Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions
Time Limit: 25 minutesRead the following information.
Shared Pool Maintenance Costs
The apartment building management has noticed that the swimming pool is being used by a large number of residents, which has significantly increased maintenance costs. To address this issue, two options are being considered. One option is to have all tenants share the cost equally, which would result in higher rent for everyone. The other option is to charge only the tenants who use the pool. The management is seeking feedback from residents before making a decision.
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words.
*NOTE: This sample test is not recording your response.
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Word count: 150
Option B: I think only tenants who use the pool should pay for it.
Response:
I think only tenants who use the pool should pay for it.
Not everyone in the building uses the swimming pool. Some people are too busy, don’t like swimming, or have health issues. It would not be fair to raise the rent for everyone, including those who never use the pool.
By charging only the users, the management can cover the extra maintenance costs without upsetting other residents. This way, people who enjoy the pool can continue to use it, and others won’t feel they are paying for something they don’t use.
Also, this method might encourage more responsible use of the pool. If people are paying for it, they will likely take better care of the area.
In my opinion, this is a fair and smart way to manage the extra costs. Everyone should pay only for the services they use.
逐句中英文翻译：
I think only tenants who use the pool should pay for it.
我认为只有使用游泳池的住户才应该为其付费。
Not everyone in the building uses the swimming pool.
并不是楼里的每个人都使用游泳池。
Some people are too busy, don’t like swimming, or have health issues.
有些人太忙、不喜欢游泳，或者有健康问题。
It would not be fair to raise the rent for everyone, including those who never use the pool.
提高所有人的租金，包括那些从不使用游泳池的人，这是不公平的。
By charging only the users, the management can cover the extra maintenance costs without upsetting other residents.
只向使用者收费，管理处就可以支付额外的维护费用，同时不会让其他住户感到不满。
This way, people who enjoy the pool can continue to use it, and others won’t feel they are paying for something they don’t use.
这样，喜欢游泳的人可以继续使用游泳池，其他人也不会觉得在为不使用的东西付钱。
Also, this method might encourage more responsible use of the pool.
此外，这种方式可能会鼓励人们更负责任地使用游泳池。
If people are paying for it, they will likely take better care of the area.
如果人们为此付费，他们可能会更爱护使用的区域。
In my opinion, this is a fair and smart way to manage the extra costs.
在我看来，这是一个公平又聪明的方式来处理额外费用。
Everyone should pay only for the services they use.
每个人都应该只为自己使用的服务付费。