电子词典

Many students today use electronic dictionaries instead of printed dictionaries. Some people say that this is a good thing while others disagree. What is one major advantage or disadvantage of electronic dictionaries?

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One Major Advantage of Electronic Dictionaries

Electronic dictionaries are becoming more and more popular among students nowadays. As a result, they may eventually render printed dictionaries obsolete! Undeniably electronic dictionaries contain a number of merits in comparison to their printed counterparts and therefore, I would like to suggest one major advantage of electronic dictionaries.

Perhaps the most pronounced advantage of electronic dictionaries is that all of them are portable and consequently easy to carry around, whether in a pocket or a bag. Students can put the dictionary in their pocket and look up new words whenever and wherever they are. This is a huge advantage over the traditional large paper bound dictionary because size really does matter. This compactness means not only that electronic dictionaries are getting smaller and lighter as well as incorporating a bigger memory but also that dictionaries can be installed into other small portable devices such as mobile phones. Although smaller in some people's view means less availability of memory and other functions, with the increasing advances made in nanotechnology this is no longer the cases.

In the final analysis, electronic dictionaries are the by-product of the inexorable progress of computerization, miniaturization and nanotechnology(微型化和纳米技术) which has meant that one of their biggest advantages is their small size while still enjoying all the benefits of earlier, larger models. (214 words)

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1. In many respects, printed dictionaries are inferior to electronic ones. For example...

在很多方面，纸质词典不如电子词典。比如，……

2. The popularity of electronic dictionaries vindicates their superiority over printed ones．

电子词典广受欢迎，这证明它们比纸质词典有优势。

3. The mobility of a small electronic dictionary yields much convenience to the user.

小型电子词典易于携带，这给使用者带来了很大的方便。

4. The fact that one can also download audio or electronic books onto an electronic dictionary consolidates its superiority.

人们可以把有声书和电子书下载到电子词典里，这进一步凸显了电子词典的优越性。

5. All in all, although printed dictionaries are still useful in terms of learning a language, electronic dictionaries are certainly much better suited for that purpose because they are light and portable.

总之，虽然纸质词典在语言学习中仍然有用，但是因为电子词典轻便、可携带，显然更能满足人们学习语言的需求。

网上求职

It is common for students to attend job fairs, send their resumes to companies or look for job adverts in newspapers but now more and more students are turning to the Internet in their search for a job. What is one major advantage or disadvantage of hunting for jobs on the Internet?

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The Internet Makes Job Hunting More Efficient

The rapid development of the Internet gives rise to the phenomenon of applying for jobs online. It is commonplace to submit one's resume and recommendation letters via the Internet and a large number of graduates are employed via online tests. I would like to focus on one major advantage which is that job hunting becomes more efficient when it is done online.

One of the pronounced advantages of online job hunting is that it is more efficient since potential candidates do not have to travel to other cities where the job is. The rise of online interviews provides even more convenience both for the employees and the employers. Furthermore, graduates can get access to considerably more information online since there are a number of websites dedicated to job hunting. The Internet has rendered the whole process more effective and efficient. Graduates can select several categories and narrow down their options. In a way, the Internet serves as a gigantic database and matches graduates with their potential employers. However, it is undeniable that an online interview can only reflect some aspects of a candidate. I believe that in order to gauge a person's potential and aptitude face-to-face interview is imperative.

In conclusion, the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internet for job seekers is a huge advantage which is reflected in the growing number of positions available online.(226 words)

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1.More and more graduates are resorting to the Internet for employment.

越来越多的毕业生通过因特网来找工作。

2.Due to the inevitability of computerization,online job hunting seems to be a natural development

因为计算机化不可避免，网上求职似乎是自然而然的。

3.The popularity of hunting for jobs on the Internet is constantly increasing.

网上求职的普及度在不断提高。

4.Students prefer online services since it is more flexible as students can access it at any time．

学生们更喜欢网络服务，因为网络服务更灵活，他们任何时候都能上网。

5.Hunting for jobs on the Internet also presents a challenge testing students' basic computer skills which are a prerequisite nowadays in the job market.

网上找工作对学生们的基本计算机技能也是一个挑战，而计算机技能在当今的就业市场上是一项必备技能。

独立精神

Nowadays, more and more young people want to lead independent lives, Many of them will leave home to study or work while still in their teens. What is one major advantage or disadvantage of this?

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One Major Advantage of Being Independent

Considering how strongly prejudiced our society is against anyone who does not fit into the“independent”category, we can easily understand why independence is so important. As far as I am concerned, one of the most significant advantages I independent is that it facilitates motivation in both study and work.

Firstly, independent students are more likely to become self-motivating learners. Students from a large state university participated in a survey on the effect of independence on perceptions of obligation. Results indicated that independence was associated with intrinsic motivation, one major factor for success. If you are an independent learner, you will be motivated to learn, manage your own learner and reflect on your learning. Bering motivated will enable you to become a successful learner and provide you with insight into your learning achievements that will in tum enhance your motivation to continue learning. 

Secondly, being independent at work boosts, motivation to great achievements, Taking self-employment as an important case of independence, it is shown that the self-employed derive more motivation from their work than people employed by an organization, irrespective of income gained or hours worked Independent people are more likely to focus on effective intrinsic reinforcers to make internal and controllable attributions for their success. They set goals and persist at tasks related to those goals.

To conclude, being independent enhances motivation, which is beneficial to both study and work. (232 words)

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1.Our independence and acceptance of responsibility allow us to have boundaries in place that help others know how to respond to us and know what is acceptable for us.

我们的独立性和责任感让我们有适当的界限，这样可以帮助别人知道怎样与我们相处以及对我们来说什么是可以接受的。

2.Independent people can function as self-reliant people. They are aware of what their special gifts are and who they are in relation to themselves.

独立的人可以依靠自己。他们清楚自己的特殊才能是什么，也清楚自己是谁。

3.Independence is not just being able to do things on your own, it is also thinking for yourself without harming others,taking care of yourself and the people around you, and becoming a true individual.

独立并不只是能够自己独立做事；独立的人还能在不伤害别人的前提下为自己着想，照顾自己和身边的人，成为真正的个人。

高等教育

题目：要让每个学生都接受高等教育吗？

Some people believe that college or university education should be available to all students. Other people take the view that higher education should be available only to good students. What is your opinion?

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University Education Should Be Available for All

Many people propose the idea that higher education should be available to only qualified students-students with certain aptitudes, who have achieved an excellent academic performance. However,l beg to differ for the following reasons.

To begin with, the general level of education nationwide has always been employed as a criterion to gauge how advanced or developed a society is. In an ideal egalitarian society, everyone should be able to receive higher education unless he willingly forgoes that option. In other words, education should not be viewed as a privilege enjoyed only by people who are endowed with certain talents. Furthermore, it would be tremendously beneficial to any society if the general public rather than the fortunate few can enjoy higher education. A wide range of social issues can be effectively remedied by a high-quality education which imparts crucial moral principles. In addition, a great amount of economic value can be generated if higher education is available to more people. Yet, I also concede that it may not be practical or realistic to provide higher education to everyone owing to limited financial as well as human resources. Not even the most affluent nation in the world can fulfill that objective at this stage.

In the final analysis, I believe that the more people who can receive higher education, the better off a society will be. (225 words).

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1.Higher education should be part of an individual's birthright.

接受高等教育应该成为一个人与生俱来的一项权利。

2.Knowledge is power and education certainly should occupy the top place of any government's agenda.

知识就是力量。教育当然应该成为政府的头等大事。

3.Government should increase the availability of higher education by allocating more resources.

政府应该通过给高等教育分配更多的资源来提高其普及程度。

4.I disagree with such an elitism assertion that higher education should be only for the privileged few.

