雅思8分：教育的功能作用

第一篇：雅思8分：教育的功能作用

雅思8分范文：教育的功能作用

提示：雅思范文仅供参考，不可背诵，更不可用于实际考试，否则可能因为雷同得到极低分数，甚至0分。Topic: Function of education.(Academic subjects and other subjects)

Thesis: Schools should make a balance between both rather than only emphasizes on academic learning.What is the most significant factor in influencing the shaping of characters and personality of a child? Do academic subjects really render everything

necessary for children’s all-round development? Most schools put major

emphasis on academic teaching because it is believed that academic subjects can guarantee better future careers.However, in fact, other subjects such as literature, music and sports, are more crucial to children’s development for they can give children many things beyond academic learning, including teamwork spirit, endurance and healthy physical body.It is true that academic subjects can teach children some fundamental

knowledge and they can get further education and skills with such knowledge.But I don’t think academic learning can necessarily ensure better future

careers.Academic learning is like the fundamental structure of architecture, it can only be improved and perfected by some other decorations, and that means it is supplementary subjects that can refine a child’s development.Learning literature can make children sensitive to things around them and teach them to be careful observers;music can tell children how to relax them selves and get inspirations through the power of it;sports can build strong wills and bodies for children for it shows to them the spirit of endurance and teamwork.We know that all these qualities are badly needed in children’s social lives in the future, especially when they get along or work with other people, when they confront difficulties or obstacles, and so on.What our society needs are not people who know nothing besides their textbooks, but people who know how to apply what they learn, know how to appreciate and endure in their lives, that means people with full sensibilities and practical skills;all these are not things children can learn from academic subjects.In conclusion, I think schools should reach a balance between academic

subjects and other ones, so that we can expect new generations with all-round development

第二篇：雅思8分万能作文

雅思8分万能作文

Environmental Protection

1.Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individuals to tackle.We have arrived at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problems is at an international level.Environmental problems have reached such proportions that people feel international organizations must be set up to intervene in world affairs to resolve these problems.Whether this will resolve the problem is very unlikely as international organizations are just an extension of human behavior.That is, if human conflicts cannot be resolved at home, then they are unlikely to be resolved at the international level.Nevertheless, international organizations do attract attention to the growing problem of aims of the international community to resolve the issue of environmental pollution and support their cause, I do not believe it is the best or only way to protect the environment;in fact, it is only a small part of what is needed in a global initiative.All world problems, whether it is environmental pollution, war, energy insufficiency, or famine, arise from the abusive behavior of all individuals.Therefore, the solution to all these problems is the need for a collective consciousness.What is meant by this is that each individual must be aware of the impact he or she has on the world and their unique part to play in this world.After all, if one is happy with his life, he will surely not endeavor to harm the environment or anyone else.His behavior will be that of a responsible individual.What is needed, therefore, is education.Education is the key to all problems and it starts from pregnancy all the way to adulthood and beyond.Furthermore, education means that children all over the world should be allowed to go to schools with good teachers and where teaching materials and methods can be adapted to each individual.Education means raising children to be responsible individuals.This may sound like utopia, but it is not: if a country had important problems in its educational system, then it should realize that it is contributing to the world’s problems.These are perhaps long term solutions, but they are more realistic solutions than setting up yet another international organization.2.As a result of countries becoming more and more industrialized, pollution has become a serious problem.Discuss some ways that can mitigate the pollution problems.To ensure the protection of our scenic global village from environmental degradation by mass-production and mass-consumption(mostly in developed and partially in developing countries)for ourselves and for future generations, it is the obligation of every individual and people to take an active part in environmental protection.We have often heard that here are dangerous levels of air pollution in major cities of the world all the way form Los Angeles to Seoul.Yet little has been done to solve to solve this problem worldwide.Researchers are telling us that it will certainly cost money to clean up overcrowded cities, but if we do not, there will be a greater price to pay---the price of shortening our own life expectancy.As a result of continued pollution, we can anticipate higher outlays in health care in the future, not to mention the extra costs of cleaning up our water, and protecting our food supply.Scientists are trying to inform us that in the long run, we will save money and our natural resources by doing what it takes to wipe out trends in pollution now.It seems to me that it is really a matter of having a sufficiently long term vision so that the activities of societies take into account any damages to the environment.In particular, it is for those economists in government to incorporate the costs of harming the environment.Once we do that, it will be clearer to everyone that it will pay to change the way we currently go about functioning in society.To make one final point, technologies exist now, clean technologies that produce a lot less pollution.It is just a matter of cost.This is why I think it will be very important for the industrialized world to collaborate very closely with the developing world so that the rich countries do not just export old, obsolete, and dirty technologies.3.Forests are the lungs of the earth.Their destruction will accelerate extinction of animals and ultimately mankind.For this reason, logging in the world’s rainforests should be phased out over the next decade.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? The world’s forests sample the best scenery and incredible natural diversity available on earth.They provide homes for indigenous wildlife, special historic sites and places of cultural interest.Many of the world’s forests have been developed for tourism and public recreation.The government of the world therefore have the responsibility to decide how best to manage international logging industries and forests in order to protect their special value to animals’ and ultimately to mankind’s survival.One of the biggest problems facing native forests such as the Amazonian rainforests is illegal logging.The first and most obvious problem associated with the illegal felling of native forests is that it denies a livelihood to many poor people living in forest areas.This in turn robs poor governments of billions of dollars as the revenue created around the sale of native trees is sucked out of the local economy into the bank accounts of those few who are involved in such illegal operations.A further problem is the environmental degradation that we are witnessing in forested areas of the developing world which are now being stripped bare of trees without any replanting schemes in place.As anyone who knows anything about the laws on nature will agree, forests like any living species must be adequately stocked with healthy tree saplings, or planted with replacement native seedlings.Moreover, forest operators must ensure that young trees are well established and are able to grow freely following reforestation procedures.Only if such measures are carried out can we allow logging to continue into future decades.The final point that I would like to raise is that wide-scale illegal logging provokes and sustains conflicts in many regions of the world.As much of the logging occurring in developing countries is a consequence of poor governance, at local, national and international levels, governments need to band together to ensure this does not continue to denude our planet.In order to combat illegal logging at an international level we must ensure that trade in timber species is conducted in agreement with international trade laws in endangered species.Only through applying stricter measures in the trade of forests should we be able to protect species that all our lives depend on.4.Aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries are seen as sources of education and entertainment for families.They are also essential to conduct life-saving research.However, there is opposition to confining animals in this way.Discuss some of the arguments for and against the maintenance of zoos and present your opinion.The confinement of animals and marine life has always generated mixed feelings from the general public including those who consider themselves to be staunch environmentalists.In this essay, I will try to reflect the positions of those who support the continuation of wildlife sanctuaries and aquariums alongside those who would like to see such institutions removed from society.As a child, I remember visiting the local aquarium quite frequently with my family to enjoy dolphin and seal shows which were truly entertaining.In retrospect, however, I cannot recall the aquarium staff ever trying to teach the spectators how to protect marine life.That type of thinking was not so popular back then but things have changed in recent decades with the advent of environmental activist groups, such as Greenpeace and eco-friendly zoos and aquariums which have been designed to simulate natural habitats for those animals living in confinement.Needless to say, it is difficult to generalize about zoos and aquariums because to this day, places which are little more than prisons for animals still exist.Recently, I read the 2002 Booker Award winning novel, Life of Pi, by Yann Martel which enabled me to understand this complex debate over the role of zoos and aquariums at a deeper level.In his book, Martel disclaims the widely held belief that animals living in captivity have a shorter life expectancy than those living in the wild.Instead, the main protagonists in his novel who is a zoologist, claims that the opposite is true and that in fact animals have a higher chance at survival when taken into captivity.This is largely due to the fact that natural habitats are diminishing because of man’s ongoing expansion into what were once un-peopled environments.Experts in the field of animal and marine research are currently making it possible for mankind to conserve many species that are currently at risk in their natural habitats due to rising environmental hazards such as illegal poaching, water pollution and deforestation.Perhaps we should look on zoos and aquariums as a temporary solution until a time when man can see to the conservation of the world’s ever decreasing natural habitats and the wildlife that should rightfully inhabit them.5.Tourism is seen as a major industry for many countries.However, it tends to have a deleterious effect on the environment and should be strictly monitored.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Tourism is vital to many world economies and depends to a certain extent on environmental protection and cultural preservation.The tourism industry like various ecological systems is complex.In this essay I would like to explore how local communities are affected by tourism and what measures can be taken by governments and individuals to monitor and guarantee the conservation of environments of natural and historical significance.There exist considerable differences between tourist and local perceptions of an area.Tourists are often seeing an area for the first time with a certain amount of openness and enthusiasm, whereas local residents tend to take for granted the area that they live in and often do not take the time to appreciate the unique characteristics of their hometown.This difference in perceptions suggests that local tourism officials have to be conscious of the nature of their local area.Tourism has on many occasions affected areas in the world to such an extent that local residents can no longer recognize their hometown because of overwhelming increases in population during peak seasons and large scale development in the form of hotel resorts, international chain restaurants, airports, highways and so forth.So how can a local community pull in tourists and revenue without sacrificing its unique local flavor? First and foremost, local residents must implement sustainable tourism with long-term tactics for economic development and not invite the type of tourism which allows outside investors to quickly take control of an area.Sustainable tourism allows for the preservation and protection of local resources.In reality, the more aware a community is of its unique assets, whether cultural, architectural, or natural, the more visitors it will draw.6.Fresh drinking water is becoming a scarce and all too expensive commodity in many parts of the world.Discuss the causes and give suggestions for how to ensure adequate water supply for the world’s inhabitants.The words of Samuel Taylor Coleridge are revealing when we ponder the issue of water scarcity: “Water, water everywhere”, as the Ancient Mariner said, “ Nor any drop to drink”.It would seem that one of the biggest threats to supplies of fresh drinking water is that, at least in the rich West, it is largely taken for granted.In any case, it is the most frequently-occurring substance with most of the earth’s surface being covered in H2O.Our toughest challenge of the 21st century may not be pandemic diseases such as AIDS or the threat of nuclear war, but may in fact turn out to be a lack of fresh water.If we are not careful, the possibility of water wars in the future may outstrip our reasons for warring on nations who control other naturally occurring resources such as oil.At present many people lack access to clean water and even more people lack access to proper sanitation;nearly all of them reside in developing countries.A continuation in population growth, environmental pollution and climatic changes are all likely to contribute to a devastating decline in water supply in the coming years.Similarly, with rapid urbanization occurring all over, the possibility for concentrated waste matter to reach unmanageable proportions is also highly likely in many regions.Unless we take affirmative action to properly conserve and manage the world’s fresh water supplies, the effects of water scarcity will undoubtedly affect human health and the chances for survival for all of the earth’s inhabitants.Water-related diseases caused by ingesting contaminated water and vector-borne diseases, such as malaria, are spread by insects that use water to breed.Raising much needed awareness about the importance of fresh water supplies and what we can do to further conserve this precious resource will become a top priority to everyone if we wish to survive.Science and Technology

