2017年托福考试写作范文素材：诚实和善意的谎言

　　素材段落

　　As the truth is sometimes difficult to confront, there are times when a white lie or the absence of some key facts becomes appropriate. The problem is that people have different standards for when, why and how the truth is shaped. Thesedivergences will unavoidably cause miscommunications, breakdowns of trust and other dysfunctional behaviors. That is why white lies are common under some circumstances. For example, when children receive low grades in a math examination, their parents usually encourage them by telling them that they have worked hard and what they lack is just a bit of luck. In this case, parents attempt to avoid hurting their children’s feelings and confidence by 'hiding the truth', and, in the process, they support their children in an unwavering way.

　　单词和词组

　　divergence 分歧、不同=disagreement, difference

　　✎ a wide divergence in ...

　　under some circumstances 在一些情况下=in some cases/situations

　　✎ Consulting others for advice is an effective way to find timely solutions under some circumstances.

　　unwavering 坚定的=firm, steady, determined

　　✎ an unwavering financial support from one's parents

　　话题词汇

　　慷慨的 generous

　　诚恳的 sincere

　　有幽默感的 humorous

　　坚持不懈的 persistent/perseverant

　　有决心的 determined

　　热情的 enthusiastic/passionate

　　有天赋的 talented

　　烦人的 irritating

　　以自我为中心的 egotistical

　　美德 virtue

　　句型结构

　　The problem is that ...

　　✎ The problem of students' picking their own courses in high schools is that high school students are too young to have good judgment about what they really require.

　　适用考题

　　✎ It is impossible to be completely honest with your friends all the time. (2013.7.21)

　　✎ Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship between people. (TPO 2)