1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 37及答案与解析 一、 WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below gives information about past and projected population figures in various countries for different years. Summaries the information by selecting and r
2、eporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. Population (millions) 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: The use of mobile phones has increased
3、 dramatically in recent years. What are the positive and negative effects of this trend? 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 37答案与解析 一、 WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
4、. 1 【正确答案】 The chart shows population figures for four countries from 1990 to 2000 and projected growth for 2020 and 2050. The country with the lowest population and the lowest projected growth rate is New Zealand with 3.4m in 1990 rising to 3.8m in 2000 and expected to increase to 4.7m in 2050. The
5、 United States has a similar growth rate but a much larger population, starting at 249.9m in 1990, reaching 275.1 m in 2000 and anticipated to increase by almost 100m over the 60 year period. Canadas population rose from 26.6m to 31.0m between 1990 and 2000 and is expected to have increased by 50% f
6、rom where it was in 1990 by 2050. The highest growth rate occurs in Australia where the population grew by 2.1m to reach 19.2m in 2000 and is predicted to reach 26 million by 2050. Overall, the countries represented had, and are forecast to have, fairly stable rates of growth over the time period al
7、though their total populations differ markedly. 二、 WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 2 【正确答案】 Mobile phones are now so commonplace that it seems as though everyone owns one, in comparison to just a decade ago. There are both beneficial and negative aspects to this develo
8、pment. On a positive note, mobile phones are fun and enjoyable to use, with games, messages, pictures, music and even email available as a function. They are also highly personalized, expressing individual style and fashion through color, shape and ringbone. Cell phones make communication straightfo
9、rward and very convenient, whether they are used for business or pleasure. Communication has become instant and efficient. The other positive aspect of cell phones is that they are a relatively economical method of communicating with others. On the other hand, there have been several negative impact
10、s due to increased cell phone usage. It has made people constantly available and placed high demands and expectations on response times, particularly for employees. It has also had a detrimental effect on peoples social skills and manners as they are constantly on alert for their latest call or mess
11、age, even to the point of rudeness when checking their phone while having lunch or coffee with others, for instance. Some young people have had problems with repetitive strain injuries caused by constant testing, and there have also been concerns about the link between cell phone use and certain typ
12、es of cancer. Finally, there has been considerable community resistance to the construction of mobile phone signal towers in their neighborhoods, on the grounds of safety and aesthetics. On the whole, mobile phones have dramatically changed the way we live and communicate, which has both negative and positive consequences.
