戴爾美語 Greg老師托福寫作範文分享 - 英檢

<< 精典題>>
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

The best way to relax is to spend time alone.

<< 論點解析>>
<< alone >>
freedom / no need to worry about others' concern
high efficiency / no need to coordinate with others
peace of mind
problem solving
take a trip / take exercise / dine out at a nice restaurant

<< not alone >>
problem solving
take a trip / take exercise / dine out at a nice restaurant
social animals / creatures
share feelings
exchange ideas

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relax 的同義表達法：
unwind escape from my hectic life
unbend snatch a moment of leisure (偷得浮生半日閒)
relieve pressure / stress
take a rest / break
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<< 參考答案>>
Without a doubt, people in modern society suffer great pressure
caused by the fast-paced life and are thus urgent to loosen their pent-up
stress by means of relaxing. Spending time alone can achieve that goal, but
in my viewpoint, the most ideal way to feel at ease is to spend time with
family and friends.
To start with, chatting with family members renders one relaxed. For
example, I myself am fond of talking to my parents. After dinner, we usually
lie comfortably on the sofa watching comedies. Besides laughing out loud,
we share with one another something interesting which has happened during
the day. Also, if any one of us has difficulties in study or work, we will
exchange our ideas, trying to offer our help. That makes me feel relieved
since there is always someone supporting me. Hence, the time spent with my
family is pleasant as well as relaxing.
In addition, when it comes to wiping out the unpleasant feelings of the
hectic life, friends must be mentioned. I deeply believe that playing sports
with friends is the most efficient formula for relaxation. After a hard-working
day, I take a fancy to playing basketball with my friends. I enjoy sweating
, shouting, and laughing with them. Without any pressure, we play with abandon.
Accordingly, the time spent with friends helps me not only become less tense
but regain the lost happiness of childhood.
Furthermore, humans are social creatures. Life will not be complete
without companionship. Take for instance my high school classmate Oscar,
who tended to be solitary then. During breaks he always walked alone,
listening to music with headphones, never uttering a word. He seemed indulged
in his world of happiness. However, he was just confined to his own world,
and we classmates secretly dubbed him "loner." Not until graduation did he
realize how lonely he was. Nevertheless, it is just too late. As a
consequence, it was being alone that led him to be lonesome.
As has been noted above, I hold a negative attitude toward the statement.
It may be true that spending time alone can assist one in sitting back and
secure more privacy. Yet companionship of others is what I value most and
the best method to make one relax.

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