-established ：历史悠久的
12. interaction=interplay=munication=relationship:相互作用
雅思作文范文（九）：
When international media (including movies， fashion shows， advertisements and other TV programs) convey the same messages to the global audience， people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
媒体信息一致的缺点：
国际媒体（global media)—般掌握在少数几个有实力的机构手中（in the hands of a few， large， powerful organizations)；有了媒体的宣传(propaganda)后，西方文化成了主流(domineering force)，大规模的、有吸引力的广告(mass seductive advertising )唤起了落后地区人们对物质 新的向往（create fresh desires)，经济联系增强（strong economic ties)，西方产品代替了本地产 品，使人们更加向往西方的文化；
文化开始融合在一齐(mingle)，人们被新的价值观所围绕(bombarded with new values)，对自 己的文化失去信心和自豪感（confidence and pride)，拒绝理解自我的文化传统（rejection of their cultural heritage)转而理解西方的文化习惯（adoption of Western cultural practices);西方 媒体削弱了民族的特征(ethnic identity)和社会的凝聚力（social cohesion);因为担心失去观众 (a loss of viewers)，当地的电视台也开始播放西方的电视节目（television shows)，
国际媒体的普遍会降低世界文化的品质和多样性（degrade the quality and diversity of world culture);文化被商业化（mercialized)， —些文化产品（cultural goods)，如音乐、服装，都 变成了商品（modities in the marketplace)。所以，即便一些文化在世界其他地方传播，它原 来的性质（authenticity)已经丧失。
媒体信息一致的优点：
国家之间的频繁交往会促进文化之间的交流。所以，相互了解和相互认同的可能性 (likelihood of mutual understanding and mutual acceptance )就会增加，这是顺应全球化的趋势；
未必必须放下传统观念（not necessarily lead to the abolition of traditional values)，事实上媒体 能够起到宣传和稳固传统文化的作用；
主流媒体一般都会反应文化多元性（The dominant media reflect cultural diversity.); —些外国 节目其实促进了文化多元性(Most foreign programming is promoting cultural diversity.)，适应 了当地的条件（adapt to local conditions)，注意到了当地文化的敏感性（aware of cultural sensitivity).自我调节来适应市场(exercise self-censorship to suit the market :)。
范文
As international media panies expand across the world， the growing popularity and uniformity of some media programs (such as TV shows， movies， fashion shows) is causing worldwide concern. Many people have strong views toward this trend. In my opinion， international media is closely linked to cultural globalization and cultural homogeneity.
The dominance of international media is a sign of Western cultural imperialism and has the potential to thwart cultural diversity. It is not a secret that international media is owned and operated by a handful of giant corporations， such as Time Warner. They control large sectors of the media market and place national media panies at risk. The contraction in the number of media owners will cause a proportional reduction， in the variety of programs broadcasted. For example， painting， music and movies accessible in the media have a small number of genres， imposing restraints on one's knowledge of artworks of different cultural backgrounds.
In addition to seizing control over those creative industries， global entertainment panies affect cultural diversity by reshaping the perceptions， beliefs and norms of ordinary citizens in different countries. Most of the cultural values and ideals promoted by the leading mainstream media are of American origin. American culture values individuality， maximization of one's benefits and material wealth， rather than munal life and family solidarity， the values and norms previously treasured in" many Asian countries. Unfortunately， many Asian people now imitate American people， causing the alteration of their perceptions of family. This radical change can be attributed to those movies and TV programs that portray the success of American individuals or corporations.
The loss of media diversity is also responsible for people's narrow sense of ways of life. The ruling class of many countries speaks English， favors Western food， wears Western-style jackets and even prefers Western weddings. Young people are captivated by American basketball and some even daubing the names of NBA stars on their school sweatsuits. All these transformations in life are the result of the audience's exposure to Hollywood movies， TV shows and sports reports. The loss of media diversity will lead to degradation of culture and to a minimization of cultural diversity. It is a worrying trend， as people need cultural diversity to preserve and pass on their valuable heritage to future generations， including lifestyle.
As shown above， international media， controlled by a handful of transnational media corporations， is exporting Western culture worldwide and putting many indigenous cultures at the risk of extinction. The uniformity of media programs has led to that of artworks， norms and ways of life wherever international media goes.
