2015年8月至1月雅思写作大作文真题解析

2015年雅思大作文范文总结集如何提分？最根本的一个问题，你是否经常动笔？动笔不是在电脑上打字，也不是看别人的范文，而是拿笔在纸上写一写。

哪怕去默写别人的文章也行。

动笔才是培养语感的唯一途径。

你先把手写得灵活一些，有了语感之后，再谈怎样提分。

接下来有这么几个问题。

1.你的文章意思是否清晰？不要以为自己满纸都是写的英文。

如果把它变成中文拿给你自己看，你可能会哭笑不得。

写文章不能胡言乱语，这是最起码的要求吧。

2.你是否觉得写文章无话可说？提出观点和论据之后，你需要进行展开论证，论证方法包括举例子、作正反对比、解释说明、谈前因后果等等。

3.什么是衔接与连贯？你是否以为就是拼关联词？错！连贯性指的是句子之间和段落之间的意思本身有逻辑，然后使用关联词来衔接。

我给你打个比方：是因为两句话之间存在因果关系，所以你使用了therefore。

而不是因为你使用了therefore，所以这两句话就变成了因果关系。

4.词汇资源是什么？你是否认为拿高分要用大词难词？恰恰相反。

词汇有自己的适用场合，有自己的固定搭配，所以使用常规词汇更靠谱。

不要用一些让老外觉得很别扭的生僻词汇。

什么是考官眼里的高分词汇（less common words）？就是那些很多同学都不会写，但是你写出来之后，很多同学都认识的词。

5.什么叫语法的多样性？前提是语法的准确性。

你的句子能写多复杂，一定要量力而行。

你的句子可以长，但是不要拖沓，更不能失控。

语法多样性方面，无非就是定语从句、状语从句、名词性从句、不定式、分词、动名词、介词、形式主语、形式宾语这些手段。

好文章离不开语法的保驾护航，要想7分以上，你的语法一定要硬。

6.模板能不能用？可以用一些套句把文章的框架搭起来，但是主体部分还是要自己去写。

套句不要太复杂，不要太假，一定要和自己的真实写作水平相匹配（这个你懂的）。

考官并不看重你这些和主题无关的模板句。

模板的作用是什么？是加快你的写作速度，而不是提高你的写作成绩。

2015年1 月10日雅思写作真题The leaders directors of organizations are often older people. But some people say that young people can also be a leader. What do you think?2015年1月17日雅思写作真题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 both view and give your opinion.2015年1月29日雅思写作真题Currently, some scientists or travelers like to travel to remote natural environment such as south pole, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.2015年1月31日雅思写作真题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2月7 日雅思写作真题Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not local people. Why? What can be done to attract local people?2015年2 月12 日雅思写作真题Some people think that the age limit for driving should be increased in order to make driving safer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2015年2月14日雅思写作真题The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile should be banned like smoking.To what extend do agree or disagree?2015年2月28日雅思写作真题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3月12日雅思写作真题some people think that it is more important to plant more trees in open area which in towns and cities than build more housing. To what extend do agree or disagree?2015年3月14日雅思写作真题Some working parents believe childcare centers can provide best care for their children, others believe that family members like grandparents can do a better job. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?2015年3 月21 日雅思写作真题Some people believe famous people's support towards international aids organizations draws the attentions to problems. Others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss bothsides and give your opinion?2015年3月28 日雅思写作真题Some people say that communication by using computers and phones will have side effects on young people's writing and reading skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2015年4月11 日雅思写作真题Older people who need employment have to compete with younger people. What problems will be caused? And what are the solutions?2015年4月18日雅思写作真题Some people think only best students should be rewarded, others think we should reward students who make progress.2015年4月25 日雅思写作真题Young people who commit serious crimes, such as a rubbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2015年4 月30日雅思写作真题how important it is for individuals and countries to think about the future，rather than focusing on the present?2015年5 月9 日雅思写作真题Development of technology cause environmental problems. Some people think people should choose a simpler way of life. Others think that we should use technology tosolve these problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2015年5 月16日雅思写作真题To improve the quality of education, people think that we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2015年5 月21 日雅思写作真题In some countries around the world men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?2015年5月30 日雅思写作真题Some people think that it is more important to plant more trees in open area which in towns and cities than build more housing. To what extend do agree or disagree?2015年6月6 日雅思写作真题Some people think only best students should be rewarded; others think we should reward students who show improvement. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities，the government encourages business to move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?2015年6月18 日雅思写作真题Some people believe famous people's support towards international aids organizations draws the attentions to problems. Others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?2015年6月27 日雅思写作真题Many people nowadays don't feel safe either at home or out.What are the reasons?And what can we do to solve this problem?2015年7月4日雅思写作真题It has been suggested that all young adults should be required toundertake a period of unpaid work helping the people in the community.Would the drawbacks be greater than benefits to the community and theyoung adults themselves?2015年7月11日雅思写作真题Some people think that