2012年雅思写作机经(完整版)

2012年雅思写作机经

1月7日政府类双边讨论题型

Some people think developing countries should invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories to grow their economies. Others think the developing countries should keep large companies out and develop local companies instead.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion

1月12日政府类双边讨论题型

Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since the public can use the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion

1月14日政府类利弊分析题型

Some people think that good health is a basic human need，so medical service should be run by the government instead of profit-making companies.

Do you think the disadvantages of private health care outweigh the advantages?

2月4日抽象类双边讨论题型

Some people think that young people should follow traditions from their society; other people think that young people should be free to behave as individuals.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

2月9日社会与国际问题类同不同意题型

Some people think the spread of multinational companies and globalization produce positive efforts to everyone.

Do you agree or disagree?

2月18日科技类同不同意题型

Some people think that the development of technology has made our life more complex, and the solution is to live a simpler life without that

technology.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2月25日教育类同不同意题型

Full-time university students need to spend a lot of time studying, but it is essential to involve other activities.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3月8日社会与国际问题类原因+对策题型

Many people fail to achieve a balance between work and the other parts of life.

What causes the situation? How to overcome this problem?

3月10日社会与国际问题类利弊分析题型

It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than young people in many countries in the future.

Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

3月17日媒体类利弊分析题型

News media are important in modern society.

Why are they so important? Are their influences generally positive or negative?

3月31日社会与国际问题类双边讨论题型

In some cultures the old age is highly valued; while in some cultures youth is highly valued.

Discuss both and give your opinion

4月12日抽象类利弊分析题型

Ambition is being emphasized i n today’s society.

How important do you think it is for those who want to succeed in their life?

Is it a positive or negative characteristic?

4月14日媒体类同不同意题型

A tendency that the news reported in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive developments is harmful to both the individual and our society.

Do you agree or disagree?

4月21日抽象类同不同意题型

Someone thinks time waste of individual plan and that is important to focus on the present.

Do you agree or disagree?

4月28日环保与动物类同不同意题型

It is no longer necessary that animals should be slaughtered and made into either human foodstuffs or non-foodstuffs, such as fur and medicine.

Do you agree or disagree?

5月10日媒体类同不同意题型

Today, consumers are facing an increasing amount of advertising from competing campaigns.

To what extent do think consumers are influenced by advertisement? What measures can be taken to protect them?

5月12日犯罪类同不同意题型

Some people think sending criminals to prison is an effective way to deal with them; others think education and training are better.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5月19日社会与国际问题类同不同意题型

Food has become cheaper and food production has increased, thanks to enlarged manufacturing capacity, the use of fertilizer and better machinery. However, some believe this will do harm to the health of humans and local community as a whole.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5月26日政府类双边讨论题型

Some people argue that the government should support the funds for the arts, while some other people suggest that the money should be used for public health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion

6月9日媒体类同不同意题型

Some people think news have no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6月14日政府类同不同意题型

Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6月16日社会与国际问题类原因+对策题型

There is an increasing number of people who do not know their neighbors.

What causes this situation? How to solve?

6月30日社会与国际问题类原因+对策题型

Some visitors can learn can accept local culture well when they travel to another country.

How do they do that?

Why some people cannot?

7月7日媒体类同不同意题型

Advertising encourages people to buy in quantity rather than promoting its quality.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7月12日教育类同不同意题型

It is better for students to live away from home, while studying at university than living at home with parents.

Do you agree or disagree?

7月21日社会与国际问题类原因+对策题型

In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic become a problem.

What are the causes of that and what actions could be taken to solve the problem?

7月28日政府类同不同意题型

Some people believe that arts, such as painting and singing, do not directly improve the quality of people's lives that therefore government's money should be spent on other things.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

8月4日媒体类利弊分析题型

In some countries, TV programs are transmitted throughout the day and night.

Is it a positive or negative development?

8月11日教育类原因+对策题型

A large number of young people cannot find a job after leaving school. What problems will youth unemployment cause for individuals and society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people?

8月25日政府类利弊分析题型

Admission to the museum should be free.

Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

9月1日政府类利弊分析题型

Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. Others argue that it would be better if these countries can spend the money on children to take part in sports.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9月6日政府类同不同意题型

Some people believe everyone has the right to get university education, so government should make it free to all people no matter of their financial background.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9月15日政府类同不同意题型

Money for postgraduate research is limited. Therefore some people think financial support from governments should be only provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects.