近义词表
1. dominance=domination=power:统治，力气
2. sign=symbol=mark=signal=indication：标志，象征
3. thwart=prevent=spoil=ruin:阻止，破坏
4. a handful of=a small number of:少数的
5. contraction-reduction ：减少
6. proportional=relative：相对的，成比例的
7. perception=view=opinion:看法
8. ideal=value=belief=principle:观点，观念；标准
9. solidarity=unity=harmony=cohesion:团结
10. be captivated by=be obsessed with=be passionate about=be addicted to=be keen on=be enthusiastic about:被…所吸引
11. pass on=give=impart=convey:传递，灌输
雅思作文范文（十）：
Increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to increase tension between people from different countries?
外来人口的增加有利于文化的交流：
游客或者移民都具备经济利益和价值（mercial interest and economic value)； 而外同人的停留时光是和东道国的合作密切相关的（The length of stay depends on the cooperation of the host society.);很多当地人所以表现得十分好客和友好，这有助于文化的交流（Many local people are very friendly and hospitable， which promote the cultural munications.)；
对其他的文化和人民更为了解（a better understanding of other cultures and other peoples)，改变人们对其他民族和文化的态度（alter one's attitudes towards another people or culture);人们所以能够理解不一样的文化和价值观（embrace different values and cultures)，能够和平共处（create motivation to coexist peacefully)， 并促进对"多元文化的理解 (promote multi-cultural understanding)；
促进文化的融合（promote integration)，消除文化障碍（remove cultural barriers)， 外来人口的增加导致冲突：
违反当地的习俗会激怒当地人（breach of local customs can irritate the locals);
不一样文化的人看待同一事物总有不一样的角度（harbour different perceptions)，并给予不一样的解释(different interpretations)，比如对手势、衣服、言行举止有不一样的理解；举止不当会引起当地人意想不到的反应(provoke unanticipated responses); ?外国游客增多会对当地环境造成压力，甚至破坏环境，而移民增多可能导致工作机会减少，致使竞争更加激烈，这些都有可能引起当地人的反感（cause resentment in local munities).
范文
Globalization is a catch-all term that refers to any activity that involves more than one country， for example， travel from one country to another. The dramatic increase in transnational travel in recent years has sparked controversy over the potential impacts of this trend on individual countriesf especially those new member states of globalization. Some people are concerned that the upsurge in new arrivals will prompt local hostility against visitors instead of promoting their understanding on mutual cultural background. This notion should be rejected as one can see many facts in favor of this development between countries.
The first reason why international travels would never bring conflict is rooted in the fact that both visitors and locals are economically motivated. International travel opens up opportunities for business development throughout the world. Entrepreneurs are interested not only in the domestic market but also in the oversea market. Foreigners should learn the culture of a country before winning over the local people. In turn， locals should show their hospitality to visitors in exchange for their trust. They share a view that acceptance of each other's cultural background is a necessary condition for cooperation.
Understanding a culture has other implications. Differences in social background， cultural values and religious belief might make the discrepancy of foreigners and local inhabitants on some issues indelible; however， the higher interaction， the higher level of munication and understanding. Arabians， for example， used to consider westerners as their foes. Now they have concrete relations with their western allies in many fields. In the initial stage， their divergence seemed inherent but over time， with better mutual understanding， they take the same position on many issues.
Undeniably， it is likely that in some resorts， foreign visitors repel the local munity with their scant regard for the local environment and conventions when they first arrive. However， it should be noted that most offense is accidental， rather than intentional. Instead， visitors disobey rules and conventions simply because they have no knowledge of them. This situation is expected to be improved with the passing of time when visitors from different countries increase their knowledge of a local culture.
According to the above analysis， we can observe that the increase in the international travel should not be taken as the cause of any conflict that arises between two countries. Alternatively， one should recognize its role in improving mutual understanding between two countries.
近义词表
1. catch-all = all-embracing:包罗甚广的 ；包括一切的
2. hostility=enmity=resentment:敌意，怨'恨，愤恨
3. rooted in=derived from=based on:基于
4. entrepreneur=tycoon=mogul=industrialist:企业家，实业家
5. discrepancy=disagreement=difference=divergence:分歧，矛盾
6. foe=enemy=rival:敌人，竟争对手
7. concrete=tangible=solid:具体的，实际的
8. overtime=in due course=sooner or later:最终，早
9. resort:胜地；tourist resort:旅游胜地；holiday resort：度假胜地；beach resort:海边度假胜地； scenic spot:景观；place of interest: 旅游景点
10. repel=revolt=repulse:使厌恶，憎恶 11. scant=limited=scarce:缺乏的，不足的
雅思作文范文（十一）：
Many people believe that social networking sites( such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree?
