1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 134及答案与解析 1 A zoo has no useful purpose. Do you agree or disagree? 2 Many people believe that zoos should be closed because it is cruel to keep animals locked up. Moreover, zoos do not play a positive role in society. Do you agree or disagree? 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 134答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 Perhaps one of t
2、he most blameworthy factors that make some people raise their eyebrows to zoos and criticise that “A zoo has no useful purpose“ is the exorbitant price of maintaining them. However, it is too hasty to say so, since most zoos have their significance, both educationally and scientifically. Modern zoos
3、 are designed to make learning about animals an interesting and enjoyable experience. They provide visitors with the chance to see rare creatures from many different parts of the globe, offering a valuable learning experience in an urban world. Meanwhile, most zoos provide educational programmes for
4、 a wide range of ages. A visit to a zoo provides opportunity for children to see and touch animals. For schoolchildren, many zoos conduct classes or day trips that focus on different aspects of animal biology and the impacts of humans on animal life. Modern zoos can also function as a sanctuary for
5、endangered animals, therefore helping maintain ecosystem. An example of a successful reintroduction to the wild is a kind of Asian deer which was native to marshlands in northeast China before its habitat was destroyed more than 800 years ago. Since that time the species has been bred in zoos in Chi
6、na and later in Europe. In 1985 four deer were released to the wild where they are now breeding successfully. On the other hand, experts warn against placing too much reliance on zoos as biological “arks“. More significantly, the number of species that zoos can protect is strictly limited. Todays zo
7、os are home to no more than a few thousand species. During the 21st century, zoo experts will face even harder decisions about which species they can afford to save. 2 【正确答案】 There are two sides to every story, and that includes zoos. We must admit that to imprison animals in such small spaces is so
8、mething that goes against their nature. We can also say that zoos, uniike big shopping malls that can make iarge amounts of cash flow all the time, are burning money every day. But you imagine a decent city without a zoo? On one hand, zoos provide recreation and refreshment for fatigued urban dwelle
9、rs. People relax when appreciating an elegant swan or a playful chimpanzee. This kind of relaxation is something that can not be obtained through modem entertainment means, such as karaoke or discos. Its a purely natural sensation. On the other hand, zoos are important to small children. If zoos are
10、 places of recreation for adults, then they must be dreamlands for small children. Do you remember the first time you were taken to a zoo? Im sure it was something youll remember all your life. Small children learn how to protect animals through observing them and this will also add to their knowled
11、ge something they will never acquire in the classroom. Finally, viewed from the scientific aspect, zoos are crucial for protecting certain rare species from extinction. For instance, the survival rate of babies of giant pandas increases when they are raised in advanced facilities in zoos. Zoos also assist research facilities to carry out harmless scientific research on animals living patterns. In a word, we should pay more attention to our zoos instead of closing them. This will be beneficial for our planet, our descendants and ourselves.
