問：在雅思寫作考試中,在TASK TWO部分曾出現(xiàn)這樣一道考題大致如下: There is an issue of what are the purposes of the places like museums. Some people suggest that the government should invest a small amount of money, others think the museum is a financial burden to society. What is your opinion? And how should they be funded? 假設(shè)您是一名考生, 您會怎樣構(gòu)思和作答? 你可否寫一篇例文?

答: 現(xiàn)根據(jù)你提供的題目, 談一談我的寫作思路, 并提供一篇我寫的例文僅供參考。

首先, 我們來分析一下考題。題目是關(guān)于博物館的作用以及政府是否需要資助的問題, 有些人認(rèn)為政府應(yīng)給博物館提供一些資金,也有些人認(rèn)為博物館已成為政府的財政負(fù)擔(dān),你的觀點怎樣? 對博物館應(yīng)怎樣資助? 審題這一步非常重要,考生可將題目中的關(guān)鍵詞劃出以加深印象。此題要求考生就政府是否需要資助博物館的問題提出自己的分析, 根據(jù)題目類型, 考生要在較短的時間內(nèi)確定贊同或反對的觀點及論據(jù),這一般要根據(jù)個人的經(jīng)驗,選擇較為大眾化、內(nèi)容充實、容易表述的觀點,考生要盡量選擇符合西方人生活態(tài)度和對事物看法的論點, 這樣既安全又省力?？忌x擇的觀點要切忌過于瑣碎,也不要邏輯混亂。寫作時要注意結(jié)構(gòu)清晰,語言準(zhǔn)確精練,避免重復(fù),一氣呵成。同時,還要展示自己寫復(fù)雜句子的能力,這是高分作文的需要。以下是我根據(jù)自己的理解所寫的例文:

Currently a growing number of governments are investing some money in museums. Some people believe this will benefit the whole society while others maintain that the government should tighten its budget and spend the money on more important things. To my mind, the former view does make sense.

We can hardly lose sight of the fact that every country prides itself on the glory of its own history. Undoubtedly, the museum, which usually boasts a collection of objects of artistic and historical value, plays a vital role in recording a country’s history. By visiting museums, we can not only learn about our history and civilization, but gradually cultivate a sense of social responsibility, which normally stems from a clear understanding of mankind’s history. For instance, if young people come to know what their ancestors have contributed to the development of their country, they will be inspired to dedicate themselves to the economic well-being of society. Moreover, in the museum, they will also learn something that can not be acquired from books. In addition, revelling in nostalgic memories is likely to be a sort of great enjoyment and relaxation. Therefore, it will be beneficial to the whole society if the government takes the lead in funding museums.

However, we have to admit that some countries, especially poor ones, may have difficulty spending a large sum of money in this respect, but they are able to organize fundraising activities so that wealthy members of society can donate money to public facilities such as museums. As far as I know, this is common practice in many countries.

In the final analysis, it is quite clear that museums are treasure troves of mankind. The government, as well as the individuals, should endeavour to provide enough funds for them to be on the right track.

在上面的例文中,我使用的從句占了主體,同時使用了一些書面慣用語,如 We can hardly lose sight of the fact that…, boast a collection of objects of artistic and historical value, reveling in nostalgic memories, is likely to be…等等?？忌鷳?yīng)學(xué)會在考試時,加入一些語言 “亮點”, 也許在考官審評時會 “閃光”, 給全文增色。大家在平時的學(xué)習(xí)中一定要注意積累, 多背誦一些好的文章, 對提高寫作水平大有裨益。