我不同意这种认为只有少数幸运儿才能够接受高等教育的精英主义论断。

5.How can one reach a definite verdict regarding whether a student is good or not when there are so many disparate ways to judge?

判断一个学生是否优秀的标准多种多样，怎么可能断言一个学生是否优秀呢？

师生关系

题目：师生关系

What is your idea of a good student-teacher relationship?

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My Idea of a Good Student-Teacher Relationship

My idea of a good student-teacher relationship would have to include a mutual respect on both sides. It is also important that a student can rely on the teacher to be fair and consistent in their relationship with the class. I do not believe that a good relationship depends on the level of social contact outside of the classroom, but it is a contributing factor.

Sometimes, a teacher can cause acute embarrassment to a student in the classroom and that embarrassment can be felt by all the other students. Such insensitivity presents a hurdle in developing a good relationship. Inconsistency and not keeping promises are other areas which can make it difficult to have a good relationship. There is a marked difference between a teacher who is strict and always serious and one who is firm but tempered with a sense of humour. Students usually recognise a teacher who makes a conscientious effort to help them with their studies.

In conclusion, building up a good student-teacher rapport is not a one-sided exercise and it is not one that will evolve overnight. It requires time, consideration and respect on both sides. When a teacher shows interest in other activities of their students,it can have a significant impact on the student-teacher relationship. (211 words)

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1. Mutual respect plays an important part in a good student-teacher relationship.

相互尊重在良好的师生关系中起着重要的作用。

2. A good teacher needs to be fair and consistent in their dealings with the whole class.

一个好的老师在跟全班同学相处的过程中应该公平且一视同仁。

3. A good student-teacher relationship should not depend on the level of social contact.

师生关系不应该依赖于课下接触。

4. Building up a good student-teacher rapport takes time and consideration from both parties.

建立良好的师生关系需要时间，也需要双方相互体谅。

5. Disrespect makes it difficult to develop a good student-teacher relationship.

没有尊重，就很难培养良好的师生关系。

考试作弊

题目：考试作弊

Cheating in exams is rampant in universities and is considered a major problem. What's your opinion on cheating in exams?

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Cheating in Exams Leads to a Loss of Integrity

In my opinion, cheating in an exam is a matter of one's integrity. It is easy to be dishonest and deceive other people but it is much harder to deceive one's self. A person who cheats knows they are doing the wrong thing and, as such, it is a reflection on their character.

One reason why I, personally, do not advocate cheating is that I would lose my sense of self-respect. To me, my integrity is too valuable to risks the damage that would be caused if I were to cheat. Apart from the fact that I would know I had done the wrong thing, it would generate a concern about being found out. Another consequence of cheating is that it proves one has not acquired the knowledge necessary to warrant the qualification sought. If the cheating results in being awarded a certificate, to me, that certificate would represent a constant reminder of the stain on my integrity.

In the final analysis, cheating comes down toll one's character and the degree of self-respect you have. I prefer to earn what I want based on my own ability and efforts rather than become a second-rate person by cheating. (197 words)

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1.Teaching right and wrong to students gives them a moral base on which to build their lives．

教给学生是非标准给他们的人生打好了道德基础。

2.If students are taught that cheating in exams is wrong because it is dishonest then the university is appealing to the students' higher nature,

如果大学告诉学生：考试作弊是不对的，因为作弊是不诚实的，那么这所大学是在呼唤学生的良知。

3.On graduation day students will feel proud that they have honestly earned their degree.

毕业那天，学生们会感到自豪，因为他们诚实地获得了学位。

4.Cheating in exams is self-defeating because the student is admitting that he does not know his subject.

考试作弊是自欺欺人，因为作弊的学生其实是在承认他不会这门课的知识。

5.Universities who tum a blind eye towards cheating are behaving irresponsibly towards their students.

