1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 179及答案与解析 1 Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits for planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer planning or not planning
2、for your leisure time? 2 Some people trust their first impressions about a person s character because they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a persons character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which a
3、ttitude do you agree with? 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 179答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 In this busy society, our free time is very valuable to us. It is important that we take some time to relax and renew our energy in order to face the challenges ahead of us. Different people like to spend their leisure time in different ways. S
4、ome like to plan their activities so that they can make the most of the time available while others prefer not to plan anything. Both schools of thought have their advantages. When people carefully plan their leisure time, they will not waste any time on decision making or last-minute preparations.
5、This saves them time and, therefore, makes them feel that they have more free time to enjoy. Planning ahead also allows people to take advantages of the opportunity to participate in certain restricted activities. For example, by planning ahead, they can buy tickets for a concert or play that may la
6、ter be sold out. Finally, being better prepared for an activity not only saves time but can make the outing more fun and more meaningful. It is not much fun to make a spontaneous trip to the beach only to find you have left your swimsuit at home. However, unplanned leisure time also has its advantag
7、es. With no commitment to take part in a certain activity or meet a friend at a certain hour, the non-planner can take advantage of last minute changes and opportunities. Furthermore, he will not be disappointed about his plans, because he has made none. On the other hand, if someone has looked forw
8、ard to a baseball game all week, it is very disappointing if it is cancelled due to rain. Last but not least, unplanned leisure time can be more relaxing. During the workweek, we must all be punctual and face deadlines. Some people prefer to make their free time as different from that as possible. A
9、lthough both planned and unplanned leisure time have their benefits, I still prefer to plan my free time activities. My free time is limited, and so I want to make the best use of it. By planning ahead, I can take part in the activities that I want and spend time with the people I want to see. And i
10、n case my plans should be changed by unforeseen circumstances, I can always go to Plan B. 2 【正确答案】 When we first meet someone, we know nothing about his or her character. However, we often make some assumptions based on the impression that the person makes. Can these first impressions be trusted? So
11、me people believe that our initial judgment of a person is usually correct, while others think it is often wrong, there are arguments to support both positions. People who trust their first impressions believe that a persons appearance can be a good indication of not only his character, but also how
12、 he views himself and the people around him. It is true that we often send messages about our feelings without being aware of it. Body lan-guage is a good example of this. A persons posture, gestures and facial expression can tell us a lot about what he is thinking and feeling. Furthermore, dress an
13、d grooming can indi-cate whether someone cares enough about us to make a good impression. On the other hand, first impressions can sometimes be misleading. People may be nervous around others they dont know well or in an unfamiliar situation. This may cause them to act in ways that do not reflect th
14、eir true character. Likewise, some people may give a false impression because they are trying too hard to impress. They may be consciously or unconsciously fooling the other person. In addition, a new acquaintance might simply be in a bad mood or not at his best for other reasons. Considering the ar
15、guments above, I believe that it is better not to judge a persons character too quickly. First impressions are, at best, an indication of how a person is feeling at the moment, and may not indicate his or her true character. However, due to the importance that many people do place on first impressions, we should be aware of the impression that we make on others. To sum up, I think we should not judge people according to first impressions, but we should take care to make a good impression ourselves.
