剑桥雅思9写作：Test1雅思写作task2真题+范文

　　You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

　　Write about the following topic:

　　Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.

　　Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

　　Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

　　Write at least 250 words.

　　参考范文

　　Under the fast globalization, learning a foreign language tends to be a necessary. Some even advocate that children should start a foreign language since their primary school. Personally, I reckon that this proposal will cause more harm other than benefits to children.

　　Admittedly, it will be much more advantageous for children to learn a new language at an early age. Scientists substantiate that young kids have already formed the cognitive capability to distinguish the foreign language from their mother tongue, let alone the children over 7 year-old. Indeed, children’s intrinsic curiosity and language gift can make it easier for them to master the foreign language compared with those who have get used to the pattern of their own language. Statistics present that most Swiss children can spontaneously master at least three languages since their 9, especially those half-breed.

　　However, the hazards brought by this practice might be greater. Initially, it will squeeze children’s time for other activities. Indeed, students at this age are supposed to cultivate a variety of interests and hobbies instead of learning a foreign language. Spending extra energy on language learning might not be such reasonable and worthwhile, since children’s spare time is actually limited. According to the theory of opportunity cost, children will probably identify their marvelous potential in other domains with the time which they spend on language, such as playing ball games or musical instruments. In addition, learning a foreign language too early might somehow frustrate children’s initiative. To some extent, language study is not as that simple as some people imagine, especially when relevant exams are involved in the process. Once they fail in approaching it at the very beginning, they may harbor an abhorrent attitude toward any other language, which goes against the initial purpose of the language learning.

　　To conclude, I am convinced that starting a foreign language from the primary school will bring more unrewarding consequences. I propose that they can do it when they have stronger study ability.