advice! Yours, Zeng Yang [答案] 14.【参考范文】

Why Do People Like to Buy Lotteries?

Nowadays, there are all kinds of lotteries in our society. Wherever you go, you will see the advertisements of lotteries on TV, on newspapers, in the streets and so on. These lotteries are divided into welfare lottery, sports lottery, computer lottery, and so on. Meanwhile, there are quite a few people buying them.

But why are there so many people buying lotteries? Why are the lotteries so popular? In my opinion, there are three reasons for this.

First, most people are trying their luck on lottery tickets. They have a long-cherished dream of making big money overnight. Second, some people just like it and it can make their life more colorful. Finally, there are some people who want to make donation to public welfare by buying lotteries.

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In modern society, with the improvement of the people’s living standard, some people form a habit of raising pets. Some raise small dogs or cats as their pets while others raise various birds or fishes as their pets. There are still even some people raising snakes and other unusual animals as their pets.

However, some people object to the idea of raising animals as pets. They think animals have the right to live a natural life like human beings. On the other hand, raising animals as pets have a negative influence on the surroundings. What’s more, some animals will spread some diseases. In my opinion, I do not like the idea to raise animals as pets. Animals have their own right to lead a life as they please. We should not ignore their natural right. In this way, we will live in a peaceful world in harmony with the other living creatures. [答案] 16.【参考范文】

Waste of Water Should Not Be Excused

As we all know, the world is short of clean water. In some mountainous areas water is more valuable than oil and sometimes many animals and even villagers die just because they can’t get enough water to drink. Farmers need water to irrigate their fields, but every year in some areas of the world, it rains little and farmers worry about how to water their fields. If they can’t get enough

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water they will never have a good harvest. Meanwhile, people in cities waste water every day. Some of them don’t realize how important it is to save water. So we must make it known to everyone that water is valuable. [答案] 17.【参考范文】

After the college entrance examination, some companies that sell learning products are always trying to do anything they can to make full use of Number One Scholars in order to sell their products.

In fact, it’s not easy for students to become Number One Scholars. Most of them succeed not because of the products, but their proper way of learning and hard work. Every student has his own way of studying, so the Number One Scholars’ experience may not be suitable for all the students. Most important of all, not all of these products are good enough to help us study. I do hope that Number One Scholars can think of the poor students instead of themselves only. [答案] 18.【参考范文】 Dear David,

I’m glad that you’ve noticed our efforts directed towards environmental protection. Thank you for your concern.

As too much use of plastic bags has caused serious white pollution, our government encourages us to use environment-friendly shopping bags. These bags are made of a variety of materials that can be easily treated when they become rubbish. Besides, they can be reused. More and more people in China have realized the advantages of such bags and started using them.

I believe that the wide use of these shopping bags can greatly improve our environment. This is one of the many steps we are taking to make our country an even cleaner place. Best wishes! Yours, Xu Yan

[答案] 19.【参考范文】 Dear Sir or Madam, I’m a student of Xinhua Middle School. I’m glad to learn that you want a few part-time English reporters. I’m quite interested in it.

I think I’m fit for the job. As a student, I’ve read a lot and have much knowledge in many fields. I’m fond of English and do well in both speaking and writing. Besides, I’m easy to get along with

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and enjoy working together with others. Above all, I once worked as a reporter for my school broadcasting station. So I’m sure I can do the job well if I get the position. I’m looking forward to your reply. Yours faithfully, Li Hua [答案] 20.【参考范文】

It’s true that at present it is a great challenge for university students to seek a good job after graduation. In face of lack of working experience and much pressure from society, some are willing to work for no pay to train themselves. They are thinking of gaining enough experience through exercitation in a company in summer holidays.

But to get more social skills, should university students give up asking for equal pay? I think they of course shouldn’t. First, they work for companies and it’s natural to receive equal pay. What’s more, what they live on is mainly from their family if they are not paid for their efforts. They spend the valuable time that they could do in study in working for companies. Isn’t time worth any reward? Even ordinary workers will get paid every day. [答案] 21.【参考范文】

People often say, “Eyes are the windows of soul. ”All of us understand the importance of the eyes. But how to protect eyesight still remains a question among us students.