1.In light of the technological route that education is on today there has been some speculation as to the role of teachers in future education.To what extent do you think teachers are being replaced by computers? Information and Communication Technology(ICT)is quickly playing an important part in teaching in schools and other educational institutions.As more and more subjects can be taught via the computer, there would seem to be less and less need for teachers to be present, as self-study and autonomous learning are encouraged with the assistance of a computer.However, computers will never replace teachers because technology is only a tool and can never replace the spiritual element of the teacher.Self-study and independent learning using technology is a means of teaching that can be highly effective for practice drills, the study of factual knowledge, or for pure rote memorization.For instance, computers can help students solve math exercises and memorize historic facts.This type of teaching reduces the need of the presence of a teacher.Online teaching or video conferencing allows a teacher to teach to a greater number of students, optimizing costs for schools.This is already happening at the university levelwhere many universities are offering online degrees, for example.Such teaching is profitable to universities as it optimizes costs by increasing teacher-student ratios.I t would therefore seem that technology is making the teacher more and more redundant.But a crucial element has to be considered with regards to ICT and teaching.Good teaching takes place when the learning is directly associated with our emotions.We learn best when what we are learning has a direct implication on what we believe and what we feel.The computer may communicate concrete knowledge, but only the teacher is able to communicate wisdom, to build self-confidence, and to make one think creatively, which is a more important part of learning.Therefore, no matter how sophisticated technology becomes, a teacher will always be needed, because only with the presence of the teacher is there true interaction.What will happen is that technology will not replace teachers.Instead, teachers will no longer be able to teach students by rote memory or drill type exercises.The computer will take care of that.The teacher will have to stimulate the minds and bring out the creativity in his or her students.The teacher will have to become a better teacher, a real teacher.ICT will improve teaching, and force teachers to be better teachers;it will never replace the teacher, it will only make him or her more important.2.The younger generation is up-to-date with new techniques and advances in science.They are often better able to make important decisions than their parents are.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? The Net-Generation is here and whether we like it or not younger generations are in a position to be able to make significant decisions that will affect us all.What causes this generation to be poles apart from its predecessors is not just its demographic force but that it is the first to mature surrounded by digital media.Computers can be found everywhere and digital technologies such as cameras, video games and DVDs are now commonplace.Increasingly these new media are linked by the Internet, and increasing web of networks which is attracting a million new users monthly, according to popular news sources.For today’s youngsters digital technology is no more frightening than a VCR or a vacuum cleaner.For the first time in history children are more at ease, clued-up and literate than their parents about an innovation of innermost importance to society.I would argue that it is through this use of digital media that the N-Generation will develop and superimpose its culture on the rest of society.Already the Net-Generation is defining itself as a reckonable force for social transformation.Unfortunately, few parents are aware of what their children are doing in cyberspace which intensifies the traditional norms associated with the generation gap.School officials are also struggling with the reality of students often being far more intelligent on cyber-issues and new ways of learning than their teachers.Likewise, corporations are trying to establish what these kids will be like as employees since they are used to very different ways of working, collaborating and creating and they discard many basic assumptions of today’s companies.I believe that there is no single issue more imperative than understanding what the Net-Generation intends to do with its digital expertise.There is a lot we can find out about a whole generation, which is in the process of taking on new media, from the children who are most adept in their adoption of this technology.3.Many are of the opinion that the Internet is inundating our children with dangerous information.There is however no doubt that the Internet represents great advances in communication and the dissemination of information.Discuss the pros and cons of the Internet and present your opinion on this matter.Bearing in mind the likely effects of the Internet on today’s users is important, because it is an issue that is discussed daily nowadays by people in both the private and public sectors.It is an everyday occurrence to come across articles in newspapers and there has been a visible boom in websites devoted to the trend.I would like to argue that the importance of this topic, regarding the pros and cons of the Internet, lies somewhere in the broader framework of questions raised by the Internet debate.The Internet as the name suggests is a complex net of computer.Conversely, it might be more useful to think of the Internet as a network of people who make use of computers.A significant feature of the Internet is that it offers more ways to communicate than any medium in the past;thereby enabling users a variety of ways to retrieve information from the same computerized network system.It is widely accepted by most that education is something that most, if not all people come into contact with at one point or another in their lives.This contact occurs typically and to the greatest degree at an early age.The principle role of schools is to educate people about their nation and the wider world, and also to help prepare them for the job market.The problem of unemployment is a commonly recognized fact.If schools are indeed doing their best to prepare young people for the job market, then their national curriculum needs to reflect the skills considered necessary for the most popular work sectors.Depending on its use, the Internet may or may not contribute to the development of key skills related to critical thinking, group work, and problem solving.Over the course of time, I believe children will most likely adopt a different and possibly greater responsibility as learners when using the Internet.As we are all aware, there is more information offered on the World Wide Web than anyone could possibly need and most of this information is very easily reached.Therefore, students have to act responsibly when choosing what information to use.The risk of being distracted while using the Internet is always there;however, even if young learners do browse off every now and then, they are still using the most hi-tech interactive tool we have in education for today’s world.4.Spending money on scientific research should only be approved when there are economic benefits resulting form the research.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? A primary challenge for developing and post-industrial societies is not only to garner enough funding for scientific research but to go further in their spending for development if they want to secure positions as truly knowledge-based economies.An appreciation for investing in scientific research has matured steadily in recent decades.Having said this however, most would agree that it is not easy to gauge the direct social and economic benefits resulting from scientific research.Many of the features of our modern world are the direct results of scientific research.Computers are but one area that receives a staggering amount of investment as countries compete with one another for stakes in this lucrative market.Medical research, likewise, is well worth the investment that is made for finding new ways to ensure the well-being of those fortunate enough to be able to receive treatment.These are but a few obvious examples.However, what is almost certain is that in many cases the time from scientific discovery to the commercialization of research results may often be long.However, there are many instances of breakthroughs in research that provide additional support for the popular principle that public investment in basic science generates continued economic and social benefits.The evidence presented in research journals available to the public confirms that government-funded research is a vital source of investment for increasing a society’s knowledge and skills.When governments invest in scientific research their funding in trun expands the technological opportunities available to companies who wish to develop new products and processes.Such spending on scientific research also supports the education of students who in turn transfer their competencies in science and technology into the private commercial sector.Due to the widespread understanding that the development of economically viable research projects is often a lengthy and time-consuming process it is natural that some people would be opposed to the idea of further government money being spent on scientific research.However, I believe the rewards from research and development are well worth waiting for in this ever changing world of ours.5.Although many benefits may result from space exploration, the costs involved are enormous.There is some debate as to whether this money could be more wisely spent to provide for the basic needs of mankind such as food, clean water, contraception etc.For this reason space exploration should be restricted.What is your opinion? One giant step forward for mankind: there were the words of American astronaut, Neil Armstrong, the first man to land on the moon.Space exploration is considered by most developed countries and those aspiring to compete in the race for development as the last frontier known to mankind.However, there are many people who belong to nations which have space programs who question the expenditure involved in continued space exploration when it is apparent that money is needed to deal with many of the world’s existing problems, for example, pandemic situations like AIDS and poverty that are always on the increase.A trip to the moon was an incredible success in 1969;however we have plainly taken a step backwards in the last 30 years or so.The dreams of travel to outer lying planets like Mars and Pluto remain as distant as ever, not forgetting the dream of interstellar voyages and exploring new solar systems.A big part of the problem is that our current technology is simply unable to realize these dreams.Even our best chemical rocket would take somewhere between one and two years to reach the closer planets and this is largely due to the fact that before reaching the desired destinations rocket fuel is likely to run out.The amount of money required to fuel space exploration programs of such large proportions begs the question of just how feasible all this spending is.It is clearly prohibitively high and a key objective for the years ahead will be to lower the cost to a fraction of today’s value.In the meantime however, we need to realistically face the problems existing on our earth which are far more pressing and far more concerned with true development.Making dreams come true on this planet, of a better world for everyone to live in, is surely more achievable for mankind than reaching outer lying galaxies which are light years beyond our existing capabilities.6.Technology is making it possible to stay at home and work.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and present your opinion on this issue.There is a revolution going on in the developed world whereby the work-from-home dream is becoming more and more of a reality for millions of workers wishing to save time, see their families more, and achieve overall work-life equilibrium.This is made possible for many by advances in information and communications technology, namely with the advent of the Internet and mobile telecommunications such as broadband phone connections.In the following paragraphs I will examine both the potential benefits and downsides of this new phenomenon which allows high-speed transmission of data from your personal computer at home to your clients and work colleagues in different locales.It is true that computers these days have greater processing power than they did just a few years ago, but working from home is not just an issue of cost-saving.People are tired of commuting and the time spent on trains and subways is a precious commodity that could be spent more effectively on work.In many cases working from home is not actually a choice for most business executives who are accountable for business transactions around the clock.For those people with young children, working from home has many incentives.Indeed, one could argue that a lot of flexi-working has evolved around parents’ child-rearing responsibilities.However, those parents who are working from home are now experiencing new pressures in the work-from-home setting.In spite of the paybacks from less travel and more flexibility, there is downside with increased working hours.The reality is that all home workers with children feel that balancing home and work responsibilities is easier said than done.To make one final point, it is important when considering this growing trend in working from home that we do not see it as an easy option.7.With the development of modern science and technology, some aspects of traditional culture being lost, and some people now believe that traditional cultures will eventually be replaced by modern science and technology such as computers and the Internet.What is your opinion on this matter? Digital information technologies are symbolic of the dominant global culture that is currently taking our world by storm.Due to developments in modern science and technology, traditional ways of earning a living, learning something new and even that of existing are rapidly transforming.This transformation in the way we communicate and live is as significant as the invention of writing which altered the course of ancient cultures before us.Nevertheless, up-to-the-minute technologies have the capacity to preserve many aspects of traditional culture.Indeed, if we are to employ information and communications technologies effectively, traditional values and ethics can help us make decisions for the proper use of these new technologies, In this essay I will explore how the negative impact of the Internet on traditional cultures and values can be lessened through awareness-raising exchanges and education.In most parts of the world governments authorities reacted to the introduction of the World Wide Web by prohibiting unlimited access to all Internet sites.They argued that some content found on the Internet would jeopardize traditional cultural and religious values.In the last few years, however, although this issue is still hotly debated among the powers that be, we are now seeing bans lifted on Internet access in all corners of the world.The Internet is changing traditional cultures by offering users new means for voicing their opinions about everything, including politics, religion, and love.For example, in the United Arab Emirates where the two sexes are firmly segregated, the Internet is enabling men and women to communicate in new ways that were not permissible before.Additionally, as a communications medium the Internet is allowing traditional values to be heard alongside more unconventional values as users face up to different ideas and hear other people’s opinions.The networking and awareness-raising potential offered by computers and the Internet about different cultures and values is unlimited.Now that we have people from more traditional cultures communicating online it is almost assured that their values and beliefs will be more readily heard and respected by the all-encompassing global Internet community.8.Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? What is your opinion? It is difficult to think how we managed our lives before the widespread use of everyday technologies such as the Internet and mobile phones which we now take for granted.Despite this, how often do we stop to question ourselves, before going online to check our email accounts, whether modern technology has really made our lives more convenient? Some people may actually answer to the contrary, that modern technology has made their lives more complicated and even more difficult.The obvious advantages of modern-day technologies are many.For example, if I do not want to go home and wash my laundry and wait for the weather to clear so I can hang it outside to dry, I simply invest in a machine that can both wash and dry my clothes.In addition, I would feel safer in the knowledge that because my clothes are not hanging up outside the possibility of them being stolen is greatly reduced.Inventors throughout the ages have thought of practically every device imaginable to assist humans in conducting their everyday affairs, from baby strollers to life-support machines.In fact, we are inundated with technological contraptions in this modern world and there is no sign of a reversal in this trend occurring.Imagine for a moment, if there were no television or computers.How would you know who had won the latest soccer match? Or what was going on in the news? What would the weather be like tomorrow? The problem with modern technology is not the unlimited choices in gadgetry now made available to us;but instead, it is our increasing inability to tune out from an overload in information and our growing reliance on machines that perform midlesstaskes which we could simply do for ourselves.The use of modern technology does inspire inventors, designers and engineers to speculate on what technology will be like in the future and how it could further mankind’s survival and development.However, before we turn around and say technology is the best thing that ever happened to us, it is vital that we remember who is in control of technology in order for it not to take over our lives completely.9.Modern technology has had a great influence on people’s entertainment choices, making them less creative.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? There exist many different types of entertainment technologies which cause us to behave in a variety of ways.Television, for example, only requires passive viewing and listening and can be looked upon as a form of entertainment which dulls the mind.The Internet, on the other hand, requires users to be interactive through the employment of, for example, different motoring skills i.e.clicking, selecting text etc., to more challenging tasks such as searching, emailing, chatting, and the uploading/downloading of software.A lot of people are still choosing television as their preferred entertainment for relaxing after a hard day’s work, but even more people are getting excited about the on-line world as they discover what it can do for them.The irony of this essay question is that without creativity we could not have the modern technology that we use today.We would not have television or the Internet.Similarly, we would not have MP3 players or DVDs.Every invention known to mankind has always resulted from creative thinking.Arguably, creativity is our most important asset;and information is an inestimable tool.With no electronic databases, PCs, and other supportive networking technology, we would be hard pressed to organize all of our information efficiently and effectively.However, if we examine the example of the Internet closer, we can also discern that the quantity of information on-line is escalating at a staggering rate.This means that it is difficult for individuals to remain up-to-date in their chosen fields.This means that it is difficult for individuals to remain up-to-date in their chosen fields.Due to this increasing pressure in the working world, it is therefore necessary for people to band together, to work collaboratively, and to think creatively and imaginatively to thrive and even to survive.In conclusion, I would like to add that the days of choosing modern technology purely for entertainment purposes are diminishing.It is no longer enough to merely own modern gadgetry.Instead, you must be able to show that you can manipulate technology creatively to suit your every purpose.10.What differentiates one country from another is becoming increasingly difficult to define in today’s world.Nowadays, it is not uncommon for people to have the same consumer products and to experience the same media the world over.To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Globalization certainly has the potential to bring about great advances for humankind.On a daily basis, we are eyewitnesses to how borders of time and space that once separated countries and the activities therein appear to be diminishing.In industrialized areas of the developing world we can observe a growing international trend in leisure time pursuits.Chinese youths wearing Nike sneakers in Shanghai hang out in Starbucks over a cup of coffee in much the same way that their American counterparts do in New York.In particular, younger generations the world over who can afford access to media technologies like cable television and the Internet often encounter the same media such as advertisements, films, TV channels, popular brands and so on.However, it is not presently guaranteed that these advances are equally shared by all members of the global community.The truth lies somewhere closer to the fact that global market forces often have negative effects on the distribution of public goods such as social, a clean environment, or diverse cultural expression.Many argue that the costs of globalization are too high and that differences between countries and communities need to be maintained before we quickly and completely lose all sense of who we are, where we came from and what choices are still available to us.Therefore, it is necessary for the global community to place greater emphasis on the impact of globalization on human welfare.In order to achieve a just and equal distribution of the benefits of economic globalization, its negative side effects need to be counteracted by reforms in government at the international, regional and local levels.Only by further developing the way in which we manage our societies can we make sure that those currently not in control of globalization can make their voices heard in the political processes affecting the range of their own personal choices.11.Technology can bring many benefits, but it can also cause social and environmental problems In relation to new technology, the primary duty of governments should be to focus on potential problems, rather than benefits.Please discuss the issues raised here and offer your opinion.It is true that new technologies can create serious social and environmental problems.The question is whether governments should focus on these problems when they are formulating policies related to new technology.Some people would argue that governments have an important watchdog role to play and that they should attempt to establish whether a proposed technology is likely to have any harmful effects.This is seen as an aspect of government looking after public interests and showing concern for the welfare of its citizens.These are the same people who have invested the government with the power to veto the introduction of certain technologies.The problem with this approach, however, is that it is very difficult to know in advance what the full effects of any new technology will be.The history of science and technology has many fascinating examples of unexpected developments.Sometimes a technological advance in one area can lead to a surprising breakthrough in another, seemingly unrelated area.For example, technology which originated from the US space program has been further developed and applied in many other areas of life.And one certainly cannot depend on government bureaucracies to make accurate assessments about these matters.Another problem is that, where one government might decide to ban the use of a new technology, another country may well go ahead with its introduction.In an increasingly competitive global economy, the first country may severely disadvantage itself by such inaction.New technology is essential for a country’s economic development.The best approach is to positively encourage the development of new technologies and to focus on their benefits.Any problems that may arise can be dealt with after implementation.Social problems

