雅思议论文题目汇总

雅思议论文题目汇总（按题材分类）一、教育1．学校教育教学内容1)Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students how tojudge right and wrong and how to behave well. Some say that teachers should onlyteach students about academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2)Schools should emphasize more on academic issues, which is more important forthe future job, rather than sports and music. What is your opinion?3)Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related tostudents’ future career; others think the true function of university is to give accessto knowledge for its own sake. What’s your opinion of the main function ofuniversity?4)In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across awide range of subjects, while in others, children focus on a narrow range ofsubjects related to particular careers. Which education system according to youropinion is more appropriate for today’s world?5)Many people believe that the main aim for university education is to help graduatesto find better jobs, while some people believe that university education has widerbenefits for individuals and society. Discuss both view and give your opinion.6)Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn the children into goodcitizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent doyou agree or disagree with this opinion?7)Some people think a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Othersbelieve that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete becomemore useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.8)Some people think secondary students should study international news as a schoolsubject, but some people argue that it is wasting children’s school time. What’syour opinion?9)Some consider that history is little or no use to us. Others believe that studyinghistory helps us to know the present. Discuss their views and give your ownopinion.教学形式10)Some people think that school should put students in different classes according totheir academic ability, while some others believe that students of different abilitiesshould be educated together. Please discuss both views and then present your ownopinion.11)Some teachers argue that students learn more effectively when they study in groupswhile others believe it is better for them to study alone. What is your opinion?12)Is it better for students to live at home with their parents or in schoolaccommodations? Give your own opinion on the issue.13)Some people think that it is beneficial for students to go to the private secondaryschool, but other people think that it can have a negative effect. Discuss the two points and give your own opinion.教学方法14)Memorization of information by frequent repetition (rote learning) plays a role inthe modern education systems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?教学中的问题15)Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushedto work hard when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?16)In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What doyou think are the causes of this? What solutions can suggest?师生关系17)In order to improve the quality of education, high school students should beencouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers, but others think it will result in loss of respect and discipline in classroom. Discuss both of them and give your opinion.18)Some people think that children should not violate the rules set by teachers andparents, while others insist that the natural development might be better for their adult life. What is your opinion?信息技术的影响19)Computers do not help children to learn more effectively. On the country, the use ofcomputers in schools has a negative effect on children's physical and mental development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?20)In which areas of education do you think computers are more important and inwhich areas do you think teachers are more important? Discuss and explain why. 21)Lectures have been used to teach large number of students. Now as the advancedtechnologies 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?教育年数22)In countries where there is high unemployment most pupils should be offered onlyprimary education; there is no point in offering secondary education to those whowill have no hope of finding a job.2．家庭教育教育方法1）It is important to tell children what is right or wrong at their earlier age.Punishment is good to tell the distinction between right and wrong. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How should parents and teachers punish children?家庭环境2）Children who are brought up in families which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problem of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. Do you agree or disagree？3）The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years.Many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?4）"Fatherhood ought to be emphasized as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.” To what extent do you agree or disagree?教育责任5）If a five-year-old commits a crime, should the parents be held responsible and punished? What is the age of the child do you think parents should not take the responsibility?3．社会教育义务劳动1）Young adults should undertake unpaid work to help people in the community. Do you think it brings more drawbacks to the community and the young adults than benefits?2）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?有偿劳动3）In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this?工作旅行4）In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.5）Some people believe that students who want to go to university after graduation from high school should have about one year’s time to get a job to obtain work experience or have a travel to enlarge their vision. Do you agree or disagree? What’s your opinion?6）Some school leavers go to travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Discuss the disadvantages and the advantages for their studies.4．就业1）In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.2）Some people prefer to stay in the same job for the same company, but others prefer to change jobs frequently. You should use specific reasons to compare the advantages and disadvantages of both sides.3）Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change.Others, however, think that change is always a good thing.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.4）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.5）Nowadays, some employers think the academic qualities are more important than the life experiences and personal qualities when they choose employees. Why does this take place? And is this a negative or a positive development?5．教育综合教育的作用1）Education is of very importance to the development of individuals and well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfill these functions?2）Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extend do you think the criminal production of human nature and can we stop the children to grow up to becriminals?3）Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have inour life. Which do you consider to be the major influence?学校教育VS社会教育4）Some people believe that going to college is the best way to prepare for a successful future career; others think that people should go directly to work after leavingschool and earn their experiences in business. Discuss both views and present yourown opinion.教育成本5）Higher education can be funded by several ways such as the following:1. All costs paid by the government; 2. All costs paid by the students;3. All costs paid by thegovernment loan which students have to pay back after graduation.Please discussboth the advantages and disadvantages of all these three theories above and decidewhich the best is.6）It is right that college graduates earn higher salaries than the less well-educated in the community. But they should also pay the full cost of their study. Do you agree ordisagree?7）Some people think that government should pay course fees for those who want to go to university. Do you agree or disagree?