[外语类试卷]雅思（写作）模拟试卷69及答案与解析.doc

1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 69及答案与解析 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter describe the item you lost explain how

2、 you lost it tell the insurance company what you would like them to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people think that the teen

3、age years are the happiest times of most peoples lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

4、Write at least 250 words. 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 69答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 5 score. Here is the examiners comment:The answer addresses all the bullet points but does not cover them adequately, either through insufficient information (the second bullet point) o

5、r through lack of clarity (the third bullet point). The purpose of the letter is not always clear. Although organising the letter in line with the bullet points provides some logic, linking devices are not effectively used. Reference and substitution occur but are often unclear. The range of vocabul

6、ary is limited but just adequate for the task. While there are no spelling errors, inappropriate word choices and faulty word formation require the reader to make some effort to understand the letter. Complex sentences are attempted, but are mainly limited to which clauses. Frequent grammatical erro

7、rs and faulty punctuation cause the reader some difficulty.2 【正确答案】 This model has been prepared by an examiner as an example of a very good answer. However, please note that this is just one example out of many possible approaches. Whats the happiest time in peoples lives: youth or old age; school,

8、 career or retirement? All of these have been suggested, but teenage years and adulthood both have many supporters. Those who believe teenagers are the happiest people cite their lack of responsibilities as a significant factor. They are supported financially and emotionally by their parents, and al

9、though they may be included in family decisions, theyre not ultimately responsible. However, adolescents are on the threshold of adult life: theyre old enough to get a part-time job, so they can enjoy their first taste of financial independence, and their future study and career lie ahead. Away from

10、 these serious concerns, young people have an active social life with their friends, often simply by hanging out with them. And of course, theres the excitement of first love and first heartbreak. With all this to experience, teenagers see their parents lives as boring and stressful. However, the re

11、verse is also true. Adults see anxious, self-dramatising adolescents, and appreciate the joys of maturity. These may include a contented family life, long-lasting friendships and a career. Long-term relationships may not have the fireworks of adolescence, but are stronger for it, because of the weal

12、th of shared experience. At work, many of us are challenged and stimulated by the increasing professional skills we acquire, which ensures that our jobs remain interesting. The greatest benefit, though, is that maturity gives you greater confidence in your own judgement, in all areas of life. Youre not afraid to express your opinion when others disagree and, unlike a teenager, you know when to let things go. Both these periods can be happy times, but I look back at my own teenage years with no desire to go back. Adult life may be less dramatic, but fireworks dont keep you warm.