13--14 年ielts雅思大作文真题

（2013.01.05）Some people spend more time reading books, while others prefer to watch TV. The former group is more likely to develop creative imaginations and have a much better grasp of language skills. Do you agree or disagree?

（2013.01.10）It is said that work is the most important thing of people's life. Without the success of career, life will become meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?

（2013.01.12）In some countries, the parents expect children to spend long time in studying both in and after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society?

（2013.01.19）In modern society, fatherhood should be emphasized as much as motherhood. Do you agree or disagree?

（2013.02.02）Some people say watching television is bad for Children in all ways, others say it is good for children to get knowledge.

（2013.02.14）Some people think young people should be free to choose his or her job，but other people think they should be realistic and think more about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

（2013.02.16）Some people think all lawbreakers should be taken in to prison, others believe that there are better alternatives, (for example, being work to do which is beneficial for local community). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

（2013.02.23）Not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects to the society?

（2013.03.02）Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development overweight the disadvantages?

（2013.03.09）Some think that people should go to college or university to prepare for a successful career. Others believe that they should get a job immediately after they leave school to get more work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

（2013.03.14）It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn’t worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?

（2013.03.23）Scientific progress influences our daily life greatly. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

（2013.04.06）100 years ago, human race believed we would make continue progress in all areas of life. Today, some people feel less certain about this. What areas of progress human race has made? What else areas we haven't developed?

（2013.04.13）As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in a small family unit. In your opinion, what is this cause and what are the effects on society.

（2013.04.18）Some people think that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while other people argue that it is wrong.

（2013.04.27）Some people think that older schoolchildren should learn wide range subjects and develop knowledge; other people think that they should only learn a small number of subjects in details.

（2013.05.11）Today, the qualities of life of people in big cities are worse. What are the causes of this problem? Any measures should be taken to solve it?

（2013.05.16）People nowadays are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. Advertising affects what people think is important and sometimes has a negative influence on people’s lives. o what extent do you agree or disagree?

（2013.05.18）Some people think all children learn history in school is important; some others think learning subjects more relevant to life is important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

（2013.05.25）Some people think government should not spend money on supporting artists and money should be spent on more important things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（2013.06.06）Some people believe that government should help and look after old people, but others believe that people should save money for their lives in their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

（2013.06.08）Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products; while other believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

（2013.06.15）Some people think that parents have a great influence on their children; others believe that the media has a bigger influence, discuss both views and give your opinion.

（2013.06.22）It is believed that secondary school children should study international news as one of their school subjects. Others think that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

（2013.07.06）Space travel has been possible for some time and some people think the