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顾家北 0813精品班作文
大作文
Many people think it is very important to protect the environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why do you think it is the case? What actions can be done to ensure that individuals protect the environment?
顾家北
Environmental problems have threatened the world but few people have chosen to take any action to deal with these problems, although they realise the impact of these environmental woes on their lives. We should implement some changes to improve the situation.
Many people spend money wisely, so they are not willing to purchase environmentally friendly products, de spite the fact that these products can help preserve the environment. These products are normally more expensive than conventional counterparts. For example, LED lighting devices are energy efficient, but normally charge consumers a higher price than traditional light bulbs. Electric cars are normally likely to cost more money than those vehicles powered by petrol. As consumers do not opt for these green products, it is not easy to conserve resources and reduce pollution.
Another reason is that many people are not willing to change their ways of life, even though these lifestyles can be harmful to the environment.
The use of electrical equipment has led to a sharp rise in electricity consumption, which means that the power generation sector has a higher demand for fossil fuels. People also prefer to travel by car, but car emissions can cause global warming, which is a threat to the environment. The reliance on different electronic products including mobile phones is another issue, since many of these products end up in landfill sites.
These problems can be tackled by two policies. Governments can enact laws to forbid those behaviours which can cause damage to the environment, such as disposing of waste carelessly. Those who drop litter should be fined, so the environmental impact of this behaviour can be reduced. Another solution is to offer subsidies to encourage people to go green. For example, those consumers who buy fuel efficient cars can be subsidised, so car emissions can be reduced significantly.
Currently, more and more people are aware of the importance of environmental protection but the public never give priority to protect environment during their daily life.
One reason accounts for the phenomenon is that people live carefully without spending their money on environmental products. Households live
with a tight budget are not willing to spend their money these products, whose prices are higher than other similar goods. For instance, LED lights are energy saving, but they are more expensive than incandescent bulbs. Similarly, prices of electric vehicles are higher than those of traditional vehicles averagely. For the sake of money, people quit buying green products and this is contrary to our purpose of environmental protection.
Another reason can be that people are not willing to change their living styles, which need to consume various kinds of energy. For example, electronic appliances consume electricity while driving consumes petrol. Especially those who are fond of plenty of materials consume more.
Personally, the government are supposed to establish relevant laws to ban citizens from doing detrimental behaviours to environment. Punishments are imperative for those who littered. On the other hand, it is also imperative for the government to give subsidies to encourage environmental protection. Some countries, such as China, provide subsidies for those who purchasing vehicles under 1.6L.
All in all, only through the joint efforts of government and individuals can we live in a sustainable environment.
Currently, a large proportion of children are exposed to an ocean of commercial advertisements day to day. I am on the side that the ads, which purposely incite kids to buy snacks, toys and electronic games, should be limited or even, banned.
Suppose that ads aim to kids were rectified, children will not request their parents to buy what they want day in and day out. Kids lack sensitivity to price, nevertheless, parents tend to satisfy their material needs. For instance, some children like expensive toys and girls are in favor of clothes. This will bring a heavy burden for the middle-class families. Only by minimize the impact of ads on kids can the problem be avoided.
Children may have eccentric behaviours and bad living habits due to the ads. Some kids are fans of fast food, since they see ads of it every day. Others are in bad temper, due to the violent games they play daily. The predominance o f games is also resulted from merchants’ propaganda. All these problems will influence the healthy growth process of kids both physically and mentally.
However, we cannot deny that some ads do have their advantages to kids. Some advertisements promote nutrient food, such as milk, wheat, etc. Meanwhile, some advertise books, games and educational toys. Parents, who are not familiar with these products, can have a comprehensive verdict according to advertisements.
In a nutshell, I strongly suggest the government ban ads whose target consumers are kids, especially if their products are harmful to children. But if the products the advertisements focus on are beneficial, then the ads should be allowed.
小作文
第一篇
The table illustrates the proportion of people who are laid off in Poland, Denmark, Germany, Italy and Hungary. The two colons are the figures of young people (aged from 15-24) and all citizens respectively.
The highest unemployment rate for young goes to Poland, which reaches 37% and is twice more than the rate of its overall rate 15%. Coming next is Italy. The proportion of its young citizens who are out of work is 23% and its unemployment of whole country comes to top at 18%. Hungary shows
mediocre rates of 21% and 17%. And German figures are 4% and 3% lower than Denmark respectively. Denmark keeps both figures lowest, with the unemployment rate for 15-24 age group 8% and for overall only 3%.
All of the five countries show 3~5% rates lower of overall unemployment than those of the young, except Poland which has the largest gap between the two figures.
第二篇
The bar charts provide us information about how families in an Asian country spent their money in 1998 and 2008.
A glance at the charts tells that expenditure on different goods in 2008 overweighed that in 1998 except that spent on clothes. People gave much more priority to spiritual enjoyment which lead to a huge increase of expenditure on holiday, eating out, reading (newspapers and magazines) and going to cinema, rising from 8% to 15%, 6% to 15%,3% to 8% and 3%to 5% respectively. The costs for electronic goods also increased from 12% to14% during the decade.
The only difference is expenditure on clothes which was totally opposite to the mainstream. The proportion of it was 10% in 1998; however it dropped to half of its original rates in 2008.
All in all, the past 10 years witnessed a huge change of the expenditure on various of aspects for households.
第三篇
The charts tell the proportion of different categories of house people live in three parts of Australia in 2001 and 2006.