Social networking sites， for instance Facebook， are thought by some to have had a detrimental effect on individual people as well as society and local munities. However， in my opinion ，while I believe that such sites are mainly beneficial to the individual， I agree that they have had a damaging effect on local munities.
With regards to individuals， the impact that online social media has had on each individual person has clear advantages. Firstly people from different countries are brought together through such sites as Facebook whereas before the development of technology and social networking sites， people rarely had the chance to meet or municate with anyone outside of their immediate circle or munity. Secondly， Facebook also has social groups which offer individuals a chance to meet and participate in discussions with people who share mon interests.
On the other hand， the effect that Facebook and other social networking sites have had on societies and local munities can only be seen as negative . Rather than individual people taking past in their local munity， they are instead choosing to take more interest in people online. Consequently， the people within local munities are no longer forming close or supportive relationships. Furthermore， society as a whole is being increasingly disjointed and fragmented as people spend more time online with people they have never met face to face and who they are unlikely to ever meet in the future.
To conclude although social networking sites have brought individuals closer together， they have not had the same effect on society or local munities. Local munities should do more to try and involve local people in local activities in order to promote the future of munity life.
雅思作文范文（十二）：
Some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some individuals believe raising the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes is the most effective method of increasing road safety. While I accept that this policy is good to some extent， I believe it is not the best because there are much better measures to reduce traffic accidents.
It might be a good idea to increase the minimum age required for driving because of some reasons. Firstly， since younger people are usually less mature and less responsible with their manners， they might not be aware of the importance of following the rules. Therefore， it is reasonable to ban them from travelling on the street to prevent them from breaking the law and causing accidents. Secondly， as older people are more experienced， they can know how to react quickly to handle dangerous situations on the road， while younger ones might not be able to. To illustrate， if the brakes of a car suddenly stop working， a young driver might panic， and accidents are more likely to occur.
However， I would argue that there are much better methods of ensuring road safety. The first one is to have stricter punishments for driving offenders. For example， people who break traffic rules should be required to pay huge fines or be banned permanently from muting on the street. This makes muters more likely to respect the law， and traffic accidents can be limited. Another solution is to encourage people to use public transport rather than private vehicles. This can be done by reducing the price and increasing the frequency of buses and tubes to make it more convenient for users.
In conclusion， I believe apart from increasing the legal age for driving， there are more effective ways to make sure that travelling on the street is safe for everyone.
雅思作文范文（十三）：
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?
There are a number of factors that explain why many museums and historical sites fail to attract the attention of the locals. However， this issue can be resolved by adopting a number of solutions， as will now be discussed.
Perhaps the primary reason is that local inhabitants often do not have interest in visiting these places as they tend not to be attracted by places and objects that are familiar to their cultural backgrounds. For example， many museums in Ho Chi Minh City wele thousands of travelers from Hanoi annually， in contrast to the number of local residents who visit the museums and historical sites here in my home city of Hanoi.
Another reason stems from historical attractions themselves. They are often poorly conserved due to a low budget for operation while the authority does not make an attempt to improve the situation. Take the Air Defense museum in Hanoi as an example. For years， there has been no change for the better， at least visually， to attract the locals， and this is the reason why most of its visitors are tourists.
However， a range of available options can be taken to tackle the problem. The simplest one is that the authority should continue campaigns aiming at encouraging local people to visit these attractions. They could also consider rearranging and redecorating historical places to make them more interesting and attractive for all visitors. To achieve this， the government ought to allocate more public money to the conservation of these places.
In conclusion， various measures need to be taken to gain back local residents’ interest in museums and historical sites.
雅思作文范文（十四）：
Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given in the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree about this opinion?
The protection of wildlife has bee a frequent subject of debate with strong arguments for and against. Personally， I believe that humans are paying too much attention and allocating too many resources to this issue， as will now be explained.
