2014年7月学习小组"雅思写作互改小组"

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本楼放本月TASK 2 题目

1 Young offenders should be made to do community service rather than be sent to prison. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

2 More and more people are moving from rural areas to cities in search of a better life, but city life has its own problems. What are these problems? Suggest some solutions.

3 Some people believe that governments should give financial support to artists such as painters, sculptors and musicians. Others, however, argue that artists should be funded by other sources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

4 International sports events can help to reduce the tension and prejudice between countries. Do you agree or disagree?

5 Good health is a basic human need. Some people think that healthcare services should be provided by the government rather than by private companies. Do you agree or disagree?

6 In many countries, the proportion of elderly people in the population is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society as a whole? Suggest some solutions.

7 Some people think that parents should spend time reading or telling stories to their children, while others think that children should read by themselves from other sources, such as books, magazines and the Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

8 Schools should only provide subjects that are beneficial to students’ future careers. Other subjects, such as art and sports, are not important. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

9 Distance education delivered over the Internet or television has more advantages than classroom-based education. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

10 Nowadays the news media have greater influence on people’s ideas and opinions than in the past. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?

11  Films and video games that contain violence are popular with young people today. Some people think that these films and video games should be banned, while others believe that they are harmless entertainment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

12 Some people think that employers should be required to employ equal numbers of men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13 Some people think that we live in a consumer society where money and possessions are given too much importance. Others, however, believe that consumer culture plays an important role in improving our lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

14 Nowadays people often buy food transported from other countries. Do you think the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks?

15 Cheap air travel is increasingly popular in the world today. To what extent do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

16 Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed if they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others, however, believe that is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

17 Public museums and art galleries are not necessary because people can see the historical objects and works of art in those places on the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?

18 Governments should spend money on the repairs and maintenance of old buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

19 The time and money spent on the protection of wild animals should be spent on improving human lives instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

20 Individuals cannot do anything to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?