For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of living in a big city. You should write at least120 words but no more than 180 words.
参考答案:The Challenges of Living in a Big City
① With the development of economy and urbanization, the number of big cities is constantly increasing in China. ② While big cities are attracting piore and more people, they also bring many challenges, such as traffic jam and pollution, just to name a few.
③ The first problem that really bothers me is the traffic congestion during rush hours. I hate waiting for buses and being late for school or work. ④ The next problem is that the large population in big cities makes them so crowded that we can hardly find a peaceful place unless staying at home. Supermarkets are always crowded, so are cinemas and parks. ⑤ Another consequence of the large population is that it intensifies the inadequacy of high-quality medical and educational resources, thus decreasing residents, sense of happiness.
⑥ As a result, although I am frequently asked whether I like to live in a big city or not, my answer is always "no, definitely not. " What about you?
系统解析:
①引出话题:大城市的数量不断增加。
②欲抑先扬,指出大城市吸引越来越多的人,但也 带来诸多挑战。
③④⑤分别使用" The first problem that really bothers me is..." "The next problem is that…"" Another consequence of the large population is that…"具体阐述在大城市生活面临的
⑥用as a result总结全文,再次重申自己的观点, 并以问句结尾,增强互动性。
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For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of studying abroad. You should write at least120 words but no more than 180 words.
参考答案:The Challenges of Studying Abroad
① As is universally acknowledged, it is by no means easy to study abroad ② since you could come across a list of unexpected difficulties and setbacks which you cannot imagine before going abroad.
③ First of all, the top challenge is the culture shock, which means you may not adapt to the exotic life during the first few days or even months.
④ Secondly, the language barrier could be a nightmare for many foreign students who possess poor mastery of the official language of the country where they study.⑤ Last but not least, you could be overwhelmed by the academic requirements if you are not well prepared. Long lists of reference books, numerous projects, papers and professors with varying personalities could wear you out.
⑥ Despite all these terriftdng challenges , you will finally manage to come through this "dark age" with your hard work, persistence and endurance. And then a bright future will await you
系统解析:
①开门见山,引出话题:出国留学绝非易事。
②解释原因,点明主题:你会遇到各种意想不到的困难和挫折。
③④⑤分别使用 first of all、secondly 和 last but not least 具体阐述可能遇到的三个挑战,层次分明。
⑥提岀建议和展望,展现积极的人生态度。