2011年雅思写作机经
110108
some people think that robots are very important for humans' future development, others，however，think that robots are dangerous invention that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
110115
Now more and more companies like to employ equal number of men and women workers. Do you think it is positive or negative for social development?
110122
There are an increasing number of anti-social behaviors in recent years; People generally believe that the society is to blame. What do you think the causes are and who is
responsible for this?
110127
A
Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen at TV and the Internet. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
G
You would like to hold a fellow-students association,
write a letter to a classmate, tell:
a) detailed date and address
b) detailed content
c) your own recent development
In many countries there are a lot of rubbish (garbage) because more
and more people buy
things. What are the cause? In your country, does it have the same problem?
110212
V1. Tourism has not only benefited but also harmed the development of many countries. What
problems does it bring about? How can countries ensure that tourism benefits their own
development?
V2. Tourism is an excellent way to develop country, but it also can cause some harm. How can
a country ensure tourism benefit the development?
V3. How can countries ensure that tourism benefits the development? What can countries do to
make tourism ensure the development？
110217
Some people think that the government should give financial assistance to artists to support the development of arts. Others, however, argue that it is not the best way. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
110219
Some people think women can play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force. Others, however, argue that women are not suited for such kind of work.
Discuss both these views and give own opinion.
110226
Many people believe that counties should produce food for all population eats and import food as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A country should try to produce all the food to its people and import as
little food as possible. Do you agree or disagree?
110305
Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save languages with few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
G类小作文
One of your colleagues will leave your company shortly; therefore, you are going to organize
a farewell party for that colleague. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, you have to say
1. When this party will be held
2. Where this party will take place
3. What kind of food and entertainment you are going to prepare
G类大作文
Increasing level of noise pollution has affected people’s life significantly. What factors
caused this problem? How to solve this problem?
110312
Competitiveness is a positive quality for people to have among most societies. How does this competitiveness affect individuals? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
110319
Around the world, more adults can work at home and more children can study at home, as computer technologies become cheaper and more accessible.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
110402
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However, others think
this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
110416
Many people think it is very important to protect the environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why do you think it is the case? What actions can be done to suggest individuals to protect the environment?
110430
Some people believe that foreign tourists should be charged more than local people to visit the natural and historical attractions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
110507
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, 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 opinion?
110514
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. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (040214, 040522)
110519
The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
issue?
Some people believe instructors should educate students how to judge what is right and wrong and behave well, and others think they should only teach academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that teachers should take the responsibility for the students to judge what is right and wrong and behave well, others feel that teachers should only teach academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
110604
People set news as our knowledge of soci ety, but people don’t make sure how far we trust in journalists. What is your opinion on this? And what qualities do you think journalist should have?
110611
Some people think the government should spend more money on public services rather than waste money on arts (i.e. music and printing). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
G
书信instruction:
You planned to make a tour to Britain with your family. However, the local bus company made
some changes on their services. Write a letter to the company:
(1) describe the detail of the changes;
(2) explain what problems you and your family will have;
(3) give a solution what you want them to do.
Nowadays, more and more people don't wear their national clothes, and the clothes look
almost the same all over the world. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Traditional food is being replaced by international fast foods. This has negative effects on family and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
110625
We are surrounded by all kinds of advertising and this is increasingly influencing our life. Do the positive effects outweigh the negative effects?
110709
Many animal species in the world are becoming extinct nowadays. Some people say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out，while others say we should concentrate more on problems of human beings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
110716
The development of science and technology has a significant impact on people, but people still value artists greatly such as musicians, painters, and writers. What can the arts tell us about life that science cannot?
110730
Some people think that the government should ban all forms of dangerous sports; others believe that people should be free to make decisions for themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
110813
A
Some people think that the main purpose of school is to turn children as good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
G
Playing team sports can teach students not just more than games themselves. What do young
people learn from playing team games? How are they useful in their later life?
110820
Some people believe police officers carrying guns will encourage the higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 110825
Higher education can be funded in several ways including the follows: * all cost paid by government;
* all cost paid by student;
* paid by student using the government load which must be repaid after gruduation.
