2010年雅思写作真题机经之Task2完整题目汇总
2010年A类雅思写作TASK 2真题总结
2010年A类TASK 2写作真题总结北京新航道郑庆利说明：黑体突出的为今年相对较新的题目，其他题目均为《就是要你过雅思写作6.5》中题库老题或其改写，尤其符合其中“一个中心三个基本点”的题库构思规律。
2010-1-9Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live.Discuss both views and give your opinion.2010-1-14In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research.To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?2010-1-23The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider. The rich are growing richer and the poor are growing poorer.What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？2010-1-30Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others.What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？2010-2-6Air travel only benefits the richest people. The majority of people get no advantage from development of air travel.To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010-2-11Some people say politicians promote the development of society. However others believe that it is scientists who have more influence on the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2010-2-20Many countries aim to improve living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result.Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?2010-2-27Some people hold that technological progress in the last 100 years has brought negative effects upon society.To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010-3-6Survey shows that in many countries across the people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole what are the possible effect of longer living for individuals and society?2010-3-18Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2010-3-20More and more works is done by the machines. What are the impacts on individuals and society? What’s your opinion?2010-3-27Studies suggest that children spend more time on watching TV than they do in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think this is case? What measurement and methods can be used to tackle with it?2010-4-10Some people think that the increase of cheap air travel has brought about many benefits while others argue that this development has its drawbacks to the world’s environment and resources.Discuss these two points of view. What’s your opinion?2010-4-15Some people think that men and women have different qualities that some certain job suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women.To What extent do you agree or disagree?2010-4-17Governments should change the way individuals live while others believe they should choose the way themselves.Discuss these both points of view and give your opinion.2010-4-24It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think disadvantages of such a development outweigh advantages?2010-5-8Some people consider that school education should be concentrated on academic subjects, which would be helpful for their future careers, and subjects like music and sport are not useful.To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010-5-15Nowadays, distance-learning programs are commonplace, but some people argue that they are not as good as those by attending in a college or university in person.To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010-5-20Some people think that children should obey rules and do every thing as their parents and teachers say. Others believe that children who arecontrolled too much may be not well-prepared for their adult life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2010-5-29Many young people today leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to encourage a positive attitude to learning in young people?2010-06-05Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access university education, so people think universities should make it especially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010-06-17Air travel and telecommunications have brought about increased contact and closer relationships with foreigners. To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from international tourism and business?2010-06-19An increasing number of people today frequently change their careers and places of residence several times during their lives. Is this a positive or negative development?2010-06-26International travel seems to make people more prejudiced rather than broad-minded. What do you think are the reasons for people to fail to benefit from the international travel and how to improve the understanding between different countries?。
2010年考研专业学位统考英语二写作真题、范文及解析
2010年考研专业学位统考英语二写作真题、范文及解析真题ONEYou have just come back from the U.S.A as a member of Sino-American Culture exchange program.Please write a letter to your American collengue .(Your name is ZhangWei)1. Express your thanks to his/her warm reception.2.Welcome to visit CHINA in due course.TWOInterpret the chart and give your comments.Mobile-phone Subscriptions范文ONEDear **:I am writing you this letter to express my gratitude first for you kindness and hospitality towards me. during my visit of sino-american cultural exchange in your country, i’ve learned a lot about your people’scustom and speical culture. your help and guidance is so important for me.I’m now quite interested in american culture a nd hope to further know it in the future. as the world globalination developes, i think this is of great significance for both of us. the other thing is that i’d like to ask you to have a visit in china in due course. then i can have the opportunity to welcome you back and show you something about our chinese culture. hope you can come soon!your sincerelyzhangweiTWOThe Rapid IncreaseingThe mobilephone subscriptions above shows a striking contrast between those developing countries and developed countries. in 2001 to 2002, the condition people in two groups use mobilephone is nearly the same, maybe a little gap.But with the passage of time, more and more people in developing countries use mobile phone, while those in developed countries lag behind.until 2008, there are 4 billion mobilephone users in developing countries, 3 times more than that of 1 billion of developed countries.As far as I am concerned, this seemed to be interesting phenomenon, I personally owe it to 2 reasons.On one hand,the overall economic status in developed countries is much superior to that in developing countries in the past,which leaded to the large gap in telecommunication industry between two groups of countries. However, with the rapid increase in economy happening in the developing countries especially in China the telecommunication industry in those countries got a great bound to meet the demand of globalization. As a result the user of mobile phone which can narrow the distance between people and link the whole world together rised at a incredible speed.On the other hand,the extremely advanced civilization of developed countries means less potential in many aspects including in the area of private telecommuicational tools and their demande for further enlargement of such tools trend to saturation. Maybe that is the reason why the number of the user of mobile phone in the developed countries keep nearly the same,even though a little increase.To sum up, mobile phone is convenient for international communication and our lives and gradually become the essential stuffs. At the same time when we keep using it, we should also broaden our eyes to focus on its two contrary sides ,positive and negative,maybe the convenience for communication and the damage to environment and health. Let’s take care of both sides of it and make the use of mobile phone the welfare of the human beings.解析今年大纲有一定的改变，作文题的分数可以说是增加了，但是其实题型都是没有改变太多，都是大家很熟悉的题型，第一篇不出所料应用文，第二篇是图表作文。
2010写作机经
2010年雅思写作年终大点评一、教育（共13题，占27.1%）1.Many people believe that today there is a general increase in anti-socialbehaviour and lack of respect for others. What might have caused this situation? How to improve it? (10.01.30)2.Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjectsthat will be useful for their future careers. Subjects such as music and sports are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.05.08 ) 3.Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (thestudy material by post, by internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.05.15 ) 4.Some people think children should obey the rules their parents andteachers set and listen to them, but others think less control will help children to deal with their future adult life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (10.05.20)5.Many people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning.Why does this happen? How to solve the problem? (10.05.29)6.Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, thinkuniversities should make it especially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.06.05) 7.Some people think it is not necessary for adults to receive education inclass. Self-study is a good way for them to study more effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.07.15)8.Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost ofstudies because university education only benefit the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(10.07.31)9. A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 spend too muchtime watching television and/or play video games. How does the problem affect the children, their families and society? What measures can be taken to control it? (10.09.25)10.Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children, whileothers think parents need not do that, as children can read books, watch TV or movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(10.11.04)11.Everyone should stay in school until they reach the age of 18. To whatextent do you agree or disagree? (10.11.06)12.Some people think typical teaching of a teacher and students in the classwill not exist by the year 2050. Do you agree or disagree? (10.12.18)13.Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations byothers in the same age. This is called “peer pressure". Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? (10.12.16)二、工作与生活（共7题，占14.6%）1.Some people think the governments should act to decide how people livein order to make a healthier life. Others think individual should decide their own lifestyle. What do you concern about? Discuss both views and give your opinion. (10.04.17)2.It has been suggested that everyone in the world want to own a car, a TVand a fridge. Do you think disadvantage of such a development outweigh advantages? (10.04.25)3.An increasing number of people change their career and place ofresidence several times during their life time. Is this a positive or negative development? (10.06.19)4.Nowadays more and more young people hold the important positions inthe government. Some people think that it is a good thing，while others argue that it is not suitable. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.(10.07.10)5.Some countries have introduced a law to limit working hours foremployees. Why is this law introduced? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? (10.10.09)6.In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicant for theirage. Is this a positive or negative development? (10.10.14)7.Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people's health. Some say theway to ask people to eat less food is to educate them, while others say education does not work. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.(10.12.11)三、政府与城市化（共7题，占14.6%）1.In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who payfor and carry out most scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (10.01.14)2.Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world.Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence.Discuss both of views and give your opinion. (10.02.11)3.The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work cancause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and what measures can be taken to solve this problem? (10.07.17)4.The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems.What are the problems that young people living in cities are facing with?Give solutions to these problems. (10.08.14)5.In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, andhomes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages? (10.08.28)6.Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to theirsociety, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (10.10.30)7.In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of businessbecause people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages? (10.11.27)四、科技（共6题，占12.5%）1.Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary peoplecan get no advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.02.06)2.Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despiteits remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(10.02.27)3.In today's society, more and more work is done by machines. Do you thinkthe positive effects of the development overweigh the negative effects on individuals and society? (10.03.20)4.Mobile phones have made life easier: anyone can use a mobile phone toanswer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society? (10.09.04)5.Some people have benefited from modern communications technology,but some people have not benefited from it at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.11.20)6.Public museums and art galleries are not needed because people can seehistorical objects and works by using computers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.12.04 = 07.06.09)五、社会（共5题，占10.4%）1.Some people believe that the charity organisations should give aid tothose in greatest need，wherever they live. Some people believe that the charity organisations would better concentrate on helping people who live in own country instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(10.01.09)2.The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming more wider, the richmore richer, the poor even more poorer. What problems can the situation cause and give the solutions? (10.01.23)3.Surveys show that in many countries, people are living longer butincreased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society? (10.03.06)4.Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore,some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.04.15)5.Charities and organizations always give special names to particular dayssuch as 'National Children's Day' and 'National Non-smoking Day'. What are the causes of these particular days? How effective are they? (10.08.21)六、环境与动物保护（共4题，占8.3%）1.Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed.However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animals.Discuss both these views and give your opinion. (10.03.18)2.Some people think the recent increase in cheap air travel brings benefits,while other people think it has drawbacks to the environment and the world's resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (10.04.10)3.Some people think it is necessary to use animals for testing medicinesintended for human use. Others, however, think it is cruel to do that. Discuss both of these views and give you own opinion. (10.09.11)4.Pollution and other environmental problems are resulting from a country'sdeveloping and becoming richer. Some think this cannot be avoided. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.10.23)七、法律与犯罪（共2题，占4.2%）1.In many parts of the world children and teenagers are committing morecrimes. Why is this case happening? How should children or teenagers be punished? (10.08.05)2.Society is based on rules and laws. It would not function if individuals arefree to do whatever they want to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(10.09.16)八、文化与旅游（共2题，占4.2%）1.Societies benefit from international tourism and business. To what extentdo you agree or disagree? (10.06.17)2.International travel often leads people to have some prejudices rather thanbroad-mind. What are the main reasons of this phenomenon? What do you think people can do to get better understanding of the countries they visit?(10.06.26 =08.08.21)九、媒体（共1题，占2.1%）1.Studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they didin the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think it is the case? What measures and methods can be used to tackle with it? (10.03.27)十、抽象（共1题，占2.1%）1.Most countries want to improve standard of living through economicdevelopment, however, others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages? (10.02.20)。
雅思大作文Task2真题列表
Task2真题列表C5T1Universities should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject.To what extent do you agree or disagree?C5T2In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.C5T3Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.C5T4Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life.Which do you consider to be the major influence?C6T1Today, high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sole.To what extent do you agree or disagree?C6T2Successful sport professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.C6T3Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome culture differences.Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.C6T4Some people prefer their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing.Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.C7T1It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talent, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.C7T2Some people believed that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on punishment.Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.As most people spend a major of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being.What factors contribute to job satisfaction?How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?C7T4Some people think that university should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the work place. Others think that the true function of university should be to give access to knowledge for their own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer.What, in your opinion, should be the mine function of a university?C8T1Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.C8T2Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology.In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make?Has this become a positive or negative development?C8T3Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problem.To what extent do you agree or disagree?What other measures do you think might be effective?In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?C9T1Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?C9T2Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children).To what extent do you agree or disagree?C9T3Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.C9T4Every year, several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier there are fewer languages in the world.To what extent do you agree or disagree?C10(Oversea)T1Competitiveness is seen as a positive quality for people to have in many societies today.How does this competitiveness affect individuals?Is it a positive or negative quality?C10(Oversea)T2Many people say that they believe it is important to protect the environment but make no effort to do anything about it themselves.Why do you think this is the case?What action do you think individuals should take to protect the environment?C10T1It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?C10T2Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.C10T3Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world.Do you think this is a positive or negative development?C10T4Many museums charge for admission while others are free.Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?CEITT1In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.CEITT2In the past, shopping was a routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby. To what extent do you think this is a positive trend?CEITT3Some people argue that it is more important to have an enjoyable job than to earn a lot of money. Others disagree and think that a good salary leads to a better life.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.CEITT4It is generally believed that the Internet is an excellent means of communication but some people suggest that it may not be the best place to find informationDiscuss both these vies and giver your own opinion.CEITT5In some countries it is thought advisable that children begin formal education at four years old, while in others they do not have to start school until they are seven or eight.How far do you agree with either of these views?CEITT6Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this is not only better for their own health but also benefits the world as a whole.Discuss this view and give your own opinion.OGT1Some people work for the same organizations all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organizations.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.OGT2One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing.Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?OGT3Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’.How true do you think this statement is?What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?OGT4In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?OGT5Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening.Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?OGT6In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad.What are the advantages and disadvantages of the development?You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.OGT7The continued rise in the world’s population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time.What are the causes of this continued rise?Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?OGT8Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford.What are the reasons for this behavior?What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?。
2010年雅思写作A类TASK2部分真题首段写法举例
第三节2010年雅思写作A类TASK2部分真题首段写法举例编者注：2010年机经的编写是为了给读者提供关于TASK2首段写法的真题举例。
读者在使用这份机经时，可能先将本书前面第四章第二节的内容复习一遍，再阅读机经。
2010年雅思写作A类TASK2部分题目首段写法举例2010-1-09Some people believe that the charity organizations should give aid to those in greatest need，wherever they live. Some people believe that the charity organizations would better concentrate on helping people who live in own country instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.首段：题目话题为慈善组织帮助需要帮助的人。
文章中心为讨论这些组织究竟应该将重心放在什么人身上。
Charity organizations are set up to help the disadvantaged overcome difficulties and generally live a better life. In this essay, I will discuss which groups of people these organizations should focus their aids on.2010-1-14In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?首段：主题方向为科学研究。
雅思G类作文TASK 2考题汇总
雅思G类作文TASK 2考题汇总1. Some people think that spending a lot on birthday celebrations and weddings is a waste of money. But others think that it is important to young people and the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (060121)2. In many families parents buy too many expensive toys to keep children occupied. Children need less time with toys and more time with parents. What’s your opinion on this? (060211)3. Some people think it is better for people to change their career at least once in their life and do different kinds of jobs. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (062225)4. People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don’t take responsibility to protect the environment. Why is this? What should be done to encourage people to protect the environment? (060311)5. In some countries, road transport is taking over rail services as the main means of transportation. Is this a positive or a negative development? To what extent is this trend also true in your country? (060325)6. It is better for children if the whole families (e.g. aunts, uncles and grandparents) are involved in the children’s upbringing, rather than their fathers and mothers only. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (060408)7. Nowadays some professionals such as doctors, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. What do you think of this trend? Are there any jobs which you think should offer higher salaries? (060429)8. In many places shopping is becoming a free-time activity, replacing the traditional hobbies of the past. Discuss the reasons for this development. Is this development positive or negative? (090513)9. Some people say that money can make life easier and more comfortable. But others say that having a lot of money can bring some problems. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of having a lot of money? (060617)10. Children have the responsibility to take care of their older family members, but some people say that old people do not need to live with their families because this opinion? (060624)11. Nowadays people depend on newspapers, radios, television and the Internet for news and information. Which in your opinion is the best way for getting news and why? (060708)12. In some countries, it is common for women to participate in the workforce when their children are young. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? (060722)13. More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport? (060812)14. In some countries, grandparents play a significant role in bringing up the children. What are the benefits of this to children, parents and grandparents? (060902)15. In many countries, there are an increasing number of private cars. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? (060923)16. Modern medicine is making it possible for people to live a long life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living to an old age? (061014)17. Many jobs used to be done at home by hand, but nowadays an increasing number of them are done using machines instead. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development. (061028)18. In some countries, employees of private companies are asked to wear a company uniform at work. What is your opinion towards this practice? What is the situation in your country? (061104)19. Today the Internet has replaced traditional books as a source of information. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development. (061209)20. An increasing number of people decide to learn a foreign language. What is the most difficult part when learning a foreign language? How can the learner overcome these difficulties? (061216)21. Some sports are extremely dangerous but many people still like them very much. Why do people take part in dangerous sports? Give some suggestions on how to deal with these dangers. (070113)22. Nowadays, people are living an increasingly longer life and in many countries there are more old people than young people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? (070120)23. The level of noise around us is constantly increasing, and is affecting the quality of our lives. What cause the noise? What should be done about it? (070310)24. Some people think building more roads can reduce the traffic problems. What do you think of this solution? (070331)25. More people have unhealthy diet and do not do enough exercises. What are the reasons for this? How can we encourage people to have a healthier lifestyle? (070414)26. In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to do part-time jobs. What’s the situation like in your country? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing part-time jobs? (070428)27. In many countries around the world, shopping has turned into a form of entertainment rather than a way of getting what people need. Discuss the reasons for this trend. Is it a positive or negative development? (070512≈060513)28. Many students have to study subjects which they do not like. Some people think this is a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? (070519)29. In some countries students are required to learn a foreign language, but in other countries it is not necessary to do so. Discuss the benefits of each case and give your own opinion. (070524)30. Some people think that watching TV programmes can help children’s development while others disagree. What is your opinion? (070616)31. In many places women are taking jobs which are traditionally done by men. What do you think make these changes happen? What’s your opinion about it? (070707)32. In some countries, air travel has become a much cheaper form of transport than in the past. Some people say this is a positive development but other people disagree. Discuss the two views and give your opinion. (070721)33. Travelling abroad is regarded as a valuable and good activity for young people, but some people think it takes too much time and money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (070811 Australia)34. More and more people are working at home rather than in the workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (070825)35. There are some violent cartoon characters on TV such as Mickey Mouse which bring negative influence to children. Do you agree or disagree? What types of TV programmes are suitable for children? (070908)36. More and more media attention is being paid to famous people who are successful in sports and movies. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a good thing? (070922)37. Some people prefer to live in hot climate, while others like to live in cold climate. Discussboth of the views and give your own opinions. (071006)38. any adults think the childhood and schooldays are the best years of a person’s life. What’s the reason do you think? Do you agree or disagree? (071020)39. Schools do not teach young people enough knowledge to look after their health. Do you agree with this opinion? (071103)40. Now, more and more people want to buy cars. However, cars cause many problems. What are these problems? How can we encourage people to take public transportation? (071117)41. Some people think children should attend extra classes after school, while others disagree. Discuss both opinions and give your own view. (071201)42. Some people think the mobile phones are most useful for their professional lives, others think mobiles phones are most useful in their personal life. Discuss both of them and give your opinion. (071215)43. Listening to radio is more enjoyable and practical than watching television. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? (080112)44. Some people think that young children benefit going to the nursery school before starting primary school. Others think it is better for the young children to stay all day with the families. Discuss both views and give your opinions. (080119)45. Many companies require their employees to wear a uniform at work. In what jobs do you think should people be required to wear uniforms? What are the disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work? (080214)46. Some people take their family with them when they go to work abroad for a period of time. Does this have more advantages than disadvantages for individuals and their family? (080216)47. Some people think that young people (children and teenagers) can learn a foreign language more easily. Others believe that adults are better at learning a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (080308)48. A survey shows that people in certain occupations and professions are believed to be more honest. What is the situation like in your country? Do you agree with this belief? (080329)49. Travel to and from work is becoming more difficult. One solution is that employers should allow employees to work from home. Do you agree that the advantages are more than disadvantages? (080412)50. Some people think it is better to be self-employed. Other people say it is better to work fora company or institution. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (080419)51. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a house and living in an apartment? Which do you prefer? (080510)52. Doctors say that in many countries, people do not have enough physical exercise. What are the causes for this problem? What can be done to solve it? (080522)53. Nowadays many old cities are rebuilt and redesigned in order to make them look modern. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this practice. (080614)54. In many places of travel such as lakes, mountains and beaches, the environment is polluted because of the rubbish and litters produced by tourists. Why is this? How can we solve the problem? (080628)55. There are more and more old people in many places of the world. What are the causes of longer life span for people and what are the benefits of this situation? (080712)56. Nowadays, many people have to work longer time, and they feel more stressed than before. What are the reasons? What can the employers do to make the workers’ life easier? (080726)57. Nowadays, fewer people tend to look after their old relatives but send them to some more professions. What is the situation in your country? Who do you think should be responsible for looking after the old people needing help? (080821)58. Recently, more and more people use the Internet to get information and buy goods. What do you think about the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon? (080830)59. Many people think that zoos which kept wild animals by man-made environment should no longer exist in 21st century. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (080906)60. Some people think parents should control the behaviour of children from a very young age but others think we should give them more freedom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (080927)61. The road transport is taking over the rail services as the main means of transportation. Is this a positive or negative development? Is this true in your country? (081011)62. Some people say television contributes more than other modern inventions to the quality of life of ordinary people. Do you agree or disagree? (081025)63. Some people say now there is less communication between the family members than in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (081108)64. Many people want to have a successful career and a happy family life both. What problems are involved in combining a career and family life? How to overcome such problems? (081120)65. Teenagers have problems at home and school. What difficulties are they facing now? How should parents and schools do to help them? (081206)66. Nowadays, local shops have been replaced by large supermarkets. Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (081213)67. Many people think having enough money brings happiness but others think too much money can bring problems. Do you agree or disagree? ((090115 )68. In some countries, children start school at the age of seven, so they could have more time to build relationship with their parents. In other countries, children start school when they are 4 years old. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages? (090207)69. Some people think competitive sport is important for a child’s education. Others think it has negative effects on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (090221)70. Some people argue that a growing number of young people spend too much time in watching TV. Why does this phenomenon happen? And what kinds of activities should be encouraged to them? (090321)71. Nowadays, an increasing number of countries are confronted with the disappearance of cooking skills. What is the situation like in your country? DO you agree that the young children should be taught home cooking in school? (090418)72. In some countries, schools are open late so that children can be looked after when parents are at work. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. (090430)73. Some people point out that the number of international travel is decreasing. Is this trend positive or negative? (090530)74. Many people prefer to stay the same type of work all their life, and others prefer to change the type of work. Discuss both sides and state your own opinion. (090613)75. In modern society, many people think that primary schools should teach science and technology rather than history and geography which are useless and boring. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? (090627)76. Many people think living in high-rise apartment blocks makes people feel lonely and unhappy, while others argue it has advantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (090723)77. Fast food is becoming one part of people’s daily life everywhere, and this has had negative effects on our lifestyles and diet. Do you agree with this statement? (090808)78. People say that a child's success is dependent on the way parents bring them up. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (090822)79. Some students do part-time jobs during studying. Do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages? (090905)80. Computers are increasingly popular these days. Many people think that the advantages the computer has brought outweigh the disadvantages. What is your opinion? Give your reasons in your own experience. (090926)81. Some people claim that family members are more important than friends; do you agree or disagree with this statement? (091008)82. Many people think the professional sportsmen/sportswomen’s behaviors on or off the field are not important as long as they are good players. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it? (091024)83. Nowadays, some people are changing their way of look through hair color, clothes, cosmetics even plastic operation. What are the reasons? Is this a good thing? (091205)84. Some say that secondary school tend to spend less time on traditional subjects such as history and should spend more time on communication skill and business courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it? (091212)85. Some people argue that the technology such as mobile phone (cell phone) destroys social interaction. Do you agree or disagree? (100109)86. Young people have different ideas and attitudes with their parents and grandparents. What are the differences? What problems may be caused? (100211)87. Many people are moving to big cities. Why is that? Do you think it is a good trend? (100123)88. Some people argue that the purpose of zoos is only to entertain people. What do you think ？What other purposes of zoos? (100220)89. Wearing fashionable clothes is becoming important today. Is the attitude to wearing fashionable clothes leading to a positive development or negative development? (100306)90. Some people who failed at school can be highly successful in their adult life. Discuss why does this happen? And what are the main factors to get a successful life? (100320)91. In some societies, more and more people choose to live on their own. what is the reason for this, and is it a positive or negative trend? (100410)92. More and more young children have mobile phone. Some people say it is a good thing for them, while others say it is a bad thing. What is your opinion? (100417)93. In some countries, age of 18 means adults, while in other countries, it should be older. Give your own opinion and talk about the responsibility of an adult. (100520)94. Travel to and from work has become more difficult for many people, to solve this situation; employers should allow people to do some work at home. What’s your opinion and discuss the advantage and disadvantage. (100605)95. In many countries, workers over 60 can still be found in the workplace. However, some people think it may cause some social problems and they should get retired. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (100626)96. People nowadays are more easily influenced by fashion, especially on their clothes and hairstyle. What factors lead to the phenomenon? Is it a positive or negative trend? (100717)97. Nowadays, some people believe advertising is useful and informative. Others believe advertising gives false information about the products and increase the price of goods, what is your opinion? (100731)98. Money makes people's life much easier, but too much money can bring problems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having lots of money? (100805)99. Students in school should learn practical skills such as car maintenance and managing a bank account, as well as the traditional academic subject. Do you agree or disagree? (100821)100. Schools should teach children good behavior and introduce ideas of 'right' and 'wrong’. It should not only be left to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (100911)101. Modern lifestyles make many people hard to lead active and health lives. What are the factors contributing to that? How to suggest the governments and other large companies to help them do more exercise? (100925)102. In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer just buying what you need. It has been transformed into a form of entertainment. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development? (101009)。
2010年考研英语二真题和答案（完整版）
The outbreak of swine flu that was first detected in Mexico was declared a global epidemic on June 11, 2009. It is the worldwide epidemic_____1_____ by the World Health Organization in 41 years. The heightened alert _____2_____an emergency meeting with flu experts in Geneva that convened after a sharp rise cases in Australia, and rising_____3_____in Britain, Japan, Chile and elsewhere. But But the the the epidemic epidemic epidemic is is is "_____4_____" "_____4_____" "_____4_____" in in in severity, severity, according according to to to Margaret Margaret Margaret Chan, Chan, Chan, the the the organization's organization's organization's director director director general, general, _____5_____ _____5_____ the the the overwhelming overwhelming overwhelming majority majority majority of of of patients patients patients experiencing experiencing experiencing only only only mild mild mild symptoms symptoms symptoms and and and a a a full full full recovery, recovery, recovery, often often often in in in the the _____6_____ of any medical treatment. The outbreak came to global_____7_____in late April 2009, when Mexican authorities noticed an unusually large number of hospitalizations and deaths_____8_____healthy adults. As much of Mexico City shut down at the height of a panic, ca began to _____9_____in New York City, the southwestern United States and around the world. In In the the the United United United States, States, States, new new new cases cases cases seemed seemed seemed to to to fade_____10_____warmer fade_____10_____warmer fade_____10_____warmer weather weather weather arrived. arrived. arrived. But But But in in in late late late September September September 2009, 2009, officials reported there was _____11_____flu activity in almost every state and that virtually all the_____12_____tested are th new swine flu, also known as (A) H1N1, not seasonal flu. In the U.S., it has_____13_____more than one million people, caused more than 600 deaths and more than 6,000 hospitalizations. Federal Federal health health health officials_____14_____Tamiflu officials_____14_____Tamiflu officials_____14_____Tamiflu for for for children children children from from from the the the national national national stockpile stockpile stockpile and and and began_____15_____orders began_____15_____orders from the states for the new swine flu vaccine. The new vaccine, which is different from the annual flu vaccine, is ____16__ahead of expectations. More than three million doses were to be made available in early October 2009, though most of th _____17_____doses were of the FluMist nasal spray type, which is not_____18_____for pregnant women, people over 50 o those with breathing difficulties, heart disease or several other _____19_____. But it was still possible to vaccinate people other high-risk group: health care workers, people _____20_____infants and healthy young people. 1 [A] criticized [B] appointed [C]commented [D] designated 2 [A] proceeded [B] activated [C] followed [D] prompted 3 [A] digits [B] numbers [C] amounts [D] sums 4 [A] moderate [B] normal [C] unusual [D] extreme 5 [A] with [B] in [C] from [D] by 6 [A] progress [B] absence [C] presence [D] favor 7 [A] reality [B] phenomenon [C] concept [D] notice 8. [A]over [B] for [C] among [D] to 9 [A] stay up [B] crop up [C] fill up [D] cover up 10 [A] as [B] if [C] unless [D] until 11 [A] excessive [B] enormous [C] significant [D]magnificent 12 [A]categories [B] examples [C] patterns [D] samples 13 [A] imparted [B] immerse [C] injected [D] infected 14 [A] released [B] relayed [C] relieved [D] remained 15 [A] placing [B] delivering [C] taking [D] giving 16 [A] feasible [B] available [C] reliable [D] applicable 17 [A] prevalent [B] principal [C] innovative [D] initial 18 [A] presented [B] restricted [C] recommended [D] introduced 19 [A] problems [B] issues [C] agonies [D] sufferings 20 [A] involved in [B] caring for [C] concerned with [D] warding off Section Ⅱ Reading comprehension Part A Directions: Read Read the the the following following following four four four passages. passages. passages. Answer Answer Answer the the the questions questions questions below below below each each each passage passage passage by by by choosing choosing choosing A, A, A, B, B, B, C C C and and and D. D. D. Mark Mark Mark your your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points) Text1 The longest bull run in a century of art-market history ended on a dramatic note with a sale of 56 works by Damien “Beautiful Inside My Head Forever”，at Sotheby’s in London on September 15th 2008. All but two pieces sold, fetching more than ￡70m, a record for a sale by a single artist. It was a last victory. As the auctioneer called out bids, in New York one oldest banks on Wall Street, Lehman Brothers, filed for bankruptcy. The world art market had already been losing momentum for a while after rising bewilderingly since 2003. At its peak 2007 it was worth some $65 billion, reckons Clare Mc Andrew, founder of Arts Economics, a research firm —double the figure five five years years years earlier. earlier. earlier. Since Since Since then then then it it it may may may have have have come come come down down down to to to $50 $50 $50 billion. billion. billion. But But But the the the market market market generates generates generates interest interest interest far far far beyond beyond beyond its its its size size because because it it it brings brings brings together together together great great great wealth, wealth, wealth, enormous enormous enormous egos, egos, egos, greed, greed, greed, passion passion passion and and and controversy