1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 40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 pie charts below give information about the composition of household rubbish in the United Kingdom in two different years. Summaries the information by selectin
2、g and reporting the main 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: A number of tertiary courses require students to under
3、take a period of unpaid work at an institution or organization as part of their programmed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of course requirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. 雅思
4、（写作）模拟试卷 40答案与解析 一、 WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 1 【正确答案】 The different components of household rubbish in the United Kingdom in 1985 and 2002 are shown in the two pie charts. The percentage of kitchen/organic waste jumped from 28% in 1985 to 44% in 2002, representi
5、ng the greatest increase in that time. In contrast, paper waste was significantly reduced from 36% in 1985 to 16% in 2002. The proportion made up of plastic waste remained the same in both years at 7%. Similarly, the percentages of wood and textile waste remained relatively stable at 5% (wood) and 3
6、% (textile) in 1985 and at 6% and 2% in 2002, respectively. The miscellaneous category which appeared in the 2002 pie chart did not feature in the 1985 pie chart. Also, the category of dust and cinders, which represented 8% of household rubbish in 1985, disappeared from the 2002 breakdown. In genera
7、l, the proportions of most categories of household waste remained similar from 1985 to 2002, but the two major changes were represented by increased kitchen/organic waste and reduced paper waste. 二、 WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 2 【正确答案】 As part of a varied and stimu
8、lating curriculum, many universities and tertiary providers often offer student internships with companies or other organizations as a component of study. This trend has both benefits and drawbacks. One of the main advantages is that an internship in an appropriate place offers students the chance t
9、o integrate their theory and knowledge in a real life, practical setting. The example of student doctors and nurses illustrates the value of practical internships: how else would students learn to practice medicine but in an authentic, supervised context? In addition, internships and practicum place
10、ments can often lead to a job opportunity for the student upon graduating, or at the very least a good set of contacts for the commencement of their professional life. In terms of assessment, it also gives the university a clear picture of how the student is progressing against industry standards, a
11、nd whether the course is meeting the needs of that particular industry However, there are several disadvantages to these types of placements. First of all, universities can sometimes have difficulty in securing good quality, suitable placements for their students or, even worse, students are left to
12、 their own devices to arrange a placement. This is unsatisfactory and puts students at a disadvantage. As well as this, sometimes students in these types of placement get used to doing menial tasks which are well beneath their capabilities, simply because they are perceived as inexperienced and incapable. To conclude, student placements are an excellent way to provide practical experience and support our future professionals to gain the skills they need to succeed, but these placements must be monitored and facilitated carefully.