Discuss the benefits of each way and choose which you think is the best.
110903
The qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
110915
Nowadays a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think this can have negative effects on children and should be banned. Agree or Disagree.
110917
Somebody think that some subjects such as math and philosophy are difficult to some students, so people should take it as selective not compulsory. Do you agree or disagree?
110924
The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest more in young people. Agree or disagree? In what ways should the country
invest in young people?
111008
In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this have more positive or negative effects on the society?
111022
Anyone can post any information on the internet, even it is incorrect. As a result, most of information we received are inaccurate. To what extent you agree or disagree?
111029
Nowadays some films and computer games contain violence, some people say they have negative effects on the society and should be banned. Others think it is just a harmless relaxation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
111105
More government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subjects for the country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
G
Some people think that only staff who worked in a company for a long time should be promoted
to a higher position. what's your opinion?
111117
Someone claims that newspaper is the best way to get latest information because it has more influence than other forms of media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
111119
Some people argue that job satisfaction is important, others believe that job security is more important. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.
111126
Many people in developing countries feel happier than before while many people in developed countries do not feel as happy as used to be. Why? What lesson can you learn from this?
111203
Today foods travel thousands of miles from farms to consumers. Why? Is it a positive or negative trend?
111210
Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give our opinion.
111217
In some parts of the world there is an increasing number of people trying to find out the history of their families. Why? Is this trend a positive or negative development?
1-5 科技类同不同意题型 Some people think that people who prefer to read for pleasure will have better imagination and language skills than people who like watching TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1-10 抽象类同不同意题型 The most important thing of people's life is his or her work. Without satisfying career, the life is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1-12 教育类利弊分析题型 In some countries, the parents expect children to spend long time in studying both in and after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society? 1-19 教育类同不同意题型 Caring for children is probably the most important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take the childcare courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? 2-2 科技类+教育类双边讨论题型 Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion 2-14 工作类双边讨论题型 Some people believe that young people should be free to choose his or her job, while others think that they should be realistic and think about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
2010年雅思写作真题机经之Task2完整题目汇总（更新至2010年5月29日） 颜炜：2010年雅思写作真题机经之Task2完整题目汇总（更新至2010年5月29日） 2010年1月9日 Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 2010年1月14日 In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research. To what extend do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages. 2010年1月23日 The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider. The rich is growing richer and the poor is growing poorer. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？ 2010年1月30日 Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem？ 2010年2月6日 Air travel only benefits the richest people, majority people take no advantage from development of airplane. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2010年2月11日 Some people say politicians promote the development of society. However others believe that it is scientists who have more influence on the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2015年2月28日雅思机经：写作 2.28小作文柱图，大作文是Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages? 2015年2月7日雅思写作机经 大作文： Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not local people. Why? What can be done to attract local people?对于很多博物馆和历史遗迹而言，参观者多有游客，而非本地人，原因何在，如何吸引当地人？ 小作文： 小作文双图，对比2008年英国男女性平均花在Household Activity和在Leisure Activity的时间，单位分钟每天。 G类： 小作文，写求职信,关于volunteer照顾local community的小孩，为什么感兴趣为什么认为自己适合和details of availibility。G类大作文，computer makes the world a better place.同不同意。 2015年1月31日雅思写作机经 雅思A类小作文柱图，大作文Some people argue that too much attention and too many resources are given to protection wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2015年1月29日雅思写作回忆(小鹏哥提供) 小作文：流程图 大作文：利弊讨论;新题出现 Currently, some scientists or travelers like to travel to remote natural environment such as south pole, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. 很多科学家和游客喜欢去遥远的有自然美景的地方旅行，是否利大于弊? 2015年1月17日雅思机经(写作) 小作文：线图sales of books 比较四年的趋势 大作文： Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled strictly, others say that people are free to make as much noise as they wish. Discuss. 作文考了“有些人认为我们应该控制噪音，有些人认为不应该，讨论两个观点，给出你
