21. In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

长寿原因：
1）医学的发展使得很多以前不可治愈的疾病能够治愈了
2）社会的进步减少了战争和人际冲突conflicts
3）技术的进步减少了生活的压力。
4）健康意识的增强使人们更关注自己的身体

22. We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important. 

好同事的品质：
1）乐于助人
2）为人真诚
3）易于合作
4）随和 

23. In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.
In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? 

不同意：
1）影响学习
2）不安全
3）带来社会问题

同意：
1）能够从工作中学习实际的经验，将书本的东西用到工作中
2）挣了钱，能够减轻父母的财政压力
3）学习更加合理的管理时间

24. A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay. 

广州：
1）发展很快
2）气候宜人
3）机会很多
但
1）治安很差
2）交通拥挤

25. It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. (0010) 
 
26. It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

支持：
1）可以丰富市民的文化生活。老年人打麻将，年轻人沉溺于网络游戏
2）可以促进经济发展。就业机会，房租，广告宣传，税收。

27. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

1）迫于生存压力
2）为适应环境
3）兴趣可以培养

28. 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.

同意：
一方面，报道名人私生活对公众没有正面效果。如对年轻人的影响。
另一方面，报道名人私生活对名人本身也没有正面效果。如：Princess Diana
结论：虽然很多人对这种报道感兴趣，但报纸不应当迎合这种好奇心

29. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

两种说法都符合事实

一方面：
1) 废气废物的排放正在污染空气和水
2) 臭氧层（ozone layer）正在变薄 
3) 全球变暖导致冰川融化，并导致各种自然灾害

另一方面：
1) 现代生活设施是人们的生活越来越舒适
2) 现代通讯和交通使人们天涯若比邻
3) 现代科技正在一一克服长期困扰人类的环保问题
我认为人类的活动更多的是在伤害地球。因为人们现在的舒适生活是以牺牲环境为代价的。

30. It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details in your answer.

支持：
1）解决附近居民子弟上学难的问题，从而解决家长的后顾之忧
2）促进社区文化的发展
3）提供就业机会