2013年6月雅思写作预测
Hope these twenty Q's will help. :-)
1 In many cities, security measures are being increased in order to reduce crime. Do the advantages of increased security outweigh the disadvantages?
2 Some people think that secondary school students should study international news as a compulsory subject. Do you agree or disagree?
3 In many countries, school subjects and course contents are decided by the government. Some people argue that students should decide these for themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4 When students study a foreign language, they should also study the culture and lifestyles of the people who speak the language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5 Some parents choose to send their children to private schools. Do the advantages of private schools outweigh the disadvantages?
6 Many developing countries are expanding their tourism industry. Why is this the case? Is this a positive development?
7 Early technological developments helped ordinary people and changed their lives more than recent technological developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8 Some people think that the housing shortage in large cities can only be solved by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9 The government should pay for people’s education and health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10 Individuals cannot do anything to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
11 It has been more than 40 years since man first landed on the moon. Some people think that space research is a waste of money. Do you agree or disagree?
12 The older generations have traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behaviour. Some people argue that these ideas are not helpful for the younger generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13 Public museums and galleries are not necessary because people today can see the historical objects and works of art in those places on the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?
14 People today can perform many everyday tasks, such as shopping, banking or even business transactions, without meeting others face to face. What effects does this have on individuals and society as a whole?
15 Some people think that it is better to do the same job for the same company, while others believe that they should change jobs frequently. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
16 Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that students with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
17 Nowadays air transport is used to export a wide variety of food to countries where the food is out of season. Some people think this is a positive development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
18 Charities cannot help everyone in the world, so they should only try to help people in their own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19 Modern buildings have changed the appearance of cities and towns. Some people think that the government should ensure that all the new buildings are built in traditional styles in order to protect the cultural identity of cities and towns. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20 Exposure to international media has significant influences on local cultures. To what extent do you think the influences are positive?