Firstly， if we allow any species to disappear， this is actually not a disaster. Some people may argue that the biology will be seriously affected if birds and wild animals are on the verge of extinction， but this is an exaggeration. Fossil evidence suggests that the mass disappearance of the dinosaur did not cause any harm to other species on the Earth but merely triggered the emergence of others such as the mammal. Therefore， we should not devote too much attention to the protection of wildlife.
Secondly， public money is limited. This means that the national budget should be allocated to more urgent issues rather than expending too much in the conservation of wild animals and birds. For example， more resources should be diverted to medical research to find out remedies for fatal diseases such as HIV and cancer， which may help to save thousands of lives in society.
Finally， the government can simply protect wildlife by continuing campaigns to raise public awareness of the protection of wildlife habitats， or impose stricter punishments on activities that may harm wild animals. Any individual who hunts wildlife for food or for pleasure should be given a heavy fine， and this may discourage them from threatening the life of wild animals.
In conclusion， while I do not refute the argument for the conservation of wildlife， I believe that it should attract less attention and fewer resources from the public.
雅思作文范文（十五）：
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment， such as the South Pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
As technology has developed， people can now travel to remote natural areas. While this trend is beneficial to some extent， I would argue that its disadvantages are more significant.
On the one hand， visiting isolated natural places has some benefits. Firstly， this is a newer and more interesting type of travelling. Since going to other cities or countries has been too mon for most people， it might be more exciting for them to explore new places such as the South Pole or the Amazon rainforest. This gives them valuable experiences and unforgettable memories. Secondly， when visiting remote areas， people， especially scientists， might acquire more knowledge about the natural habitat. For example， when ing to the North Pole， scientists can learn about the life of polar bears which live far away from humans.
On the other hand， I believe this development has far more drawbacks. The first one is that travelling to remote natural areas can be risky if the travellers are not sufficiently prepared. For instance， the temperature at the South Pole is usually very low， which adversely affects people's health. Travelling to forests can also be dangerous as people have to face the risk of being attacked by animals. Also， since visiting isolated places often requires a large amount of investment in researching and ensuring the safety of travellers， the costs of travelling tend to be high. Therefore， it seems like only scientists and rich people can afford this activity， so this development is likely to benefit only a small group of individuals.
In conclusion， I believe the disadvantages of people being able to travel to remote areas outweigh its advantages.
雅思作文范文（十六）：
It is true that people today are often spending more on special occasions. Some think this is wasteful， while others feel it is positive for individuals and munities. Although I can see the other side， I agree more with the latter and will outline my view below.
Admittedly， I believe it could be seen as a waste of money， and perhaps the most obvious reason for this is that it could arguably be spent on more important things. By outlaying too much on items such as decorations and fancy clothes， people may well neglect other areas of their lives， leading to them not only lacking the means to invest in， say， their education， but also potentially landing them in debt. A good example is in China， where it is not unmon for bridal parties to spend tens of thousands of dollars on wedding receptions， as this can place people in financial difficulty. As such， they might curb their savings， which is why， ultimately， some young couples cannot afford to buy a house.
Despite this， I feel it is positive. One reason for this is that celebrations such as these contribute significantly to the economy. Jing Bing， for example， one of China’s wealthiest men， celebrated his 60th birthday last year in Shanghai， spending a fortune on catering， flowers， fireworks and other forms of entertainment. This， certainly， was beneficial to local businesses. Another is that it is important for our mental and emotional health to celebrate achievements and milestones. When we devote significant time to stressful pursuits such as work， we invariably need to relax and unwind， in turn allowing us to spend quality time with those closest to us. What this can do is help us find an essential work-life balance， and， as a result， I do not see this outlay as a waste.
Overall， I believe， while there are conflicting reasons， money spent on celebrations， even large amounts， is appropriate.
雅思作文范文（十七）：
Without any discussing， the key to happiness， in my opinion， is a harmonious relationship with the people in our lives.
It is the people in our lives who bring us the most happiness. Family， friends and co-workers， who are part of our inner circle， share our experiences， hopes and dreams， successes and frustrations， joys and pains. Too often， many of us get on the fast track of life and take each other for granted. As a new millennium approach， more people disregard their passion and interests and choose careers based on job security， pay and professional promotion. As a result， they find themselves isolated and without friends. Loneliness is a mon tragedy that destroys lives.
