IELTS Writing Task 2. Agree. Save or Spend. 雅思写作2. 同意与否. 省钱还是花钱.

Sample Answer—Sentence by Sentence

The 1st sentence is at B2 and the 2nd is at C1 level.

( IELTS: B1, B2, C1, C2, X(not in ielts band); Green=Grammar )

1 The recent spread of the virus has caused our country to suffer a financial crisis, causing people to lose jobs or get a pay cut.

1 The recent pandemic has caused our country to suffer a financial crisis, causing people to lose jobs or get a pay cut.

最近的疫情使我国陷入金融危机，导致人们失业或减薪。

2 In times like these, I feel that it is better to save than to spend beyond what we really need, and I will explain why.

2 In times like these, I feel that it is better to save than to spend beyond our necessities, and I will explain why.

在这样的时候，我觉得存钱总比花在必需品之外好，我会解释原因

3 Firstly, saving up is a careful protection against the uncertainty approaching in the near future.

3 Firstly, saving up is a prudent safeguard against the uncertainty looming in the foreseeable future.

首先，储蓄是防范可预见未来不确定性的谨慎措施。

4 For example, at present, the whole world’s economy is depressing; a person might lose his job or his salary could possibly be reduced.

4 For example, presently, the whole world’s economy is bleak; a person might lose his job or get a reduction in his paycheck.

例如，目前，整个世界的经济都很惨淡，一个人可能会失业或薪水减少。

5 It is wise and careful to have some bank savings in this situation rather than borrowing from others.

5 It is wise and vigilant to have some bank savings for situations like this to not resort to borrowing from others.

在这种情况下，有一些银行存款是明智和警惕的，不要向别人借钱。

6 Additionally, I believe that a good form of discipline can be developed from regularly putting aside a specific sum of money.

此外，我相信，一个良好的纪律形式可以从定期拿出一笔特定的钱。

7 This form of self-discipline often enables a person to build up large amounts of money to buy a car or make a deposit for a house.

7 This form of self-control quite often enables a person to build up a sizeable amount of money to buy a car or put down a deposit for a house.

这种形式的自我控制常常能使一个人积累大量的钱来买车或存一笔钱买房。

8 Finally, let us be reminded that the current financial crisis was caused by a virus that has spread throughout the world.

最后，让我们记住，当前的金融危机是由一种在全世界传播的病毒引起的。

9 This infectious disease took some by surprise, causing people to fall sick and suffer through financial crisis.

9 This infectious disease victimized the ill-prepared, causing people to fall sick and suffer through financial turmoil.

这种传染病使准备不足的人受害，使人们生病，在金融风暴中受苦。

10 Having some savings to tie through such a confusing and gloomy situation does help a person gain some control over his life.

10 Having some savings to tie through such a chaotic and grim situation does help a person gain some control over his life.

有一些积蓄来应付这样一个混乱和严峻的局面确实有助于一个人在生活中获得一些控制。

11 Therefore, I feel that logical savings are a good cause of action against uncertainty in life.

11 Therefore, I feel that rational savings are a good cause of action against uncertainty in life.

因此，我觉得理性储蓄是对抗生活不确定性的一个很好的理由。

12 Admittedly, some people think differently and choose to live for the moment, thinking that perhaps tomorrow will take care of itself.

诚然，有些人有不同的想法，选择活在当下，认为也许明天会自己照顾自己。

13 While I believe that we should spend on daily essentials, it is foolish to throw caution to the wind.

13 While I believe that we should spend on daily essentials, it is unwise to throw caution to the wind.

虽然我认为我们应该把钱花在日常必需品上，但把谨慎抛诸脑后是不明智的。

14 To conclude, the wiser choice is to save as saving is a good form of discipline that can insure our future, handle unexpected situations and act as a guard against tragedy.

14 To conclude, the wiser choice is to save as saving is a good form of discipline that can safeguard our future, handle unforeseen situations and act as a buffer against setbacks.