雅思寫作出題方式共有六種
第一類 Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Sample: Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positivedevelopment, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
第二類 Causes and solutions or causes and consequences
Sample: In many countries, more and more young people are leaving schools and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individualand the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.
第三類 What's your opinion?
Sample: Some people think that universities should provide graduates with knowledge and skills needed in the workplace, while others argue that the main function of universities is to teach students theoreticalknowledge. What's your opinion?
第四類 Do you agree or disagree? or to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sample: Modern 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?
第五類 Mixed type
Sample: Many people are optimisticabout the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to be made in the new century?
第六類 Comparison
Sample: Schools offer a wide range of courses such as physical education, music, economics, philosophy, math, English，geography, physics and history. Among all these subjects, which one do you think is the most important and which one is the least important?
2005-2008雅思寫作出題方式全攻略
第一類 Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2005年3月19
Some people think that traditional culture can be destroyed by using it as money-making attractionsto tourists. However, others believe that it is the only way to save traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2005年4月9
In order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticizetheir teachers, but some people think it will result in loss of respect and discipline in classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2005年5月14
Some school leavers go to travel or work for a periodof time instead of going directly to university. What are disadvantages and advantages for their studies?
2005年10月15
Some children in ruralplaces cannot have good schools and medical facilities. To improve this situation, some people suggest that new teachers and doctors should be sent to rural places for several years. Others, however, believe every one has the free right to choose where to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2005 10 29
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.3.18
Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students how to judgeright and wrong and how to behave well. Some say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.4 .22
Some people believe that history is little or nothing to people. Others think that people must study history to understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.4 .29
Some people believe that national sports teams and individual men and women who representtheir country should be financiallysupported by the government. Others think they should be funded by non-government organizations （business, scholarship）. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.5 .27
Some people think that the use of animal for experimentation is cruel. Other think it is good for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.6 .10
Nowadays some people like to give help to the local communityor provide people with direct help. Others prefer to give money to national and international organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2006.6 .24
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 .8.5
Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertainyoung people. Other think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2006 .9.2
In 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 claimthat there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006 .9.16
Some 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 .29
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contactshave positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006 .12.16
Some people believe that personal happiness is directly related to economicsuccess, while others believe there are other factors contributing to happiness. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2007.1.20
Some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but others say that it is not the government's [wv]responsibility[/vw]. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2007.3.3
Some people think schools should selectpupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion
2007. 4. 28
Air transportis increasingly used to export fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people believe that this is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2007.8.11
Some people think the food changed by technological and scientific advances is good, but others worry it is harmful. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2007.12.8
Many people believe that main aim for university education is to help graduates to find a better job, while other people believe that university education has wider benefits for individual and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2008.1.10
Some people think children's spending time on TV, video and PC games is good, while others think it is bad. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2008.3.29
Some people think government should ensurethe healthy lifestyle. of people, but others argue that it should be decided by individuals. Discuss and give your opinion.
第二類 Causes and solutions or causes and consequences
2005年1月22
Statistics suggest that nowadays an increasing number of crimes are committed by the young people. What are its causes and how can we solve this problem?
2006.3.11
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving schools and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemploymentwill cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.
2006 .7 .8
In a modern society, it has been observed in some countries that old people are not respected. Discuss the reasons why this has occurredand the effects it might have on our society.
2007.1.6
The world of work is changing rapidly, so people cannot always depend on their jobs. What are reasons of such phenomenonand offer some measures to solve it.
2007.12.1
Nowadays, we are living in a throw-away society. What are its causes and what are its problems?
2007.12.15
We can see more disasters and violenceshown on TV .What are its causes and what effects will they exert on the individual and the society?
第三類 What's your opinion?
2005年1月15
There is an argument about whether students should study in groups or on their own. What's your opinion?
2005年2月26
Now people possibly perform. everyday tasks such as banking, shopping and business transactionwithout meeting each other face-to-face. What are its possible effects on both the individual and the society?
2005年3月5
Some academic subjects are useful for children's future careers, while some subjects such as music and sports are not useful. What's your opinion?
2005年3月12
It is generally believed that education is vital for the development of individuals and the well-being of society. How can education fulfill both these functions?
2005年4月2
Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to work hard when they are young. To what extentdo you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
2005年4月16
Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh the negative effects?
