2018年9月13日及15日雅思考试练习＋备考建议（含题解）

马上就迎来两场雅思考试啦，还距离超近！这次我们的预测和9月8日的预测相差不大哦，小伙伴们可以按照之前的思路继续准备（有经验的小伙伴知道的，预测在一段时间内不会有过大变动）。

这次口语部分我们根据新题库和目前已知的各话题考频进行了调整，并增加了Part 3的内容。

听力部分 Listening

9月听力重点为大家整理出了25篇复习题目，s1,s4以填空题为主，s2都为大家精选了地图题进行复习，s2,s3以选择题为主。考察的答案词汇已为大家整理出词汇表并附音频。

复习建议步骤如下：

1. 大家可以先过题目内容，了解考察的话题。

2. 熟记题干和答案单词并进行整理背诵

3. 听录音纠正单词表单词发音并背诵单词

4. 不暂停录音进行单词听写（暂不用写中文）

5. 有要求的同学可以同时掌握单词中文

目录

Section4 预测重点  （6篇）

S4: 农业灌溉的脚踏水泵 Treadle pump

S4：美洲土著建筑的讲座  native American architecture

S4：室内垂直农业生产历史和利弊  vertical farmland-inside farming

S4：可可粉的应用介绍cocoa的历史

S4：茶树油的制作和历史

S4：欧洲南部法国古堡每个部分的情况

Section3 预测重点（6篇）

S3: 回校在学习的咨询

S3: 昆虫书籍介绍

S3: 缺课女学生找导师咨询学习进度

S3：男女教师间的讨论

S3：两个人谈论他们关于化妆品的消费人群做的调查结果

S3: 一位女孩介绍他们制作火箭introduction of the mini rocket DIY module

Section2 预测重点（6篇）

S2: 旅游展览  tour exhibition travel show

S2：图书馆扩建的主题 talk on expansion of an old school library

S2：介绍一个校园的map，是给新生介绍校园和宿舍

S2：男士接受裁缝即将上映的惊悚片的剧本thriller film

S2：关于一个商场的促销广告

S2：给学生上实验课，两个老师讨论自己上过的实验课

Section1 预测重点（7篇）

S1: 旅游咨询酒店 holiday inquiry

S1：澳洲旅游 Australia travel

S1：业余戏剧协会

S1: 滑冰会员咨询

S1：打电话三家酒店的咨询

S1：英国女人去租房子

S1：航空公司工作的求职场景 女的给男的介绍空乘工作

阅读部分 Reading

下面为大家整理了雅思阅读中出现的高频词。

使用方法：

阅读高频词是雅思阅读考试中出现频率高的词，大家考前注意查缺补漏。

阅读备考小技巧：

1. 备考时大家可以把之前做过练习中的同义替换拿出来复习，巩固做题思路；

2. 考试时注意填答题卡的时间，与听力不同，阅读考试的1个小时是包含了填答题卡的时间的，请各位同学注意做完一题填一题，填的时候注意对一对题号，不要填错；

3. 填空题请同学们注意答案的字数；

4. 判断正误题，请注意不要只填T/F/NG，好填全称，注意是YES 还是TRUE/FALSE。

口语部分 Speaking

口语部分根据口语题库和各话题考频进行了重新梳理，并增加了Part 3的内容，大家可以参照之前发过的口语题库和新题解析进行准备。题库和题目分析参见链接：

Part 1

Part 1：考频TOP 10

1

Hometown

2

Accommodation

3

Study or work

4

Save money

5

Teachers

6

Maps

7

Dictionary

8

Movies

9

Photos

10

Holiday

Part 2＋Part 3

Part 2：考频TOP 10

1

Describe a sport that you have watched before and you want to try

2

Describe a building

3

Describe a talkative person

4

Describe a street market

5

Describe an interesting animal

6

Describe a public transport

7

Describe an occasion when you were scared

8

Describe something important that you lost

9

Describe a time that you had medicine

10

Describe a good law in your country

新题部分——人物类

Describe a person you've never met but want to know more about

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know this person

Why you never meet this person

And explain why you want to know this person.