1.Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or be re-educated and rehabilitated using, for instance, community service programs, before being reintroduced to society.Present a written case or argument to an educated not-specialist audience on the above topic.Criminal offenders are imprisoned and released too many times.There is no real intercession until criminality is firmly in place and has become and all-encompassing lifestyle.It would appear that our sentencing policies are conflicting, often too soft for violent crimes and too harsh for non-violent crimes.In addition, our public safety arrangements are too shortsighted.It would be better to spend more on concentrated probation and scientifically based rehabilitation programs now, and less on more secure prisons tomorrow.Too many people including decision-makers believe that rehabilitation programs for inmates do not work, although research proves otherwise.We also have the tendency to make convicted felons an untouchable class, isolating them from normal society and meaningful employment, making nonstop criminal activity all the more attractive.I believe that if we were to rate prisons in the same way that we rate schools: by their success, we would establish a far more effective prison system.Achievement would be calculated by the percentage of released prisoners who are not charged with new crimes within a year, and again within two years.Yes, we would need to be in command of such factors as age, past record, and anticipated recidivism rates for the type of crimes each was convicted of.However, this should be fairly easy in today’s computer age.This would persuade prison administrations to develop and endorse job training, anger management classes,release preparation programs,education, and other interventions known to lessen recidivism.Another initiative would be to encourage those rehabilitated former offenders to become involved in teaching others.By bringing them into jails to speak to inmates and tell their own success stories, we would be able to set up a kind of adult “big brother” program where past offenders can be called on for advice or just encouragement.Is not reducing criminal recidivism worth some innovation? 2.Salaries paid to employees are an accurate reflection of their value to society.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Equal pay for equal work has long been an issue debated mainly in industrialized nations around the world.People argue that varying pay scales for workers in different employment sectors are not a true reflection of their work’s value to society.So, why is it that nurses who work around the clock in hospitals the world over earn staggeringly less than doctors who put in much the same hours? Again, why is it that movie stars and professional sports players like David Beckham earn more money than anyone else whereas those in farming who are essentially feeding the world earn less than most? Reasons why the wage gap exists could be accountable to differences in education, work experience or time in the labor force.Nonetheless, some argue that the wage gap is attributable to discrimination.It is quite evident that certain low-paid jobs in most societies are reserved for women, people of color, and those with limited education.One example is that nursing is primarily carried out by women and when we compare the salaries received by nurses with those of doctors who are primarily men, we are made aware that nursing is among the lowest-paid jobs that present more flexibility.Teaching, for example, has always been considered to be a more flexible profession allowing women to work and have time off for raising children because of the ample vacations that come with the job.Advocates for pay equity do not always applaud the choices that some people make and they do not want people to have to face the consequences of those choices.As far as I can see, the real issue seems to lie with the choices an individual is presented with when he or she ventures into the world of work.More importantly, what choices are available when one wants to change his or her profession later on in life? As most of us would agree, it is often very difficult to break the poverty cycle when all that is on offer are the same jobs that were done by our parents and close neighbors before us.It remains therefore, that through education and a constant re-evaluation of the types of work we do that we will be able to find the trick to balance any disparities in pay.3.Society is experiencing an increase in many problems such as crime and drug abuse due to urbanization.Give some suggestions to control this trend.Cities are growing rapidly.In a recent visit to Manchester’s Urbis museum in the UK which is devoted to cities of the world and their development, I learned that currently almost half the world’s population lives in cities and that in the next twenty to thirty years urban settings will contain up to three quarters of all humanity.However, it would seem that problems associated with rapid urbanization such as crime and drug abuse are growing even faster.Notwithstanding the human misery that crime and drug abuse causes, dangerous urban areas are viewed as holding up much needed development in cities throughout the world.Investors are often unenthusiastic about initiating economic ventures because of the threat of crime and drug related violence.It goes without saying that the security of cities is vital for economic and social development, to say the least.In response to this realization there is a growing trend in urban planning in some countries which is taking aim at wide-scale problems like crime and narcotics abuse.Urban design professionals are now being consulted to identify areas of urban planning which will endorse security.Recreational programs for residents living in crime-ridden areas, and advice on housing management and sanitation are some of the solutions being proposed by city planners for those citizens wanting to live in safer communities.Urban developers are also looking to remodel downtrodden public spaces which are havens for criminal activity by making them more beautiful and by inspiring a sense of pride in local inhabitants.As far as I can see, planners and developers who consult residents systematically about changes in store for the development of problematic urban areas have a far greater chance at success.By keeping those residents informed, who will benefit directly from plans for urban restructuring to reduce crime, will instill a sense of responsibility which is often absent in urban communities.4.Nowadays there are many doctors specializing in profitable activities such as plastic surgery and private health care for privileged patients.Should doctors, however, be concentrating more on the general public’s health, regardless of how rich patients may be? What is your opinion? In most societies doctors are treated with a great deal of respect and there is a vast amount of evidence to support why this is so.First of all, they have dedicated themselves to the medical profession through extended periods of highly rigorous and taxing training.Secondly, the hours they put in at hospitals and clinics are often grueling, and thirdly, the responsibility they have in caring for patients with a multiplicity of health complaints is immense.In many cases doctors are miracle workers in the way that they manage to save lives;although in most cases, I would say that doctors are overworked and that their health may be suffering due to high levels of job-related stress.In my response to the above statement, I would like to emphasize that in the majority of situations doctors around the world are doing their best to serve the general public with the resources made available to them.Nevertheless, in the past decade we have observed a significant surge in the cosmetic surgery industry, especially in developed countries where it is mostly performed on women.This sudden growth in the popularity of plastic surgery has not occurred without criticism, however.Due to the amount of money to be made in cosmetic surgery some doctors are attempting to make a financial killing out of the situation by focusing their energies on this one area alone.As a result, concerns have been raised about the medical background of some doctors, limited regulations and the likelihood of dangerous procedures, along with overkill in money-making promotions.To a larger extent, with this rising trend in catering for the rich, there has been public criticism of the entire medical establishment.It goes without saying, however, that doctors like most professionals are more liable to improve patient care when they are encourage with incentives such as public acknowledgement, improved working conditions and access to proper clinical information systems.Provided these requirements are in place, patients would be more likely to receive the attention, trust and personal care that they seek in a medical practitioner.My final point, therefore, rests with government spending in the area of public health in providing people with the medical services they require while taking car of the professional needs of doctors.5.Some people say that older people should live with their adult children, while others think that they should live in homes specially built for old people.Which do you think is better practice? These days, it is difficult to say whether the practice of living alone or with one’s adult children is more amicable for the elderly.This would depend entirely on the relationship between members within a particular family to determine which option is more suitable.However, I can say that the traditional practice of the extended family where elderly people enjoy love and respect from their family members in addition to food, clothing and shelter appears to be diminishing to a great extent.In this essay, I will examine some of the reasons for this change in the following discussion.In recent times, several factors have created a great impact on family structuring;the replacement of extended families with nuclear families, choosing to have fewer children due to rising population and economic pressures, an increase in the umber of women who go out to work, and the migration of younger family members to cities to find better paying jobs.For those senior citizens caught up in these changing times, expectations that they may have had for their twilight years are now shifting.Family solidarity is valued by most people in every society;therefore it is natural that caring responsibilities between generations should be brought forward for consideration.In our increasingly urbanized world, the occurrence of old people’s homes and silver towns is becoming more commonplace.Living independently from one’s adult children and one’s extended family often requires a lot more autonomy and decision-making in later life.Many grey-haired individuals possess their full mental and physical faculties until they are very old and are quite capable of looking after themselves.Others, however, are not so fortunate and are therefore more dependent on family members and professional care-givers.What remains true, for elderly people living alone or with their families, is that people’s attitudes towards senior citizens have to change in order to promote active citizenship for elderly people.Even in our modern industrialized societies we have to make older people feel valued so they are not looked upon as a liability by their families or their communities.6.With the development of market economies advertising has become a dominant feature in the television industry.Despite the wealth of information that is brought to us by television, there still exists strong criticism against TV advertising.What is your opinion? For the past several decades, advertising on TV has been at the center of heated debate from both within and outside the entertainment and advertising sectors.In no other time in history have we seen a form of entertainment that is so widely accessible to the masses.Oftentimes, television is the only type of entertainment that underprivileged families can afford and it is not unusual to find TV in some of the world’s remotest areas.Notably, children make up a major part of any television audience, a fact that TV advertisers are well aware of.In this essay, I will investigate some of the adverse effects television advertising has on viewers within market economies around the globe.Television has its benefits of which we are all conscious, and no one could deny that it is an educative tool for audiences, especially young viewers.However, television is also a form of communications mass media and is often employed as a manipulative tool by many advertisers working in industry.In fact, TV advertisers are well aware that children are captive audiences who are vulnerable to the hard sell, the flashy images, and the recurring images that implant messages into their receptive minds.Research has shown that there is a direct association between television commercials for junk foods, snacks and candies and mounting levels of obesity among children.Excessive consumption is the hard and fast result of television advertising in market economies all over the world, Researchers are also concerned that TV advertising places excessive pressure on men and women to center undue attention on their appearance.An overemphasis on the importance of physical attractiveness in an attempt to sell products at all costs is another feature of advertising on TV.Many men and women now fear being unattractive or old because of the information relayed to them through television advertising.In addition to the points raised above, television advertising is intrusive into audiences, viewing time.How often have you found yourself captivated by a program on TV to be interrupted by a bombardment of unwanted commercials? Governments should therefore ensure that the amount of television advertising time is kept to a minimum, as it is more often than not an unwanted nuisance factor in our modern market-driven lives.In their hearts, I believe people just want to be able to relax in front of a television.7.Many old buildings are protected by historic trusts and international organizations such as UNESCO.However, some people think that old buildings stand in the way of progress.How important do you think it is to protect old buildings？ Historic buildings provide a physical link to our past.This link allows us to develop a sense of orientation about our place in history.We can learn from the past, and through safeguarding our historic buildings, can continue to benefit from the accomplishments of our ancestors.Of course, most people would be hesitant to knock down a historic building in favor of creating a new apartment complex or an office block to meet the rising needs of a growing population and a changing economy.This is where the question of what is “historic” and of value to a particular community comes into play.Age is a decisive factor for a historic resource, but it must be defined in relative terms.The definition of “old” will differ with a person’s perspective in time and the resource being considered.A convenience store that is 25 years old might be considered historic, while a university campus might not be considered historic until it is 50 or 75 years old.All too often, we have seen and continue to see neighborhoods being bulldozed in the name of progress.Under gentrification, housing prices rise in the previously poor neighborhoods, so that renters there either have to relocate or absorb elevated rental costs.What should stand in the way of progress is not only history but practicality and a thorough assessment of what is more beneficial for everyone concerned.Only when it is more costly to keep up a building or a district should town and city planners consider redevelopment as an option.Historic buildings are an important building block in the flow of our culture through time: a child visits a historic civic building to learn more about what it means to be a native of his or her hometown;a city resident on a historic farm learns about pride and dedication in working the land.Historic buildings are studied to tell us about the use of materials and resourceful solutions in everyday living.Historic buildings are vital for our prospective future.These assets need protection.We cannot afford to lose the physical materials, ideas, skills and understanding of our past.Entertainment

