1、雅思（写作）模拟试卷 220及答案与解析 1 Being a celebrity such as a famous film star or sports personality brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems? 2 On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the
2、 cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter describe the item you lost explain how you lost it tell the insurance company what you would like them to do 3 Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most peoples lives. Others
3、 think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 雅思（写作）模拟试卷 220答案与解析 1 【正确答案】 Every year a few new stars rise in entertainment industry as well as in other areas and a far big number of people are always dreaming
4、to be famous. There is a perception that the merits of being a celebrity come along with downsides. However, I believe that there are more benefits than problems brought about by being well-known. First and foremost, being famous basically means being wealthier. In my country, not only do quite a fe
5、w sports personalities make a fortune in their own area, but also they are paid millions of dollars to promote some brands. Actually manufacturers find the sales of the products are boosted when advertised by popular sportsmen or sportswomen as these talents have huge numbers of fans and followers.
6、Second, celebrities can enjoy some privileges that ordinary people can hardly imagine to experience. This is particularly true when a big event, like the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, is held and the entrance tickets are excessively demanded, the more famous a person is, the more likely he
7、or she can get the entry, because celebrities are the preferred guests wherever they show up. Admittedly, too much exposure to public means that celebrities can barely lead lives of an ordinary person and their behavior may be soon known worldwide. However, these problems can be countered by taking
8、precautious measures to minimize the negative effects, such as hiring body guards and using wits to talk. All in all, I think this difference between a celebrity and a normal person brings more pros than cons to most famous people. Therefore, why not fight everything possible for the difference? 2 【
9、正确答案】 Dear Mr. Smith, I bought travel insurance at your company to cover valuables last Monday before going for a holiday trip and now i am writing to claim for a lost phone. This is a white Iphone 4S 32G. I purchased it in Hong Kong with an invoice later found at my home, which says clearly the pur
10、chase date and the price (HKD 4,800). Unfortunately I lost it. This Tuesday when I was taking a boat on a river in Guilin, my tourist destination this time, I used the phone to take some photos and videos. Everything went well until I finished the boat ride. When I wanted to phone my family, i reali
11、sed I had lost it. immediately I rushed back to the boat, searching every possible corner, but I couldnt find it. i reported the case to the tour guide who registered for me at the local Lost and Found. I have repeatedly called the Lost and Found office, and there seems nothing I can do but activate
12、 the insurance policy. Would you please pay for the sum of money according to the terms included in the policy? All documents needed are attached with this letter. Thank you for your kind assistance. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, Fan Yang 3 【正确答案】 There are several stages
13、 in peoples lives: childhood, school, career or retirement. As to which is the happiest time, teenagers and adults may come up with reverse answers. I would like to examine these two age groups views first and then give mine as follows. Those who believe teenagers are the happiest have their sound r
14、easons. First of all, there is no need for teenagers to take any responsibility. They are supported financially and emotionally by their parents, and although they may be included in family decisions, they are not ultimately responsible. Another reason is that away from these serious concerns, young
15、 people have an active social life with their friends. For example, many boys hang out with friends, having fun together rather than exchanging information upon how to make a fortune. With all this to experience, teenagers see their parents lives as boring and stressful. However, the reverse is also
16、 true. In the first place, adults appreciate the joys of maturity, which may include a contented family life, long-lasting friendships and a satisfying career. For example, at work, many of them are challenged and stimulated by the increasing professional skills they acquire. In the second place, th
17、e maturity gives adults greater confidence in their own judgment. They are not afraid to express their opinion when others disagree. Last but not least, being financially independent is an advantage over the youngsters, it is easy to imagine how happy an adult is when he has spent their own earnings
18、 buying his first new car, while a child would timidly ask parents for some pocket money. Both these periods can be happy times, but I look back at my own teenage years with no desire to go back. Joys are appreciated when a big decision is made and later a good result is achieved. Obviously the adults usually are the decision-makers. In fact, decisionmaking requires wisdom and maturity, but teenagers, who tend to be followers, do not have sufficient life experiences to possess these qualities.