Part 3：

What kinds of people do you like to be friends with?

Do you prefer to expand your social circle or be friends with a small group of people?

Describe a person you know who protects the environment

You should say:

who this person is

what he or she does to protect the environment

how difficult it is to do that

and explain how you feel about the things this person does.

Part 3：

What is the importance of environment education?

How to protect the environment?

Is it important to teach students environmental protection at school?

Do you think it is necessary to make environmental protection as a subject?

Describe a teenager you know

You should say:

who he or she is

how you got to know him or her

what you usually do together

and explain how you feel about him or her.

Part 3：

What’s the difference between teenagers and children?

How do teenagers treat old people in your country?

Do you think teenagers today are better than those 30 years ago?

What are the differences between teenagers and old people?

新题部分——物品类

Describe a book you recently read

You should say:

when and where you read this book

what it was about

why you read this book

and explain how you felt about this book.

Part 3：

In your country, who would ask children to read, schools or parents?

Do you prefer paper books or E-books?

Do you think printed books will continue to exist?

Do you think parents should continue reading?

What kind of books do children read?

Describe a gift to someone that you made by yourself

You should say:

what the gift was

who you gave it to

why you made the gift by yourself

and explain how the other person reacted to this gift.

Part 3：

Have you received anything that were made by the giver?

When receiving a gift, do you prefer something that was self-made, or something bought in stores?

Which is better, self-better food or food that you buy?

Describe an important plant in your country (such as fruits, flowers or vegetables) that you like

You should say:

what it is

what it looks like

where it grows

and explain why you like it.

Part 3：

Do people in your country like to grow plants at home?

Do old people grow plants?

How do schools teach students to grow plants?

What is the main plant in your country？

Describe a film or TV program that makes you laugh

You should say:

When and whereyou watch it

What type of film or TV program is

What it talks about

And explain why it makes you laugh

Part 3：

Why do children like to laugh?

Is laughing beneficial to children, how about old people?

What do you do when you feel sad?

What kinds of things do Chinese people do to be happy?

Do you think adults are likely to be happier than children?

Describe something given to you that you really need

You should say:

Who gave you

When and where it is given

Why you need it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3：

What things do young people like to buy?

Why do people buy things that are not necessary?

What should parents do when their children ask for things their friends have?

Is consumption important to a country?

新题部分——事件类

Describe an experience that you were scared

You should say:

When it was

Where it was

Why you felt scared

And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3：

Is it ok to frighten others?

How do people usually get frightened?

Do children like to scare others?

Why is it easy for some people to be scared?

What should people do when they feel scared?

Describe an important decision you made with the help of others

You should say:

what it was about

who helped you make this decision

what happened after the decision was made

and explain how you felt about the decision.

Part 3：

Should we trust the advice given by stranger for making decisions?

Who would like to make the decision, men or women?

Who will be helpful when making decision in your country?

Do you think it is advisable listening to others’ advice when making decision?

When young people are to make a decision, should they listen to some advice?

Describe a time someone gave you money as a gift

You should say:

who gave it to you

when this person gave it to you

what you did with the money

and explain how you felt about this gift.

Part 3：

In your country, do parents give children money for doing housework?

Is it important for children to have a right attitude towards money?

What do you think of the saying:  love of money is the root of all evil?

Is it important to teach children how to manage their pocket money?

What kinds of occasions require people to send money as gifts?

Describe an activity you do when you are alone in your free time

You should say:

what it is

where you usually do it

how often you do it

and explain how you felt about doing this activity.

Part 3：

How do you usually plan your free time?

Do young people in your country work longer hours now than in past?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of flexible work time？

Describe a time you made a complaint and were satisfied with the result

You should say:

who you complained to

what you complained about

why you complained

and explain how you felt about the result.