教育平等8）Universities should accept equal numbers of males and females study in every subject. Do you agree or disagree?二、全球化1．综合1）Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts have a positive influence, and others think that it has a negative effect to national identities. Whatis your opinion?2）Differences between countries are becoming less evident nowadays. People tend to have the same films, music, brands, TV channels, etc. To what extent do you thinkthe disadvantages outweigh the advantages?2．文化全球化1）In many countries, traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extend do youagree or disagree?3．国际贸易1）The international trade has made many goods transport to other countries, such as daily necessities. Such goods are usually transported a long distance. Do you think if its benefits outweigh the drawbacks?2）In some countries, people are possible to have a wide variety of foods have been transported from all over the world. To what extent the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks.4．旅游业1）Do the problems brought by international travel outweigh the advantages?2）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?3）Some people think visitors to others countries should imitated local custom and behaviors. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome culture different. Discuss the two views, and give your own opinion.4）Some believes that cultural traditions will be destroyed by the money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others think it is the only way to save these cultural traditions. Discuss both views and show your own opinion.5）International tourism becomes the biggest industry, but it creates tension than understanding between people from different cultures. What is your opinion?5．国际关系1）Some people say that giving aid to poor countries has more negative effects than positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2）Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?3）Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?4）Good relationship between different countries would become more important than ever before. Do you agree or disagree?6．民族融合1）Multi-cultural societies, which are a mixture of different ethnic groups, bring more benefits than drawbacks for a country. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this conclusion?2）Some people suggest when people move to a new country they should accept the new culture as their own，rather than have the separate minority groups which has their own different cultures. To what extent do you agree？7．语言1）In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak it.To what extent do you agree ordisagree?2）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 advantageoverweigh the disadvantage?3）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 moreproblems with it?4）Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do somany people want to study in English? Why is English such an importantinternational language?5）Several languages are dying out every year. Some people do not think it is important and say that our life will be simpler with fewer languages. To whatextent do you agree or disagree.6）Some people think that mac hine translation is highly developed in today’s society;therefore it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. What’s youropinion?三、现代化1．综合1）People are optimistic about 21st century. Many people think it is a good opportunity to find positive change in future. How do you think of the optimism?What changes would you like to be made in the new century2）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 whatextent do you agree or disagree?3）Scientific and technology advances are benefit in our daily life today. However, most of scientists are no longer able to find the solutions of the problems they havecreated. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Tell reasons.4）When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive.To what extent do you agree ordisagree with this opinion?5）The older generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of live, think and behavior. Most people argue that it is not helpful for the younggenerations preparing fo modern life in the future. To what extent do you agree ofdisagree?2．信息技术1）Earlier technological development brought more benefits and changed the life of ordinary people more than the recent technological developments ever will. To whatextent do you agree or disagree?2）It is now possible to perform everyday tasks, such as bank transaction, shopping oreven office works, without meeting people face to face. What are the effects it may have on individuals and the society as a whole?3）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.4）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 the mobile phone?5）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?6）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?3．食物技术1）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.2）Food can be produced cheaper if we use improved fertilizers and better machinery.However some of methods may be dangerous for human health, and have negative effects for local communities. What is your opinion?4．娱乐中运用现代技术1）Leisure is a growing industry now, and people no longer entertain themselves as they used to because of the use of modern technology. However, it has made people less creative. What is your opinion?2）Children spend much time on TV, video and PC games. Some people believe it is good for them while others believe that is bad. Discuss these two views and give your own opinion.5．空间研究的后果1）Space travel to the moon is cited as "a big step for the mankind". Some people think it made little difference to our daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?6．飞机1）Motorised flight is the greatest invention in the modern world. No other invention has had a more significant impact on our lives. Do you agree or disagree?2）Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where those plants can’t grow or out of season. Some say it is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.3）Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes seriouspollution and uses up the world's fuel resources. To what extent do you agree ordisagree?4）The long-distance flight consumes the fuel more than a car consumes in several years time, and causes the same amount of pollution as cars. So some people thinkwe should abandon the non-essential fights (such as for tourism), and it is moreefficient than restricting the car use. Give your opinions about it7．电视（后果）1）Television is dangerous because it destroys the family living and community. Some people said that it absorb peoples' time too much so that they have no time to talkabout each other. In how extent do you agree or disagree, give your opinion.8．机器人1）Discuss the advantages and disadvantages brought by intelligent robots.四、媒体和广告1．广告1）Some people believe the negative effects of advertising outweigh the positive effects.What’s your opinion?2）Society would benefit from the ban on all forms advertising because it may serve no useful purpose, and even can be damaging. To what extent do you agree ordisagree?3）Customers are faced with increasing advertisement because of company competition.To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? Whatmeasures do you think can protect them?4）In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys，and other goods. Parents object to suchpressure on children. But some advertisers claim that there is useful information inthese advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.5）Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think this has lots of negative effects on children, and should be banned. To what extentdo you agree or disagree6）Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than in quality. Do you agree or disagree?7）Advertising will discourage us from being different individuals and make us all want to do or to look the same. What is your opinion?8）The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of the advertising but not the real need of the whole society in which they sell. To what extent do youagree or disagree with this statement?2．