学习雅思大作文

 

Adolescent Issues

 

Adolescence is an unsettling stage during which adolescents go through fundamental physical and psychological change. Some teens are at high risk for such behaviors as depression, dropping out of school, drug/ alcohol/tobacco use, violence and schools experience serious problems because of student behaviors.

 

Teen depression

 

Depression can be a transient response to many situations and stresses. In adolescents, depressed mood is common because of the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, the influence of sex hormones, and independence conflicts with parents.

 

It may also be a reaction to a disturbing event, such as the death of a friend or relative, a breakup with a boyfriend or girlfriend, or failure at school. Adolescents, who have low self-esteem, are highly self-critical, and who feel little sense of control over negative events are particularly at risk to become depressed when they experience stressful events.

 

Unrealistic academic, social or family expectations can create a strong sense of rejection and can lead to deep disappointment. When things go wrong at school or at home, teens often overreact. Many young people feel that life is not fair or that things never go their way. They feel stressed out and confused. To make matters worse, teens are bombarded by conflicting messages from parents, friends and society. Today's teens see more of what life has to offer both good and bad on television, at school, in magazines and on the Internet.

 

 

Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco abuse

 

Substance abuse is especially harmful to our youth. Youth's immature physical and psychological development makes them more susceptible than adults to the harmful effects of substance abuse. Behavior patterns that result from teen and preteen drug/ alcohol abuse often produce tragic consequences. Self-degradation, loss of control, disruptive conduct, and antisocial attitudes can cause untold harm to juveniles and their families.

 

School bully and violence

 

Bullying includes a wide variety of behaviors, but all involve a person or a group repeatedly trying to harm someone who is weaker or more vulnerable. It can involve direct attacks (such as hitting, threatening or intimidating, maliciously teasing and taunting, name-calling, making sexual remarks, and stealing or damaging belongings) or more subtle, indirect attacks (such as spreading rumors or encouraging others to reject or exclude someone).

 

 

题型分析

 

题型辨别：

 

经典题型1:

 

Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn the children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

 

论证型作文（Arguing）

 

题干特征：Some people think...(提出一种观点)

 

题眼特征：To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?(对一种观点的看法）

 

经典题型2:

 

Some people think it is beneficial for students to go to private secondary schools but other people think that it can have a negative effect. Discuss the two points and give your own opinion.

 

讨论型作文（Discussing）

 

题干特征：Some people think... Other people think...(提出两种观点)

 

题眼特征：Discuss the two points and give your own opinion. (对两种观点的看法)

 

上述两种题型是雅思写作中常见的两种出题方式：论证（Arguing）和讨论（Discussing）

 

上述上个题目尽管稍有不同，但都是要求对某些观点（一种或两种）进行思考并提出自己的看法。当我们对某种观点进行思考时，不能简单地凭自己的喜好或直觉得出结论，而要按照如此步骤有逻辑地判断：

 

1. 我的观点：同意？或者反对？

 

2. 我的理由：同意或反对的原因是……

 

3. 我的例子：比如说……

 

4. 我的结论

 

 

必备词汇

 

curricular adj.课程的

 

horizon n.地平线；（知识、思想等的）范围、视野

 

specialized knowledge 专业化知识

 

academic atmosphere 学术氛围

 

impart vt.给予（尤指抽象事物），传授，告知，透露

 

nurture n.养育，教育，教养 vt.养育，给予教养

 

advisor n.顾问；（美）（学生的）指导老师

 

methodology n.方法论，方法学，方法

 

teach somebody a lesson 给某人教训

 

profession n.职业，专业

 

occupation-specific training 专职训练

 

vocational education 职业教育

 

vocational skills geared to current practices in specific occupations 与现行方法相关的，用于特定职业的职业技能

 

acquire the knowledge/ skills 掌握知识/ 技能

 

career-specific training 专职培训

 

comprehensive university 综合性大学

 

enroll in 注册

 

Ivy League 常春藤大学联盟

 

register for class 注册上学

 

defer enrollment 推迟入学

 

apply to a school 申请学校

 

develop the basic skills 掌握最基本的技能

 

extracurricular adj. 课外的，业余的

 

integrated curriculum 综合课程

 

educational system 教育体系

 

learning environment 学习环境

 

tutor n. 家庭教师，（大学）指导教师，助教；监护人；辅导教师 v.辅导

 

guide n. 引导者；指南 vt. 指导，带领

 

mentor n. 贤明的顾问，导师，指导者

 

teaching practicum 教学实习

 

occupation n. 职业；占有，占有（房屋等）期间

 

occupation-specific adj. 职业专用的

 

practical knowledge 实践知识

 

career-oriented subjects 职业导向科目

 

academic education 学院教育

 

educational institution 教育机构

 

principal's office 校长办公室

 

get a copy of one's transcripts 成绩单副本

 

choose electives 选择选修课

 

be accepted/ admitted to a school 被学校接收

 

apply for a student visa 申请学生签证

 

individualized teaching/ instruction 个性化教学/ 教育

 

student-oriented/ centered education 以学生为导向/ 中心的教育

 

fulfill one's desire for knowledge 满足某人的求知欲

 

a whiz at... 某方面的奇才

 

fulfill one's potential 发挥潜能

 

teacher's pet 教师偏爱的学生

 

pass/fail a class 通过/ 没通过一个课程

 

further education 继续学习，深造

 

pursue further education 继续学习

 

diploma n. 文凭，毕业证书

 

teaching certificate 教师资格证

 

grant n. 助学金

 

compulsory adj. 必须做的；必修的；被强迫的，被强制的；义务的

 

a complete nerd 一个十足的书呆子

 

intelligence quotient= IQ 智商

 

learner-centered/ oriented 以学习者为中心/导向的

 

cram for test 考前突击复习，考前临时抱佛脚

 

get a degree 取得学位

 

take an exam 参加考试

 

coursework 课程作业

 

degree n.学历