问答题
5. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then discuss the relationship between technology and the elderly. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
【正确答案】[范文]
As is depicted in the picture, instead of using modern technological products, ranging from the modern wash basin, bathing pool, washing machine to the toilet, an old man would rather keep his traditional ways, washing his face in a washbowl, washing clothes by hand and so on.
The picture embodies the seniors' anxiety over the rapid development of technology. Reasons accounting for this phenomenon are various. For one thing, the elderly have difficulty in learning new things since their memory no longer serves them well. For another, children of some elderly people lack patience in teaching them how to use modern technological facilities. Hence, the impatience of the young discourages the grey's enthusiasm even more.
The elders' anxiety about technological products not only affects the quality of their own life, but also adds burdens to their children. Therefore, some measures are needed to help the elderly. First and foremost, the aged should hold a belief that it is never too old to learn and thus keep enthusiasm for new things. What's more, the young must be patient enough to help the elders gain confidence and enthusiasm. Finally, more technology popularization activities should also be launched to familiarize elderly people with modern products.
Technology and the Elderly
As is depicted in the picture, instead of using modern technological products, ranging from the modern wash basin, bathing pool, washing machine to the toilet, an old man would rather keep his traditional ways, washing his face in a washbowl, washing clothes by hand and so on.
The picture embodies the seniors' anxiety over the rapid development of technology. Reasons accounting for this phenomenon are various. For one thing, the elderly have difficulty in learning new things since their memory no longer serves them well. For another, children of some elderly people lack patience in teaching them how to use modern technological facilities. Hence, the impatience of the young discourages the grey's enthusiasm even more.
The elders' anxiety about technological products not only affects the quality of their own life, but also adds burdens to their children. Therefore, some measures are needed to help the elderly. First and foremost, the aged should hold a belief that it is never too old to learn and thus keep enthusiasm for new things. What's more, the young must be patient enough to help the elders gain confidence and enthusiasm. Finally, more technology popularization activities should also be launched to familiarize elderly people with modern products.
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