Part 3：

What products or services do people in your country like to complaint about?

Would you buy things in the shops which you have made complaints before?

Is it necessary for companies to set up customer service?

Do you think customers’ complaints will improve products or services?

Are there any disadvantages to set up customer service?

Describe a game (not a sport) you enjoyed when you were a child

You should say:

what the game was

when and where you played it

how you played it

and explain why you enjoyed this game.

Part 3：

What kinds of games do children play these days?

Why do people play different kinds of games after they grow up?

Do you think winning is the most important goal for playing games?

Do parents in your country encourage children to play games?

What kinds of games do children play at school?

Describe a skill that took you a long time to learn

You should say:

what skill it was

how long it took you to learn it

how you learnt it

and explain how useful the skill was.

Part 3：

What skills may take a long time to learn?

Why would people spend a lot of time learning a new skill?

Do people feel happy after they have learned a new skill?

Why are some people unwilling to learn new skills?

Do you think it takes a long time to learn a language?

Describe a successful family business you know

You should say:

what kind of business it does

how you got to know it

what kind of customers they serve

and explain how you feel about this family business.

Part 3：

What are the advantages and disadvantages of family business?

How to be a successful businessman in your country?

Do people in your country like to work for big companies or small companies?

Do you think globalization is a positive development?

Describe an interesting talk or lecture you heard recently

You should say:

when and where you heard it

what the talk or lecture was about

who gave the talk or lecture

and explain why you think it was interesting.

Part 3：

What kinds of people will be invited to give a speech?

In what occasion would you be a good listener?

Is listening to speeches important to children?

What is required to be a good public speakers?

Will Chinese people feel nervous when it comes to public speaking?

Describe an occasion that you borrowed something from friends or family members

You should say:

What the thing was

When you borrowed it

Whom you borrowed it from

And explain why you borrowed the thing

Part 3：

Why do some people like to borrow things instead of buying them?

What would you do if people don’t return the money they borrowed from you?

Why are people embarrassed when they borrow money from others?

What do you think of the sharing economy?

Describe a good law in your country

You should say:

What it is

How youknow it

Who are affected

And explain why it is good

Part 3：

What kind of people can become police officers?

Do you think both men and women can be police officers?

Is kindness the most important quality of a police officer?

Do all Chinese people obey the law?

Describe an occasion when a home appliance broke down or stopped working

You should say:

what the equipment was

how it was broken

how this affected your life

and explain how you handled the situation.

Part 3：

What are the common home appliances that people use these days?

Do you think modern technology makes people lazier?

What can people do to protect their equipment from technical problems?

When an electronic item of yours does not work, would you repair it or buy a new one?

Are you good at handling problems on your own?

Describe a time when you look for information on the Internet

You should say:

When it is

How long it takes you

What you look for

And explain why you look for information on the Internet

Part 3：

What ways can people get information these days?

What are the differences between getting information from library and getting information from newspaper?

Describe a second foreign language you would like to learn

You should say:

what it is and where it is spoken

how you would learn it

what difficulties you might have when learning it

and explain why you would choose to study this language.

Part 3：

What can people do to learn a second language?

Is it popular to learn English in your country？

What are the difficulties of learning a new language?

What’s the best way to learn a new language?

Describe a time you received something you wanted

You should say:

what it was

who gave it to you

what you wanted it for

and explain how you felt when you received it.

Describe a time that you had some medicine

You should say:

When it happened

Who gave it to you

Why you had it

And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3：

What do you think of buying medicine online?

In your opinion, why do some people dislike taking medicine?

Some people say medicine is harmful. Do you think so?

What do you think of fake medicine?

Describe a trip that you want to travel far from you

You should say:

When you want to do the trip

How long it takes you

Where you want to go

And explain why you want to do this trip.

Part 3：

Where do Chinese people like to travel to?

Do people in your country like to have holidays?

What are the disadvantages of working overtime?

What kinds of activities do people like to do for holidays?

