2011.08.20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 table shows the number of temporary migrant workers in four countries (New Zealand, Australia, England and the America) and the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2003 and 2006.

【题目翻译】
表格中展示了四个国家（新西兰、澳大利亚、英国、美国）外来短期务工人数以及2003年至2006年期间务工人数在每1000人中所占的比重。

【图表题型】
本图表属于表格图形（Table）
【图表作文分析】
烤鸭们看到表格类型的小作文的时候一定要耐心和细心分析数据和内容，如四个国家不同数据的对比，2003年至2006年期间的趋势增减对比，从表格中横纵项数据中找出规律，然后归类总结，期间要注意表达的转换。

【议论文题目】Task 2
Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, it would cause a high level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

【题目翻译】
一些人认为如果警察佩戴枪支会提高社会上的暴力。多大程度上你是同意还是不同意这个观点？
【话题分类与题型】
本话题属社会类话题。
【话题评价】
“警察佩戴枪支”的话题在历年雅思考试中不算新题型，但在2011年来是首次出现。一般社会类文章都是反映当下时事，所以建议烤鸭们要多留意时事新闻，自己先获取第一手资料，到考试时碰到此类型话题就不会无话可说。

【结构与思路】
此文章属于传统的“半支持半反对型”题目，问的是to what extent do you agree or disagree，可采用对称式的写法，因题目问的是if，那中间段就把if的两种情况（即警察佩戴枪支是否会提高社会上的暴力）中“是”与“否”分别论证，最后结尾段给出自己观点即可。

【类似考题】
Unlike other countries, the police in the UK do not carry guns. Some think this leaves citizens unprotected, while others consider it reduces the overall level of violence in society. Give reasons for both sides of this argument and state your own opinion.

【范文赏析】（此文章属高分范文，仅供参考）

As opposed to the extensive use of weapons in the US, people in the UK, even the police are not allowed to take guns. Some people argue that it may trigger off insecurity of city dwellers, whereas others assert that it can eliminate the whole violence in the society. Hereby, I would like to discuss both perspectives in the following paragraphs.

Some people believe that the absence of carrying guns is disadvantageous in many aspects in any nations. It has been a trend that the violence is increasing in various parts of the world. More and more criminals these days carry guns and other dangerous weapons, but our police force only have pepper spray and batons for protection (as well as bullet proof vests). This is not enough of a deterrent, not enough in today’s society. If the police have proper equipment, such as, carrying a gun, they would hopefully not lose their lives and the residents will feel safer and better protected.

Others, however, hold the opinion that the police should not be allowed to carry guns. There have been plenty of cases that some robbers or thieves who commit crime but do not deserve death were shot down by police. Furthermore, some unqualified and irresponsible policemen may hurt some innocent citizens even to death when they are pursuing some culprits. Additionally, guns of police may often be lost and will touch off an even worse situation. And thus, it will reduce the overall violence in our society by not allowing guns to the police.

In conclusion, both opponents and proponents of such a practice have their respective reasons and justifications. However, as a person always expecting a peaceful life, I personally agree with the latter view. If the guns and some of other weapons would be totally restricted in the modern globe, the serious phenomenon of violence and other relevant behaviors would vanish. Hence, it is my sincere wish that governments of other countries would follow the example of the UK to avoid the whole violence in the world.