2005---2011年雅思写作真题汇总
05-08雅思A类作文题
2005年1月- 2008年9月雅思A类（学术类）作文TASK 2 考题汇总/zhuanti/2008kaoshi.htm05.01.08Nowadays, people get information through news and papers, but meanwhile are uncertain about the truth of these news. Should we believe the journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondent have?05.01.15Some teachers say students should be organized into groups to study. Others argue students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?05.01.22Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.05.02.05Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.02.19Leisure is a growing industry, but people no longer entertain themselves as much as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. Do you agree or disagree?05.02.26People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?05.03.05Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviors. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion. 05.03.12It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfill both these functions?05.03.19Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.04.02Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to hard work when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?05.04.09Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides.05.04.16The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?05.05.14Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages?05.05.21many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?05.05.28Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What‟s your opinion?05.06.11The government is responsible for protecting a nation‟s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.06.18Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?05.06.25Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people‟s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.07.09Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?05.07.16Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?05.07.23The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. Do you agree or disagree?05.08.06Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?05.08.13Some scientists believe that studying the behavior of 3-year-old children can tell which children would grow up to be criminals. To what extent in your opinion is crime a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?05.08.20Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country rather than living as a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Do you agree or disagree?05.09.03Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared with the problems of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.10The only way to improve the safety on our own road is to have stricterpunishment for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 05.09.17Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.05.10.15In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.05.10.22The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels—individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.10.29Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.11.12As global trade increases between different countries, many daily necessities are produced in other countries. Such goods are usually transported a long distance. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh its drawbacks?05.11.19Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.11.26The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn‟t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?05.12.03Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to solve this problem.Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.12.17It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn‟t worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.07Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.14There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones?06.01.21Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to people‟s life, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot? 06.02.11In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?06.02.18Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world‟s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.02.25More and more measures to improve the security in large urban areas have been introduced in many countries because of the increased crime. Do the benefits of these measures outweigh the drawbacks?06.03.11In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.03.25One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years‟ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.04.08In the past century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon, he said, …It is a big step for mankind.‟ But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.04.22Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. .Please discuss the two views and give your own opinion.06.04.29Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarships, etc. ) Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.05.13Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe social consequences. Some people think only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.05.20International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. Do the problems of international travel outweigh its advantages?06.05.27Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that it is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.06.10Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in the local community who need it. Others, however, prefer to give money to national and international charitable organisations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.06.17The best way to solve the world‟s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? 06.06.24Some people think that students benefit from going to private secondary schools. Others, however, feel that private secondary schools can have a negative effect on society as a whole. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.06.07.08In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people. What are the reasons? What problems might it bring to the society?06.07.22It is better for students at university to live far away from home than to live at home with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?06.07.29Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent technological developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.08.05Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people, while others think the purpose of museums should be to educate, not entertain. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.06.08.12In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.08.25Multi-cultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children which encourages them to buy goods such as toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.06.09.16Some people think that the government should decide which subjects students should study at the university, while others think that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss the two vies and give your opinion.06.09.23It is suggested that all the young adults should undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community. Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the community and the young people?06.10.14Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn the children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.10.21A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.10.28As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. What are the factors that contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?06.11.04Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of the private health care outweigh the advantages?06.11.18Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Exposure to international media such as films, TV and magazines has a significant impact on local cultures. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?06.12.02Throughout history, male leaders always lead us to violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders it will be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.12.09Modern buildings change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.12.16Some people think that personal happiness is directly related to economic success. Others argue that happiness depends on different factors. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.01.06The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future. 07.01.13Some people think universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace in the future. Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What do you think are the main functions of a university?07.01.20 =05.07.09Some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but others say that it is not the gover nment‟s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.07.02.03 =04.02.28Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.02.10 ≈05.11.26Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology is now replacing their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.03.03 ≈04.12.04Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.03.10With the increase in the use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?07.03.22 （深圳加考）Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets, etc. However, other people think that is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.07.03.31 =05.02.26People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on an individual and the society as a whole?07.04.14The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.04.21 =06.09.02Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?07.04.28 =04.09.18Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.05.12 ≈06.09.23Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship of neighbourhood or teaching sports to children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.05.19Computers are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think are computers more important and in which areas are teachers more important?07.06.02 ≈ 06.05.20Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries Why is this the case? Is it a positive development?07.06.09Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.06.16In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.06.28 ( 加考)The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?07.07.07In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. For today's world, which system is appropriate?07.07.14In the last, lecture lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of student, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.07.21As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.07.26 （加考）Team activities can teach more skills for life than those activities which are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 07.08.11It is known to all that the technological and scientific advances have made greater changes to the range and quality of our food. Some people regard it as an improvement while others believe that the change is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07·08.18Some people think that we should invent a new language for international communication. Do the benefits of this outweigh the problems?07.08.25Some people say that it is the responsibility of individuals to save money for their own care after they retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.09.01Some people think that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. But others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.07.09.08The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars?07.09.20 （北京、杭州、深圳）Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.07.09.22Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following three:1. All costs are paid by the government.2. All costs are paid by the student.3. All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be repaid after graduation.Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?07.10.06 （加考）Today‟s children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.10.13Some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for anemployee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?07.10.20Some people think it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What's your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?07.10.25Some people think the only purpose of prison is to punish crime. Others think it has other functions. Discuss the two views and give your opinions.07.11.03The government should pay for the course fees for everyone who wants to study at the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.11.17Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children, some people think there are lots of negative effects for children, and should ban it. To what extent you agree or disagree?07.11.24Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than the positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 07.12.01We have entered a throw-away society and fill the environment with rubbish. What are the causes and what are your solutions?07.12.08Many people believe that main aim for university education is help graduates to find better job, while some people believe that university education has wider benefit for individual and society. Discuss both view and give your opinion.07.12.15Today, it is common that TV news programmes show the images of disasters and violence to the public. Discuss the reasons and the effects on the individual and the society.08.01.10Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.01.12Some people think the best way of reducing crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, think there are other better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.01.19The older generations have very traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behaviour. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for the young generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?08.01.26In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?08.02.02Some people think it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Other people think it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.02.14People living in big cities face many problems today. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?08.02.16“ Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. ” - US movie actor & director John WayneWhy is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than focusing on the present?08.02.23In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?08.03.01Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is the least important?subjects: Literature SportsMathematics EconomyPhysics HistoryMusic Geography08.03.08As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should pay for the cost. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.03.13People should look after their health as a duty to the society they live in rather than personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?08.03.29Some people think it is the responsibility for government to ensure that people have healthy lifestyles. Others think people should have a free for their own lifestyles decisions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.04.05 ＝06.03.25One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?08.04.12Many people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects of this on family life and society as a whole?08.04.19Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries?08.04.24 （加考）School teachers used to be the source of information; however, some people argue that teachers are not as important as before as the increasing variety of information resources. What is your opinion?08.05.10Children can learn efficiently by watching television, so they should be encouraged to watch television regularly both at home and in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?。
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2005年——2011年雅思写作真题汇总05.01.08Nowadays, people get information through news and papers, but meanwhile are uncertain about the truth of these news. Should we believe the journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondent have?05.01.15Some teachers say students should be organised into groups to study. Others argue students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?05.01.22Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.05.02.05Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.02.19Leisure is a growing industry, but people no longer entertain themselves as much as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. Do you agree or disagree?05.02.26People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?05.03.05Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.05.03.12It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfil both these functions?05.03.19Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used asmoney-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.04.02Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed too hard work when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?05.04.09Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides.05.04.16The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?05.05.14Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages?05.05.21many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?05.05.28Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?05.06.11The government is responsible for protecting a nation’s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.06.18Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?05.06.25Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people think it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.05.07.16Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?05.07.23The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. Do you agree or disagree?05.08.06Many people say that w e have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?05.08.13Some scientists believe that studying the behaviour of 3-year-old children can tell which children would grow up to be criminals. To what extent in your opinion is crime a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?05.08.20Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country rather than living as a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Do you agree or disagree?05.09.03Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared with the problems of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.10The only way to improve the safety on our own road is to have stricter punishment for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.17Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.05.10.22The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels—individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.10.29Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.11.12As global trade increases between different countries, many daily necessities are produced in other countries. Such goods are usually transported a long distance. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh its drawbacks?05.11.19Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.11.26The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?05.12.03Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to solve this problem.05.12.10Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.12.17It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn’t worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.14There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones?06.01.21Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to people’s life, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?06.02.11In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?06.02.18Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.02.25More and more measures to improve the security in large urban areas have been introduced in many countries because of the increased crime. Do the benefits of these measures outweigh the drawbacks?06.03.11In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?06.03.18Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.03.25One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years’ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?In the past century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon, he said, ‘It is a big step for mankind.’ But some people thi nk it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.04.22Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Please discuss the two views and give your own opinion.06.04.29Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarships, etc. ) Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.05.13Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe social consequences. Some people think only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.05.20International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. Do the problems of international travel outweigh its advantages?06.05.27Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that it is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.06.10Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in the local community who need it. Others, however, prefer to give money to national and international charitable organisations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.06.17The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?06.06.24Some people think that students benefit from going to private secondary schools. Others, however, feel that private secondary schools can have a negative effect on society as a whole. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people. What are the reasons? What problems might it bring to the society?06.07.22It is better for students at university to live far away from home than to live at home with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?06.07.29Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent technological developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.08.05Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people, while others think the purpose of museums should be to educate, not entertain. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.06.08.12In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.08.25Multi-cultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.09.02There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children which encourages them to buy goods such as toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.06.09.16Some people think that the government should decide which subjects students should study at the university, while others think that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss the two vies and give your opinion.06.09.23It is suggested that all the young adults should undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community. Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the community and the young people?06.10.14Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn the children into goodcitizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.10.21A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.10.28As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. What are the factors that contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?06.11.04Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of the private health care outweigh the advantages?06.11.18Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.11.25Exposure to international media such as films, TV and magazines has a significant impact on local cultures. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?06.12.02Throughout history, male leaders always lead us to violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders it will be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.12.09Modern buildings change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.12.16Some people think that personal happiness is directly related to economic success. Others argue that happiness depends on different factors. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.01.06The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same asbefore and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.07.01.13Some people think universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace in the future. Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What do you think are the main functions of a university?07.01.20 =05.07.09Some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but others say that it is not the g overnment’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.07.02.03 =04.02.28Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.02.10 ≈05.11.26Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology is now replacing their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.03.03 ≈04.12.04Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.03.10With the increase in the use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?07.03.22Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets, etc. However, other people think that is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.07.03.31 =05.02.26People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on an individual and the society as a whole?07.04.14The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.04.21 =06.09.02Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?07.04.28 =04.09.18Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.05.12 ≈06.09.23Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationshipof neighbourhood or teaching sports to children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.05.19Computers are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think are computers more important and in which areas are teachers more important?07.06.02 ≈ 06.05.20Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries Why is this the case? Is it a positive development?07.06.09Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.06.16In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.06.28The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. For today's world, which system is appropriate?07.07.14In the last, lecture lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of student, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.07.21As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.07.26Team activities can teach more skills for life than those activities which are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.08.11It is known to all that the technological and scientific advances have made greater changes to the range and quality of our food. Some people regard it as an improvement while others believe that the change is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.08.16The consumption of the resources on the earth is increasing at an alarming rate and above a dangerous level. What are the causes of this? What can be done to reduce it?07·08.18Some people think that we should invent a new language for international communication. Do the benefits of this outweigh the problems?07.08.25Some people say that it is the responsibility of individuals to save money for their own care after they retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.09.01Some people think that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. But others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars?07.09.20Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.07.09.22Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following three:1. All costs are paid by the government.2. All costs are paid by the student.3. All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be repaid after graduation.Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?07.10.06Today’s children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.10.13Some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?07.10.20Some people think it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What's your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?07.10.25Some people think the only purpose of prison is to punish crime. Others think it has other functions. Discuss the two views and give your opinions.07.11.03The government should pay for the course fees for everyone who wants to study at the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.11.17Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children, some people think there are lots of negative effects for children, and should ban it. To what extent you agree or disagree?Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than the positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.12.01We have entered a throw-away society and fill the environment with rubbish. What are the causes and what are your solutions?07.12.08Many people believe that main aim for university education is help graduates to find better job, while some people believe that university education has wider benefit for individual and society. Discuss both view and give your opinion.07.12.15Today, it is common that TV news programmes show the images of disasters and violence to the public. Discuss the reasons and the effects on the individual and the society.08.01.10Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.01.12Some people think the best way of reducing crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, think there are other better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.01.19The older generations have very traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behaviour. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for the young generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?08.01.26In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?08.02.02Some people think it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Other people think it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.People living in big cities face many problems today. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?08.02.16“ Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. ” - US movie actor & director John WayneWhy is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than focusing on the present?08.02.23In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?08.03.01Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is the least important?subjects: Literature SportsMathematics EconomyPhysics HistoryMusic Geography08.03.08As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should pay for the cost. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.03.13People should look after their health as a duty to the society they live in rather than personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?08.03.29Some people think it is the responsibility for government to ensure that people have healthy lifestyles. Others think people should have a free for their own lifestyles decisions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.04.05 ＝ 06.03.25One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?Many people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects of this on family life and society as a whole?08.04.19Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries?08.04.24School teachers used to be the source of information; however, some people argue that teachers are not as important as before as the increasing variety of information resources. What is your opinion?08.05.10Children can learn efficiently by watching television, so they should beencouraged to watch television regularly both at home and in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?08.05.22 ＝ 04.10.23Schools 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?08.05.31Some people believe that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams always success in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both views and give your opinions.08.06.05University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some people think universities should encourage their students to study a range of subjects in addition to their own subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?08.06.14Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However, others think this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss the both sides and give your own opinion.08.06.21Some people think that children should obey the rules or do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Other people think that children controlled too much can’t deal with problem themselves. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.。
年雅思写作真题汇总
0107国内 A类小作文流程图?大作文：需不需要把艺术课列为高中必修课。
澳洲?A类小作文柱图，大作文Many universities offer online courses to student instead of deliverying on campus. 积极还是消极development0112国内小作文?柱图大作文?Some cities have vehicle-free days, when private cars, trucks, motorcycles are banned in the city center. Public transportations like buses, taxis and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.澳洲?A类小作文柱图，大作文is it neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for 一大批年轻人？0114国内 A类小作文table 三年的income output profit?大作文Some people say job?satisfaction is more important than job security, others think people cannot always enjoy their jobs. So having a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.澳洲 A类小作文饼图，大作文some girls tend to choose arts subjects, but boys choose to study science subjects. What are the reasons? Do you think this trend should be changed? 0121国内 A类小作文饼图?留在英国和离开的原因?大作文：The best way for the government to solve traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. AD？澳洲?A类3个饼图关于中学生毕业后就业率，失业率和继续读书。
2011雅思写作真题
2011年雅思写作部分真题TASK 12011/1/8 The pie charts below show what UK students did after leaving university in 2003. 两个饼状图分别代表不同学历的人群在毕业后会做什么。
第一幅图是graduates with 1st degrees，第二幅是graduates with PhD qualifications；毕业后去向有全职就业的，海外就业的，继续学习深造的，还有待业的，还有combination of work and study 5类。
2011/1/15 The pie charts show the proportion of four vehicles on a major road bridge in 1965,1985 and 2005 in UK. 三个饼状图描述四种车型的通过比例：private cars, public transport vehicles, lorries and commercial vehicles.2011/1/22 The two pie charts below compare the distribution of world population and the spending on education in different countries. 2个饼图，一个描述的是人口的分布，另一个描述的是在教育方面的投入比重2011/1/27 The table below gives information about the population, literacy rate(male and female) and infant mortality rate in four different countries (Poland, Brazil, Egypt and Paskistan) in 2002. 比较4个不同国家在3个项目上的情况差距；但由于有3个不同类别的对象2011/2/12 The 4 pie charts compare 4 countries’ different ways of water use：4 countries: Egypt, Arabic, New Zealand, Canada; 3 ways：domestic use, industry, agriculture2010/2/17一个饼图和一个表格，讲的是asia europe us 和其他地方的游客去澳洲holiday resort 的比例情况以及他们在那stay length，accommodation，main activity 的对比表格2010/2/19 line chart 关于misic CDs bourght from music shops, the internet and supermarkets在1998到2004之间数量的变化从music shops CD数量在下降，其他两个是上升的2011/2/12 The pie charts below give information about the water consumption in terms of agriculture, industry and domestic in four countries.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Tourism is an excellent way to develop country, but it also can cause some harm. How can a country ensure tourism benefit the development?2011/2/17 The pie chart and table below show the rate of Australian tourists from Asia, Europe, US and others as well as compare stay length，accommodation，and main activity. 小作文属于饼图加表格的混考类。
2005年4月雅思写作题目汇总
2005年4月雅思写作题目汇总2005年4月雅思写作题目汇总2005年4月雅思写作题目汇总4月2日a类task 1two pie charts shows the financial sources of a organization: government grant, sales from shop, enhance tickets, gifts from individual.题目很奇怪，是很少在真题中出现的流程描述题。
根据示意图描述从油料作物的叶子中提取油。
