雅思一季度考试将在明天（3/29）后尘埃落定，纵观一季度的写作，总体上还是非常平稳的，除了测试了2次所谓的偷袭题型，大作文方面还是波澜不惊，基本上没有出现完全的新题，从主题辨认的角度，相信上过我课的雅友们应该是问题不大的，但是写作难度普遍有了提高，也就是即使你知道怎么写，但是要写得好在cognition（认知）上未免有点欠缺，词语语汇大量缺乏。特别是1/19和2/26的题目，题目极其“空洞”，要及时地Focus几个侧面。


2008年至今所有大作文考题 

2008.1.12  

The best way to decrease the crime rate is to extend the period of sentence for criminals. However, there may be other solutions to alleviate the problem. Compare the sentence-extension with other solutions and state which do you think is the best way for public security. 

2008.1.19  

Some think the traditional thoughts of old people are out of date. Some believe they are still of some value. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinions?

2008.2.16  

What is the importance for individuals and countries to think about future rather than focusing on the present?

2008.2.23 

Nowadays, we often eat food transported from overseas. Do you think the benefits of the situation outweigh the flaws?
 

2008.3.1 
Education system of schools entails updating from subjects （math/literature/physics/philosophy/music/sports......）,choose two that you think are most important to be taught in schools，and one that is least important to be taught

2008.3.13  
People should look after their health as the duty to the society rather than only to their own benefits.Do you agree or disagree?

2008.3.29  
Some think the government should be responsible for ensuring the people of the country that have healthy lifestyles. Others think we should make our own living decisions. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion. 
       

1）In the past, we have no computers, Internet, and mobile-phones. What are positive and negative effects of these developments? 

2）Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away society”, 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 to reduce this problem?  

3）Some people say that the best measurement of a country’s success is the quality of life people enjoy. Others argue that a prosperous economy is the key factor in a country’s success. Which opinion do you prefer?

4）Some parents in the UK have decided not to have a TV in their house, thus children can use more spare time creatively. To what extent do you agree?

5/22考流程图——关于水的汲取最好不要报周中的考试，往往会出现一些新题、怪题，还是选择周末的吧。流程图的六月中旬以前可能性也不大，基本不用准备，但是六月下旬正值敏感期，如能六月顺利不考，那整个七月的可能性也会继续降低，那就看八月的了。九月一定会出出现，而且不止一次，我们拭目以待。
 1）Some people think schools should select pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 学术分组 和 能力分组
2）The unpaid community service should be a necessary part in high college programs (such as helping your neighbor or teaching the children sports or working for the charity).To what extent do you agree or disagree? 社区志愿者行动
3）Many problems have impacts on the world, so good relationships between different countries are becoming more and more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 国与国之间的关系问题
4）Some employers focus on academic qualifications, paying less attention to life experiences and personal qualities. What are causes of this phenomenon? Is this development positive or negative? 雇主更在乎学术资质而不是人生阅历和个人性格 分析