In 2001, Victoria had 76% residents in house, 12% in semi-detached house, 11%in apartments and the rest in other types. In NSW, house also accounted for the largest part of 66%, with 10% and 13% in duplex and flat respectively. And more people lived in other kinds. Tasmania had largest proportion of house living population, which reaches 88%.
Five years later, the rates for house all dropped 2% in the three regions. As for semi-detached house, Victoria, NSW and Tasmania saw 1% increase, 1percent decrease and stability respectively. The figures of flat all had a slightly increase. And for the rest unmentioned types, they remained the same at 1% except NSW rose from 11% to 12%.
The table compares five European countries in terms of the proportions of unemployed people as well as the figures for those young people out of work.
Poland had the highest youth unemployment rate at 37%, nearly five times the level in Denmark. The levels of unemployment for young people were similar in other countries, with the highest seen in Italy 23% and the lowest in Germany at 17%.
It is clear from the table that in all these countries, the unemployment rate for the younger generation was higher than the overall unemployment figures. Interestingly, Poland, Germany, Italy and Hungary had similar unemployment rates, ranging between 15% and 18%. The figure for Denmark was significantly lower at 3%.
Overall, youth unemployment was more serious in Poland than in other countries. Denmark had the lowest figures for both youth unemployment and overall unemployment, while other countries had similar figures for these problems.
流程图写作
The chart illustrates how to use cocoa beans to produce several food items for customers.
Firstly, whole beans are carefully picking before drying in the shell. Then they are pressed into cocoa liquor, which is the main material of
the second stage. Then cocoa liquor is further pressed until it becomes a coca cake, which is directly sent to industry to make cakes and drinks or is sold to the consumer after grinded into cocoa powder. The cocoa liquor can also convert into cocoa and then be sent to relevant industry. Cocoa liquor, after further refining, mix with cocoa and sugar turns to industry chocolate. Finished chocolate products will be put on the shell, before the final process.
All in all, cocoa beans can be used to produce cocoa powder, chocolate products and ingredients for relevant industry through three simple stages starting from pre-processing raw material to final packaging for sell.
顾家北
The whole beans are picked at the first stage with shells removed, and then dried and pressed until cocoa liquor is created. This marks the start of the second stage, which involves three processes. The cocoa liquor can be used to make coca cakes in the first option. Another choice is the manufacture of cocoa, while cocoa liquor is refined in the third process to produce industrial chocolate.
In the final stage, these materials are processed further to create different end products for either corporate clients or ordinary consumers.
Coca cakes are ground into cocoa powder for individual consumers, or directly delivered to catering businesses which provide drinks and cakes. Cocoa in the second procedure mentioned earlier is also transported to these businesses. In contrast, the industrial chocolate is flavored with sugar, and finished chocolate products are subsequently available for consumers.
第一篇
The table provides us with data of the percentage of consumer expenditure on different items in five countries in 2002.
The biggest number existed in Turkey, where people spent 32.14% of their income on food, drink and tobacco, almost five times the number of percentage spent on clothing (6.63%) and eight times the figure of percentage spent on spiritual enjoyment. Coming next is Ireland, whose percentage of national consumer expenditure of eating was 28.91%. Costs for clothing and footwear accounted for only 6.43%, three times the expenditure of leisure and education. Spain took the third place though the proportion of its national consumer expenditure was the lowest (1.98%). Expenditure of food items in Spain accounted for 18.8%, threefold the figure of its clothing spending. Italy and Sweden citizens had small percentages of income spent on food(16.36%，15.77%)，only about half the
figure of Turkey. However, their clothing costs (9%, 5.4%) and spiritual pay-outs (3.2%, 3.22%) were relatively high.
In a nutshell, the percentages of national consumer expenditure by category in 2001 varied a lot among the five countries. But all shared some similarities, namely, largest proportion of expenditure on food, drink and tobacco and smallest percentage of leisure and education costs.
第二篇
The bar charts show the number of marriages and divorces in USA and marital status of American adults during the period of 1970 to 2000.
The number of marriages remained at 2.5 million in 1970 and 1980, after which it had a slightly decrease to 2 million in 2000. The divorces number started form 1 million in 1970 and suddenly increased to almost 1.5 million during that decade. Then it dropped to nearly 1 million in 1980 and finally reached to its start（1 million）.
The percentage of never married adults was 15% in 1970 and the figure inclined to 20% thirty years later. The proportions of both married and widowed adults saw drops during the three decades. Married adults
accounted for 70% in 1970 while the figure was less than 60% in 2000. As for divorce rate, it had a significant rise form nearly 0% to almost 10%.
All in all, the period from 1970 to 2000 witnessed a huge change of marriages and divorces in America. Both the total number and percentage of marriage decreased while the proportions of never married and divorced people saw an upward trend.
流程图
The two diagrams illustrate how to produce cement and how to use cement to produce concrete.
Cement production is relatively complex and uses two materials. Firstly, limestone and clay are placed in the crusher, where these materials are crushed by the crusher. Then powder is mixed by the mixer, before being heated by the rotating heater. At the next stage, heated powder is sent to the grind, where it is grounded into cement. And finally cement is packed in the bags.
Concrete production is relatively simple. 15% of cement, 10% of water, 25% of sand and 50% of gravel, namely small stones are mix in the concrete mixer, where they turned out to be concrete.
All in all, cement production includes 5 stages and the outcome cement is one of the four raw materials of the concrete production.
地图
The maps show how an area changed during the period of 1780 to 2000. In 1780, there were 100 homes located on the north-eastern corner with woods to the south. A river crossed the area from south to north with four farms in the middle of the region.
80 years later, the number of dwelling places doubled to 200, while the number of farms dropped by half and woods also shrank in size. A road was built in the north area, connecting the living place to the river. Another major change is that a bridge was constructed over the river.
In 2000, the number of homes suddenly increased to 500 and a newly built road, heading towards south replaced farm and woods area, which linked the dwelling places to the school and sports field in the south. Several shops opened to the right side of the downstream river with a wetland for birds to their south.
Overall, this area saw an increase in constructions such as dwelling places, schools and facilities, although farmland and forests were removed for new buildings and transport infrastructure.
大作文
We live in cities or towns which have museums displaying historical and cultural importance, but people do not visit them. Why do you think people
do not visit museums in their local areas？What is the importance of museums to society?
顾家北
Visiting museums is hardly a rewarding experience for many people, so they will not consider this option when they can spend leisure time on other activities. These museums do not organize new exhibitions that can keep up with the trends, or provide any form of entertainment like interactive games to attract the young audience. This is why a trip to a museum can hardly compete for attention with sports, picnics and parties. Another reason is that people can gather information about those artefacts on display on the Internet. They will increase knowledge about the stories behind and the cultural value of each item, without having to visiting the museum in person.
Museums can encourage visitors’ interest in their c ultural heritage and disseminate knowledge about a city o r a county’s cultural assets. Some exhibitions may show ancient utensils used by previous generations, so people who attend these exhibitions may have a good idea of how traditional food was cooked. Some historical documents and paintings might show the architectural style which used to predominate, and many visitors might be impressed by the architectural achievements of their ancestors. With such knowledge, these visitors may make an effort to preserve some traditions and keep some
old-fashioned cooking skills or building techniques alive.
Museums have also been operating as a center of learning, where young people can keep up to date with the cutting-edge technology in different fields. The aviation museums, for example, give children a glimpse of the airline industry and even space travel, including spaceships and equipment supporting astronauts who explored the outer space. The museum of archeology can show them how some species have died out, and possibly inspire them to do research in biology and extend our knowledge of how to preserve our ecosystem. They could not make contributions to social progress, if they did not have access to such knowledge.
Recently, an increasing number of people refused to pay a visit to museums in their local places. Personally, following reasons may account for the phenomenon.
Some people reckon museums as boring places so that they are never willing to visit. For example, the historical and cultural importance displayed there has never changed and there is no entertainment, such as interactive games. All these tend to left people a boring feeling. In contrast, people prefer to join some interesting activities such as ball games, picnic and dining out. Another reason is that nowadays people learn history and acquire science knowledge through internet rather than go to library in person. Information of the exhibition's the historical value and story can be easily accessed on line.
However, visiting museums play an important role in tradition inheriting. Ancient vessels provide us with traditional cooking methods while murals enable us to comprehend style of ancient architecture to some degree. It is advantageous for young people to pass on the culture if they have a good acknowledge of their own tradition by visiting museums.
Additionally, museums offer us the most advanced science and technology, which is beneficial to the development of the society. The latest development of space and universe in our country can be acquired in space museums and the young can understand the reason of creature extinction through visiting archaeology museums. Museums can motivate the interests
of the adolescents and the young will accelerates the development of society in the future.
Overall, visiting museums is of great significance for both the individuals’ comprehending of culture and the development of our society.
顾家北
Visiting museums is hardly a rewarding experience for many people, so they will not consider this option when they can spend leisure time on other activities. These museums do not organise new exhibitions that can keep up with the trends, or provide any form of entertainment like interactive games to attract the young audience. This is why a trip to a museum can hardly compete for attention with sports, picnics and parties. Another reason is that people can gather information about those artefacts on display on the Internet. They will increase knowledge about the stories behind and the cultural value of each item, without having to visiting the museum in person.
Museums can encourage visitors’ interest in their cultural heritage and disseminate knowledge about a city or a county’s cultural assets. Some exhibitions may show ancient utensils used by previous generations, so people who attend these exhibitions may have a good idea of how traditional
food was cooked. Some historical documents and paintings might show the architectural style which used to predominate, and many visitors might be impressed by the architectural achievements of their ancestors. With such knowledge, these visitors may make an effort to preserve some traditions and keep some old-fashioned cooking skills or building techniques alive.
Museums can also provide us with the latest technological advances, which is beneficial to the development of the society. For example, the aviation museums offer us latest knowledge of aeronautics while the archaeology museums help us comprehend the reason of extinction. This is why museums can not only motivate the interests of teenagers but also encourage them to study hard in a long run, which will accelerate the improvement of the society in the future. (Self-written paragraph)
The aviation museums spaceships, shuttles, astronauts, explore the outer space,
Some people think university education should provide students with skills of employment in the future while others believe that people should focus on academic study only. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion. People rely more on foreign products and imitate traditions and culture of other countries, which lead to a hard way to pass on their own culture. For instance, too much reliance on the foreign cosmetics will surely shrink the demand of domestic market, which requires the local industry to downsize work force and thus traditional ways of making up will be abandoned. Additionally, those who ar e in favor of celebrating others’ festivals tend to give less priority to their own traditions. This will put the intangible culture heritage form our ancestors in a dangerous situation.
Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on public services and facilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
翻译练习
1. 人们对政府赞助艺术（government sponsorship）有不同的看法，特别在
国家遇到预算问题的时候。

