1．问题原因解决方法类（Problem-Reason-Recommendation）
20070106
The frequent change of the world has often resulted in the change of
people's jobs and work life. Discuss what has caused this and give
your suggestions on preparing people who are going to work in the
future.
20070816
The resources on the earth are above a dangerous level. What the
causes of this problem? How to solve this problem?
20070113 (G)
The gap between the rich and the poor is widening, as the rich becomes
richer and the poor becomes poorer. What are the causes of this and
can you suggest some solutions.
20070303(Sydney) (G)
More and more children are putting on more weight than ever before.
What are the causes of this and any suggestions?
20070310(G)
The level of noise in our day-to-day life is increasing, what are some
of the reasons behind this problem and can you suggest some solutions?
2．同意不同意类
应该不应该
20070414
Do you think advertisements should be banned from public media such as
TV?
20070512
Some people believe that unpaid community works (eg. working in a
charity organization; teaching sports to children) should become a
compulsory part of high school curriculum. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?
20070616
In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by
international fast foods. People think there is a negative effect on
both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2007.8.18
Should we invent a new language for people from different countries to
use for the international communication? Do you think there are more
benefits or more problems with it?
20070825
Some people say that it is the responsibility for the individuals to
save money for their own care when they retire. To what extend do you
agree or disagree?
20071103
Some people think that governments should pay the course fees for
those who want to go to university. Do you agree or disagree?
20070203 (Australia) (G)
Some schools have special courses for sports while other schools do
not provide any of the kind. Do you think schools should have sports
lessons and why do you think so?
20070331(G)
Some people suggest building more roads to reduce traffic problem.
What is your opinion?
20071103(G)
Some people claim that schools are not paying enough attention on
students' health. Do you agree or disagree?
20071117
Nowadays, a large amount of advertisement aimed at children, some
people think they have lots of negative effects on children and
should
be banned. To what extent you agree or disagree?
A比B更好/坏
20070203
Some people believe that individuals can not improve environment, but
only governments and big companies can make a difference. To what
extend do you agree or disagree?
20070714
Lectures have been used to teach large number of students. Now as the
advanced technologies are available for education, some people believe
that technologies can replace lectures as the main way to teach large
number of students. Do you agree or disagree?
2007.7.21
Good relationship between different countries would become more
important than ever before. Do you agree or disagree?
20071006
Some people claim that children nowadays have more pressures than
before from society, education as well as business. Do you agree or
disagree?
20071020
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin to learn
a foreign language in primary school than in secondary school. Does
the advantage overweigh the disadvantage?
因果关系类
20070210
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since the computer
technology is so advanced that the Internet and computer can replace
them. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
20070609
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be
needed because people can see historical objects and works by using
computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20070519(G)
Nowadays many young people do not like their majors. Therefore some
people say students studying majors that don't like is a waste of
time. Do you agree or disagree?
3．观点比较选择类
20070113
Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills
related to students' future career; others think the true function of
university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What's
your opinion of the main function of university?
20070120
Some people say that governments should pay for the public health care
and education, while others say that it is not the government's
responsibility. Please discuss both views and give your own opinion.
20070303
Some people think that school should put students in different classes
according to their academic ability, while some others believe that
students of different abilities should be educated together. Please
discuss both views and then present your own opinion.
20070322
Some people think that government should provide assistance to all
kinds of artists (eg. painters, musicians, poets) while some others
think it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?
20070707
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general
education across a wide range of subjects, while in others, children
focus on a narrow range of subjects related to particular careers.
Which education system according to your opinion is more appropriate
for today's world?
20070721(G)
Air travel become a much cheaper than in the past. Some people say
that is positive development, some people disagree this. What is your
opinion?
20070922
Higher education should be funded in several ways. All costs by the
government, all costs by government loan for students and repaid after
graduation, or all costs by students. Discuss benefits of each method
and which do you prefer the best?
20070215(G)
Some companies change job responsibility regularly, others keep the
same job. Which one do you prefer? Write the reason and example of
your experience.
20070524
Someone believes that modern telecommunication devices have many
benefits to human, while others think otherwise. What is your opinion?
Please discuss and use examples to support your own ideas.
20070616(G)
There is a number of people think that watching TV would be good for
children's development while others disagree. What is your opinion?
20070811(G)
Some people think traveling abroad is a valuable experience for young
people while some thinks it is killing time and money? What are you
opinions? Discuss both opinions and present your own view.
20070825(G)
There are many people who work at home. Some people think there are
many benefits to the workers and their families, and others think it
will be stressful to both workers and their families. What is your
opinion? Discuss both views and give your answer.
4．说明描述类
20070331
It is now possible to perform everyday tasks, such as bank
transaction, shopping or even office works, without meeting people
face to face. What are the effects it may have on individuals and the
society as a whole?
20070519
In which areas of education do you think computers are more important
and in which areas do you think teachers are more important? Discuss
and explain why.
2007811
The range and quality of the food have been improved by the
advancement of science and technology. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages about this and present your view.
20070120(G)
Nowadays people are living longer hence in some countries there are
more old people than young people. What are some of the advantages and
disadvantages of this issue?
20070224(G)
Some people believe that practical skills such as maintaining of a
car, or managing a bank account should be taught at school as well as
traditional academic subjects. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of this opinion.
20071006(G)
About the activity lifestyle, some prefer to live in hot climate,
while others like to live in cold climate, discuss both of the views
and give your own opinions.
20071020(G)
Many adults think the childhood and schooldays are the best years of a
person's life. What's the reason? Do you agree or disagree?
5．复合类
20070310
With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, less people
tend to write letters. Some people even think the skill of writing
letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? How important do you think letter writing is?
20070421
To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by
advertisements? What measures do you think can protect them?
20070602
An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their
tourist industry. Why do you think it is the case? And do you think it
is positive?
20070628
Development of countries leads to increasing demand for energy fuel,
such as petrol and coal. What dangers might this lead to? Are there
any solutions to deal with this problem?
20070908
Cars cause many problems. What are some of these problems? Should we
discourage people to use cars?
20071013
Nowadays, some employers think the academic qualities are more
important than the life experiences and personal qualities when they
choose the employees. Why this phenomenon exists? Is this a negative
or a positive development?
20070428(G)
Some countries encourage teenagers to take up part-time jobs. What is
the situation in your country? What are the advantages and
disadvantages of teenagers taking up part-time jobs?
20070602(G)
In many countries, people eat with their family or parents less
frequently. What is the situation in your country? Do you think it is
necessary to have meals with family and friends regularly?
20070707(G)
Women now can do some work which traditionally be done by men. Do you
think why the changes happened? What is your opinion about this
change?
20070816(G)
Some people move from cities to countryside, some are other way
around. What is the situation in your country and what is your
opinion?
20070908(G)
Some people claim that cartoon program contains violence therefore it
is not good for children to watch. Do you agree or disagree? Can you
give some recommendation?
20070922(G)
More and more media attention is paid for famous people who succeed in
sports and cinema. Why do you think this topic about famous people is
interesting to media? Do you think this is good?
20071117(G)
Now, more and more people own cars, however, cars are causing many
problems. What are some of the problems caused by cars? How to
encourage people to take public transportation? |
