三、科技
Ⅰ 2011~2018年考题
1 20110108 Some people think that robots are very important for humans' future development. Others, however, think that robots are a dangerous invention that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
2 20110319 Computer technology has become more accessible and cheaper. As a result, people have more freedom to work and study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
3 20111029 Films and computer games containing violence are popular. Some people think they have negative effects on society and should be banned, while others think they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
4 20120218 Some people think that developments of technology have made people's life more complex. While others think it has made life easier. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
5 20120809 Nowadays, mobile phones and the Internet are becoming increasingly popular. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
6 20121020 Nowadays it is easier and more affordable for people to visit other countries. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
7 20121124 With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, the number of people who write letters has decreased. As a result, letter writing will disappear soon. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? How do you think letter writing is important or unimportant?
8 20121201 Nowadays, an increasing number of companies are allowing employees to work at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development for employers and individuals?
9 20130202 Some people think watching television is bad for children in all ways. However, others think it is good for children to get knowledge. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
10 20130323 Human society has made great technological progress in the last hundred years. Some people think this has negative effects on our life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11 20130706 Space travel has been possible for some time and some people think the space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
12 20130718 In modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work and communicate via the Internet without face-to-face contact with one another. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
13 20130829 Some scientists believe that soon computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people think the development has a positive impact, while others think it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
14 20131212 More and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television microwave oven and rice cooker. Is it a positive or negative development?
15 20140426 In most countries, with the widespread of the use of the Internet, people have more freedom to choose to work and study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
16 20141011 More people are using mobile phones and computers to communicate. Therefore people are losing the ability to communicate with each other face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
17 20141122 Online shopping is now replacing shopping in the store.Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
18 2015214 The use of mobile phones is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phones should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19 20150328 Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has had a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20 20151024 Some people think that computer games are bad for children in every aspect. However, others think that playing computer games can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
21 20151212 Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
22 20160331 Today many children spend a lot of time on playing games and little time on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?
23 20170218 Some people think that the development of technology makes people's life more colorful. But others believe that people should choose a simpler life without using technologies. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
24 20170325 Some people believe that children can learn effectively by watching TV and they should be encouraged to watch TV both at home and school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
25 20170330 In the past, people used to store knowledge in the book, but now they store knowledge on the Internet. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
26 20170812 Some groups of people have benefited from the modern communication technology but some people have not benefited at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
27 20171028 Today, people in many countries choose to work and live wherever they like thanks to communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
28 20170930 In most countries, with the widespread use of the Internet, people have more freedom to choose to work and study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
29 20171111 Online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
30 20180106 In many countries, people can buy a wider range of household goods (for example televisions, microwave ovens and rice cookers) than ever before. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
31 20180421 In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and without any face-to-face contact with others. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
32 20180426 Some parents think that they can teach their children at home rather than send to school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
33 20180602 Many people today prefer to socialize online than spend time with their friends in the local community. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Ⅱ 读题必备词汇、词组
have negative effects on 对……有消极影响
写作例句
Watching TV excessively has more negative effects on young children's health.
看电视太长时间对孩子的健康不利。
同义词组
be harmful to, be detrimental to
反义词组
have positive effects on 对……有积极影响
accessible adj. 可使用的，可达到的，可接近的
写作例句
Those documents are not accessible to the public.
公众无法看到那些文件。
The remote desert area is accessible only by helicopter.
只有乘直升机才能进入那片遥远的荒漠地区。
反义词
inaccessible adj. 难以达到的，不可得到的
写作例句
They live in a remote area, inaccessible except by car.
他们住在偏远地区，只能开车去。
transmission n.（电台或电视节目的）播送，（信息的）发送，发射
写作例句
There is a break in television transmission due to a technical fault.
由于技术故障导致电视节目播放中断。
afford v. 买得起，（有时间）做，能做
写作例句
We cannot afford to go abroad this summer.
今年夏天我们没有足够的钱去国外。
同根词
affordable adj. 买得起的，付得起的
affordable housing 买得起的住宅
反义词
unaffordable adj. 买不起的，支付不起的
technological adj. 技术的，科技的
写作例句
Those scientists have made a major technological breakthrough.
那些科学家取得了重大技术突破。
常用搭配
technological advances 科技进步
technological change 科技革新
同根词
technologically adv. 技术地
technologically advanced 技术上先进的
a wide range of household goods各种各样的家用物品
写作例句
Modern technologies make it possible for consumers to buy a wide range of household goods in the supermarket.
当代科技让消费者能够在超市里买到各种各样的家用物品。
freedom n.（指权利、状态）自由
写作例句
Thanks to the automobiles, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown.
由于有了汽车，美国人很快就获得了前所未有的行动自由。
常用搭配
have freedom to do sth. 自由做某事
freedom of speech / thought 言论自由/思想自由
antisocial adj. 反社会的, 不合群的
写作例句
Those teenagers spoilt by their parents tend to perform more antisocial behaviors.
那些被父母宠坏的青少年更容易做出一些反社会行为。
反义词
social adj. 社会的, 群居的
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）
creativity n. 创造力
写作例句
The teacher is capable of stimulating the minds and bring-ing out the creativity in his/her students in classes.
老师能在课堂上激发学生们的想象力和创造力。
supervision n. 监督，监管
写作例句
Many young children tend to lack adequate self-control. Without teachers' supervision, they are likely to ignore their studies.
许多年轻孩子由于缺乏自制力，没有老师的监督，很可能会忽视他们的学习。
sedentary lifestyle 久坐、缺乏运动的生活方式
写作例句
Advocates of this believe that today's sedentary lifestyle and stressful working conditions mean that physical activity is no longer part of either our work or our leisure time.
支持这个观点的人认为当今久坐不动的生活方式和有压力的工作环境意味着体育锻炼不再是我们工作或休闲的一部分了。
distraction n. 干扰
写作例句
In a world filled with distractions and information and devices that do everything, the Kindle's lack of features becomes its greatest asset.
在一个充斥着干扰、信息和各种设备的世界里，Kindle简洁的功能设置成为它的最大资产。