Why do some people prefer to stay at home during holidays?

Describe a class/lecture that left you a deep impression

You should say:

When it was

Who had it

What it is about

And explain why you had a deep impression.

Describe the influence that primary school maths have on you

You should say:

Who taught you

Where you learned it

What you learned

And explain how you are influenced by primary school maths.

Describe how mobile phone makes a difference to your life

You should say:

When and where you get it

How often you use it

What you do with it

And explain how it makes a difference to your life.

新题部分——地点类

Describe a place you would like to travel to that is far away from your home

You should say:

where it would be

how you would like to go there

what you would do there

and explain why you would like to go there.

Part 3：

Where do Chinese people like to travel to?

Do people in your country like to have holidays?

What are the disadvantages of working overtime?

What kinds of activities do people like to do for holidays?

Why do some people prefer to stay at home during holidays?

Describe an indoor or outdoor place where you can study

You should say:

where it is

when you usually go there

why you go there

and explain how you feel about this place.

Part 3：

Do you like to learn on your own or with others?

Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?

What’s the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself?

Describe a beautiful city you visited

You should say:

where it was

what it was famous for

how you got to know about the city

and explain how you felt about this city.

Part 3：

Do you think having too many tourists is a positive thing for historical attractions?

What can we do to stop visitors from damaging historical places?

Are there more tall buildings than small flats in your country?

Why do most Chinese live in apartments rather than houses?

Why do some people like to visit historical places?

Describe an interesting part of your country

You should say:

where it is

how you got to know about it

what it is famous for

and explain why you think it is interesting.

Part 3：

What’s the difference between people living in the city and people living in the countryside?

What’s the difference between big cities and small cities?

What the difference between the north and south part of your country?

What makes one country different from the other?

Do you like living in big cities or small ones?

旧题部分——人物类

Describe a famous comic actor in your country

You should say:

who the person is

which film or program he or she acted in

what role he or she acted

and explain why you like him or her.

Part 3：

Should actors be paid more?

What influences do actors or actress have on young people?

Are there many Chinese who want to work as an actor?

Can you name another comic actor in your country?

Who are more popular in China,TV stars or movie stars?

Describe a talkative person you know

You should say:

who he or she is

how you got to know him or her

what he or she likes to talk about

and explain why this person talks a lot.

Part 3：

What communication skills are important?

Are you talkative?

Are most Chinese people talkative?

What jobs need employees to be talkative?

Should children be encouraged to talk more?

Describe a childhood friend you remember well

You should say:

who he or she is

when you became friends

how you became friends

and explain why you remember him or her well.

Part 3：

Is it important to have friends for children?

Do you still keep in touch with friends in your childhood?

For teenagers,do you think they should have lots of friends or just few good friends?

Are teenagers more influenced by their peer or their parents?

How would you maintain friendship with a friend who’s richer than you?

旧题部分——物品类

Describe a piece of clothing you wear on special occasions

You should say:

what it is like

when and where you got it

how often you wear it

and explain how you feel about wearing this piece of clothing.

Describe a magazine you like

You should say:

what it is

when and how often you like to read it

what the contents of the magazine are

and explain why you like this magazine.

Part 3：

What kinds of magazines are the most popular?

Do men like to read fashion magazines?

Do people read magazines for fun or learning?

Do you like to read news magazines?

Do you think journalist are subjective in their reports?

Describe your first mobile phone

You should say:

when and where you got it

who gave it to you

what it looked like

and explain what difference it made to your life.

Part 3：

For children, what age do you think is suitable to allow them to use cellphones?

Is it popular for children to use cellphones in your country?

What do teenagers in your country use cellphones for?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of using cellphones?

Why are many people addicted to apps?

Describe something you own that you want to replace

You should say:

what it is

what you use it for

how long you’ve had it

and explain why you would like to replace it.

Part 3：

What are other things that you want to replace?

What kinds of things do young people like to replace?

Do old people in china like to hoard things?

