[外语类试卷]雅思（写作）模拟试卷226及答案与解析.doc

1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 226及答案与解析 一、 WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in different parts of the world.Summarise the information by sele

2、cting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words. 二、 WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They be

3、lieve that this is not only better for their own health but also benefits the world as a whole. Discuss this view and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 226答案与解析 一、 WRITING

4、TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 1 【正确答案】 This bar chart compares the growth in the percentage of the population living in urban areas in six different regions of the world. According to the chart, between 1950 and 2007 the percentage of the population living in cities in Latin

5、 America and the Caribbean almost doubled, from 42% to 76%, whereas in Europe it only increased by 21%. However, in Europe over half the people already lived in cities in 1950. When we compare the projected increases in Asia and Europe by 2050 we see that in Asia the percentage will continue to grow

6、 at the same speed, with a further increase of 25%, whereas in Europe the change will be even slower than before, increasing by only 12%. By 2050, the vast majority(around 90%)of people in Latin America, the Caribbean and North America will live in cities. Even in Africa, more than half the populati

7、on(62%)will live in urban areas by then. 二、 WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 2 【正确答案】 The number of vegetarians in a community may depend on various factors, for example the traditions of the country, the wealth of the country, the religion or the age group. Therefore,

8、the reasons why people choose to exclude meat and fish from their diet may also vary. Some people become vegetarians because they believe that this will benefit their health. Undoubtedly, eating too much meat, especially too much red meat, is not to be recommended. Moreover, the fact that there are

9、healthy populations in some parts of the world where no one eats meat proves that it is not, as some people claim, an essential part of the human diet. However, it is important to ensure that enough protein, for example, is included in the diet from other sources. Where vegetarianism is not a tradit

10、ion, this may require some careful planning. In my experience, it is quite common for people to become vegetarians because they feel that it is selfish to eat meat or because meat production increases global warming. They may also feel that if no one ate meat, there would be no food shortages, becau

11、se meat production uses up food resources. This idealistic point of view is very attractive, but it is hard to judge whether it is in fact correct. In some families, if a teenager decides to become a vegetarian, they may do so partly out of a spirit of rebellion, because this behaviour can be interp

12、reted as a criticism of their parents way of life. However, provided that they continue to eat healthily, the parents should not raise objections, in my opinion. Vegetarianism is a valid choice in life. Moreover, research shows that vegetarians tend to be healthier in many ways than meat-eaters. Personally, I think that being a vegetarian is a good idea in principle as there are proven health benefits and probably social benefits as well. However, it does not suit everybody, and I doubt whether it will ever be a universal choice.