【正确答案】[范文] Why do People Like to Buy Lotteries? Nowadays, there exists all kinds of lotteries in our society, such as welfare lottery, sports lottery, computer lottery, and so forth. Everyone, men and women, old and young may buy lotteries. But why do so many people like to buy them? The following reasons can account for the popularity of lotteries. First of all, most people are trying their luck on lotteries. They have a long-cherished dream of making a big fortune overnight. What's more, there are some people who want to make donation to public welfare by buying lottery tickets. Moreover, some people buy them just for fun. As far as I am concerned, there are some risks in buying lotteries. People never should count on making a big fortune by buying lotteries. Besides, lotteries to some extent are similar to gambling, so people should not spend too much money and energy on them. In a word, people should keep a clear head when buying lotteries.

【答案解析】该题属于现象解释型作文。要求对某一社会现象进行解释并加以评论，其基本结构是：首先说明现状；其次阐述这种现状产生或存在的原因；最后做出分析，提出建议或总结观点。 第一段：描述目前社会上很多人喜欢购买彩票。 第二段：具体分析产生这一现象的原因。 第三段：给出自己的建议。 [参考译文] 为什么人们喜欢购买彩票? 如今，在我们的社会中存在着各种各样的彩票，如福利彩票、体育彩票、电脑彩票等。男女老少每个人都可以买彩票。但为什么如此多的人喜欢购买彩票呢? 以下原因可以解释彩票热。首先，大多数人碰碰运气投注彩票。他们梦寐以求一夜之间暴富。另外，有些人想要通过购买彩票捐赠公益事业。此外，有些人买彩票只是因为好玩。 就我而言，购买彩票是有一些风险的。人们不应该指望通过购买彩票赚大钱，此外，彩票在某种程度上类似于赌博，所以人们不应该在这上面花太多的金钱和精力。总之，人们购买彩票时应该保持清醒的头脑。