SAT作文历年作文真题汇总(2005-2013)

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2005考研英语大作文

The Power of Persistence: A Journey towardsSuccessIn the realm of academic pursuits, the journey towards success is often fraught with challenges and obstacles. The path is not always smooth, and the destination is not always clearly visible. However, it is the persistence and determination of the individual that often serve as the guiding lights in this journey. This essay explores the essence of persistence and how it shapes our destiny, drawing inspiration from the 2005 postgraduate entrance examination English composition.Persistence is the steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. It is the unwavering commitment to a goal or an objective, regardless of the obstacles that may arise. This quality is pivotal in academic pursuits, where the road to success is often marked by setbacks and failures. It is only through persistence that we can overcome these challenges and emerge victorious.The journey of an academician is akin to a marathon, where the finish line is not always visible, and the pacemay vary. However, it is the perseverance and determination that keep us going, even when the going gets tough. This perseverance is what separates the successful individuals from the rest. They refuse to give up easily, and their determination knows no bounds.The 2005 postgraduate entrance examination English composition, with its profound theme, serves as a testament to the power of persistence. The composition, with its thought-provoking questions and challenges, required the examinee to delve into their inner selves and extract the answers. It was a test not only of their language skills but also of their resolve and persistence.In the realm of academics, persistence is not just about never giving up. It is also about learning from failures, about constantly refining one's approach, and about staying focused on the goal. It is about turning weaknesses into strengths and using them as stepping stones towards success. It is about having the courage to face challenges head-on and the determination to overcome them. Moreover, persistence instills in us a sense of purpose and direction. It gives us a clear understanding of what wewant to achieve and how we want to achieve it. This clarity of purpose helps us stay focused and motivated, even when faced with difficulties and setbacks.In conclusion, the power of persistence is invaluablein the journey towards success. It is the driving forcethat propels us forward, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It is the glue that binds us to our goals and objectives, ensuring that we never stray too far from the path of success. As the 2005 postgraduate entrance examination English composition aptly illustrates, it is only through persistence and determination that wecan overcome the challenges that lie ahead and emerge victorious in our academic pursuits.**坚持的力量：走向成功的旅程**在学术追求的领域里，走向成功的旅程往往充满了挑战和障碍。

SAT历年写作真题(2005.3--2012.3)

SAT历年写作真题（2005.3--2012.3）SAT历年写作真题1. OG 2ed. P119- Is there always another explanation or another point of view?2. OG 2ed. P189-Is deception ever justified?OG Practice Test 1: 同上面No.42: 2006-10OG Practice Test 2: 同上面No.53: 2007-01OG Practice Test 3: 同上面No.61: 2007-053. OG Practice Test 4: Do changes that make our lives easier not necessarily make them better?4. OG Practice Test 5: Is conscience a more powerful motivator than money, fame, or power?5. OG Practice Test 6: Can success be disastrous?6. OG Practice Test 7: Do we need other people in order to understand ourselves?7. OG Practice Test 8: Is the world changing for the better?8. OG Practice Test 9: Do you think that ease does not challenge us and that we need adversity to help us discover who we are?9. OG Practice Test 10: Should heroes be defined as people who say what they think when we ourselves lack the courage to say it?10. OC 1: Is the way something seems to be not always the same as it actually is?11. OC 2: Are bad choices and good choices equally likely to have negative consequences?12. OC 3: Do people learn who they are only when they are forced into action?13. OC 4: Are people’s lives the result of the choices they make?14. OC 5: Do closed doors make us creative?15. OC 6: Do people have to be highly competitive in order to succeed?16. CB-1: Is style more important than substance?17. CB-2: Can what we value be determined only by what we sacrifice?18. CB-3: Is perfection something to be admired or sought after?19. CB-4: What makes a person wise?20. CB-5: Is discontent often the first step to action?CB-6: 同上面No.163: OG 2ed. P18921. (2005.3) Is the opinion of the majority — in government orin any other circumstances — a poor guide?22. (2005.3) Is creativity needed more than ever in the world today?23. (2005.3) Are people better at making observations, discoveries, and decisions if they remain neutral and impartial?24. (2005.3) Is a person responsible, through the example he or she sets, for the behavior of other people?25. (2005.5) Do people depend on work—whether it is a job, schoolwork, or volunteer work —to determine what their daily activities and interactions with others should be?26. (2005.5) Does progress depend on people with new ideas rather than on people whose ideas are based on the current way of doing things?27. (2005.5) Are people afraid to speak out against authority, whether the authority is an individual, a group, or a government?28. (2005.5) Does worrying too much about other people’s opinions prevent us from seeing things clearly?29. (2005.6) Do memories hinder or help people in their effort to learn from the past and succeed in the present?30. (2005.6) Do people put too much emphasis on learning practical skills?31. (2005.6) Should schools help students understand moral choices and social issues?32. (2005.6) Do newspapers, magazines, television, radio, movies, the Internet, and other media determine what is important to most people?33. (2005.10) Is success in life earned or do people succeed because they are lucky?34. (2005.10) Is society’s admiration for famous people beneficial or harmful?35. (2005.10) Do we live in a time when people do not engage in serious thinking?36. (2005.10) Should people make more of an effort to keep some things private?37. (2005.11) Should our perceptions of beauty be influenced by the perceptions of beauty of other people?38. (2005.11) Is praising others, even if the praise is excessive or undeserved, a necessary part of life?39. (2005.11) Is conflict helpful?40. (2005.11) Has the acquisition of money and possessions replaced more meaningful ways of measuring our achievements?41. (2005.12) Are leaders necessarily people who are most capable of leadership?42. (2005.12) Is knowledge of the past no longer useful for us today?43. (2005.12) Is it necessary to limit or put restrictions on freedom of thought and expression?44. (2005.12) Do the benefits of scientific and technological developments come at the cost of undesirable changes to people’s lives?45. (2006.1) Do people accomplish more when they are allowed to do things in their own way?46. (2006.1) Is it necessary to make mistakes, even when doing so has negative consequences for other people?47. (2006.1) Can any obstacle or disadvantage be turned into something good?48. (2006.1) Are all important discoveries the result of focusing on one subject?49. (2006.4) Is it best not to change our ideas, opinions, or behaviors?50. (2006.4) Is our ability to change ourselves unlimited, or are there limits on our ability to make important changes in our lives?51. (2006.4) What do you think motivates people to do their best?52. (2006.4) Should each individual decide what and how to learn?53. (2006.5) Are we free to make our own decisions or are we limited in the choices we can make?54. (2006.5) Would the world be a better place if everyone always told the complete truth?55. (2006.5) Does the success of a community—whether it is a class,a team, a family, a nation, or any other group—depend upon people's willingness to limit their personal interests?56. (2006.5) Does the truth change depending on how people look at things?57. (2006.6) Does a strong commitment to technological progress cause a society to neglect other values, such as education and the protection of the environment?58. (2006.6) Are established rules too limited to guide people in real-life situations?59. (2006.6) Is it sometimes better to take risks than to followa more reasonable course of action?60. (2006.6) Do we tend to accept the opinions of others instead of developing our own independent ideas?61. (2006.10) Do people achieve more success by cooperation than by competition?62. (2006.10) Is it important to question the ideas and decisions of people in positions of authority?63. (2006.10) Does true learning only occur when we experience difficulties?64. (2006.10) Can deception—pretending that something is true when it is not—sometimes have good results?65. (2006.11) Do we put too much value on the ideas or actions of individual people?66. (2006.11) Can books and stories about characters and events that are not real teach us anything useful?67. (2006.11) Can people achieve success only if they aim to be perfect?68. (2006.11) Do success and happiness depend on the choices people make rather than on factors beyond their control?69. (2006.12) Are people more likely to be productive and successful when they ignore the opinions of others?70. (2006.12) Is it better for people to be realistic or optimistic?71. (2006.12)I s it important to try to understand people’s motivations before judging their actions?72. (2006.12) Is happiness something over which people have no control, or can people choose to be happy?73. (2007.1) Should people take more responsibility for solving problems that affect their communities or the nation in general?74. (2007.1) Is it more important to do work that one finds fulfilling or work that pays well?75. (2007.1) Is education primarily the result of influences other than school?76. (2007.1) Is it better to change one’s attitude than to change one’s circumstances?77. (2007.3) Is it more valuable for people to fit in than to be unique and different?78. (2007.3) Is it best to have low expectations and to set goals we are sure of achieving?79. (2007.3) Do we really benefit from every event or experience in some way?80. (2007.5) Should modern society be criticized for being materialistic?81. (2007.5) Can knowledge be a burden rather than a benefit?82. (2007.5) Is it always best to de termine one’s own views of right and wrong, or can we benefit from following the crowd?83. (2007.5) Do circumstances determine whether or not we should tell the truth?84. (2007.6) Are people more likely to be happy if they focus on goals other than their own happiness?85. (2007.6) Is there a value in celebrating certain individuals as heroes?86. (2007.6) Have modern advancements truly improved the quality of people’s lives?87. (2007.6) Do people truly benefit from hardship and misfortune?88. (2007.10) Is identity something people are born with or given, or is it something people create for themselves?89. (2007.10) Can people ever be truly original?90. (2007.10) Do people achieve greatness only by finding out what they are especially good at and developing that attribute above all else?91. (2007.10) Should we admire heroes but not celebrities?92. (2007.11) Does having a large number of options to choose from make people happy?93. (2007.11) Is it always necessary to find new solutions to problems?94. (2007.11) Is the main value