2011年一月到2012年四月,雅思大作文真题回忆
中国考区雅思大作文真题回忆IELTS Writing Task 2
题外指示：
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Give reasons for
your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
62>News media are important in modern society. Why are they important?
Are their influences generally positive or negative?
61>In some cultures the old age is highly valued, while in some other
cultures youth is highly valued.
60>Ambition is an important characteristic of people. How important is
it for people to make success? Is it a positive or negative characteristic for
success?
59>A tendency of news reported in the media about problems and
emergencies rather than positive development is more harmful to the individual
and to society.
58>Some people think that it is a waste of time planning for the future,
and we should focus on the present.
57>Humans should not use animals as sources of food, clothing and
medicine.
56>There are a higher proportion of older people than younger people. Do
you think it is a positive or negative development?
55>Full-time university students need to spend a lot of time on
studying, but it is essential for students to get involved in other
activities.
54>Some people think that the development of technology makes people's
life more complex, so we should make life simpler without using technology.
53>The spread of multinational companies and resulting increase of
globalization produce positive effects for everyone.
52>Some people think that young people should follow the traditions of
their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as
individuals.
51>Some people are giving more importance to employing people with good
social skills, in addition to good qualifications.
50>Some people think that the government should build public libraries
in every town. Others believe it is a waste of money because we can get
information via the internet at home.
49>Some people think that developing countries should invite foreign
companies to open offices and factories, and others think that developing
countries should keep them out and help local companies.
48>Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn
about other countries, while other people think that it is not necessary to
travel abroad because all the information can be seen on TV and the Internet.
Discuss both views.
47>Tourism is an excellent way to develop a country, but it also causes
harm. How can countries ensure that tourism benefits the development?
46>Some think that creative artists should be supported financially by
the government of their country, while others believe that they should find
financial support from other sources instead. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
45>Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food
for its population and import as little as possible. To what extend do you agree
or disagree?
44>Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save
languages with a few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a
waste of financial resources.
43>Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after
and repairing old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build
modern ones instead.
42>Some people think foreign visitors should be charged more than local
people when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in a country.
41>Traditional food is being replaced by international fast foods. This
has negative effects on family and society.
40>Today, 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?
39>Today, food travels thousands of miles from farms to the consumers.
Why is this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
38>Some think that children should start school as early as possible,
while others believe that they should start school at the age of seven.
37>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 only teach students academic subjects.
36>In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects,
while boys choose science subjects. What is the reason? Should the trend be
changed?
35>Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn
children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as
individuals.
34>Higher 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 students. 3. All costs are paid by the students using loans from the
government that must be repaid after graduation. Discuss the benefits of each
option. Which is the best one?
33>Some people think that the qualities a person needs to become
successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or similar
academic institution.
32>Some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy
too difficult to learn, so some people argue that those subjects should be
optional rather than compulsory.
31>The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest
more resources in its young people. How true do you think of it? What is the
best way to invest resources?
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