Actually we were old enough to remember the old saying "Money doesn’t buy happiness"， yet we strive for the material objects and pay a high price. The essence of happiness is the unconditionally love we have for the people in our lives and their unconditionally love for us. To live life only for ourselves will bring us nothing but sadness and misery.
A self-centered life is an unhappy life. Selfishness is a major block to happiness. Our feelings of insecurity and low self-esteem cause us to be takers rather than givers. Our selfishness is often a mask for fear. If we don’t think too much about ourselves， we have a lot of work to do in order to enhance our self-worth. We must live for something greater than ourselves. To be happy， we must get out of ourselves. An unhappy person must turn outward， not inward， to find happiness.
I truly believe that the happiest people are those who love many things. They love children， family and friends. They love sunrises and sunsets. They love life. They have even learned to love pain and despair rather than viewing them the opposite of happiness.
雅思作文范文（十八）：
Some people argue that we no longer remember the original meaning of festivals， and that most of us treat them as opportunities to have fun. While I agree that enjoyment seems to be the priority during festival times， I do not agree that people have forgotten what these festivals mean.
On the one hand， religious and traditional festivals have certainly bee times for celebration. In the UK， Christmas is a good example of a festival period when people are most concerned with shopping， giving and receiving presents， decorating their homes and enjoying traditional meals with their families. Most people look forward to Christmas as a holiday period， rather than a time to practise religion. Similar behaviour can be seen during non-religious festivals， such as Bonfire Night. People associate this occasion with making fires， watching firework displays， and perhaps going to large events in local parks; in other words， enjoyment is people’s primary goal.
However， I disagree with the idea that the underlying meaning of such festivals has been forgotten. In UK primary schools， children learn in detail about the religious reasons for celebrating Christmas， Easter and a variety of festivals in other religions. For example， in late December， children sing Christmas songs which have a religious content， and they may even perform nativity plays telling the story of Jesus’ birth. Families also play a role in passing knowledge of religious festivals’ deeper significance on to the next generation. The same is true for festivals that have a historical background， such as Bonfire Night or Halloween， in the sense that people generally learn the stories behind these occasions at an early age.
In conclusion， although people mainly want to enjoy themselves during festivals， I believe that they are still aware of the reasons for these celebrations.
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雅思作文范文（十九）：
Dear Sir or Madam，
I am writing this letter to explain why I have been unable to return the three books I have out on three-day loan， which are now overdue. After taking the books out on 16th March， I had an urgent phone call from my elderly aunt’s neighbour to say that my aunt had had a fall and had been taken into hospital. I am her only surviving relative in this country(考官想到了一个十分正当的理由，我是我的阿姨最终的亲人，我必须去立刻照顾她)， so I felt I had to go and see her immediately. I travelled down to Surrey the following morning， thinking I would stay for only two or three days. Unfortunately， my aunt’s condition has only improved very slowly， so I have had to stay here longer than expected. However， the hospital says that if all goes well， she could be able to go home in two or three days’ time， in which case I will be back at the beginning of next week.
Bearing in mind the circumstances， I trust you will kindly waive any fines that may be have accumulated.
Yours sincerely，
Jacky Sun
雅思作文范文（二十）：
Dear Sir or Madam，
I’m writing to plain about the recent purchase of a woolen sweater from your department store on Philip Street， on August 25， 2007.
亲爱的先生、女士：
我写此信是要就我 2007年8月25日从你们在菲利普大街上的商店里购买的一件羊毛衫进行投诉的。
I recently washed the sweater in cool water， as per the instructions on the label. However， when I removed it from the machine， the garment was stretched out of shape and no longer fits.
我最近按照标签上的说明用冷水洗了这件羊毛衫，然而，当我将它从洗衣机里取出时，这件衣服却变形了，再也不合身了。
I phoned the store last Tuesday (June 21) and spoke to the department manager， a Mr. Morris， who was rather rude on the phone and informed me that I could not get a replacement sweater as it was purchased at a reduced price. I felt really upset， for I have been a loyal customer of your store for many years and until this incident， never have had any plaints. I， therefore， feel disappointed to be treated in such a manner.
