2013-2014 中国区雅思写作题目汇总
Jeenn Lee Hsieh 作文试题
谢振礼在线讲座 ielts360toefl@hotmail.com
回忆中国考区2011-2014雅思大作文试题
(对照谢振礼2010-2014海外雅思写作真题)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write a minimum of 250 words within about 40 minutes.
20140405>An increasing number of people choose to change their careers and place of residence several times in their lives. Is it a positive or negative development?
20140315>It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces like squares and parks. Do you agree or disagree?
20140308>Some people think that all young people should be required to stay in full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20140301>Living in a big city can be bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20140222>In some countries, children's education is expensive. Do you think that the government should some or all of the costs?
20140215>Some people think that the main reason for success is hard work and determination, while others think that other factors like money and appearance are also important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
20140213>Some people think that local governments should spend money on art projects in major cities because these works of art (statues or paintings) could make the urban landscape more attractive. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20140125>The international community should act immediately to reduce consumption of fuels such as gas and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20140118>Nowadays children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to school. What are the reasons/ How can we solve this problem?
20140111>Many young people choose to change their jobs after a few years. Why? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
20140109>The best way for the government to solve the traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20131221>Scientists advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle, but millions of people still continue with unhealthy activities. Why? What can we do to change this situation?
20131214>Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. Is this a positive or negative development?
20131212>In many countries, more and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television, microwave oven, and rice cooker. Is this a positive or negative development?
20131207>It is important to preserve the culture and environment of the places you visit, but some people think that it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20131130>More and more people want to own famous-brand clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative development?
20131121>As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn that country's language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20131116>Across the modern world, only a few languages are increasing in use while the uses of many other languages are dying out. Is this a positive or negative development?
20131109>Young people who commit serious crimes, such as robbery or violent attacks, should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20131026>A rise in the standard of living in a country only seems to benefit cities rather than the rural areas. What problems might this difference cause? How might these problems be reduced?
20131019>Nowadays, many people are working in other countries. At the same time they also take their families with them. Is this a positive or negative development?
20131012>Some people think that economic progress is one way to measure a country's success, but there are other factors that are also important. What are the other factors? What factor is the most important one?
20131010>Some people think that giving aids to poorer countries causes more negative effects than positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20130928>Some people think that they have rights to use as much water as they want, while others believe that the use of fresh water should be tightly controlled by the government because it is a limited resource. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
20130921>Throughout the history, people dream to build a perfect society, but they have not agreed on what is a perfect society. What do you think is the most important element for a perfect society? What can people do to achieve a perfect society?
20130912>Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have a long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20130907>Nuclear energy is the best source of power in meeting the world's every-increasing energy needs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20130829>Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people think that this development will have a negative impact while others argue to the contrary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
20130824>Some people think that in the modern world people are getting more independent of each other, while others think that people are getting more dependent on each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
20130817>In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in other countries the government pays for them. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages.
20130803>In many countries today, people in big cities prefer to live alone or in small family units rather than larger, more extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative development?
20130727>The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government expenditures. Some people think that this money should be used in new housing and road development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
20130718>People can go to shop, bank and work with computers, but the danger of this technology is that people are getting isolated and losing some social skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20130713>The tendency to copy is shown in the popularity of fashion in clothes and other consumer items. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20130706>Space travel has been available for some time. Some people think that space tourism will probably help the development of a country. What is your opinion?
20130622>Some people think that secondary school students should learn international news as one of their school subjects, while others think that this is a waste of valuable time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
20130615>Some people think that parents have a great influence on their children, while others think that the media have a bigger influence. Discuss both views.
20130608>Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, while others believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both views.
20130525>Government money should support more important things rather than spending money on artists. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20130518>Some people think that all children should learn history in school. However, some others think that learning subjects more relevant to life is more important.
20130516>Advertising which can be seen everywhere in daily life influences what people think. Discuss both positive and negative effects.
20130511>Today, the quality of life in large cities is decreasing. Discuss the causes and solutions.
20130427>Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge, while other people think that they should only learn a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views.
20130418>Some people think that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefits of human beings, while other people argue that it is wrong.
20130413>As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small units.
20130406>100 years ago, human beings believed that we would make continuous progress in all areas of life. Today, some people feel less certain about this.
20130314>It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects should not worry about producing a building as a wrk of art.
20130309>Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future careers. Others think that they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their careers through work experience.
20130302>Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Discuss.
20130223>Not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. Discuss.
20130216>Some people think that all lawbreakers should be taken into prisons, while others believe that there are better alternatives.
20130214>Some people think that young people should be free to choose their jobs, while others think that they should be realistic about their future. Discuss.
20130202>Some people think that it is bad for children to watch television, while others believe that watching television can bring positive effects on children when they grow up.
20130119>Childcare is an important task for a nation. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take childcare courses.
20130112>In some countries, parents expect their children to spend long time studying in school and after school. Therefore, children have little leisure time for themselves. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
20130105>Some people spend more time reading books, while others prefer to watch TV. The former group are more likely to develop creative imaginations and have a better grasp of language skills.