of the arts to teach us about the world around us?95. (2007.11) Is criticism — judging or finding fault with the ideas and actions of others — essential for personal well-being and social progress?96. (2007.12) Do people need to “unlearn”, or reject, many of their assumptions and ideas?97. (2007.12) Should people choose one of the two opposing sides of an issue, or is the truth usually found “in the middle”?98. (2007.12) Do images and impressions have too much of an effect on people?99. (2007.12) Is the most important purpose of technology today different from what it was in the past?100. (2008.1) Is it always better to be original than to imitate or use the ideas of others?101. (2008.1) Is the effort involved in pursuing any goal valuable, even if the goal is not reached?102. (2008.1) Should people always prefer new things, ideas, or values to those of the past?103. (2008.1) Is there any value for people to belong only to a group or groups with which they something in common?104. (2008.3) Are organizations or group most successful when their members pursue individual wishes and goals?105. (2008.3) Should people always be loyal?106. (2008.3) Do people learn more from losing than from winning?107. (2008.5) Are there benefits to be gained from avoiding the use of modern technology, even when using it would make life easier?108. (2008.5) Do people place too much emphasis on winning?109. (2008.5) Are people’s actions motivated primarily by a des ire for power over others?110. (2008.5) Do incidents from the past continue to influence the present?111. (2008.6) Does fame bring happiness, or are people who are not famous more likely to be happy?112. (2008.6) Is it better for a society when people act as individuals rather than copying the ideas and opinions of others?113. (2008.6) Are widely held views often wrong, or are such views more likely to be correct?114. (2008.6) Are the actions of individuals more valuable than the actions of groups or teams?115. (2008.10) Is compromise always the best way to resolve a conflict?116. (2008.10) Are the decisions made quickly just as good as decisions made slowly and carefully?117. (2008.10) Can a group of people function effectively without someone being in charge?118. (2008.10) Do actions, not words, reveal a person or group’s rule attitudes and intentions?119. (2008.11) Do all established traditions deserve to remain in existence?120. (2008.11) Do people need to compare themselves with others in order to appreciate what they have?121. (2008.11) Is it necessary for people to combine their efforts with those of others in order to be the most effective?122. (2008.11) Should society limit people’s exposure to some kinds of information or forms of expression?123. (2008.12) Is persistence more important than ability in determining a person’s success?124. (2008.12) Is acting an essential part of everyday life?125. (2008.12) Can people have too much enthusiasm?126. (2008.12) Do we only help others in order to help ourselves in some way?127. (2009.1) Does planning interfere with creativity?128. (2009.1) Do highly accomplished people achieve more than others mainly because they expect more of themselves?129. (2009.1) Should people change their decisions when circumstances change, or is it best for them to stick with their original decisions?130. (2009.1) Is striving to achieve a goal always the best course of action, or should people give up if they are not making progress?131. (2009.3) Does being ethical make it hard to be successful?132. (2009.3) Is it sometimes necessary to be impolite?133. (2009.3) Should we limit our use of the term “courage” to acts in which people risk their own well-being for the sake of others or to uphold a value?134. (2009.5) Should we pay more attention to people who are older and more experienced than we are?135. (2009.5) Should people let their feelings guide them when they make important decisions?136. (2009.5) Has today's abundance of information only made it more difficult for us to understand the world around us?137. (2009.5) Are people best defined by what they do?138. (2009.6) Do we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we admire and respect?139. (2009.6) Is it best for people to accept who they are and what they have, or should people always strive to better themselves?140. (2009.6) Can common sense be trusted and accepted, or should it be questioned?141. (2009.6) When some people win, must others lose, or are there situations in which everyone wins?142. (2009.10) Is using humor the best way to approach difficult situations and problems?143. (2009.10) Does everyone, even people who choose to live alone, need a network or family?144. (2009.10) Do books, newspapers, and other media focus too much on bad news?145. (2009.10) Is it better for people to know everything they can about something before taking action or should they act first and get more information later?146. (2009.11) Are the values of a society most clearly revealed in its popular culture?147. (2009.11) Do society and other people benefit when individuals pursue their own goals?148. (2009.11) Is it better for people to stop trying when they feel certain they will not succeed?149. (2009.11) Should new ideas be questioned?150. (2009.12) Is it easier now to form friendships than ever before?151. (2009.12) Should people give up their privacy in exchange for convenience of free services?152. (2009.12) Is it better for people to work out their own ideas on a problem or issue before learning how others have approached it?153. (2010.1) Do the demands of others tend to make people more productive than they would be without such pressure?154. (2010.1) Should all people’s opinions be valued equally, or should only informed opinions be taken seriously?155. (2010.1) Should books portray the world as it is or as it should be?156. (2010.1) Do people make the greatest discoveries by exploring what is unfamiliar to them or by paying close attention to what seems familiar?157. (2010.3) Does society put too much emphasis on working hard?158. (2010.5) Do small decisions often have major consequences?159. (2010.5) Is talking the most effective and satisfying way of communicating with others?160. (2010.5) Should the government be responsible for making sure that people lead healthy lives?161. (2010.5) Do people succeed by emphasizing their differences from others?162. (2010.6) Do people tend to get along better with people who are very different from them or with those who are like them?163. (2010.6) Is solitude—spending time alone—necessary for people to achieve their most important goals?164. (2010.6) Should ordinary people be considered heroes, or should the term "hero" be reserved for extraordinary people?165. (2010.6) Is it wrong to use the word "courage" to describe behaviors that are ordinary or self-interested?166. (2010.10) Is it absolutely necessary for people to study the creative arts?167. (2010.10) Is it important for people to spend time outdoors and to learn to appreciate the natural environment?168. (2010.10) Should originality always be more highly praised than conformity?169. (2010.10) Should people adapt to their new surroundings, or should they refuse to change?170. (2010.11) Do people put much emphasis on doing things by and for themselves?171. (2010.11) Is imagination less valuable than facts and objectivity?172. (2010.11) Is a group of people more likely than an individual leader to bring about significant change?173. (2010.11) Would it be better if people were more accepting of mistakes?174. (2010.12) Is it possible to be a hero in the modern world?175. (2010.12) Does the way that information is communicated today result in people learning less than ever before?176. (2010.12) Do temporary or otherwise imperfect solutions to problems only create more serious problems?177. (2010.12) Is it better for people to have limited choices?178. (2011.1) Is an idealistic approach less valuable than a practical approach?179. (2011.1) Is it better for people to learn from others than to learn on their own?180. (2011.1) Do people put too much importance on getting every detail right on a project or task?181. (2011.1) Does the process of doing something matter more than the outcome?182. (2011.1)Do people benefit from forms of entertainment that show so-called reality, or are such forms of entertainment harmful 183. (2011.1) Is photography a representation of real life or a depiction of a photographer’s point of view184. (2011.1) Is it better for people to learn from others than to learn on their own185. (2011.1) Is an idealistic approach less valuable than a practical approach186. (2011.1) Do we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we admire and respect187. (2011.3) Do people benefit from forms of entertainment that show so called reality, or are such forms of entertainment harmful?188. (2011.3) Are photographs straightforward representations of real life, or are they artistic creations reflecting the photographer’s point of view?189. (2011.3) Is it better for people to act quickly and expect quick responses from others rather than to wait patiently for what they want?190. (2011.5) Do rules and limitations contribute to a person's happiness?191. (2011.5) If people worked less, would they be more creative and active during their free time?192. (2011.5) Does every individual have an obligation to think seriously about important matters, even when doing so may be difficult?193. (2011.5) Is real success achieved only by people who accomplish goals and solve problems on their own?194. (2011.6) Does every achievement bring with it new challenges?195. (2011.6) Does accepting the values of a group allow people to avoid taking responsibility for their own thoughts and actions?196. (2011.6) Do groups that encourage nonconformity and disagreement function better than those that discourage it?197. (2011.10) Do people need discipline to achieve freedom?198. (2011.10) Do people have to pay attention to mistakes in order to make progress?199. (2011.10) Are people overly influenced by unrealistic claims and misleading images?200. (2011.11) Should individuals take responsibility for issues and problems that do not affect them directly?201. (2011.11) Is it often difficult for people to determine what is the right thing to do?202. (2011.11) Are the consequences of people's actions more important than the motives behind the actions?203. (2011.11) Are optimistic, confident people more likely than others to make changes in their lives?204. (2011.12) Is it always harmful for an individual to think and live as other people do?205. (2011.12) Can a small group of concerned individuals have a significant impact on the world?206. (2011.12) Do idealists contribute more to the world than realists do?207. (2011.12) Do people benefit more from having many choices or few choices?208. (2012.1) Is it wise to be suspicious of the motives or honesty of other people, even those who appear to be trustworthy?209. (2012.1) Does improvement or progress usually involve a significant drawback or problem of some kind?210. (2012.1) Is it wrong or harmful to motivate people to learn or achieve something by offering them rewards?211. (2012.1) Should people be treated according to what they are capable of achieving instead of what they have actually done?212. (2012.3) Is it best to forget about past mistakes as soon as possible?213. (2012.3) Do people put too much trust in the guidance of experts and authorities?214. (2012.3) Does tradition prevent people from doing things in new or more sensible ways?扫描二维码限时获取免费视频课程。

