1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 145及答案与解析 1 To some extent, change is a kind of lifestyle. Some people dedicate to the developed routines and habits and refuse to change, while others frequently make changes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 2 Learning about the past has no value for those of us livin
2、g in the present. Do you agree or disagree? 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 145答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 It has been said that man is largely a creature of habit. We all develop routines and habits in our everyday lives, whether we are aware of it or not. To some people these routines are very important and even a small change, su
3、ch as missing the morning paper, can affect the way they feel all day. Other people dislike routines and change their habits often in order to ward off boredom. They may even go so far as to change their residence or job frequently. These two different approaches to life are extremes, but each has a
4、dvantages and disadvantages. In the first case, for people who dislike changes, a dependency on routines and habits can provide a sense of security and convenience, but it can also be limiting. Routines provide security because people do not have to wonder what will happen. In this rapidly changing
5、world, it is sometimes reassuring to have a schedule to follow. Habits also make life more convenient because people do not have to think about what they must do next and do not need to worry about forgetting something. They can go through their daily routines automatically. However, this way of lif
6、e is limiting when people are too dependent on their routine. They may not only be upset when things do not go according to plan, but also miss many good opportunities to try new things. In the second case, for people who seem to thrive on changes, there are also advantages and disadvantages. First
7、of all, this kind of person is usually more open to new ideas. He can, therefore, learn more and experience more. In addition, because he is not afraid to make changes in his life and take risks, he is more willing to take advantage of unexpected opportunities. This may lead him to a previously unfo
8、reseen success. But if a person is always seeking ways to change his life, he may not stick with things long enough to gain the most benefits from them. If he lacks the necessary determination and perseverance, it will be difficult for him to succeed by any means other than luck. In my opinion, both
9、 of these lifestyles are too extreme. Most people are not so dependent on their habits, nor are they addicted to change. For me, a lifestyle somewhere between these two is ideal. I find some habits and routines comforting and convenient, yet I do not want to be afraid to face changes or take advanta
10、ge of unforeseen chances to improve my life. Therefore, I will continue to follow my routine in daily life, but keep my eyes open for opportunities. 2 【正确答案】 People live in the present. They plan for and worry about the future. History, however, is the study of the past. It is undeniable that learni
11、ng about past has its value, it will help us understand people and societies, and it will help us understand changes and how the society we live in came to be. In the first place, history offers tons of information about how people and societies behave. For example, how can we evaluate war at peace
12、time without historical materials? How can we understand the influence of technological innovation, or the role that beliefs play in shaping family life, without using the experiences? Consequently, history as our laboratory, and data from the past must serve as our most vital evidence to figure out
13、 why our complex species behaves as it does in social settings, that is why we cannot stay without history: if offers evidential base for the contemplation of how societies function, and people need to have some sense of how societies function to run in own lives. The second reason why history is in
14、escapable as a subject of study follows closely on the first. The past causes the present, and so does the future. Any time we fry to know why something happened -whether a shift in political party, a major change in suicide rate, or a war in the Balkans or the Middle East we have to look for factor
15、s that took shape earlier. Only through studying history can we grasp how things change. Only through history can we begin to comprehend changes; and only through history can we understand what elements of an institution or a society persist despite change. In conclusion, I totally disagree with the argument that learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present.
