2011.05.14雅思写作A类考试讲解
--环球教育 徐俏雯
【图表作文题目】Task 1
The charts show the proportion of different types of accommodations that travel makers take in three different years.
【题目翻译】
饼状图说的是人们出行会选择哪种住宿方式，分别有四种：在朋友或亲戚家住，野营，旅馆和租房子，分别比较了1988、1998和2008这三年的不同比例.
【图表题型】
本图表属于饼形图（Pie Chart）

【图表作文分析】
这场写作考试中的小作文考的是饼形图，与五月份第一场考试考的曲线图题型是不一样的。写饼形图需注意先确定一个参照物，体现总分关系，并且运用归类、比较极值等方法来进行写作。
【议论文题目】Task 2
Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
【题目翻译】
个人的贪欲和自私已经成为了现代社会的基础。一些人认为为了创造一个更美好的世界来居住，我们应该回到老的、更传统的尊重家庭和当地社会的价值观。你在多大程度上同意还是不同意?

【话题分类与题型】
本话题属抽象类话题。

【话题评价】
此次大作文终于不再继续讨论环保类话题，而是出现了抽象类的话题。虽然此话题在四月和五月的写作话题中属于新题型，但其实此类话题在04年的雅思考试中出现过。所以也是旧题再现。一再提醒烤鸭们，要注意往年雅思写作机经的复习。
【结构与思路】
此文是属于“半支持半反对型”题目，问的是to what extend do you agree or disagree，可采用一边倒的写法。既然是抽象类文章，那我们就举出具体的例子予以论证，化繁为简。下面给出文章思路。

【文章思路】
Introduction：重述背景知识，提出双方观点。给出自己观点，认为回到过去也不能根本解决问题。
Body 1：提出现代社会的个人贪欲与自私是由于竞争激烈所致。举出例子：如上班族，创业族。
Body 2：提出正是个人对财富的追求才促进了社会的发展。
Body 3：原始社会也有存在个人贪欲与利己的行为，即使回到过去也避免不了私利问题。
Conclusion：重申自己观点，提出真正的解决方法，人们应该加强个人道德理念，才能共建美好家园。

【范文赏析】
In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbing and self-concerned.
Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. We say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.
In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.
Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I personally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.
In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.
(此文章出自网络资源，仅做参考范文)