controversy controversy in in in a a a way way way matched matched matched by by by few few few other other industries. In the weeks and months that followed Mr Hirst’s sale, spending of any sort became deeply unfashionable, especially New New Y ork, Y ork, where where where the the the bail-out bail-out bail-out of of of the the the banks banks banks coincided coincided coincided with with with the the the loss loss loss of of of thousands thousands thousands of of of jobs jobs jobs and and and the the the financial financial financial demise demise demise of of of many many art-buying investors. In the art world that meant collectors stayed away from galleries and salerooms. Sales of contemporary fell by two-thirds, and in the most overheated sector —for Chinese contemporary art —they were down by nearly 90% in the year to November 2008. Within weeks the world’s two biggest auction houses, Sotheby’s and Christie’s, had to pay out nearly$200m in guarantees to clients who had placed works for sale with them. The current downturn in the art market is the worst since the Japanese stopped buying Impressionists at the end of 198move that started the most serious contraction in the market since the Second World War. This time experts reckon that pri are about 40% down on their peak on average, though some have been far more fluctuant . But Edward Dolman, Christie’s chief executive, says: “I’m pretty confident we’re at the bottom .”What makes this slump different from the last, he says, is that there are still buyers in the market, whereas in the 1990s, when interest rates were high, there was no demand even though many collectors wanted to sell. Christie’s revenues the first half of 2009 were still higher than in the first half of 2006. Almost everyone who was interviewed for this special rsaid that the biggest problem at the moment is not a lack of demand but a lack of good work to sell. The three Ds —death, debt and and divorce divorce divorce——still still deliver deliver deliver works works works of of of art art art to to to the the the market. market. market. But But But anyone anyone anyone who who who does does does not not not have have have to to to sell sell sell is is is keeping keeping keeping away, away, away, waiting waiting waiting for for confidence to return. 21.In the first paragraph, Damien Hirst's sale was referred to as “a last victory” because ____. A. the art market had witnessed a succession of victories B. the auctioneer finally got the two pieces at the highest bids C. Beautiful Inside My Head Forever won over all masterpieces D. it was successfully made just before the world financial crisis 22.By saying “spending of any sort became deeply unfashionable”(Line 1-2,Para.3)，the author suggests that_____. A. collectors were no longer actively involved in art-market auctions B .people stopped every kind of spending and stayed away from galleries C. art collection as a fashion had lost its appeal to a great extent D .works of art in general had gone out of fashion so they were not worth buying 23. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A .Sales of contemporary art fell dramatically from 2007 to 2008. B. The art market surpassed many other industries in momentum. C. The market generally went downward in various ways. D. Some art dealers were awaiting better chances to come. 24. The three Ds mentioned in the last paragraph are ____ A. auction houses ' favoritesB. contemporary trendsC. factors promoting artwork circulationD. styles representing impressionists 25. The most appropriate title for this text could be ___ A. Fluctuation of Art PricesB. Up-to-date Art Auctions C. Art Market in DeclineD. Shifted Interest in Arts I was addressing a small gathering in a suburban Virginia living room —a women's group that had invited men to join them. Throughout the evening one man had been particularly talkative, frequently offering ideas and anecdotes, while his wife sat silently silently beside beside beside him him him on on on the the the couch. couch. couch. Toward Toward Toward the the the end end end of of of the the the evening evening evening I I I commented commented commented that that that women women women frequently frequently frequently complain complain complain that that that their their husbands don't talk to them. This man quickly nodded in agreement. He gestured toward his wife and said, "She's the talke our family." The room burst into laughter; the man looked puzzled and hurt. "It's true," he explained. "When I come home f work, I have nothing to say. If she didn't keep the conversation going, we'd spend the whole evening in silence." This episode crystallizes the irony that although American men tend to talk more than women in public situations, th often talk less at home. And this pattern is wreaking havoc with marriage. The pattern was observed by political scientist Andrew Hacker in the late 1970s. Sociologist Catherine Kohler Riessmareports in her new book "Divorce Talk" that most of the women she interviewed—but only a few of the men —gave lack of communication as the reason for their divorces. Given the current divorce rate of nearly 50 percent ，that amounts to millions of cases in the United States every year —a virtual epidemic of failed conversation. In my own research complaints from women about their husbands most often focused not on tangible inequities such having given up the chance for a career to accompany a husband to his or doing far more than their share of daily life-suwork like cleaning, cooking, social arrangements and errands. Instead they focused on communication: "He doesn't listen me." me." "He "He "He doesn't doesn't doesn't talk talk talk to to to me." me." me." I I I found found found as Hacker as Hacker observed observed years years years before before before that that that most most most wives wives wives want want want their their their husbands husbands husbands to to to be be be first first first and and foremost conversational partners but few husbands share this expectation of their wives. In short the image that best represents the current crisis is the stereotypical cartoon scene of a man sitting at the brea table with a newspaper held up in front of his face, while a woman glares at the back of it, wanting to talk. 26. What is most wives' main expectation of their husbands? A. Talking to them. B. Trusting them.C. Supporting their careers.D. Sharing housework. 27. Judging from the context, the phrase “wreaking havoc”(Line 3,Para.2)most probably means ___ . A. generating motivation. B. exerting influence C. causing damage D. creating pressure 28. All of the following are true EXCEPT_______ A. men tend to talk more in public than women B. nearly 50 percent of recent divorces are caused by failed conversation C. women attach much importance to communication between couples D. a female tends to be more talkative at home than her spouse 29. Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of this text? A. The moral decaying deserves more research by sociologists. B. Marriage break-up stems from sex inequalities. C. Husband and wife have different expectations from their marriage. D. Conversational patterns between man and wife are different. 30. In the following part immediately after this text, the author will most probably focus on ______ A. a vivid account of the new book Divorce Talk B. a detailed description of the stereotypical cartoon C. other possible reasons for a high divorce rate in the U.S. D. a brief introduction to the political scientist Andrew Hac Text 3 Over Over the the the past past past decade, decade, decade, many many many companies companies companies had had had perfected perfected perfected the the the art art art of of of creating creating creating automatic automatic automatic behaviors behaviors behaviors —— habits habits —— among consumers. These habits have helped companies earn billions of dollars when customers eat snacks, apply lotions and wipe counters almost without thinking, often in response to a carefully designed set of daily cues. “There are fundamental public health problems, like dirty hands instead of a soap habit, that remain killers only because we can’t figure out how to change people’s habits,” Dr. Curtis said. “We wanted to learn from private industry how to cr new behaviors that happen automatically.”The companies that Dr. Curtis turned to — Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever — had invested hundreds of millions o f dollars finding the subtle cues in consumers’ lives that corporations could use to introduce new routinesof dollars finding the subtle cues in consumers’ lives that corporations could use to introduce new routines . If If you look hard enough, you’ll find that you look hard enough, you’ll find that many of the products we use every day — chewing gums, skin moisturizers, disinfecting disinfecting wipes, wipes, wipes, air air air fresheners, fresheners, fresheners, water water water purifiers, purifiers, purifiers, health health health snacks, snacks, snacks, antiperspirants, antiperspirants, antiperspirants, colognes, colognes, colognes, teeth teeth teeth whiteners, whiteners, whiteners, fabric fabric fabric softeners, softeners, vitamins vitamins—— are results of manufactured habits. A century ago, few people regularly brushed their