5月15日的雅思作文真题预测

　　1.Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employers to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 或Recently we are facing increasing number of cars, which poses great threat to the pedestrians and cyclists. Whats more, a lot of parks need to be sacrificed as a result of the construction of railways and superhighways. Do you agree or disagree? What do you think is the best solution to satisfy residents to their hearts content?或In most parts of the world, the volume of traffic is growing at an alarming rate. In the form of an assignment, discuss about the main traffic problems in your country, their causes and possible solutions.

　　2.Some people think it is a waste of time plan for the future, and we should focus on the present. Do you agree or disagree?或Some people think that young people should follow the traditional values of their society. Others think that young people should be free to act as individuals. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.或Individual greed and selfishness has been the basis of the modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respect for the family and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. what is your opinion?

　　3. In some countries, TV programs are transmitted throughout the day and night. Some people think that 24-hour TV transmission is a positive development, while others it is negative. What is your opinion? 或 Nowadays, many people are using mobile phones. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this on individuals and society. 或More and more people are using mobile phone and computer instead of letters. Will letter disappear completely? Agree or disagree? How important of letter writing you think are?

　　4.Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual people 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 with this statement?或 Damage to environment is an inevitable consequence of the improvement in the standard of living. To what degree do you agree or disagree to this position?

　　5.Should governments spend money on art, when they have so many other important issues and concerns? You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.或 Nowadays museums have become more and more important. What are the purposes of places such as museums and how should they be funded?

　　或Creative artists should be given freedom to express their ideas (words, pictures, music and films. However some people think government should take some restriction with them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give your reasons with own knowledge and give examples.

　　6.Some reports have discovered the incidence of violence /crimes committed by young women is increasing. Give possible reasons and and recommendations to the situation. 或Sending criminals to the prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?

　　7. Some people say that people should have different amount of holiday according to their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree to this opinion?或Nowadays there are various methods to relieve the pressure in modern life. Some read or exercise, others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? 或There are different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays? 或Writes an essay considering and assessing arguments for and against the following view: As reading is important for a good education, we should encourage our children to read whatever appeals to them.

　　8.Some people think that children of different abilities should be educated together. Other people think that its better to teach the intelligent children separately and with special treatment. What do you think? use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.或In the past people thought that education was only for young people. Now it is believed that education is for a persons whole life. Do you agree? State with you own experience and specific details. 或A lot of countries have schools that focus only on the males or females. What are the advantages and disadvantages of unisexual schools?

　　9.Some people think teachers have a greater influence than parents in the development of a childs intelligence and social skills. Do you agree or disagree?或Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality continuously, students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on teachers. Others think the respect and discipline in the classroom will disappear. Which opinion do you prefer?或Some people think that examinations have some bad effects on both students and teachers. Some people say they do a good job in the evaluation of the students performance. What is your opinion?

　　10.Some people believe everyone has the right to get university education. To what extent do you agree government should make it free to all people no matter of their financial background? 或Many people believe that the main aim for university education is to help graduates to find better jobs, while some people believe that university education should aim at cultivating students overall abilities. What is your opinion?

　　11.Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?或Some people think that robot technology is very important for our future. Some others believe that robots are a dangerous invention and have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.或 The development of science and technology benefit our life. However, scientists cannot find effective solutions to the problems they created. To what degree do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

　　12.Nowadays there are various methods to relieve the pressure in modern life. Some read or exercise, others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? 或 Since cities have changed a lot, the size of the cities has grown enormously. Discuss the causes and consequence of the enormous size of cities. 或A balanced diet, or eating balanced meals, is the key to a healthy life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.