2011年雅思写作机经 110108 some people think that robots are very important for humans' future development, others，however，think that robots are dangerous invention that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 110115 Now more and more companies like to employ equal number of men and women workers. Do you think it is positive or negative for social development? 110122 There are an increasing number of anti-social behaviors in recent years; People generally believe that the society is to blame. What do you think the causes are and who is responsible for this? 110127 A Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen at TV and the Internet. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion. G You would like to hold a fellow-students association, write a letter to a classmate, tell: a) detailed date and address b) detailed content c) your own recent development In many countries there are a lot of rubbish (garbage) because more
2019年1-6月雅思A类写作机经 2019年1月5号 Task one The chart below shows how four European countries deal with their cities waste in four different ways. Four countries: Netherland，Italy，Spain，UK Four ways：landfill，recycle，biologically treated，burnt Task 2 Some peopl e think the fittest and strongest individuals help to achieve success in sports. Others believe success is much related to mental attitud e. DG 2019年1月12号 Task 1 类型 扇形图 题目 The charts below show the hours male and female workers work a week in government institutions and private companies. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2 There are more new towns nowadays, it is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2019年1月17号 Task one The chart below shows the number of visitors to the main attractions in a Europe country between 1981 and 2001 Task Two In some countries, peopl e waste a l ot of food which is bought in shops and restaurants. What d o you think are the reasons? What can be d one to solve this problem? 2019年1月26号 Task One
1/7/2017 流程smoked fish制作过程： 大作文：Art classes, like painting and drawing, are not as important as other subjects, so some people think that it should not be a compulsory subject at high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1/12/2017 小作文：柱状图，四个国家留学申请的人数比例 大作文：Many cities have vehicle-free days, when people are required or encouraged to take a bus, cycle or travel by taxi. Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? 1/14/2017 Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others think that people cannot always expect enjoying jobs because working permanently is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. =20111119=20141025
The best solution to traffic congestion in cities is offering free transport 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2012 IELTS Writing Task Two 1. A 201 2.1.7 (Discuss) Some people think the developing country should invite large foreign companies to open office and factory to grow their economies. Other people think the developing country should keep the large company out and develop local company instead. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. not think so. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. 3. A 2012.1.12 (Discuss) Some people think that government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since people can access internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your won opinion. 4. A 2012.1.14 (Discuss) Some employers consider social skills as important as good qualification for success in a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 5. A 2012.1.21 (Argue) Many of today's urgent problems can only be solved through international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? can be better off if they are afraid of their teachers, while some people say students can be better of if they are treated as friends by their teachers. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. 7. A 2012.2.4 (Discuss) Some people think that young people should follow the traditional values of their society. Others think that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. What would be the effect to the society? 9. A 2012.2.9 (Argue) Some people think that the spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase in globalization produce positive effects to everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 10. A 2012.2.18 (Argue) Some people think that technologies make our life more complex, and the solution is not to use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? better to grow up in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 12. A 2012.2.25 (Argue) Full-time university students spend much time on study. Some people think that it is essential for them to take some other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2012年雅思写作机经 1月7日政府类双边讨论题型 Some people think developing countries should invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories to grow their economies. Others think the developing countries should keep large companies out and develop local companies instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion 1月12日政府类双边讨论题型 Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since the public can use the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion 1月14日政府类利弊分析题型 Some people think that good health is a basic human need，so medical service should be run by the government instead of profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of private health care outweigh the advantages? 2月4日抽象类双边讨论题型 Some people think that young people should follow traditions from their society; other people think that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion 2月9日社会与国际问题类同不同意题型 Some people think the spread of multinational companies and globalization produce positive efforts to everyone. Do you agree or disagree? 2月18日科技类同不同意题型 Some people think that the development of technology has made our life more complex, and the solution is to live a simpler life without that
