十八 个人空间
017 Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.
自学和由老师教，哪个好?
教师受过培训，他们了解学生的问题，所以在进行辅导的时候系统有重点
(2)教师和学生进行交流，使学生能够迅速掌握知识
(3)教师提供了学习的方法，这在未来学生学习其他知识的时候都很有帮助
028 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
电视，报纸，杂志或其他媒体对诸如公众人物或名人倾注过多的关注，同意与否?
(1)媒体为了满足大众的好奇心(SATISFY THE CURIOSITY)，所以过分注重公众人物的报道。比如说，名人的食品和生活方式等等。
(2)媒体为了赚钱的需要，集中在公共人物的报道。
(3)媒体为了监督公众人物。所以经常报道他们的私生活。
044 Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
有人喜欢结伴而旅游。 有人喜欢单独旅游。
你喜欢哪个?
更喜欢和同伴旅行
(1)和同伴旅行，能够互相照顾，比较安全
(2)和同伴旅行，成本会比较低
(3)和同伴旅行，能够更好的观赏旅游景点
078 Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on a team or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
能够和团队一起工作比独立工作更重要吗?
(1)节省很多时间
(2)团队精神
(3)学习别人的思维方式
110 Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
有些人喜欢单独度过闲暇，
而另外有些人喜欢和朋友一起度过时间。
你喜欢哪个?
选择和朋友在一起
(1)能够获得更多的信息
(2)能够享受更多的快乐
(3)能够学习他们的思维方式
111 Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others choose to spend time with a large number of friends. Compare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
有些人喜欢和一个或两个朋友，而另外有些人喜欢和很多朋友一起度过时间。
你喜欢哪个?
选择和很多朋友在一起
(1)获得更多的信息。一两个朋友的信息是有限的，而很多朋友带来很多信息
(2)有更大的乐趣。开生日PARTY，请很多朋友，这样家里更热闹
(3)能够学习更多人的思维方式，或者团队精神。因为一两个相近朋友的思维比较一样，而未来我们要和很多不同的人一起工作，和很多朋友在一起对于培养思维和团队精神有帮助
135 Some high schools require all students to wear school uniFORMs. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
有些学校强制学生穿校服， 有些不要求。
你喜欢哪种?
同意穿校服
(1)保证学生的平等，对学生性格好
(2)学生可以更加关注于学习
(3)学校的形象很好
184 Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
有些人喜欢单独学习， 有些人喜欢和一群人一起学习。
你喜欢哪种?
(1)能够迅速了解自己不明白的地方
(2)学习别人的思维方式
(3)在学习中体会团队精神