整体难度：中等
综合写作回忆
引进beavers 到英国@178期 Si
学术讨论写作
Dr. Achebe:In many countries, the standard workweek consists of eight hours of work each day for five days per week. Now, though, some people advocate a shorter workweek: a four-day workweek with no decrease in workers' pay. There are advantages and disadvantages to this of course.What is your opinion about instituting a shorter, four-day workweek, and why?
Andrew
I like that idea, but on one condition: that the workday is no longer than eight hours. have heard some plans require ten hours a day for a four-day week. Most employees would find that exhausting, and it could actually be counterproductive to tire out your workers. Yes to four-day weeks, but no to ten-hour days!
Claire
In my country, the workweek is Monday to Friday plus half a day on Saturday, so moving to a four-day workweek would be too drastic a change! Workers might struggle to complete their tasks in a four-day workweek. It seems less stressful to spread work out over more days rather than trying to condense it all into a shorter week.
(1). 这道题是以前海外考场的一道原题，在大陆考场应该第一次出现。
(2) 具体分析：
1.“工作时间”是一个常考的工作类话题的一个小分支，分析的角度也比较多，所以难度系数比较中等。
2.主流的分析角度/参考团里讲解的9大角度是：
个人层面：健康，压力；工作和生活平衡;上班开支(通勤费用+餐食..)….
工作层面：工作量，工作效率…
并且题目也明确了，每一天的工资也不会减少：no decrease in workers’ pay
参考范文:
Siding with Andrew’s perspective, I firmly support the implementation of a four-day workweek, as it benefits both employees and companies.
To begin with, this policy enables workers—especially working parents—to better manage the demands of both their jobs and personal lives. With three consecutive days off, they have sufficient time to complete household responsibilities, connect with friends, or engage in hobbies such as painting or exercising. More importantly, parents can dedicate meaningful time to their children—helping with homework, attending school events, or simply being present—without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. A longer weekend promotes emotional well-being and work-life balance, which are often neglected under the standard schedule.
Furthermore, companies stand to benefit from more focused and energized employees.When workers feel more in control of their personal time, they are less distracted and more productive at work. For example, an employee under stress from a divorce once made a costly mistake by misentering key details in a major contract. Had he been given adequate time to handle his personal matters over a longer weekend, such an error could have been prevented.
In conclusion, a four-day workweek enhances both employee satisfaction and company performance, making it a worthwhile policy for forward-thinking employers to consider.（205字）
第2套
难度：难
综合写作回忆
综合写作是sailing stone.
阅读三个观点: 1.风push这些stone. 2 .ice formation. ice sheet 的形成促使stone滑移3.人推的，play joke.
听力:
1.给个图显示groove很深，说了风吹应该是roll.那个痕迹更像push.而且再大的风也吹不动300kg的石头.
2. 沙漠里缺少groundwater.不足以形成icesheet. 还有只有晚上，温度会降至0度以下。白天，冰会melt.不足以支撑长时间的冰的存在。
3.没有支撑是人干的，没有脚印。有很多对动物的观察证明它们在推什么东西会在泥地里留下脚印。所以目前认为individuals做了这些事，不可能留不下一点痕迹。所以不可能是人干的。
@170期zha...
学术讨论写作
Doctor Diaz:Starting this week, we are going to discuss the effect that pollution has on our environment. Specifically, we will focus on the pollution of waterways, which has caused significant health problems around the world. Large amounts of plastics, industrial waste, and trash pollute the oceans and rivers. l want you to consider the following question:How much can individuals help solve the water pollution problem compared with large institutions such as corporations and governments? Please explain your position.
Andrew:Individual efforts will likely have little effect. lt is better to focuson large corporations that do the most damage to our waterways. Think of the oil companies that have spills and factory owners that dump chemicals into the waterways. Individuals pollute the water too, but companies have much more impact. Business leaders need to set examples for the community.Claire:I think individual people are the first step in solving the pollution problem. For example, when one person stops using harmful chemicals or helps clean up a local waterway, it can inspire others.They can use social media to spread the word and share examples of positive behavior. This can quickly become a grassroots movement for change.
1. 这套题目，包括综合和学术讨论写作，都重复了24.4.13日的原题。
2. “the water pollution problem”– 限定了题目分析的范围，要扣住”水污染”分析。
题目背景也阐释了水污染具体内容：Large amounts of plastics, industrial waste, and trash pollute the oceans and rivers. 大量的塑料，工业废物和垃圾污染了水和海洋。
这里告诉我们水污染的源头，减轻了我们写作难度。其中包括工厂，比如化工厂，医药工厂，采矿场等排放的污水、废水。也包括个人日常使用的垃圾、塑料等引起的污染。如果这些水不经处理直接排放到自然环境之中，就会造成大量的污染，影响生态和人们的日常使用。
3. 问题“How much can individuals help solve the water pollution problemcompared with large institutions such as corporations and governments?" 比起大企业和
政府，个人在解决水污染方面可以起多大的作用?