People have adopted different attitudes towards government sponsorship of arts, especially when their countries’ budgets are in the red.
2. 我觉得我们应该首先注重基础设施，只有政府有盈余的时候才去投资艺术。

Personally, we should give priority to the public services and facilities, while investment in arts is an option only when finance is surplus.
3. 很多人支持艺术的投资认为艺术可以让我们的城市更加地漂亮和吸引人。

Those who are in favor of arts investments harbor the idea that arts enable our city to be a more glorious and attractive one.
4. 艺术作品譬如说雕塑，绘画，塑像，可以让我们的公共场所，譬如说图书馆、地铁站、甚至公共厕所都非常地漂亮。

Art works, such as sculptures, paintings and statues, will add color to the public places, such as libraries, metro stations and even restrooms.
5. 如果艺术行业繁荣发展，城市的建筑也有各种风格，我们可以更好地享受城市的生活。

Prosperous development of arts will lead to various styles of architectures, thus we will enjoy a better city life.
6. 接触艺术让我们减少压力，也会让我们心情更好。

Arts will also load off our pressure and thus provide us with a better mood.
主体部分第二段
7. 虽然艺术如此重要, 很多人认为公共设施更加应该获得政府的资助。

Although art is of so great significance, a majority of people reckon that infrastructures are more imperative to be sponsored.
8. 普通公民对公共设施(譬如说, 水电供应, 学校, 图书馆, 道路)更感兴趣,这些设施对他们生活质量有直接的影响。

Common citizens are more conscious of public services (electricity and water supply, schools, libraries and roads), since these are what directly contribute to their living quality.
9. 好的卫生条件和获得干净水可以提高大众的健康和减少疾病，而学校和图书馆可以普及知识，提高人们的工作前景。

