估计跟雅思还得再相处个两三年.
从高中开始考托福到现在,铁四项,我的阅读从绝望的吊车尾到唯一能看的分,跟经历与变扭的性格分不开干系.
而关于写作,杂学储蓄实在可怜,于是这个list整理常见话题,以便将来对应着思考思考考察考察.
Animals and The Environment
1
The spread of urban areas has led to deforestation and has caused many animal species to become endangered. Environmental groups are urging governments to protect these animals.
What are the benefits of protecting animals? What can governments do to protect animals?
2
Zoos around the world provide people with the opportunity to enjoy and learn about animals that they do not usually have the chance to see. However, despite these benefits, it is unkind to keep animals in zoos.
Do you agree?
3
During the last century, the phenomenal popularity of cars has meant that the world’s environment is now at risk. Some scientists, for example, claim that motor vehicles have been responsible for the temperature of the world rising by several degrees during the last few decades.
What motivates people to buy cars and what can we do to stop people from buying them?
4
The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying up-to-date or fashionable products.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Health and Exercise
1
Compared to our parent’s generation, life has become much more stressful. As a result, stress-related illnesses are on the increase around the world.
Why is stress such a problem in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
2
Traditional medicine, such as acupuncture and herbal remedies, is very popular in some countries. Those who practise traditional medicine claim that it is better than modern medicine in maintaining and improving health.
Do you agree or disagree with this point of view?
3
More children are becoming overweight. Therefore, daily physical education classes should be compulsory in primary and secondary schools. To what extent do you agree?
4
Many people eat fast food regularly.
Why is this the case?
5
Some people think that going to the gym is one of the most important factors in achieving good health.
Do you think that people can be healthy without going to the gym? What other factors contribute towards good health?
6
Some people argue that it is better to exercise alone.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Education
1
Online courses have been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, other students see these courses as a poor substitute for classroom teaching.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
2
Universities are becoming increasingly expensive to operate. In some countries, money from taxation has met these costs. However, this is not always enough to maintain the quality of universities.
What problems can occur when universities do not have enough money? Suggest alternative ways that universities can be funded.
3
Increasingly large numbers of students are undertaking their higher education in other countries. Despite problems such as the financial cost and the difficulty of studying in a foreign language, the benefits of studying overseas are often thought to be greater than the difficulties.
To what extent do you agree?
Government and Society
1
People are living much longer than before, and this creates enormous pressure on government services.
What are some of the effects of a much larger, older population and what can governments do to deal with this problem?
2
Some governments provide financial assistance for retired, unemployed and disabled citizens. In other countries, families provide support for these people.
Discuss both systems and give your own opinion.
Law and Order
1
Teenage offenders should be treated in the same way as adult criminals.
Do you agree?
2
Many governments have laws that ban the sale and use of hard drugs like heroin and cocaine, yet they allow people to freely buy other more socially acceptable drugs like tobacco and alcohol. Laws that prohibit the sale and consumption of ‘hard’ drugs should be applied to other more widely tolerated drugs such as tobacco and alcohol.
What is your opinion?
Transport
1
Public transport should be free.
To what extent do you agree?
Science and Technology
1
Some people say that the Internet is responsible for destroying social skills of teenagers and young adults.
Why do you think the Internet is seen as dangerous in this way and what can we do to ensure that it does not harm the social development of teenagers and young adults?
2
The benefits of computers in modern society far outweigh the disadvantages. What is your opinion?
3
Soon it may be scientifically possible to clone humans. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Travel, Tourism, and Migration
1
Over the past few decades, international travel has become more affordable and many people now choose overseas holidays. As a result, tourism is becoming a profitable industry in many countries. However, despite the benefits, tourism can also create problems.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism?
2
Many people choose to have a holiday in their own country rather than going overseas.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of holidaying in your own country?
3
Every year large numbers of people migrate from one country to another for different reasons.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of migration for the individual and for society as a whole.
Globalisation
1
Due to the influence of world-wide media such as television and computers, the gap between cultures is narrowing. The introduction of this global culture is of great benefit to the world.
To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
2
Citizens of all developed countries should be forced to give a percentage of their income to citizens of poorer countries in order to assist them with basic needs. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Language and Culture
1
It is inevitable that as technology develops traditional cultures must be lost. Technology and tradition are incompatible – you cannot have both together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Art
1
Governments spend large amounts of money on art that not all people enjoy. This money could be better spent on things that benefit the majority of the population.
Do you agree?
Business and Money
1
Some people think that success is mainly measured by how much money a person has.
To what extent do you agree?
Sport
1
Many people argue that the Olympic Games have significant benefits for the host country while others believe they are a waste of money.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
TV, Music, and Media
1
Children are now watching more television than they have ever done before.
What are the possible risks and the benefits of this?
Family and Relationships
1
In many traditional societies, caring for the children is only the mother’s responsibility. More recently, some people have argued that the father’s role should be as important as the mother’s role.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2
In some parts of the world, the popularity of taking a personal DNA test is increasing.
Why do some people want to do this? Is this development positive or negative?
Communication
1
Some people say that the Internet is bringing people together by making the world smaller.
Do you agree that the Internet is making it easier for people to communicate with one another?
Urban Areas
1
Across the world, cities are growing rapidly.
What are the main problems associated with crowded cities?
2
Every year, many people move to large cities to live and work. This is one of the biggest problems in the world today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3
Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. This has led to a general decline in the quality of life in city areas as the environment becomes more crowded and polluted.
Give some reasons why this growth has occurred and suggest some practical solutions to this problem.