1、大作文1题目：Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthyparents.To what extent do you agree or disagree?参考范文：Some feel that the children of low income families are better equipped to deal
2、with difficulties posed by the “real world” when they grow up and they also believe the privileged children of wealthy families are less fit to deal with these difficulties.The implications and veracity of this argument seem self-evident,but in fact require closer examination.The popular wisdom is t
3、hat children of poorer families learn early on the value of a buck ,and are thus naturally better suited to stretching money when times get tough in adulthood. Inversely, the children of wealthy families,thoseborn with a silver spoon in their mouths,are believed to be completely ignorant of the tent
4、imes erroneously expecting the same situation in adulthood.They are believed to be prone to overspending and financial irresponsibility. This belief,though logical,overlooks one key point which is,of course,education.The basis of this argument is,of course,knowing the value of money ,and the idea th
5、at children of the poor know this,and those of the wealthy do not.Who though,is in a better positionto teach their children the value of money,someone skilled in earning and keeping it,the wealthy parent,or someone who can not seem to acquire it,the poor parent? Both wealthy and poor children are eq
6、ually likely to acquire an education in money,whether it is formal,or in the school of hard knocks. Conversely, both children are as likely to ignore this education.A poor child may believe that one can get along,if not as easily,without wealthy.A wealthy child may be well trained by a parent steepe
7、din the knowledge of money management,the key to developing this skill is education.2题目 Everyone complains about taxes, yet think about what would happen if there were no longer an income tax. In a 250-word essay, discuss the positive effects of an income tax, the negative effects, or both.参考范文 It h
8、urts to look at a paycheck and see how much of it was taken out for income tax. That money could have paid some important bills. It is easy to dream of doing away with the income tax and keeping all that money for ourselves.If there were no income tax, however, the government would have a lot less t
9、o spend. The money we send to Washington seems to fall into a black hole and disappear. Actually, though, many people depend on it. The money pays the salaries of government employees, who provide services from drug control to highway building. It supports our military defense. Also, much of the mon
10、ey is returned to people in the form. of student loans, veterans benefits, and payments to farmers, for example. The government has been working to cut its budget lately. With every cut, someone complains loudly.So if the income tax were eliminated, other taxes would have to make up for it. Paying t
11、hose other taxes would also hurt. Sales taxes fall most heavily on poor people. Taxes on manufacturers only result in higher prices to consumers.Income taxes are not fun to pay. But doing without them would be worse. In my opinion, income taxes should be made as fair as possible. Then we each must “
12、bite the bullet“ and do our share.3 题目 Nowadays there is more and more TV advertisement, and there is a lot of misinformation in some of these advertisements. Some people think that consumers have the right to know the correct information and that government should restrict the contents of these adv
13、ertisements. What is your opinion?参考范文 No one can avoid being influenced by advertisements and advertising exerts a tremendous influence on us. Recently, there are people who are of the opinion that public has the right to know the correct information of the advertisements and government also should
14、 restrict the contents of these advertisements. Personally I agree with this opinion for the following reasons.In the first instance, consumers have the right to know the correct information before deciding on whether to buy them. Advertisements are highly information that helps people to make choic
15、e before they go to buy what they need. If the advertisement exaggerates the products it also will persuade people into buying things, which they dont really want.Secondly, any misleading advertisements will lead to the marketing tricks, causing chaos in the market. Too many misleading advertisement
16、s are barrio to distinguishing between decent products or products of bad quality. His bread in truth is made with soy flour, while he advertises it as white bread. These misleading information causes illegal competition.Last but not least, government should stipulate laws in consumers interests. Ac
17、cording to the laws, advertisements must be truthful. If the advertisements mislead consumers, government can impose great fine on them to set a lesson.In general, the role of advertisements is inevitable and undeniable. A good advertisement can be a bridge between business and consumers and helps k
18、eep business moving. So we need correct information and government also needs to restrict the contents of advertisements. Let misinformation of advertisements be far away from us.4 题目 Most people have dreams of one day becoming rich. But does the average person have the ability to make a lot of mone
19、y? Think about this question. Then write about 250 words describing your thoughts.参考范文 When lack of money prevents us from having something we want very much, it is tempting to dream of being rich. It is hard to keep in mind that Americans are already wealthy compared with people in many other parts
20、 of the world. Our modern conveniences would have been the envy of kings in times past. Just the same, most people would like a larger. Whether most people are capable of making a lot of money is another question.People in average circumstances can often get ahead through education, hard work, and c
21、areful money management. But getting ahead is not the same as actually becoming rich.Only a small percentage of Americans could be called truly wealthy. Some people joined this group from ordinary beginnings. Usually they have done it by carefully riding some major development in the economy on its
22、way up. In the past, great fortunes have been made in oil, steel, and railroads. Recently, some people have made millions in computers and real estate.Usually, though, it takes money to make money. Big investors often start rich and then get richer. Most of us cannot strike oil or start the next new
23、 technical breakthrough. Most people are not born into wealthy families, either. In America it certainly is possible to become more prosperous. But unless someone wins the lottery, real wealth is not very likely to come along.5 题目 Surveys show that more people get the news by watching television tha
24、n by reading the newspaper. Think about whether TV news shows are adequate as a persons only source of news. Write an essay of about 250 words that details your thoughts.参考范文 Television news shows are dramatic and interesting. Watching them is pleasant and does not require the effort of reading. If
25、television did not cover the news, some people would know nothing about what is going on in the world.However, television newscasters cover only the events that they have time for, and they prefer stories that include some dramatic pictures. Viewers are quickly bored with reporters who sit and talk
