雅思写作话题练习之——“Tax”（上）
“税”听起来似乎离我们很遥远，但其实，我们日常生活所用到、享受到的一切公共设施都离不开它。雅思考试中若遇到 ”tax” 应该怎样进行描述呢？首先我们来补充一些该话题写作中会用到的词汇。
fulfilling - satisfying
obligations - duties
society at large - all of the world
extends beyond - means more than
financial contribution - money given
greatly - a lot
fund social programs - invest in social welfare
little choice but to - must
think highly - love
far reaching impact - large impact
well-run - efficient, good
socialist - large government
social welfare programs - support for the poor
underpinning - serving as the foundation for
progressive society - liberal
maternity leave - time off for mothers
world renowned unemployment benefits - money when you’re not working
top notch schools - great schools
not to mention - also
direct result - clear impact from
net effect varies by implementation - different situations
stable societies globally - well-rounded countries around the world
discernible impact - clear effect
touch on - relates to
varying degrees of strength - stronger and weaker
takes his job seriously - professional
push new drugs - recommend pharmaceuticals
unnecessary tests - uneeded testing
drive up premiums - cost more for insurance
most dire situations - worst contexts
responsibly - dutifully
positive attitude - good outlook
a good impression - likeable
rising tide - becoming more common
cynisism - negative attitude
unavoidable - can’t get around/away from
take up a larger role - become more important
owes - must pay back
day to day - every day
rightly - correctly
self-interested excuses - justifications
