慎小嶷的五月雅思写作预测
5月雅思写作大作文预测
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慎小嶷雅思范文
慎小嶷范文部分总结1、Life was better when technology was simpler. To what extent do you agree of disagree?Modern technology has revolutionized life in three main fields: work, transport and communication. Although modern technology is often blamed for stress and alienation, I doubt that many people would want to turn back the clock to the pre-technological age.Despite the fact that life was simpler in former times, I would prefer not to return to that lifestyle, because that simplicity was due to a lack of choice. Before large jet airliners came in in the 1960s, for example, air travel was beyond the reach of most people. Before electronic cash registers, people had to spend a lot of time on math calculations to carry out transactions. Furthermore, our knowledge of the world around us, especially foreign countries, was sketchy before television brought us the vivid images of documentaries. Modern technology has brought liberation from the exhausting and boring labor and has set us free to enjoy more interesting work and leisure.It is nor even always true that modern technology is more complex to use than it was to perform household chores. Caring for a horse was a far more complicated and time-consuming matter than starting up a car and taking it to the petrol station for its 5,000-mile household chores. Caring for a horse was a far more complicated and time-consuming matter than starting up a car and taking it to the petrol station for its 5,000-mile service. One has to read the novel from past times to realize the anxiety and frustration that result from transport systems limited to the speed of the horses.The example I have given are just a few of that can illustrate the case that modern technology makes life more convenient. Probably what can may the people yearn for the good old past simple ways I forces us to speed up our pace of life. But sometimes this change can be resisted, when we set ourselves simple priorities and stick to them.2、Some people think intelligent students should be educated together with other students. Do you agree or disagree?It is not uncommon for talented students to get admitted to gift programs today.Letting talented students take special courses make sense to some extent. They need a more challenging curriculum as they are fast learners and their learning process requires little repetition of the information that has been taught by the teacher. If they find the too easy form them to handle, these intelligent children will end up learning little or nothing ar all. As a matter of fact, many students who are inattentive in class are intelligent ones. Regular courses simply fail to attract their attention.Then form a purely psychological point of view, intelligent students also feel more comfortable if there are separate classes for them. They would feel isolated and become oversensitive if they spent all their class time with their ordinary peers. This is often true because smart children not only have different learning pattern, their communication patterns tend to be different from those of the ordinary students as well.Still, it should be pointed out that segregating intelligent student from their peers is nor without its own downside. Some educators believe such classes will be drained of student leaders and role models. Segregation on the basis of IQ may even send a message to those who take regular courses that their work is not as valued as the intelligent students’, which will lower the average students’ self-esteem.Overall, I would suggest that gifted students spend their class time with their peers. But in addition to that, they should be encouraged to take electives that challenge them mentally.3、Some people think citizens should be totally responsible for their own health costs. Others think it is better to have a health care system which provides free health services for all. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.A much debated issue these days is whether citizens should take out private health insurance of not. In this essay, I will argue that people who can afford it should be privately insured, but free medical care must be made available for those too poor to do so.The most important reason for encouraging people to take out private health insurance is the cost to thegovernment. Free health coverage for people who are able to pay for it is a waste of public money. Of course, people will only pay health insurance premiums if they know that they are getting good value for their money. If they get sick, they will pay little or nothing at all. In addition, the privately insured are entitled to special benefits such as having the choice of their own doctors, and being able to avoid long waiting lists for hospital beds.On the other hand, those who realty cannot afford to pat private insurance premiums, which are often very high, should still be entitled as citizens to the best medical are available. They cannot be expected to pay their own medical bills. However, if they are working, they should still pay a percentage of their wages (for example 1% to 2%) as a tax which pays towards the cost of providing free medical services.In conclusion, I think most people should privately insure their health. But it is unreasonable to suppose that all citizens can afford it. Therefore, a safety net in the form of a basic free health care system must exist for the very poor and the unemployed.4、Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent do you think television has positively or negatively affected culture development?It has been around forty years since television was first introduced into British households and people today still have mixed views on whether it has a positive or a negative influence on society.Many people believe that television damages culture. It promotes the stronger culture of countries such as Britain and the us and weakens the cultures of countries such Britain and