advertising discourages us from being different individuals, as all people want to do the same and look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2015年7月23日雅思写作真题Some people say government should give the health care the first priorites ，some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the tax payers' money. Discuss.2015年7月25日雅思写作真题As well as making money, businesses should also have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?2015年8月1日雅思写作真题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?2015年8月8日雅思写作真题Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that they are the best people to talk to school students about the danger of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2015年8月13日雅思写作真题International travel sometimes lead people have some prejudices rather than broad minds，why? How to improve the understanding of countries they visit?Some people regard the increasing business and cultural contact between countries as a positive development. Others, however, feel these leading to loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2015年9月3日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of their fear of crimes. Some people believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2015年9月12日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Students in school or university learn more from classes of teachers than other resources (eg Internet or TV), do you agree or disagree?2015年9月19日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Some people think everyone should be a vegetarian, because we do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2015年9月26日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2In some countries there is not enough recycling of waste materials (eg. Paper, glass and cans.) What are the reasons and solutions?2015年10月8日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2In some countries, secondary school aims 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?2015年10月10日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Some people think 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?2015年10月24日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children in every aspect. Others say that playing computer games can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2015年10月24日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children in every aspect. Others say that playing computer games can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2015年10月31日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Some people think people working in creative arts should be financially supported by government. Others think they should find financial support from other resources. Discuss bothsides and give your opinion.2015年11月7日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2A 卷：School leavers g travelling or work before theygo directly to university. Are there more advantages or disadvantages on their study?B 卷：For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2015年11月14日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2题目A：The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?话题：教育题型：观点类题目B：Consumption of the world’s resources (such as oil, fresh water, etc.) is increasing at a dangerous rate. What are the causes of this increased consumption? What can people do to reduce it?话题：能源题型：报告类2015年11月19日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2A卷The government should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?B卷Nowadays, more and more jobs and tasks are done by machines which involve hard physical work. Does these effects of this trend outweigh the negative effects?2015年11月21日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2A卷：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?B卷：Nowadays, most people learn academic study in university, but others think we should encourage to learn vocational skills more, do you agree or disagree?2015年12月3日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Interview is the basic form of selecting procedure for most large companies. Some people think it is unreliable. There are some other better methods. Do you agree or disagree?2015年12月5日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2People are surrounded by many kinds of advertising which can influence their life. Does the positive effect of this trend outweigh negative effects?2015年12月12日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Some people think reading stories in book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2015年12月19日雅思写作真题之雅思大作文TASK2Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed when they are used asmoney-making machines aims at tourists, other people believe that it is the only way to save such conditions in the world today. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.。

