2008年12月大学英语六级考前作文预测：度假方式变化

　　2008年12月大学英语六级考前作文预测：度假方式变化
　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic How People Spend Their Holidays. You should write at least 150 words, and base your composition on the table and the outline given below:

Year	1990	1995	2000
Traveling	37%	51%	76%
Staying at home	63%	49%	24%

　　1、 根据上表，简要描述1990年、1995年、2000年某城市人们度假方式的情况及其变化;
　　2、 请说明发生这些变化的原因;
　　3、 得出结论。

　　How People Spend Their Holidays

　　As is clearly shown in the table that there was a dramatic change in the way people spent their holidays between 1990 and 2000. Especially, in 1990, 63% of people spent their holidays at home, while the figure decreased considerably to 24% in 2000. there are three reasons for this phenomenon.hxen.net
　　To begin with, with the development of market-oriented economy, people earn by far more money than they used to, making it possible for them to afford traveling expenses. In addition, people realize the importance of getting well-informed about the outside world in this modern era to develop their potential. For example, a traveller may encounter or talk with someone of a different cultural background so as to broaden his vision. Last but not least, by traveling outside, people are close to nature, which is not only beneficial to both their health and peace of mind. In short, more and more people take the occasion of holiday to travel outside and relax themselves.
　　As far as I am concerned, I prefer to go traveling instead of staying at home during holidays. On the one hand, I love meeting different people and take in some fresh ideas. On the other hand, it is agreed that the world is becoming a global village. No one could confine himself within his small circle of families or relatives. In brief, I have benefited a lot and will benefit more from traveling during the holidays.