Do you agree or disagree?

9月22日抽象类原因+对策题型

In some countries, Young people are not only richer but also safer and healthier than ever before. However, they are less happy.

What are the causes and what measures could be taken?

10月11日抽象类双边讨论题型

Some people think personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe this depends on other factors.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

10月13日社会与国际问题类原因+利弊分析题型

We have a mixture of people from different culture and ethnic groups in a country.

Why?

Is this a positive or negative development?

10月20日社会与国际问题类利弊分析题型

Nowadays it is more convenient and easier for people to travel to other countries. (International travel)

Is it development a positive or negative effect?

10月27日媒体类同不同意题型

Advertising discourages us from being different individuals by making us all want to be and look the same.

Do you agree or disagree?

11月3日犯罪类双边讨论题型

Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of their fear of crime. Some people think that more actions can be taken to prevent crimes; while others believe there is little that can be done.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

11月8日科技类同不同意题型

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.

Do you agree or disagree?

11月24日科技类同不同意题型

With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?

12月1日社会与国际问题类利弊分析题型

More and more companies are allowing employees to work from home.

Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

12月6日社会与国际问题类利弊分析题型

Nowadays, people always throw old things away and buy new things, whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used again.

What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects does the phenomenon lead to?

12月8日社会与国际问题类原因+对策题型

In most parts of world, men and women are deciding to have children later in life.

Why do you think this is happening? What effects does the development have on society and family life?

12月15日社会与国际问题类

We live in cities or towns which have museums displaying objects of artistic, historic and cultural value, but people do not visit them. How do you think people do not visit museums in their local areas? What is the importance of museums to the society?

2013雅思写作机经整理

1-5 科技类同不同意题型 Some people think that people who prefer to read for pleasure will have better imagination and language skills than people who like watching TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1-10 抽象类同不同意题型 The most important thing of people's life is his or her work. Without satisfying career, the life is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1-12 教育类利弊分析题型 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? 1-19 教育类同不同意题型 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 courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? 2-2 科技类+教育类双边讨论题型 Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion 2-14 工作类双边讨论题型 Some people believe that young people should be free to choose his or her job, while others think that they should be realistic and think about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

2010年雅思写作真题机经之Task2完整题目汇总

2010年雅思写作真题机经之Task2完整题目汇总（更新至2010年5月29日） 颜炜：2010年雅思写作真题机经之Task2完整题目汇总（更新至2010年5月29日） 2010年1月9日 Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 2010年1月14日 In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research. To what extend do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages. 2010年1月23日 The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider. The rich is growing richer and the poor is growing poorer. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？ 2010年1月30日 Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？ 2010年2月6日 Air travel only benefits the richest people, majority people take no advantage from development of airplane. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2010年2月11日 Some people say politicians promote the development of society. However others believe that it is scientists who have more influence on the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2014+2015年雅思A类写作真题全年汇总

2015年2月28日雅思机经：写作 2.28小作文柱图，大作文是Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages? 2015年2月7日雅思写作机经 大作文： Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not local people. Why? What can be done to attract local people?对于很多博物馆和历史遗迹而言，参观者多有游客，而非本地人，原因何在，如何吸引当地人？ 小作文： 小作文双图，对比2008年英国男女性平均花在Household Activity和在Leisure Activity的时间，单位分钟每天。 G类： 小作文，写求职信,关于volunteer照顾local community的小孩，为什么感兴趣为什么认为自己适合和details of availibility。G类大作文，computer makes the world a better place.同不同意。 2015年1月31日雅思写作机经 雅思A类小作文柱图，大作文Some people argue that too much attention and too many resources are given to protection wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2015年1月29日雅思写作回忆(小鹏哥提供) 小作文：流程图 大作文：利弊讨论;新题出现 Currently, some scientists or travelers like to travel to remote natural environment such as south pole, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. 很多科学家和游客喜欢去遥远的有自然美景的地方旅行，是否利大于弊? 2015年1月17日雅思机经(写作) 小作文：线图sales of books 比较四年的趋势 大作文： Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled strictly, others say that people are free to make as much noise as they wish. Discuss. 作文考了“有些人认为我们应该控制噪音，有些人认为不应该，讨论两个观点，给出你

2011年雅思写作机经(Liu)

