拿到雅思写作真题,看到最后1-2句,往往都是
1 同意反对类To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2 消极积极类Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
3 报告类What are the causes? How to solve this problem?
4 双边讨论类Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
5 利弊类Do you think the advantages of * outweigh its disadvantages?
不过,上边2考得很少,比如在2023年的44个真题中,
1)只有1个题是消极积极类(4月29日 It was predicted with the development of technology, people in the 21st century would have much more free time than in the past. To what extent has this prediction come true?)
2)另外有3个报告类的题目的第二个问题是问消极还是积极。于是,我把消极积极算入同意反对类。此外,所有包含两个问题的题目,比如,Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?,都算入报告类。
相应的,我算出的了4类题型的数量和占比:1 同意反对类19个(43%)2 双边讨论类13个(30%)3报告类9个(20%)4利弊类3个(7%)所以,在备考准备题型期间,建议把精力优先放在同意反对类,双边讨论类和报告类。
除了题型,还有话题需要关注。我把去年的全部题目分成了六大类:1教育 9个(21%)2 工作 9个(21%)3 政府 8个(18%)4 生活 6个(14%)5 犯罪 4个(8%)6 其他 8个(18%)没有“科技”,它们几乎都被放进了生活类。“其他”包含文化,体育等题目数量较少的话题。有些题目占了2个分类,我主观地归入了1个类别。
在各分类下的题目:
1 教育
12月16日 Some people agree that the best way to become successful in life is to get the university education. Others disagree with it and reckon that nowadays it is no longer true. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
10月28日 Some people think that printed books are no longer needed in a digital era because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books will still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
9月2日 Some people say that the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others say its purpose is to prepare individuals to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
6月24日 Some people think that secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects; but others believe that it is a waste of their valuable study time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5月13日 Nowadays celebrities are more known for their glamour and wealth than for their achievement, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4月1日 Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them?
3月25日 Some people think watching TV is bad for children in every way. Others think it is good for the development of children as they grow up. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3月18日 Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge, while other people think that they should only learn a small number of subjects in detail. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
3月11日 Some people believe that studying the past can teach nothing about life today. Others believe that history is a valuable source of information for life today. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2 政府
10月21日 Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8月26日 Housing is a basic necessity for everyone. Governments should provide free housing to those who cannot afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8月19日 Some people think more public money should be spent on roads and motorways than on public transport systems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6月10日 Some people think we should keep all money we earn and not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5月6日 Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets. However, other people think that this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4月15日 Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to their society, while others think people as members of society have more responsibilities than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2月18日 Some people think that the government should pay for health care and education, but others believe it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2月4日 Some people think they have right to use as much fresh water as they want, while others believe governments should tightly control the use of fresh water as it is a limited resource. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
3 工作
12月9日 Directors and managers of organisations are often older people. Some people say that it is better for younger people to be leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9月9日 Some people suggest that young adults should be encouraged to do some unpaid work for a period of time for the community to help people. Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the community and the young people?
7月15日 Many people fail to achieve a balance between work and other parts of their lives. What are the reasons and how can we solve the problem?
5月27日 Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers who make greater contributions to society should be paid more than people in the fields of sports and entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5月20日 Countries with a long average workingtime are more economically successful, but they are also likely to suffer from negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4月29日 It was predicted with the development of technology, people in the 21st century would have much more free time than in the past. To what extent has this prediction come true?
4月22日 Nowadays, most countries improve the standard of living througheconomicdevelopment. But some social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of the phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?
2月25日 Employers should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
2月11日 Large companies should pay higher salaries to CEOs and executives compared with other workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4 生活
12月2日 More and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?
10月7日 Some people think that the use of mobiles/cell phones should be banned in public places such as in libraries, shops and on public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
8月5日 In some countries there is not enough recycling of waste materials (e.g. paper, glass and cans). What are the reasons and what can be done to solve this problem?
7月22日 Some people believe that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7月1日 With the rapid development of communication technology, such as smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, some people think the disadvantages outweigh its advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6月3日 Doctors recommend older people to have regular exercise, but there are few of them taking enough physical exercise. What are the reasons? What can be done to encourage older people to exercise?
5 犯罪
11月18日 Some people think that all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them work for the local community. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
8月12日 Young people who commit serious crimes, such as a robbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6月17日 Many ex-prisoners continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can we solve this problem?
1月14日 Many ex-prisoners continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can we solve this problem?
6 其他
12月30日 Ambition is a positive quality for people to have in many societies today. How important is it for people who want to succeed in life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic?
11月25日 Many people feel that most of the urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11月4日 In many countries, people wear more western style clothes(e.g. jeans and suits) than their traditional clothes. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
9月23日 Extreme sports such as sky-diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7月8日 If people go to live in another country, they should follow the local customs and traditions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4月8日 Some people think hosting major international sports events brings a lot of advantages to a country, while others believe there are more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
1月28日 Organizing tours to remote places and communities is becoming more and more popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and environment?
1月7日 Nowadays, some consumers are less influenced by advertising than in the past. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?