1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 219及答案与解析 1 Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 2 You are working for a company. You need to take some time off
2、work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter explain why you want to take time off work give details of the amount of time you need suggest how your work could be covered while you are away 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 219答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 Some languages are disappearing f
3、ar away from the modern society at an alarming rate. A popular belief is that it is a positive development. Indeed, our life will be simplified and beautified as some languages lose popularity. However, reasonable and attractive as the opinion seems, it cannot hold water. First of all, language is t
4、he representative of a nations particular culture, so the disappearance of the former will lead to a void culture. A language, no matter oral or written, is a definite carrier of fantastic and shimmery civilization accumulated after a series of generations of a country, hence certifying the substant
5、ial power of culture. How can we tolerate the extinction of language? Moreover, what culture signifies is the characteristic root of a nation. Language dying gradually out means a rootless culture, so a nation will be not an entity in a true sense. Furthermore, if there are only a small number of la
6、nguages in the world, how monotonous it is. Each language is the embodiment of the essence of a race, which is absolutely distinctive from others. It is the attraction of various languages that spice up the whole world and thus traveling to a different country is the favorite to modern people. Let u
7、s imagine what will happen if several or even only one language can be heard wherever we go. It is terrible indeed. Admittedly, various communication tools have inevitably posed a severe threat to a smooth and harmonious exchange among distinct countries where languages are differentiated. As a resu
8、lt, maybe misunderstanding or even conflict will arise due to the lack of a thorough understanding. However, resorting to depriving some languages of existence to solve that problem of communication is far from a perfect methodology. From the above-mentioned discussion, it is conceded that language
9、dying out is beneficial to our life to some extent, yet I am convinced that the drawbacks of the phenomenon have overshadowed the advantages offered. It is not, and will never be reasonable to sacrifice some languages to attain a smooth communication. 2 【正确答案】 Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing this lette
10、r to request some unpaid leave next month. My parents 60th wedding anniversary is on March 21st, and they are planning to celebrate this significant achievement with all their children and grandchildren. To do this, they have rented a house big enough to accommodate the whole family. To participate
11、in this special occasion, I would need to be away from work for four days, from Monday 19th to Thursday 23rd. My schedule for that week is relatively light, apart from two meetings with clients. Tom would be able to attend these in my piace, as he has had previous dealings with both companies and kn
12、ows the relevant staff there. I have no other urgent work commitments at that time. I would be very grateful if you could allow me this time. These few days are very important to my parents and the whole family, and it would be a way to thank them for ail the support they have given me. Yours sincerely, Fan Yang