1.Television is a very powerful medium of influence over large populations.There are many positive aspects to television.For example, it is an educational tool.However, many people feel that it is doing irreparable harm.Present an argument to highlight your opinion on this matter.Numerous educators have envisioned television’s possibilities as an instructional tool and have sought acknowledgement throughout the industrialized world.Educational television in the developing world has also included training which directly affects the quality of life of its audience.For example, in areas where televised broadcasts are very low, audiences may gather at community centers to view programs on hygiene, literacy, child care and farming practices.In this respect, educational television equips the group with matter-of-fact information to improve living standards.Such broadcasts best exemplify the global aims of educational television.However, television broadcasting evolved as a profit-making entity.Within this system, efforts to employ the medium for educational purposes have always struggled to stay alive, nearly besieged by the overflow of entertainment intended to attract audiences to commercials that have educated viewers in another way---to become active consumers.Television does not have to be violent or offensive to have a negative effect.Excessive television viewing of any kind has obvious psychological and physiological effects on spectators.We refer to this as the “couch potato” syndrome.Several studies have recorded that even benign television content lessens our creativity and imagination, decreases physical activity, and increases obesity.In the case of young viewers, lowered grades, decreased ability to handle stress and conflict, and higher levels of aggressive behavior with peers have also been clearly documented.The most studied issue that points to the irreparable harm of television has been the impact of media violence on children.Over a thousand academic studies have been completed, with remarkably consistent results: media violence makes our kids more hostile, less tolerant, and more frightened of the world around them.Watching violence desensitizes children to genuine acts of violence.Despite its apparent possibilities and the early visions of pioneer broadcasters, educational television has never reached it fullest capacity as an instructional medium and the negative effects of TV viewing continue to outweigh the benefits.2.Outdoor recreation such as mountain climbing, camping and hiking bring us closer to nature and are ideal activities to encourage family bonding.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Outdoor recreation can best be described as leisure time which involves the pleasure and use of natural resources.These days, leisure pursuits vary from popular forms of recreation such as walking, swimming, and cycling, to other less-prevalent activities such as nature painting, surfing, and snowboarding.According to many people the most imperative reasons to recreate are fun, fitness and family time.Clearly, many families participate in outdoor recreation as a way to bond.While many families continue to bond over family meals at home or in front of the television, a growing number do so through outdoor activity.These dynamic families are balancing their contribution in recreational activities with work, laundry, house cleaning and homework.Many families make use of outdoor recreation as a means to establish bonds and transmit key values to children.A sizeable number of people feel that recreation strengthens the family as a unit and the children as individuals.Not only does it teach younger family members to appreciate nature but it also helps children to develop important physical skills.More often than not parents say recreation’s capacity to build self-worth and personal growth and help children develop important interpersonal skills are the most important reasons to see children active.In addition to strengthening family bonds, outdoor recreation can be seen as one of the foremost reasons to care for the environment.Indeed, a sizable number say the key driver for environmental protection is to conserve recreation areas and national park.It is generally accepted that the key to environmentally safe recreation is responsible behavior.In addition, people argue that outdoor recreation benefits the environment because it gives them a reason to care about environmental protection.It goes without saying, therefore, that if people would follow the rules in parks and recreation areas, there would be no significant effects of their land use on the environment.All in all, outdoor recreation brings us not only closer to each other but to Mother Nature herself.Environmental Protection

1.Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individuals to tackle.We have arrived at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problems is at an international level.P74—5

环境问题现在非常严重了，严重到单个的国家或者是个人没法解决的程度。换言之，我们已经到了一个只有在全世界范围内才可以解决这个问题的地步。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这种观点？