If you want to take care of your eyesight, you must pay attention to the following points. Firstly, you should not use your eyes continuously for long periods. After you have read for a long time, about two hours or so, you take a rest by looking at something more distant. Secondly, you should keep your book about a foot away from your eyes when you read it. You should also keep in mind: “Don’t read in a dim light or in the sun; don’t read in a moving bus or in bed. ” Doing eye exercises regularly will help you keep good eyesight.

If you fail to keep these rules, you will become short-sighted sooner or later. [答案] 22.【参考范文】 June 8

Dear Mr. Green, I am very excited to learn that we are going to start a magazine together. It is indeed a wonderful idea and everyone hopes for its success.

I would like the magazine to have three columns:News, Teachers’ Advice and Students’ Voice.

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From the News column we can learn about what is going on in both of our schools. In Teachers’ Advice column, our teachers can give us such help as we may not be able to get in the classroom. Students’ Voice column will allow us to freely express our thoughts and feelings about our lives and studies.

I believe that this magazine will surely strengthen our ties, and I am looking forward to reading it. Yours faithfully, Li Hua [答案] 23.【参考范文】

Learning styles are very important to us all. As a saying goes, “Well begun is half done. ”So I think a good learner will get twice the result with half the effort. Perhaps a poor learner also has the desire to improve himself but doesn’t know how.

To be a good learner, one should have a proper study plan and be good at thinking and solving problems with the help of reference books, such as an English-Chinese dictionary. One also has to sum up what has been learned, seize every chance to learn and make use of all kinds of learning resources. Besides, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and one is supposed to be good both at work and rest. There is no doubt that sports are necessary after studying long time. Don’t forget that diligence and good methods are the key to success. [答案] 24.【参考范文】

My mother bought a sweater for me on my birthday. It is blue and made of wool. It fits me very well. I feel warm when I wear it. I often wear it at school. My classmates say that I look more handsome when I wear it.

I like my sweater very much. It always makes me think of my mother’s love for me. I will take good care of it. [答案] 25.【参考范文】 New Look of My Hometown

My hometown lies on the Changjiang river. It is a beautiful city. The climate here is warm with plenty of rain. There are green trees and beautiful flowers everywhere all the year round, which makes it look like a large garden.

In recent years, the economy of the city has been developing rapidly. The city is taking on a new look with high buildings, broad avenues and better surroundings. People’s living conditions are improving day by day. Many people have moved into new apartments and some even have cars of their own.

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I’m sure people in my hometown will work still harder to make my hometown more beautiful and our life happier. [答案] 26.【参考范文】 Sample 1:

Studying at home or abroad? Opinions vary from person to person. I prefer to study at home. In recent years, many students prefer to study abroad, which they think will do good to them. However, I’d like to study in my own country—China.

While studying in China, I can enjoy so many advantages. Firstly, I can stay with my family, my friends and all the people who I am familiar with. I will feel comfortable and relaxed all the time. Meanwhile, when I meet difficulties, I will always get help from them. Secondly, the cost of studying is reasonable. My parents can easily afford it to me. I’ll never worry about the money. Thirdly, we have our brilliant culture that we should treasure.

All in all, we can get good education in our own country. Now, do you still prefer to study abroad? Sample 2:

Studying at home or abroad? Opinions vary from person to person. I prefer to study abroad. There are many advantages in attending abroad.

First of all, I can learn more advanced knowledge of science and technology. For example, the IT in America is the best of all. After learning, I can make contributions to our country.

Second, I can learn and grow up in different cultures, which helps me broaden my views and understand the world better. I will visit a lot of places of interest and make lots of foreign friends. I believe it must be a wonderful experience.

Third, I can improve my oral English in a better learning environment.

In a word, studying abroad is good for my study as well as my life. I believe I can learn more than at home. So I prefer to study abroad. [答案] 27.【参考范文】

I am looking forward to the weekend. Having a good rest and reading some books are the most important weekend activities. Besides these two, I sometimes go shopping with my parents. Sometimes I go to visit my friends. I can also do something I like, such as watching TV, playing ping-pong, etc. I enjoy weekends very much because only on weekends can I find myself a true person but not only a student. [答案] 28.【参考范文】 Dear Sirs,

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