1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 188及答案与解析 1 Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence? 2 What do you imagine are the advantages and disadvantages of
2、 working abroad, as far as individuals and countries are concerned? Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages? 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 188答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 Today the way we consider human psychology and mental development is heavily influenced by the genetic sciences. We now understand the importance o
3、f inherited characteristics more than ever before. Yet we are still unable to decide whether an individuals personality and development are more influenced by genetic factors or by the environment. The research related to identical twins has highlighted how significant inherited characteristics can
4、be for an individuals life. But whether these characteristics are able to develop within the personality of an individual surely depends on whether the circumstances allow such a development. It seems that the experiences we have in life are so unpredictable and so powerful that they can boost or ov
5、er-ride other influences, and there seems to be plenty of research findings to confirm this. My own view is that there is no one major influence in a persons life. Instead, the traits we inherit from our parents and the situations and experiences that we encounter in life are constantly interacting.
6、 It is the interaction of the two that shapes a persons personality and dictates how that personality develops. If this were not true, then we would be able to predict the behavior and character of a person from the moment they were born. In conclusion, I do not think that either nature or nurture i
7、s the major influence on a person, but that both have powerful effects. How these factors interact is still unknown today and they remain largely unpredictable in a persons life. 2 【正确答案】 In an era of economic globalisation, working abroad is emerging as an inevitable trend. A recent study has revea
8、led that the number of people who are employed overseas across the world still keeps rising. What does this tendency imply for individuals and nations? Advantages can be expected from such an experience. Being exposed to different cultures, individuals can get a clear picture of the way other people
9、 live. Work experience overseas can also broaden ones horizons about the world and lead one to a more objective attitude toward it. Ultimately, one could also become more tolerant. When this is the case for a great number of individuals, the collective impact may even produce less conflict and promo
10、te peace between countries. As far as nations suffering from overpopulation and high unemployment are concerned, another benefit from the trend of working abroad can be perceived, as it may ease employment pressure there. For countries that receive employees, the influx might satisfy the demand for
11、labour. However, in some cases, overseas employment may bring some undesirable consequences for individuals as well as the nations involved. There is a likelihood of encountering language barriers and culture shock, when one finds oneself try to adapt to local customs and culture. Living overseas al
12、so means being away from ones family and, as a consequence, this weakens family ties. A good case in point is that a couple who live apart often ends up divorcing, in addition, because taienfed people prefer developed areas as their destinations, these places are more liable to become overcrowded with high-caiibre experts. At the same time, the underdeveloped countries are in urgent need of such people. On the whole, I would say that the advantages of working overseas far outweigh its disadvantages.
