二、社会生活

Ⅰ 2011~2018年考题

社会类

1 20110226 Many people believe that countries should produce food for all population to eat and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

2 20110305 Some people believe governments should spend money in saving languages of few speakers from dying out completely, while others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

3 20110312 Competitiveness is a positive quality for people to have among most societies. How does this competitiveness affect individuals? Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?

4 20110820 Some people believe that if the police force carries guns, it would cause a high level of violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

5 20111008 The proportion of older people is increasing steadily. Do you think this is a positive or negative development to society?

6 20120310 In future, the number of old people may be more than young people. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

7 20130406 100 years ago, human race believed we would make continuous progress in all areas of life. Today, some people feel less certain about this. Which areas of progress has human race made? Which areas haven't we developed?

8 20130413 As countries develop, their people tend to live individually or in small family units. In your opinion, what is this cause and what are the effects on society.

9 20130511 Today the quality of life in many big cities is decreasing. What are the causes of this problem? Any measures should be taken to solve it?

10 20130608 Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, while others believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

11 20130921 Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but people have not agreed on what an ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element for a perfect society? How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?

12 20131010 Some people think that giving aids to the poorer countries has more negative effects than the positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13 20131026 A rise in the standard of living in a country seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems might this difference cause? How might the problems be reduced?

14 20131214 Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?

15 20140201 Some people believe that the best way to produce a happier society is to ensure that there are only small differences between the richest and the poorest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

16 20140315 It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17 20140927 In some countries, more and more people choose to live by themselves. What are the causes? Is it a positive or negative trend?

18 20130803 In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?

19 20150704 It is suggested that all the young adults should undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community. Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the community and the young people?

20 20150725 As well as making money, businesses should also take social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?

21 20160319 Some people think health-care should be free for everyone, while others think people should pay for their health-care. What is your opinion?

22 20160416 There are more new towns nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

23 20150110 The positions of leaders or directors in organizations are often older people but some people think it is better to have some young people to be leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

24 20170603 Some people think living in big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

25 20170729 In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

26 20171021 Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government, while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

27 20171102 Some people believe that it is a good idea to continue to work at their old age. Do you agree or disagree?

28 20171104 Some people think that the government should spend money on saving languages that are used by few speakers, while others believe that it is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

29 20171125 As major cities around the world are growing fast, many problems occur. What problems that young people live in cities are caused by continued growth?What solutions do you suggest?

30 20171209 A rise in standard of living in a country seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems might those differences cause? How can these problems be reduced?

31 20171214 In some countries, more and more fathers are staying at home to look after children, while mothers work full time. What are the reasons and is it a positive or negative development?

32 20180201 Figures show that in some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of population aged 15 or younger. What do you think of the current and future effect in those countries?

33 20180505 Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

34 20180524 Children are facing educational, social and commercial pressures. What are the causes of these pressures? What measures should be taken to reduce them?

35 20180913 Some people think that too much money and time have been allocated in scientific researches. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

生活类

1 20110623 Traditional food is being replaced by international fast foods. This has negative effects on family and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2 20110730 Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, but others think people should have freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

3 20111126 People in both developed countries and developing countries are richer for economic growth. Studies show people in developing countries are happier than before while people in developed countries are not. Analyze the reasons and v. what can we learn from it?

4 20111203 Today food travels thousands of miles from the farm to the consumers. Why is the case? Is it a positive or negative trend?

5 20111217 It becomes more popular to find out the history of your family. What are the reasons and do you think it is a positive or negative development?

6 20120204 Some people think young people should follow the tradition of the society, while others think young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

7 20120308 Many people fail to achieve a balance between work and the other parts of life. What causes the situation? How do we overcome this problem?

8 20120421 Some people think that planning for future is wasting time, and it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9 20120616 Nowadays, there is an increasing number of people who do not know their neighbors. What causes this situation? How can we solve this problem?

10 20121206 Nowadays people prefer throwing the broken things away and buying new ones, but people used to repair broken things in the past. Why is that and give your own opinion.

11 20121208 In some countries around the world men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?

12 20130713 The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of fashion in clothes and consumer goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13 20130824 Some people think that in this modern world people are getting dependent of each other, while others think the modern world gets people more independent of each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

14 20131130 More and more people want to buy famous brands with clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

15 20131221 Scientists advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle, but most people continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think it is and what can we do with it?

16 20140215 Some people think success of life is based on hard work and determination but others think there are more important factors like money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

17 20140301 Some people think living in big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

18 2014510 Nowadays, both men and women work full-time. Thus, it is logical for them to share household tasks equally. Do you agree or disagree?