对学生作弊视若无睹的大学对学生是不负责任的。

学生评价老师

题目：学生评价老师

Many students are required to evaluate their teachers but some teachers complain that these evaluations are unfair and can in some cases lead to the dismissal of a teacher. In your opinion, is the students' evaluation of their teacher a worthwhile exercise?

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Difficulties with Students' Evaluation of Their Teacher

The students' evaluation of their teacher can be a very subjective proposition because it depends a lot on how the evaluation is made and how it is subsequently used. I believe most teachers would like to know how effective their teaching really is and how it benefits their students.

A difficulty with students' evaluation of their teacher is finding the right formulae to achieve an honest, constructive and independent response. The size and makeup of the class can be a reason for this difficulty. The larger the class the more likely will be the range of ability in the students. That fact Limits the interaction between the teacher and individual students and automatically influences how students will perceive the effectiveness of their teacher. Smaller classes are much less likely to have a great range of ability in the students and their evaluation of their teacher will tend to be more consistent. A crucial aspects with students' evaluation is how it is used. If it is a formal part of the school's program it needs to be used constructively in liaison with the teachers for the benefit of both teachers and students.

For students' evaluations to be worthwhile they need to be independent and honest. Negative comments from students, delivered with sincerity, can be very valuable in helping teachers change their teaching methods and making them more effective. Biased evaluations can lead to misinterpretation and less productive outcome. (237 words)

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1.An evaluation process depends on the methods used and how the evaluation is applied.

评价过程取决于使用的评价方法以及评价是如何进行的。

2.When dealing with opinions,it is usually very difficult to be entirely objective。

我们表达观点的时候，很难做到完全客观。

3.Teachers can be more effective with genuine feedback from their students.

老师从学生那里得到真实的反馈时，他们会更有效率。

4.Class size has a significant impact on students’ perceptions of their teacher.

班级大小对学生对老师的看法有重要的影响。

5.In some ways,negative feedback is more valuable to a teacher than positive comments.

在某种程度上，负面的反馈比正面的评价对老师更有价值。

强制学生上课

题目：强制学生上课

Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes while others believe that going to classes should be optional. What is your opinion about compulsory class attendance?

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Class Attendance Should Be Compulsory

Although some students argue that class attendance should not be compulsory either because the classes are boring or because they can learn more on their own, I believe that making class attendance compulsory is beneficial for both students and teachers.

First, it is beneficial for students because most universities have a regulation that states if students miss one-third of their classes they will not be allowed to take the final exam. So students being absent from class punish themselves by missing out on the exam and face having to retake the class during the next semester. Furthermore, many teachers tie in attendance with marks. For example, my English teacher awards 10 percent of the final marks for attendance with percent being deducted for every absence. In some cases, lack of attendance could mean the difference between a pass or fail. Second, it is beneficial for teachers because a full class complement shows respect for the teacher and the university education system. If a teacher prepares to teach a class it is only right that students turn up to be taught. If it is not compulsory for students to attend classes then teachers could say that what is good for the goose is good for the ganders too and refuse to take classes. Clearly this would lead to a breakdown of the entire university system.

In conclusion, making class attendance compulsory benefits both students and teachers by allowing students to maximize their marks and allowing teachers to be respected for their professional duties. (253 words)

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1.Teachers are compelled to attend classes and so should students,

强制规定老师要上课，所以学生也应该上课。

2.Students who fail to attend class for whatever reason only harm themselves.

学生不管因为什么原因旷课都只会对自己不利。

3.Teachers and students are a vital part of the educational process and if you take away one the whole edifice crumbles.

老师和学生都是教育过程中的重要部分，如果一方缺失，整个大厦就坍塌了。

4.Teachers show respect for their students by diligently preparing for class and students show their respect for teachers by turning up for class.

老师认真备课是尊重学生的表现，而学生上课则是尊重老师的表现。

5.There are more advantages for compulsory class attendance than disadvantages.For example，…

强制上课利大于弊。比如，……

未来电脑会取代老师吗？

题目：未来电脑会取代教师？

Computers are widely used today in education causing some people to think that one day computers will completely replace teachers in the classroom. What is your opinion about computers replacing teachers in the future?

