纵观雅思写作，其来源共有五种方式：1新题初现（近三四年未有同类或近似题目出现） 2原题回放（将三四年内的题目重现）3语义升格（将近三四年所考题目范围扩大）4语义降格（将近三四年所考题目范围缩小）5同类合并（将两道题目进行合并）。
一．07-08雅思写作新题初现
1More and more people use the mobile phone or computer to communicate, and no longer write letters to each other. Some people think the skills of letter writing will soon disappear completely. Do you agree or disagree? How important do you think letter-writing is?
2In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3Lectures were used in the past as an old way of teaching a large number of students. As new technology is now available for education, some people suggest that there is no justification for lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4 Many problems have impacts on the world, so good relationships between different countries are becoming more and more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5 Some people think that money should be saved for one’s retired life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6 Who should pay the costs for higher education: all paid by government, all paid by students, all paid by students using a loan and repaid after graduation. Compare the benefits and choose one you think best.
7 Some employers focus on academic qualifications, paying less attention to life experiences and personal qualities. Why is this phenomenon? Is this development positive or negative?
8 Some experts say that children’s studying English at primary school is better than their studying English at secondary school. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
9 Unemployment is getting increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to get primary education, while others think secondary education is necessary. What’s your opinion?
10 An American film actor once said, “Tomorrow is important and precious.” Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than to the present. Do you agree or disagree?
11 Old generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that it is not helpful for the young generations to prepare for modern life in the future. What’s your opinion?
12 Schools offer a wide range of courses such as physical education, music, economics, philosophy, math, English，geography, physics and history. Among all these subjects, which one do you think is the most important and which one is the least important?
13Figures 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?
二．07-08雅思写作原题回放
1Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to future career.Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion?
2Some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but others say that it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
3It is now possible to perform. everyday tasks as banking, shopping and business transactions without meeting people face-to-face. What are the effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a whole?
4Air transport is increasingly used to export fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people believe that this is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
5Some people believe children spending time on TV, video and PC games is good while others believe that is bad. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
6Some people think to lower the crime rate, criminals should be given longer terms in prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7Some people think imported food exerts positive impacts on our lives. To what extent do you agree?
7 Aircraft uses more fuel than cars and produces more pollution. Some people suggest the non-essential use of aircraft like international travel shoudl be discouraged. Do you agree or disagree?
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