Who do you think will want new things , children or old people?

What’s the difference between new things and old things?

Describe a song that is meaningful to you

You should say:

what song it is

when you first heard it

what the song is about

and explain why it is meaningful to you.

Part 3：

What type of songs is the most popular among today’s young people in china?

Why do you think pop music is so popular?

What kinds of songs do elders prefer?

Why is square dancing music so loud?

Has your preference in music changed over the years?

Describe a website you visit a lot

You should say:

what the contents of this website are

how you first found this website

how often you go to visit this website

and explain how this website helps you.

Part 3：

What are the reasons why people use the internet?

Some people say that different age group s have different tastes on internet content ,what do you think?

What influence can (or,dose) the internet have on children? And what about teenagers?

Do you think parents should control what websites their children visit?

What(kinds of)people don’t  use the internet and what are the disadvantages that these people suffer because they don’t use the internet?

Describe an interesting animal you like

You should say:

where you learned about this animal

what it looks like

where it lives

and explain why you like this animal.

Part 3：

Have you seen any TV programs about animals?

What should we do to protect endangered animals?

Do you support doing experiment on animals ?

Why do some people refuse to eat animals?

What would happen when some species disappear on earth?

旧题部分——事件类

Describe a time you lost something important

You should say:

what you lost

how you lost it

what you did after you lost it

and explain how you felt about losing it.

Part 3：

What kinds of people may lose things often?

What can we do to prevent losing important things?

What would you do if you saw something valuable but didn’t belong to you on the street?

What kinds of things have you lost so far?

What do you usually do to look for lost item?

Describe a time that you had to change your plan/ you changed your mind

You should say:

what the plan was

why you changed it

what you did instead

and explain how you felt about changing the plan.

Part 3：

Do old people often change plans?

Do young people like to change plans?

What are the common reasons when people need to change plans?

How would you tell your friends when you must change your plan?

What kinds of plan are practical?

Describe a trip you took by public transport

You should say:

when and where you went

why you chose this form of transportation

what you did or saw on the trip

and explain how you felt about the trip.

Part 3：

In what ways can we fix traffic problems?

Is fair to limit the use of private cars?

Should government encourage people to use public transportation?

What’s the most popular means of transportation in your country?

Do you prefer public or private transportation?Why?

Describe a time you were shopping in a street

You should say:

when it was

where it was

what you bought

how you felt about the shopping experience

Part 3：

Where do you like to go shopping?

Why do some people prefer street markets over shopping malls?

Do you think the goods sold at discount stores do not have good values/qualities?

Do you like shopping in big malls?

What do some people like to buy expensive goods?

Describe a competition you would like to take part in

You should say:

what the competition is

when and where it would take place

what preparation you need to win this competition

and explain why you would like to take part in it.

Part 3：

There are many competition programs on TV nowadays,why?

Do you think competition is important at work places?

What kinds of jobs or work should not involve competition?

What kinds of competitions are popular in your hometown?

What do you think of those who lose in a competitions?

Describe an ideal vacation away from your home

Where you would like to go

When you would like to go

Who you want to go with

And explain why it is ideal for you

Describe a recent event that made you happy

You should say:

what event it was

when and where it happened

what you saw or did

and explain why this event was enjoyable.

Part 3：

What’s the relationship between money and happiness?

Do you think money is important?

Do most Chines people think that money is important?

What do you do to make yourself happy?

Why are children generally happier than adults?

Describe a party you enjoyed

You should say:

when and where it took place

who held the party

what people did at the party

and explain why you enjoyed it.

Describe something interesting that your friend has done but you haven’t done

You should say:

what it is

when did your friend do it

and explain why you want to do it.

Part 3：

Are people influenced more by their friends or their parents?

Are people influenced by famous people?

Do you think more and more people become more self-centered?

Why are there many self-centered people?

What have you learned from your friends?

Describe an interesting job you would like to do in the future

You should say:

what job it would be

what qualities are required for this job

whether it would be an easy job to do

and explain why you would like to do this job.

