1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 33及答案与解析 一、 WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 1 The table below gives information about the percentage of land covered by forest in various countries in 1990 and 2005, with estimated figures for 2015. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the ma
2、in features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. 二、 WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Many of the worMs cities are currently facing a serious housing shortage. W
3、hat are some of the reasons for this shortage and what solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 33答案与解析 一、 WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 1 【正确
4、答案】 The chart indicates the proportion of land covered by forest in four different countries in 1990 and 2005 as well as projected figures for 2015. The figures for two countries showed an increase in the amount of forested land, including New Zealand at 28.8% in 1990, climbing to 31% in 2005, with
5、a predicted rise to 32.3% in 2015. Likewise, the proportion of forested land in Chile also rose from 20.4% in 1990 to 21.5% in 2005 and is expected to increase to 22.0% in 2015. However in Australia and Brazil, the percentage of land covered by forest decreased. Australias 1990 figure of 2 t .9% fel
6、l to 21.3% in 2005 and is estimated to continue to fall to 20.0% until 2015. Brazil had a drop from 62.2% in 1990 to 57.2% in 2005 and this figure is projected to dip further to 53.5% in 2015. Overall, New Zealand and Chile had an increase in the proportion of forested land whereas Brazil and Austra
7、lia experienced a decrease and these trends are expected to continue in the future. 二、 WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 2 【正确答案】 Worldwide, steadily increasing demand for houses and accommodation has left many cosmopolitan cities unable to meet the housing needs of thei
8、r citizens. One of the main reasons for housing shortage in urban areas is an increase in urban populations. Many individuals have migrated from rural areas to the cities in search of a better life for themselves and their families. Similarly, foreign immigration rates to large cities continue to ri
9、se. Another cause behind the shortage in housing supply is the desire of citizens and councils to protect green spaces and environmental areas within the city. As admirable as this goal may be, it actually ties up valuable land which could be used for housing. In addition, the economic recession has
10、 caused investment in construction projects to drop away, which has slowed development in this area accordingly. A final contributing factor in some cities is a lack of coordinated planning and vision for the future, which fails to consider population growth and the needs of future residents. It is
11、clear that solutions to this housing crisis need to be found. One suggestion is to implement town planning systems which encourage the concept of satellite cities, to give residents the best of both worlds. These satellite cities have all the benefits of small town living in regards to environment a
12、nd community, but are situated only a short commute from the nearest city for employment purposes. Thus, they take the pressure off city infrastructure and in particular housing stock. Pockets of high density inner city housing could also assist in alleviating the housing shortage. All in all, the answers to the urban housing crisis lie in effective planning for future population growth while addressing current needs.
