雅思写作出题规律：第二类命题

　　第二类 Causes and solutions or causes and consequences

　　2005年1月22日

　　Statistics suggest that nowadays an increasing number of crimes are committed by the young people. What are its causes and how can we solve this problem?

　　2006.3.11

　　In many countries, more and more young people are leaving schools and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.

　　2006 .7 .8

　　In a modern society, it has been observed in some countries that old people are not respected. Discuss the reasons why this has occurred and the effects it might have on our society.

　　2007.1.6

　　The world of work is changing rapidly, so people cannot always depend on their jobs. What are reasons of such phenomenon and offer some measures to solve it.

　　2007.12.1

　　Nowadays, we are living in a throw-away society. What are its causes and what are its problems?

　　2007.12.15

　　We can see more disasters and violence shown on TV .What are its causes and what effects will they exert on the individual and the society?

　　第三类 What’s your opinion?

　　2005年1月15日

　　There is an argument about whether students should study in groups or on their own. What’s your opinion?

　　2005年2月26日

　　Now people possibly perform. everyday tasks such as banking, shopping and business transaction without meeting each other face-to-face. What are its possible effects on both the individual and the society?

　　2005年3月5日

　　Some academic subjects are useful for children's future careers, while some subjects such as music and sports are not useful. What’s your opinion?

　　2005年3月12日

　　It is generally believed that education is vital for the development of individuals and the well-being of society. How can education fulfill both these functions?

　　2005年4月2日

　　Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to work hard when they are young. To what extent do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

　　2005年4月16日

　　Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh the negative effects?

　　2005年5月28日

　　Some people think that universities should provide graduates with knowledge and skills needed in the workplace, while others argue that the main function of universities is to teach students theoretical knowledge. What’s your opinion?

　　2005 11 12

　　Recently, global trade increases between different countries and some dairy goods are exported to other countries. To what extent do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

　　2006.1.21

　　At present, science is developing at a high speed, but people still have a high opinion of artists. What’s your opinion?

　　2006.2.11

　　In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?

　　2006.2.25

　　More and more measures to improve the security in the urban area have been introduced because of the increased crime. Do you think the benefits of the measures outweigh the drawbacks?

　　2006.5 .20

　　The international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. To what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?

　　2006 .7 .22

　　Some people think that it is better for students to live at home with their parents, while others think they should live in school accommodations. What’s your opinion?

　　2006 .9.23

　　Young adults should undertake unpaid work to help people in the community. To what extent do you think it brings more drawbacks to the community and young adults than benefits?

　　2006 .11.4

　　Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the disadvantages of private health care outweigh the advantages?

　　2006 .11.18

　　Some people think secondary students should study international news as a school subject, but others argue that it is a waste of their valuable school time. What’s your opinion?

　　2006 .11.25

　　Exposure to international media, e.g. films, TV and magazines, has an impact on the local culture. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

　　2007.1.13

　　Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to future career. Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion?

　　2007.3.31

　　It is now possible to perform. everyday tasks as banking, shopping and business transactions without meeting each other face-to-face. What are the effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a whole?

　　2007.5.19

　　Nowadays, computer is used more and more in education. Do you think in which areas computer is more important and in which areas teachers are more important？

　　2007.07.07

　　In some countries, schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. For today’s world, which of these systems is more appropriate?

　　2007.8.18

　　Some people think that a new language should be invented for people from different countries to use for the international communication. To what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?

　　2007.9.1

　　Some people think students should be encouraged to begin working after they have graduated from senior high school, while others think students should attend university first and then begin to work. What’s your opinion?

　　2007.10.20

　　Some experts say that children’s studying English at primary school is better than their studying English at secondary school. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

　　2008.1.19

　　Old generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that it is not helpful for the young generations to prepare for modern life in the future. What’s your opinion?

　　2008.1.26

　　Unemployment is getting increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to get primary education, while others think secondary education is necessary. What’s your opinion?

　　2008.2.2

　　Some people think people can exploit animals for any purpose they need, while others do not think so. What is your opinion?

　　2008.2.14

　　An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. What problems will this bring about? Should the government encourage people to live in small towns?

　　2008.3.8

　　The number of cars keeps increasing, so road systems should be expanded. Some people think the government should pay for it, while others think the car owners should pay for it. What is your opinion?

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