我上周二(6月21日)打电话到店里，是与一位叫Morris先生的`部门经理讲的，他电话里很是无礼，告知我说因为这件衣服是降价购买的，所以不能退换。对此，我深感不满，因为我多年来一向是贵店的忠实顾客，在此事件之前，从来没有过任何投诉。所以，我对受到如此待遇深感失望。
I would， however， be perfectly satisfied if you would kindly replace the sweater or refund my money， whichever is more convenient.
然而，我的要求并不高。如果你们能够给我退换一件，或者为我办理退费，怎样方便就怎样办，我都会十分满意的。
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
期盼收到您的答复。
雅思作文范文（二十一）：
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hooper，
I hope you are all well. The flight home seemed very long bout my family all came to meet me at the airport， which was fantastic. Thank you so much for having me – I enjoyed my time with you very much. I have a favor to ask. When I got home. I realized that I had left a small black handbag in my bedroom. You may recall that I bought myself a new bag while I was Sydney and I'm pretty sure I put the old one under the bed.
I don't really need the bag but some of the things inside are of sentimental value and I would be very grateful if you could send them to me. There is a red address book， a small leather wallet with some photos and a silver necklace. None of the other things are important so please don’t worry about them. Could you please let me know row much the postage is and I will send you the money to cover the cost.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you once again for your help. Love to all the family.
Maria
雅思作文范文（二十二）：
The process by whichbricks are manufactured for the building industry can be outlined in sevenconsecutive steps. First the raw material， clay， which was just below thesurface of soil in certain clay-rich areas has to be dug up by a digger.
Then the lumps of clayare placed on a metal grid in order to break up the big chunks of clay intomuch smaller areas， which fall through the metal grid onto a roller， whosemotion further segregates the bits of clay. Sand and water are added to make ahomogenous mixture， which is then either formed in moulds or cut intobrick-shaped pieces by means of a wire cutter.
Those fresh bricks arethen kept in a drying oven for at least 24 and a maximum of 48 hours， severaldozens if not hundreds of bricks at a time. The dried bricks are thentransferred to a so-called kiln， another type of high temperature oven. Firstthey are kept at a moderate temperature of 200 ℃-1300℃. This process is followed by cooling downthe finished bricks for 48 to 72 hours in a cooling chamber.
Once thebricks have cooled down and have bee hard， they get packaged and deliveredto their final destination， be it a building site or storage.
雅思作文范文（二十三）：
Knowledge is power， Francis bacon wrote long ago. Education has a key to play in one’s growth and a nation’s development.
Education is the driving force of productivity. Keeping this in mind， numerous countries and governments are paying closer attention to the cultivation of talents. People differ greatly in their views as to how to wisely allocate educational budget， some people assert that instead of supporting other subjects， national investment in science is desirable. As I see it， government should place equal stress on both science and arts.
Granted， plenty of evidence and arguments could be easily found to prove that it is advisable for a nation to subsidize science. For a start， the petition among different countries， to some extent， amounts to the petition of gifted people. Science and technology is the stimulating factor of the development of productivity. Large amounts of talents could inject new life into a nation’s prosperity. Besides， in parison with art students， those who are better equipped with science knowledge such as puter， business and accounting could create more mercial value.
Nevertheless， it is rather superficial to simply say that national budget should be only restricted to science investment. The mightiness of a nation involves many aspects and the cultivation of good citizens or talents is to realize one’s prehensive development. The construction of a country needs enterprisers， mathematicians and scientist， yet， on no account can we ignore the immense value of artists， writers， musicians. In addition to science subjects， literature， history， philosophy， music， art and PE should also bee the aim of education. Literature strengthens one’s cultural deposit， history deepens one’s insight into life， philosophy fosters one’s analytical thinking， music moulds one’s temperament， art cultivates one’s artistic eye and PE enhances one’s health index. In these senses， art still deserves enough attachment and support. Art talents are indispensable to the betterment of a country.
Overall， I re-affirm my conviction that education should not have too much utilitarian， conversely， it needs to render more concerns over one’s spiritual growth and character-training. Ideal educational policy should place equal significance on science investment and other subjects.
雅思作文范文（二十四）：
As a result of the accelerating process of globalization in various aspects， young people in different countries are more likely to enjoy the same music， films， or television programs， which invariably result in some similarities.