媒体1）Some people think that news media is negative for society. What is your opinion?2）We get knowledge from news, but some people think we can’t trust the journalist.What do you think? And what do you think is the important qualities that ajournalist should have?3）Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective.Comics;books;radio;television;film;theatre.4）Exposure to international media, e.g. films, TV and magazines, has an impact on the local culture. Please discuss whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.5）Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV has bad influence, should this kind of information be restricted on media?6）It is common that TV news programmes show the images of disasters and violence to the public. Discuss the reasons and what are the effects on individual and onsociety.7）Some information in films, books and on the Internet has bad influence on young people and even on society. Some think such information should be controlled.Give your opinion on both sides of view; use your own experience and examples.8）The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the level of violent crimes in the society. Do you agree ordisagree?五、政府职能1．基础设施博物馆1）What are the purposes of places such as museums and how should they be funded?2）Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Others think the purpose of museums is to educate, not entertain.Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.3）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 doyou agree or disagree?图书馆4）The main purpose of libraries is to provide books. Therefore they should not use limited resources and space to provide videos，DVDs and etc. Do you agree ordisagree?5）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 youagree or disagree?建筑物6）Modern buildings are appearing in large numbers, some people believe that weshould build our buildings in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?7）Modern buildings have changed the appearance of cities and towns. Some people argue we should build all buildings in traditional styles to protect the cultural identity，to what extent do you agree or disagree?8）Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation's history.However, some people think they should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?9）It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful.Architects do not need to worry about producing a building as a work of art. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2．政府政策医疗教育1）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.2）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 advantage?3）"Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures.税收4）People believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?5）Some governments say how many children a family can have in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree?3．科技1）Some people think scientific research should be controlled by governments rather than private company, do you agree or disagree?2）Should money be spent on space research or on the earth?4．国防1）Most countries spend a large amount of money in weapons to defend themselves though they are not at war. To the countries it should spend money to help thecitizens for whom in the countries are poor and disadvantaged. To what extent doyou agree or disagree this statement.5．衡量国家成功的标准1）Some people think that the way to judge the success of a nation is the quality of average person’s life, while some others insist a promising economy should be mostessential. What is your opinion?六、社会问题1．环境1）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 cannotfully dispose of. To what degree do you agree with this opinion and what measurescan you recommend reducing this problem?2）Now many people are living in a “throw-away society” where they tend to throw away things they have only used for a short time. What do you think are the causesand what problems it may cause?3）Apparently, it would seem that people have rights to access cigarettes and tobacco everywhere. In fact, however, smoking should be banned thoroughly not only inpublic places, but everywhere. What is your opinion?4）Some people believe that individuals can not improve environment, but only governments and big companies can make a difference. To what extend do youagree or disagree?5）Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual people to address. We have reached the stage where the only way to protect theenvironment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagreewith this statement?6）The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent you agree or disagree?2．交通1）Unlimited car use has brought us a lot of problems. What are these problems? And should we discourage people to use cars?2）There are more and more cars in the cities. Pedestrians and cyclists are endangered by the traffic. Garden and streets give way to car park and traffic. How do cityplanners satisfy all people's needs?3）The only way to improve the safety in the roads is to give much stricter punishment for driving offences. Do you agree or disagree?4）Traffic and housing problems in major cities would be solved by moving big companies, factories and their employees to the countryside. Do you agree ordisagree?3．住房1）The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences and onlygovernmental actions can solve the problem. Do you agree or disagree?4．水1）Nowadays, fresh water has always been insufficient in some parts of the world.Please give the causes and some solutions and provide examples and evidences in your own words.5．犯罪1）Recent figures of crimes committed by young people are increasing in major cities throughout the world. Discuss the possible reasons and how to solve it?2）A lot of people dare not to go out because of the increasing crimes. Some people suggest certain measures should be applied to prevent crimes, while others think it is useless. What is your opinion?3）Unlike most countries, the police in United Kingdom normally do not carry guns.Some people think it leave citizen unprotected, other think this practice reduces the overall violence in society. Discuss both views and use your own experience and evidences.4）Sending criminals to the prison is not the best method of dealing with them.Education and job training are better ways to help them.5）Some people think the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentence.Others, however, think there are better alternative ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.6）Some people believe the purpose of prison is to punish criminals. Others believe prison has other purposes. Please discuss both views and give your own opinion.7）More and more measures to improve the security in the urban area have been introduced because of the increased crime. Do the benefits of the measures outweigh the drawbacks?8）Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?6．城市1）The cities in the world are becoming increasing more enormous. Please find the causes and possible consequences.2）There are more problems in big cities today, what are the problems? Should government encourage people to live in the regional towns?7．人生1）It is said that today people’s live is becoming increasingly stressful. What’s the reason of it occur and how to solve the problem?2）Nowadays men are becoming more and more greedy and selfish. We should return to older, traditional values and show respect for family and local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?3）It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give some。