2005年5月28
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with knowledge and skills needed in the workplace, while others argue that the main functionof universities is to teach students theoretical knowledge. What's your opinion?
2005 11 12
Recently, global trade increases between different countries and some dairygoods are exported to other countries. To what extent do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
2006.1.21
At present, science is developing at a high speed, but people still have a high opinion of artists. What's your opinion?
2006.2.11
In many countries, the proportionof older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?
2006.2.25
More and more measures to improve the securityin the urban area have been introduced because of the increased crime. Do you think the benefits of the measures outweigh the drawbacks?
2006.5 .20
The international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. To what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?
2006 .7 .22
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 .9.23
Young adults should undertakeunpaid work to help people in the community. To what extent do you think it brings more drawbacksto the community and young adults than benefits?
2006 .11.4
Some 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 .11.18
Some people think secondarystudents 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 .11.25
Exposureto 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?
2007.1.13
Some people think universities should provideknowledge and skills related to future career. Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion?
2007.3.31
It is now possible to perform. everyday tasks as banking, shopping and business transactions without meeting each other face-to-face. What are the effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a whole?
2007.5.19
Nowadays, computer is used more and more in education. Do you think in which areas computer is more important and in which areas teachers are more important？
2007.07.07
In some countries, schools aim to provide a general education across a rangeof subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particularcareer. For today's world, which of these systems is more appropriate?
2007.8.18
Some 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?
2007.9.1
Some people think students should be encouraged to begin working after they have graduated from seniorhigh school, while others think students should attend university first and then begin to work. What's your opinion?
2007.10.20
Some experts say that children's studying English at primaryschool is better than their studying English at secondary school. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
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?
2008.1.26
Unemployment is getting increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to get primary education, while others think secondary education is necessary. What's your opinion?
2008.2.2
Some people think people can exploitanimals for any purpose they need, while others do not think so. What is your opinion?
2008.2.14
An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. What problems will this bring about? Should the government encourage people to live in small towns?
2008.3.8
The number of cars keeps increasing, so road systems should be expanded. Some people think the government should pay for it, while others think the car owners should pay for it. What is your opinion?
第一類 Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Sample: Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positivedevelopment, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
第二類 Causes and solutions or causes and consequences
Sample: In many countries, more and more young people are leaving schools and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individualand the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.
第三類 What's your opinion?
Sample: Some people think that universities should provide graduates with knowledge and skills needed in the workplace, while others argue that the main function of universities is to teach students theoreticalknowledge. What's your opinion?
第四類 Do you agree or disagree? or to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sample: Modern 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?
第五類 Mixed type
Sample: Many people are optimisticabout the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to be made in the new century?
第六類 Comparison
Sample: Schools offer a wide range of courses such as physical education, music, economics, philosophy, math, English，geography, physics and history. Among all these subjects, which one do you think is the most important and which one is the least important?
2005-2008雅思寫作出題方式全攻略
第一類 Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2005年3月19
Some people think that traditional culture can be destroyed by using it as money-making attractionsto tourists. However, others believe that it is the only way to save traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2005年4月9
In order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticizetheir teachers, but some people think it will result in loss of respect and discipline in classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2005年5月14
Some school leavers go to travel or work for a periodof time instead of going directly to university. What are disadvantages and advantages for their studies?
2005年10月15
Some children in ruralplaces cannot have good schools and medical facilities. To improve this situation, some people suggest that new teachers and doctors should be sent to rural places for several years. Others, however, believe every one has the free right to choose where to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2005 10 29
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.3.18
Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students how to judgeright and wrong and how to behave well. Some say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.4 .22
Some people believe that history is little or nothing to people. Others think that people must study history to understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.4 .29
Some people believe that national sports teams and individual men and women who representtheir country should be financiallysupported by the government. Others think they should be funded by non-government organizations （business, scholarship）. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.5 .27
Some people think that the use of animal for experimentation is cruel. Other think it is good for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.6 .10
Nowadays some people like to give help to the local communityor provide people with direct help. Others prefer to give money to national and international organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2006.6 .24
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 .8.5
Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertainyoung people. Other think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2006 .9.2
In 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 claimthat there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006 .9.16
Some 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 .29
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contactshave positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006 .12.16
Some people believe that personal happiness is directly related to economicsuccess, while others believe there are other factors contributing to happiness. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2007.1.20
Some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but others say that it is not the government's [wv]responsibility[/vw]. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2007.3.3
Some people think schools should selectpupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion
2007. 4. 28
Air transportis increasingly used to export fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people believe that this is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2007.8.11
Some people think the food changed by technological and scientific advances is good, but others worry it is harmful. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2007.12.8
Many people believe that main aim for university education is to help graduates to find a better job, while other people believe that university education has wider benefits for individual and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2008.1.10
Some people think children's spending time on TV, video and PC games is good, while others think it is bad. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2008.3.29
Some people think government should ensurethe healthy lifestyle. of people, but others argue that it should be decided by individuals. Discuss and give your opinion.
