雅思预测

1 The government should pay for people’s education and health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2 As global trade increases, many goods, including some daily goods, are exported to other countries. Such goods are usually transported over long distances during shipping. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?

3 In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think that university graduates who become new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4 Some people think that in order to improve the quality of education, high-school students should be encouraged to evaluate their teachers. Others, however, think that will result in loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

5 In some countries, school subjects and course contents are decided by the government. Many people argue that students should decide these for themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6 Some people think that students should be organised into groups to study. Others, however, argue that students should study alone. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

7 Some people think that today, children live under more pressure than children did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

8 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 have people done so little about it? How can we solve this problem?

9 A long-distance flight consumes the same amount of fuel and causes the same amount of pollution as a car does in several years' time. Some people think that to reduce environmental problems, we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist air travel, instead of limiting the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10 Many people think that we have entered a “throw-away society”and are filling the environment with plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Suggest some solutions to this problem.

11 Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed if they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others, however, believe that is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

12 Public libraries should only provide books and not waste their limited resources on high-tech media such as software, videos, or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?