Part 3：

Is it hard to find an interesting job in china?

What kinds of preparation should people do for a job interview?

Why do some people keep changing their jobs?

What should a good employer do ?

How would you define “an interesting job ”?

Describe a subject that you like most

You should say

What it is

Where do you study/ studied it

What you have learned from it

And explain why it is your favorite

Describe a useful skill you learnt in a maths class in primary or secondary school

You should say:

what the skill was

when you had the class

who taught you the skill

and explain why you think it was useful.

Part 3：

Can computers help us in math areas?

What is the first subject learned by children in China?

What methods can be applied to make math class more interesting?

How do you use math in your daily life?

Do you think everyone needs to learn math?

Describe an interesting subject that you learnt at school

You should say:

what the subject was

what your teacher was like

how long you learnt this subject

and explain why you thought it was interesting

Describe something you do that helps you concentrate on your work or study

You should say:

what it is

how you do it

how often you do it

and explain why you think it helps you concentrate.

Part 3：

Is it important for children to learn how to concentrate?

What can employers do to help employees concentrate?

What kinds of jobs require higher concentration at work?

Have you ever felt difficult to concentrate?

What kinds of distractions are bothering you in your life?

Describe a sport you watched and would like to try

You should say:

what sport it is

how you got to know it

whether it is difficult to do

and explain why you would like to try it.

Part 3：

Why do old people like to watch sports on TV ?

Are there many sports programs on TV？

How often do you play sports?

Should children spend more time playing sports?

Do you think group sports are more useful than individual sports?

旧题部分——地点类

Describe a quiet place you visited.

You should say:

where it was

what you did there

why you think it was quiet

and explain how you felt about visiting that place.

Part 3：

Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?

Why is it quieter in the countryside?

How would you deal with noisy neighbors?

Do you think cities are much noisier than before?

Compared with young people, do old people tend to live in quiet places?

Describe a building you like

You should say:

where it is

what it is used for

how you know about this building

and explain why you like this building.

Part 3：

How do people in china feel about old buildings ?

Do old people and young people in china have the same attitudes towards old buildings?

Is it important to preserve old buildings?(why?)

What aspect of culture do old buildings reflect?

How do old buildings affect the appearance of a place?

Describe a street market where you like to go shopping

You should say:

where it is

how often you go there

what you buy there

and explain why you like to shop there.

Describe a city or country where you would like to work or live in

You should say:

where it would be

how you got to know this place

what you know about the place

and explain why you would like to work or live there.

写作部分 Writing

A类小作文

9月虽是换题季，但各位烤鸭不用担心，写作不会受到太大影响，大家跟随我们的脚步认真准备就能有备无患啦。

小作文中，地图题已经考过5次（1月1次、4月1次、6月2次、8月1次），流程图也在5月和7月分别考过，在9月，地图和流程图的可能性比较小，所以大家的重点要放在线饼柱表的类型中，首先是动态柱图，其次要注意到静态表格以及静态多饼图。

A类大作文

A类大作文（重点准备范围）：

1.  As major cities around the world are growing fast and many problems occur. What are the problems that young people live in cities are caused by continued growth? What solutions do you suggest?

2.  Some say the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others say the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.

3.  Some people believe that the development of a country benefits from the high-educated university students, while others think that large amount of young graduates only leads to high unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

4.  In the past, people store knowledge in books, while now they store on the internet. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?

5.  Art classes like painting and drawing is important to students’ development and it should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6.  People think that planting trees in the open spaces in towns and cities is more important than building houses in these areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7.  Some people say that travelling abroad is necessary to get knowledge about other countries, while others suggest that TV and the internet can also help people know about foreign countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

8.  Some people think that government should decide what the subject students could study at university. Other people believe that students can apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

9.  It is the responsibility of schools to teach children good behaviour in addition to provide formal education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10.   Some people believe that a country benefits greatly when a high percentage of young people are university educated. Others, however, believe that sending a great number of young people only leads to graduate unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

11.   The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?

12.   In new towns plan, public parks and sports facilities are more important than shopping centers. Do you agree or disagree?

