3 月 29 日 的考試，小作文地圖題如期出現(xiàn)，大作文上過環(huán)球雅思的 3 月 21 日 精講點題班或者 3 月 23 日 7 分寫作單項班的同學(xué)肯定記得我們分析過一道題是“公民的健康是個人自己的責(zé)任還是政府的責(zé)任”， 3 月 29 號的大作文一字不差原題重現(xiàn)。
但還是要提醒各位，今年劍橋在交替出新題 , 如果非要把今年的新題和過去的舊題生硬的扯上關(guān)系說沒有變題只能是自己欺騙自己（請認(rèn)真閱讀附錄里的最新真題）。新簽下這么多美國大學(xué)，怎樣和 TOEFL iBT 競爭是劍橋必須面對的問題?，F(xiàn)在我們正在經(jīng)歷的變題是新題和舊題交替出現(xiàn)，因為劍橋不可能一步到位把所有題庫全換掉。但是可以預(yù)見的是：今年 7-8 月之后，我們必須面對的是更徹底的新題和更新的題型。
所以我一再跟學(xué)生們說：“ The best time to register for IELTS is now."
4 月在中國大陸一共有四次考試（ 4/5 ， 4/12 ， 4/19 ， 4/24 ），話題類型可以重點準(zhǔn)備教育，科技，環(huán)境和文化。小作文推薦看《十天突破雅思寫作》的第九天和第十天的數(shù)學(xué)圖表和流程圖的深入分析部分。
Patrick 4 月寫作預(yù)測題 Forecast for April. 2008
1 Neil Armstrong, when he first arrived on the moon, said,“That is a small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.” But today space research costs a huge amount of money. Some people think the investment in space research should be spent on helping the poor people. Do you agree?
2 Of the following ways of long-distance communication, which one is the most important and which one is the least important:emails, letters, telephone, mobile phone
3 Some people think the appearance of a building is more important than its function. To what extent do you agree?
4 Many languages are dying out today due to the widespread use of English. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
5 Some people think tourists should follow the behavior and customs of the local people. To what extent do you agree?
6 Multi-cultured societies are mixtures of ethnic groups. To what extent do you think their advantages outweigh their disadvantages?
7 There are more elderly people in society. To what extent do you think this is a positive development?
8 Memorization of information by frequent repetition( “rote learning” ) plays an important role in the educational system. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9 Some people think the high sales of products reflect the power of advertisements instead of consumer demand. To what extent do you agree?
10 Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or persons to solve. They should be solved international efforts. To what extent do you agree?
附錄：近期真題
Essay Question 3/8
Some people think traffic problems should be solved by the government while others think car owners should be responsible for these problems. Discuss.
Essay Question 3/1
Schools offer a wide range of courses, such as physical education, music, economics, philosophy, math, English ， geography, physics and history. Of all these subjects, which one do you think is the most important and which one is the least important?
Essay Question 2/24
Some people think imported food exerts positive impact on our lives.To what extent do you agree?
Essay Question 2/16
An American film actor once said, “Tomorrow is important and precious.” Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than to the present. Do you agree?
Essay Question 2/14
An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. What problems will this cause? Should the government encourage people to live in small towns?
Essay Question 2/2
Some people think humans can exploit animals for any purpose that they need while others disagree. What is your opinion?
Essay Question 1/26
Unemployment is increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to get primary education while others think secondary education is necessary. To what extent do you agree?
Essay Question 1/19
Old generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. Most people argue that it is not helpful for the young generations to prepare for modern life in the future. What is your opinion?
Essay Question 1/12
Some people think to lower the crime rate, criminals should be given longer terms in prison. To what extent do you agree?
Essay Question 1/10
Some people believe children spending time on TV, video and PC games is good while others believe that is bad. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Question 12/15
We can see more image of disasters and violence shown on TV. What are its causes and what effects will they exert on the individual and society?
Essay Question 12 /13
Many animals and plants are dying out today. What are the causes and what are your solutions?
但還是要提醒各位，今年劍橋在交替出新題 , 如果非要把今年的新題和過去的舊題生硬的扯上關(guān)系說沒有變題只能是自己欺騙自己（請認(rèn)真閱讀附錄里的最新真題）。新簽下這么多美國大學(xué)，怎樣和 TOEFL iBT 競爭是劍橋必須面對的問題?，F(xiàn)在我們正在經(jīng)歷的變題是新題和舊題交替出現(xiàn)，因為劍橋不可能一步到位把所有題庫全換掉。但是可以預(yù)見的是：今年 7-8 月之后，我們必須面對的是更徹底的新題和更新的題型。
所以我一再跟學(xué)生們說：“ The best time to register for IELTS is now."
4 月在中國大陸一共有四次考試（ 4/5 ， 4/12 ， 4/19 ， 4/24 ），話題類型可以重點準(zhǔn)備教育，科技，環(huán)境和文化。小作文推薦看《十天突破雅思寫作》的第九天和第十天的數(shù)學(xué)圖表和流程圖的深入分析部分。
Patrick 4 月寫作預(yù)測題 Forecast for April. 2008
1 Neil Armstrong, when he first arrived on the moon, said,“That is a small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.” But today space research costs a huge amount of money. Some people think the investment in space research should be spent on helping the poor people. Do you agree?
2 Of the following ways of long-distance communication, which one is the most important and which one is the least important:emails, letters, telephone, mobile phone
3 Some people think the appearance of a building is more important than its function. To what extent do you agree?
4 Many languages are dying out today due to the widespread use of English. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
5 Some people think tourists should follow the behavior and customs of the local people. To what extent do you agree?
6 Multi-cultured societies are mixtures of ethnic groups. To what extent do you think their advantages outweigh their disadvantages?
7 There are more elderly people in society. To what extent do you think this is a positive development?
8 Memorization of information by frequent repetition( “rote learning” ) plays an important role in the educational system. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9 Some people think the high sales of products reflect the power of advertisements instead of consumer demand. To what extent do you agree?
10 Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or persons to solve. They should be solved international efforts. To what extent do you agree?
附錄：近期真題
Essay Question 3/8
Some people think traffic problems should be solved by the government while others think car owners should be responsible for these problems. Discuss.
Essay Question 3/1
Schools offer a wide range of courses, such as physical education, music, economics, philosophy, math, English ， geography, physics and history. Of all these subjects, which one do you think is the most important and which one is the least important?
Essay Question 2/24
Some people think imported food exerts positive impact on our lives.To what extent do you agree?
Essay Question 2/16
An American film actor once said, “Tomorrow is important and precious.” Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than to the present. Do you agree?
Essay Question 2/14
An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. What problems will this cause? Should the government encourage people to live in small towns?
Essay Question 2/2
Some people think humans can exploit animals for any purpose that they need while others disagree. What is your opinion?
Essay Question 1/26
Unemployment is increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to get primary education while others think secondary education is necessary. To what extent do you agree?
Essay Question 1/19
Old generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. Most people argue that it is not helpful for the young generations to prepare for modern life in the future. What is your opinion?
Essay Question 1/12
Some people think to lower the crime rate, criminals should be given longer terms in prison. To what extent do you agree?
Essay Question 1/10
Some people believe children spending time on TV, video and PC games is good while others believe that is bad. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Question 12/15
We can see more image of disasters and violence shown on TV. What are its causes and what effects will they exert on the individual and society?
Essay Question 12 /13
Many animals and plants are dying out today. What are the causes and what are your solutions?