二，教育类话题仍为核心考点
从话题方面看，以往的高频话题依然是今年的主打，如教育与就业、高科技与发展、环境与污染、犯罪问题等。其中教育类话题就占到了全年所有话题的三分之一。教育类话题一直是雅思学术类（ A 类）议论文的考场重点，但 08 年所考察的教育类话题与 07 年的教育类话题相比稍有不同： 07 上半年反复考到教育与高科技的结合，下半年考的多是政策等与教育的关系，而 08 年更侧重于具体的教学方法和青少年的教育问题。前者如 group study 和 study alone 的选择 (08 年 3 月 30 日 ) 、 rote learning 的利弊（ 08 年 12 月 6 日）、 secondary education （ 08 年 1 月 26 日）或者理论与实践课的取舍和就业的关系（ 08 年 7 月 5 日）等；后者主要有小孩利用电视或 PC 学习的利弊 (08 年 5 月 10 日 ) 、是否要完全服从大人或者老师（ 08 年 6 月 21 日）等。
08.01.26
In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
08.05.10
Children can learn efficiently by watching television. Some people think that children should be encouraged to watch TV regularly both at school and at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.06.21
Some people say that children should obey the rules set by their parents and teachers, while other people think children will not be well-prepared for their adult life if they are given too much control. Discuss in both sides and give your opinion.
08.07.05
Some people believe that theoretical subjects (e.g. Maths, Philosophy and Economics) should not be taught in universities because they should focus on practical subjects (e.g. Computer Technology, Accounting....) To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.08.30
Some teachers think it is effective for students to study in a group while others think it is better to study alone. What are the benefits of each way and which one do you think is more effective?
08.12.06
Memorization of information by frequent repetition (rote learning) plays a role in many education systems. Does the usefulness of this method outweigh the limitations?
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