Access to sanitary condition and purified water can improve public’s fitness and decrease diseases while schools and libraries spread acknowledge so as to better their career prospects.
10. 相比之下，对于大部分人来说，雕塑、绘画或者歌剧是奢侈品（luxury items），不可能给他们带来什么实际的（tangible）好处。

In contrast, sculptures, paintings and operas are luxury items for the majority, which will never bring them any tangible advantages.
主体部分第三段
11. 我自己的看法是公共设施促进经济发展，从而使政府有钱去资助艺术。

As for my part, public facilities will enhance the economic development and enable the government to sponsor arts.
12. 譬如说，投资交通系统可以让人们上下班容易，提高生产力，而投资高铁和飞机场可以让物品运输更加方便。

For instance, investment in transportation system makes urban commute easier, while investment in high-speed rail and airport makes good transportation more convenient.
13. 有了这些设施，城市可以吸引投资，变得更加富裕，人们生活更好。

The city can attract more investments with these facilities and thus people will embrace a richer and better life.
14. 相比之下，投资艺术很多时候在短时间很难获得一个好的经济回报。

On the contrary, investment in art is hard to receive an economic reward in a short run.
15. 因此，我认为即便艺术让我们的城市更加美丽，我认为政府的重心应该是在公共设施上。

As a result, even though art makes our city more beautiful, I insist that the government should lay emphasis on public services and facilities. 顾家北
句1 Citizens hold different views about government sponsorship towards the art, especially when facing budget problems.
改：这个分词结构有歧义，不大清楚是修饰government，还是citizens
正：People have different views about government funding for the arts, especially when a country struggles with budget deficits.
句2 I reckon that we should give priority to infrastructures and then to invest in the art when having a surplus.
改：to invest 不清楚是否和前面的to对称，因为前面的to是个介词
正：I reckon that we should give priority to essential services and infrastructures and then fund the arts when governments have a budget surplus.
句3 Many people support to provide funds on arts, which can make our cities more appealing and attractive.
改：没有support to的表达; funds on 也不是习惯的表达
正：Many people support the public funds for the arts, which can make our cities more visually attractive.
句4 The work of art such as sculptures, painting and statues can make public places like library, metro station and even bathroom pretty. 改：library 这些名词都是可数名词，要加复数
正：It is true that artworks, including sculptures, paintings and statues can decorate public facilities such as libraries, metro stations, or even toilets, and increase the artistic appeal of these places.
句5 If the art industry developed prosperously, and the different buildings of cities also have the unique styles. And for the reason, we will enjoy the city life better.
改：developed时态不对；第一句话没有主句，有两个连词，
正：If the art industry prospers, cities have a mix of different architectural styles and we are more likely to enjoy urban life.
句6 If we are exposed to art, it can decrease our pressure and make our mood well.
改：well是个副词，一般make something+形容词
正：Exposure to artworks can reduce our pressure and put us in a good mood. 句7 Though the art is very important, many people think the public facilities should be focused more and should get the government sponsorship firstly.
改：focused more一般不这么表达；如果是art单独写，不需要用定冠词
正：Although the funding for the arts is important, many people would argue that public facilities deserve more of public money.
句8 Ordinary people are more interested in public facilities(such as water and electricity power, schools, libraries，roadways),which has a direct impact on their living standards.
改：一般当你列举几个名词的时候，要用and相连；定语从句的has和前面的名词不一致
正：Ordinary people are more interested in public facilities (such as water and electricity supply networks, schools, libraries and roads), which have a direct impact on their living standards.
句9 For example, good sanitation and clean water can improve people’s fitness and reduce disease and schools and libraries can popularize knowledge and give people a promising career.
改：disease可数名词，最好用复数；schools前面的and不恰当，因为太多并列的成分
正：For example, good sanitation and clean water can improve people’s health and reduce diseases, while schools and libraries can disseminate knowledge and improve young people’s job prospects.
句10 In contrast, works of art, such as paintings and operas, are luxury items to most people and are not likely to bring them tangible benefits. 改：operas不是works of art，所以不能作为works of art的例子
正：In contrast, sculptures, paintings and operas are luxury items to most people and are not likely to bring tangible benefits to them.
句11 From my perspective, governments need to support the public facilities first, and this can promote the economic development.
改：public facilities, economic development前面都不用加the，因为不用特指
正：In my view, improvements in public facilities can promote economy development so that the government can have enough money to invest in art. 句12 For example, investment in transport system make it easy for people to go to work, so the productivity can be improved, while investment in high-speed rails and airports can make transportation more easier. 改：system可数名词，要用冠词；investment make主谓不一致；more easier 没有这个表达。