2013年SAT真题

2013年SAT真题精选（部分）1、Jason was truly -------, for he squandered a great deal of money with no thought for the future.(A) prescient(B) infallible(C) reticent(D) improvident(E) sedulous2、The 1990`s were ------- years for the organization: the staff seas happy, customers weresatisfied, and profits were excellent.(A) halcyon(B) notorious(C) somnolent(D) capricious(E) expedient3、It is her supremely skillful use of sophisticated laboratory instruments that makes Veronica the------- research technician that she is.(A) susceptible(B) consummate(C) visionary(D) vitriolic(E) doctrinaire4、The critic noted that the ------- tone that characterizes much of the writer`s work stands in starkcontrast to his gentle disposition.(A) benign(B) somber(C) stoic(D) conciliatory(E) strident5、African American poet Lucille Clifton writes in a notably ------- style, achieving great impactin a few unadorned words.(A) incantatory(B) economical(C) disaffected(D) unstinting(E) evenhanded6、The scientist ------- the value of an interdisciplinary approach to environmental studies, arguingsuch an approach was of ------- importance in promoting environmental literacy among students.(A) invoked .. marginal(B) touted .. paramount(C) ignored .. unprecedented(D) disparaged .. unparalleled(E) extolled .. questionable7、Jessica was ------- by Jon`s angry outburst: she literally did not know what to say think, or do.(A) disenchanted(B) peeved(C) assuaged(D) beguiled(E) nonplussed8、The slogan "What goes up must come down" was so universally accepted by economists that itwas considered(A) a conjecture(B) an axiom(C) a fad(D) a testimonial(E) an argument9、Sally, thoroughly convinced of her own importance, often acts without --------: she feels noguilt for example, about appropriating her brother`s possessions.(A) compunction(B) gratification(C) aplomb(D) indignation(E) inducement10、Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker leaves an ------ impression on audiences: children especiallyremember the dazzling costumes and stirring music.(A) amorphous(B) indelible(C) ineffable(D) innocuous(E) inscrutable。

SAT 真题1 范文

1.Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and assignmentbelow: (2005.3)We must seriously question the idea of majority rule. The majority grinned and jeered when Columbus said the world was round. The majority threw him into a dungeon for his discoveries. Where is the logic in the notion that the opinion held by a majority of people should have the power to influence our decisions?Adapted from James A. Reed, “Majority Rule”Assignment:Is the opinion of the majority—in government or in any other circumstances—a poor guide? Plan and write an essay in which you develop yourpoint of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples takenfrom your reading, studies, experience, or observation.是否能以多数人的意见为导向：开头：多数人的意见存在很大的问题，因为多数人所掌握的信息来源是有限的。

要理解多数人看法的局限性，首先应当分许他们作出判断所依据的信息的来源。

sat 200503范文

2005. 3Is creativity needed more than ever in the world today? 创新vs 原创创新creativity：Steve Jobs：在前人注重功能性的基础上提出功能+外观Bruno：在哥白尼Copernicus日心说的基础上提出宇宙无限论。