2011年雅思写作机经 110108 some people think that robots are very important for humans' future development, others，however，think that robots are dangerous invention that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 110115 Now more and more companies like to employ equal number of men and women workers. Do you think it is positive or negative for social development? 110122 There are an increasing number of anti-social behaviors in recent years; People generally believe that the society is to blame. What do you think the causes are and who is responsible for this? 110127 A Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen at TV and the Internet. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion. G You would like to hold a fellow-students association, write a letter to a classmate, tell: a) detailed date and address b) detailed content c) your own recent development In many countries there are a lot of rubbish (garbage) because more

2019年1-6月A类雅思写作机经

2019年1-6月雅思A类写作机经 2019年1月5号 Task one The chart below shows how four European countries deal with their cities waste in four different ways. Four countries: Netherland，Italy，Spain，UK Four ways：landfill，recycle，biologically treated，burnt Task 2 Some peopl e think the fittest and strongest individuals help to achieve success in sports. Others believe success is much related to mental attitud e. DG 2019年1月12号 Task 1 类型 扇形图 题目 The charts below show the hours male and female workers work a week in government institutions and private companies. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Task 2 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? 2019年1月17号 Task one The chart below shows the number of visitors to the main attractions in a Europe country between 1981 and 2001 Task Two In some countries, peopl e waste a l ot of food which is bought in shops and restaurants. What d o you think are the reasons? What can be d one to solve this problem? 2019年1月26号 Task One

最新全年雅思A类写作题目吐血整理完整版

1/7/2017 流程smoked fish制作过程： 大作文：Art classes, like painting and drawing, are not as important as other subjects, so some people think that it should not be a compulsory subject at high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1/12/2017 小作文：柱状图，四个国家留学申请的人数比例 大作文：Many cities have vehicle-free days, when people are required or encouraged to take a bus, cycle or travel by taxi. Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? 1/14/2017 Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others think that people cannot always expect enjoying jobs because working permanently is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. =20111119=20141025

The best solution to traffic congestion in cities is offering free transport 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012A&G 雅思2012年作文机经 题库

2012 IELTS Writing Task Two 1. A 201 2.1.7 (Discuss) Some people think the developing country should invite large foreign companies to open office and factory to grow their economies. Other people think the developing country should keep the large company out and develop local company instead. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. not think so. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. 3. A 2012.1.12 (Discuss) Some people think that government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since people can access internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your won opinion. 4. A 2012.1.14 (Discuss) Some employers consider social skills as important as good qualification for success in a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 5. A 2012.1.21 (Argue) Many of today's urgent problems can only be solved through international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? can be better off if they are afraid of their teachers, while some people say students can be better of if they are treated as friends by their teachers. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. 7. A 2012.2.4 (Discuss) Some people think that young people should follow the traditional values of their society. Others think that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. What would be the effect to the society? 9. A 2012.2.9 (Argue) Some people think that the spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase in globalization produce positive effects to everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 10. A 2012.2.18 (Argue) Some people think that technologies make our life more complex, and the solution is not to use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? better to grow up in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 12. A 2012.2.25 (Argue) Full-time university students spend much time on study. Some people think that it is essential for them to take some other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年雅思写作机经(完整版)

2012年雅思写作机经 1月7日政府类双边讨论题型 Some people think developing countries should invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories to grow their economies. Others think the developing countries should keep large companies out and develop local companies instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion 1月12日政府类双边讨论题型 Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since the public can use the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion 1月14日政府类利弊分析题型 Some people think that good health is a basic human need，so medical service should be run by the government instead of profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of private health care outweigh the advantages? 2月4日抽象类双边讨论题型 Some people think that young people should follow traditions from their society; other people think that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion 2月9日社会与国际问题类同不同意题型 Some people think the spread of multinational companies and globalization produce positive efforts to everyone. Do you agree or disagree? 2月18日科技类同不同意题型 Some people think that the development of technology has made our life more complex, and the solution is to live a simpler life without that