2.As a result of countries becoming more and more industrialized, pollution has become a serious problem.Discuss some ways that can mitigate the pollution problems.P92—5

随着国家的工业化程度加深，环境污染成了一个严重的问题。请谈一下哪些方法可以减轻环境污染问题。

3.Forests are the lungs of the earth.Their destruction will accelerate extinction of animals and ultimately mankind.For this reason, logging in the world’s rainforests should be phased out over the next decade.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P107—5

森林是地球的呼吸器。森林被破坏将会加速动物的灭绝并最终导致人类的灭亡。因此，应该逐渐停止热带森林地区的伐木。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这种观点？ 4.Aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries are seen as sources of education and entertainment for families.They are also essential to conduct life-saving research.However, there is opposition to confining animals in this way.Discuss some of the arguments for and against the maintenance of zoos and present your opinion.P109—6

水族馆和野生动物避难所被视为家庭教育和娱乐的场所。这些地方也是进行救生研究的场所。但也有人反对以这些方式限制野生动物。就支持和反对保留动物园这些场所的论点进行讨论，并阐述你的观点。

5.Tourism is seen as a major industry for many countries.However, it tends to have a deleterious effect on the environment and should be strictly monitored.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P113—6

旅游业被许多国家视为主要产业。但是这会导致严重的环境污染，应该严格禁止。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？

6.Fresh drinking water is becoming a scarce and all too expensive commodity in many parts of the world.Discuss the causes and give suggestions for how to ensure adequate water supply for the world’s inhabitants.P127—7

在全世界范围内，饮用水正在变成一种稀缺而又昂贵的商品。讨论造成这些的原因，并提出建议，如何确保世界居民的水供应。

Science and Technology

1.In light of the technological route that education is on today there has been some speculation as to the role of teachers in future education.To what extent do you think teachers are being replaced by computers? P81—7

当今教育随着技术发展的趋势，确实应该考虑一下教师在未来教育中的角色了。在多大程度上教师会被电脑所取代呢？

2.The younger generation is up-to-date with new techniques and advances in science.They are often better able to make important decisions than their parents are.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P88—8

年轻一代伴着日新月异的新科技长大。所以他们比父辈更加有能力作出重要的决定。你是否同意？

3.Many are of the opinion that the Internet is inundating our children with dangerous information.There is however no doubt that the Internet represents great advances in communication and the dissemination of information.Discuss the pros and cons of the Internet and present your opinion on this matter.P94—8

许多人认为互联网使青少年陷入了危险的信息当中。但是互联网又毫无疑问地代表了交流和传播信息的进步。讨论一下你对互联网的正面负面影响的看法。

4.Spending money on scientific research should only be approved when there are economic benefits resulting form the research.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P100—9

只有能带来经济回报的科研项目才应该被批准。你是否同意？

5.Although many benefits may result from space exploration, the costs involved are enormous.There is some debate as to whether this money could be more wisely spent to provide for the basic needs of mankind such as food, clean water, contraception etc.For this reason space exploration should be restricted.What is your opinion? P104—9

尽管太空探索可以带来许多好处，但投入的成本也是巨大的。人们就这些钱是应该用在太空探索上还是应该更明智一些，花在人们的基本需求方面（比如食物、纯净的水、避孕措施等）的问题展开讨论。

6.Technology is making it possible to stay at home and work.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and present your opinion on this issue.P115—10

科技可以使人们足不出户就可以工作成为可能。请阐述其优点和缺点，并给出你的观点。

7.With the development of modern science and technology, some aspects of traditional culture are being lost, and some people now believe that traditional cultures will eventually be replaced by modern science and technology such as computers and the Internet.P118—10

随着现代科技的发展，传统文化的某些方面必然会失去。有人认为传统文化最终将被电脑等现代科技代替。你的观点是什么？

8.Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? What is your opinion?P125—11

现代科技真的使生活更方便了吗？还是说过去技术比较简单的时候生活更好些呢？你怎么看？

9.Modern technology has had a great influence on people’s entertainment choices, making them less creative.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P136—11

现代科技对人们的娱乐有巨大的影响，使得人们缺乏创造性。你是否同意这种观点？

10.What differentiates one country from another is becoming increasingly difficult to define in

today’s world.Nowadays, it is not uncommon for people to have the same consumer products and to experience the same media the world over.To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? P77—12

当今世界，国家与国家之间的区别越来越难以界定。现在，世界各地的人们使用同样的消费品，接触同样的媒体，已经是习以为常的事情了。全球化优点要比缺点号多少呢？

11.Technology can bring many benefits, but it can also cause social and environmental problems In relation to new technology, the primary duty of governments should be to focus on potential problems, rather than benefits.Please discuss the issues raised here and offer your opinion.P143—12

科技能带来许多好处，但同时也会造成社会和环境问题。就新技术来讲，政府应该主要盯住潜在的问题，而不是带来的益处。请谈谈你的观点。

Social problems

1.Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or be re-educated and rehabilitated using, for instance, community service programs, before being reintroduced to society.Present a written case or argument to an educated not-specialist audience on the above topic.P83—12

罪犯应该长期监禁还是应该对他们进行再教育，并在他们重新进入社会之前，做一些社区服务使他们改过自新为社会所用。谈谈你的观点。

2.Salaries paid to employees are an accurate reflection of their value to society.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P95—13

工资是个人社会价值的准确体现。你的观点是什么？ 3.Society is experiencing an increase in many problems such as crime and drug abuse due to urbanization.Give some suggestions to control this trend.P116—13

城市化带来越来越多诸如犯罪和吸毒之类的问题。请给出控制这个趋势的方法。

4.Nowadays there are many doctors specializing in profitable activities such as plastic surgery and private health care for privileged patients.Should doctors, however, be concentrating more on the general public’s health, regardless of how rich patients may be? What is your opinion? P131—14

时下许多医生从事与一些很赚钱的活动，比如整形手术或者是为一些有特权的人做私人医生。但是医生是不是应该更多的关注普通大众的身体健康，而不论病人有多富有呢？请谈谈你的观点。

5.Some people say that older people should live with their adult children, while others think that they should live in homes specially built for old people.Which do you think is better practice? P138—14

有人认为老人应该住在年长的孩子那里，也有人觉得老人应该住在专门为老人建的公寓里。你认为哪种方式更合理？

6.With the development of market economies advertising has become a dominant feature in the television industry.Despite the wealth of information that is brought to us by television, there still exists strong criticism against TV advertising.What is your opinion? P132—15

随着市场经济的发展，广告已经成为电视行业的主要特点。尽管电视为我们提供了许多信息，但是对电视广告仍存在强烈的批评。你的观点是什么？

7.Many old buildings are protected by historic trusts and international organizations such as UNESCO.However, some people think that old buildings stand in the way of progress.How important do you think it is to protect old buildings？P79—15

许多古建筑应该受到法律保护，因为它们是国家的历史。而有人却认为老建筑应该都推倒，以便建设新建筑供人们使用。保留老建筑有多重要？历史是不是阻碍了社会的进步呢？

Entertainment

1.Television is a very powerful medium of influence over large populations.There are many positive aspects to television.For example, it is an educational tool.However, many people feel that it is doing irreparable harm.Present an argument to highlight your opinion on this matter.P85—16

电视是对人们影响非常大的一种媒体。电视有许多有利的方面，比如说可以作为教育的工具。但也有人认为电视带来的负面影响也极大。谈谈你的观点。

2.Outdoor recreation such as mountain climbing, camping and hiking bring us closer to nature and are ideal activities to encourage family bonding.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P87—16

户外娱乐活动如登山、野营以及徒步旅行等可以使我们更接近自然，这类活动是理想的增进家庭团结的活动。你是否同意这种观点？

Education

1.Over the past 20 to 30 years there has been a noticeable trend away from many forms of discipline within the family.A recent survey highlighted the fact that most people feel that parents are too permissive with their children.Present an argument to highlight your opinion on this matter.P90—17 在过去的二三十年中，家庭教育的方式已发生了显著的变化。最近的一份调查指出，大多数人认为家长太过溺爱自己的孩子。请谈谈你的观点。

2.Since reading is important for a good education, we should encourage our children to read extensively.However, as there is an abundance of undesirable reading matter, there should be

heavy censorship to restrict access to it.What is your opinion? P102—17

因为看书对教育很重要，所以我们应该鼓励青少年广泛阅读。但是，由于存在许多内容不好的阅读材料，所以应该施行严格的管制措施。你的观点是什么？

3.Some people think that co-educational schooling is good for students while others hold that single sex education is better than co-educational schooling.What is your opinion? P105—18

有人认为男女同校教育好，而也有人认为男女分开教育的方式好。谈一下你的观点。

4.Although education in many developing countries is not compulsory, an effort should be made to ensure that all children between the age of 5 and 15 years attend some form of schooling.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P111—18

尽管教育在许多发展中国家不是强制性的，但应该努力确保5-15岁的孩子接受一定形式的学校教育。在多大程度上你同意这种说法？

5.Some people think that if one wants to succeed in life, then one must have a formal university education.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P121—19 有人认为如果想要成功，必须接受正规的大学教育。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？

6.Students who go directly from school to university benefit less from, and contribute less to their courses than those who take a job or travel in order to get more experience in the “real world” before starting higher education.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P135—19

那些从中学一毕业就升入大学的学生，他们从大学课程里的受益和对学科的贡献都没有那些在上大学之前为了从“现实世界”获得更多经验而去工作和旅游的人多。你从多大程度上同意或者不同意这个看法？

7.Some people say that sports should not be encourages in schools because they cause competition rather than cooperation among students.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P139—20

有人认为学校里不应该鼓励体育运动，因为体育运动造成学生间的竞争，而不是合作。你从多大程度上同意或者不同意这个看法？

8.Since World War II there has been an increase in cooperation between many Eastern and Western countries.This has led to a desire amongst students to undertake study in foreign countries.Some people believe that this will bring advantages to students while others propose that this will cause some problems.What do you think about this issue? P140—20

二战之后，东西方国家间的合作增多了。这也刺激了学生出国留学。有人认为这能给学生带来好处，也有人反对这种观点。你怎么看待出国留学的？

9.In certain countries children are not allowed to leave school until they reach a certain age, for example, in some countries it is 15 years.Write an essay expressing your point of view on the following topic: Should there be a minimum school leaving age, or should students and their parents be free to decide when they leave school? P142—21

在某些国家，小孩子只有到了一定的年龄才可以离开学校。那么是不是应该设定一个离开学校的最低年龄，还是说这个问题应该留给学生和家长们自主决定？请陈述一下你的看法和观点。