原创originality：Nightingale：首创英国护士体系Monet：首创印象派画法da Vinci：首创透视画法，开写实主义先河。

Picasso：首创立方主义，二维表现三维的第一人。

范文：历史类比式The long history of human civilization has witnessed numerous events in which creativity pushes the human society forward in an unprecedented speed. Being illuminated by such a fact, my propensity lies in that creativity ought to be authorized with the highest priority as long as human beings, as the most intelligent creature on our living planet, wish to keep forging ahead in the present day world.Cases illustrative of this principle can be found everywhere in the history.The First Industrial Revolution was a period from 1750 to 1850 where changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and technology had a profound effect on the social, economic and cultural conditions of the times. It began in the United Kingdom, then subsequently spread throughout Western Europe, North America, Japan, and eventually the rest of the world. Marked by James Watt and his improved steam engine, the First Industrial Revolution dramatically increased production capacity. There began a transition in Great Britain's and the world’s previously manual labor and draft-animal–based economytowards machine-based manufacturing—a process that continued as industrialisation. The impact of this change on society was enormous: with such transition came a great influx of population from the countryside into the towns and cities. Indeed, this progress was the product of hard work and ingenuity multiplied across millions of individual lives. More importantly, however, it was the miraculous creativity of James Watt and his fellow scientists and inventors that bred the maturity and spread of the First Industrial Revolution, without which human society would have always been restrained in less efficient manual work.Compared with the Second Industrial Revolution, the First one was nothing but a prelude. A much more drastic change in working principles was brought about by the use of electricity, which further culminated in mass production and the production line. It was "The Age of Synergy" during which most of the great innovations were developed. Unlike the First Industrial Revolution, the Second one stressed the importance of new technologies, especially electricity, new materials and substances, including alloys and chemicals, and communicationtechnologies such as the telegraph and radio. While the First Industrial Revolution was centered on iron, steam technologies and textile production, the inventions and innovations of the Second Industrial Revolution were science-based, revolving around steel, railroads, electricity, and chemicals. Again, the collective endeavor and creativity of so many scientists contributed to the evolution of human society.The Third Industrial Revolution, academically called the Information Revolution, presents its main feature in the growing economic, social and technological role of information, innovative energy as well as genetic engineering. It is a period when an ocean of creative activities and innovations flourish, making the world more prosperous than ever before; it is a period when creativity is considered not matter nor energy but the third constituent part of the Universe—it is carried by matter or by energy in the form of infinite human mentality, a factor that will lead human civilization to ever-promising future.Just as American entrepreneur Steve Jobs once argued, ―we are here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?‖Here comes the finalconclusion—creativity is indeed needed more than ever in the world today.。

2005雅思作文题目

05.01.08Nowadays, people get inf ormation through news and papers, but meanwhile are uncertain about the truth of these news. Should we believe the journalists? What qualities s hould a good journalist or correspondent have?05.01.15Some teachers s ay students s hould be organised into groups to study. Others a rgue s tudents s hould be made to s tudy a lone. T ell the benef its of each study method. Which one do you t hink is more effective?05.01.22Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons a nd s uggest s ome s olutions.05.02.05Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved f ertilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative eff ects on local communities. T o what extent do you a gree or disagree?05.02.19Leisure 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 l ess creative. Do you agree or disagree?05.02.26People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people f ace-to-f ace. W hat a re the eff ects of this on individual a nd s ociety as a whole?05.03.05Some people think visitors to others countries s hould imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people disagree; they thin k the host country s hould welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views a nd give your opinion.05.03.12It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. What s hould education c onsist of to fulfil both these functions?05.03.19Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they a re used as money-making a ttractions a imed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.04.02Pressure on the s chool and university s tudents is increasing a nd s tudents are pushed to hard work when they a re young. Do you think it i s a positive or negative development?05.04.09Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to uate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both s ides.05.04.16The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language”will outweigh the disadvantages. T o what extent do you a gree or disagree with this view?05.05.14Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages?05.05.21many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. T o what extent do you s hare their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?05.05.28Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of a university s hould be to a ccess knowledge for its s ake. What’s your opinion?05.06.11The government is responsible for protecting a nation’s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional s tyles. T o what e xtent do you a gree or disagree with this opinion?05.06.18Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you a gree or disagree?05.06.25Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives i n negative ways. T o what extent do you agree or disagree?05.07.09Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?05.07.16Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you a gree or disagree?05.07.23The detailed description about crime will aff ect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. Do you agree or disagree?05.08.06Many 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. T o what extent do you agree with this opinion and whatmeasures can you recommend reducing this problem?05.08.13Some scientists believe that studying the behaviour of 3-year-old children can tell which children would grow up to be criminals. T o 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?05.08.20Some people think that people moving to a new country s hould accept new culture in the foreign country rather than living a s a separate minority group with diff erent lif estyle. Do you agree or disagree?05.09.03Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared with the problems of adult lif e than children who a re brought up by wealthy parents. T o what extent do you a gree or disagree?05.09.10The only way to improve the saf ety on our own road is to have stricter punishment for driving off enders. T o what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.17Some 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.05.10.15In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and docto rs 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.05.10.22The speeding up of lif e in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on s ociety a t all levels—individual, national and global. T o what extent do you agree or disagree?05.10.29Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the l oss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.11.12As global trade increases between diff erent 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?05.11.19Advertising e ncourages c onsumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. T o what extent do you agree or disagree?05.11.26The 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. T o what extent do you agree or disagree with this s tatement?05.12.03Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem fo r a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to s olve this problem.05.12.10Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. T o what e xtent do you a gree or disagree with this opinion?05.12.17It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn’t worry about producing building a s a work of art. Do you a gree or disagree?。

SAT写作真题分享

SAT写作真题分享备考SAT写作的同学不要一味地背词汇和句型，适当地看一些SAT写作真题对大家的备考也是有帮助的。

下面小编给同学们分享一些SAT写作真题回忆，供大家参考。

2013年10月亚太区作文题：Everything a public figure or celebrity says ordoes is likely to turn up on an internet site ortelevision shows. The great appeal of these sitesand shows is that they help us learn as much aspossible about public figures. The more we knowpolitical candidates, for example, the more informed we are as voters. Much of the information,however, is irrelevant and actually prevents us from focusing on the issue.Assignment: Does having too much information about public figures distract us from theimportant issues?写作思路：step1 key words of the assignment:much information--important issues step2 definition of the key words:much information即为公众人物或名人的各种消息important issues 根据SAT话题分类可以有挑战权威、创新、诚实、坚持自我、奉献他人等等step3 answer the question in your own way and use examplesOption 1.关注很多的信息不会使得我们忘记important issues。

历年SAT作文题汇..