2012雅思小作文机经

2012-1-7 柱图，比较中国，俄罗斯，美国和澳大利亚四个国家在2001年使用水资源的情况，分别有工业，农业和家庭用水。 2012-1-12 线图，4个汽车生产商从1998至2005年生产汽车的平均花费时间。 2012-1-14 表格，60岁以上人口的比例，6个大洲及全世界的数据，两个时间点，2000年和2050年 2012-1-21 柱图，人们使用网络的情况，4个项目分别为home, library, college和workplace，时间从1998年到2004年。 2012-2-4 柱图，但形式比较新颖，比较两种不同质地的杯子所耗的material。The charts indicate the resoures used to produce disposable cups made up of two different materials----paper and polystyrene. 2012-2-9 线图，比较英国、德国、意大利三个国家观看top-level足球赛的人数Average number of people watching top-level football matches ，从1980年到2004年 2012-2-18 柱图，男女成人识字率literacy rate的比较；全世界平均值，然后是七个地区。 2012-2-25 柱图，某个欧洲国家在2007年旅游的男女人数，分为6种不同的旅游目的。Average number of trips made by men and women by purpose 2012-3-10 表格，六个国家在2003年每千人拥有的手机和个人电脑的数量。mobile phones and personal computers per 1000 people in six countries in 2003 2012-3-17 柱图，3个国家和欧洲平均的full-time和part-time jobs的工作时间对比，三个国家为Greece、Netherland和UK。每组数据分为male和female 2012-3-31 线图，三条曲线，表示三种图书children''s books, educational books, adult fiction的销售额sales volume的变化，时间是从2002年到2006年。动态图 2012-4-12 柱图，横坐标是五个年龄组，每组上面画三根柱子，分别代表不同年龄的人们在饮食、酒店和娱乐方面的支出。几乎类似于剑7-1那个表格题。 2012-4-14 饼图，三个饼，分别代表咖啡的产地（production）、消费量（consumption）和利润（profit）的组成情况。 2012-4-21 柱图，2003-2006年，英国，5个不同年龄组的人使用网络的比例。The percentage of various age groups who use internet in the UK 2012-4-28 柱图，两个柱图，分别代表英格兰（England）和威尔士（Wales）从1700年到2000年的人口（population）和出生率（birth rate）、死亡率（death rate）的变化情况。

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A类小作文：折线图，表格，流程图 G类小作文：抱怨信，咨询信 Almost every country faces the problem of an increasing number of aging individual taking up a huge proportion in the whole population. What are the effects on both individuals as well as the society as a whole? What measure should be taken to prevent those changes?《9分雅思写作》73页 Some people believe that environmental protection is a huge issue for individuals, which ishard-to-solve. However, others believe that the local government as well as the polluting companies should take more responsibilities on the issue. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.《9分雅思写作》113页 In some researches, high tuition fees become the number one reason for people quitting school in some certain groups, so the university should supply free education for all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?《9分雅思写作》39页 Recently, more and more international aids are provided from some rich countries in western world,which helps the poor nations to some extent. Some people believe that financial aid is the most important way to help the developing countries out. Do you think this is a positive or a negative trend?《9分雅思写作》131页 More people choose to schedule their own health plans with the help from professional agency, while the local government wants to draw some basic rules of people’s health care at the same time. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.《9分雅思写作》153页 With the purpose of enriching one’s experience, people would always encounter with some misunderstanding and prejudice during their international tourism. What are the causes for this issue? What measures should be taken to deal with this problem for travelers?《9分雅思写作》243页

2018年上半年雅思A类写作题目吐血整理完整版1

1/6/2018 The maps show changes of a school in 1985 and now. Summarise information and make comparisons when necessary. People in many countries today have a wide range of household goods(e.g. television, microwave ovens and rice cookers) than ever before. Is it a positive or negative development? 1/13/2018 The graphs below show the changes in age structure of population in a European country from 1901 to 1981 and a projection in 2021. Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about dress, while others think the working quality is the most important. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1/18/2018 The chart below shows amount (in tonnes) of coffee and tea imported

to four countries in 2007. Lectures were used in the past with many students. With modern technology available for education, there is no justification for this way of teaching. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1/20/2018 The graphs show the number of yearly visits from France and North America to the U.K., for holiday and business reasons. People are now surrounded by advertising. This both affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2/1/2018 混合型：折线+柱状 折线图：布里斯班和堪培拉平均最高气温和最低气温对比 柱状图：布里斯班和堪培拉平均降水天数的对比 Figures show that in some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of population aged 15 or younger. What do you think the effect of current and future in those countries?

2012雅思写作机经

2012年1月7日 Some people think developing countries should invite foreign companies to open branches, offices and factories to promote their economies. Others say that they should keep the foreign companies out and depend more on their own local companies. Describe both views and give your opinion. 2012年1月12日 Some people believe that governments should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 2012年1月14日 Some people think that social skills are as important as academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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