托福機經2016.01.24寫作

Integrated writing task

Topic: 

在五大湖地區建風力發電是否有經濟/生態效應

Sample answer

 Reading:

同意

1. 可以促進經濟收益，促進就業

2. 淡水可以減少對機器的維護費用

3. 淡水可以循環，節約用水

Listening

反對

1. run the turbine 需要花很多錢，花銷遠遠超過收益，總體不會增加經濟收益

2. 淡水在冬天容易結冰，對風輪機損壞嚴重，因此維修費不會降低反而會更高

3. 風力機器需要在水中加入物質，會污染人們的飲用水源

Independent writing task

Essay question

In times of an economic crisis, in which area should governments reduce its spending? 1. Arts 2. Scientific research 3. Parks and public gardens.

【話題提示】

If a choice has to be made, in my opinion, the government should reduce its spending on arts.

Supporting idea:
1. It is significant for policy-makers to recognize the necessity of investing in scientific research because it exerts a far-reaching effect.
2. Funding for parks and public gardens provides an opportunity for people to engage in physical activities, which is considerably beneficial to health.

Sample answer

Supporting idea:

Furthermore, funding for parks and public gardens provides an opportunity for people to engage in physical activities, which is considerably beneficial to health. Nowadays, due to the sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating diet, overweight and obesity are epidemic problems across the world, and related conditions are on the rise. A primary focus of attention is providing environment where people can be physically active. Parks offer such an opportunity. In addition, health studies have shown that people who do regular exercise get a range of benefits when they are in natural settings, like parks and public gardens. These benefits include reduced risk of premature death; reduced risk of heart disease, hypertension, cancer; improved maintenance of muscle strength; weight loss and favorable redistribution of body fat; improved physical functioning. Therefore, when governments allocate fiscal spending on parks such as well-designed and well-maintained paths as well as attractive scenery, people can substantially improve their health and quality of life by doing moderate amounts of physical activity in their daily lives.