SAT ESSAY QUESTION COLLECTIONNo. 1Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Nowadays nothing is private: our culture has become too confessional and self-expressive. People think that to hide one’s thoug hts or feelings is to pretend not to have those thoughts or feelings. They assume that honesty requires one to express every inclination and impulse.Adapted from J. David Velleman, “The Genesis of Shame”Assignment: Should people make more of an effort to keep some things private? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 2Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Every important discovery results from patience, perseverance, and concentration — sometimes continuing for months or years — on one specific subject. A person who wants to discover a new truth must remain absorbed by that one subject, must pay no attention to any thoughts that is unrelated to the problem.Adapted from Santiago Santiago Ramón y Cajal, “Advice for a Young Investigator”Assignment: Are all important discoveries the result of focusing on one subject? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 3Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.A colleague of the great scientist James Watson remarked that Watson was always ―lounging around, arguing about problems instead of doing experiments.‖ He concluded that ―There is more than one way of doing good science.‖ It was Watson’s form of idleness, the scientist went on to say, that allowed him to solve ―the greatest of all biological problems: the discovery of the structure of DNA.‖ It is a point worth remembering in a society overly concerned with efficiency.Adapted from John C. Polanyi, “Understanding Discovery”Assignment: Do people accomplish more when they are allowed to do things in their own way? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 4Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.I do not feel terrible about my mistakes, though I grieve the pain they have sometimes caused others. Our lives are ―experiments with truth,‖ and in an experiment negative results are at least as important as successes. I have no idea how I would have learned the truth about myself and my calling without the mistakes I have made.Adapted from Parker Palmer, “Let Your Life Speak”Assignment: Is it necessary to make mistakes, even when doing so has negative consequences for other people? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 5Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.An actor, when his cue came, was unable to move onto the stage. He said, ―I can’t get in, the chair is in the way.‖ And the producer said, ―Use the difficulty. If it’s a drama, pick the chair up and smash it. If it’s a comedy fall over it.‖ From this experience the actor concluded that in any situ ation in life that is negative, there is something positive you can do with it.Adapted from Lawrence Eisenberg, “Caine Scrutiny”Assignment: Can any obstacle or disadvantage be turned into something good? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 6Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.We don’t really learn anything properly until there is a problem, until we make a mistake, until something fails to go as we had hoped. When everything is working well, with no problems or failure, what incentive do we have to try something new? We are only motivated to learn when we experience difficulties.Adapted from Alain de Botton, “How Proust Can Change Your Life: Not a Novel”Assignment: Does true learning only occur when we experience difficulties? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 7Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.There are two kinds of pretending. There is the bad kind, as when a person falsely promises to be your friend. But there is also a good kind, where the pretense eventually turns into the real thing. For example, when you are not feeling particularly friendly, the best thing you can do, very often, is to act in a friendly manner. In a few minutes, you may really be feeling friendlier.Adapted from a book by C. S. LewisAssignment: Can deception — pretending that something is true when it is not — sometimes have good results? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 8Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.If we are dissatisfied with our circumstances, we think about changing them. But the most important and effective changes — in our attitude — hardly occur to us. In other words, we should worry not about how to alter the world around us for the better but about how to change ourselves in order to fit into that world.Adapted from Michael Hymers, “Wittgenstein, Pessimism and Politics”Assignment: Is it better to change one’s attitude than to change one’s circumstances? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 9Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Many people believe that our government should do more to solve our problems. After all, how can one individual create more jobs or make roads safer or improve the schools or help to provide any of the other benefits that we have come to enjoy? And yet expecting that the government — rather than individuals — should always come up with the solutions to society’s ills may have made us less self-reliant, undermining our independence andself-sufficiency.Assignment: Should people take more responsibility for solving problems that affect their communities or the nation in general? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 10Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Materialism: it’s the thing that everybody loves to hate. Few aspects of modern life have been more criticized than materialism. But let’s face it: materialism — acquiring possessions and spending money — is a vital source of meaning and happiness in our time. People may criticize modern society for being to materialistic, but the fact remains that most of us spend most of our energy producing and consuming more and more stuff.Adapted from James Twitchell, “Two Cheers for Materialism”Assignment: Should modern society be criticized for being materialistic? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 11Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Knowledge is power. In agriculture, medicine, and industry, for example, knowledge has become so powerful that it is beyond our control. We know how to do many things, but we do not know where, when, or even whether this know-how should be used.Assignment: Can knowledge be a burden rather than a benefit? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 12Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.We do not take the time to determine right from wrong. Reflecting on the difference between right and wrong is hard work. It is so much easier to follow the crowd, going along with what is popular rather than risking the disapproval of others by voicing an objection of any kind.Adapted from Stephen J. Carter, “Integrity”Assignment: Is it always best to determine one’s own views of right and wrong, or can we benefit from following the crowd? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 13Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.It is often the case that revealing the complete truth may bring trouble — discomfort, embarrassment, sadness, or even harm — to oneself or to another person. In these circumstances, it is better not to express our real thoughts and feelings. Whether or not we should tell the truth, therefore, depends on the circumstances.Assignment: Do circumstances determine whether or not we should tell the truth? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 14Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.A person does not simply ―receive‖ his or her ident ity. Identity is much more than the name or features one is born with. True identity is something people must create for themselves by making choices that are significant and that require a courageous commitment in the face of challenges. Identity means having ideas and values that one lives by.Adapted from Thomas Merton, “Contemplation in a World of Action”Assignment: Is identity something people are born with or given, or is it something people create for themselves? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 15Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.We value uniqueness and originality, but it seems that everywhere we turn, we are surrounded by ideas and things that are copies or even copies of copies. Writers, artists, and musicians seek new ideas for paintings, books, songs, and movies, but many sadl y realize, ―It’s been done.‖ The same is true for scientists, scholars, and businesspeople. Everyone wants to create something new, but at best we can hope only to repeat or imitate what has already been done.Assignment: Can people ever be truly original? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 16Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.All people who have achieved greatness in something knew that they excelled at. These people identified the skills that made them special – good judgment, or courage, or a special artistic or literary talent — and focused on developing these skills. Yet most people achieve superiority in nothing because the fail to identify and develop their greatest attribute.Adapted from Baltasar Gracián y Morales, “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”Assignment: Do people achieve greatness only by finding out what they are especially good at and developing that attribute above all else? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 17Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Having many admirers is one way to become a celebrity, but it is not the way to become a hero. Heroes areself-made. Yet i n our daily lives we see no difference between ―celebrities‖ and ―heroes.‖ For this reason, we deprive ourselves of real role models. We should admire heroes — people who are famous because they are great — but not celebrities — people who simply seem great because they are famous.Adapted from Daniel Boorstin, “The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America”Assignment: Should we admire heroes but not celebrities? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 18Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.It is better to try to be original than to merely imitate others. People should always try to say, write, think, or create something new. There is little value in merely repeating what has been done before. People who merely copy or use the ideas and inventions of others, no matter how successful they may be, have never achieved anything significant.Assignment: Is it always better to be original than to imitate or use the ideas of others? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 19Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Often we see people who persist in trying to achieve a particular goal, even when all the evidence indicates that they will be unlikely to achieve it. When they succeed, we consider them courageous for having overcomeimpossible obstacles. But when they fail, we think of them as headstrong, foolhardy, and bent on self-destruction. To many people, great effort is only worthwhile when it results in success.Adapted from Gilbert Brim, “Ambition”Assignment: Is the effort involved in pusuing any goal valuable, even if the goal is not reached? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 20Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Newness has become our obsession. Novelty is more interesting to us than continuing with whatever is ―tried and true.‖ We discard the old so we can acquire the most recent model, the latest version, the newest and most improved formula. Often, we replace what is useful just because it is no longer new. Not only with material goods but also with cultural values, we prefer whatever is the latest trend.Assignment: Should people always prefer new things, ideas, or values to those of the past? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 21Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Since we live in a global society, surely we should view ourselves as citizens of the whole world. But instead, people choose to identify and associate with smaller and more familiar groups. People think of themselves as belonging to families, nations, cultures, and generations — or as belonging to smaller groups whose members share ideas, views, or common experiences. All of these kinds of groups may offer people a feeling of security but also prevent them from learning or experiencing anything new.Assignment: Is there any value for people to belonging only to a group or groups with which they have something in common? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 22Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Technological advances have freed society from tiresome labor, such as washing clothes by hand, hauling heavy loads, and walking long distances, and have given people increased access to information and entertainment. Yet,when given a choice, many people still resist using modern conveniences. There must be something to be gained from not using technology.Assignment: Are there benefits to be gained from avoiding the use of modern technology, even when using it would make life easier? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 23Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.From talent contests to the Olympics to the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes, we constantly seek to reward those who are ―number one.‖ This emphasis on recognizing the winner creates the impression that other competitors, despite working hard and well, have lost. In many cases, however, the difference between the winner and thee losers is slight. The wrong person may even be selected as the winner. Awards and prizes merely distract us from valuable qualities possessed by others besides the winners.Assignment: Do people place too much emphasis on winning? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 24Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.There are those who believe that everything we do is inspired by the desire for power in its various forms. They maintain that our actions are nothing but expressions of a striving for power. In this view, even when we act kindly toward other people, we are motivated, whether we know it or not, by a desire to have some control over their lives, for our act of kindness puts them partially in our power.Adapted from Leszek Kolakowski, “Freedom, Fame, Lying, and Betrayal: Essays on Everyday Life”Assignment: Are peopl e’s actions motivated primarily by a desire for power over other? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 25Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Common sense suggests an obvious division between the past and present, between history and current events. In many cases, however, this boundary is not clear-cut because earlier events are not locked away in the past. Events from history remain alive through people’s memories and through books, films, and other media. For bothindividuals and groups, incidents from the past continue to influence the present — sometimes positively and sometimes negatively.Assignment: Do incidents from the past continue to influence the present? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 26Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.We often hear that we can learn much about someone or something just by casual observation. We are not required to look beneath the surface or to question how something seems. In fact, we are urged to trust our impressions, often our first impressions, of how a person or a situation seems to be. Yet appearances can be misleading. What―seems‖ isn’t always what is.Assignment: Is the way something seems to be not always the same as it actually is? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 27Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.For a variety of reasons, people often make choices that have negative results. Later, they regret these choices, finding out too late that bad choices can be costly. On the other hand, decisions that seem completely reasonable when they are made may also be the cause of later disappointment and suffering. What looks like a wonderful idea at one time can later seem like the worst decision that could have been made. Good choices, too, can be costly.Assignment: Are bad choices and good choices equally likely to have negative consequences? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 28Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.The people we call heroes do not usually start out as unusual. Often they are ordinary people subject to ordinary human weaknesses — fear, doubt, and self-interest. In fact, they live ordinary lives until they distinguish themselves by having to deal with an injustice or a difficult situation. Only then, when they must respond in thought and in action to an extraordinary challenge, do people begin to know their strengths and weaknesses.Assignment: Do people learn who they are only when they are forced into action? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 29Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Peopl e’s lives are the result of the choices they make-or fail to make. The path one takes in life is not arbitrary. Choices and their consequences determine the course of every person’s life. All people whatever their circumstances, make the choices on which their lives depend.Assignment: Are people’s lives the result of the choices they make? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 30Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Many people believe that ―closed doors make us creative.‖ These people argue that obstacles and restrictions are necessary, for witho ut them we would never be forced to come up with new solutions. But ―closed doors,‖ either in the form of specific obstacles or a lack of opportunities, often prevent people from reaching their full creative potential.Assignment: Do closed doors make us creative? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 31Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.People who like to think of themselves as tough-minded and realistic tend to take it for granted that human nature is ―selfish‖ and that life is a struggle in which only the fittest may survive. According to thi s view, the basic law by which people must live is the law of the jungle. The ―fittest‖ are those people who can bring to the struggle superior force, superior cunning, and superior ruthlessness.Adapted from S. I. Hayakawa, “Language in Thought and Action”Assignment: Do people have to be highly competitive in order to succeed? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.Given the importance of human creativity, one would think it should have a high priority among our concerns. But if we look at the reality, we see a different picture. Basic scientific research is minimized in favor of immediate practical applications. The arts are increasingly seen as dispensable luxuries. Yet as competition heats up around the globe, exactly the opposite strategy is needed.Adapted from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, “Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention”Assignment: Is creativity needed more than ever in the world today? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 33Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.Some people believe that there is only one foolproof plan, perfect solution, or correct interpretation. But nothing is ever that simple. For better or worse, for every so-called finial answer there is another way of seeing things. There is always a ―however.‖Assignment: Is there always another explanation or another point of view? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No. 34Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.To change is to risk something, making us feel insecure. Not to change is a bigger risk, though we seldom feel that way. There is no choice but to change. People, however, cannot bemotivated to change from the outside. All of our motivation comes from within.Adapted from Ward Sybouts, “Planning in School Administration: A Handbook”Assignment: What motivates people to change? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.Technology promises to make our lives easier, freeing up time for leisure pursuits. But the rapid pace of technological innovation and the split second processing capabilities of computers that can work virtually nonstop have made all of us feel rushed. We have adopted the relentless pace of the very machines that were supposed to simplify our lives, with the result that, whether at work or play. People do not feel like their lives have changed for the better.Adapted from Karen Finucan. “Life in the Fast Lane”Assignment: Do changes that make our lives easier not necessarily make them better? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No.36Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.A mistakenly cynical view of human behavior holds that people are primarily driven by selfish motives: the desire for wealth, for power, or for fame. Yet history gives us many examples of individuals who have sacrificed their own welfare for a cause or a principle that they regarded as more important than their own lives, Conscience–that powerful inner voice that tells us what is right and what is wrong—-can be a more compelling force than money, power, or fame.Assignment: Is conscience a more powerful motivator than money, fame, or power? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.No.37Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.The old saying, ―be careful what you wish for,‖ may be an appropriate warning. The drive to ach ieve a particular goal can dangerously narrow one’s perspective and encourage the fantasy that success in one endeavor will solve all of life’s difficulties. In fact, success can sometimes have unexpected consequences. Those who propel themselves toward th e achievement of one goal often find that their lives are worse once ―success‖ is achieved than they were before.Assignment: Can success be disastrous? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.。

2005年雅思写作真题

05.01.08Nowadays, 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?05.01.15Some 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?05.01.22Recent 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.05.02.05Food 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?05.02.19Leisure 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?05.02.26People 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?05.03.05Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers andbehaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.05.03.12It 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?05.03.19Some 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.05.04.02Pressure 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?05.04.09Nowadays 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.05.04.16The 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?05.05.14Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages?05.05.21many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to makepositive changes to the world. To what extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?05.05.28Nowadays, 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?05.06.11The government is responsi ble for protecting 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?05.06.18Sending 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?05.06.25Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.07.09Some 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.05.07.16Many 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?05.07.23The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many socialproblems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. Do you agree or disagree?05.08.06Many 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?05.08.13Some 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?05.08.20Some 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?05.09.03Children 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?05.09.10The 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?05.09.17Some 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.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.05.10.22The 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?05.10.29Some 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.05.11.12As 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?05.11.19Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.11.26The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn’t waste the ir 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?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.05.12.10Many 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?05.12.17It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn’t worry about producing building as a work o f art. Do you agree or disagree?。

