试题出自试卷《沈阳药科大学2012年考博英语真题及答案解析》

【写作思路】
开头段：开篇引出主题，我国弱势群体已经形成，需要引起全社会的重视。
主体段：分析弱势群体面临的问题。
1. 生存困境：生存条件极差，无法保持个人及家人最基本的生活水准。
2. 就业困境：处在一种受歧视和不公平的就业竞争中，难以实现就业。
3. 维权困境：缺少表达需求的渠道，在权益受到侵犯时难以得到法律救助。
结尾段：总结全文，阐述弱势群体问题的解决方法。
1. 建立完善的社会保障体系。
2. 促进就业。
3. 重视弱势群体的自身技能培训。

【参考范文】

With the development of society and the intensification of competition, the emergence of disadvantaged groups in our country has become inevitable. This issue requires the attention of the whole society, which is of great importance to the self-development of the disadvantaged groups themselves and the construction of a harmonious society.
Firstly, disadvantaged groups face a struggle for survival. Because of their physical health or economic status, most disadvantaged groups are living in extreme poverty and poor conditions, unable to maintain the most basic standard of living for themselves and their families. Secondly, disadvantaged groups have difficulties finding jobs. Due to the constraints of education level, labor skills, and other factors, they struggle to adapt to the position requirements, and they are in a discriminatory and unfair competition for employment. In addition, it is difficult for them to defend their legitimate rights properly. They are at the bottom of the social system and lack the channels to express their needs smoothly. When their legitimate rights are violated, it is also difficult to obtain legal assistance.
Therefore, we should address this issue holistically. Firstly, a sound social security system should be established so that all workers are covered by a safety net. Secondly, boosting employment is a fundamental measure. Employment support should be tilted toward disadvantaged groups to create more job opportunities. Thirdly, we should attach importance to skills training and legal education to improve their knowledge level and legal awareness, and provide smooth channels to convey their needs and claims.
In conclusion, only through the joint efforts of the whole society and a people-centered approach can we fundamentally solve the survival and development problems of disadvantaged groups.

【重点词汇】
intensification /ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 加剧 discriminatory /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri/ adj. 歧视的
holistically /həˈlɪstɪkli/ adv. 全方位地 attach importance to 重视
people-centered 以人为本

【精选句型】
1. With the development of society and the intensification of competition, the emergence of disadvantaged groups in our country has become inevitable.（提出弱势群体的主题）
随着社会的发展和竞争的加剧，我国弱势群体的出现已不可避免。
2. Firstly, a sound social security system should be established so that all workers are covered by a safety net.（解决弱势群体问题的方法）
首先，应该建立完善的社会保障制度，使所有劳动者都覆盖在安全网内。
3. In conclusion, only through the joint efforts of the whole society and a people-centered approach can we fundamentally solve the survival and development problems of disadvantaged groups.（总结全文）
总之，只有全社会共同努力，以人为本，才能从根本上解决弱势群体的生存和发展问题。

【全文翻译】

随着社会的发展和竞争的加剧，我国弱势群体的出现已不可避免。这一问题需要全社会关注，这对于弱势群体自身的发展和和谐社会的构建具有重要意义。
首先，弱势群体面临着生存的困境。由于他们的身体健康或经济状况，大多数弱势群体生活在极端贫困和恶劣的条件下，无法为自己及其家人维持最基本的生活标准。第二，弱势群体就业困难。由于受教育程度、劳动技能等因素的制约，他们难以适应岗位要求，且处于一种受歧视性和不公平的就业竞争中。此外，他们很难正常维护自己的合法权利。他们在社会体系中处于底层，缺乏顺畅表达需求的渠道。当他们的合法权利受到侵犯时，也很难获得法律援助。
因此，我们应该从全方位解决这个问题。首先，应该建立完善的社会保障制度，使所有劳动者都覆盖在安全网内。第二，促进就业是根本之策。就业扶持应向弱势群体倾斜，为其创造更多就业机会。第三，重视技能培训和法律教育，提高他们的知识水平和法律意识，提供畅通的渠道来传达他们的需求和主张。
总之，只有全社会共同努力，以人为本，才能从根本上解决弱势群体的生存和发展问题。