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重点预习范围：
1 Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2 Some people believe that parents have a great influence on children’s growth but influences from the outside play a more important role. Do you agree or disagree?
3 In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?


4 Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.


5 Some people think that using mobile phones and computers has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


6 Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


7 Some working parents believe childcare centers can provide the best care for children, while others think family members like grandparents can do it better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.


8 Many young people in the workforce today change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you think are the reasons for this？ Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages？


9 The government has the duty to ensure that its citizens have a healthy diet, while others believe this is individuals' responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.


10 Some people say the government should give the health care the first priority, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the taxpayers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.


11 The increase in food production owes much to fertilizers and better machinery, but some people think that it has a negative impact on human health and the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


12 Surveys show that people are living longer in many countries. But increased life expectancy has many implications for aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society?


13 Some people say that governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


14 News media are important in modern society. Why are they so important? Are their influences generally positive or negative?


15 Some people believe that the best way to build a happier society is to ensure that there are only small differences between the richest and poorest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


16 Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


17 Interviews form the basic selecting procedure for most large companies. However, some people think an interview is not a reliable means of choosing who to employ and there are some other better methods of selection. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


18 Nowadays, more and more jobs and task are done by machines which involve hard physical work. Do these effects of this trend outweigh the negative effects?


19 In some countries, there is not enough recycling of waste materials (e.g. paper, glass, and cans). What are the reasons and solutions?


20 The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?


21 Some people think that only the best students should be rewarded. Others, however, think that it is more important to reward students who show improvements. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.


22 In some countries, the role of a mother differs in some ways from the role of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How might parental roles develop in the future?


23 Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


24 Many people nowadays don’t feel safe either when they are at home or go out. What are the reasons? What can we do to solve this problem?


25 More and more people want to study at university, so competition in university places is increasing. Why do more and more people want to study at university? Is it positive or negative?

次点预习范围：
1 The best way for the government to solve traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree？


2 Some think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.


3 In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household tasks equally (eg. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?


4 In most countries，prison is an effective solution for the problem of crime. Some people think it is a more effective solution to provide a better education. To what extent do you agree or disagree？


5 Some people say that arts subject such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


6 Nowadays, most people learn academic studies at university, but others think we should encourage them to learn vocational skills more, do you agree or disagree?


7 Some people believe that computers and the internet carry more weight than traditional education in children’s study. Some others believe that traditional schooling and teachers are still essential and more effective. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.


8 Nowadays, most countries improve the standard of living through economic development. But some social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of the phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?


9 Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?


10 The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce their consumption of fossil fuels, such as gas and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


11 Some people believe the purpose of education is to prepare people to be useful members for society. Others say that the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.


12 Employers should give its staff at least four weeks of holidays a year to make employees do better in their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


13 Some people think adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while others think they should learn from teachers in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.


14 With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such areas？


15 In recent years, many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not local people. Why is the case? What can be done to attract local people?


16 People can live and work anywhere they want to choose because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?


17 Many countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. Why do they think so? What can be done to change their views?


18 Nowadays, there are many television advertisements aimed at children. What are the effects of these advertisements on children? Should TV advertisements be controlled?


19 Some people think it is more important to plant more trees in the open area in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


20 In some countries around the world men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? What are the effects on society and the family?


21 Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government，while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.


22 As well as making money, businesses should also have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?


23 It has been suggested that all young adults should be required to undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community. Would the drawbacks be greater than benefits to the community and the young adults themselves?


24 Scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environments such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?


25 Most leaders and directors of organizations are older people. Some people think it is better to have young people for these positions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2019年3月14日雅思大作文题目：为什么报纸影响力那么大？

Newspapers have an enormous influence on people’s opinions. Why is it the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

解析&审题

本题是关于媒介的，以前很多考题涉及因特网如何取代传统媒体，而本次考题则要求论述传统媒体--报纸为什么对读者有那么大的影响力。

我们可以先承认报纸的读者面在逐渐下降，然后转折回来说其影响力依然巨大：其原因在于人们通常认为报纸是最严肃的媒体，而其他媒体如电视和网络更多是娱乐的媒体。由此我们可以展开论证报纸对大众观点的形成具有重大影响力。

至于这种影响力是好还是坏，显然应该具体情况具体讨论：如果报纸传播的是好的东西，那么其巨大的影响力就是一件好事；若报纸传播的是偏见或错误的东西，那么其影响力就会变成一种坏事。因此报纸的影响力是好还是坏，取决于报纸内容是正确还是错误。

各位烤鸭，你是怎么写的呢？以下请看雅思7分范文。

老师笔记

01

Even though gradually being eclipsed by TV, radio, and more recently the Internet, newspapers are still the dominant source of information for most people, especially in the political and business landscape, and likely to remain in that position for some time to come. This is mainly because newspapers are traditionally thought of as the most serious news channel compared with TV, radio, and the Internet, which are often treated as media of entertainment. Newspapers are generally believed to supply more reliable and balanced information on which many readers form opinions. In a wider mass media system, nothing can beat newspapers in shaping the desires, wants, and thinking of the majority of people. That is why anybody who says that they can predict the death of print journalism may be either a liar or a fool.

