托福写作模板：当今的学生是否更关心政治

　　题目：当今的学生是否更关心政治

　　Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

　　Students are more interested in politics today than they were in the past.

　　Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

　　范文1：Argument 1 (for)

　　Students today are more interested in politics than students were in the past. The methods of presenting politics to the general audience have changed. Now that it is more entertaining and easier to watch the progress of local and international events, students have a greater desire to follow political issues.

　　In the past, political issues were considered serious topics that needed to be treated with dignity and respect. That attitude has changed in recent years, so that now political events such as debates are colorful spectacles designed to engage and entertain. Politicians are often viewed asamusing and mocked by actors and the media. As a result, students enjoy seeing what antics the politicians are up to. This new attitude is a far cry from the dry, solemn tone of yesteryear.

　　Not only are political proceedings considered more entertaining, but they are also easier to access now than they were in the past. It is easy to look up issues on the internet or smart phones, so students can read about political events at any time. They do not have to buy a newspaper ordedicate a certain time to watching news on the television. Instead, they can read on the bus or while waiting to meet a friend. In fact, social media also rapidly spreads news about political events, allowing the news to reach millions more students than it would have in the past.

　　At the same time that technology makes news about politics more accessible, it encourages more awareness of events so that students do not feel left behind. Students want to follow issues so that they can converse in witty ways with their friends. They do not want to appear “out of the loop,” so they read up on what is happening. They take time to scan headlines and watch videos so that they are able to discuss such things with their peers.

　　Today, politics are presented as diverting and entertaining. New technology makes it easier for students to access news. In turn, students have more of a desire to learn about the news so they can keep up with their friends. As a result, students today follow politics much more than they did in the past.

　　the general audience

　　普通观众，大众

　　be viewed as XXX

　　被当做 XXX

　　be up to

　　从事于，忙于

　　be a far cry from the dry, solemn tone of yesteryear

　　与过去干巴巴的、严肃的语气大不相同

　　dedicate a certain time to do

　　花一定的时间去做

　　in witty ways

　　以诙谐的方式

　　out of the loop

　　在局外，在圈外