二.说明文的考查次数在全年中共有5次,具体题目如下:
2014/01/18
Children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to school. What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?
2014/04/24
Television advertising aimed at children nowadays. What are the effects of television advertising for children? Should television advertising for children be controlled?
2014/05/24
Many young people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning. Why does this happen? What do you think would encourage them to have a positive attitude?
2014/08/02
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes, what are the causes? How should these young criminals to be punished?
2014/09/06
As major cities continue to grow, so do the problems. What are the problems living in cities are facing with? How could these problems be solved?
要点提示:说明文(或报告类)题目在写作时一定要关注题干中具体问的是什么(why/how/what),切勿在审题时跑偏,白白在这类较议论文相比难度较小的题目上失分。
三.混合类题目在全年中只考查了3次, 具体题目如下:
2014/06/21
An increasing number of people change their careers in their life time. What do you think are the causes? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
2014/06/28
With the increase of demand of energy sources of oil and gas, should people look for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched places? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging such areas?
2014/09/27
In some countries, many people have chosen to live by themselves in recent years. What has caused this to happen? Does it have a positive or negative effect on the development of society?
要点提示:混合类题目是对于学生议论文和说明文的综合考查,因此此类题目在备考的过程中只需要把议论文和说明文各自的要点和特点掌握住即可。
雅思大作文考情分析——话题
接下来我们会从话题方面来进行进一步的考点分析。全年48场考试中社会(发展)类共考查16次,教育类10次,政府类9次。其他分别是:科技类4次,环境类3次,犯罪类3次,媒体广告类2次,抽象类1次。具体题目请参考如下机经汇总。
社会(发展)类
2014/01/09
Some people think the best way to solve traffic congestion in cities is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/01/11
Many young people choose to change their job after few years. Why? Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
2014/02/01
Some people believe that the best way to produce a happier society is to ensure that there only small differences between the richest and the poorest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/03/01
Living in big city can be bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/04/05
An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their life. Is this a positive or negative development?
2014/05/10
Both women and men have full-time job. It is logical that they should share the housework tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/05/15
Employers should give its staff at least four weeks’ holiday a year as employees can be better at their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/06/21
An increasing number of people change their careers in their life time. What do you think are the causes? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
2014/07/12
Some people think that young people should hold positions of power in the government, others disagree. Explain both sides of the argument and explain your personal preference.
2014/08/21
Societies benefit from international tourism and business. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/09/06
With major cities continue growing, are there any problems to young people? How to solve these problems?
2014/09/27
In some countries, many people have chosen to live by themselves in recent years. What has caused this to happen? Does it have a positive or negative effect on the development of society?
2014/10/25
Some people say job satisfaction is more important than job security, other think people cannot always expect to enjoy in jobs, working permanently is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2014/11/01
It is better for people to be unemployed than people to be employed without a job they enjoy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/11/22
Online shopping is now replacing shopping in store. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
2014/12/06
Some think “vertical” city is the best, where people live in tall buildings. Others think “horizontal” city is better, where is few tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
教育类
2014/01/18
Children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to school. What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?
2014/02/22
Educating children is expensive and in some countries the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
2014/03/08
Some people think all young people should be required to stay in full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/04/12
Some people think that the main purpose of school is to turn children as good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/05/17
Children can learn effectively from watching television. Therefore children should be encouraged to watch television regularly both at home and at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/05/24
Many young people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning. Why does this happen? What do you think would encourage them to have a positive attitude?
2014/06/19
Some people think that it’s easier for adults to learn practical skills(such as computer skills) by themselves; others think it’s better to learn with a teacher in the classroom. Discuss both sides and give your opinions.
2014/10/18
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other culture. We can learn as much as from books, films and internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2014/12/04
Some people say that it’s better to teach language students in small classes, others think the number of people does not matter. Discuss and give your opinion.
2014/12/20
Some people think painting and drawings are as important as other subjects. They should be compulsory in high school education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?