--这个题目跟传统的“比较“题目有明显的不同。我们回答的观点应该是：作用很小/企业和政府应该占主导作用。 or , 作用很大/能很大程度上解决水污染问题。
3. 可行的分论点：
这种题目的分析思路还是很常规：
个人作用小，因为个人的能力太有限了；水污染主要是工厂排放量大。
个人作用大：是因为所有人意识提升上来后，也会产生很大的影响。
跟团里在day19环境类作业题目思路一致：
个人的影响有限:
面对水污染，尤其是全球性的水污染，工厂和政府才有足够的资金和能力去提升对水的处理。而个人能做的事情很少。
or: --工厂的排放量大。如果他们提高生产工艺/技术，提高对水的利用or 污水处理，那么就会极大极少污水。个人造成的污染少。
个人的影响很大：--每家每户every household的水使用量总和是工厂的数倍. 所以，如果每个人都减少塑料的使用，合理处理日用化学品等，就会产生比工厂更大的影响。or: --个人保护水意识提升，也可以通过选票和购买行为等影响政府和公司的决策。
参考范文:
I believe individuals' engagement will play a bigger role in the treatment of polluted water than factories or even governments.Insignificant as individuals’ action seems at first glance, the collective efforts would make a bigger difference, for there are billions of people living in our planet, far exceeding the total number of big institutions combined.For example,by reducing the usage of disposable plastic products, carefully using chemical products, and installing water-efficient fixtures, households can significantly reduce the waste and pollution dumped into the sewage, keeping the water clean.The results of the Chinese campaign to deal with wastes serves as a solid testament.The initiative in China to enforce waste sorting has led to a significant decrease in plastic waste, as people are now required to separate recyclable plastics from other trash, reducing the amount of plastic entering our rivers and oceans. Clearly, the collective effort has helped China to eradicate the water pollution caused by plastic seemingly over night.
Whileindividual actions are crucial, it is also worth noting that factories play an indispensable role. However, compared to the scale of pollution they produce, individuals’ collective actions have a more profound impact.(194)
第3套
难度：中等
综合写作回忆
暂缺
学术讨论写作
DoctorIn the next few weeks, we'll be talking about urban traffic management. Let's begin by discussing one popular idea--creating car-free central zones. Some cities around the world have recently designated their downtown areas as being automobile-free which means that vehicles are not allowed to enter the city centers.
Do you think that more cities should make their central zones car-free？Why and why not?Claire:I support the idea of establishing car-free central zones because this will result in one important benefit for city residents-it will be better for their health. Instead of driving everywhere, people will be encouraged to walk or cycle more. It would be a great way to incorporate exercise into people's routines.
Paul:It sounds like a good idea, but I'm skeptical. My mian concern is that many businesses located in the city centers, such as shops and restaurants, may suffer because th customers will no longer be able to reach those businesses by car. For some customers, if they cann't drive, they won't go at all.审题注意点:这道题命中写作团 day18 政府话题的高频题目讲解。这也是写作团今年第10次命中原题！
1."designated their downtown areas as being automobile-free which means that vehicles are not allowed to enter the city centers."这里指的是，在市中心city centers 建立“禁车区”，其实也就是我们日常说的“步行街”。
大家可以联系生活中的现实去分析。eg. 成都同学都知道太古里-春熙路外围交通有多堵，开车去有多不方便。
2. 可行的思路：
好处：
---有助于减少环境污染。因为市中心长时间的交通堵塞，汽车排放的废气会导致空气污染严重。
---方便人们出行。因为车辆多，道路很堵塞，即使自己开车到了市中心，也需要很难找到停车位，对drivers也很不方便。对pedestrian行人来说，也不方便。以前因为有车辆来往，占用很多道路。其次，甚至有的车辆会停到人行道上。行人pedestrian：总是要等很久才能过马路。
---Claire: 有利于人们健康。因为人们只有靠走路，有利于健康。
👩🏻🏫：这算是一个有些“奇特”的角度。大家能想到细节就可以站队。坏处：---影响市中心的商业。因为私家车无法直达，可能会一定程度上减少对市中心的人数。尤其是很多人是去购物。没人想提着大包小包，还要走一段很长一段才能到自己的车上。
(Peopleare loaded withbags from stores,only to realizethat they have to walk a considerable distance to reach their parked car. This inconvenience might discourage people from shopping in those areas altogether.)
👩🏻🏫：这也是Paul的思路，比较好写，大家可以同意。
参考范文:
参考范文一：Istrongly support this policy of establishing car-free zones in more cities.This is because such a policy canbenefit both pedestrians and drivers. In busy downtown areas, drivers often find them either stuck in a traffic jam or struggling to finda vacant parking spot/place. Meanwhile, pedestrians face challenges from fast-moving traffic and long queues of cars thatblock crosswalks(人行道),making crossing the road impossible while waiting for the traffic lights..By implementing a car-free zone, drivers might be encouraged to utilize public transport or even walk, reducing congestion. Pedestrians can enjoy safer and more relaxedstrolls, enhancing the overall urban experience. This policy, while requiring proper planning, could lead to a more sustainable and pleasant urban environment.
参考思路二：
Itotally applaud this policy of establishing car-free zones in more cities.This is because this policy helps to improve the environment downtown. Without the large number of private cars stuck there, the toxic exhaust they emit will be reduced to a minimum....
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