Some people may claim that it is more a curse than a blessing for the world. One argument monly raised that this process will be damaging to the globe diversity. When locals are bombarded with foreign products or culture， they may gradually abandon their traditional values or ways of life， so this would have a negative impact on their national or cultural identities in the long run. They even quote numerous examples such as the Eskimo in Iceland and Mosuo ethnic group in Southwest China to illustrate their point of view.
While this is particularly true of some minority cultures， I want to point out that they are still special cases instead of the general rule.
Generally speaking， sharing something across the globe can contribute to a deeper mutual understanding between different nations. For example， a piece of country music by John Denver may well shed light on the peaceful daily life of Americans while a pop song by Cui Jian may introduce to Westerners a much more familiar China. What is more， an experience of some alien cultures may encourage more appreciation of the local ones， rather than assimilation or malfunction.
There is overwhelming evidence on this when we consider japan， or China， or even the US， which tend to incorporate the international elements into the local.
To conclude， I am quite optimistic about the prospect of an increasingly similar world. Of course， some minority groups may be put at a disadvantage for they cannot receive equal attention as the superpowers. So I also advocate that governments or other bodies should make efforts to bring these minorities into the international horizon.
雅思作文范文（二十五）：
Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People have different views about whether noise should be limited. While some individuals believe the level of noise being created should be strictly controlled， I would argue that people should have the right to produce noise if they want to.
On the one hand， there are several reasons why the government should control the amount of noise produced. The first reason is that too much noise can significantly affect people's health. Living in a place that is too noisy can cause problems such as headaches， which can decrease the health levels of people， especially old ones. Additionally， noise can disturb people's work or study. For example， a university student will not be able to concentrate on his preparation for exams if his neighbours keep singing too loud.
However， I believe people should be allowed make as much noise as they want because of some reasons. Firstly， producing noise is sometimes considered a type of recreational activities. For instance， singing or cheering for a football club can be relaxing， and everyone has the right to do those things. Secondly， as the world is being more modern， people have found ways to deal with the problem of noise. Scientists have invented walls and windows that can block out the noise， which allows individuals to focus on their work without being disturbed. Therefore， the problem of noise can be reduced and there is no need for people to keep quiet.
In conclusion， while many people believe there should be controls about noise， I believe we have the right to create noise when we want to.
雅思作文范文（二十六）：
Leaders and directors in an organization are normally older people. Some people think younger leader would be better. Do you agree or disagree?
It is true that higher positions are prevalently held by aged members in many organizations these days. While some people believe younger people would demonstrate better leadership， it is in my opinion that senior managers possess more advantages over the young in leading a pany.
To begin with， it is usually difficult for the young to pete with the old in terms of experience. Those who have gained adequate experience can more effectively manage to lead the individuals of an organization than those who do not. The reason for this is that business matters often require the people in charge to have not only the knowledge of coping with problematic situations but also strong nerves to calmly find a feasible solution. As a result， years of experience in a relevant position tend to make the elderly better candidates than those who are relatively young and new to the tasks.
Another advantage belonging to aged people is that they are likely to receive more support from the people in an organization. As the time spent working with the staff of the senior is often longer， they can understand their colleagues better， achieving more popularity. It is interpersonal munication skills and approval of other people that can tremendously affect the success of a leader. Younger members， on the other hand， will need more time to make contributions over time to prove themselves worthy.
In conclusion， I believe that critical positions of authority should be given to senior staff members for the certain reasons mentioned rather than the young.
雅思作文范文（二十七）：
Countries are being more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
It is said that countries are being similar to each other because of the global spread of the same products， which are now available for purchase almost anywhere. I strongly believe that this modern development is largely detrimental to culture and traditions worldwide.
A country’s history， language and ethos are all inextricably bound up in its manufactured artefacts. If the relentless advance of international brands into every corner of the world continues， these bland packages might one day pletely oust the traditional objects of a nation， which would be a loss of richness and diversity in the world， as well as the sad disappearance of the manifestations of a place’s character. What would a Japanese tea ceremony be without its specially crafted teapot， or a Fijian kava ritual without its bowl made from a certain type of tree bark?
Let us not forget either that traditional products， whether these be medicines， cosmetics， toys ， clothes， utensils or food， provide employment for local people. The spread of multinational products can often bring in its wake a loss of jobs， as people turn to buying the new brand， perhaps， thinking it more glamorous than the one they are used to. This eventually puts old-school craftspeople out of work.
