Official Guide: Practice Test #2
Technology promises to make our lives easier, freeing up time for leisure pursuits. But the rapid pace of technological innovation and the split second processing capabilities of computers that can work virtually nonstop have made all of us feel rushed. We have adopted the relentless pace of the very machines that were supposed to simplify our lives, with the result that, whether at work or play, people do not feel like their lives have changed for the better.
Adapted from Karen Finucan, Life in the Fast Lane
Assignment: Do changes that make our lives easier not necessarily make them better? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.
Sample Essay - Score of 6
Throughout time mankind has strived to make his life easier. Whether it be through technology, science, or theories of social interaction every generation has made one contribution. From the idea of crop rotation to the cellular telephone mankind has advanced. It can be argued however, that not all of these advancements were beneficial. Many times people are accused of taking the easy way out, something that is looked down upon in todays society.
Consider, if you will, ancient Grecian Society. With hardly any of the technological or scientific advancements we have today, they were able to produce some of the greatest thinkers of all time. Socrates and Plato still influence modern philosophical thought. In addition, these men were well versed in all disciplines. They were thinkers, mathematicians, writers, scientists, artists and much more. Examine some other great men in history. Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest scientists and also one of the greatest artists of all time, he even invented and drew up early plans for the helicopter. These ancient men, without the technology and ease of life we have today, were able to produce some of the most prolific additions to human knowledge ever.
Now let us examine some men from our time. Bill Gates, while adding immensely to the pleasures and ease of mans life, did so only by forcefully destroying many fledgling companies and completely undermining our capitalistic market place. Very very few men in our time are leaders in more than one discipline. There are no scientists/artists or writer/mathematicians. Men, while being able to more deeply delve into a discipline, are now restricted to it. I attribute this to technology. We now have a life outside of our work. A life with computers, cars, movies, and dinner with the family from across the country. Mankind can no longer devote himself to his work. He has his work life, and his home life. While a cell phone allows me to talk to anyone from anywhere, it prevents me from being alone and fully concentrating.
While the internet allows me to look at websites from around the world, it prevents me from doing the work I set out to do. While technology and science have made mans life easier, they have not made it better. Man has become less productive and less devoted, partly, as a result of this newfound ease of life. Therefore, What makes our lives easier does not necessarily make them better.
体坛英语资讯:Carvajal says time is needed for a revolution at Real Madrid
国际英语资讯:French lawmakers approve Macrons emergency social measures to appease protestors
国际英语资讯:EU should open accession talks with North Macedonia: Montenegrin president
国际英语资讯:Switzerland, UK agree to citizen residency rights post-Brexit
体坛英语资讯:Palmeiras dump head coach Scolari
国内英语资讯:Top legislature schedules bi-monthly session
国内英语资讯:Xi stresses unity, striving for national rejuvenation at PRC anniversary reception
体坛英语资讯:USA still unbeaten in FIBA World Cup after routing Japan 98-45
烹饪时常见的10个错误,菜鸟必看
7岁小网红年入2200万美金 成最赚钱YouTube博主
Easter Day 复活节
国际英语资讯:Small political party withdraws from Moroccan govt
国际英语资讯:Brazilian Senate approves social security reform bill in first-round vote
如何用英语介绍昨晚天安门广场的联欢活动?
国内英语资讯:China Focus: Xi says no force can ever undermine Chinas status
俄罗斯要禁用微信、支付宝?但不限制国外游客
国际英语资讯:Bangladesh, India to sign agreements to boost bilateral cooperation
娱乐英语资讯:Renowned U.S. orchestra to celebrate Chinese musical culture with special concert
体坛英语资讯:Feature: A thousand years of history in one 42-second victory
国内英语资讯:Report on CPCs achievements delivered to overseas Chinese, HK, Macao compatriots
国际英语资讯:Pressure eases on British PM as opposition says confidence vote not coming this week
厉害了! 成都大学竟然开了一门爬树课!
体坛英语资讯:Chinese sports official ambiguous about hosting 2030 World Cup
国际英语资讯:Iran has underground tunnels for arms caches: IRGC commander
国际英语资讯:Turkey welcomes U.S. decision to withdraw troops from Syria
国际英语资讯:Brazils Lula refuses to move to semi-open prison
国内英语资讯:Chinese vice premier calls for intensified ecological protection along Yangtze River Economi
The Policy of Road and Belt 一带一路政策
体坛英语资讯:Kenyan Cheruiyot eyes on Tokyo Olympics marathon title
心理学:有偏见的人反而办事能力更强?
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |