1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 100及答案与解析 1 In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people to do this. 2 In many countries, students participate in some kind of paid work i
2、n their spare time. Some people think this is wrong, but others believe that such work will extend students knowledge and increase their sense of responsibility. What is your opinion? 雅思（写作） 模拟试卷 100答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 It is quite common these days for young people in many countries to have a break from
3、studying after graduating from high school. The trend is not restricted to rich students who have the money to travei, but is also evident among poorer students who choose to work and become economically independent for a period of time. The reason for this trend may involve the recognition that a y
4、oung adult who passes directly from school to university is rather restricted in terms of general knowledge and experience of the world. By contrast, those who have spent some time earning a living or travelling to other places have a broader view of life and better personal resources to draw on. th
5、ey tend to be more independent, which is a very important factor in academic study and research, as well as giving them an advantage in terms of coping with the challenges of student life. However, there are certainly dangers in taking time off at that important age. Young adults may end up never re
6、turning to their studies or finding it difficult to readapt to an academic environment. They may think that it is better to continue in a particular job, or to do something completely different from a university course. But overall, I think this is less likely today, when academic qualifications are
7、 essential for getting a reasonable career. My view is that young people should be encouraged to broaden their horizons. That is the best way for them to get a clear perspective of what they are hoping to do with their lives and why. Students with such a perspective are usually the most effective an
8、d motivated ones and taking a year off may be the best way to gain this. 2 【正确答案】 When it comes to whether children should be allowed to work outside school hours, some educators are strongly against it, claiming that part-time work may have a negative influence on their study. Obviously, if student
9、s spend too much time on employment, it may contribute to poor academic performance. However, if they do a part-time job over reasonable hours, it may be extremely valuable for them. One of the clear advantages is that they could finance part of their education from their own earnings, easing the fi
10、nancial burden on their parents. The extra money earned may enable them to get better access to various educational resources, such as books, stationery, special courses, and special-interest clubs. Using money of their own, they tend to value such opportunities more. In return, this will undoubtedl
11、y benefit them a great deal in their study. What matters even more is that when they do part-time jobs, they may learn something practical that they could never be taught at school. For instance, a student working part-time in a software company could keep himself well-informed about the latest soft
12、ware not even installed in his schools computer lab. Students in part-time employment would also stand a chance of being exposed to different types of people, thus helping them to become mature when dealing with interpersonal relationships. Lets take the example of a student working in sales. To sel
13、l products, the young person is constantly obliged to assess and satisfy the needs of his customers. By and by, he learns to be considerate in associating with other people. This must be very beneficial for his future success. In a word, students should be encouraged to take up part-time employment outside school hours.