Finally， tourism numbers may also be affected， as travelers bee disillusioned with finding every place just the same as the one they visited previously. To see the same products in shops the world over is boring， and does not impel visitors to open their wallets in the same way that trinkets or souvenirs unique to the particular area do.
Some may argue that all people are entitled to have access to the same products， but I say that local objects suit local conditions best， and that faceless uniformity worldwide is an unwele and dreary prospect.
雅思作文范文（二十八）：
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
One important stage in a child’s growth is certainly the development of a conscience， which is linked to the ability to tell right from wrong. This skill es with time and good parenting， and my firm conviction is that punishment does not have much of a role to play in this. Therefore I have to disagree almost entirely with the given statement.
To some extent the question depends on the age of the child. To punish a very young child is both wrong and foolish， as an infant will not understand what is happening or why he or she is being punished. Once the age of reason is reached however， a child can be rewarded for good behaviour and discouraged from bad. This kind but firm approach will achieve more than harsh punishments， which might entail many negative consequences unintended by the parents.
To help a child learn the difference between right and wrong， teachers and parents should firstly provide good role modelling in their own behavior. After that， if sanctions are needed， the punishment should not be of a physical nature， as that merely sends the message that it is acceptable for larger people to hit smaller ones- an oute which may well result in the child starting to bully others. Nor should the punishment be in any way cruel.
Rather， teachers and parents can use a variety of methods to discipline their young charges， such as detention， withdrawal of privileges， and time-out. Making the punishment fit the crime is a useful notion， which would see children being made to pick up rubbish they have dropped， clean up graffiti they have drawn， or apologize to someone they have hurt. In these ways responsibility is developed in the child， which leads to much better future behaviour than does punishment.
雅思作文范文（二十九）：
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others， however， say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A problem of modern societies is the declining level of health in the general population， with conflicting views on how to tackle this worrying trend. One possible solution is to provide more sports facilities to encourage a more active lifestyle.
Advocates of this believe that today’s sedentary lifestyle and stressful working conditions mean that physical activity is no longer part of either our work or our leisure time. If there were easy-to-reach local sports that could be offered would cater for all ages， levels of fitness and interests: those with painful memories of PE at school might be happier in the swimming pool than on the football pitch.
However， there may be better ways of tackling this problem. Interest in sport is not universal， and additional facilities might simply attract the already fit， not those who most need them. Physical activity could be encouraged relatively cheaply， for example by installing exercise equipment in parks， as my local council has done. This has the added benefit that parents and children often use them together just for fun， which develops a positive attitude to exercise at an early age.
As well as physical activity， high tax penalties could be imposed on high-fat food products， tobacco and alcohol， as excessive consumption of any of these contributes to poor health. Even improving public transport would help: it takes longer to walk to the bus stop than to the car.
In my opinion， focusing on sports facilities is too narrow an approach and would not have the desired results. People should be encouraged not only to be more physically active but also adopt a healthier lifestyle in general.
雅思作文范文（三十）：
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Traditionally， children have begun studying foreign languages at secondary school， but introducing them earlier is remended by some educationalists. This policy has been adopted by some educational authorities or individual schools， with both positive and negative outes. The obvious argument in its favour is that young children pick up languages much more easily than teenagers. Their brains are still programmed to acquire their mother tongue， which facilitates learning another language， and unlike adolescents， they are not inhibited by self-consciousness.
The greater flexibility of the primary timetable allows for more frequent， shorter sessions and for a play-centred approach， thus maintaining learners’ enthusiasm and progress. Their mand of the language in later life will benefit from this early exposure， while learning other languages subsequently will be easier for them. They may also gain a better understanding of other cultures.
There are， however， some disadvantages. Primary school teachers are generalists， and may not have the necessary language skills themselves. If specialists have to be brought in to deliver these sessions， the flexibility referred to above is diminished. If primary language teaching is not standardised， secondary schools could be faced with a great variety of levels in different languages within their intake， resulting in a classroom experience which undoes the earlier gains. There is no advantage if enthusiastic primary pupils bee demotivated as soon as they change schools. However， these issues can be addressed strategically within the policy adopted.
Anything which encourages language learning benefits society culturally and economically， and early exposure to language learning contributes to this. Young children innate abilities should be harnessed to make these benefits more achievable.