尽管报纸逐渐被电视、广播和最近的互联网所取代，但对大多数人来说，报纸仍然是主要的信息来源，尤其是在政治和商业领域，可能会在未来的一段时间内保持这种状态。这主要是因为，与电视、广播和网络相比，传统上大家认为报纸是最严肃的新闻渠道，而后者通常被视为娱乐媒体。人们普遍认为，报纸提供了更可靠和更平衡的信息，许多读者根据这些消息对此形成意见。在更广泛的大众媒体系统中，没有什么比报纸更能塑造大多数人的欲望、需求和思想了。这就是为什么如果任何人说他们可以预测印刷业即将死亡，那他不是骗子就是傻瓜。

解析

（1）本段讨论为什么报纸具有那么大的影响力：传统上认为报纸是严肃的媒体，提供了更可靠和全面的信息，因此对人们形成意见影响巨大。

（2）To be eclipsed by... 被......遮住光芒

（3）Dominant 主要的

（4）Landscape 风景；景观；领域

（5）To be thought of as... 被认为是......

（6）Media of entertainment 娱乐媒体

（7）Balanced 均衡的；全面的

02

The impact of newspapers on public opinion could be good, bad or somewhere in between. To begin with, effects are not the same from one country to the next, or even from one person to the next. The good part is that, since newspapers exercise so vast a power, and the great body of readers take the print stuff seriously, so the influence goes a long way. The bad part is that a number of newspapers are biased due to pressure from owners and investors who intend to make more and more money, which is likely to threaten the independence of some newspapers. In this case, much of what appears in the editorials and comments might be propaganda in politics and businesses.

报纸对公众舆论的影响可能是好的，也可能是坏的，或者介于两者之间。首先，报纸影响国与国不一样，甚至个人之间也是不一样的。好的方面是，既然报纸行使如此巨大的权力，广大读者对印刷品的重视程度很高，所以（好的东西）可以广为传播。不好的方面是，很多报纸由于受想赚更多钱的业主和投资者的压力而变得不公正，这可能会威胁到一些报纸的独立性。在这种情况下，出现在社论和评论栏中很多东西可能都是政治和商业宣传。

解析

(1) 本段讨论报纸对人们影响巨大的好处和坏处：好处是好的东西可以传播很远；坏处是有些报纸是不公正的。

(2) Impact 冲击力，影响

(3) Somewhere in between 介于两者之间

(4) Exercise vast power on... 对......产生巨大的影响

(5) Take...seriously 认真对待......

(6) Threaten 威胁

(7) Propaganda 宣传

03

To sum up, the role newspapers play in the modern society is unique when it comes to having the power to influence people’s opinions. To what extent that influence is positive or negative may depend on whether a newspaper is independent or biased.

综上所述，报纸在现代社会中所扮演的角色，在影响人们意见的力量方面是的。这种影响在多大程度上是积极的还是消极的，可能取决于关于报纸是独立的还是有偏见的。

解析

(1) 本段是结论：首先总结报纸的影响力，然后提出是好是坏取决于报纸的好坏。

(2) Unique 的

(3) To what extent 在何种程度上

7分范文

Even though gradually being eclipsed by TV, radio, and more recently the Internet, newspapers are still the dominant source of information for most people, especially in the political and business landscape, and likely to remain in that position for some time to come. This is mainly because newspapers are traditionally thought of as the most serious news channel compared with TV, radio, and the Internet, which are often treated as media of entertainment. Newspapers are generally believed to supply more reliable and balanced information on which many readers form opinions. In a wider mass media system, nothing can beat newspapers in shaping the desires, wants, and thinking of the majority of people. That is why anybody who says that they can predict the death of print journalism may be either a liar or a fool.

The impact of newspapers on public opinion could be good, bad or somewhere in between. To begin with, effects are not the same from one country to the next, or even from one person to the next. The good part is that, since newspapers exercise so vast a power, and the great body of readers take the print stuff seriously, so the influence goes a long way. The bad part is that a number of newspapers are biased due to pressure from owners and investors who intend to make more and more money, which is likely to threaten the independence of some newspapers. In this case, much of what appears in the editorials and comments might be propaganda in politics and businesses.

To sum up, the role newspapers play in the modern society is unique when it comes to having the power to influence people’s opinions. To what extent that influence is positive or negative may depend on whether a newspaper is independent or biased.

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建议背诵的句子

1. Even though gradually being eclipsed by TV, radio, and more recently the Internet, newspapers are still the dominant source of information for most people, especially in the political and business landscape, and likely to remain in that position for some time to come.

尽管报纸逐渐被电视、广播和最近的互联网所取代，但对大多数人来说，报纸仍然是主要的信息来源，尤其是在政治和商业领域，可能会在未来的一段时间内保持这种状态。

2. This is mainly because newspapers are traditionally thought of as the most serious news channel compared with TV, radio, and the Internet, which are often treated as media of entertainment.

这主要是因为，与电视、广播和网络相比，传统上大家认为报纸是最严肃的新闻渠道，而后者通常被视为娱乐媒体。

3. That is why anybody who says that they can predict the death of print journalism may be either a liar or a fool.

这就是为什么如果任何人说他们可以预测印刷业即将死亡，那他不是骗子就是傻瓜。

4. The bad part is that a number of newspapers are biased due to pressure from owners and investors who intend to make more and more money, which is likely to threaten the independence of some newspapers.

不好的方面是，很多报纸由于受想赚更多钱的业主和投资者的压力而变得不公正，这可能会威胁到一些报纸的独立性。

5. To what extent that influence is positive or negative may depend on whether a newspaper is independent or biased.

这种影响在多大程度上是积极的还是消极的，可能取决于关于报纸是独立的还是有偏见的。