2012-1-7 柱图，比较中国，俄罗斯，美国和澳大利亚四个国家在2001年使用水资源的情况，分别有工业，农业和家庭用水。 2012-1-12 线图，4个汽车生产商从1998至2005年生产汽车的平均花费时间。 2012-1-14 表格，60岁以上人口的比例，6个大洲及全世界的数据，两个时间点，2000年和2050年 2012-1-21 柱图，人们使用网络的情况，4个项目分别为home, library, college和workplace，时间从1998年到2004年。 2012-2-4 柱图，但形式比较新颖，比较两种不同质地的杯子所耗的material。The charts indicate the resoures used to produce disposable cups made up of two different materials----paper and polystyrene. 2012-2-9 线图，比较英国、德国、意大利三个国家观看top-level足球赛的人数Average number of people watching top-level football matches ，从1980年到2004年 2012-2-18 柱图，男女成人识字率literacy rate的比较；全世界平均值，然后是七个地区。 2012-2-25 柱图，某个欧洲国家在2007年旅游的男女人数，分为6种不同的旅游目的。Average number of trips made by men and women by purpose 2012-3-10 表格，六个国家在2003年每千人拥有的手机和个人电脑的数量。mobile phones and personal computers per 1000 people in six countries in 2003 2012-3-17 柱图，3个国家和欧洲平均的full-time和part-time jobs的工作时间对比，三个国家为Greece、Netherland和UK。每组数据分为male和female 2012-3-31 线图，三条曲线，表示三种图书children''s books, educational books, adult fiction的销售额sales volume的变化，时间是从2002年到2006年。动态图 2012-4-12 柱图，横坐标是五个年龄组，每组上面画三根柱子，分别代表不同年龄的人们在饮食、酒店和娱乐方面的支出。几乎类似于剑7-1那个表格题。 2012-4-14 饼图，三个饼，分别代表咖啡的产地（production）、消费量（consumption）和利润（profit）的组成情况。 2012-4-21 柱图，2003-2006年，英国，5个不同年龄组的人使用网络的比例。The percentage of various age groups who use internet in the UK 2012-4-28 柱图，两个柱图，分别代表英格兰（England）和威尔士（Wales）从1700年到2000年的人口（population）和出生率（birth rate）、死亡率（death rate）的变化情况。
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A类小作文：折线图，表格，流程图 G类小作文：抱怨信，咨询信 Almost every country faces the problem of an increasing number of aging individual taking up a huge proportion in the whole population. What are the effects on both individuals as well as the society as a whole? What measure should be taken to prevent those changes?《9分雅思写作》73页 Some people believe that environmental protection is a huge issue for individuals, which ishard-to-solve. However, others believe that the local government as well as the polluting companies should take more responsibilities on the issue. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.《9分雅思写作》113页 In some researches, high tuition fees become the number one reason for people quitting school in some certain groups, so the university should supply free education for all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?《9分雅思写作》39页 Recently, more and more international aids are provided from some rich countries in western world,which helps the poor nations to some extent. Some people believe that financial aid is the most important way to help the developing countries out. Do you think this is a positive or a negative trend?《9分雅思写作》131页 More people choose to schedule their own health plans with the help from professional agency, while the local government wants to draw some basic rules of people’s health care at the same time. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.《9分雅思写作》153页 With the purpose of enriching one’s experience, people would always encounter with some misunderstanding and prejudice during their international tourism. What are the causes for this issue? What measures should be taken to deal with this problem for travelers?《9分雅思写作》243页
1/6/2018 The maps show changes of a school in 1985 and now. Summarise information and make comparisons when necessary. People in many countries today have a wide range of household goods(e.g. television, microwave ovens and rice cookers) than ever before. Is it a positive or negative development? 1/13/2018 The graphs below show the changes in age structure of population in a European country from 1901 to 1981 and a projection in 2021. Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about dress, while others think the working quality is the most important. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1/18/2018 The chart below shows amount (in tonnes) of coffee and tea imported
to four countries in 2007. Lectures were used in the past with many students. With modern technology available for education, there is no justification for this way of teaching. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 1/20/2018 The graphs show the number of yearly visits from France and North America to the U.K., for holiday and business reasons. People are now surrounded by advertising. This both affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2/1/2018 混合型：折线+柱状 折线图：布里斯班和堪培拉平均最高气温和最低气温对比 柱状图：布里斯班和堪培拉平均降水天数的对比 Figures show that in some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of population aged 15 or younger. What do you think the effect of current and future in those countries?