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1. Unable to discover how the fire started, the inspectors filed a tentative report stating that the cause was _______.A. noteworthyB. definitiveC. fundamentalD. conclusiveE. indeterminate2. The celebrants at the _______ party for Cinco De Mayo were understandably _______ by the spectacle of the mariachi bands and the colorful for the children.A. somber…amusedB. lavish…dazzledC. novel…jadedD. mundane…astoundedE. joyous…stymied3. Hawaii refers both to the group of islands known as the Hawaiian islands and to the largest island in that _______.A. floraB. sierraC. archipelagoD. flotillaE. savanna4. Given the exponential growth of scientific knowledge, medicine is far less _______ unsubstantiated fads than it used to be; its record of folly, however, remains an undeniable _______.A. suspicious of…qualificationB. averse to…encumbranceC. vulnerable to…embarrassmentD. dependent on…impossibilityE. ignorant of…oversight5. The aspiring writer, who remained _______ even after being rejected by several major publishers, felt certain of achieving literary _______.A. hopeless…vindicationB. disgruntled…talentC. optimistic…abasementD. undaunted…celebrityE. obsequious…neglect6. Fred often used _______ to achieve his professional goals, even though such artful subterfuge alienated his colleagues.A. chicaneryB. diligenceC. bombastD. disputationE. consensusSECTION 8The passage below is followed by questions based on its content. Answer the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage and in any introductory material that may be provided.Questions 7-19 are based on the following passage.In the following passage from a newspaper commentary written in 1968, an architecture critic discusses old theaters and concert halls.After 50 years of life and 20 years of death, the great Adler and Sullivan Auditorium in Chicago is back in business again. Orchestra Hall, also in Chicago, wasbeautifully spruced up for its sixty-eighth birthday. In St. Louis, a 1925 movie palace has been successfully transformed into Powell Symphony Hall, complete with handsome bar from New York's demolished Metropolitan Opera House. Sentimentalism Hardly. This is no more than a practical coming of cultural age, a belated recognition that fine old buildings frequently offer the most for the money in an assortment of values, including cost, and above all, that new cultural centers do not a culture make. It indicates the dawning of certain sensibilities, perspectives, and standards without which arts programs are mockeries of everything the arts stand for.The last decade has seen city after city rush pell-mell into the promotion of great gobs of cultural real estate. It has seen a few good new theaters and a lot of bad ones, temples to bourgeois muses with all the panache of suburban shopping centers. The practice has been to treat the arts in chamber-of-commerce, rather than in creative, terms. That is just as tragic as it sounds.The trend toward preservation is significant not only because it is saving and restoring some superior buildings that are testimonials to the creative achievements of other times, but also because it is bucking the conventional wisdom of the conventional power structure that provides the backing for conventional cultural centers to house the arts.That wisdom, as it comes true-blue from the hearts and minds of real estate dealers and investment bankers, is that you don't keep old buildings; they are obsolete. Anything new is better than anything old and anything big is better than anything small, and if a few cultural values are lost along the way, it is not too large a price to pay. In addition, the new, big buildings must be all in one place so they will show. They'll not only serve the arts, they'll improve the surrounding property values. Build now, and fill them later.At the same time, tear down the past, rip out cultural roots, erase tradition, rubout the architectural evidence that the arts flowered earlier in our cities and enriched them and :hat this enrichment is culture. Substitute a safe and sanitary status symbol for the loss. Put up the shiny mediocrities of he present and demolish the shabby masterpieces of the past. That is the ironic other side of the "cultural explosion" coin. In drama, and in life, irony and tragedy go hand in hand. Chicago's Auditorium is such a masterpiece. With its50 glowing, golden ambiance, its soaring arches and super-stage from which whispers can be heard in the far reaches of the theater, it became a legend in its own time. One of the great nineteenth-century works of Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler and an anchor point of modern architectural55 history, it has been an acknowledged model of acoustical and aesthetic excellence. (Interestingly, the Auditorium is a hard theater in which to install microphones today, and many modern performers, untrained in balance and projection and reliant on technical mixing of sound, find it60 hard to function in a near-perfect house.)Until October 1967, the last performance at the Auditorium was of Hellzapoppin' in 1941, and the last use of the great stage was for bowling alleys during the Second World War. Closed after that, it settled into decay for the next65 20 years. Falling plaster filled the hall, and the golden ceiling was partly ruined by broken roof drains. Last fall the Auditorium reopened, not quite in its old glory, but close to it. The splendors of the house were traced in the eight-candlepower glory of carbon-filament lightbulbs of the70 same kind used in 1889 when the theater, and electricity, were new. Their gentle brilliance picked out restored architectural features in warm gilt and umber. We have never had greater technical means or expertise to make our landmarks bloom. The question is no longer75 whether we can bring old theaters back to new brilliance, but whether we can fillthem when they're done. As with the new centers, that will be the acid cultural test.7. The principal function of the opening paragraph is to(A) introduce the concept of conventional arts centers(B) illustrate the trend toward revitalization of cultural landmarks(C) explore the connection between classical architecture and the arts(D) provide an explanation for the theater's resurgent popularity(E) contrast the beauty of old theaters with ordinary modern buildings8. On the basis of information provided in the rest of the passage, the word "death" (line I) best conveys(A) flagging attendance(B) wartime malaise(C) demolition(D) neglect(E) disrepute9. The bar mentioned in line 7 had apparently been(A) costly but symbolic(B) beautiful but outdated(C) enlarged and elongated(D) treasured and imitated(E) rescued and relocated10. The question in line 9 is intended to(A) expose the folly of the new construction(B) convey the emotional burdens of the past(C) provide a typical explanation for the renovations(D) lament the decline of cultural values(E) address the public's indifference toward old buildings11. In lines 13-14, the phrase "new . . . make" most directly suggests that(A) modern architects lack the artistic reputations of their predecessors(B) the commercial treatment of culture encourages art that is mass-produced(C) culture evolves out of tradition and cannot be instantly created(D) historically significant venues positively influence the creative process(E) new cultural centers should be constructed in collaboration with artists12. The description in lines 20-21 ("temples . . . centers") best serves to(A) scorn the architects' commitment to historically accurate renovations(B) mock the timeworn theatrical works showcased in modern cultural centers(C) deprecate the appearance and character of many new theaters(D) downplay the government's efforts to support the arts(E) poke good-humored fun at commercial establishments13. As described in lines 17-23, the "practice" refers to the(A) commercialization of culture(B) preservation of cultural treasures(C) construction of shopping centers(D) government funding of the arts(E) distortion of theatrical works14. In lines 27-30, the author uses the word "conventional" several times in order to(A) reveal the performers' frustration with modern theaters(B) disparage the present-day treatment of the arts(C) parody the creative efforts of contemporary artists(D) emphasize the absurdity of a purely aesthetic approach to the arts(E) exaggerate the importance of tradition in the arts15. The fifth paragraph (lines 31-39) primarily serves to(A) criticize the way in which cultural buildings are viewed as commodities(B) assess the positive impact of the architects' backlash against mediocrity(C) contrast the business practices of real estate brokers with those of bankers(D) enumerate the costs and benefits of restoring historic landmarks(E) question the importance of the arts to society16. What does the imagery in lines 40-43 suggest(A) The dawning of an enlightened artistic sensibility has stimulated support for preserving historic theaters.(B) The ill-conceived mandate to destroy architectural masterpieces epitomizes the censorship of creative expression.(C) The desire for societal status symbols drives the construction of grandiose cultural centers.(D) The demolition of a historic landmark is tantamount to the destruction of an invaluable cultural legacy.(E) The restoration of intimate old theaters will speed the demise of large new arenas.17. In lines 49-56, the description of the building primarily serves to(A) convey an appreciation for the technical complexities of renovating theaters(B) illustrate how nineteenth-century architecture directly influenced modern building design(C) highlight some unique aspects of an example of fine architecture(D) explain why some people disdain innovative architecture(E) show how restoration can strip a building of its unique character18. In lines 56-60, the author's comment about microphones implies that(A) the near-perfect acoustics in a new theater divert attention from the building's aesthetic flaws(B) audience members seated in the theater's balcony cannot fully appreciate the nuances of the performers' intonations(C) the performances of modern-day actors tend to be overly dependent on technology(D) the absence of technically sophisticated equipment has jeopardized the sound quality of performances(E)old theaters can remain viable because they readily accommodate the new sound technology that enhances a performance19. Which challenge is emphasized by the author in the final paragraph (lines 73-77)(A) Designating theaters as historical landmarks(B) Renewing a respect for architecture(C) Providing opportunities for new artists(D) Reviving classical plays(E) Attracting appreciative audiences。

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2005英语考研真题作文In today's fast-paced society, people are constantly under pressure to perform and achieve. This pressure can lead to stress and anxiety, which can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health.It's important to find ways to manage and reduce stress in our daily lives. One effective way to do this is through regular exercise. Exercise not only helps to release endorphins, which are natural stress-fighters, but it also provides a healthy outlet for pent-up emotions and energy.Another way to reduce stress is by practicing mindfulness and meditation. Taking time to focus on the present moment and quiet the mind can help to alleviate anxiety and promote a sense of calm and relaxation.In addition to physical and mental practices, it's also important to pay attention to our social and emotionalwell-being. Building strong relationships and connectionswith others can provide a sense of support and belonging, which can help to reduce feelings of isolation and stress.Finally, it's important to remember the importance of self-care. Taking time for ourselves, whether it's through engaging in hobbies, pampering ourselves, or simply taking a break, is crucial for maintaining a healthy balance and reducing stress.In conclusion, managing stress is essential for our overall well-being. By incorporating regular exercise, mindfulness and meditation, building strong relationships, and practicing self-care, we can effectively reduce stress and lead happier, healthier lives.。

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2005-2013年雅思A类作文Task 2考题汇总05.01.08Nowadays, 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?05.01.15Some 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?05.01.22Recent 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.05.02.05Food 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?05.02.19Leisure 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?05.02.26People 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?05.03.05Some 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.05.03.12It 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?05.03.19Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used asmoney-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.04.02Pressure 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?05.04.09Nowadays 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.05.04.16The 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?05.05.14Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages?05.05.21many 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?05.05.28Nowadays, 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?05.06.11The government is responsible for protecting 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?05.06.18Sending 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?05.06.25Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.07.09Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but otherpeople think it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.05.07.16Many 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? 05.07.23The 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?05.08.06Many 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?05.08.13Some 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?05.08.20Some 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?05.09.03Children 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?05.09.10The 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?05.09.17Some 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.05.10.15In 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.05.10.22The 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?05.10.29Some 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.05.11.12As 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?05.11.19Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.11.26The 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?05.12.03Far 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.05.12.10Many 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?05.12.17It 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?06.01.07Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should notpay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.14There 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?06.01.21Today, 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?06.02.11In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?06.02.18Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.02.25More and more measures to improve the security in large urban areas have been introduced in many countries because of the increased crime. Do the benefits of these measures outweigh the drawbacks?06.03.11In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?06.03.18Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 06.03.25One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years’time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.04.08In the past century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon, he said, ‘It is abig step for mankind.’But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.04.22Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Please discuss the two views and give your own opinion.06.04.29Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarships, etc. ) Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.05.13Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe social consequences. Some people think only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.05.20International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. Do the problems of international travel outweigh its advantages?06.05.27Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that it is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.06.10Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in the local community who need it. Others, however, prefer to give money to national and international charitable organisations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.06.17The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?06.06.24Some people think that students benefit from going to private secondary schools. Others, however, feel that private secondary schools can have a negative effect on society as a whole. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.06.07.08In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people. What are the reasons? What problems might it bring to the society?06.07.22It is better for students at university to live far away from home than to live at home with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?06.07.29Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent technological developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.08.05Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people, while others think the purpose of museums should be to educate, not entertain. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.06.08.12In 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 this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.08.25Multi-cultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.09.02There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children which encourages them to buy goods such as toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.06.09.16Some people think that the government should decide which subjects students should study at the university, while others think that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss the two vies and give your opinion.06.09.23It is suggested that all the young adults should undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community. Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the community and the young people?06.10.14Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn the children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.10.21A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.10.28As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. What are the factors that contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?06.11.04Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of the private health care outweigh the advantages?06.11.18Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.11.25Exposure to international media such as films, TV and magazines has a significant impact on local cultures. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?06.12.02Throughout history, male leaders always lead us to violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders it will be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?06.12.09Modern buildings change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.12.16Some people think that personal happiness is directly related to economic success. Others argue that happiness depends on different factors. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.01.06The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.07.01.13Some people think universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace in the future. Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What do you think are the main functions of a university?07.01.20 =05.07.09Some 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.07.02.03 =04.02.28Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.02.10 ≈05.11.26Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology is now replacing their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.03.03 ≈04.12.04Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.03.10With the increase in the use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?07.03.22Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets, etc. However, other people think that is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.07.03.31 =05.02.26People 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 an individual and the society as a whole?07.04.14The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.04.21 =06.09.02Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?07.04.28 =04.09.18Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.05.12 ≈06.09.23Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship of neighbourhood or teaching sports to children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.05.19Computers are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think are computers more important and in which areas are teachers more important?07.06.02 ≈06.05.20Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries Why is this the case? Is it a positive development?07.06.09Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.06.16In 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?07.06.28The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems? 07.07.07In some countries, secondary 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 system is appropriate?07.07.14In the last, lecture lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of student, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is nojustification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.07.21As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.07.26Team activities can teach more skills for life than those activities which are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.08.11It is known to all that the technological and scientific advances have made greater changes to the range and quality of our food. Some people regard it as an improvement while others believe that the change is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.07.08.16The consumption of the resources on the earth is increasing at an alarming rate and above a dangerous level. What are the causes of this? What can be done to reduce it? 07·08.18Some people think that we should invent a new language for international communication. Do the benefits of this outweigh the problems?07.08.25Some people say that it is the responsibility of individuals to save money for their own care after they retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.09.01Some people think that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. But others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.07.09.08The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars?07.09.20Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.07.09.22Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following three:1. All costs are paid by the government.2. All costs are paid by the student.3. All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be repaid after graduation.Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?07.10.06Today’s children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?07.10.13Some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?07.10.20Some people think it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What's your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?07.10.25Some people think the only purpose of prison is to punish crime. Others think it has other functions. Discuss the two views and give your opinions.07.11.03The government should pay for the course fees for everyone who wants to study at the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.11.17Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children, some people think there are lots of negative effects for children, and should ban it. To what extent you agree or disagree?07.11.24Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than the positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?07.12.01We have entered a throw-away society and fill the environment with rubbish. What are the causes and what are your solutions?07.12.08Many people believe that main aim for university education is help graduates to find better job, while some people believe that university education has wider benefit forindividual and society. Discuss both view and give your opinion.07.12.15Today, it is common that TV news programmes show the images of disasters and violence to the public. Discuss the reasons and the effects on the individual and the society.08.01.10Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.01.12Some people think the best way of reducing crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, think there are other better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.01.19The older generations have very traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behaviour. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for the young generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?08.01.26In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?08.02.02Some people think it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Other people think it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.02.14People living in big cities face many problems today. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?08.02.16“Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. ” - US movie actor & director John WayneWhy is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than focusing on the present?08.02.23In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?08.03.01Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is the least important?subjects: Literature SportsMathematics EconomyPhysics HistoryMusic Geography08.03.08As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should pay for the cost. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.03.13People should look after their health as a duty to the society they live in rather than personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?08.03.29Some people think it is the responsibility for government to ensure that people have healthy lifestyles. Others think people should have a free for their own lifestyles decisions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.04.05 ＝ 06.03.25One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?08.04.12Many people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects of this on family life and society as a whole?08.04.19Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries?08.04.24School teachers used to be the source of information; however, some people argue that。

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2012年1月亚太区SAT作文题Should we treat people according to what they are capable of achieving instead of what they actually have done?(能力与成就)----旧题2012年5月亚太区SAT作文题Do advertisements contribute to people's unhappiness and dissatisfaction?(广告与个人心理影响)----新题2012年6月亚太区SAT作文题Should people respect and tolerate everyone's opinions, or should people take a stand against opinions they consider to be wrong?(如何对待他人观点)----旧题2012年10月亚太区SAT作文题Do all people need creativity?(创新)----旧题2012年11月亚太区SAT作文题Are people too serious?(是否过于严格)----旧题2012年12月亚太区SAT作文题Is there really much more for people to invent and discover in the world today?(创造与发现)----旧题从2012年的题目来看，6个考题中5个是旧的话题，1个是新话题。

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1. Common garlic has _______ properties; during the First World War British medics saved thousands of lives by wrapping wounds with garlic-soaked bandages.A. curativeB. flavoringC. inferiorD. questionableE. infamous2. In her poems, Alice Walker retrieves and _______ parts of Black culture that some have been all too quick to _______ the past as fossilized artifacts.A. revitalizes…consign toB. conjoins…exclude fromC. realigns…salvage fromD. diffuses…defer toE. refracts…impose on3. The modest acceptance speech of the Academy Award winning actress revealed a _______ that contrasted with her uninhibited screen performances.A. theatricalityB. sullennessC. flamboyanceD. reserveE. nonchalance4. Because howler monkeys rarely come out of the trees in their arboreal habitat, the continued well-being of the rain forest is _______ to their survival.A. inadequateB. tangentialC. indispensableD. baneful5. Doug was both _______ and _______: he possessed penetrating acuity and discernment and was also extremely humble.A. diligent…superciliousB. perspicacious…unpretentiousC. obtuse…penitentD. sagacious…imposingE. apologetic…unassuming6. The Mona Lisa, shipped in a private cabin and received by important dignitaries, was treated more like _______ than a painting upon its arrival in the United States.A. a perfectionistB. a maverickC. a potentateD. an asceticE. an interloper7. Despite its patent _______, this belief has become so _______ that no amount of rational argumentwill suffice to eradicate it.A. validity…inconsequentialB. implausibility…entrenchedC. credibility…prevalentD. absurdity…outmodedE. novelty…infrequent8. The charlatan's seemingly frank and open demeanor was actually a _______ means of enlisting his patient's confidence.A. disingenuousB. debilitatingD. catharticE. prosaicSECTION 2The passages below are followed by questions based on their content; questions following a pair of related passages may also be based on the relationship between the paired passages. Answer the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passages and in any introductory material that may be provided.Questions 9-13 are based on the following passages.Passage 1It is striking how our culture has wholeheartedly adopted the recycling ethic. Most parents have probably received humbling lectures from their children after tossing a glass jar or newspaper in the trash can. But the popularity 5 of recycling is even more surprising considering the inconveniences associated with it. Who hasn't experienced the annoyance of trying to satisfy complicated rules about what can and cannot be recycled Glass jars—but not their tops Plastics number 1 and 2—but not number 3 Still there is no sign that the public is becoming impatient, so convinced are people of the virtues of recycling.Passage 2Mandatory recycling programs aren't good for posterity. They offer mainly short-term benefits to a few groups—like politicians and waste-handling corporations—while 15 diverting money from genuine social and environmental problems. Recycling programs actually consume resources. They require extra administrators and a continual public relations campaign explaining what to do with dozens of differentproducts—recycle milk jugs but not milk cartons,20 index cards but not construction paper. Collecting a ton of recyclable items is three times more expensive than collecting a ton of garbage because crews pick up less material at each stop. Recycling may be the most wasteful activity in the modern United States: a waste of time and money,25 a waste of human and natural resources.9. Which statement best characterizes the relationship between Passage 1 and Passage 2(A) Passage 1 presents ethical objections to an action that Passage 2 also censures.(B) Passage 1 mocks a group of people that Passage 2 praises.(C) Passage 1 describes a cultural phenomenon that Passage 2 criticizes.(D) Passage 1 discusses the historical foundations of recycling, whereas Passage2 considers the future of recycling.(E) Passage 1 describes people's fascination with recycling, whereas Passage 2 explains the process of sorting recyclables.10. Unlike Passage 1, Passage 2 focuses primarily on recycling's(A) philosophical foundations(B) economic impact(C) popular appeal(D) moral implications(E) environmental benefits11. The author of Passage 2 would most likely characterize the "people" mentioned in line 11 as(A) emotional(B) indecisive(C) unmotivated(D) undemanding(E) uninformed12. The authors of both passages would most likely agree that recycling rules are(A) convoluted(B) commendable(C) unethical(D) antiquated(E) unenforceable13. Compared to the tone of Passage 2, the tone of Passage 1 is more(A) pessimistic(B) arrogant(C) critical(D) scholarly(E) temperedQuestions 14-25 are based on the following passage.This passage is taken from a novel set in early twentieth-century England. Mrs. Deveretl is the widow of a shopkeeper who lived and worked in Volunteer Street; their daughter Angel has become a best-selling novelist. Here, Mrs. Deverell finds herself in a new home that she and Angel share in the prosperous village of Alderhurst. "I never thought I would live in such a beautiful place," Mrs. Deverell told Angel when they first moved in. But nowadays she often suffered from the lowering pain of believing herself happy when she was not. "Who could be miserable in such a place" she asked. Yet, on misty October evenings or on Sundays, when the church bells began,sensations she had never known before came over her.She sometimes felt better when she went back to see her friends on Volunteer Street; but it was a long way to go. Angel discouraged the visits, and her friends seemed to have changed. Either they put out their best china and thought twice before they said anything, or they were defiantly informal—"You'll have to take us as you find us"—and would persist in making remarks like "Pardon the apron, but there's no servants here to polish the grate." In each case, they were watching her for signs of grandeur or condescension. She fell into little traps they laid and then they were able to report to the neighbors. "It hasn't taken her long to start putting on airs." She had to be especially careful to recognize everyone she met, and walked up the street with an expression of anxiety which was misinterpreted as disdain. The name "Deverell Family Grocer" stayed for a long time over the shop, and she was pleased that it should, although Angel frowned with annoyance when she heard of it. Then one day the faded name was scraped and burnt away, and on her next visit to Volunteer Street, she saw that "Cubbage's Stores" was painted there instead. She felt an unaccountable panic and dismay at the sight of this and at the strange idea of other people and furniture in those familiar rooms. "Very nice folk," she was told. "She's so friendly. Always the same. And such lovely kiddies " Mrs. Deverell felt slighted and wounded; going home she was so preoccupied that she passed the wife of the landlord of The Volunteer without seeing her. "I wouldn't expect Alderhurst people to speak to a barkeep's wife," The woman told everyone in the saloon bar. "Even though t was our Gran who laid her husband out when he died,"All of their kindnesses were remembered and brooded ever; any past kindness Mrs. Deverell had done—and 'ley were many—only served to underline the change which had come over her.At a time of her life when she needed the security of familiar things, these were put beyond her reach. It seemed) her that she had wasted her years acquiring skillswhich in the end were to be of no use to her: her weather-eye for a good drying day; her careful ear for judging the gentle singing sound of meat roasting in the oven; her touch for50 the freshness of meat; and how, by smelling a cake, she could tell if it were baked. These arts, which had taken so long to perfect, fell now into disuse. She would never again, she grieved, gather up a great fragrant line of washing in her arms to carry indoors. One day when they55 had first come to the new house, she had passed through the courtyard where sheets were hanging out: she had taken them in her hands and, finding them just at the right stage of drying, had begun to unpeg them. They were looped all about her shoulders when Angel caught her.60 "Please leave work to the people who should do it," she had said. "You will only give offense." She tried hard not to give offense; but it was difficult. The smell of ironing being done or the sound of eggs being whisked set up a restlessness which she could scarcely control.65 The relationship of mother and daughter seemed to have been reversed, and Angel, now in her early twenties, was the authoritative one; since girlhood she had been taking on one responsibility after another, until she had left her mother with nothing to perplex her but how to70 while away the hours when the servants were busy and her daughter was at work. Fretfully, she would wander around the house, bored, but afraid to interrupt; she was like an intimidated child.14.Which interpretation of Mrs. Deverell's statement in line 1 ("I never . . . place") is most fully supported by the rest of the passage(A) It reveals an unsatisfied longing for beauty and comfort.(B) It suggests that Mrs. Deverell is unprepared for her new life.(C) It illustrates Mrs. Deverell's desire to impress her old friends.(D) It hints at Mrs. Deverell's increasing discomfort with her daughter's career.(E) It indicates Mrs. Deverell's inability to be happy in any environment.15. The "sensations" (line 7) might best be described as feelings of(A) anger and bitterness(B) reverence and gratitude(C) dejection and isolation(D) nostalgia and serenity(E) empathy and concern16. The primary purpose of the second paragraph (lines 9-23) is to show Mrs. Deverell's(A) surprise that her friends have not forgotten her(B) nostalgia for her old neighborhood(C) feelings of superiority toward her friends(D) embarrassment about her former neighborhood(E) changing relationship with her friends17. The author most likely quotes Mrs. Deverell's friends in lines 14-16 in order to(A) voice a concern(B) dismiss a belief(C) illustrate an attitude(D) cite an authority(E) mock an undertaking18. The speaker of the sentence quoted in lines 15-16 ("Pardon .. . grate") mostlikely intends to(A) account for a peculiar style of dress(B) bemoan the lack of adequate help around the house(C) frankly apologize for the messiness of the family's home(D) indirectly express resentment about a difference in social status(E) overtly call attention to Mrs. Deverell's arrogant behavior19. Mrs. Deverell's reaction to the remarks quoted in lines 32-33 suggests that she thinks that these remarks(A) contain an implicit criticism(B) mischaracterize the new family(C) are a poor attempt at humor(D) stem from an old grudge(E) insult the memory of her husband20. Lines 40-43 ("All of. . . her") suggest which of (he following about the customers in the saloon bar(A) They do not recall those occasions when Mrs. Deverell was kind to them.(B) They feel that Mrs. Deverell is still essentially the same person that she has always been.(C) They are not especially well acquainted with Mrs. Deverell.(D) They are more generous toward themselves than they are toward Mrs. Deverell.(E) They do not generally share the opinions of the barkeeper's wife.21. Lines 45-52 ("It. . . disuse") suggest which of the following about the way that Mrs. Deverell had viewed the task of running a household(A) She had believed some elements of it were beneath her.(B) She had understood the importance of its sensory aspects.(C) She had developed a regimented system.(D) She had been afraid to ask Angel for her help.(E) She had relied on household help to perform certain chores.22. The use of "arts" in line 51 most directly emphasizes the(A) pride Mrs. Deverell's family took in her housekeeping skills(B) expertise Mrs. Deverell brought to her household tasks(C) importance of maintaining an orderly home(D) rewards of preparing elaborate meals(E) pleasure Mrs. Deverell found in teaching young servants23. Angel's comments in lines 60-61 ('"Please . . . offense'") imply that(A) Mrs. Deverell has inadequate housekeeping experience(B) many people enjoy the opportunity to perform household tasks(C) Mrs. Deverell often hurts the feelings of others(D) domestic tasks are unsuitable for Mrs. Deverell's new social status(E) Mrs. Deverell is not a particularly efficient worker24. In line 69, "perplex" most nearly means(A) trouble(B) bewilder(C) astonish(D) entangle(E) embarrass25. In line 73, the author compares Mrs. Deverell to an "intimidated child" primarily in order to(A) criticize Mrs. Deverell for her naive view of the world(B) show that Mrs. Deverell continues to be diminished in her new home(C) imply that Mrs. Deverell cannot live up to her responsibilities(D) indicate the simplicity of Mrs. Deverell's new life(E) justify Angel's dismissal of her mother's feelings。

