1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 116及答案与解析 1 Computers do not help children to learn more effectively. In addition, their usage has negative effects on both the physical and mental development of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2 Some people say that computers can translate all kinds of languages.
2、Therefore, it is not necessary for children to learn foreign languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 116答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 Some people think that computers do not help children learn more effectively. The use of computers in schools has negative effects on childrens physical and m
3、ental development. Personally, I am not in favour of the point. I think children can benefit a lot from using computers. Now there appear good educational softwares that enable children to develop and practise some fundamental skills. They can help them learn, for example, about letters, numbers, sh
4、apes, and rhythm. Good softwares can also help children develop their procedural thinking and creative expression. Besides, computers help children to be in control of their experience, to set their own pace, and to select the level of challenge with which they feel comfortable. They learn more effe
5、ctively with the aid of computers than only by means of traditional techniques. It is also good for childrens mental development to use computers in schools. By using computers children develop self-confidence and self-esteem as they master computer skills. And they will build positive attitudes tow
6、ard technology. In addition, in the classroom setting children often prefer working with one or two partners overworking alone, which leads to the development of social skills. It is true that frequent and prolonged computer sessions may pose physical health risks for children, such as harmful effec
7、ts of radiation, and posture and skeletal problems. In the case of normal usage and normal operating conditions, however, research has shown that computer monitors are safe and do not harm our eyes and that computer monitors emit little or no harmful radiation. To sum up, computers are good tools fo
8、r children in study and beneficial to childrens mental and physical health. 2 【正确答案】 The fantastic development of computers has made it possible for people to live better than ever possible before. It seems that people can never do without them. One good illustration is that with computers updating,
9、 all kinds of languages can now be translated by computers. Some people even hold the opinion that with this, children do not need to learn foreign languages. The argument seems reasonable, but speaking for myself, I totally disagree with it. The quality of computer translation cannot be ensured. It
10、 is clear that computers can only translate literally or word by word. Sometimes, we find ourselves confused by the head-scratching puzzlement about what they really want to tell. What makes matters worse is that machine translation is used in literature and science translation. The prime of some ma
11、sterpieces can never be appreciated and some facts may be distorted. Additionally, a foreign language is always closely related to a countrys cultures and customs. To study a foreign language well, one is supposed to not only focus on language learning itself, but also attach importance to a country
12、s cultures and customs from which the language stems. This practice can only be experienced by a learner himself. Computer translation, in this case, settles nothing and cannot replace peoples own efforts. The charm of a language also lies in the fact that it is a precious gift of human beings. When
13、 studying a foreign language, students can develop their intelligence, stimulate their imagination and creativity, form a good habit of industry and strengthen their confidence. The process of learning a foreign language is actually the way to cultivate students all-around development. Computer tran
14、slation, no matter how wonderful it is, can never play such a role in this process. Eye-catching as computer translation may seem, it is by no means a cure-all solution. Maybe, with it, students can study a foreign language better. However, it cannot replace the role of students in learning a foreign language. After all, it is human beings who are the master of languages.