第二類 Causes and solutions or causes and consequences
2005年1月22
Statistics suggest that nowadays an increasing number of crimes are committed by the young people. What are its causes and how can we solve this problem?
2006.3.11
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving schools and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemploymentwill cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.
2006 .7 .8
In a modern society, it has been observed in some countries that old people are not respected. Discuss the reasons why this has occurredand the effects it might have on our society.
2007.1.6
The world of work is changing rapidly, so people cannot always depend on their jobs. What are reasons of such phenomenonand offer some measures to solve it.
2007.12.1
Nowadays, we are living in a throw-away society. What are its causes and what are its problems?
2007.12.15
We can see more disasters and violenceshown on TV .What are its causes and what effects will they exert on the individual and the society?
第三類 What's your opinion?
2005年1月15
There is an argument about whether students should study in groups or on their own. What's your opinion?
2005年2月26
Now people possibly perform. everyday tasks such as banking, shopping and business transactionwithout meeting each other face-to-face. What are its possible effects on both the individual and the society?
2005年3月5
Some academic subjects are useful for children's future careers, while some subjects such as music and sports are not useful. What's your opinion?
2005年3月12
It is generally believed that education is vital for the development of individuals and the well-being of society. How can education fulfill both these functions?
2005年4月2
Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to work hard when they are young. To what extentdo you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
2005年4月16
Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh the negative effects?
2005年5月28
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with knowledge and skills needed in the workplace, while others argue that the main functionof universities is to teach students theoretical knowledge. What's your opinion?
2005 11 12
Recently, global trade increases between different countries and some dairygoods are exported to other countries. To what extent do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
2006.1.21
At present, science is developing at a high speed, but people still have a high opinion of artists. What's your opinion?
2006.2.11
In many countries, the proportionof older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?
2006.2.25
More and more measures to improve the securityin the urban area have been introduced because of the increased crime. Do you think the benefits of the measures outweigh the drawbacks?
2006.5 .20
The international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. To what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?
2006 .7 .22
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 .9.23
Young adults should undertakeunpaid work to help people in the community. To what extent do you think it brings more drawbacksto the community and young adults than benefits?
2006 .11.4
Some 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 .11.18
Some people think secondarystudents 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 .11.25
Exposureto 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?
2007.1.13
Some people think universities should provideknowledge and skills related to future career. Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion?
2007.3.31
It is now possible to perform. everyday tasks as banking, shopping and business transactions without meeting each other face-to-face. What are the effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a whole?
2007.5.19
Nowadays, computer is used more and more in education. Do you think in which areas computer is more important and in which areas teachers are more important？
2007.07.07
In some countries, schools aim to provide a general education across a rangeof subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particularcareer. For today's world, which of these systems is more appropriate?
2007.8.18
Some 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?
2007.9.1
Some people think students should be encouraged to begin working after they have graduated from seniorhigh school, while others think students should attend university first and then begin to work. What's your opinion?
2007.10.20
Some experts say that children's studying English at primaryschool is better than their studying English at secondary school. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
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?
2008.1.26
Unemployment is getting increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to get primary education, while others think secondary education is necessary. What's your opinion?
2008.2.2
Some people think people can exploitanimals for any purpose they need, while others do not think so. What is your opinion?
2008.2.14
An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. What problems will this bring about? Should the government encourage people to live in small towns?
2008.3.8
The number of cars keeps increasing, so road systems should be expanded. Some people think the government should pay for it, while others think the car owners should pay for it. What is your opinion?