Task one：Task 1: The table below gives information about the amount of tax collected (as % of GDP) in five countries for 4years between 1975 and 2005.
思路提示：
1. 整體(ti) 來說，稅收對於(yu) GDP的貢獻都是在上升的
2. 整體(ti) 來說，瑞典對於(yu) 稅收的貢獻比例比其他幾個(ge) 國家都要高
3. 美國在1975年的稅收對GDP的貢獻是第二多的，後麵被日本超越，和土耳其一樣
4. 韓國，日本和土耳其在1975年的時候，比例相似，指導80年代後，三個(ge) 國家的稅收貢獻比例上升參考範文：
The table presents data on the percentage of tax revenue collected as a proportion of GDP in five countriesover four years: 1975, 1985, 1995, and 2005.
Overall, Sweden experienced asteadfast(穩定的) andsignificant(顯著的) increase in its tax-to-GDP ratio, whereas the USA’s figures remainedrelatively(相對地) stable. The other countries, including Korea, Japan, and Turkey, exhibitedvarying degrees【不同程度】of growth over the period, with Japan seeing the most notable increase among them.
Sweden consistently had the highest percentage of tax revenue, starting at 46% in 1975 and steadily rising to reach 70.1% by 2005. This marked the most substantial growth in the table. In contrast, the USA maintained a relatively stabletax-to-GDP ratio【稅收GDP比例】, beginning at 25.1% in 1975 and showing slight fluctuations,culminating【最終達到】at 27.4% in 2005.
Korea and Turkey followed somewhatsimilar patterns【相似的模式】. Korea’s tax revenue sharply increased from 15.1% in 1975 to 27% by 1985, after which it remainedlargely(大體(ti) 上) unchanged, finishing at 27.3% in 2005. Turkey, initially starting at 16.4% in 1975, experienced a decline to 15% by 1985, but then saw a steady rise to 27.4% in 2005, whichwas equivalent to【和。。相等】the USA's figure for that year.
Japan demonstrated the mostremarkable(顯著的) shiftafter Sweden. Beginning at 15% in 1975, its tax revenue increased gradually, peaking at 32.1% in 2005, reflectingasubstantial(大量的) riseover the period.
Task two：應當保護在城市和鄉(xiang) 村有曆史意義(yi) 的老建築，你多大程度上同意和不同意
參考素材：
Agree (同意)
Preservinghistorically significant buildings【有曆史意義(yi) 的建築】in both urban and rural areas is crucial for maintaining a connection to the past. These buildings serve astangible representations【有形的代表】of a community's heritage andcultural identity, {文化認同}offering future generations a sense of continuity and pride.
Historical architecture embodies uniqueartistic styles【藝術形式】and craftsmanship, {工藝} which can often be irreplaceable. By safeguarding these buildings, we are protecting not just structures, but alsoinvaluable cultural knowledge【無價(jia) 的文化知識】and creativity, {創造力} which can inspire future generations.
From a tourism perspective, the preservation of historical buildings can be a significant driver for the local economy.Iconic landmarks【標誌性的地標】attract visitors, fostering growth in the hospitality and service industries, {服務行業(ye) } contributing to the vitality of the community.
Disagree (不同意)
While historical buildings may hold sentimental and cultural value, they often representoutdated【過時的】architectural styles that may no longer meet the needs of modern living.Retaining such buildings【維持這些老建築】might hinder urban development and the creation of more functional spaces. {功能性空間}
The costs associated withmaintaining and restoring【修複】old buildings can beprohibitively expensive【貴到令人望而卻步】. Given limited resources, these funds could potentially be better spent on morepressing issues【緊急問題】, such as education, healthcare, or public infrastructure. {公共基礎設施}
In certain cases, preserving old buildings might limit the potential forurban renewal【鄉(xiang) 村改造】. Redeveloping an area for modern use could lead to more efficient land usage and better accommodation for a growing population. {土地利用}
Some historic buildings are located in areas prone to natural disasters orother hazards【其他危險】, and their preservation could present safety risks to residents. The high maintenance costs and the potential danger may outweigh the benefits of keeping such structures intact. {潛在危險}
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