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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写作指导:
• 1）注意时态，要用过去时；
• 2）在body段中应先对整体图形做出概括。因为成分较多， 可以先将成分进行分组。例如可以将oil, nuclear, natural gas分成一组，其他成分分成一组。而对于oil, nuclear and natural gas三者占主要成分的summary也可以作为对于该 图的主要分析。继而，可以对这三种成分的变化做出简要 介绍；
一些人认为越来越多的商业和文化交流是一个积极 的发展。而其他人认为这会导致国家个性的消失。讨论 两个观点并且给出你自己的观点。
• 分析：题目的类型属于双边讨论类。话题类型属于全球化 的影响中的文化影响。这是一道老题目，审题要清楚，两 边的观点都要讨论到再给出自己的观点。
• 范文主体思路解析：
• 主体部分一:肯定了越来越紧密的全球交流对商业和文化 都有好处。对商业主要基于利益需要，对文化则能增强对 异国文化的理解并消除误解。
第四段：In my opinion, whether closer global communication will cause demise of national identities rely on different countries. America, as well as Canada and Australia, is marked by their high population mobility, or immigrants, to be more exactly. The culture in these nations is based on other cultures indeed. Therefore, they welcome different countries and it cannot be a problem to them. Also, some countries, like China, India and Britain have their own unique ethic identity and cultural confidence which come from their long history. Global contact will also be acceptable to them. Only to the weak countries, the local government should take steps to protect their vulnerable cultures.

处罚方法选择类
真题回顾
Sending criminals to 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?

处罚方法选择类--积累素材
petty crime 轻罪 felony 重罪 crime of intentional injury/assault 故意伤害罪 first-time offenders初犯者 revert to crime 再次犯罪 abide by the law /comply with the law 遵守法律 law-abiding citizens 守法公民
特殊人群犯罪类--分析思路
主观： • 性格：感性导致极端 （be sensitive to；go extreme）
• 心理：脆弱易受诱惑（fragile，temptation）
• 现状：受教育程度低（lack of higher education）
女性 犯罪
客观： • 历史：地位变化（social status is raised） • 社会：媒体影响（media；violence；pornography）
The rate of young women crimes is rising in the current
society. What are the causes and how to solve it?
特殊人群犯罪类
特殊人群犯罪类--理解题意
例题详解
The rate of young women crimes is rising in the current society. What are the causes and how to solve it?

