TOEFL 学习笔记 （writing 2）

单一观点 =>>

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

The only thing that the government can do for energy conservation is to increase the price of gasoline and electricity.

双观点=>>

prefer, better, or more important

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

It is better to use our personal knowledge and experience to solve problems, rather than asking other people for advice.

Some people prefer to spend money on something that lasts for a long time, such as an expensive piece of jewelry. Others

prefer to spend the money on something that provides a short-term pleasure such as a vacation. Which way would you prefer?

认真读题==>What ((discovery)) in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country?

discovery = 发现  invention = 发明

discovery ==> DNA double helix（螺旋）structure, the discovery of oil in the Middle East

不要用绝对化的词语，absolutely, definitely, completely, totally, entirely

upgrade(advance) the living standard = improve one's conversational ability（交流）= raise the cultural level（文化）

economic development 经济发展 job, employment opportunities 就业 tax revenue 税收 investment 投资

It can create more job(employment) opportunities.

A lot of investment can be attracted in this area.

It will be an important source of tax revenue for the local government.

It will help promote(stimulate) the area's economic development.

sense of achievement, sense of honor, ambition, motivation, wealth, pressure, stress

flexibility, high salary, stable incomes, rich work experience, more chances for promotion, generous benefit packages

Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer?

When it comes to job satisfaction and sense of achievement, a large company simply cannot compete with a small company.

Another important factor is that smaller companies also provide their employees great flexibility, unlike large companies.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

It is more important to use land for human needs such as farming, housing, and industry than to save it for endangered animals.

maintain the balance of ecosystem, achieve sustainable development, humankind's existence, the development of human society

Why do you think some people are attracted to do dangerous sports or other dangerous activities?

stand apart from the rest 与众不同  Daredevils(大胆的人) who constantly seek great excitement basically want to stand apart from the rest.

color one's dull and boring life

Some people are simply motivated by the sense of fun and excitement that will color their dull and boring life.

It can relieve people's pressure.

persistent, optimistic, independent, tolerant, aggressive, brave

brave(sample) => Christopher Columbus,  Neil Armstrong

national development, cultural transmission, social harmony

Which do you think the government should support: art or sport?

Art/sport is a global language. It can bridge social, cultural and religious divides.(分歧)