Topic(题目)：
People learn in different ways. Some peoplelearn by doing things; other people learn by readingabout things; others learn by listening to people talkabout things. Which of these methods of learning isbest for you? Use specific examples to support yourchoice.
Model Essay(范文)：
The effectiveness of a learning method variesfrom person to person and also from activity toactivity. Learning by doing, learning by reading, and learning by listening all have the transferof information as their goal, but the information is transferred in very different ways in eachcase. Each has its benefits. In my own opinion, learning by doing is the method that works bestfor me.
Learning by doing works because it gives a learner first-hand experience. Other methodsare more passive; you're either listening to a conversation or trying to pay attention to wordson a page. However, learning by doing means actually participating in the activity. Can youimagine learning how to play a musical instrument form a book? As the saying goes, practicemakes perfect. Frankly, I can't think of a way that better ensures one has truly learned than byseeing and doing.
In contrast, reading makes learning less easy to visualize. Not only that, learning byreading often requires extra research, such as looking up unfamiliar words. Also, you mightnot be a good reader, or you might be learning in a second language. If so, you might find ithard to concentrate or become frustrated by the slow pace. So while reading is fun and usefulfor many people, for others it may not be the best way.
Learning by listening can be enjoyable. Lively debate is interesting, and interesting thingsare usually easier to learn about. Plus, unlike reading, you can ask questions if you don'tunderstand. However, as with reading, it is all too easy to become a passive listener and nottruly learn anything. If you get bored, you might even fall asleep while you're listening! Whenyou're actively participating in something, you're more likely to stay alert.
Overall, when it comes to learning. I believe that nothing substitutes for the first bandexperience that physically doing an activity provides.
重点单词 全部解释
concentrate['kɔnsntreit]v. 集中，专心，浓缩
alert[ə'lə:t]adj. 警觉的，灵敏的
lively['laivli]活泼的，活跃的，栩栩如生的，真实的
specific[spi'sifik]adj. 特殊的，明确的，具有特效的
contrast['kɔntræst,kən'træst]n. 差别，对比，对照物
v. 对比，成对照
listener['lisənə]n. 听者，听众
understand[.ʌndə'stænd]vt. 理解，懂，听说，获悉，将 ... 理解为，认为
debate[di'beit]n. 辩论，讨论
vt. 争论，思考
overall[əuvə'rɔ:l]adj. 全部的，全体的，一切在内的
band[bænd]n. 带，箍，波段
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