新東方名師指導(dǎo)：四級(jí)考試寫作范文及點(diǎn)評(píng)

　　注：1. As is often pointed out by some people = Some people think that

　　2. “使……”不用make，而用keep, allow, offer

　　However, other people insist that television is a curse rather than a blessing. They argue that it has brought about many serious problems. The major one is its effects on young people. They are now so used to getting their information, education and entertainment from television that their literacy as well as physical ability has been greatly weakened. Even worse than that, vulgar commercials and indecent programs may cultivate their bad tastes, distort their viewpoints towards human life to such a degree that their minds might be corrupted.

　　In summary, television has both advantages and disadvantages. Whatever effects it has, one thing is certain, television in itself is neither good nor bad. It is the uses to which it is put that determines its value to society.

　　范文5. Travelling

　　People who like travelling have their reasons. They maintain that travelling can help them expand their scope of knowledge, especially geographical and historical learning. They go on to point out that touring will provide more chance for them to enjoy food and try on clothes that they otherwise cannot possible have.

　　注：geographical and historical 押尾韻，如：押頭韻 clear & clean

　　Those who dislike travelling have their reasons. They would argue that travelling means a considerable amount of money and energy. For example, traffic and accommodation require money and walking while seeing sights often tires you.

　　In practice, travelling does more good than harm. If your finance and health permit, you might as well do some travelling from time to time. It will at least enable you to get familiar with people and things that you will probably grow to like and love.

　　注：1. in practice = I think 2. does more good than harm 好處比壞處多，其他表達(dá)方法：be superior to/ inferior to 比如：the advantages are superior to the disadvantages 3. enable 使