the US and weakens the cultures of less wealthy countries, This is because the stronger countries are able to assert their own culture by producing more programmes that are shown widely around the world. These programmes then influence people, particularly young people, in the countries where they are shown.Also, because television networks need to attract large audience to secure their financial survival, they must produce progtammes that are interesting to a broad range of people. In Britain this range is very broad because we are a multicultural society and people of all backgrounds like to watch television. To interest all these different people, most television programmes are short, full of action and excitement and pursue themes common to all cultures, such as crime and romance. Television programmes that concentrate on or develop themes related to one particular culture are not so successful because they only interest a smaller audience. Nevertheless we must recognize that television does have some positive effects on cultures within a society. People who do not live within their own culture can access it through multicultural stations on TV.In conclusion, I take the view that television promotes and strengthens those cultures that are wealthy and influential while it weakens cultures that are already in a weak position.5、Many people ignore basic science today. What are the causes and what are your solutions?While technological developments are constantly covered by the mass media, basic science is hardly getting any attention form the public.I tend to believe the public ignorance of basic science research is largely due to its unpredictable value. Compared with applied technology that can produce almost immediate benefits, basic science, scientists have to devote a great deal of time and energy to their research, while being very uncertain if this devotion will lead to the intended outcomes. Many scientists become dissatisfied with their working conditions and earning and in the end, they choose to leave their laboratories for other jobs, which can help to explain why basic science is often ignored by the public.Since basic science is the foundation of most technological developments, some steps must be taken to reverse this trend. On the national level, the government should fulfill its responsibility in raising public awareness of the significance of basic science get the funding and the public support that is urgently needed. Also, companies and institutes should financially support scientists who commit themselves to basic science, not just for the sake of profit, but for the development of science as well. Additionally, the public should be made aware that there would be very few technological advancements if basic science were largely ignored.Basic science deserves more public attention. Certainly none of us want it to become a completely stagnantfield due to our ignorance.6、As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element for individual well-being. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?Nowadays, many adults have full-time jobs and the proportion of their lives spent doing such jobs is very high. So feeling about one’s job must reflect how an individual feels about his or her life as a whole, and because of this, job satisfaction is indeed very important to the well-being of that person.Employees get jobs satisfaction in a number of ways. Firstly, a person needs to feel that they are doing valued and valuable work, so positive feedback form superiors is very important in this respect. A sense of fulfillment is also encouraged if a worker feels the job is worth doing because it contributes to the society or the economy as a whole. Secondly, when some feels they are improving of developing their skills through training opportunities, for examples, then there is a sense of progression and purpose that rewards a worker, the sense of belonging to a team of a working community also contribute to job satisfaction because colleagues help each other to enjoy their working lives. Satisfaction is also increased by a sense of responsibility for and loyalty to a team.Of course not everyone enjoys his work. Hard economic realities mean that many people have little choice in the kind of job they can get. In some cases an employee is working in a job that suits neither their skills nor their personality. Some jobs are repetitive and boring, and labor relations may be poor and lead to resentment and insecurity rather than to job satisfaction.However, even though it is unlikely that all workers do feel happy in their work, I think it is not unrealistic to promote more job satisfaction in any job. If the factors identified above are implemented, then any job can be improved and more workers can feel greater degrees of job satisfaction.。
5月雅思写作预测
本期重点预测教育类1. Some people think that university students should specialize in one subject, while others think universities should encourage students to learn a range ofsubjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2. Insome countries, students pay their college or university fees on their own,while in some others, the government pays for them. Do you think advantages that government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages?3. Computers are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think are computers more important and in which areas are teachers more important?媒体类1. Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making them look the same. Do you agree ordisagree?国际旅游1. International travel seems to make people more prejudiced rather than broad-minded. What do you think are thereasons for people to fail tobenefit from the international travel and how toimprove the understanding between different countries?自然资源1. The natural resources such asoil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?