(1)雅思写作出题方式共有六种

第一类 Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Sample: Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

第二类 Causes and solutions or causes and consequences

Sample: In many countries, more and more young people are leaving schools and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.

第三类 What’s your opinion?

Sample: Some people think that universities should provide graduates with knowledge and skills needed in the workplace, while others argue that the main function of universities is to teach students theoretical knowledge. What’s your opinion?

第四类 Do you agree or disagree? or to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Sample: Modern buildings are appearing in large numbers, and some people believe that we should build our buildings in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

第五类 Mixed type

Sample: Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to be made in the new century?

第六类 Comparison

Sample: 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?

(2)2005-2008雅思写作出题方式全攻略

第一类 Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2005年3月19

Some people think that traditional culture can be destroyed by using it as money-making attractions to tourists. However, others believe that it is the only way to save traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2005年4月9

In order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers, but some people think it will result in loss of respect and discipline in classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2005年5月14

Some school leavers go to travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are disadvantages and advantages for their studies?

2005年10月15

Some children in rural places cannot have good schools and medical facilities. To improve this situation, some people suggest that new teachers and doctors should be sent to rural places for several years. Others, however, believe every one has the free right to choose where to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2005 10 29

Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006.3.18

Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students how to judge right and wrong and how to behave well. Some say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006.4 .22

Some people believe that history is little or nothing to people. Others think that people must study history to understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006.4 .29

Some people believe that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. Others think they should be funded by non-government organizations (business, scholarship). Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

2006.5 .27

Some people think that the use of animal for experimentation is cruel. Other think it is good for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006.6 .10

Nowadays some people like to give help to the local community or provide people with direct help. Others prefer to give money to national and international organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2006.6 .24

Some people think that it is beneficial for students to go to private secondary schools, but other people think that it can have a negative effect. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2006 .8.5

Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Other think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2006 .9.2

In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising  to persuade children to buy snacks, toys，and other goods. Parents object such pressure on children. But some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006 .9.16

Some people think students should take the subjects which are decided by the government in the university. Others think that students can apply for the subjects they prefer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006 .10 .29

Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006 .12.16

Some people believe that personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe there are other factors contributing to happiness. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2007.1.20

Some 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.

2007.3.3
Some people think schools should select pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion