4.12托福考前預測| 特朗普全球征稅：買國貨or進口貨？

昨天，特朗普再一次對全球征稅，導致全球股市震蕩。但這一政策的影響不僅(jin) 僅(jin) 到此，最終會(hui) 對我們(men) 每個(ge) 人的生活方方麵麵都有巨大影響。

因為(wei) 關(guan) 稅是保護本國產(chan) 業(ye) 的常見手段，但是也會(hui) 導致物價(jia) 上漲。Governments oftenimpose tariffstoshield local businesses fromforeign competition.Higher tariffsmay result ininflated prices for foreign products.

比如，我們(men) 每日用的醬油最主要原料-大豆，很大部分都進口自美國。

其次，美國人日常服飾大部分就是來自東(dong) 南亞(ya) 和中國的出口。

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所以在特朗普大喊“沒有通脹”的帖子下，熱評第一：Grok 告訴我，真的沒有通脹嗎？

對於(yu) 托福這個(ge) 比較緊跟時事的考試，老師從(cong) 題庫中特意挑選了一篇跟此相關(guan) 的題目，為(wei) 大家備考。

真題回憶

2020.8月/9月家考：

People should buy things made in their own country, even if they cost more than the same things that are made elsewhere.

⭕️大家要注意： 這是之前的一個(ge) 老題，結合的是以前美國的情況： 國內(nei) 的產(chan) 品比國外的貴。

可行的思路：

(聯係團裏講解過的寫(xie) 作常用分析角度)

1.錢。買(mai) 國外的產(chan) 品人們(men) 可以省錢，降低生活成本。買(mai) 國內(nei) 產(chan) 品會(hui) 更貴，給普通人增加經濟負擔。

2.方便。購買(mai) 國內(nei) 產(chan) 品更方便一些：附近超時就可以購買(mai) 。售後維修也很方便，比如汽車。 進口產(chan) 品有時候要在專(zhuan) 門的商店才能買(mai) 到。

3.質量。比如手機，電腦，汽車等，哪個(ge) 會(hui) 更好一些?

4. 對國家經濟的影響。購買(mai) 國內(nei) 產(chan) 品，是否支持本地經濟發展？

為(wei) 了結合現在的情況，老師特意挑選了：有利於(yu) 發展國家經濟，雖然會(hui) 提升生活成本。

參考範文

I agree with the statement that people shouldprioritizebuying products made in their own country, even if they are more expensive thanexported alternatives.

First, purchasing domestic goods helps strengthen the local economy.

When consumers choose products made domestically instead of those imported from other countries, local factories and businesses can earnenough profit to expand, hire more workers, and boost the overall economy.

In contrast,if consumers mainly support cheaper foreign products, domestic companies—especially those facing lower labor or material costs abroad—may struggle to survive. This could lead to factory closures and mass unemployment.

For instance,several industrial regions around the Great Lakes in the United States have declined economically after losing their car and steel industries toglobal competitors such as Japan and China.

Admittedly, buying domestically produced goods can be more expensive, which mayincrease the financial burden on ordinary consumers—especiallythose already dealing with rising rents and stagnant wages.

However, this short-term sacrifice is worthwhile for long-term national prosperity. When domestic companies recover and succeed, people will benefit fromhigher wages, more stable job markets, and improved social services funded by increased tax revenue. Therefore, supporting local products not only helps individual businesses but also creates a stronger and more resilient economy for everyone.