其他1. Staying healthy by playing sports and eating well should be individual’s duty to society rather than ahabit for personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2. Artists should always begiven the freedom to express their ideas. To what extent do you agree ordisagree?3. Young people who commitserious crimes such as robbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?小范围预测1. Many people believe that international tourism is negative to their countries. Why do they think so?What can be done to change the negative sides in international tourism?2.Some people consider that school education should be concentrated on academic subjects, which would be helpful for students’ future careers, and subjects like music and sport are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?puters are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think arecomputers more important and in which areas are teachers more important?4.Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making them look the same. Do you agree or disagree?5.People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well asbusiness transactions, without meeting other people face to face. What are the effects of this on individuals and society as a whole?6.In 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?7.Some people believe that the increasing business and culture exchanges between different countries is a positive phenomenon. However, others believe that this could lead to a loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.8.The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumedat an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?9.International travel seems to make people more prejudiced rather than broad-minded. What do you think are the reasons for people to fail to benefit from the international travel and how to improve the understanding between different countries?10. In some countries, students pay their college or university fees on their own,while in some others, the government pays for them. Do you think advantages that government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages?5月-8月大范围预测1. Many people believe that international tourism is negative to their countries. Why do they think so?What can be done to change the negative sides in international tourism?2.Some people consider that school education should be concentrated on academic subjects, which would be helpful for students’ future careers, and subjects like music and sport are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?puters are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think arecomputers more important and in which areas are teachers more important?4.Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making them look the same. Do you agree or disagree?5.People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well asbusiness transactions, without meeting other people face to face. What are theeffects of this on individuals and society as a whole?6.In 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?7.Some people believe that the increasing business and culture exchanges between different countries is a positive phenomenon. However, other s believe that this could lead to a loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give yourown opinion.8.The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumedat an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?9.International travel seems to make people more prejudiced rather thanbroad-minded. What do you think are the reasons for people to fail to benefit from the international travel and how to improve the understanding between different countries?10.In some countries, students pay their college or university fees on their own,while in some others, the government pays for them. Do you think advantagesthat government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages?11. Some people believe that the increasing business and culture exchanges between different countries is apositive phenomenon. However, others believe that this could lead to a loss ofnational identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.12.The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumedat an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve theseproblems?13.International travel seems to make people more prejudiced rather thanbroad-minded. What do you think are the reasons for people to fail to benefit from the international travel and how to improve the understanding between different countries?14.Some people think that in this modern world people are getting dependent oneach other. Others think the modern world gets people more independent on each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.15.An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is nolonger a sense of community. What do you think are the causes of thissituation? What solutions can you suggest?16.The government should control the violent films and television in order to decrease the crimes in the society. Do you agree or disagree?17.The range and quality of food has been improved with the development of technology and scientific advance. Some people think it is good and othersthink it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.18.In many countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses tomove out of the large cities and into the regional area s. Do the advantagesoutweigh the disadvantages?19.Some people believe art such as painting and music cannot directly improve thequality of people’s lives so that government money should be spent on otherthings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?20.In many parts of the world children and teenagers are committing more crimes.Why do you think it is the case? How to punish them?21.Some people think that university students should specialize in one subject,while others think universities should encourage students to learn a range of subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.22.Some people believe that the country would benefit a lot from a large number ofyoung people entering university. However, others think that the large amountof people receiving the education of university only leads to graduateunemployment. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.23.Many young people today leaveschool with a negative attitude towards learning. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to encourage a positive attitude to learning inyoung people?24.More and more people want to buy famous brands with clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?25.Developing countries require international organizations’ help. Some peoplethink that financial aid is important. However, others believe that practicalaid and advice is more important. Discuss both these views and give your ownopinion.26.News media is more influential nowadays. Some people think it is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?27.Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?28.People still value artists in the age of advanced science and technology. Why do you think this is? Are arts as important as science and technology?。
【慎小嶷——十天突破雅思写作】真题范文大全
【慎小嶷——十天突破雅思写作】真题范文大全多多研读别人的优秀范文，在进行仿写和改进，也不失为提升雅思写作能力的有个好办法，下面小编给大家带来【慎小嶷——十天突破雅思写作】真题范文大全，希望可以帮助到大家。
【慎小嶷——十天突破雅思写作】文化类真题7分范文文化类真题【In some countries, traditional arts are going extinct. Some people think that we should try to keep them. To what extent you agree?】Today, many types of traditional arts and crafts are struggling on the brink of extinction. People have different attitudes toward this trend. As for me, I believe that traditional arts should still be cherished by us. Traditional arts are national treasures handed down from our ancestors; therefore, it is our responsibility as inheritors to keep them alive. A nation without abundant traditional arts, such as folk music, ethnic drawings or painting would feel rootless. Consequently, should those brilliant traditional arts die out, the nation's sense of belonging would be seriously eroded. Even worse once a form of traditional art disappears in history, it could never be truly revived. Only until then will the people realize that is a great loss, which at best would only result in nostalgia and regrets.如今，许多传统工艺正濒临灭绝。
慎小嶷《十天突破雅思写作》总结2
慎小嶷《十天突破雅思写作》总结2-标准化文件发布号：（9556-EUATWK-MWUB-WUNN-INNUL-DDQTY-KIIGeneral Knowledge注意：1. 作文要有实质内容。
2. 6分：260~270个词左右；6.5分：280个词以上。
3. 没有必要一定写长难句，但要提高句子的准确度和多样性。
必须在对英语造句知识准确理解和把握的基础上流畅地写出复杂的长句子，而不是刻意、机械地拉长句子。
（准确、严密、多样、清晰）4. 对于零星出现的少量拼写错误，只要不引起歧义，是不会导致严重扣分的，但要努力减少作文里出现拼写错误的可能。
5. 考场里没有时间打草稿，但可以在印考题的试题纸上把看到题目后头脑里闪现出的ideas、考前准备的相关加分词汇和句型大致记录一下。
6. 当考官要求停笔时即使还没有写完也一定要停下来，否则会被判为违纪行为。
7. 考前练习一定要尽可能模拟实战：下载标准格式的答题纸；用铅笔写作，每行10~12个单词；严格控制时间，Task 1不应超过25 min，Task 2不应超过45 min。
备考初期，可将Task 1和Task 2分开练习，但在考前一周内，必须演练完整的写作考试全程，严格控制时间，写完后再核对或请有经验的老师批改。
8.Task 1 图表题Task 2 议论题Task achievement 针对题目所给的图形详细介绍信息Coherence and cohensionLexical resourceGrammatical range and accuracy Task response 论证要扣题且强有力Coherence and cohensionLexical resourceGrammatical range and accuracy客观、准确、详尽主观性使用的词汇有限，句式要求不高词汇量要求较高，句式灵活多变最高境界：让考官即使不看图表，只看考生作文也能够准确地想象出图表的内容在观点上没有标准答案，重点在于是否可以用英文比较准确地表达并且强有力地支持这种观点；不用纠结怎样的观点才是“正确的”，而应考虑这道题持怎样的论点才能写起来最顺手，最能充分利用自己考前准备的内容。
雅思备考推荐书目
雅思备考推荐书目
1. 慎小嶷《十天突破雅思写作》
优点：比较系统地总结了雅思写作的方方面面，而且我最欣赏它的地方是让烤鸭的必备词汇量降到最低。
缺点：想想当全中国80%以上的烤鸭都人手一本的时候，它就不再是烤鸭战场上的大规模杀伤性武器了。
2. 慎小嶷《十天突破写作完整真题库》
优点：比较系统地收集和归类不同类型的雅思题目，我最欣赏它的地方是它能让考生觉得―原来9分作文都是不外如此，而且我们能很好地找出差距。
缺点：看了这本书，你会很容易地掉进那个―大包围的题海战术，你会有意无意地想把所有topics 都写了，你会有意无意地背诵别人的观点和9分范文。
这样的复习方法是致命的。
3. 吴建业《最新雅思考试胜策》之写作
优点：有很多很好的例句和观点，能让考生从例句中掌握单词，熟悉观点
缺点：观点太多，没有针对性，而且topics 很少，因为这边书是2003 年的产物。
它已经远远落后雅思写作题库的更新速度。
4. 吴建业《最新雅思考试胜策》之词汇
优点：对于渴望背单词的朋友，这本书足够你背了，而且那些词都是按照topics 来划分的，所以比其他垃圾词汇书又进了一步。
缺点：我从来反对盲目背单词，更加反对那些为了使用某个单词而要自己的观点妥协的做法。
单词是一把双刃剑，它既是武器，又是负担。
慎小嶷2013年5月雅思作文预测
慎小嶷2013年5月雅思作文预测1Telecommunication tools such as mobile phones and the Internet are very useful. However, it is rare for elderly people to use them. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful to elderly people? How can elderly people be encouraged to use them?2Cheap air travel is increasingly popular around the world. To what extent do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?3Some people think that children today live under more pressure than they did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?4Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education. Some people think that universities should make higher education easier for them to access. To what extent do you agree or disagree?5Some people think that the government should make university education free for all students, regardless of their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?6Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?7Today, more and more people are living in large cities. What are the causes of this trend? What are the difficulties of living in a large city?In some countries, the proportion of people aged 15 or younger is increasing. What effects will this trend have on these countries?9Some people think that international co-operation has many benefits for environmental protection, while others argue that it has more benefits for international business. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.10The increasing production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. Why is this the case? Suggest some solutions.11Some people believe that only the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can succeed in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.12The older generations have traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behaviour. Some people argue that these ideas are not helpful for the younger generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?13Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people. Others, however, believe that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.14Staying healthy by playing sports and eating well should be an individual’s duty to society rather than a habit for personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?15Some people prefer to have temporary jobs. They