19 20140719 Some people believe that the government has the duty to ensure its citizens to have a healthy diet, while others believe that it is individuals' responsibility to care for their diet and health. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

20 20140809 Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, but others think people should have freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

21 20140904 Now people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose with improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

22 20140906 As major cities continue growing, are there any problems to young people? How can we solve these problems?

23 20141206 Some think “vertical”City , where people live and work in tall buildings is the best, while others think “horizontal” City, where there are few tall buildings is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

24 20141213 Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks which are proved to be scientifically harmful to people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

25 20150314 Some working parents believe child centers can provide the best care for children, while others think other family members like grandparents can do. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

26 20150430 In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

27 20150521 Nowadays men and women in many countries decide to have babies at an older age. What are the reasons? What effects does this trend have on society and family life?

28 20150606 Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in their local community who need it. Others, however, prefer to give money to national and international charitable organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

29 20150702 People do not feel safe either at home or go out. What are the causes? How can we solve it?

30 20150919 Some people think everyone should be a vegetarian, because we do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

31 20160227 In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first months after the birth of their baby. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?

32 20160312 In modern life, it is no longer necessary to use animals as food and in other products like clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

33 20160430 People's shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

34 20170216 Some think “vertical” City, where people live and work in tall buildings is the best, while others think “horizontal” City, where there are few tall buildings is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

35 20170408 In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age than in the past. Why is it? Do advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?

36 20170420 In the past, people lived in the same place for their whole life. However, it is common that people, now, change their living places several times during their life. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?

37 20170513 In some countries, it is possible for people to have a variety of food that has been transported from all over the world. People can enjoy a wide range of food imported from other countries. Is this a positive or negative development?

38 20170603 Some people think living in big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

39 20170916 An increasing number of people change careers and places of residence very often. Is it a positive or negative development?

40 20170921 Some people think that governments should do more to make their citizens eat a healthy diet. Others, however, believe that individuals must take responsibility for their own diet and health. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

41 20180224 As countries developed, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for environment?

42 20180519 In many countries, people like to eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

43 20180623 More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

44 20180719 These days, an increasing number of people in many cities know little about their neighbors and do not have a sense of community. What do you think are the causes? What solutions can you suggest?

45 20180908 Nowadays people always throw old things away. What causes this problem? What effects does the phenomenon lead to?

46 20180915 In many countries nowadays, more and more women have full-time jobs as men, so there is logic that men and women should share the housework tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

47 20180929 Team or group activities can teach more important skills for life than those done alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

48 20181013 In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first months after the birth of their baby. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

49 20181027 Some people think that young people should spend more of their free time at home with their families, and less time outside, while others disagree with this perspective. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

50 20181215 In some cities, there are few controls over the design and construction of new homes and office buildings, so people can build in whatever style they like. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Ⅱ 读题必备词汇、词组

saving languages of few speakers 拯救少数人说的语言

写作例句

The local government establishes a policy aimed at preserving the language of a few speakers in an isolated area in Yunnan Province.

当地政府制定了一项政策旨在保护一种在云南省一个偏远地区很少人使用的语言。

competitiveness n. 竞争力

写作例句

All of these new inventions in our products improve our competitiveness in the target market.

所有的这些在产品方面新的发明提升了我们的产品在目标市场的竞争力。

extended family group 大家族

写作例句

Jane Austin lived in an extended family group with a large number of female cousins who were similar to her.

简·奥斯汀生活在一个大家族，家族中有很多女性的表姐妹跟她很像。

social responsibilities 社会责任

写作例句

Every company should take the social responsibilities to share some of the government's burden.

每个企业都应该承担社会责任，为国家分担一些重担。

traffic and housing problems 交通和住房问题

写作例句

The high increase in the urban population will exert a great impact on medical care, food, traffic and housing problems.

城市人口的迅速增长，将对医疗、食品、交通和住房等方面造成巨大的影响。

Ⅲ 写作基础词汇

Ⅳ 写作高分词汇

Ⅴ 用词实例讲解（3~5个词汇或短语的详解）

hazardous adj. 有危害的

写作例句

Thus, we need to try to inform average citizens of the hazardous consequences of the emission of the polluted gases.

所以,我们需要努力告知大众关于污染气体排放的有害后果。

health risks 健康风险

写作例句

Stress and anxiety are two main reasons causing health risks if employees focus too much on their jobs.

如果雇员过度关注工作，会导致压力和焦虑并因此产生健康风险。

chronic illness 慢性病

写作例句

The increase in chronic illness is brought about by the unhealthy life habits, which are not easily changed in modern people.

慢性病的增加是由人们不健康的生活习惯导致的，对现代的人们来说是不容易改变的。