Government responsibilities

1.Although there is no longer an immediate threat of nuclear war, peace seems as elusive as ever.In order to address this problem, the United Nations should be given a stronger role in global affairs in order to bring about world peace.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P98—21

尽管现在没有了立即就会发生大的核战争的危险，但是和平还是像以前那样捉摸不定。为了处理好这个问题，联合国应该扮演更强大的角色，以带来世界和平。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？

2.Some people think that developed countries should fund international aid to poor countries to help developing countries improve domestic health, education and trade.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P122—21

有人认为发达国家应该资助贫穷国家，以便帮助发展中国家来发展医疗、教育和贸易事业等。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？

3.Should developing countries only concentrate on improving industrial skills and modern technology or should they promote education first? Present your opinion.P124—22

发展中国家应该只重视提高工业技能和现代科技，还是应该首先倡导教育。给出你的观点。

4.Nowadays we are seeing more and more exhibitions and sculptures appearing in public places.It is wrong that governments are funding artist projects when there are more important things we could be doing with tax payers’ money.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P134—22

当今时代，我们在公共场所看到越来越多的展览和雕塑。当纳税人缴纳的税金还有更重要的用途的时候，政府却用来资助艺术项目。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？

5.Some sporting events such as the World Cup may help reduce tension and bias between different countries and promote peace in the world.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P119—23

第三篇：Fetcrdk雅思8分经验谈

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懒惰是很奇怪的东西，它使你以为那是安逸，是休息，是福气；但实际上它所给你的是无聊，是倦怠，是消沉;它剥夺你对前途的希望，割断你和别人之间的友情，使你心胸日渐狭窄，对人生也越来越怀疑。

—罗兰

写在前面的话

首先，我是北京语言大学一名英语专业的学生，已经大二，即将大三。也就是说，我已经是一个系统的学了两年英语而且保持了两年除了英语以外什么都不会的状态。所以，作为一个科班出身，考8分实在是平常，只是因为拥有的更多的英语学习时间而已。

其次，这其实是为我的新东方写作老师写的一片心得。因为有交换生项目，就是先入选，后交不低于6.5分的雅思成绩，并不存在分数高高益善的问题。所以自己并不想过于上心准备，但是雅思考试玄机重重，为了更高效的了解题型以及规律，报了雅思平时走读班。考完后我同我在班上认识的女孩打了一次电话，互询分数，她说你可以去申请新东方的奖学金啊。一听说有钱，我下午就背包到总部去了，真有1280的奖学金，然后填了好几张表格，做了登记。过后我的雅思写作老师联系我说“给我写篇心得吧，一定请你吃饭！”然后我就兢兢业业的写了很长的心得发到老师的邮箱，然后，她回复：“真是好孩子呀，嘿嘿”然后就……所以说，大人的话，不可信啊……大家会看到很多新东方的字眼在里面，有点像广告，请自动过滤吧。囧。

最后，因为本身是英语专业，所以并未特别上心准备，里面很多是平时学习的一点小技巧。更加注重实力的提高。不过，我一直相信的是，提升实力，顺便拿高分。

下面是我为写作课老师写的心得正文……

雅思8分心得：提升实力，顺便拿高分

依稀记得6月10号那天，我屏住呼吸打开雅思考试的个人主页，看到了自己的成绩，总分8，其中听力8.5，阅读9，写作7.5，口语7。(满分是9分，话说我以前一直以为是10……）没有欣喜，只是大为释然，过了6.5就好。

作为北京语言大学英语专业的一名大二的学生，觉得自己8分的成绩实在是没什么值得骄傲的，毕竟已经在学校系统的学习英语2年了，如果要是考了8.5的话，估计可以算是一个合格的英语专业大二学生吧。因为即将于大三参加学校同英国纽卡斯尔大学的公费交换项目，需要提交一份雅思成绩（6.5以上）所以就报名参加了雅思考试。因为要求不是很高，再加上平时学业很重，一心想用最少的时间取得一个还可以的分数，所以，为了更高效的准备考试，更重要的是一直向往新东方的教学氛围，报了雅思平时走读班。

听力

我觉得听力方面比较重要的是两点，一个是答题能力，一个是听力能力。

1答题能力，主要就是快速看题，画出关键词的能力。以及一边答题一边听的能力。关于关键词画取，老师都会讲，所以就不说了。基本上做三四套题这种能力就能训练出来。答题能力是很重要的，但是正如郑老师常常讲到的，技巧不如大棒。关键还是听力能力。

2听力能力：精听泛听相结合，以精听为主。

⑴ 精听推荐教材：永远的经典 step by step

其中，个人认为，虽然一共有四册，但是从难度来讲，貌似第三册更胜一筹。里面的内容涉及航空，科技，建筑等等，不仅是对听力的考察，更是对人文知识的考察。

我的听力就得益于step by step 3

这本书我在一个多月的时间听了30多遍（大二上学期的时候复习期末考试），5遍是一个临界点。

前5遍，盲听。不看材料，光听，这是一个有点郁闷的过程。

接下来的5遍，看着材料听，着重盲听时候没有听出的部分以及生词和句型结构等等。然后总结全书的生词，不熟悉的短语和句型结构。记好笔记。

接下来的5遍，继续盲听，不同的是，要查阅。可以一句一句听，没听懂的就再听，然后查阅，一句听懂了在转向下一句。程度比较好的可以一段一段听，然后查阅。如果注意力不容易集中的同学可以选择采用听写的方式。虽然速度比较慢，但是能保证质量。没有听出的地方要做记号。

再接下来的5遍，仍旧看着材料听，不同的是，着重听自己开始没有听出的部分。并进行总结没有听出的原因，是因为自己的发音不对，还是连读所读略读失去爆破，还是英美音差别，都有有所总结、再接下来的5遍，依旧着重没听出的部分，不同的是这次要对没有听出的部分进行跟读和模仿，直到惟妙惟肖。可以进行录音然后对比发现差距。

再接下来的5遍，依旧盲听，不同的是，这次注重对全文文意的把握，真正做到理解。毕竟前面的20遍都是辨音的过程，你可能每个单词都听出来了，但是连在一起就不知道是什么意思了。这五遍就是为了解决这个问题。

再接下来的5遍：做题。现在才到了做题阶段。做题一向不是最重要的，最重要的是对全文的把握。是听力本身。但我们仍不能忽略，毕竟它也能测试我们迅速捕捉信息的能力和速记能力。

其实在这三十遍过后，我还进行过大概78遍，盲听加查阅（加强一下），以及泛听，就是走路没事的时候泛泛的听过去，也是有效的。

⑵泛听:

一定要在精听的基础上。泛听有效，但是只是泛听见效很慢。但是同精听相结合便会有很好的效果。既然要泛听，就要抵制一切字幕，中英文的都不要。大一的暑假我看老友记，开始听不太懂，但是坚持不带字幕看了十几天后，忽然就能听懂百分之七八十了。如果有字幕，很多人就会依赖自己的眼睛而不是耳朵了。泛听的目的也就很难达到。

听力对词汇量的要求量不大，如果有时间的同学可以将剑3至7的听力材料依照上面的方法系统的学习一下，将这几本书听力原文中的生词全部掌握。据老师讲，雅思听力考试的难词都在这几本书的材料之中。这次没有足够的时间做这件事。估计我在大四准备重考的时候做一下这个工作。

阅读

雅思阅读十分注重技巧，两个英语实力相差无几的考生去答雅思阅读，其中对题型有研究的考生分数肯定会高于裸考的同学的分数。但从true false题目就有很多讲究。

自己研究也好，跟老师听课也好，最重要的就是总结。题目不在多，我看来，一个题型，只要做三个题目就可以了。从题目出发，就是尽量不要去看原文，而是去直接看题，然后。找关键词，回到原文精准定位是最重要的。我们的目的，就是答题，就是得分，而不是读懂文章，尤其是在文章很难读懂的情况下。

记得在准备考试的时候(其实是在准备刚刚结束的期末精读考试的时候，但是雅思的阅读题同精读考试的阅读题形式不同，本质类似），集中每一天做三篇或者两篇阅读，对主旨题，作者观点判断题，取是非题，推断题等几大题型分别作了研究和归类。基本阅读旁边写的都是些歪门邪道。

比如 推断题 即imply，infer，conclude from 类型题目，答案一般定位在所题目所指定段落的转折部分。即，but，although，however。屡试不爽。要注意，如果出现的是but，那么答案肯定在but后，即……，but……，第二个省略号代指的为答案。同样适用于Howvever。然而，如果是although的话，恰好相反，……，although…… 答案定位在第一个省略号。总结一下就是，推断题，答案定位在but however紧跟的分句和although不紧跟的分句。

再比如主旨题目，主旨题目也包括给全文起题目的这种题型。主旨题目，对于雅思来讲，多定位在首段首两句和首段最后一句。将这两句叠加并总结即可。首先，选取这三句话句重现的关键词，然后概括这三句话的含义再选择即可。

再比如例子题，给一个例子问说明了什么问题。

首先返回原文找到这个例子，然后在该例子周围，向上，向下（主要是向上）找一下概括抽象性的表达，通常这就是论点。例子题目最常出现的陷阱就是就事论事，抽出例子中的内容让你去选，这样的选项，都错。

这样的例子其实太多了，关键还是在总结，做题不在多，真的不在多，一个题型，三道题目就足以搞通。

发现自己的问题同样很重要，只是机械的做题并不总结不会有任何提高。我虽然只是上课的时候跟着老师做题，课下没怎么做，但是却总结了每一道题，我发现我的问题在于想当然，喜欢自己推断，继而发现正确答案基本就是原文的同意替换，很少推断，即使是那种infer imply题目，也是以依据原文没有推断的选项为上选。这个问题发现之后，正确率就大为提高。

写作

写作最重要的我觉得在于对高级词汇的运用，对模板的灵活运用，还有书写以及亮点设臵。

首先是对高级词汇的运用，我觉得，最重要的是背诵，对经典范文的研究和背诵。我选择了十几篇专四高分范文（是在准备专四的时候做的这项工作），第一步，精细的研究范文，总结好的单词（高级词汇，关联词），短语和句型以及同位语从句，状语从句，名词性从句，伴随状语等等，第二步，全文背诵。要滚瓜烂熟才行。我虽然背诵了没有几篇，但是都烂熟于心。我开始其实选择了二十篇，但是有五六篇只是泛泛背过，后续没有复习和重复，所以这几篇文章几乎没有起到任何作用。所以背，就要背到烂熟于心。否则辛苦白费。第三步：仿写。比如说背了一片教育方面的文章，就可以自己拟一个类似的话题进行仿写。这是一个运用的过程，也十分重要。如果单纯只是背诵范文而不去联系运用的话，你会发现，虽然背得很熟，但是这些好词好句是以一个整体存在于你的脑海中的。十分僵化。但是在仿写之后，那些高级词汇，句型，短语都是单个存在的，在你想要调用的时候，都能浮出脑海。

