历年作文

2007年雅思大作文全集
(1)2007.01.06（新题）
The world of work is changing rapidly, so people cannot always depend on their jobs. What are the reasons of such phenomenon and offer some measures to solve it.
-(2)2007.01.13 （原题）=2005.05.28
Some people think universities should provide knowledge 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?
2005.05.28题目
Nowadays, some university offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion？
(3)2007.01.20 (原题) =2005.07.09
Some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but others say that it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give
your opinion.
2005.07.09题目
Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people think it's not government's responsibility. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
(4)2007.02.03 类似2006.06.17
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment, and only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2006.06.17题目
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(5)2007.02.10 类似2005.11.26
People think the public library will be replaced by the computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2005.11.26题目
The main purpose of libraries is to provide books, therefore they should not use limited resources and space and should
be replaced by computer software, DVDs etc. Do you agree or disagree?
(6)2007.03.03 类似2004.02.21
Some people think schools should select pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2004.02.21题目
Some people think intelligent children should learn with others together, since it will benefit everyone, while other people think intelligent children should learn separately, and also should get special treatment. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
(7)2007.03.10 （新题）
More and more people use the mobile phone or computer to communicate, and no longer write letters to each other. Some people think the skills of letter writing will soon disappear completely. Do you agree or disagree? How important do you think letter-writing is?
(8)2007.03.31 （原题）=2005.2.26
It is now possible to perform everyday tasks as banking, shopping and business transactions without meeting people face-to-face. What are the effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a whole?
2005.02.26题目
People can perform everyday task, such as shopping and banking, as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects on both individuals and society?
(9)2007.04.14 类似2006.09.02
The society would benefit from the ban on forms of advertising because it serves no useful purposes and can even be damaging. To some extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?
2006.09.02题目
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 claim that there is useful information in
these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(10)2007.04.21 类似2006.09.02
Customers are faced with increasing amounts of advertising due to the competition among companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? And what measures can be taken to protect their interests? 2006.09.02题目
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 claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(11)2007.04.28（原题）=2004.09.18
Air transport is 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 t ransport can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2004.09.18题目
Air transport is 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.
(12)2007.05.12 类似2006.09.23
The unpaid community service should be a necessary part in high college programs (such as helping your neighbor or teaching the children sports or working for the charity).To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2006.09.23题目
Young adults should undertake unpaid work to help people in the community. To what extent do you think it brings more drawbacks to the community and the young adults than benefits?
(13)2007.05.19 类似2004.07.17
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？
2004.07.17题目
Computers do not help children learn more efficiently. On the contrary, computers used in schools have negative effects on children’s physical and mental development. Do you agree or disagree?
(14)2007.06.02 类似2006.05.20
Many developing countries are increasingly expanding their tourism industry. Why is this case? Is it a positive development?
2006.05.20题目
The international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. To what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?
(15)2007.06.09 （合并）=2006.08.05+2007.02.10 Nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works by using computer. Do you agree or disagree?
2006.08.05题目
Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Other think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
2007.02.10题目
People think the public library will be replaced by the computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(16)2007.06.16 （新题）
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(17)2007.07.07 类似2004.12.18
In some countries, schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. For today’s world, which of thes e systems is more appropriate?
2004.12.18题目
Nowadays, university students focus on one specific subject. However, some people claim that universities should encourage students to study a range of subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
(18)2007.07.14 （新题）
Lectures were used in the past as an old way of teaching a large number of students. As new technology is now available for education, some people suggest that there is no justification for lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(19)2007.07.21（新题）
Many problems have impacts on the world, so good relationships between different countries are becoming more and more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(20)2007.08.11
Some people think the food has been changed and improved by technological and scientific advances, but others worry that it is harmful to eat this kind of food.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
(21)2007.08.18
Some people support to invent a new language that can be used by people all over the world for international communication. Do you think the benefits of this would outweigh the problems?
(22)2007.08.25
Nowadays, many people save money for their own care after retirement. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(23)2007.09.01
Some think that the young should take a job as soon as they leave school to develop career. Others think they should further their study in universities to have a successful career. Discuss both opinions.
(24)2007.09.08
Today, cars cause many problems. What are those problems? Should we discourage people to use cars?
Some people think government should invest in art, but others think it should finance health care and education. Discuss and give your opinion.
(26)2007.09.22
Today, the expenditure of higher education is paid by the government, students or loans which can be paid back after graduation. State the benefits of the three ways. Which way you think is the best way for the society?
(27)2007.10.20
Some people believe that children begin to learn a foreign language in primary school rather than in secondary school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(28)2007.10.13
Some employers focus on academic qualifications, paying less attention to life experiences and personal qualities. What are causes of this phenomenon? Is this development positive or negative?
Some experts believe that it is better to learn a foreign language at a primary school then at a secondary school. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
(30)2007.11.03=2007.09.22
Today, the expenditure of higher education is paid by the government, students or loans which can be paid back after graduation. State the benefits of the three ways. Which way you think is the best way for the society?
(31)2007.11.17
Nowadays, a lot of advertisements are aimed at children. Some people think there are lots of negative effects for children and should ban the advertisements. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(32)2007.11.24
Some say it’s not good for the poor countries to receive financial aid from the rich countries, for it deteriorates their self-dependence and capability to get stronger. To what extent do you agree with the opinion?
(33)2007.12.01
Some think we have grown in a thrown-away society. People always carry plastic bags and throw them away after one-use, thus it will pollute our environment. What are the reasons for the situation and how it can be alleviated?
(34)2007.12.08
Some people believe that the aim of university education is to help graduates find better jobs while some others hold that there are wider benefits for the individual and the society. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.
(35)2007.12.13
Everyday, many species of plants and animals are declining. Offer the reasons for the situation and some solutions to it.
(36)2007.12.15
Today, it is common that TV news programs show the images of disasters and violence to the public. Discuss the reasons and the effects on the individual and the society.
2008年雅思大作文全集
(1)2008.01.10
Some p eople 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.
(2)2008.01.12
Some people think that criminals should be given longer terms in prison, so as to reduce crime rate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(3)2008.01.19
Some think the traditional thoughts of old people are out of date. Some believe they are still of some value. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinions?
(4)2008.01.26
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?
(5)2008.02.02
Some people think people can exploit animals for any purpose they need, while others do not think so. What is your opinion?
(6)2008.02.14
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?
(7)2008.02.16
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 or disagree?
(8)2008.02.23≈2007.04.28
Some people think imported food exerts positive impacts on our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(9)2008.03.01
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?
(10)2008.03.08
The number of cars keeps increasing, road systems should be expanded. Some people think the government should pay for it. Some people think the car owners should pay for it. What is your opinion?
(11)2008.03.13
Nowadays people pay lots of attention to physical health through many ways. Some regard the attention is just for individual benefit, others say it is a social responsibility to care about health. What is your opinion toward the statements?
(12)2008.03.29≈ 2008.03.13
Some people think government should ensure the healthy lifestyle of people, but others argue that it should be decided by individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(13)2008.04.05≈ 2007.09.08
Aircraft uses more fuel than cars and produces more pollution. Some people suggest the non-essential use of aircraft like international travel should be discouraged. Do you agree or disagree?
(14)2008.04.12
More working people are busy with work and have not enough time to spend with their family and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects on family life and society as a whole?
(15)2008.04.19
Figures show that some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. What do you think are the current and future effects of this may be for those countries?
(16)2008.04.24
Teachers used to convey information, but now with wide resources of information, there is no role for teachers to play in modern education. Do you agree or disagree?
(17)2008.05.10
Some people believe that children can learn effectively by watching TV and they should be encouraged to watch TV both at home and school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(18)2008.05.22
Some people think that schools should concentrate on academic classes, because they are helpful for future career. But they think music and sports classes are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(19)2008.05.31
Some people argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think the success is much related to the mental
attitude. Discuss both and give your opinion.