13.  Multi-cultural society, where people of different ethnic groups live together, can bring more benefits than drawbacks to country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

14.   Some people believe that everyone should pay for their own healthcare in society instead of relying on the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

15.   We can get knowledge from news, but some people even think we should not trust the journalists. What do you think? And what do you think are the important qualities that a journalist should have?

16.  Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

17.   Some people think parents should read and tell stories to children, while others believe they should search for information on their own via Internet or TV. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

18.   In some countries, the role of a mother differs in some ways from that of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How might parental roles develop in the future?

19.  Nowadays, most people learn academic study in university, but others think we should encourage to learn vocational skills more. Do you agree or disagree?

20.  The government should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

21.   School leavers go travelling or working before they go directly to university. Is this a positive or negative development?

22.   The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?

23.   Some people say governments should give priority to health care, while others believe that taxpayers’ money should be spent on other important priorities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

24.  In some countries, people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their country. What are the reasons for this? How to change their negative attitude?

25.  Nowadays, older people who need employment have to compete with younger people. What problems do this cause? And what are the solutions?

26.   Some people think it is more important to plant more trees in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

27.   Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled strictly. Others say that people are free to make as much noise as they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

28.  The leaders or directors of organizations are often older people, but some people say that young people can also be a leader. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A类大作文（次重点准备范围）：

1.  Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefits are in the world business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2.  People still value artists in the age of advanced science and technology. Why do you think this is? Are arts as important as science and technology?

3.     In many countries, now women are allowed to join armed force as an equal basis as men. Some people think that only men can be allowed to join the army, navy and air force. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4.     Some people think that children with different abilities should be taught together while some think that intelligent children should be given special training or taught separately. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

5.     Too much money is spent in maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked down and give way to the modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6.     More attention is paid to being "responsible tourists" in order to preserve the cultural and environmental aspects of tourist places. However, some people think it is impossible to be a "responsible tourist" in the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7.     Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think they can read books and watch TV by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

8.     In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age of life than the past. Why do you think this is? Do advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?

9.     For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10.   Some people believe that development of technology is making life more complicated, and we should return to simpler life without using technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11.   In many countries, there are more people choose to live by themselves than before. What are the reasons of this situation? Is it positive or negative development of society?

12.  Some people think charity organizations should help people in great need, wherever they live. However, others think that they should concentrate on helping people in their own countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

13.  Children and students are taught to push themselves to try and be better than other students rather than work together for everyone's benefits. Do you think the disadvantages of training to be competitive outweigh the advantages?

14.  In some countries around the world men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?

A类大作文（次次重点准备范围）：

1.  Children today find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention to classes in schools. What are the reasons? What can be done to solve this problem?

2.  Some people believe that the best city is a “vertical” city where people work and study in tall buildings. Others believe a “horizontal” city is better where there are fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

3.  Some people think they have the right to use as much fresh water as they want. However, others believe fresh water should be tightly controlled by the government as it is a limited resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

4.  Some people want the government to spend money on looking for other life on other planets, but others think it is a waste of public money because there are many unsolved problems on the Earth. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

5.  Some people think individuals are more and more dependent on each other, while others believe that individuals are more and more independent of each other.

6.  In some countries, women are allowed to take one month maternity leave. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?

7.  Interviews form the basic selecting procedure for most large companies. However, some people think interviews is not a reliable means of choosing who to employ and there are some other better methods of selection. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

大作文备考建议：

1. 重点记背话题词汇；

2. 积累观点，并用积累过的单词、短语讲观点用完整句写作，进行观点句写作练习；

3. 尝试计时写作，小作文控制在15-20分钟内、大作文35-40分钟内完成；

4. 写作完成后练习自我纠错检查，增加语法正确率。