托福作文范文：你需要老师吗

 　　Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Othersthink that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specificreasons to develop your essay.

　　Most of us can learn how to do something simple on our own with just a set of instructions.However, to learn about something more complex, it's always best to have a teacher.

　　Teachers bring with them varied¹ and useful backgrounds. They've been trained to teachindividuals in different ways depending on their style. For instance, omen² students learn betterby discussing a topic. Others learn more by writing about it. Teachers can help students learn inthe way that's best of each student. A textbook or a manual can only give you one way oflearning something. Plus they're only as helpful as your ability to understand them. A goodteacher can adapt her teaching to your needs.

　　Teachers help you focus on what you're learning. If you're learning something by yourself, it’seasy to become distracted, and go on to other activities. Teachers keep your attention on thesubject. They also approach a subject logically, taking it one step at a time. On your own, it'stempting to skip parts of the learning process you think you don’t need. That can binder³ yourability to really understand the subject.

　　Learning a subject on your own is a very narrow way of learning. You can only use theinformation you get from the textbook. With a teacher, you get the information in the writtenmaterials as well as the teacher's own knowledge of the topic. Teachers can also provide extramaterials to broaden the scope of what you're learning.

　　There's nothing wrong with studying on your own, and a learner can always benefit from somequiet study. For the best possible learning, though, a good teacher is the biggest help you canhave.

1 varied   

adj.多样的，多变化的

参考例句：

• The forms of art are many and varied.艺术的形式是多种多样的。
• The hotel has a varied programme of nightly entertainment.宾馆有各种晚间娱乐活动。

2 omen   

n.征兆，预兆；vt.预示

参考例句：

• The superstitious regard it as a bad omen.迷信的人认为那是一种恶兆。
• Could this at last be a good omen for peace?这是否终于可以视作和平的吉兆了？

3 binder   

n.包扎物，包扎工具；[法]临时契约；粘合剂；装订工

参考例句：

• The cloth flower snaps on with a special binder.这布花是用一种特殊的粘合剂固定住的。
• Purified water was used as liquid binder.纯净水作为液体粘合剂。