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SAT作文历年作文真题汇总1.OG2ed.P119-Is there always another explanation or another point of view?2.OG2ed.P189-Is deception ever justified?3.OG Practice Test4:Do changes that make our lives easier not necessarily make them better?4.OG Practice Test5:Is conscience a more powerful motivator than money,fame,or power?5.OG Practice Test6:Can success be disastrous?6.OG Practice Test7:Do we need other people in order to understand ourselves?7.OG Practice Test8:Is the world changing for the better?8.OG Practice Test9:Do you think that ease does not challenge us and that we need adversityto help us discover who we are?9.OG Practice Test10:Should heroes be defined as people who say what they think when weourselves lack the courage to say it?10.OC1:Is the way something seems to be not always the same as it actually is?11.OC2:Are bad choices and good choices equally likely to have negative consequences?12.OC3:Do people learn who they are only when they are forced into action?13.OC4:Are people’s lives the result of the choices they make?14.OC5:Do closed doors make us creative?15.OC6:Do people have to be highly competitive in order to succeed?16.CB-1:Is style more important than substance?17.CB-2:Can what we value be determined only by what we sacrifice?18.CB-3:Is perfection something to be admired or sought after?19.CB-4:What makes a person wise?20.CB-5:Is discontent often the first step to action?CB-6:同上面No.163:OG2ed.P18921.(2005.3)Is the opinion of the majority—in government or in any other circumstances—apoor guide?22.(2005.3)Is creativity needed more than ever in the world today?23.(2005.3)Are people better at making observations,discoveries,and decisions if they remainneutral and impartial?24.(2005.3)Is a person responsible,through the example he or she sets,for the behavior of otherpeople?25.(2005.5)Do people depend on work—whether it is a job,schoolwork,or volunteer work—todetermine what their daily activities and interactions with others should be?26.(2005.5)Does progress depend on people with new ideas rather than on people whose ideasare based on the current way of doing things?27.(2005.5)Are people afraid to speak out against authority,whether the authority is anindividual,a group,or a government?28.(2005.5)Does worrying too much about other people’s opinions prevent us from seeing thingsclearly?29.(2005.6)Do memories hinder or help people in their effort to learn from the past and succeedin the present?30.(2005.6)Do people put too much emphasis on learning practical skills?31.(2005.6)Should schools help students understand moral choices and social issues?32.(2005.6)Do newspapers,magazines,television,radio,movies,the Internet,and other mediadetermine what is important to most people?33.(2005.10)Is success in life earned or do people succeed because they are lucky?34.(2005.10)Is society’s admiration for famous people beneficial or harmful?35.(2005.10)Do we live in a time when people do not engage in serious thinking?36.(2005.10)Should people make more of an effort to keep some things private?37.(2005.11)Should our perceptions of beauty be influenced by the perceptions of beauty ofother people?38.(2005.11)Is praising others,even if the praise is excessive or undeserved,a necessary part oflife?39.(2005.11)Is conflict helpful?40.(2005.11)Has the acquisition of money and possessions replaced more meaningful ways ofmeasuring our achievements?41.(2005.12)Are leaders necessarily people who are most capable of leadership?42.(2005.12)Is knowledge of the past no longer useful for us today?43.(2005.12)Is it necessary to limit or put restrictions on freedom of thought and expression?44.(2005.12)Do the benefits of scientific and technological developments come at the cost ofundesirable changes to people’s lives?45.(2006.1)Do people accomplish more when they are allowed to do things in their own way?46.(2006.1)Is it necessary to make mistakes,even when doing so has negative consequences forother people?47.(2006.1)Can any obstacle or disadvantage be turned into something good?48.(2006.1)Are all important discoveries the result of focusing on one subject?49.(2006.4)Is it best not to change our ideas,opinions,or behaviors?50.(2006.4)Is our ability to change ourselves unlimited,or are there limits on our ability to makeimportant changes in our lives?51.(2006.4)What do you think motivates people to do their best?52.(2006.4)Should each individual decide what and how to learn?53.(2006.5)Are we free to make our own decisions or are we limited in the choices we can make?54.(2006.5)Would the world be a better place if everyone always told the complete truth?55.(2006.5)Does the success of a community—whether it is a class,a team,a family,a nation,orany other group—depend upon people's willingness to limit their personal interests?56.(2006.5)Does the truth change depending on how people look at things?57.(2006.6)Does a strong commitment to technological progress cause a society to neglect othervalues,such as education and the protection of the environment?58.(2006.6)Are established rules too limited to guide people in real-life situations?59.(2006.6)Is it sometimes better to take risks than to follow a more reasonable course of action?60.(2006.6)Do we tend to accept the opinions of others instead of developing our ownindependent ideas?61.(2006.10)Do people achieve more success by cooperation than by competition?62.(2006.10)Is it important to question the ideas and decisions of people in positions of authority?63.(2006.10)Does true learning only occur when we experience difficulties?64.(2006.10)Can deception—pretending that something is true when it is not—sometimes havegood results?65.(2006.11)Do we put too much value on the ideas or actions of individual people?66.(2006.11)Can books and stories about characters and events that are not real teach usanything useful?67.(2006.11)Can people achieve success only if they aim to be perfect?68.(2006.11)Do success and happiness depend on the choices people make rather than on factorsbeyond their control?69.(2006.12)Are people more likely to be productive and successful when they ignore theopinions of others?70.(2006.12)Is it better for people to be realistic or optimistic?71.(2006.12)Is it important to try to understand people’s motivations before judging their actions?72.(2006.12)Is happiness something over which people have no control,or can people choose tobe happy?73.(2007.1)Should people take more responsibility for solving problems that affect theircommunities or the nation in general?74.(2007.1)Is it more important to do work that one finds fulfilling or work that pays well?75.(2007.1)Is education primarily the result of influences other than school?76.(2007.1)Is it better to change one’s attitude than to change one’s circumstances?77.(2007.3)Is it more valuable for people to fit in than to be unique and different?78.(2007.3)Is it best to have low expectations and to set goals we are sure of achieving?79.(2007.3)Do we really benefit from every event or experience in some way?80.(2007.5)Should modern society be criticized for being materialistic?81.(2007.5)Can knowledge be a burden rather than a benefit?82.(2007.5)Is it always best to determine one’s own views of right and wrong,or can we benefitfrom following the crowd?83.(2007.5)Do circumstances determine whether or not we should tell the truth?84.(2007.6)Are people more likely to be happy if they focus on goals other than their ownhappiness?85.(2007.6)Is there a value in celebrating certain individuals as heroes?86.(2007.6)Have modern advancements truly improved the quality of people’s lives?87.(2007.6)Do people truly benefit from hardship and misfortune?88.(2007.10)Is identity something people are born with or given,or is it something people createfor themselves?89.(2007.10)Can people ever be truly original?90.(2007.10)Do people achieve greatness only by finding out what they are especially good atand developing that attribute above all else?91.(2007.10)Should we admire heroes but not celebrities?92.(2007.11)Does having a large number of options to choose from make people happy?93.(2007.11)Is it always necessary to find new solutions to problems?94.(2007.11)Is the main value of the arts to teach us about the world around us?95.(2007.11)Is criticism—judging or finding fault with the ideas and actions of others—essential for personal well-being and social progress?96.(2007.12)Do people need to“unlearn”,or reject,many of their assumptions and ideas?97.(2007.12)Should people choose one of the two opposing sides of an issue,or is the truthusually found“in the middle”?98.(2007.12)Do images and impressions have too much of an effect on people?99.(2007.12)Is the most important purpose of technology today different from what it was in thepast?100.(2008.1)Is it always better to be original than to imitate or use the ideas of others?101.(2008.1)Is the effort involved in pursuing any goal valuable,even if the goal is not reached? 102.(2008.1)Should people always prefer new things,ideas,or values to those of the past?103.(2008.1)Is there any value for people to belong only to a group or groups with which they something in common?104.(2008.3)Are organizations or group most successful when their members pursue individual wishes and goals?105.(2008.3)Should people always be loyal?106.(2008.3)Do people learn more from losing than from winning?107.(2008.5)Are there benefits to be gained from avoiding the use of modern technology,even when using it would make life easier?108.(2008.5)Do people place too much emphasis on winning?109.(2008.5)Are people’s actions motivated primarily by a desire for power over others?110.(2008.5)Do incidents from the past continue to influence the present?111.(2008.6)Does fame bring happiness,or are people who are not famous more likely to be happy?112.(2008.6)Is it better for a society when people act as individuals rather than copying the ideas and opinions of others?113.(2008.6)Are widely held views often wrong,or are such views more likely to be correct?114.(2008.6)Are the actions of individuals more valuable than the actions of groups or teams?115.(2008.10)Is compromise always the best way to resolve a conflict?116.(2008.10)Are the decisions made quickly just as good as decisions made slowly and carefully?117.(2008.10)Can a group of people function effectively without someone being in charge? 118.(2008.10)Do actions,not words,reveal a person or group’s rule attitudes and intentions?119.(2008.11)Do all established traditions deserve to remain in existence?120.(2008.11)Do people need to compare themselves with others in order to appreciate what they have?121.(2008.11)Is it necessary for people to combine their efforts with those of others in order to be the most effective?122.(2008.11)Should society limit people’s exposure to some kinds of information or forms of expression?123.(2008.12)Is persistence more important than ability in determining a person’s success?124.(2008.12)Is acting an essential part of everyday life?125.(2008.12)Can people have too much enthusiasm?126.(2008.12)Do we only help others in order to help ourselves in some way?127.(2009.1)Does planning interfere with creativity?128.(2009.1)Do highly accomplished people achieve more than others mainly because they expect more of themselves?129.(2009.1)Should people change their decisions when circumstances change,or is it best for them to stick with their original decisions?130.(2009.1)Is striving to achieve a goal always the best course of action,or should people give up if they are not making progress?131.(2009.3)Does being ethical make it hard to be successful?132.(2009.3)Is it sometimes necessary to be impolite?133.(2009.3)Should we limit our use of the term“courage”to acts in which people risk their own well-being for the sake of others or to uphold a value?134.(2009.5)Should we pay more attention to people who are older and more experienced than we are?135.(2009.5)Should people let their feelings guide them when they make important decisions?136.(2009.5)Has today's abundance of information only made it more difficult for us to understand the world around us?137.(2009.5)Are people best defined by what they do?138.(2009.6)Do we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we admire and respect?139.(2009.6)Is it best for people to accept who they are and what they have,or should people always strive to better themselves?140.(2009.6)Can common sense be trusted and accepted,or should it be questioned?141.(2009.6)When some people win,must others lose,or are there situations in which everyone wins?142.(2009.10)Is using humor the best way to approach difficult situations and problems?143.(2009.10)Does everyone,even people who choose to live alone,need a network or family? 144.(2009.10)Do books,newspapers,and other media focus too much on bad news?145.(2009.10)Is it better for people to know everything they can about something before taking action or should they act first and get more information later?146.(2009.11)Are the values of a society most clearly revealed in its popular culture?147.(2009.11)Do society and other people benefit when individuals pursue their own goals? 148.(2009.11)Is it better for people to stop trying when they feel certain they will not succeed? 149.(2009.11)Should new ideas be questioned?150.(2009.12)Is it easier now to form friendships than ever before?151.(2009.12)Should people give up their privacy in exchange for convenience of free services?152.(2009.12)Is it better for people to work out their own ideas on a problem or issue before learning how others have approached it?153.(2010.1)Do the demands of others tend to make people more productive than they would be without such pressure?154.(2010.1)Should all people’s opinions be valued equally,or should only informed opinions be taken seriously?155.(2010.1)Should books portray the world as it is or as it should be?156.(2010.1)Do people make the greatest discoveries by exploring what is unfamiliar to them or by paying close attention to what seems familiar?157.(2010.3)Does society put too much emphasis on working hard?158.(2010.5)Do small decisions often have major consequences?159.(2010.5)Is talking the most effective and satisfying way of communicating with others? 160.(2010.5)Should the government be responsible for making sure that people lead healthy lives? 161.(2010.5)Do people succeed by emphasizing their differences from others?162.(2010.6)Do people tend to get along better with people who are very different from them or with those who are like them?163.(2010.6)Is solitude—spending time alone—necessary for people to achieve their most important goals?164.(2010.6)Should ordinary people be considered heroes,or should the term"hero"be reserved for extraordinary people?165.(2010.6)Is it wrong to use the word"courage"to describe behaviors that are ordinary or self-interested?166.(2010.10)Is it absolutely necessary for people to study the creative arts?167.(2010.10)Is it important for people to spend time outdoors and to learn to appreciate the natural environment?168.(2010.10)Should originality always be more highly praised than conformity?169.(2010.10)Should people adapt to their new surroundings,or should they refuse to change?170.(2010.11)Do people put much emphasis on doing things by and for themselves?171.(2010.11)Is imagination less valuable than facts and objectivity?172.(2010.11)Is a group of people more likely than an individual leader to bring about significant change?173.(2010.11)Would it be better if people were more accepting of mistakes?174.(2010.12)Is it possible to be a hero in the modern world?175.(2010.12)Does the way that information is communicated today result in people learning less than ever before?176.(2010.12)Do temporary or otherwise imperfect solutions to problems only create more serious problems?177.(2010.12)Is it better for people to have limited choices?178.(2011.1)Is an idealistic approach less valuable than a practical approach?179.(2011.1)Is it better for people to learn from others than to learn on their own?180.(2011.1)Do people put too much importance on getting every detail right on a project or task? 181.(2011.1)Does the process of doing something matter more than the outcome?182.(2011.1)Do people benefit from forms of entertainment that show so-called reality,or are such forms of entertainment harmful183.(2011.1)Is photography a representation of real life or a depiction of a photographer’s point of view184.(2011.1)Is it better for people to learn from others than to learn on their own185.(2011.1)Is an idealistic approach less valuable than a practical approach186.(2011.3)Do people benefit from forms of entertainment that show so called reality,or are such forms of entertainment harmful?187.(2011.3)Are photographs straightforward representations of real life,or are they artistic creations reflecting the photographer’s point of view?188.(2011.3)Is it better for people to act quickly and expect quick responses from others rather than to wait patiently for what they want?189.(2011.5)Do rules and limitations contribute to a person's happiness?190.(2011.5)If people worked less,would they be more creative and active during their free time?191.(2011.5)Does every individual have an obligation to think seriously about important matters, even when doing so may be difficult?192.(2011.5)Is real success achieved only by people who accomplish goals and solve problems on their own?193.(2011.6)Does every achievement bring with it new challenges?194.(2011.6)Does accepting the values of a group allow people to avoid taking responsibility for their own thoughts and actions?195.(2011.6)Do groups that encourage nonconformity and disagreement function better than those that discourage it?196.(2011.10)Do people need discipline to achieve freedom?197.(2011.10)Do people have to pay attention to mistakes in order to make progress?198.(2011.10)Are people overly influenced by unrealistic claims and misleading images?199.(2011.11)Should individuals take responsibility for issues and problems that do not affect them directly?200.(2011.11)Is it often difficult for people to determine what is the right thing to do?201.(2011.11)Are the consequences of people's actions more important than the motives behind the actions?202.(2011.11)Are optimistic,confident people more likely than others to make changes in their lives?203.(2011.12)Is it always harmful for an individual to think and live as other people do?204.(2011.12)Can a small group of concerned individuals have a significant impact on the world? 205.(2011.12)Do idealists contribute more to the world than realists do?206.(2011.12)Do people benefit more from having many choices or few choices?207.(2012.1)Is it wise to be suspicious of the motives or honesty of other people,even those who appear to be trustworthy?208.(2012.1)Does improvement or progress usually involve a significant drawback or problem of some kind?209.(2012.1)Is it wrong or harmful to motivate people to learn or achieve something by offering them rewards?210.(2012.1)Should people be treated according to what they are capable of achieving instead of what they have actually done?211.(2012.3)Is it best to forget about past mistakes as soon as possible?212.(2012.3)Do people put too much trust in the guidance of experts and authorities?213.(2012.3)Does tradition prevent people from doing things in new or more sensible ways? 214.(2012.5)Is it better for people to act on their feelings than to talk about them?215.(2012.5)Should people accept unfairness and find ways to make the best of it?216.(2012.5)Do advertisements contribute to unhappiness and dissatisfaction?217.(2012.10)Should we care just as much as people in other countries as we do about people in our own country?218.(2012.10)Do people learn more from examining events in the past than from focusing only on the present?219.(2012.10)Do all people need to be creative?220.(2012.11)Does familiarity prevent people from developing or maintaining respect for others?221.(2012.11)Is it better to aim for small accomplishments instead of great achievements?222.(2012.11)Is it better for people to agree with others,even if doing so means being insincere?223.（2012.11）Are people too serious?224.（2012.12）Should leaders be judged according to how well they treat people?225.（2012.12）Are firmly held opinions reasonable?226.（2012.12）Should people be more willing to excuse the errors and shortcomings of others? 227.（2012.12）Is there really much more for people to invent and discover in the world today?228.（2013.1）Is it necessary for people to imitate others before they can become original and creative?229.（2013.1）Is money the most significant factor in determining a person's quality of life? 230.（2013.1）Is popular culture the strongest influence on a young person's identity?231.（2013.1）Should people change their behavior depending on what situation they are in?。