树叶变油的流程图task 2pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to hard work when they are young.. do u think it is a positive or negative developing?学校给学生的压力比过去大了，学生们必须努力学习，你认为这是积极的还是消极的？g类task 1you attend a course studying, but the course is not same as the school brochure,write a letter to principal,1. what course did you study,2. what is different3. need the school how tosolve你参加了一个evening course,但是发现和宣传手册上有不同,写一封信给school, 要求:1. details on the evening course, 2. different不同的地方在哪里3. action你将要求校方采取什么行动.task 2the olympic game is no longer play important role, the olympic game in 2004 is the last one.do you agree or disagree?4月9日task 1a类task 1关于household 的一个表格。
2011雅思作文真题集合
2011.1.8：(科技类) Some people think that robots are very important for humans' future development. Others, however, think that robots are a dangerous invention that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2011.01.15：(工作类)workplace nowadays is trying to employ the equal number of females and males. Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?2011.01.22：（社会类）There are an increasing number of anti-social behaviors in recent years; People generally believe that the society is to blame. What do you think the causes are and who is responsible for this.2011.1.27：（旅游和现代科技）Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen at TV and the internet. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.2011.2.12：（旅游）Tourism is an excellent way to develop country, but it also can cause some harm. How can a country ensure tourism benefit the development?2011.2.17：（政府投资）some people believe that people work for arts such as painting, music should support fin by government. Some people think that those should find others support instead . Discuss both view and give your opinion.2011.2.19：（社会类）Some people think that women should play an equal role as men in military force or police force, others say women are not suited for such kind of work. Discuss both side and give your own opinion.2011.2.26：（生活类）Many people believe that counties should produce food for all population eats and import food as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2011.3.5：（文化类）Some people say that governments should spend money on measures to save languages that are used by few speakers, while others believe it's a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2011.3.12：（个人性格）Competitiveness is a positive quality for people to have among most societies. How does this competitiveness affect individuals? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend？2011.3.19：（科技类）With computer technology becoming cheaper and more accessible, more adults work from home and more children study from home. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?2011.4.2：(环境类)cheap air allow more people ..... Someone think it will cause more pollution should increase ticket price. Discuss both view and give your opinion.2011.4.16：（环境类）many people believe it is important to protect environment, but they make no effort to do it themselves, why don't they and do you have any suggestion for individuals to protectenvironment?2011.4.30：（旅游）Some people think the foreign visitors should be charged more than the local visitors when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in another country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2011.5.7：（环境类）Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual people to address. We have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is to address it at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?2011.5.14：（社会生活类）Individual greed and selfishness has been the basis of the modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respect for the family and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2011.5.19：（犯罪类）The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this issue?2011.5.28：（教育类）Many people believe that teachers should take the responsibility for the students to judge what is right and wrong and behave well, others feel that teachers should only teach academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2011.6.4：（公众新闻）We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we can't trust the journalist. What do you think? What qualities should a journalist have?2011.6.11：（政府类）Some people think that government should only spend money on the construction of public services rather than waste on the arts such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2011.6.23：（食品类）In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is has negative effects on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2011.6.25：（广告）We are surrounded by all kinds of advertising, which significantly influence our lives. Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative effects?2011.7.9：（动物）There are many extinct species in the world nowadays. Some people say we should protect these animals from dying out,while others say we should concentrate more on problems of human beings. Discuss both opinions and give your personal view.2011.7.16：（科技类）In today's world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and writers. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?2011.7.28：（教育类）In schools and universities, some girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose to study science subjects. What are the reasons? Do you think this trend should be changed?2011.7.30：（体育）Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, but others think the people should have freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2011.8.13：（教育类）Some people think that the main purpose of school is to turn children as a good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2011.8.20：（社会类）Some people think that a police force carrying guns can educate higher level of volience.to what extent do you agree or disagree？2011.8.25：（教育类）For some students from poor families, it is a tough mission to attend to college nowadays. Some believe that it is government’s obligation rather than individual duty to pay the tuition fees. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2011.8.27：(政府类）The number of people who watch foreign films is much more than people who watch local films, describe the reasons and should the government provide financial support to the local film industries.2011.9.3：（教育类）The qualities of a person needs to become successful in this world cannot be learned 学习使人进步，相信能就一定能成功at universities or similar academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?。
雅思2005-2008写作分析总结
2005-2008雅思写作题目详细归类(1)Some people think that it is beneficial for students to go to private secondary schools, but other people think that it can have a negative effect. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2006 .8.5Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Other think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2006 .9.2In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising to persuade children to buy snacks, toys，and other goods. Parents object such pressure on children. But some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2006 .9.16Some people think students should take the subjects which are decided by the government in the university. Others think that students can apply for the subjects they prefer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2006 .10 .29Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2006 .12.16Some people believe that personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe there are other factors contributing to happiness. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2007.1.20Some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but oth ers say that it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss bothviews and give your opinion.2007.3.3Some people think schools should select pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion2005-2008雅思写作题目详细归类(2)2007. 4. 28Air transport is increasingly used to export fruits and vegetables to other countries wh ere they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people believe that this is a good t hing, but others consider this use of air transport can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2007.8.11Some people think the food changed bytechnological and scientific advances is good, but others worry it is harmful. Discussboth sides and give your opinion.2007.12.82005-2008雅思写作题目详细归类(3)Some people think that it is better for students to live at home with their parents, while others think they should live in school accommodations. What’s your opinion? 2006 .9.23Young adults should undertake unpaid work to help people in the community. To what extent do you think it brings more drawbacks to the community and young adults than benefits?2006 .11.4Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the disadvantages of private health care outweigh the advantages?2006 .11.18Some people think secondary students should study international news as a school subject, but others argue that it is a waste of their valuable school time. What’s your opinion?2006 .11.25Exposure to international media, e.g. films, TV and magazines, has an impact on the local culture. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?2007.1.13Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to future c areer.Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its o wn sake. What is your opinion?2007.3.31It is now possible to perform.everyday tasks as banking, shopping and business transactions without meeting each otherface-to-face. What are the effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a w hole?2007.5.19Nowadays, computer is used more and more in education. Do you think in which area s computer is more important and in which areas teachers are more important？2007.07.07In some countries, schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjec ts. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular caree r. For today’s world, which of these systems is more appropriate?2007.8.18Some people think that a new language should be invented for people from different countries to use for the international communication. To what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?2007.9.1Some people think students should be encouraged to begin working after they have graduated from senior high school, while others think students should attend university first and then begin to work. What’s your opinion?2007.10.20Some experts say that children’s studying English at primary school is better than their studying English at secondary school. Do you think its advantages outweigh itsdisadvantages?2008.1.19 Old generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that it is not helpful for the young generations to prepare for modern life in the future. What’s your opinion?2005-2008雅思写作题目详细归类(5)2006.1.7Some people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006.2.18Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world's fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006.3.25Long distance flight uses more fuel than car and brings pollution to the environment. We should restrain non-essential flight rather than limit the use of car. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006.4 .8Space travel to the moon was once regarded as a big step for the mankind. Some people think it makes little difference to our daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006.5 .13Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe consequences. Some people think that only the government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2006.6 .17The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006 .7.29Earlier technological development brought more benefits changes to the life of ordinary people than the recent technological development does. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006 .8.12In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006 .8 .26Multi-cultural societies, which are a mixture of different ethnic groups, bring more benefits than drawbacks for a country. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?2006 .10 .14Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn the children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?2006 .10 .22The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels—individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006 .12.2Throughout the history, male leaders often made the society more violent and conflicting. If women governed the world, it would be a more peaceful world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006 .12.10Modern buildings are appearing in large numbers, and some people believe that we should build our buildings in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007.2.3Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment,and only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007.2.10People think the public library will be replaced by the computer. To what extent do yo u agree or disagree?2007.4. 14The society would benefit from the ban on all forms of advertising because it ser ves no useful purposes and can even be damaging. To some extent do you agree or di sagree with this opinion?2007.5.12The unpaid community service should be a necessary part in high college programs (s uch as helping your neighbor or teaching the children sports or working for the charit y).To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007.6.9Nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works by using computer. Do you agree or disagree?2005-2008雅思写作题目详细归类(6)2007.06.16In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. Th is is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agre e or disagree?2007.07.14Lectures were used in the past as an old way of teaching a large number of students. A s new technology is now available for education, some people suggest that there is no j ustification for lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007.07.21Many problems have impacts on the world, so good relationships between different countries are becoming more and more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007.8.25。
雅思写作分类高频题库(2005--2011)
雅思写作分类高频题库（2005--2011）More and more students choose to go to another country for their higher education. Do you think the benefits outweigh the problems associated with it?English has become a universal language. Discuss the positive and negative effects of this trend.Instead of requiring the government or students to bear the cost of higher education, universities can persuade the government to issue loans to students, who will repay the loans after graduation. Do you agree with this statement?Some people think schools should only teach students academic subjects. Others think schools should also teach students how to discriminate between right and wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Subjects such as music and sports are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people think children should obey the rules set by their parents and teachers set, but others think that less control will help children to deal with their future adult life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Some school leavers tend to go travelling or work for a period of time before going to university directly. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages and what is your own opinion?Some people think university education should prepare students for employment while others think it should help students acquire theoretical knowledge. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some people think universities should encourage their students to study a wide range of subjects in addition to their own subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Some teachers think it is effective for students to study in group while others think it is better to study alone. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Some people think that students benefit from going to private secondary schools. Others, however, feel that private secondary schools can have a negative effect on society as a whole. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and meaningful members of society rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to work hard when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides.The government should invest more in teaching science than other subjects so as to advance the progress of society. Do you agree or disagree?Many people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning. Why does this happen? How to solve the problem?Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, think universities should make it especially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people think adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while others think they should learn from teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Some parents need to spend time on reading or telling stories to Children, while others think Children can read through a variety of sources, such as book, TV and internet by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Some people think that students should go to college for further education. However, some others claim that students should learn skills such as fixing cars or construction. What is your opinion?