8月8日雅思大作文示范写作 | 论发展与自然的平衡点

cokogu889

问AI · 钴矿开采的代价，怎样警示经济至上的隐患？



August 10,  2026
雅思作文真题直击  |  |  栏目推送说明


每场雅思考试之后，第一时间分享本场考试雅思A类大作文的范文权威解析。欢迎每周锁定。

本期作者：王瑜

2026年8月8日雅思大作文题目


Some people think that governments should focus on developing the economy. Others believe that protecting the natural environment is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.


一些人认为政府应该集中精力发展经济。其他人认为保护自然环境更重要。讨论两种观点并给出你自己的观点。


范文及解析

Introduction

When it comes to national development priorities, opinions diverge on whether governments should prioritize economic growth or environmental protection. This essay will argue that such a dichotomy is false and the society derives greatest benefit from a balanced emphasis on both fields.


解析
本段译文(translation)：


当谈到国家发展的优先事项时，人们对政府是应该优先考虑经济增长还是优先考虑环境保护存在分歧。本文将论证这种二分法是错误的，社会从平衡强调这两个领域中获得最大的利益。


不太常见的词汇(less common lexical items)：


❖ priorities n. 优先事项，重点
❖ diverge v. 分歧，相异
❖ dichotomy n. 二分法，对立分歧
❖ derives v. 获得，源于
❖ balanced adj. 平衡的，兼顾的

Body paragraph 1

On the one hand, priority on GDP paves the way for augmented living standards. With more inclusive policies—from pro-poor lending to infrastructure investment and funding for start-ups—more job opportunities can be created, while the increased income simultaneously enables citizens to upgrade their quality of life, which lies at the core of any policymaker's executive objectives. Besides development in how average people live, a country with strong economic gains also enjoys greater international clout. Funneling substantial funding to foreign poverty-stricken or plague-ridden areas perfectly illustrates how economic prowess can translate into more allies, which, in turn, helps to strengthen international competitiveness in maintaining global order on issues such as human rights, environmental protection and social justice.


解析
本段译文(translation)：


一方面，优先考虑GDP为提高生活水平铺平了道路。通过更具包容性的政策——从扶贫贷款到基础设施投资和初创企业融资——可以创造更多的就业机会，同时增加收入使公民能够提高生活质量，这是任何政策制定者的核心执行目标。除了人均生活水平的提高，一个国家的经济发展越快，其国际影响力也越大。向外国贫困或瘟疫肆虐的地区提供大量资金，完美地说明了经济实力如何转化为更多的盟友，这反过来又有助于加强在维护人权、环境保护和社会正义等问题上的全球秩序方面的国际竞争力。


不太常见的词汇(less common lexical items)：


❖ augmented adj. 提高的，增加的
❖ inclusive adj. 包容的，涵盖广泛的
❖ pro-poor adj. 有利于穷人的，扶贫的
❖ start-ups n. 初创企业，新创公司
❖ core n. 核心，中心
❖ policymaker n. 政策制定者，决策者
❖ executive objectives n. 行政目标，施政目标
❖ clout n. 影响力，势力
❖ funnel v. 输送，集中投入（资金或资源）
❖ poverty-stricken adj. 极度贫困的，赤贫的
❖ plague-ridden adj. 瘟疫肆虐的，受瘟疫困扰的
❖ allies n. 盟友，同盟国
❖ global order n. 国际秩序，全球秩序

Body paragraph 2

On the other hand, protecting Mother Nature offers what a sole priority on economy alone cannot. From a standpoint of living quality, a more sustainable environment facilitates public wellness by mitigating pollution-related illnesses and reducing extra medical expenses. Many studies have repeatedly highlighted a sharp rise in radiation-related diseases in some cobalt mining areas—where the mineral is essential for electric vehicle batteries—largely because local governments overemphasized economic gains while neglecting underground water system contAMInation and soil metal pollution during the extraction process. At the national level, placing greater value on ecological sustainability can prevent a country from missing out on future green technologies—EVs, batteries and renewables—which constitute the new economic battlefield. Without strong environmental policies, a country risks falling behind in innovation and global standard-setting.


解析
本段译文(translation)：


另一方面，保护自然母亲提供了单靠经济优先不能提供的东西。从生活质量的角度来看，一个更可持续的环境通过减少与污染有关的疾病和减少额外的医疗费用来促进公众健康。许多研究一再强调，在一些钴矿区，与辐射有关的疾病急剧上升，这主要是因为地方政府过分强调经济收益，而忽视了开采过程中地下水系统的污染和土壤金属的污染。钴矿是电动汽车电池的重要原料。在国家层面，更重视生态可持续性可以防止一个国家错过未来的绿色技术——电动汽车、电池和可再生能源——这些构成了新的经济战场。没有强有力的环境政策，一个国家就有可能在创新和全球标准制定方面落后。


不太常见的词汇(less common lexical items)：


❖ sustainable adj. 可持续的，能长期维持的
❖ public wellness n. 公众健康，公共福祉
❖ pollution-related illnesses n. 与污染相关的疾病
❖ medical expenses n. 医疗费用
❖ highlighted v. 强调，突出显示
❖ radiation-related adj. 与辐射相关的
❖ cobalt mining n. 钴矿开采
❖ overemphasized v. 过分强调，过度重视
❖ extraction n. 开采，提取，提炼
❖ missing out on v. 错过，错失（机会）
❖ green technologies n. 绿色技术，环保技术
❖ battlefield n. 战场，竞争领域
❖ falling behind v. 落后，掉队


Conclusion


So far, so clear: the economy and the environment are complementary, not contradictory. The wisest path forward lies in sustainable development that meets present needs without compromising future generations.


解析
本段译文(translation)：


到目前为止，一切都很清楚：经济和环境是互补的，而不是矛盾的。最明智的前进道路是可持续发展，既满足当前需要，又不损害子孙后代。


不太常见的词汇(less common lexical items)：


❖ complementary adj. 互补的，相辅相成的
❖ path forward n. 前进之路，未来的方向
❖ compromising v. 妥协，损害，危及