【Society】2015-1-10The leaders or directors of organizations are often older people. But some people say that young people can also be a leader. To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Society】2015-1-17Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled strictly, others say that people are free to make as much as they wish. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.【Environment& Culture】2015-1-29Nowadays, both scientists and tourists can go to remote natural environments such as the South Pole.Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?【Environment】2015-1-31Some 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?【Culture】2015-2-7Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists rather than local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract local people ?【Society】2015-2-12Some people think that the age limit for driving should be increased in order to make driving safer.To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Society】2015-2-14The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile should be banned like smoking. To what extend do agree or disagree?【Education】2015-2-28Some 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?【Environment】2015-3-12Some people suggest that it is more important to plant more trees on open area than housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Society】2015-3-14Some working parents believe childcare centers can provide best care for children, others think other family members like grandparents can do. Discuss both views and give your opinion.【Society】2015-3-21Some people believe that famous people’s support towards international aids organizations draw the attentions to problems. Others think that celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.【Technology】2015-3-28Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones to communication has had a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. Do you agree or disagree?【Society】2015-4-11Older people who need employment have to compete with younger people. What problems will be caused? And what are the solutions?【Education】2015-4-18Some people believe that only students with best academic results should be rewarded, while others think it is more important to reward students with improvement. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.【Society】2015-4-25Young people who commit serious crimes, such as a rubbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Culture】2015-4-30How important it is for individuals and countries to think about the future，rather than focusing on the present?【Technology & Environment】2015-5-9Developments of technology are causing environmental problems. Some people think the solution is that everyone accepts a simpler life, while others believe that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.【Education】2015-5-16Many schools encourage students to evaluate and criticize their teachers in order to improve the quality of education while others say this will lead to loss of respect for teachers.【Society】2015-5-21People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?【Society】2015-5-30Nowadays men and women in many countries decide to have babies at an older age. What are the reasons? What effects does this trend have on society and family life?【Education】2015-6-6More and more people want to study at university, so competition of university places is increasing. Why more and more people want to study at university? Is it positive or negative? 2015年6月6日【Government & Environment】2015年6月13日Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities，the government encourages business move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?【Technology】2015年6月18日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?【Society】2015年6月27日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?【Society &Education】2015年7月4日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?【Society】2015年7月11日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?【Government】2015年7月23日Some people say government should give the health care the first priorites , some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the tax payers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.【Society】2015-7-25As well as making money, businesses should also have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?【Environment】2015-8-1The 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?【Society】2015-8-8Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that they are the best people to talk to school students the danger of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?【Culture】2015-8-13International travel makes people more prejudiced rather than broad-minded. Why? How to improve the understanding of countries they visit?【Culture】2015-8-29Some people regard the increasing business and cultural contact between countries as a positive development. Others, however, feel these leading to loss of national identities. Discuss both views and gove your opinion.【Society】2015-9-3Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of their fear of crime. Some people believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.【Education】2015-9-12Students in school or university learn more from classes of teachers than other resources (e.g. Internet or TV), do you agree or disagree?【Culture】2015-9-19Some people think everyone should be a vegetarian, because we do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Environment】2015-9-26In some countries there is not enough recycling of waste materials (e.g. paper, glass and cans). What are the reasons and solutions?Education2015-10-8In 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?Government2015-10-10Some people governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extend do you agree or disagree?Education2015-10-24Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children in eery aspect. Others say that playing computer games can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Culture2015-10-31Some people think people working in creative arts should be financially supported by government. Others think they should find financial support from other resources. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.Education2015-11-14 (A)The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. What extent do you agree or disagree?Environment2015-11-14 (B)Consumption of the world’s resources (such as oil, fresh water, etc) is increasing at a dangerous rate. What are the causes of this increased consumption? What can people do to reduce it?Government2015-11-19 (A)The government should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Technology2015-11-19 (B)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?Society2015-11-21 (A)In some countries, the role of a mother differs in some ways from role of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How migh parental roles develop in the future?Education2015-11-21 (B)Nowadays, most people learn academic study in university, but others think we should encourage to learn vocational skills more, do you agree or disagree?Society2015-12-3Interviews 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 extend do you agree or disagree?Society2015-12-5People are surrounded by many kinds of advertising which can influence their life. Does the positive effect of this trend outweigh negative effects?Education2015-12-12Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extend do you agree or disagree?。

雅思15t1t2作文范文英文回答：The concept of a "balanced life" is subjective and can vary significantly depending on individual values, priorities, and circumstances. However, there are certain principles that can help guide us towards achieving a sense of equilibrium and fulfillment in various aspects of our lives.Firstly, it is crucial to prioritize physical and mental well-being. This encompasses maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular exercise, and ensuring adequate sleep. By nurturing our bodies and minds, we create a foundation for optimal functioning and well-being.Secondly, fostering meaningful relationships is essential for a balanced life. Surround yourself with people who support, inspire, and enrich your life. Make time for social interactions, nurture existingrelationships, and cultivate new connections. Human connection provides a sense of belonging, purpose, and joy.Thirdly, pursuing personal interests and hobbies should be a priority. It is important to engage in activities that bring you pleasure, fulfillment, and a sense of accomplishment. Whether it's painting, playing music, or volunteering, these pursuits can provide a much-needed outlet for creativity, growth, and stress relief.Next, establishing a harmonious work-life balance is crucial. While work is an important aspect of life, it should not consume an excessive amount of time or energy. Set clear boundaries between work and personal life, and prioritize time for rest, relaxation, and leisure activities.Furthermore, financial stability is an important pillar of a balanced life. Manage your finances responsibly, plan for the future, and strive for financial independence. Financial security provides a sense of control, freedom, and peace of mind.Finally, it is essential to cultivate a sense ofpurpose and fulfillment. Identify your passions, values,and goals, and align your actions with them. Engage in activities that make a meaningful contribution to your community or the world around you. By living a purpose-driven life, you will experience a deep sense ofsatisfaction and contentment.中文回答：平衡生活是一个主观概念，因人的价值观、优先级和环境而异。