2012年1月7日 Some people think developing countries should invite foreign companies to open branches, offices and factories to promote their economies. Others say that they should keep the foreign companies out and depend more on their own local companies. Describe both views and give your opinion. 2012年1月12日 Some people believe that governments should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 2012年1月14日 Some people think that social skills are as important as academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2012年1月21日 Most of the urgent problems can only be solved with international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2012年2月4日 Some people think that young people should follow traditions of their society, and others think young people should be free to behave as they will. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 2012年2月9日 The spread of multinational companies and resulting increase of globalization produces positive effects for everyone. To what extent to you agree or disagree? 2012年2月18日 Some people think the technology makes life complex, so we should make the life
2020年3月19日雅思写作机经预测（无忧雅思版）Task1预测 3月19日重点是流程图，柱图！ Task2预测 A类大作文重点注重以下类别：社会与家庭，教育（专业选择）、科学科技、媒体、犯罪，并通过练习预测的写作题目予以强化。 一、教育与学习 Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society? some people think educate children of different abilities together will benefitthem. Others think intelligent children should be taught separately and give specialcourses, discuss both side and give own opinion! (因材施教。拓展：学术教育与是 非观教育、是否该学外语、大学生该博学还是更专业、上不上补习班、一起学还是独自学、老师和家长对孩子的影响、该不该分科、教育竞 赛还是合作) University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some peoplethink universities should encourage their students to study a range of subjectsin addition to their own subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (通才还是专才。拓展：年轻人就业、成年人教育、游学) Some people think young people should go to university to further their educationwhile others think they should been encouraged to work as car mechanics orbuilders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.(教育的
2009-2012年雅思G类（移民类）写作真题汇总 大作文汇总 1． Some people argue that the technology such as mobile phone (cell phone) destroys social interaction. Do you agree or disagree? (100109) 2． Young people have different ideas and attitudes with their parents and grandparents. What are the differences? What problems may be caused? (100211) 3． Many people are moving to big cities. Why is that? Do you think it is a good trend? (100123) 4． Some people argue that the purpose of zoos is only to entertain people. What do you think? What other purposes of zoos? (100220) 5． Wearing fashionable clothes is becoming important today. Is the attitude to wearing fashionable clothes leading to a positive development or negative develo pment? (100306) 6． Some people who failed at school can be highly successful in their adult life. Discuss why does this happen? And what are the main factors to get a successful life? (100320) 7． In some societies, more and more people choose to live on their own. What is the reason for this, and is it a positive or negative trend? (100410) 8． More and more young children have mobile phone. Some people say it is a good thing for them, while others say it is a bad thing. What is your opinion? (100417) 9． In some countries, age of 18 means adults, while in other countries, it should be older. Give your own opinion and talk about the responsibility of an adult. (100520) 10． Travel to and from work has become more difficult for many people, to solve this situation; employers should allow people to do some work at home. What’s your opinion and discuss the advantage and disadvantage. (100605) 11． In many countries, workers over 60 can still be found in the workplace. However, some people think it may cause some social problems and they should get retired. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (100626) 12． People nowadays are more easily influenced by fashion, especially on their clothes and hairstyle. What factors lead to the phenomenon? Is it a positive or negative trend? (100717) 13． Nowadays, some people believe advertising is useful and informative. Others believe advertising gives false information about the products and increase the price of goods, what is your opinion? (100731) 14． Money makes people's life much easier, but too much money can bring problems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having lots of money? (100805) 15． Students in school should learn practical skills such as car maintenance and managing a bank account, as well as the traditional academic subject. Do you agree or disagree? (100821) 16．Schools should teach children good behaviour and introduce ideas of 'right' and 'wrong’. It should not only be left to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (100911) 17． Modern lifestyles make many people hard to lead active and health lives. What are the factors contributing to that? How to suggest the governments and other large companies to help them do more exercise? (100925) 18． In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer just buying what you need. It has been transformed into a form of entertainment. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development? (101009) 19． In some countries, young criminals were not put in prison; instead, they are required to do unpaid work in community. Do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages? (101104)