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Section One 大作文（Task 2）

一、教育

Ⅰ 2011~2018年考题

1 20110310 In some countries, children start school at the age of seven, so they could have more time to build a relationship with their parents. In other countries, however, some think that children should start school as young as possible. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2 20110528 Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students how to distinguish right from wrong so that they can behave well, while others think that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

3 20110728 In schools and universities, some girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose to study science. Why might this be the case? Do you think this trend should be changed?

4 20110813 Some people think that the main purpose of school is to turn children to good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. Towhatextentdoyouagreeordisagreewiththis statement?

5 20110825 Higher education is funded in several ways: all costs paid by the government; all costs paid by students; all costs paid by students with a government loan which must be repaid after graduation. What are the advantages of these options? Which is your choice?

6 20110903 Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or any similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

7 20110917 Some people think that some subjects such as math and philosophy are difficult to some students, so people should take them as selective rather than compulsory. Do you agree or disagree?

8 20120225 University students need to spend a lot of time on studying, but it is also essential for them to be involved in other extracurricular activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9 20120712 It is better for students to live for away from home while studying at university than to live at home with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10 20121108 We have three important parts of education: reading, writing and math. Some people think every child will benefit from a fourth skill added to the list: computer skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11 20130112 In some countries, the parents expect children to spend long time in studying both in and after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society that they live in?

12 20130119 Caring for children is probably the most important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take the childcare training courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13 20130223 Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society?

14 20130302 Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

15 20130309 Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career, while others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

16 20130427 Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge,while other people think that they should learn only a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

17 20130615 Some people think that family has the most powerful influence on children's development. Other people, however, believe that other media (such as television, friends and music etc.)have greater influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

18 20130622 It is believed that secondary school children should study international news as one of their school subjects, while others think that this is a waste of school time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

19 20130817 In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in some others, the government pays for them. Do you think the advantages that the government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages?

20 20131121 To get better education, it is encouraged to live in another country to study its language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

21 20140118 Children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to school. What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?

22 20140222 Children's education is expensive and the government of some countries pays some of or all of the costs. Do the advantages that the government pays for the cost outweigh the disadvantages?

23 20140308 Some people think that all young people should be required to stay in full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

24 20140412 Some people think the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society, while others think the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

25 20140517 Children can learn effectively from watching television. Therefore children should be encouraged to watch television regularly both at home and at school. Do you agree or disagree?

26 20140524 Many young people leave school with a negative attitude. What are the reasons? How can we encourage young people to study?

27 20140619 Some people think that adults should learn practical skills such as computer skills by themselves, while others believe that learning from a teacher in a classroom is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

28 20141204 Some people think that it is better to teach students language in small classes, while others think that the number of students does not matter. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

29 20141220 Some people think painting and drawing are as important as other subjects; they should be compulsory in high school education. Do you agree or disagree?

30 20150228 In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

31 20150418 Some people think only students who achieve the best academic results should be rewarded, while others think it is more important to reward students who show improvement. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

32 20150516 Some people think many schools should encourage students to evaluate and criticize their teachers in order to improve the quality of education, while others think this will lead to the loss of respect for teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

33 20150912 Students in school or university learn more from classes of teachers than other resources (e.g. Internet or TV). Do you agree or disagree?

34 20151008 In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which is appropriate in today's world?

35 20151107 School leavers go travelling or work before they go directly to university. Are there more advantages or disadvantages for their studies?

36 20151114 The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

37 20151121 Too much emphasis is put on going to university for academic studies. There fore,some people think we should encourage people to have vocational education since there are not enough qualified businessmen, electricians and plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

38 20160213 In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

39 20160507 Some people think teaching children of different abilities together benefits everyone, while others think intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

40 20170107 Some people think painting and drawing are as important as other subjects; they should be compulsory in high school education. Do you agree or disagree?

41 20170304 Many young people today leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. Why is this case? What can be done to encourage a positive attitude to learning in young people?

42 20170318 Children learn effectively from watching TV,thus they should watch TV regularly both at school and at home. Do you agree or disagree?

43 20170429 Children today find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention in schools. What do you think causes this problem? What do we need to do to solve this problem?

44 20170608 Some people believe that theoretical subjects should not be taught in universities because universities should focus on practical subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

45 20170617 Some people believe that a country can benefit a lot from university education, while others think that sending a large number of young people to university leads to unemployment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

46 20170624 Government funding should only be provided for the best students as scholarships. Other funding of universities should come from student fees and private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

47 20170708 In many parts of the world, children have more freedom than they used to. Is this a positive or negative development?

48 20170715 Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children, while others think parents need not do that as children can read books or watch TV, movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

49 20170803 Students in university should be specialized in one subject rather than to develop a wider range of many different subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

50 20170819 In recent years, pressure on school and university students has been increasing and they are pushed to work very hard from a young age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

51 20170826 Full-time university students should spend a lot of time in studying, but it is essential to be involved in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

52 20171005 It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about culture and people, because people can learn from books, films and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

53 20171014 Some people believe the purpose of education is to prepare people to be useful members for society, while others think that the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

54 20180118 Lectures were used to be a way to teach large numbers of students, but with the technology available for education, there is no longer justification for lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

55 20180426 Some parents can teach their children at home rather than sending their children to the school. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

56 20180802 Some people think modern children's games do not develop a wide range of skills, while traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

57 20180818 Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and children can learn from films, TV, video games and computers instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

58 20180825 Some people think young children should get formal study at school as early as possible. However, others believe that children should not go to school until seven years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

59 20181011 Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, think universities should make it especially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

60 20181117 Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

61 20181208 Some people think that schools should select their pupils according to their academic ability, while others believe that young people with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Ⅱ 读题必备词汇、词组

academic adj. 学术的，学业的

写作例句

The purpose of academic research is to make life more convenient.

学术研究的目的就是使生活更加便利。

固定搭配

academic institution学术机构，研究所

academic performance 学术表现

academic results学术成果

academic research 学术研究

an academic career 学术生涯

selective adj. 选择性的，有选择的；认真挑选的，严格筛选的

写作例句

The arts，such as music and painting, should be selective courses in schools for a well-rounded development.

为了全面发展，艺术课比如音乐或美术应该成为选修课程。

反义词

compulsory adj. 强制性的，强迫的

写作例句

English is a compulsory subject at this level.

英语在这一级别是必修科目。

be involved in 包括……中，被卷入……中，涉及……

写作例句

The figures demonstrate that teens are more involved in group activities and TV watching.

这些数据表明，青少年参与更多是团体活动和看电视。

同义词组

take part in, participate in

extra-curricular activities 课外活动

写作例句

They like to participate in all kinds of extracurricular activities such as summer camps and various interest clubs, which can broaden their horizons and help them make friends with people who have the common hobbies.

他们喜欢参加各种课外活动，比如夏令营和各种兴趣班，因为这些活动可以帮助开阔视野和结交志同道合的朋友。

固定搭配

take part in/ participate in various extra-curricular activities

参加各种课外活动

be required to 被要求

写作例句

I agree that any child can be taught particular skills, but to be really good at music, art or sports, some natural talent is required.

我认为，孩子可以后天习得一些特殊的技能，但是真是想在音乐、艺术或体育等领域表现优异，还是需要一些天赋的。

同义词组

be asked to

concentrate on 集中精力于……

写作例句

Many young students tend to lack adequate self-control, and without teachers' supervision, they cannot concentrate on their studies.

许多年轻学生，缺乏自制力；如果没有老师的监督，他们不会集中精力在学习上。

同义词组

focus on, pay more attention to…

achieve personal ambitions实现个人抱负

写作例句

Those who are absorbed in their studies can achieve personal ambitions more easily.

那些埋头苦学的人更容易实现个人抱负。

cooperate v. 合作，协作

写作例句

Children doing sports activities in schools can learn how to cooperate with others.

在学校参加体育活动的孩子能够学会如何与他人协作。

reward v. 奖励

写作例句

A child can be rewarded for good behavior and punished for bad behavior.

对于孩子好的行为表现要给予奖励，不好的行为要给予惩罚。

instead of而不是

写作例句

It is sometimes argued that the government should invest more money in public facilities instead of wasting money on the arts, such as music and painting.

人们有时候认为，政府应该投更多的钱在公共设施上，而不是把钱浪费在艺术上，比如音乐和绘画。

同义词组

rather than

Ⅲ 写作基础词汇