剑9 1-2
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a
foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Traditionally children have begun studying foreign languages at secondary
school,but introducing them earlier is recommended by some educationalists.
This policy has been adopted by some educational authorities or individual
schools,with both positive and negative outcomes.
The obvious argument in its favour is that young children pick up languages
much more easily than teenagers. Their brains are still programmed to acquire
their mother tongue, which facilitates leaning another language, and unlike
adolescents, they are not inhibited by self-consciousness.
The greater flexibility of the primary timetable allows for more frequent,shorter
sessions and for a play-centred approach, thus maintaining learners’
enthusiasm and progress. Their command of the language in late life will
benefit from this early exposure, while learning other languages subsequently
will be easier for them. They may also gain a better understanding of other
cultures.
There are,however, some disadvantages. Primary school teachers are
generalists, and may not have the necessary language skills themselves. If
specialists have to be brought in to deliver these sessions, the flexibility
referred to above is diminished, if primary language teaching is not
standardised, secondary schools could be faced with a great variety of levels
in different languages within their intake,resulting in a classroom experience
which undoes the earlier gains. There is no advantage if enthusiastic primary
pupils become demotivated as soon as they change r,these
issues can be addressed strategically within the policy adopted.
Anything which encourage language learning benefits society culturally and
economically, and early exposure to language learning contributes to this.
Young children’s innate abilities should be harnessed to make these benefits
more achievable.
剑9 2-1
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of
telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows the time spent by UK residents on different type of telephone
calls between 1995 and 2002.
Local fixed line calls were the highest throughout the period, rising from 72
billion minutes in 1995 to just under 90 billion in 1998. After peaking at 90
billion the following year, these calls had fallen back to the 1995 figure by
2002.
National and international fixed line calls grew steadily from 38 billion to 61
billion at the end of the period in question, though the growth slowed over the
last two years.
There was a dramatic increase in mobile calls from 2 billion to 46 billion
rise was particularly noticeable between 1999 and 2002, during
which time the use of mobile phone tripled.
To sum up, although local fixed line call were still the most popular in 2002, the
gap between the three categories had narrowed considerably over the second
half of the period in question.
剑9 3-2
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by
increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this
would have little effect on public health and that other measures are
required.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A problem of modern societies is the declining level of health in the general
population, with conflicting views on how to tackle this worrying trend. One
possible solution is to provide more sports facilities to encourage a more
active lifestyle.
Advocates of this believe that today’s sedentary lifestyle and stressful working
conditions mean that physical activity is no longer part of either our work or our
leisure time. If there were easy-to-reach local sports centres, we would be
more likely to make exercise a regular part of our lives, rather than just
collapsing in front of a screen every evening. The variety of sports that could
be offered would cater for all ages, levels of fitness and interests;those with
painful memories of PE at school might be happier in the swimming pool than
on the football pitch.
However, there may be better ways of tackling this problem. Interest in sport is
not universal, and additional facilities might simply attract the already fit, not
those who most need them. Physical activity could be encouraged relatively
cheaply, for example by installing exercise equipment in parks, as my local
council has done. This has the added benefit that parents and children often
use them together just for fun, which develops a positive attitude to exercise at
an early age.
As well as physical activity, high tax penalties could be imposed on high-fat
food products, tobacco and alcohol, as excessive consumption of any of these
contributes to poor health. Even improving public transport would help: it takes
longer to walk to the bus stop than to the car.
In my opinion,focusing on sports facilities is too narrow an approach and
would not have the desired results. People should be encouraged not only to
be more physically active but also to adopt a healthier lifestyle in general.
剑9 4-1
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption
of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows energy consumption in the US from 1980 to 2012, and
projected consumption to 2030.
Petrol and oil are the dominant fuel sources throughout this period, with 35
quadrillion (35q) units used in 1980, rising to 42q in 2012. Despite some initial
fluctuation. From 1995 there was a steady increase. This is expected to
continue, reaching 47q in 2030.
Consumption of energy derived from natural gas and coal is similar over the
period. From 20q and 15q respectively in 1980, gas showed an initial fall and
coal a gradual increase, with the two fuels equal between 1985 and 1990.
Consumption has fluctuated since 1990 but both now provide 24q. Coal is
predicted to increase steadily to 31q in 2030, whereas after 2014, gas will
remain stable at 25q.
In 1980, energy from nuclear, hydro-and solar/wind power was equal at only
r has risen by 3q, and solar/wind by 2. After slight increase,
hydropower has fallen back to the 1980 figure. It is expected to maintain this
level until 2030. While the others should rise slightly after 2025.
Overall, the US will continue to rely on fossil fuels, with sustainable and
nuclear energy sources remaining relatively insignificant.
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