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All governments must make difficult decisionsabout how to spend their money and whichprojects to prioritize in place of others. Forexample, some governments have programs thatfocus on space exploration. They spend greatsums of money to train astronauts and buildspacecraft that can travel beyond Earth'satmosphere.Do you think that space explorationis a good use of a government's money andresources? Why or why not?Kelly:I don't think that governments should fund space exploration because it will be too costly to build spaceships and develop related technologies. Though space exploration tech costs billions, it doesn't offer direct benefits to most people, which makes its funding a controversial issue.Andrew:University education is a superior choice due to its comprehensive and specialized nature. While certification programs offer quick training, universities provide a more in-depth understanding of a subject. They encourage critical thinking, research skills, and a broader knowledge base. University degrees often lead to higher earning potential and career opportunities.
审题注意点:
(1). 这道题在7.9日也刚考过。
(2). 审题注意点：
1.Do you think that governments should fund space exploration? Why or why not?比较传统的利弊题型。
2. government fund:联系团里讲解的政府投资思路/语料。
👩🏻🏫：这个题目从正面去写space travel的内容，需要有大量的知识储备，反而从政府角度会容易一些。
3. space travel:满足人类的好奇心。
4. space exploration:比如探索金星，火星上是否有生命，他们是如何变成现在这样的。是否有人类需要的资源：能源，空间资源。人类是否可以移民过去….
参考提纲一：
我同意kelly的观点。探索外太空会给政府带来沉重的经济负担。因为太空探索需要庞大的资金投入。比如，仅仅是修造一个太空飞船就需要上万的科学家，工程师和工人来多年的投入。 但是，另一方面，政府的资金是有限的。如果花了大量的资金在太空探索上，就没有足够的资金来投入其他更重要，更紧急的项目，比如教育，医疗和就业。所以，我觉得这不是一个好的政策。
参考提纲二：
我觉得这是一个好政策。投资外太空有利于现在的人类。比如，很多用于太空的科技也可以用于现在。比如纳米材料，做航天服的材料可以用在极端环境下工作的人类，比如沙漠和极地地区。
参考范文：
I agree with Kelly's perspective that governments should not allocate funds to space exploration.First, these ventures require massive financial investment, often running into billions, which would unduly strain a government's budget.For instance,developing a single advanced spaceship involves the collective expertise of numerous scientists, engineers, and builders, working for years and requiring highly specialized equipment and materials.
Second, the issue of budget constraints.Governments operateon limited budgetsand mustprioritize sectorsthat directly impact the well-being of their citizens,such as education, healthcare, and environmental protection. Allocating significant funds to space projects would inevitably mean reducing investment in these critical areas. This would have real-life implications;for instance,underfunded educational systems could affect the future prospects of young people relying on student loans, and insufficient healthcare could endanger the lives of vulnerable populations.
In conclusion, .... .
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教授：
We've been discussing the idea that human well-being is notnecessarily improved by ever-increasing production andconsumption of goods and services. Some people arguethat humans already consume too many goods, fromclothing to electronics to food: they believe that excessiveconsumption has created serious problems for humanity andeven the planet.Do you agree that excessive consumption-buying more than we truly need has become a seriousproblem? Why or why not?
Kelly:
I absolutely agree. We buy far more than we need, andthat can't continue indefinitely. For years people haveused shopping as a form of recreation. The productsbought on a whim are filling up landfills, and the energyexpended producing the goods has created a globalwarming crisis. We should start gradually reducingconsumption.
Andrew:I disagree with the idea that overconsumption is adramatic problem. l agree there is someoverconsumption, but it happens mostly with wealthypeople. l think in general almost everyone else alreadybuys only what they need. In fact, many people aroundthe world are not even able to obtain everything theyneed.
审题注意点:
(1). 这道题重复了24年11月12日/25年3月1日原题。
(2)_“excessive consumption 是个严重的问题”。需要我们证明/回答的是否是“严重的问题”.
--如果同意，我们可以回答是：是严重的问题的. 因为导致了…的恶果.
--如果不同意，我们可以回答：不是严重的问题。没什么坏影响。Or 实际上产生了好的结果。
(3). “excessive consumption”: 过度/过量消费。注意，这里并不是指购买正常生活所需要的衣食住行等消费。而是过量了，超出了正常的范畴。比如,双十一，或者美国“黑色星期五”的时候有很多人囤很多卫生纸巾，护肤品，零食，衣服，视频app的年卡等等… 这些超出自己目前需要的量，最后可能过期了还没用完的消费，才算是excessive consumption.当理解了excessive consumption 的核心含义，这个题目就好写了。
(4). 可行的思路
--同意导致了严重的问题。
(思路1)浪费了大量的资源。现在很多人会为了省钱discount, 一下子购买大量的产品。比如很多人在黑色星期五Black Friday 购买了一整年量的卫生纸，护肤品，洗发水等… 但是等到过期了还没用完。这不仅造成了物资的严重浪费，也多花了很多钱。比如我妈妈每年都会在black Friday 买很多日用品，每年在这一天的开支都达到了1000美元，导致我们家那个月只能吃三明治做午餐。但是几乎一大半都没有使用就被扔掉了。但是如果她在需要的时候才购买的话，至少可以少花一半。所以对于大部分普通消费者来说，带来了严重的浪费。
(思路2)浪费了大量的钱。现在很多人会乘着产品打折的时候，很冲动地购买一些自己根本不需要的产品因为觉得便宜。 比如为了旅行使用的大旅行箱，太阳镜。健身房的年卡。书籍… 但是实际上发现自己根本太忙没有时间去旅游。平时太累也只去过一两次的健身房。书也没翻开过… 这些不仅浪费了资源，也浪费了很多可以节省下来的钱。
(👩🏻🏫: 有多少人购买过自己从来没用过的东西。可以在下方留言。)
--不同意导致了严重的问题。
1. 帮助人们省钱。因为大部分产品都只在几个特殊的日子打折销售，如果人们抓住这些机会购买多一些产品，就可以节省大量的生活成本。比如在美国black Friday，几乎所有的产品都打5 折。人们可以省很多钱。
2.过度消费有利于刺激经济发展。这几年因为covid-19的影响，全球经济都在衰退。人民的收入在下降，导致很多人们不够购物。失去消费者的工厂也陆续倒闭，更多的人失业。刑场恶性循环。所以，如果人们愿意多购买一些产品，那么工厂就会有收入，减少失业，促进经济恢复.