在经过十几篇范文的三步学习之后，就会发现有很大的提高。比如，以前说important，现在说vital，be of great significance to，以前说popular，现在说enjoy a striking popularity，以前说 pay attention to，现在所attach importance to，以前说 can not ignore，现在说 these are not concerns we can shrug off lightly.背的熟，就能灵活运用。

其次是对模板的利用，一个完美的模板，原创作者使用，满分。十几个模仿者使用，高分。N个模仿者使用，零分。所以就像郑老师说的，最好的模板莫过于没有模板。但是，要达到没有模板痕迹这个境界还是要从记忆总结模板开始。

选择适合自己程度的模板很重要。我用的是Nowhere in the world has the issue of……been so much debated like in our society。More importantly，though，…… There is a more subtle point we must consider的那一套。对于模板的记忆，要特别熟练，使其成为你语言的一部分。都充分理解并滚瓜烂熟之后，就可以融会贯通。

比如很多小作文的模板，稍加修改就可以成为大作文的优秀句型。对模板进行适当修改也是必要的，这样可以形成自己的独特性。如果能力有限，也可以使用老师的模板，毕竟老师给我们的模板都是有很强的时效性。

再次是关于亮点设臵

首先是关于路标词语以及关联词语的设臵。比如It is generally acknowledged that……Undoubtedly,however……以及举例时候，使用的 A case in point is that……甚是Numerous examples can be given，but this will suffice。表示转折的时候所使用的whereas，nevertheless等等。

三大优秀句型的使用，在这里指的是倒装句，强调句和虚拟句。前两个应用范围较广泛，只需要在所写的文章中选出两个句子使用倒装和强调句式即可。

从句的使用，定语从句大家都会用，从句中比较出彩的应该算是主语从句，表语从句和同位语从句，写作的时候多加注意即可。从句，多多益善。

关于书写：对于这个书写对分数的影响，一直是有争议的。但是，我觉得，写的好看一些，毕竟只有好处没有坏处。而且一篇书写及其优美的文章，考官看了，肯定觉得是一种享受，搞不好会有一种想要给满分的冲动。

肯定会的。至少会受一些影响。

所以强烈建议大家练一练，连笔啊，倾斜度的掌握啊，见效很快的。话说考专四的时候，我写完作文之后，看了一下，全文没有一处修改，黑色的笔迹映衬着红色的格子，当时在考场上彻底被自己的优美的书写打动。（也只能为自己的书写打动了，内容实在是很一般）

最后说一下模板范例，模板用烂了是不好，但是原创模板则不然。比如，英文写作可以分为process survey，classification，argument，cause and resault,compare and contrast 这几种类型。其中每一种类型最好要有两个模板。比如，cause and result原因结果类型作文的原创模板

第一个

首句 Nowhere in the world has the issue of sth so muchdebated like in our society.然后过渡句。Some people maintain that.....Others, on the other hand,harbor a notion that.....AS far as I am concerned, the three primary reasons of sth lie/lay in...,....and....二段 Chief among the causes of this problem is that……

三段 Another contributing factor is that

四段 Last but not least，……is also responsible for this trend.最有一段 By way of conclusion，I once again reaffirm my position that…… 另外一个原因结果类型模板

首段不变

二段 First and foremost，it is universally acknowledged that……

三段 More importantly，though……/ Undoubtedbly, however,...四段 However，there is a more subtle point we must consider

尾端 Judging from all the evidences offered/With all the aspects carefully considered, I am convinced that.....口语

口语的提高，就从语音，语伴，自我训练以及临场发挥说起吧。

对于语音，一直有很大争议。很多人认为，内容是最重要的，语音毕竟只是包装，好不好没关系。我十分同意内容的重要性，但是，语音对口语的影响类似于书写对作文的影响。作用肯定是有的。如果一个考生满口中式发音，你的耳朵会觉得不舒服，如果另一个考试一口纯正的美音或者英音，你的耳朵就会告诉你的大脑，听下去，听下去，多享受啊。

最最关键的是，语音的提高实在是一个非常快的过程，只需要一个月即可。既然如此简单，我们为什么不让我们的语音好听一点呢？

关于语音的训练，推荐教材：《生而为赢》

我是在大一的暑假集中提高的语音。那个时候我们学校参加了国庆游行方阵的训练，我们都留校了，因为白天很多时间都在操场上联系起步走，所以那个时候恨不得剩下的时间都花在图书馆.选出一篇文章，先找出不会的单词，查阅，做好笔记。

跟读模仿，MP3读一句，我们跟着读一句，这个过程，一篇文章要进行十几遍左右。

直接跟读。就是直接放MP3，不停，然后跟读，练习一下连贯性。这个过程大致要持续7。8遍地样子。

录音对比。自己读一遍，录下来，然后和原文录音细致的找差别。是语调问题，个别的语音没有读准，还是重音咬的过重？发现问题后要记录在笔记本上，然后在下次录音的时候纠正这个问题，持续这样做，直到和原文的差距很小为止。所谓模仿的惟妙惟肖。

我当时大概选择了二十几篇文章，每篇都这样练习，其实，到了第八九篇的时候，就感觉有很大提高。经过这么细致的练习，暑假过后，我的英语语音虽然不能说很地道，但是至少，能够达到“很好听。”

现在再来谈一下内容。

如果大家有条件的话，希望你能够找一个语伴。英国人美国人为上选。我就有一个语伴，她是一个美籍华人，在美国长大，然后在我们大学学习中文。其实我们比较频繁的见面是在我考完雅思之后，我们在一起的时候，一般是我说英文，她讲中文，开始觉得别扭，但习惯了就很自然了。我的有些同学在和语伴交流的时候是一半时间两个人都说中文，一半时间两个人都讲英文。怎么说呢，这两种模式各有利弊吧，我的那种可能对时间的利用效率比较高。后一种方式可能比较利于相互学习。

有两点需要注意，第一个就是，你们两个人必须合得来。这样在交流的时候更像是在跟朋友在一起，更加愉快，可以聊得话题就比较多。我跟那位美国女孩儿就十分谈得来，更像是朋友在一起玩儿，并且除了约好见面的时间，有时会一起上自习什么的。她是哲学专业毕

业，对心理学比较有研究，我们俩个聊天的范围就比较广，很多时候真的是忘记了我们是出于提高语言的角度再聊天。

另一个就是，你们两个的口语水平应该基本对等。就是她的中文水平和你的英文水平。我之前有一个美国语伴，一个很可爱的美国女生，但是她的中文还处在起步阶段，所以我们交流的时候几乎只能够英文，所以对她来讲，就得不到锻炼，语伴之间这种相互提高的效果就达不到。而且你们是谈话，如果一方口语水平相对较差，在表达的时候花费过多的时间思考，这样就会降低你们二人的效率。

最后一个就是，要带好一些装备。比如笔记本，电子词典等等。当遇到不清楚的表达的时候，五伦中文还是英文，我和我的语伴都会很快的查一下电子词典。然后记下来。互相纠正出来的表达，也要记下来。有的时候我们会带着各自上课记的笔记，然后尽量用各自新学的表达交流。我的那本笔记恰好是精读课文，比较正式的那种，她的那本恰好是中国的极其口语的表达，比如说“啊，看你说到哪里去了。”“就你行，别人都不行”等等。所以对话的时候就很有意思，几乎每次说完一个回合的对话我俩都要笑倒。

自我训练

如果找不到英语为母语的语伴的话，同样可以自己练习。在我没有语伴的时候，就是这种自我练习的方式。

首先，可以采用模仿的方式。比如你看了二十几集的老友记，然后挑出其中你最喜欢的一集，反复模仿，（时间久一点没关系，持续一个月都没有关系。我身边的同学有些就是用一个月的时间学习一部电影）知道关掉字幕和声音，你可以惟妙惟肖的为角色配音的程度。

其次，自言自语。跟自己对话。听起来是个有点恐怖的过程，但确实是很有效的。比如你可以自己叙述一下刚才做了什么，准备做什么。或者叙述一件事情，等等。如果觉得自己跟自己说话不是很习惯的话，可以采用有关英语辩论方面的教材。

选出一个话题，然后花几分钟brainstorm一下，然后就像是辩论场上的一辩，进行一下陈词。如果想要训练一下自己的逻辑思维能力的话，可以正方反方都说，我试过，是很考验人，但是人格容易分裂。所以大家根据自己的情况慎用吧。

最后说一下临场发挥。

首先是流利度的问题，有些考生十分注重表达的准确性，几乎没有语法错误和使用不当，但是代价就是语速大为下降。其实最能打动考官的还是流利度，所以没有必要为了准确度而牺牲流利度。（当然也不能有过多错误）

其次，就是心态。尽量把考试当作和朋友的闲谈，不必拘泥于形式，越放松越好，即使是很有深度的问题，即使是你一点都不了解到领域，也不用着急。毕竟这不是考验知识的考试，即使你不知道，那就用更地道的语言表示你不知道就好了。

另外，雷一点也是好的。

我的考官是位奶奶，一口英伦腔，那天下午特别热，整个人都特别迟钝，第一部分是一些比较简单比较随意的问题，考官问我，一般来讲你在一年四季分别喜欢做些什么事？然后我就懵了，很奇怪的不知道怎么答了，我决定用一种最简便的方式回答。然后我说，我这个人很内向，喜欢自己呆着，所以一般不随季节变化，全年都宅在寝室看美剧。“ Actually, I am a quite introvert type of person who prefer to keep to myself, so my activities don’t vary a lot according to the change of seasons.In terms activities, generally speaking, I just stay in my dormitory watching American movie series.我看着她的表情，我觉得好像回答的有点跑偏了。然后是话题卡，是家庭问题，不同generation的人生活在一起对孩子的成长有什么好处益处之类。考官让我从描述一个具体的你想要与其共度时光的家庭说起，我讲了一个小说里的家庭，有点忧伤的故事，很久前看的了，都记不清了，但是话题卡部分不能有停顿，而我就快想不起来了，但考官还是没有问下一个问题的意思，讲到比较悲伤的部分，记忆断点的部分，然后，我说(痛苦状）“You know what.....It really gonna break my heart if I keep on talking about this.“（不能再讲了，再讲下去我的心都碎了）考官说：“oh，sweetie，just stop here.Let's move on.”

