2016年12月英語四級作文及翻譯(三十七)
Directions:
Write a composition entitled Lottery Does More Good than Harm. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chiness.
1.簡述彩票在中國的現狀;
2.闡述彩票的利弊;
3.你的看法。
Lottery Does More Good than Harm
Nowadays, lottery is no longer a strange term to most Chinese. Some people buy national welfare lottery, sports lottery and soccer lottery from time to time. Though the chance of winning a fortune is very slim， buyers still go for it, because apart from grand prizes, lottery means something more, to the individuals and society alike.
現在，彩票對中國人來說已經不再陌生。有些人有時會買國家福利彩票、體育彩票和足球彩票。盡管中獎的幾率微乎其微，彩民們仍然趨之若鶩。這是因為無論對個人還是社會，彩票不僅代表著巨額獎金，還有更多的意義。
On the one hand, lottery raises funds for public causes. For instance, billions of dollars are collected by welfare lottery each year, and go into the social security system in aiding the old, the poor, the disabled, and the orphaned. Therefore, lottery does not only benefit several "lucky dogs ", but more importantly, the country as a wbole. And on the other hand, buying lottery is fun for the individuals. The public appreciates tbe high odds against them, which makes lottery a kind of game.
一方面，彩票能募集更多的社會資金。例如，每年上億的福利彩票收入流入社會保障系統，幫助了眾多老弱病殘以及孤兒們。因此，彩票不僅讓個別的幸運兒發了大財，更重要的是，使整個國家受益。另一方面，買彩票也成為一種個人娛樂。社會大眾都意識到中獎的幾率小，所以更多地把買彩票當成游戲。
Nevertheless, some people suspect that lottery leads to a gambling psychology. Indeed, some people may get addicted, or stay idle for "easy money". Luckily, they only constitute tbe minority. After all, lottery does more good than harm as long as it is dealt with properly.(185 words)
不過，一些人擔心買彩票會引發賭博心理。確實有一部分人可能著迷上癮，無所事事只等天上掉錢。幸運的是他們只是少數。總之，只要用之有道，彩票還是利大于弊的。
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