类别：社会Some people believe that charities should give aid to those who need the aid most, wherever they live. Some people believe that charity organisations would better concentrate on people in their own country instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinionJob satisfaction is more important than job security. However, some people argue that a permanent job is more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. What are the factors that contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?To what extent do you agree that countries benefit from international tourism?The government should spend more money on public facilities (e.g., public hospitals, schools and libraries) rather than on artists or artistic projects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people argue that holding the Olympic Games is too expensive and the government should allocate money for other purposes. Do you agree or disagree?The society is based on rules and laws. It would not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?There are many extinct animal species in the world nowadays. Some people say we should protect these animals from dying out, while others say we should concentrate more on problems of human beings. Discuss both opinions and give your personal view.Professionals such as doctors, nurses and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree?Many people are moving from rural areas to big cities. Why has this happened? To what extent do you think it is a good trend?It is argued that we are living in a throw-away society: people throw away what they use in daily life, instead of recycling or reusing them. Why has this happened and what are the effects of this trend?Many people think that it is costly and time-consuming to preserve old buildings. We should knock them down and replace them with modern ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?The perception of careers is changing rapidly. People hardly rely on one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for this change and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.A longer prison term as a way of punishing those who break the law is not as good as other methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?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.Some people think it is necessary to use animals for testing medicines intended for human use. Others, however, criticise this as animal cruelty. Discuss both of these views and give you own opinion.Women have different qualities from men, so gender imbalance in some occupations is acceptable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?In many countries，the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend make positive or negative effects to society?In many parts of the world, teenagers and young people are committing more crimes. Why is this happening? How to address this issue?Discuss the reasons why the youth unemployment has become an urgent issue and the methods to address this problem.Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of the private health care outweigh the advantages?Housing shortage in big cities has severe social consequences. Some people think only the government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people think that by paying taxes they have made enough contribution to their society, others think there are more responsibilities than paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Some people believe that the improvement of public health relies on the number of sports facilities; others believe that some other measures should be taken. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Some people think it is more important to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?In modern society, fashion is becoming more and more popular in people's choice of clothes. Why? Do you think it is positive development or negative development?Some people think that the sport is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.People should look after their health as this is not only a personal benefit but also a duty to the society where they live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?More and more centre-town stores are replaced by out-of-town big stores. As a result，more and more people have to drive cars in order to get to those far away stores. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?Some people think that women should be allowed to play equal roles as men in military forces and police forces. Others believe that women are not suited for this kind of work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Now more and more companies like to employ equal number of men and women workers. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?类别：环境Environmental problems are so big that they cannot be solved by any person or country alone. Instead, it should be solved at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?Some people think cheap air travel brings us benefits while others believe thatnon-essential flights should be cut in order to reduce environmental problems caused by cheap air travel. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.While it is important to protect the environment, little effort has been made by individuals. Why has this happened? What can individuals do to protect the environment?Some people think pollution and the damage to the environment have resulted from a country developing and becoming richer, and this is unavoidable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Many people think that companies and individuals should pay for the pollution they have produced while the government should not take any responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main sources in many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar energy) is encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?Some people think that the production of consumer goods damages the environment as these goods are less expensive than before. Do you agree or disagree?Individuals cannot solve environmental problems easily. Only governments and big companies can solve them. Do you agree?The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?类别：发展In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy products made in other countries. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not address poverty effectively. For this reason, rich countries should give other types of help to poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people say that the government should change people's lifestyle, while others believe individuals should have their own choice. Discuss and give your opinion.Industries and businesses should be moved from cities to small towns. To what extent do you agree or disagree?It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think disadvantage of such a development outweigh advantages?In many countries traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This is has negative effects on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think that any factor is more important than the others?As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should pay for the cost. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Today’s children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?Leisure is a growing industry, but people no longer entertain themselves as much as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. Do you agree or disagree?Some recent studies show that people in developing countries feel happier than before, while people in developed countries feel less happy. Why has this happened? What can be learned from it?Most 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?The older generations have very traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behaviour. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for the young generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels—individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?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.类别：科技Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree and what can be done to reduce the negative effect?Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (the study material by post, by internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Mobile phones have made life easier: You can answer your phone at any place or any time. Dose this development has more positive or negative effects on both individuals and society? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects on an individual and the society as a whole?Some people support the developments in agriculture such as factory farming and creations of new types of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since the computer can now perform their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people think governments should introduce new technology to improve the lives in developing countries while others think they should provide free education to achieve that. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.In today’s world, private companies rather than the government pay for and carry out scientific research. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?Some people think that robots are very important to human’s future development. Others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on society. Discuss both opinions and give your personal view.There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones?In today's society, more and more work is done by machines. Do you think the positive effects of the development overweigh the negative effects on individuals and society?Today, foods travel thousands of miles from the farm to customers. Why has this happened? Is this trend positive or negative? 