👩🏻🏫：虽然这也是一个比较好想到的思路。但是, 建议大家在分析的时候，不要想得过于宏观。因为这样观点太大，对大家的逻辑思维和语言表达能力提升了很高的要求。
参考范文:
Excessive consumption often leads to significant problems, particularly waste.Discount salesare a prevalent tactic for retailers to increase sales.Sales events, like Black Friday in America, exemplify this issue.These sales, offering products at substantially reduced prices, entice customers tomake impulsive purchases. People oftenbuy in bulk,acquiring everything froma year's supply of necessities,such as tissues and oatmeal, to items that are ultimately unnecessary in their lives.
For instance,I recall purchasinga gym membership, only to realize that I lacked the time and energy to utilize it.This experience is not unique;many consumers find that at year's end, much of what they've bought is either expired or superfluous. Such excessive buying leads to not just physical waste, but also financial imprudence. The moneysquanderedon unneeded items could be more wisely spent on essentials or savings.
In conclusion,buying far more than necessary has detrimental effects, making it prudent tobudget expenditures carefully.（159字）
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Dr. Achebe:This week, we'll be discussing the future of education. Let's focus now on the following viewpoint: it is no longer useful to spend many years pursuing a traditional, specialized university degree in a single field, such as communications or economics. Instead, it makes more sense for most people to complete several shorter certification programs and earn certificates in, for example, project management, computer programming, graphic design, and so on.Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint? Why?ClaireI strongly support this approach because it aligns with the changing preferences of many individuals in the modern world who often wish to switch majors or career paths. Embracing certification programs allows people to explore and pursue the fields they are passionate about without the commitment of lengthy degree programs.PaulUniversity education is a superior choice due to its comprehensive and specialized nature. While certification programs offer quick training, universities provide a more in-depth understanding of a subject. They encourage critical thinking, research skills, and a broader knowledge base. University degrees often lead to higher earning potential and career opportunities.审题注意点:(1). 题目翻译：
教授：本周，我们将讨论教育的未来。现在让我们关注以下观点：在单一领域（如传播学或经济学）上花费多年时间追求传统的、专业的大学学位已经不再有用。相反，对于大多数人来说，完成几个较短的认证项目severalshortercertificationprograms并获得证书（例如，项目管理、计算机编程、平面设计等）更有意义。你同意还是不同意这个观点？为什么？
这道题关于项目式学习还是长期专业学习。但是切入点很多，题目也对“学历证书项目”提供了详细的解释。整个难度系数中等。这道题团里在最新一期课程day8也提供了论证练习.团里的同学考情来已经轻松.
(1).比较shorter的，拿证书式的certification program学习方式，比如厨师证...：
好处：
1. 时间比较短。方便人们换专业，选择到适合自己的专业= Claire. 尤其是很多工作人士，并没有那么多时间专门学习。
(比如，英国，香港的研究生其实也采用的这种项目制学习，只有一年。所以去学习的很多都是工作人士。)
2. 学费少。时间段，学费也相对低一些，减轻学生的经济负担。
(2).传统很详细很展开去学习一个学位degree的方式.：
好处：
1. 时间长。学习能够深入系统地学习。否则只能学习一些最基本的内容。比如，可以有更多的学习体验。而如果时间短，大部分只能在教室里听老师授课，为了拿证书填鸭式学习cram for examinations.
2. 时间长，学习压力也会小一些。如果时间段，学习压力会很大。（比如，老师在港中文读研的时候，一学年时间虽然段，但其实学习内容跟学习压力跟美国两年制学习是一样的。异常忙碌。 一学期的感觉是“开始了吗？已经结束了”）
3. 时间长，能够结识到更多的志同道合的朋友，扩展朋友圈。
参考提纲：
I concur with Andrew's the view that shorter, certification-based learning programsare superior totraditional degree programs. The primary reason is that shorter programs bettersuit the needsof today's professionals, especially given the rapid pace of technological change.
(站队+总观点+分论点)
One major advantage of shorter programs is their flexibility and accessibility.Many people in today's fast-paced society find that their skills quickly become outdated, requiring frequent updates.Take, for instance, the administrative workforce,where many secretaries fear that their roles may be overtaken by advanced Artificial Intelligence technologies that can efficiently manage schedules and draft contracts.In situations like these, going back to college for a full-time degree is often impracticalespecially for those juggling other commitmentssuch as childcare or mortgage payments.
(展开：原因+举例+对比)
Shorter programs offer a practical solution to this dilemma.Even the busiest working mother can find time overa couple of months to attend night classes or afford a brief period without income. These short courses often culminate in a certification exam that can be completed in a weekend,something unthinkable in a traditional educational setting that usually demands at least a year of full-time study.
(展开：对比.)
In conclusion,while traditional degree programs have their merits, shorter, more flexible learning options are better suited to meet the diverse needs of modern society.They offer a practical and efficient route for skill upgrading, making them a sensible choice for today's busy professionals.
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