2013年托福写作提高技巧：议论文（1）

　　1) 驳斥性议论文 – Discuss the pros and cons, advantages and advantages etc.

　　驳斥性议论文: 有争议的观点

　　w Should Capital Punishment be abolished? Anti-abortion = anti-killing pro-abortion pro-choice

　　w Does money mean everything?

　　w Although abuses of the system are inevitable, social welfare payments are essential to protect the rights citizens have to a guaranteed minimum income in a democratic society. Discuss

　　w Many people think the main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and it is the waste of resources and space to provide expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, DVD and video. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

　　范文：(加驳斥段)

　　Many people think the main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and it is the waste of resources and space to provide expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, DVD and video. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

　　Hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs are being increasingly introduced to public libraries. Some people start to argue that limited space and resources should not be wasted on these media. However, I personally think hi-tech media should be encouraged, for the good of both the libraries and the general public.(thesis statement)

　　First and foremost, people go to libraries in order to fulfill their thirst for knowledge and information, in which case the library itself has become the place where the latest technology is first introduced to the general public. The use of hi-tech media such as computer software enables people to get real life experiences of the latest technological achievements, which were once only read in books.

　　Furthermore, hi-tech media e.g. computer software, videos and DVDs can store information longer than traditional means. Since one of the major functions of libraries is to provide information, the longer the storage of information, the better.

　　In terms of space saving, hi-tech media can actually save space. Take for example the Encyclopedia Britannica, a traditional set consists of over 30 volumes and take about one complete shelf section to store all these volumes. But a small computer disc is enough to store all these information. This particular example clearly demonstrates the advantages of hi-tech media over traditional books and publicatons in views of space saving. In fact, if all information were stored by hi-tech media, the libraries could provide us with a lot more information.

　　Some people argue against hi-tech media. They say hi-tech media waste library space. They say so because they don’t really comprehend the words “hi-tech media”. Their arguments are really made out of ignorance. In my opinion, to argue against hi-tech media is comparable to argue against human development.

　　To sum up, hi-tech media have proved to be beneficail for both the library and the readers; it is an investment, which will be worthwhile in the future.