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I ELTS WritingTest FormatWriting Module lasts 60 minutes.Two tasks:-Task 1 20 minutes, 150 words.Task 2 40 minutes, 250 words.Words are counted by the examiners, so dont write too many or too few words.Tip - learn how many words you usually write on a line, and how many lines = 150 and 250 words, so you dont waste time counting words in the test. Test Format and Tasks - Answers Answers Must be written on the answer sheet. Must be written in full. Notes are not acceptable as answers. Notes may be made on the question paper, but cannot be taken from the test room.Test Format and Tasks Task 1 Task 1: (20 minutes, 150 words) Interpret a diagram or table, and present the information in your own words. Organise, present and possibly compare data e.g. money people spend on different forms of entertainment. Describe stages of a procedure or process e.g. the stages of human evolution. Describe on object or event or series of events e.g. How the water cycle works. Explain how something works e.g. How a car engine works.Test Format and Tasks Task 2 Task 2 (40 minutes, 250 words) presented with a point of view or argument or problem. Present and justify an opinion e.g. Do you think trial by jury should be used in all criminal cases? Compare and contrast evidence, opinions and implications e.g. How effective is it to reward good work with extra money? Evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or an argument e.g. Failure shows desire wasnt strong enough. To what extent do you agree? 2009 年雅思写作趋势2009年将持续这一走势：小作文重点关注Bar chart, Table 和流程图；大作文平行准备五大主题：教育、旅游运输环保、政府、科技和犯罪。 09.08.22News media is more influential nowadays, some people think it is a negative development, to what extent do you agree or disagree？09.03.5Newspapers have become an enormous influence on peoples ideas and opinions. Why is this the case?09.08.08 The development of technology changes the way people interact with each other. In which way does it change the types of relationship that people make? Does it have positive or negative effect on the development ?08.07.24 Some people think that in modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each other. But others say that individuals are becoming more independent on each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion09.07.23Some think that 21 century are providing opportunities for us to make some positive changes. To what extent do you agree or disagree? And what kind of changes will be provided?05.05.21 People are optimistic about the 21st century and many of them think it is a good opportunity to find positive changes in future. How do you think of their optimism? What would you like to change in the 21st century?09.08.13The subjects and lesson contents are decided by the authorities such as the government. Some people argue that teachers should make the choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 06.09.16Some people think that the government should decide the subject for students to study in university. Others believe that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2008.9.13Many people think it is important to protect the environment, but they make no effort on it themselves. Why is it and whats your opinion?04.02.28Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual to address. We have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2009.2.21 Some think that these environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve while other think that individuals cannot solve these environmental problems unless they make some action. Do you agree or disagree?2008.11.25Some people think thateconomic progress is the only way to measure a countrys success, while others think that there are other factors which can be used to measure a countrys success. What are these factors? And among them, which one is more important than others?Version 74Some people say that the best measurement of a countrys success is the quality of life people enjoy. Others argue that a prosperous economy is the key factor in a countrys success. Which opinion do you prefer? 2007.12.4 Some people think that giving aids to poorer countries has more negative impacts than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Version 100Some people think that it is a moral obligation for developed courtiers to provide international aid to developing countries, while others worry that the aid might possibly be misused by the government of the poor countries and could not actually help the poor people to improve their living standard. What is your opinion? 20090207 Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than the financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?20090627 Developing countries require international organizations help. Some people think that financial aid is important. However, others believe that practical aid and advice is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.雅思写作可以从这些方面考虑1 Individual government society2 Material Spiritual 3 Theoretical Practical 4 Daily life business 5 short-term long-term 2007.12.8 Some people believe that the main aim of university education is to help graduates find better jobs, while others think that university education has much wider benefits for individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 2007.12.4 Some people think that giving aids to poorer countries has more negative impacts than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2008.4.19 Figures show that some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger.What do you think are the current and future effects of this may be for those countries?人类IndividualCitizenresident在当代In contemporary societyIn present-day societyIn this day and age解决TackleAddressResolvecombat破坏destroyimpairundermine影响Exert influence on Have a bearing on危险hazarddangers明显的apparentevident积极的，好的beneficialAdvantageousFavorabledesirable消极的，坏的undesirabledetrimental 好处和坏处Merits and demeritsAdvantages and disadvantagesStrengths and weaknessesThe upside and the downsidePros and consBoons and banes无处不在的Prevalentpervasive大量的 A host ofA multitude of A vast number of (名词复数)A great deal of A vast amount o f(不可数名词)需要RequireCall for增进，增强，增加，促进，推动，推广，加强Enhance promoteIncrease advance提高人们的环保意识 increase peoples environmental awareness 提高人们的生活水平 enhance peoples living standard 促进科技进步 advance technological progress 促进社会和谐 promote social harmony贫穷的Impoverished/disadvantaged/vulnerable保护preserve富裕的Wealthy/well-off污染contamination 保护环境 Preserve/conserve environment 破坏环境 Undermine the environment 环境保护 Environmental protection/conservation 环境污染 Environmental pollution/contamination 环境友好型 Environment-friendly 可持续发展 Sustainable development重点Will Computers Replace Human Teachers? Individualization VS Standardization 老师可以意识到学生学习中的困难。 Classroom teachers become aware of students learning difficulties. 电脑不能够被调整，不能做个性化的改变 Computers present programs that can not be accommodated. Personalized shifts do not happen. 电脑教学使学生在同一课程上学习，同时，以集体的方式对待他们，个人的差异不能得到区分。 Computer-generated learning places all students in the group onto the same program, at the same point, progressing them as a collective. Individual differences are not recognized.职业教育与全面教育 2007年7月7日 In some countries, schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects, while in other countries, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. For todays world, which system is more appropriate? 2008.6.5（旧题回放） Some people think that university students should specialize in one subject, while others think universities should encourage students to learn a range of subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 课程 curriculum 传授 impart 职业 occupation 学术气氛 academic atmosphere 学院教育 academic education 综合性大学 comprehensive university 专业化知识 specialized knowledge 职业教育传授具体实践的知识给一个人帮助他在某一领域更具有技能。 Vocational education imparts specialized and practical knowledge to a person and helps him/her become skillful in a particular profession 在某一领域更精通必须建立在具体知识的基础上，否则，学生会在某一领域很精通，但在其他的领域就会有所不足。 Specialization in a particular field must be built upon a comprehensive knowledge base. Otherwise, students might achieve outstanding results in certain areas, but in other respects it was still inadequate/insufficient.Technology （Media） Television can exert its strongest social influence in the area of learning and cognitive development. Children have undeveloped minds, which can not conceive the information the same way that adults do.Technology（transportation) Present Situation and Cause: 1 Every day there are many traffic jams everywhere, causing great inconveniences to peoples daily lives. 2 Many drivers do not obey regulation. People lack adequate awareness of the seriousness of traffic problem. Solutions:1. More and Wider roads should be laid down to relieve the traffic congestion. 2 Raise the public awareness of the traffic regulations. Popularize the education of traffic regulations; improve the quality of the citizens.3 Build up better public transporta