雅思写作机经V20150808一、考试时间：2015年8月8日二、考试整体概述：Task 1: 线图Task 2: 议论文– agree or disagree?三、具体题目分析：Task 1The graph shows the spending on research into renewable energy of four countries from 1975 to 2000.范文：The line graph compares how much these four countries spent on the research of renewable energy during the period from 1975 to 2000.In 1975, there were no countries budgeting for this research, while the spending of Switzerland, Denmark, Spain and the UK reached 2.6, 1.8, 1 and 0.5 dollars per person respectively in the year 1980.Over the following years, the figure for Switzerland nearly doubled, rising from 2.6 to123456197519801985199019952000d o l l a r s pe r p e r s o n Switzerland Denmark Spain the UKover 5 dollars per person. The investment from Denmark almost leveled off from 1980 to1995, after which it rose remarkably and arrived at 3 dollars per person in the year 2000.When it comes to Spain, the spending dipped to 0.5 dollars in 1990, although it climbedagain and ended up at 0.8 dollars per person in 2000. The statistics for the UK peaked at0.9 dollars per person in 1985, but it was the country which spent the least researchingthe renewable energy.Overall, Switzerland was the country that allocated the most funds to the research of renewable energy, while the allocation from the UK was the lowest.备考建议：本次小作文考察的对象为多线图，考察要点为根据趋势走向进行分类。

教育方式类--分析思路
例题详解
Some people argue that students learn more effectively when they studying in groups than studying alone. Discuss benefits of both and give your opinion.
in or best for. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
专业选择类--分析思路
优点：各科均有涉猎（个人） 平衡行业（社会）
平等 分配
缺点：既非通才也非专才（个人） 不符合市场需求（社会）
专业选择类--分析思路
优点：精通知识（个人）
专才培养（社会）
教育功能
Nation: 1.Inculcation of social responsibility 2.National integration 3.National development 4.Real education is an essential ingredient for all ages and stages of the life of an individual, society as well as the nation. 5. Education can be a real panacea for all social evils.
talent for it. Some people think that students should specialize in one subject. While others argue they should be encouraged to learn a range of subjects.

2015雅思写作真题1月TASK1图表类型ar chart描述英国2003-2006期间5个不同年龄段人用互联网的比率写作分析2015年第一场考试以柱状图开始，延用传统柱状图的写法，根据年龄段的增长描述柱体变化的趋势和落差以及倍数关系即可。

TASK2作文题目The leadersor directors of organizations are often older people.But some people say that young people can also be a leader.What do you think?题目翻译组织的领导者总是老年人。

但一些人认为年轻人可以胜任。

你怎么看？话题分类社会类题型类别Argumentation写作分析此题与20140712年轻人是否可以在政府机构担当要职很相似。

正文思路大致可从以下几个方面展开：Body1For the young people as the leaders1.to inject fresh vitality for their creative mode of thinking,vigorous energy and enterprising spirit.2.to explore the unknown,assume the responsibility and challenge themselves.3.to less-worry about in terms of personal matters.Body2:against the young people as the leaders1.they are inexperienced and unsophisticated2.they are lack of the long-established influence and hard-earned reputation.词汇参考：1.undertake v承担……2.ranging from A to B从……到……3.jeopardize v危及到……4.be put at risk处于危险5.superiorities n优势6.boom the economy v繁荣经济mit blunder v犯大错8.inject new life into v注入新的活力9.creative mode of thinking n创造性思维10.enterprising spirit进取的精神11vigorous adj充满活力的3月21日Task1地图题The map describes the development of a college campus in1990,2010and2020.由于考情回忆有限，本期小作文范文暂不提供。

