问答题
Directions: Study the following drawing carefully
and write an essay about the phenomenon. In the essay you should
1) describe the picture and interpret its meaning, and
2) give your comments on the phenomenon.
3) conclusion.
You should write at least 150 words.
1) describe the picture and interpret its meaning, and
2) give your comments on the phenomenon.
3) conclusion.
You should write at least 150 words.
【正确答案】
Nowadays, the word "lottery" is no longer a strange term to most Chinese. Some people buy national welfare lottery tickets, sports lottery and soccer lottery tickets from time to time. Though the chance of winning a fortune is very slim, buyers still go for it, because apart from grand prizes, the lottery means something more, to the individuals and society alike.
On one hand, the lottery raises funds for public causes. For instance, billions of dollars are collected by the welfare lottery each year, and go into the social security system to aid the old, the poor, the disabled, and the orphaned. Therefore, the lottery not only benefits several "lucky dogs", but more importantly, the country as a whole. Buying lottery tickets is fun for individuals. The public appreciates the high odds against them, which makes the lottery a kind of game. What's more, the buyers feel happy when they know they are contributing to society.
Nevertheless, playing the lottery may lead to a gambling psychology. Indeed, some people do get addicted, staying idle waiting for "easy money" Luckily, they only constitute the minority. After all, the lottery does more good than harm as long as it is dealt with properly.
Lottery Does More Good Than Harm
Nowadays, the word "lottery" is no longer a strange term to most Chinese. Some people buy national welfare lottery tickets, sports lottery and soccer lottery tickets from time to time. Though the chance of winning a fortune is very slim, buyers still go for it, because apart from grand prizes, the lottery means something more, to the individuals and society alike.
On one hand, the lottery raises funds for public causes. For instance, billions of dollars are collected by the welfare lottery each year, and go into the social security system to aid the old, the poor, the disabled, and the orphaned. Therefore, the lottery not only benefits several "lucky dogs", but more importantly, the country as a whole. Buying lottery tickets is fun for individuals. The public appreciates the high odds against them, which makes the lottery a kind of game. What's more, the buyers feel happy when they know they are contributing to society.
Nevertheless, playing the lottery may lead to a gambling psychology. Indeed, some people do get addicted, staying idle waiting for "easy money" Luckily, they only constitute the minority. After all, the lottery does more good than harm as long as it is dealt with properly.
【答案解析】[解析] 图画中表现的是许多人在购买彩票，因此第一段概括地描述了图画中的内容。但图画本身不是描述重点，应挖掘其深层含义，即购买彩票的意义。最后提出自己的想法并作出总结。