前两周有个学生跑来问我：老师，我觉得新闻跟我没啥关系，每天刷一遍就忘了，是不是干脆别看了？And guess what？！这道题就在上周考到了：
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
翻译成人话：有人觉得新闻跟自己的生活八竿子打不着，看报纸、看电视新闻就是浪费时间。你同意吗？
说“新闻跟我无关”的人，可能是被各种娱乐八卦、重复炒作的垃圾信息整烦了。这个感受，我懂。每天打开手机，满屏都是谁分手了、谁又胖了，确实让人想摔手机。但你不能因为吃了几个烂苹果，就说所有苹果都是坏的。
新闻到底跟我们有关系吗？
你想想：天气预报跟你有关系吗？油价上涨跟你有关系吗？你所在城市的学区政策调整跟你有关系吗？你家门口那条路要封闭施工三个月，跟你有关系吗？这些，都是新闻。
说新闻跟自己没关系的人，可能只是把“新闻”窄化成了“明星热搜”。真正的新闻，是你生活的那张网。
高分表达提前记一下：
- have a direct bearing on …（与……有直接关系）
- make informed decisions（做出明智的决定）
- a well-informed citizen（了解情况的公民）
- Far from being a waste of time, …（远非浪费时间，恰恰相反……）
来看一篇满分范文（约290词）
It is sometimes argued that reading newspapers or watching TV news programs is pointless, as the news has little to do with（和...没有什么关系）ordinary people’s lives. I strongly disagree with this view.
To begin with, news coverage(新闻报道) is closely connected to our daily decisions and well-being. Weather forecasts affect what we wear and whether we travel. Reports on inflation(通货膨胀), housing policies, or fuel prices directly influence household budgets(直接影响家庭预算). Traffic updates help us choose the best route to work. Without such information, people would struggle to plan effectively(努力制定有效的计划). Far from being a waste of time, staying informed about these practical matters saves money, time, and even lives.
Moreover, news plays a vital role in(起着至关重要的作用) building an engaged and responsible citizenry(积极参与和负责任的公民). When people follow political developments, public health announcements, or environmental issues, they are better equipped to participate in society — whether by voting wisely, following safety guidelines, or supporting community initiatives. A democracy(民主) without informed citizens is like a ship without a captain. Therefore, consuming news is not self-indulgent(自我放纵); it is a civic duty(公民义务).
That said, I admit that not all news content is valuable. Some media outlets prioritize celebrity gossip or sensationalized stories(优先考虑名人八卦或耸人听闻的故事) that have little impact on real life. Spending hours on such trivial(琐碎的) matters would indeed be wasteful. However, this reflects poor media choices, not the inherent worthlessness(固有的无价值性) of news itself. The sensible approach is to select reliable sources and focus on relevant topics.
In conclusion, news remains deeply relevant to everyday life and democratic participation(民主参与). While people should avoid low-quality content(避免低质量内容), dismissing(驳回) all news as a waste of time is both unrealistic and unwise.
这道题的考点其实很实在：你能不能区分“垃圾信息”和“有效信息”？能不能承认对方有道理的同时，把自己的观点站稳？
考场上遇到“to what extent do you agree or disagree”，记住一个原则：别走极端。完全同意或完全反对都很难写。最稳的路子是“大部分同意/反对 + 来一小段让步”。换句话说：别把话说死。这不仅是为作文加分，也是生活中挺重要的一个习惯。