【Society】2015-1-10The leaders or directors of organizations are often older people. But some people say that young people can also be a leader. To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Society】2015-1-17Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled strictly, others say that people are free to make as much as they wish. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.【Environment& Culture】2015-1-29Nowadays, both scientists and tourists can go to remote natural environments such as the South Pole.Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?【Environment】2015-1-31Some 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?【Culture】2015-2-7Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists rather than local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract local people ?【Society】2015-2-12Some people think that the age limit for driving should be increased in order to make driving safer.To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Society】2015-2-14The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile should be banned like smoking. To what extend do agree or disagree?【Education】2015-2-28Some 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?【Environment】2015-3-12Some people suggest that it is more important to plant more trees on open area than housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Society】2015-3-14Some working parents believe childcare centers can provide best care for children, others think other family members like grandparents can do. Discuss both views and give your opinion.【Society】2015-3-21Some people believe that famous people’s support towards international aids organizations draw the attentions to problems. Others think that celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.【Technology】2015-3-28Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones to communication has had a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. Do you agree or disagree?【Society】2015-4-11Older people who need employment have to compete with younger people. What problems will be caused? And what are the solutions?【Education】2015-4-18Some people believe that only students with best academic results should be rewarded, while others think it is more important to reward students with improvement. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.【Society】2015-4-25Young people who commit serious crimes, such as a rubbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Culture】2015-4-30How important it is for individuals and countries to think about the future，rather than focusing on the present?【Technology & Environment】2015-5-9Developments of technology are causing environmental problems. Some people think the solution is that everyone accepts a simpler life, while others believe that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.【Education】2015-5-16Many schools encourage students to evaluate and criticize their teachers in order to improve the quality of education while others say this will lead to loss of respect for teachers.【Society】2015-5-21People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?【Society】2015-5-30Nowadays men and women in many countries decide to have babies at an older age. What are the reasons? What effects does this trend have on society and family life?【Education】2015-6-6More and more people want to study at university, so competition of university places is increasing. Why more and more people want to study at university? Is it positive or negative? 2015年6月6日【Government & Environment】2015年6月13日Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities，the government encourages business move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?【Technology】2015年6月18日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?【Society】2015年6月27日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?【Society &Education】2015年7月4日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?【Society】2015年7月11日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?【Government】2015年7月23日Some people say government should give the health care the first priorites , some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the tax payers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.【Society】2015-7-25As well as making money, businesses should also have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?【Environment】2015-8-1The 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?【Society】2015-8-8Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that they are the best people to talk to school students the danger of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?【Culture】2015-8-13International travel makes people more prejudiced rather than broad-minded. Why? How to improve the understanding of countries they visit?【Culture】2015-8-29Some people regard the increasing business and cultural contact between countries as a positive development. Others, however, feel these leading to loss of national identities. Discuss both views and gove your opinion.【Society】2015-9-3Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of their fear of crime. Some people believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.【Education】2015-9-12Students in school or university learn more from classes of teachers than other resources (e.g. Internet or TV), do you agree or disagree?【Culture】2015-9-19Some people think everyone should be a vegetarian, because we do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?【Environment】2015-9-26In some countries there is not enough recycling of waste materials (e.g. paper, glass and cans). What are the reasons and solutions?Education2015-10-8In 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?Government2015-10-10Some people governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extend do you agree or disagree?Education2015-10-24Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children in eery aspect. Others say that playing computer games can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Culture2015-10-31Some people think people working in creative arts should be financially supported by government. Others think they should find financial support from other resources. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.Education2015-11-14 (A)The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. What extent do you agree or disagree?Environment2015-11-14 (B)Consumption of the world’s resources (such as oil, fresh water, etc) is increasing at a dangerous rate. What are the causes of this increased consumption? What can people do to reduce it?Government2015-11-19 (A)The government should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Technology2015-11-19 (B)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?Society2015-11-21 (A)In some countries, the role of a mother differs in some ways from role of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How migh parental roles develop in the future?Education2015-11-21 (B)Nowadays, most people learn academic study in university, but others think we should encourage to learn vocational skills more, do you agree or disagree?Society2015-12-3Interviews 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 extend do you agree or disagree?Society2015-12-5People are surrounded by many kinds of advertising which can influence their life. Does the positive effect of this trend outweigh negative effects?Education2015-12-12Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extend do you agree or disagree?。