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Both Computers and Teachers

It is obvious that computers are increasingly becoming an accepted part of the education process. The development of sophisticated software has produced a vast array of user-friendly learning aids to benefit both students and teachers. However, the cost factor for using this technology in the classroom can represent a problem for some schools. Therefore, I believe that both computers and teachers are necessary.

One of the important benefits of computer-aided learning is that it allows the students to study at their own paces by going back over the information to acquire a proper understanding. This gives the teacher a better insight into a student's ability and recognition of the areas that are of concern. Another benefit is that learning software can utilise all three learning techniques of hearing, seeing and doing which greatly reinforces acquisition. One of the difficulties in adopting the use of computers is in the selection of the most suitable software programs from the huge variety available. The selection process should involve verifying the accuracy of the information used in the program and confirmation of the program's effectiveness from practical experience. Computer-aided learning does seem to be the way of the future but I cannot see that it should ever become a stand-alone process. Computers are not perfect and there is nothing like having a teacher on hand to provide practical help when needed.

In conclusion, computers and teachers are both necessary in the classroom because they complement each other for the benefit of the students. (249 words)

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1.Computers can assist the educational process in many different ways.

计算机可以在很多方面辅助教学活动。

2.User-friendly software can be very beneficial as a learning aid for students and teachers.

用户友好型软件能够成为老师和学生非常得力的学习辅助工具。

3.Computer technology can represent a considerable cost for some schools.

计算机技术对于一些学校来说是一笔相当大的花费。

4.Selecting the most suitable programs for use in the classroom can be difficult.

选择最适合课堂上使用的程序不容易。

5.Most computer learning programs are made easier with help from a teacher.

大多数计算机学习程序因为有老师的帮助而变得更简单。

节食

题目：节食

Students, especially girls, often like to lose weight by eating less or taking different kinds of medicine. Dieting has become an obsession for some people. What is your opinion about this obsession with dieting?

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Preventing an Obsession with Dieting

I believe the craving some young women have to copy what is promoted as the ideal figure for a woman is the cause of their obsession with excessive dieting. A great deal of media advertising makes use of young, slim, attractive women and it is understandably natural that some women want to copy what they see as the ideal role model.

Obsessive dieting certainly does happen, as is illustrated by the numerous articles in magazines about people suffering from anorexia. Almost exclusively, this obsession relates to younger women who are constantly bombarded with the supposedly ideal woman as depicted in women's fashion magazines, Most of these fashion models are very slim, some of them excessively so. There is nothing wrong with a sensible controlled diet aimed at losing some excess weight but, when the need to diet becomes an all consuming passions, that is when the danger occurs. Often, the people who become susceptible to the lure of the "perfect" figure are not aware of what is happening to them. Usually, preventing dieting becoming an obsession will depend on friends and relatives recognising the warning signs. As for preventing the basic cause of this problem, that is a much more complex issue as it involves the standard mores of the society and people being aware of their responsibilities. Education about the dangers of excessive dieting needs to be part of the solution for prevention.

In conclusion, an obsession with dieting can be prevented by friends and relatives of the dieter as well as an education campaign about the dangers of excessive dieting. (261 words)

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1.Young women can develop very strong desires to be like their idolized fashion models．

年轻女性可能会萌生强烈欲望，希望长成她们崇拜的时装模特儿的样子。

2.The advertising media promotes the idea of slim attractive women as role models.

广告媒体宣传这样的观念，即把苗条、有魅力的女子作为榜样。

3.There are many well publicised examples of women suffering from anorexia.

有很多女性患上厌食症的事例被广泛报道。

4.A sensible diet will help in losing weight but it must not be taken to the extreme.

合理的节食可以帮助人们减肥，但是不能走极端。

5.Friends and family are often the first people to notice the warning signs.

朋友和家人往往是最先发现健康警示的人。