1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 76及答案与解析 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A Canadian friend recently sent you a present by post. You want to thank him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter say how you felt when you received the present; describe what you like about it; explain how you will
2、use the present. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear_, 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. You have been asked to write about the following topic. People who travel to another country to live, work or study for a perio
3、d of time often suffer badly from homesickness. Why is this? What are the best ways to reduce this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience. Write at least 250 words. 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 76答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 Dear Chris, I cant tell you how surprised I was when
4、the package from Canada arrived. The postman brought it last Saturday and I was very excited when I saw that it was from you. Then when I opened it and saw the beautiful silk scarf youve sent me for my birthday I have to say I was truly delighted. Thank you so much! You remembered my taste in colour
5、s very well, so I really love the mix of blues and greys in the design, and the silk feels very soft. I cant thank you enough for the gift. I know that I intend to wear it every weekend when I go out with the family and well have to take some pictures so you can see how good it looks, even if I say
6、so myself. So thank you once again, Chris. Give my regards to your folks, but lots of love to you and Peter. Ill write to you soon and send that photo! Best wishes, Misha 2 【正确答案】 I think most people who travel away from home for any length of time will feel homesick at the beginning because missing
7、 their own home and country is a natural reaction. However, I think it becomes less of a problem as people adapt to the new environment and start to enjoy new relationships and experiences. Today many young people study abroad and for them it is probably their first time away from family, friends an
8、d everything that is familiar. The country they have moved to may have a completely different culture and language, so they need to adjust to this and learn how to communicate in new ways. This can be very tiring, but until they can do so they will feel out of place and unable to form new relationsh
9、ips. Professionals who have moved abroad for work may have left older parents behind, or even young children. For them, the separation can be worse because they feel so far from the people they feel responsible for. I personally think that people should try and prepare themselves for study or work a
10、broad. They need to learn the new language, and to try to be as adaptable and independent as they can. At the same time, however, they need to set up ways of communicating quickly and easily with people back home, by using email for instance, so that they know what is happening there and do not need to worry. If people are aware of the problems, they can do a lot to reduce their homesickness and make their stay abroad a positive, exciting experience.