2015雅思写作真题1月TASK1图表类型ar chart描述英国2003-2006期间5个不同年龄段人用互联网的比率写作分析2015年第一场考试以柱状图开始,延用传统柱状图的写法,根据年龄段的增长描述柱体变化的趋势和落差以及倍数关系即可。

TASK2作文题目The leadersor directors of organizations are often older people.But some people say that young people can also be a leader.What do you think?题目翻译组织的领导者总是老年人。

但一些人认为年轻人可以胜任。

你怎么看?话题分类社会类题型类别Argumentation写作分析此题与20140712年轻人是否可以在政府机构担当要职很相似。

正文思路大致可从以下几个方面展开:Body1For the young people as the leaders1.to inject fresh vitality for their creative mode of thinking,vigorous energy and enterprising spirit.2.to explore the unknown,assume the responsibility and challenge themselves.3.to less-worry about in terms of personal matters.Body2:against the young people as the leaders1.they are inexperienced and unsophisticated2.they are lack of the long-established influence and hard-earned reputation. 词汇参考:1.undertake v承担……2.ranging from A to B从……到……3.jeopardize v危及到……4.be put at risk处于危险5.superiorities n优势6.boom the economy v繁荣经济mit blunder v犯大错8.inject new life into v注入新的活力9.creative mode of thinking n创造性思维10.enterprising spirit进取的精神11vigorous adj充满活力的3月21日Task1地图题The map describes the development of a college campus in1990,2010and2020. 由于考情回忆有限,本期小作文范文暂不提供。