teeth multiple times a dToday, because because of of of canny canny canny advertising advertising advertising and and and public public public health health health campaigns, campaigns, campaigns, many many many Americans Americans Americans habitually habitually habitually give give give their their their pearly pearly pearly whites whites whites a a cavity-preventing scrub twice a day, often with Colgate, Crest or one of the other brands. A A few few few decades decades decades ago, ago, ago, many many many people people people didn’t didn’t didn’t drink drink drink water water water outside outside outside of of of a a a meal. meal. meal. Then Then Then beve beve beverage rage rage companies companies companies started started started bottling bottling bottling the the production of far-off springs, and now office workers unthinkingly sip bottled water all day long. Chewing gum, once boug primarily by adolescent boys, is now featured in commercials as a breath freshener and teeth cleanser for use after a meal. moisturizers are advertised as part of morning beauty rituals, slipped in between hair brushing and putting on makeup. “Our products succeed when they become part of daily or weekly patterns,” said Carol Berning, a consumer psychologist who recently retired from Procter & Gamble, the company that sold $76 billion of Tide, Crest and other products last year. “Creating “Creating positive positive positive habits habits habits is is is a a a huge huge huge part part part of of of improving improving improving our our our consumers’ consumers’ consumers’ lives, lives, lives, and and and it’s it’s it’s essential essential essential to to to making making making new new new products products commercially viable.”Through experiments and observation, social scientists like Dr. Berning have learned that there is power in tying certa behaviors to habitual cues through relentless advertising. As this new science of habit has emerged, controversies have erupte when the tactics have been used to sell questionable beauty creams or unhealthy foods. 31. According to Dr. Curtis, habits like hand washing with soap________. [A] should be further cultivated[B] should be changed gradually C are deeply rooted in history D are basically private concer 32. Bottled water, chewing gun and skin moisturizers are mentioned in Paragraph 5 so as to____ [A] reveal their impact on people’s habits [B] show the urgent need of daily necessities [C] indicate their effect on people’people’s buying power s buying power [D] manifest the significant role of good habits 33. Which o f the following does NOT belong to products that help create people’s habits?of the following does NOT belong to products that help create people’s habits?[A]Tide [B] Crest [C] Colgate [D] Unilever 34. From the text we know that some of consumer ’s habits are developed due to _____[A]perfected art of products [B]automatic behavior creation [C]commercial promotions [D]scientific experiments 35. T he author’s attitude toward the influence of advertisement on people’s habits is____[A] indifferent [B] negative [C] positive [D] biased Text4 Many Americans regard the jury system as a concrete expression of crucial democratic values, including the principles th all citizens who meet minimal qualifications of age and literacy are equally competent to serve on juries; that jurors should selected randomly from a representative cross section of the community; that no citizen should be denied the right to serve o jury on account of race, religion, sex, or national origin; that defendants are entitled to trial by their peers; and that ver should represent the conscience of the community and not just the letter of the law. The jury is also said to be the best surv example of direct rather than representative democracy. In a direct democracy, citizens take turns governing themselves, rathethan electing representatives to govern for them. But as recently as in 1986, jury selection procedures conflicted with these democratic ideals. In some states, for examp jury duty was limited to persons of supposedly superior intelligence, education, and moral character. Although the Supreme Court of the United States had prohibited intentional racial discrimination in jury selection as early as the 1880 case of Strau v. West Virginia, the practice of selecting so-called elite or blue-ribbon juries provided a convenient way around this and oth antidiscrimination laws. The system also failed to regularly include women on juries until the mid-20th century. Although women first served state juries in Utah in 1898, it was not until the 1940s that a majority of states made women eligible for jury duty. Even several states automatically exempted women from jury duty unless they personally asked to have their names included on t jury list. This practice was justified by the claim that women were needed at home, and it kept juries unrepresentative of wo through the 1960s. In 1968, the Congress of the United States passed the Jury Selection and Service Act, ushering in a new era of democ reforms for the jury. This law abolished special educational requirements for federal jurors and required them to be selected random from a cross section of the entire community. In the landmark 1975 decision Taylor vs. Louisiana, the Supreme Co extended the requirement that juries be representative of all parts of the community to the state level. The Taylor decision declared sex discrimination in jury selection to be unconstitutional and ordered states to use the same procedures for selecti male and female jurors. 36. From the principles of the US jury system, we learn that ______ [A]both liberate and illiterate people can serve on juries[B]defendants are immune from trial by their peers [C]no age limit should be imposed for jury service[D]judgment should consider the opinion of the public 37. The practice of selecting so-called elite jurors prior to 1968 showed_____ [A]the inadequacy of antidiscrimination laws[B]the prevalent discrimination against certain races [C]the conflicting ideals in jury selection procedures[D]the arrogance common among the Supreme Court justices 38. Even in the 1960s, women were seldom on the jury list in some states because_____ [A]they were automatically banned by state laws[B]they fell far short of the required qualifications [C]they were supposed to perform domestic duties[D]they tended to evade public engagement 39. After the Jury Selection and Service Act was passed.___ [A] sex discrimination in jury selection was unconstitutional and had to be abolished [B] educational requirements became less rigid in the selection of federal jurors [C] jurors at the state level ought to be representative of the entire community [D] states ought to conform to the federal court in reforming the jury system 40. In discussing the US jury system, the text centers on_______ [A]its nature and problems[B]its characteristics and tradition[C]its problems and their solutions[D]its tradition and development 46.Directions: In this section there is a text in English .Translate it into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET2.(15points) popular word these days, but to Ted Ning, the concept will always have personal “Suatainability” has become a popular word these days, but to Ted Ning, the concept will always have personal meaning. Having endured a painful period of unsustainability in his own life made it clear to him that sustainability-oriented values must be expressed though everyday action and choice。
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2010雅思写作大作文机经100109Some people believe that the charity organisations should give aid to those in greatest need，wherever they live. Some people believe that the charity organisations would better concentrate on helping people who live in own country instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.100109Some people argue that the technology such as mobile phone (cell phone) destroys social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?100114In today’s world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?100123The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming much wider, the rich richer, the poor even poorer. What problems can the situation cause and give the solutions.100123Many people are moving to big cities. Why is that? To what extent do you think it is a good trend?100130Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？100206Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. The ordinary people can get no advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?100211Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence. Discuss both of views and give your own opinion.100211Young people have different ideas and attitudes with their parents and grandparents. What are the differences? What problems may be caused?100220Most countries want to improve standard of living through economic development, however, others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?100220Some people argue that the purpose of zoos is only to entertain people. What do you think？ What other purposes of zoos?100227Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?100306The survey shows that in many countries, the people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society?100306Wearing fashionable clothes is becoming important today. Is the attitude to wearing fashionable clothes leading to a positive development or negative development?100318Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion100320Lately, more and more work has to be done by machines. To what extent do you think the positive effects of this development outweigh the negative effects on individuals and society?100320Some people who failed at school can be highly successful in their adult life. Discuss why does this happen? And what are the mainfactors to get a successful life?100327Studies suggest that children spend more time on watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think this is a case? What measurement and methods can be used to tackle with it.100410Some people think that the increase of cheap air travel has brought about many benefits while others argue that this development has its drawbacks to the world’s environment and resources. Discuss these two points of view. What’s your opinion?In some societies, more and more people choose to live on their own, what reason for this, and is it a positive or negative trend?100417V1. Some people think governments should act to decide how people live in order to make a healthier life. Others think individual should decide their own lifestyle. Discuss these two points of view. What's your opinion?V2. Some people think governments should change the way individuals live, while others believe they should choose the way themselves. Discuss these both points of view and give your opinion. 100424It has been suggested that everyone in the world should have their own car, TV and fridge. Do you think disadvantages of such development of society outweigh the advantages?100508V1. Schools should teach children some academic subjects which will be beneficial to their future careers. Therefore, other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?V2. Some people consider that school education should be concentrated on academic subjects, which would be helpful for their future careers, and subjects like music and sport are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?100515V1. People study through distance-learning programmers (i.e. thestudy material by post and internet). However, courses can never be taken as good as those taken by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree and disagree?V2. Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us, but some people argue that they are not as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?The increasing number of people lives to 100. What do you think the reasons of it?Does it have some effects on individual and society?100520V1. Some people think children should obey the rules their parents and teachers set and listen to them, but others think less control will help children to deal with their future adult life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.V2. Some people think that children should obey rules that parents and teachers want them to do. However, others think that control may lead to children cannot well deal their life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.In some countries, age of 18 means adults, while in other countries, it should be older. Give your own opinion and talk about the responsibility of an adult.100529V1. Many young people nowadays leave schools with negative attitude towards learning. Why does this happen? What do you think would encourage young people to have a positive attitude?Many young people today leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to encourage a positive attitude to learning in young people?V2. Many people leave school with negative attitude towards learning. Why this happen? How to solve?100605Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it especially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100617To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from international tourism and business？100619An increasing number of people frequently change their jobs/career and places of residence several times in their lives. Is it a positive or negative development?100626International travel sometimes makes people more prejudiced rather than board-minded. What are the main reasons of this phenomenon? What do you think people can get better understanding of the countries they visit?100710Some people think that young people are not suitable for important positions in governments of countries. Others argue that they have new ideas in these positions. Discuss both sides and give your opinions?More and more young people hold important positions in government. Some people think it is not suitable but others think otherwise. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.100715Some people think that young adults should learn practical skill themselves, but others argue that they should learn such skills from teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.100717The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and what measures can be taken to solve this problem?100717GPeople nowadays are more easily influenced by fashion, especially on their clothes and hairstyle. What factors lead to the phenomenon? Is it a positive or negative trend?100731University students should pay all the cost of their studies because university education benefits individuals rather than the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?100805In many parts of the world childern and teenagers are committing more crimes.Why is this case happening?How should children or teenagers be punished?。
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2010年雅思写作真题机经之Task2完整题目汇总（更新至2010年5月29日）颜炜：2010年雅思写作真题机经之Task2完整题目汇总（更新至2010年5月29日）2010年1月9日Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2010年1月14日In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research.To what extend do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages.2010年1月23日The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider. The rich is growing richer and the poor is growing poorer.What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？2010年1月30日Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others.What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？2010年2月6日Air travel only benefits the richest people, majority people take no advantage from development of airplane.To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010年2月11日Some people say politicians promote the development of society. However others believe that it is scientists who have more influence on the world.Discuss both views and give your opinion.2010年2月20日Many countries aim to improve living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result.Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?2010年2月27日Some people hold that technological progress in the last 100 years has brought negative effects upon society.To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010年3月6日Survey shows that in many countries across the people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole what are the possible effect of longer living for individuals and society?2010年3月18日Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animals.Discuss both views and give your opinion2010年3月20日More and more works have done by the machines. What are the impacts on individuals and society? What’s your opinion?2010年3月27日Studies suggest that children spend more time on watching TV than they do in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things.Why do you think this is case? What measurement and methods can be used to tackle with it?2010年4月10日Some people think that the increase of cheap air travel has brought about many benefits while others argue that this development has its drawbacks to the world’s environment and resources.Discuss these two points of view. What’s your opinion?2010年4月15日Some people think that men and women have different qualities that some certain job suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women.To What extent do you agree or disagree?2010年4月17日Governments should change the way individuals live while others believe they should choose the way themselves.Discuss these both points of view and give your opinion.2010年4月24日It has been suggested that everyone in the world want to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think disadvantage of such a development outweigh advantages?2010年5月8日Some people consider that school education should be concentrated on academic subjects, which would be helpful for their future careers, and subjects like music and sport are not useful.To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010年5月15日Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us, but some people argue that they are not as good as those by attending in a college or university in person.To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010年5月20日Some people think that children should obey rules that parents and teachers want them to do. However, others think that control may lead to children cannot well deal their life.Discuss both views and give your opinion.2010年5月29日Many young people today leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to encourage a positive attitude to learning in young people?以上题目收集整理于考生回忆和其他网络资源，仅供学习交流和复习参考。
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