2Some people argue that technology such as the cell phone destroys social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?In the past century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon, he said, ‘It is a big step for mankind.’ But some people think it makes littl e difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?The development of technology has changed the way people interact with each other. In which ways does it change the types of relationship that people make with each other? Does it have a positive or negative effect on society?Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?类别：媒体The government should control the amount of violence in films and on TV can help to reduce crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think it is the case? What methods can be used to tackle it?Today, advertising has a powerful influence on our lives. Do you think the positive effects of advertising overweigh the negative effects?Nowadays, advertising aimed at children should be banned. To what extent you agree or disagree?Newspapers have a remarkable influence in people’s opinions and ideas. Do you think it is a positive or negative change?Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Exposure to international media such as films, TV and magazines has a significant impact on local cultures. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?We can get knowledge from news but many people believe we should not trust journalists. What do you think? What qualities should good journalists have?As anybody can post information on the Internet, most information online is inaccurate. For this reason, the use of Internet as a source of information is not encouraged.The newspaper is the best way to obtain the latest information because its influence comes stronger than other forms of media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Some people argue that films and computer games containing violence should be banned while other people argue that the relaxation is harmless. Discuss both views and give your opinion.If a product is good or it meets people needs, people will buy it. So advertising is unnecessary and no more than an entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people think that computers and the Internet are more important for a child's education than going to school. But others believe that schools and teachers are essential for children to study effectively. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.类别：文化Modern buildings change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Selfishness and greed have been the basis of modern society. Some people think we should return to the traditional values of respecting family and local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their view?Many people believe that today there is a general increase in anti-social behaviour and lack of respect for others. What might have caused this situation? How to improve it?Competitiveness is a positive quality for people to have among most societies. How does this competitiveness affect individuals? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.Some people think the foreign visitors should be charged more than the local visitors when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in another country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people think the government should spend money on measures to save some languages from dying out. Others think it is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.Multi-cultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Some people think music plays an important role in society. Others think it is it is simply a form of entertainment. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.Multi-cultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?。
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2005---2011年雅思写作真题汇总、05.01.08Nowadays, people get information through news and papers, but meanwhile are uncertain about the truth of these news. Should we believe the journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondent have?05.01.15Some teachers say students should be organised into groups to study. Others argue students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?05.01.22Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.05.02.05Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.02.19Leisure is a growing industry, but people no longer entertain themselves as much as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. Do you agree or disagree?05.02.26People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?05.03.05Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.05.03.12It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfil both these functions?05.03.19Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.04.02Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed too hard work when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?05.04.09Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage ourstudents to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides.05.04.16The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?05.05.14Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages?05.05.21many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?05.05.28Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What‟s your opinion?05.06.11The government is responsible for protecting a nation‟s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.06.18Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?05.06.25Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people‟s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.07.09Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people think it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.05.07.16Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree? 05.07.23The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. Do you agree or disagree?05.08.06Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we arefilling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fullydispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?05.08.13Some scientists believe that studying the behaviour of 3-year-old children can tell which children would grow up to be criminals. To what extent in your opinion is crime a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?05.08.20Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country rather than living as a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Do you agree or disagree?05.09.03Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared with the problems of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.10The only way to improve the safety on our own road is to have stricter punishment for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.17Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.05.10.15In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.05.10.22The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels—individual, national and global. To what extent do youagree or disagree?05.10.29Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.11.12As global trade increases between different countries, many daily necessities are produced in other countries. Such goods are usually transported a long distance. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh its drawbacks?05.11.19Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality.To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.11.26The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn‟t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?05.12.03Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to solve this problem.05.12.10Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.12.17It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn‟t worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.07Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and shouldnot pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.14There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones?06.01.21Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to people‟s life, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?06.02.11In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?06.02.18Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world‟s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.02.25More and more measures to improve the security in large urban areas have been introduced in many countries because of the increased crime. Do the benefits of these measures outweigh the drawbacks?06.03.11In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?06.03.18Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 06.03.25One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years‟ time, butthey cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?。