(20)2008.06.05
Some people think that university students should specialize in one subject, while others think universities should encourage students to learn a range of subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(21)2008.06.14
Some people think the cheap air flight gives ordinary people more freedom. However, others think the cheap air flight should be banned because it pollutes the air and brings many other problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(22)2008.06.21
Some people think that children should obey rules or do what their parents and teachers want them to do, but others think that children controlled too much cannot deal with problems well by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
(23)2008.06.28
With technology speeding up, more and more young people begin to use mobile phones and the Internet, but old people have little chance to be exposed to them. What ways could mobile phone and the Internet be useful to old people? How do old people be encouraged to use this new technology?
(24)2008.07.05
Some people think students should learn more practical courses like computer, but others think they should learn more about theoretical courses like geography and mathematics. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(25)2008.07.12
Some people support development of agriculture, like factory farming and scientific creation of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(26)2008.07.24
Some people think that in the modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each other，while others
say that individuals are becoming more independent of each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
(27)2008.07.26
Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefit is in the world business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(28)2008.08.09
In some countries government moves industries and businesses from big city to rural area. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the situation and say what you agree with.
(29)2008.08.16
Giving detailed descriptions about the crime in the newspaper and on TV brings argument. Someone said it has a bad consequence for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(30)2008.08.21
International travel makes people prejudiced rather than broad-minded. What are the reasons and how to solve it?
(31)2008.08.30
Some people think that students should study in group, while others argue that they should study alone. Discuss both opinions.
(32)2008.09.06
Once children start school, their teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(33)2008.09.13
Some believe that environmental protection is very important but they do not do anything about it. Why does it happen? How can we do to solve the problem?
(34)2008.10.11
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
(35)2008.10.25
Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, which you think is more important than the others?
(36) 2008.11.08
More and more people now choose to wear the fashionable clothes. Why is it? What are the positive and negative effects does this trend impose on the society?
(37) 2008.11.15
More and more people work at home and study at home with the development of computer technology. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
(38) 2008.11.20
International travel is becoming cheaper than before, so more and more countries open their doors to tourists. Do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
(39) 2008.11.29
Some people think modern games can help children to develop wide range of skills, but other people argue that traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(40) 2008.12.04
Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basic produced by other counties have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
(41)2008.12.06
Memorization of information by frequent repetition, namely rote learning, plays a role in many education systems. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
(41) 2008.12.06 (G)
What are the teenager problems? How could schools and parents do to solve these problems?
(42)2008.12.13
Some people believe that a country can benefit a lot from university education, while others believe that sending a large percentage of young students to go to university is the way leading to unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
05-10雅思大作文集锦
05.01.08
Nowadays, people get information through news and papers, but meanwhile are uncertain about the truth of these news. Should we believe the journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondent have?
05.01.15
Some teachers say students should be organised into groups to study. Others argue students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?
05.01.22
Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.
05.02.05
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to
do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
05.02.19
Leisure is a growing industry, but people no longer entertain themselves as much as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. Do you agree or disagree?
05.02.26
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?
05.03.05
Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
05.03.12
It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfil both these functions?
Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.
05.04.02
Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed too hard work when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
05.04.09
Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides.
05.04.16
The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages? 05.05.21
many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?
05.05.28
Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?
05.06.11
The government is responsible for pr otecting a nation’s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
05.06.18
Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them.
Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?
05.06.25
Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
05.07.09
Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people think it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
05.07.16
Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?
05.07.23
The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. Do you agree or disagree?
05.08.06
Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture,
because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?
05.08.13
Some scientists believe that studying the behaviour of 3-year-old children can tell which children would grow up to be criminals. To what extent in your opinion is crime a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
05.08.20
Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country rather than living as a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Do you agree or disagree?
05.09.03
Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared with the problems of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
05.09.10
The only way to improve the safety on our own road is to have stricter
punishment for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
05.09.17
Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
05.10.15
In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.
05.10.22
The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels—individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
05.10.29
Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.
05.11.12
As global trade increases between different countries, many daily necessities are produced in other countries. Such goods are usually transported a long distance. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh its drawbacks?
05.11.19
Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
05.11.26
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
05.12.03
Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to solve this problem.
05.12.10
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and
controlled by the governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
05.12.17
It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn’t worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?
06.01.07
Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
06.01.14
There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones?
06.01.21
Today, the 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?。