最最最后，考试结束的时候，粲然一笑，说 Thank you for being such a nice person。

最后还是要谈一下心态的问题。我觉得，相对于托福，GRE这类考试。雅思更加科学，也更加考验我们的真实水平。我这次参加考试基本上是零压力。因为考到6.5就大功告成，再加上平时课业很繁重，所以并没有十分上心，机经没来得及看，口语只是看了看口语老师介绍的题型，并没有写模板。自己课下没有做多少题，甚至是没有做一套完整的题目，在考试前一天，我觉得应该做一套题，但是当时自习回来很疲惫，于是作罢。毕竟不是留学申请式的雅思考试，如果真要准备留学申请的话，估计会在大四的时候重新再考一次。

更巧的是，我的考点恰好在北京语言大学，所以感觉相当亲切，哈哈，可以算是东道主了吧，当时还考虑要不要到天津考，据说那里口语分会比北京高，后来想想也作罢了。在自己的学校考回减轻很多压力。当时考试的时候，带着一种新鲜的体验的心态，更像是一种自我检验，所以心态比较积极。

虽然准备不多，看上去比较轻松，但是我对新东方的课上时间把握得很好。可以说，老师讲的每一道题目的来龙去脉我都十分清楚，并且思路啊什么的都有详实的笔记，真正做到老师讲的，我都明白了。上课的第二天大概会花20分钟复习一下昨天的笔记，周末的时候会花一到两个小时针对难点找到相应的题目进行训练。最最重要的，就是课堂的集中精力。自己的训练，绝对要依据老师的思路和笔记逐个突破，机械性的复习不会有任何提高。恩，大概就是这些了，口语部分说的有些太多的了，呵呵，可能是因为我最近新交了一个很

投契的语伴的关系吧。作为一个英语专业大二的学生，作为一个在大学已经学了两年英语的人，8分，实在是太平常了。毕竟，除了英语，什么都不学。如果考了8.5的话，那可能还算合格。就写到这里吧，希望对大家有帮助，而且，还要真诚的感谢郑老师，在您的写作课收获得的远超过技巧，更多的是一种能力和态度。

第四篇：雅思8分万能作文

1.rang from5% to just over 10% / interestingly / present(v.展现，表现)/ follow closely behind(用于表示相近数据)/ make somewhat lesser contributions in(e.g.Russia and Germany are making ~ in steel production at 72 million and 47 million tons respectively.表示占图中比重)/ the greatest proportion was recorded as happening at public displays in 1995,at 50%(at 对信息的附加说明)/ remained relatively stable / as reflected in this graph / After the initial stage of …(与After…等价)/ Conversely / vice versa(adv.反之亦然)/

2.Not surprisingly, British adolescents are rated(vt.评估 vi.被评价)as the

highest television viewers, spending 800 hours per annum, which is by far the cheapest and most accessible means of entertainment listed in this table.3.Consistent with the data in the first pie chart, the entire body of the world's water sources is predominantly made up of fresh water with only a small quantity of salt water making up the remainder(用于第二段开头)

4.China, on the other hand, far outweighs the other two countries in its use of water for industry with 85% being the figure recorded.(with 的复合结构使用)

5.According to the graphic data, we can discern that land used for industry sectors is quite evenly spread in the…

6.Crops followed by farming occupy far more land for these two major industry areas

7.notwithstanding(尽管……还是)this trend,(用于转折)

8.If we look closer at the bar graph we can discern that the biggest producers of steel are located(表达现象产生于……)in north east Asia, with china producing 218 million tons followed by japan's124 million tons(with 复合结构，非谓语同时传递两个信息)[用于第二段开头]

9.Remarkably, however, the price shot(shoot)up to(高达)between four and five hundred dollars.10.Since than it has been a losing battle to maintain the price of steel with figures slipping dramatically in 1993 to 270 dollars per ton, only to make

regains(转折，与maintain 成分并列)in 1995 and in 2000.(对文中多个细节转折特征的概述)

11.China's two most prestigious(a.有名望的，有威信的)cities, Shanghai and Beijing(用插入语补充), have undergone(v.经受)rapid growth surge(vi./ n.蜂拥而出；猛增)in population according to the graphs.12.hovered(vi.翱翔，盘旋；徘徊)around the five million mark with the number of shanghai's inhabitants slightly surpassing that of Beijing’s urban population standing at a staggering twenty nine million almost ten million more people than the number presently(ad.现在，目前)residing(与living 替换)in Shanghai.13.Mumbai, one of India’s largest cities, was leading in the race for urban population in 1990 with almost ten million inhabitants.However, it has fallen behind the current leader, Beijing, with a population of twenty four million being recorded in 2004.(描述了不同时期的两幅图中同一事物的变化)

14.What is notable, however, is that the ratio of accidents occurring in the different places has shifted quite dramatically in some instances(n.实例，情况，场合)

15.If we compare the ratios between the four industrial sectors, founded in the four pie charts presented here, the eastern and southern charts show the most significant differences.(结尾终结

趋势)

16.Less than half as many accidents involving fireworks, namely 20%(of accidents involving firework 被省略)resulted from family parties in 1990.(比较成分作状语)

17.Furthermore, the remaining 30% of fireworks were split equally

between…and…(描述剩下部分被平均分的情况)

18.However, at around about the 1999-2000 mark things started to change somewhat.(说明此处为拐点)

19.Somewhat surprisingly however, the job of the journalist, dentist and pilot are also on the high end of the stress scale along with a prison officer.20.All other industry sectors presented in the graph rose in varying degrees within the designated time frame presented here

21.The most significant increases/marked increases reach a monumental high of 65% at the turn of the century

22.If we take a closer look at the chart, we discern that(可用于开头或文中)

23.By far, the biggest source of energy used in New Zealand to generate power is hydro dams at 62%.24.However, they did not rate highly as popular consumer items in Australia until the late 1990s and with the turn of the 21st century.25.The number of cases recorded for committal for trail in the UK in 1996, 1998, 2002 far surpassed the number of any other cases

26.There was a steady increase in committal for trail cases reaching just over 120,000 in 2002 which was around 20,000 up(be up on 结构)on 1998 figures and 40000 more than that was recorded in 1996.(同时与1998 和1996 的数据作比较)

27.If we look at the number of …, we can see a steady growth in numbers within the six-year phase from around 10,000 to approximately 18,000

28.Most notably, according to the information in the graph, the growth in… has all but doubled in number from around 19,000 to nearly 38,000 in the same time period

第五篇：雅思写作8分欣赏

虽然雅思写作范文并无背的必要，但是适当的了解一下雅思写作范文还是非常有必要的，为此小编特收集整理了这篇雅思写作8分范文介绍，分享给大家，希望对大家有所帮助，文中观点仅供参考。

What famous place would you like to visit? Use details and reasons to support your response.各人往往会因为自己的出生地不同、家庭条件的不同、相关经历的不同，甚至教育程度的不同而在选择旅游地方面呈现出极大的不同。出生纽约的人可能不会再对纽约感兴趣，因为一切的一切都太熟悉了;来自经济状况较差家庭的孩子可能无力选择遥远的地方游历;在东京工作了多年的人士肯定希望能够到日本东京以外的地方看一看;历史遗迹众多的地方大概不会吸引多少小学毕业的人士。。。，现实往往就是如此。就我个人各方面的情况而言，我现在能够想到的自己最想去的地方就是中国的西安，主要原因就是我还从来没有到过那里。

Different people might choose to visit different places due to their different places of birth, family conditions, relevant experiences, and even different levels of education.People who were born in New York are less likely to be interested in New York any more for the simple reason that everything is just too familiar already.Children from less well-off families might find it difficult to afford a visit to a faraway place.Those who have been working in Tokyo for years are surely looking forward to touring around places out of town.Places with numerous sites of historical interest may not be so appealing to people with only a primary school education.Things are just like this in our real life.With all aspects considered, the most desirable place that I can think of going to at present is Xi’an in China for the simple reason that I have never been yet.我希望去我没有去过的地方。西安作为中国的历史文化名城拥有几千年的历史。从中国成为一个统一的国家-秦朝开始，这个地方一直是后续各个朝代的首都，因此，这里汇聚了众多的历史文化遗迹。参观这些遗迹可以让我亲身感受到中国的过去是什么样子的，过去的人们是怎样生活的。很早就听说过西安的秦始皇兵马俑，也看过相关的照片：规模宏大，绝无仅有!可惜从来没有亲眼看看，这不能不说是一种极大的遗憾，所以，我不想为自己的一生留下这种遗憾。

Firstly, I would like to visit places where I have never been to.Xi’an, as a famous city with profound historical and cultural significance in China, enjoys a history that can be dated back to several thousand years ago.From the first dynasty when China became a unified country, namely the Qin Dynasty, this place was the capital of successive dynasties, thus it has many a site of historical and cultural heritage.As the saying goes: If you want to acquire a sense of history about China, visit Xi’an.A visit to these heritages, I am sure, will let me learn about what China was like in the past and how people lived at ancient times.I’ve long heard of the famous Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of the First Emperor—Qin Shihuang, and have seen relevant pictures of it: really grand and exquisite, next to none in the world.However, I have never seen it on site with my own eyes, which could be a kind of regret.Therefore, I want to have this dream of mine realized at the earliest possible time.其次，我希望品尝一下西安的地方美食。早就听说过西安的美食独具特色，与我们家乡的饭菜是完全不同的两个风味。很多去过西安的人都在讲那里的饭菜怎样怎样好吃，特别是什么什么尤为味美，大有不尝一尝便遗憾终生的意思。所以，我选择去西安游历的目的之二就是为了去大饱一次口福。

Secondly, I would like to try the local delicacies of Xi’an.I was long told about the unique flavor of the local cuisine there, which is so different from the food cooked in my hometown.Moreover, many people who were back from Xi’an are commenting so much favorably on the

food there and are actually making no effort to hide their liking of certain dishes, giving me the impression that it would be a regret-whole-life thing if one does not try them in person.So on and so forth, this makes another reason which urges me to go to Xi’an for a visit.当然，我没去过的地方还有太多太多，包括国内的、国外的，比如四川、重庆、新疆、西藏、巴黎、柏林等等，它们也都各有其特色，在条件许可的情况下，我肯定也会逐渐去一一游览的，但近期，我只想先去西安。

Of course, there are countless places that I have never been to, both at home and abroad: Sichuan, Chongqing, Xijiang, Tibet, Paris, Berlin, to name just a few.I know to the best of my knowledge that they all have their distinct features which hold so much attraction to me and I will definitely visit all of them when conditions allow.However, for the time being, I just want to go to Xi’an.以上便是我选择去西安游览的两个主要原因，不管别人会怎么想，最起码，我就是这样认为的。

Above are two main reasons for me to have decided to visit Xi’an.Whatever others may think, for me alone, they do make sense.