26、into the camera. As a result, a complicated story is often cut short.Newspapers and magazines do a better job of explaining complex events. They can include details, and a person with a special interest can take the time to read them. Others can stick to the headlines.Reading allows more freedom of
27、choice than television. The TV audience cannot decide which stories to watch. In broadcasting, “one size fits all“. However, a person who reads newspapers and magazines can choose to spend time on business, sports, health, or the school board election, depending on special interests.Television provi
28、des a useful glance at whats happening. However, a person who has individual interests and who wants the whole story needs newspapers and magazines as well.6 题目 For many years the nuclear family, consisting of father, mother, and children, was considered to be the normal family pattern in Chinas soc
29、iety. Yet in many other cultures and in our own in the past, three generations-grandparents, parents, and children-often have lived together. What are the advantages and disadvantages of three generations living together? Give specific examples in a 250-word essay.参考范文 Three generations living toget
30、her can have both financial and personal advantages. On the other hand, it can also have personal disadvantages.In years past and today, three generations have probably lived together mostly out of economic necessity or advantage. Sometimes a young family moves in with the older generation because t
31、he husband and wife cant afford a place of their own. Sometimes grandparents move in because they arent well enough or cant afford to live alone anymore. Occasionally, grandparents come to take care of the children so both parents can work. In times past, and sometimes today, three generations have
32、lived together because they all depended on the same farm or business.Usually these arrangements do help solve financial and practical problems. Everyone has a roof over his or her head. Children and old people in need of care are likely to get it. Often a family can get ahead financially by sharing
33、 the work and the bills. In addition, a strong sense of family and of belonging can develop in everyone.What may be harder to work out are questions of whos in charge. If grandparents dont let go of some authority, the middle generation is likely to resent it. On the other hand, ailing grandparents
34、may force their children to be parents to them and to their own children as well. If parents and grandparents disagree on discipline, children may be confused or angry.The personal disadvantages can be overcome. For three generations to live together successfully, everyones needs must be respected.7
35、 题目 Sports are very popular in todays society. Some people believe, Winning is the only thing. Others believe, “Its not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. Is there a way in sports in which both opponents could win a game? Lose a game? Detail your thoughts on this issue in an essay o
36、f about 250 words.参考范文 Sports include both national teams and the teams for the rest of us. The national teams are mainly concerned with winning and with money. The other teams are mainly concerned with winning and with money. The other teams provide different satisfactions.Being on a team helps peo
37、ple learn teamwork - to rely on others and to do their own part as well. Players learn both to win and to lose. When the team loses, the members learn that they can come back from a loss. They look for the reasons they were beaten, work on their weaknesses, and try again. When the team wins, the mem
38、bers can learn to be gracious winners and good sports.Sports are also for play. Most of us have work to do most of the time. Now and then we need to have fun. Sports can provide the time to relax.If a team helps people learn to work together, lose win, and have fun, its a winner regardless of the sc
39、ore. But if players on a winning team have not worked together, if they feel that winning makes them better than others, if there was no joy in the sport, those winners are losers.Having the winning score is important. Being a winner as a person is worth even more. As a convincing maxim of friendshi
40、p first and competition second suggests, we should adhere to equivalence of wining and losing.8 题目 Some people live in one community in their entire lives, others move at least once; some quite often. Compare and contrast moving to different parts of the country versus living in one community in you
41、r entire life. Write about 250 words.参考范文 Some people live in one community all their lives, while others move around almost as much as nomads. Both experiences have their advantages and disadvantages.People who stay in one spot can develop lifelong friendships, and such friends may lend a hand if t
42、rouble comes. They know each others life history, and they judge each other for the kind of person each is, not for the image each projects.Yet spending a lifetime in one location can also lock a person into a limited way of life. Personal change may become very difficult. People with few experience
43、s may develop a narrow outlook and find it hard to understand those who have different ethnic, racial, or religious backgrounds.On the other hand, moving to different parts of the country is usually stressful. A person may feel lost and uprooted in a place where streets, stores, schools, and churche
44、s all are different. At first there are no friends to help.However, those who do move learn that people in other places have a variety of outlooks. There is a chance to appreciate different ways of life and even to choose the way one likes best.For a person who moves to a different place year after
45、year, the disadvantages of moving probably outweigh the advantages. But a few moves are probably worth the effort. By staying in each place for a length of time, people can broaden their outlook but have enough time to make adjustment and form. friendships.9 题目 Materialism means placing great import
46、ance on material things such as clothes, property, and furniture. Many people complain that modern society is too materialistic. Are people in these times “what they own “or “what they are “? Explain your thoughts on the matter in an essay of about 250 words.参考范文 Many people complain that modern soc
47、iety is too materialistic. Other people, they say, place too great an importance on material property. Rather than value values, these critics insist, people today value things.There is no doubt that we live in a material, consumer-oriented society. In economic terms, consumers use products; in ever
48、yday language, they acquire things: TVs, cars, clothes, furniture. This kind of materialism can actually be good for a society since it helps create jobs. When people have jobs, they acquire self-respect along with the money they need to provide the material things they and their families require.It
49、 is true, on the other hand, that many people have taken healthy consumerism too far. Materialism is evident when an otherwise intelligent person goes into debt charging things that he or she cannot pay for. Materialism is evident when people insist on buying a particular designer label even though the same quality can be found in a cheaper product. Materialism is evident when people are judged and admired for what they own rather than what they are or can do.Even if society has gone too far in the direction of materialism, as some say, the individual person doesnt need to s