only work for a few months in a year and use the rest of time to do what they want to do. To what extent do youthink the advantages of doing this outweigh the disadvantages?16Some people think that children should be made to obey rules, while others argue that children who are controlled too much will not be well-prepared for their adult life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.17Some people think that developments in agriculture, such as factory farming and creation of new types of vegetables, have brought us more benefits than problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?18Charities cannot help everyone in the world, so they should only try to help people in their own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?19In many countries, school subjects and course contents are decided by the government. Some people argue that students should decide these for themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?20Nowadays the news media have greater influence on peo ple’s ideas and opinions than in the past. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?。
(作文)5月9日雅思作文预测
5月9日雅思作文预测准备参加本次考试的同学请注意：1.小作文重点准备柱图。
我想对于柱图，大家已经不陌生了，要知道，考试是不会出现太简单的柱图，比方大家看到的两个或三个柱。
而是比较繁多的5-6个柱。
这时候大家要按照逻辑顺序把Body部分分成两个层次。
一般来讲，就是把数据分组。
2.大作文大家要关注旅游话题，环境话题，教育与科技两大主题也要做好准备。
从今年的题目看来，英国人已经完全意识到经济危机带来了空前影响，意味着我们广大同学要以此为导向。
文化交流类，毕业工作类的思考角度大家要注意复习。
全球污染问题也值得关注，近期的口语就可以发现这个趋势。
由于考虑到全球化的影响，国际旅游的利弊是时常讨论的话题。
1.Internationaltravelmakespeopleprejudicedratherthanbroad-minded.Whatareit scausesandwhatmeasurescanbetakentosolvethisproblem?2.Someemployersfocusonacademicqualifications,payinglessattentiontolifeexperi encesandpersonalqualities.Whyisthisphenomena?Isthisdevelopmentpositiveornegati ve?3.Internationaltravelisbecomingcheaperthanbefore,somoreandmorecountriesop entheirdoorstotourists.Dotheadvantagesoftheincreasedtourismoutweighthedisadvan tages?4.Somepeoplebelievethatacountrycanbenefitalotfromuniversityeducation,while othersbelievethatsendingalargepercentageofyoungstudentstogotouniversityistheway leadingtounemployment.Discussbothviewsandgiveyouropinion.5.Somepeoplethinkthatindividualsarenotableimprovetheenvironment,onlygover nmentandcompaniescanmakeadifference.Towhatextentdoyouagreeordisagree?6.Somepeoplebelievethatadvertisementsshouldbebannedsincetheyservenousef ulpurposeandcanevenbedamaging.Towhatextentdoyouagreeordisagree?7.Today,moreandmoredevelopingcountriesareexpandingtouristindustry.Whyisit thecase?Doyouregarditaspositiveornegative?。
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PAT的五月写作预测
1 Good health is a basic human need. Some people think that healthcare services should be provided by the government rather than by private companies. Do you agree or disagree?
2 Some people believe that only the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can succeed in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
3 Animal experiments have been used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of many other products. Some people think that these experiments should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4 Sending children to boarding schools is becoming increasingly popular. What are the causes of this trend? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
5 Today, many young people leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. What are the causes of this? Suggest some solutions.
6 Some people believe that students should study a wide range of subjects. Others, however, argue that students should focus on the subjects they are best at or they find most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
7 Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education. Some people think that universities should make it easier for them to access higher education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8 Some parents today choose to send their children to private schools. Do the advantages of private schools outweigh the disadvantages?
9 Mobile phones and the Internet are useful tools. However, not many elderly people use them. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful to elderly people? How can elderly people be encouraged to use them?
10 Early technological developments helped ordinary people and changed their lives more than recent technological developments. Do you agree or disagree?
11 Cheap air travel is increasingly popular in the world today. To what extent do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
12 International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. Some people argue that the problems caused by international tourism outweigh the benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13 Exposure to international media has significant influence on local cultures. Is the influence positive or negative?
14 In multi-cultural societies, people of different cultural backgrounds live and work together. Do you think the advantages of multi-cultural societies outweigh the disadvantages?
15 Some people think that the government should protect old buildings, while others think that old buildings should be replaced by new ones. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
16 Some people think that museums and art galleries should be enjoyable places to entertain people. Others, however, believe that the purpose of museums and art galleries is to educate. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
17 Charities cannot help everyone in the world. They should only provide aid to people in their own communities and countries. Do you agree or disagree?
18 Research suggests that many prisoners commit crimes again after being released. What are the causes of this? Suggest some solutions.
19 Throughout history, male leaders have led people to violence and conflict. A society governed by female leaders would be more peaceful. Do you agree or disagree?
20 Many people think that private companies, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning up the environment. Do you agree or disagree?。