2/ 8/ 2014: In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this happening? How should they be punished?Today, news about youth crime is rife. Theft, burglary or even murder are now committed by people of younger and younger ages. The aim of this essay is to investigate the factors responsible for the increase in juvenile delinquency and put forward a number of ways to appropriately punish young offenders.It is observed that extreme behaviors are exhibited by most children from dysfunctional families. Without the supervision from parents or caregivers, children’s extreme behaviors such as aggression, hostility or defiance are given free rein to develop in their later lives. In addition, there is a direct correlation between the lack of engagement in educational activities and serious criminal offending in children. Out of boredom, children befriend with antisocial peers and will gradually copy their behaviors. Media also plays an enormous role in shaping children’s crim inality. For example, games such as grand theft auto can desensitise younger players to extreme acts of violence and cruelty, encourage them to commit crimes while giving them the impression that it is morally acceptable to do so.Imprisonment is often cited as a way to punish juvenile offenders. However, it is my view that this approach can produce extremely destructive effects. The youth can potentially be victims of physical or sexual abuse from older prisoners, as well as can adopt their negative behaviors. I feel that the better cure for young criminals is rehabilitation. Throughout education and training, the youth can realise their wrongful actions and be given opportunities to turn over a new leaf and transform themselves into useful members of society later in life.There are reasons to explain why today antisocial behavior among the youth nowadays has reached a historically unprecedented high and rehabilitation is the answer for this.9/ 8/ 2014: Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss and give your opinion.Dangerous sports have been very much in vogue in the last decades. With its high risk factor, some think that they should be outlawed. However, others hold the belief that the decision to take part in any sport activities should be made free by individuals. This essay will delve into these both points of view.On the one hand, there are justifications to the argument that people should be given freedom to take up any sport activities however high risks they involve. Since the beginning of time, men or women always have the need to explore, challenge themselves or test their levels of endurance. Therefore, banning these activities will rob people of these opportunities. Besides, participation in any kind of sports, be it swimming or soccer, would incur the risks of potential injuries. In fact, news of world famous footballers having to retire prematurely due to injuries are not few and far between. For this reason, there is no compelling reason to discriminate dangerous sports against other sports in terms of danger level.However, others have grounds to believe that the governments should ban dangerous sports. What is worth mentioning is as these sports gain popularity, those who take part in them gain undue confidence and neglect to equip themselves with proper safety equipment. When accidents happen, they are often very expensive. For example, statistics show that each rescue attempt on Everest can cost adventurers hundreds of thousands of dollars. This could cripple their financial situation in a long time.To conclude, I feel that high risk adventure sports should not be banned. However, those who pursue these activities should be better prepared bear the costs of rescue if accident occurs.16/ 8/ 2014: In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of the cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?In the past, factories were often built in close proximity to city areas as the lack of transportation forbade people to do otherwise. However, this is not exactly the case today, when industries and businesses are moving from municipal and into countryside areas in flocks. This essay will elaborate on both positive and negative effects of this trend.On the positive side, firstly, this movement makes environmental sense. Due to industrial activities, residents of many cities around the world are still breathing in air and consume water dirty enough to cause numerous health diseases. Therefore, moving businesses out of the cities will rid human and other species of pollution. A further advantage of this trend is reducing the gap between the rich and the poor in a country, as countryside dwellers can opt to work in factories with higher pay, rather than agricultural work. This will eventually bring about peace and harmony to society.On the negative side, doing business in the countryside also represents some notable drawbacks. To begin with, skilled workers are a rarity in rural areas. Most of people living in small towns and villages do not receive sufficient education to undertake intellectual jobs. What is also disadvantageous is based in regional areas, companies can distance themselves further from their customers, their suppliers and other partners in their business transactions, which can weaken their profitability.In conclusion, moving business from cities to rural areas can be a smart decision. However, there are disadvantages that should be weighed carefully against the advantages.10/ 1/ 2015: Leaders and directors in an organisation are normally elder people. Some people think younger leader would be better. Do you agree or disagree?Leadership is long thought to be within the province of elder people. With this belief, many people harbour doubts about the significance of the youth in high ranks. However, it is my personal conviction that the youth display qualities that are conducive to the health of any organization.The first justification for why leaders and directors should be young people is that they are more technologically-inclined. In the fast changing world today, being able to keep up with technological trend is an overwhelming advantage that young people have over their elder counterparts. It helps them to interact with customers more quickly and clearly and creates stronger public image for the company. The young can also use technology to increase the efficiency of operation, to manage the cash flow and resources more properly. In an era when security threats are always imminent, technology also enables young leaders to protect important data and ideas away from its competitors.What’s more, the youth possess great creativity, which can be conside red one of the most important leadership qualities. It is a simple correlation that higher creativity results in greater innovation within the organization and hence more spectacular success in the long run. In a similar fashion, when failures occur, the young with their creative capacities can come up with better solutions and in a shorter period of time.The long-standing belief that leading positions should be exclusively held by elder people has eclipsed many remarkable contributions of the youth in society. Therefore, the importance of having younger participants in top positions should not be refuted or downplayed.17/ 1/ 2015: Some people think that there should be some strict controls on noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.People of the twenty-first century are being plagued by noise pollution, a problem which is growing considerably in extent, frequency and severity. Due to numerous wide-ranging adverse effects brought about by noise, some are of the opinion that the government should enforce noise ordinances. However, it is also argued that individuals have the freedom to make as much as noise as they want. Both sides of the argument will be analysed below.Attempts should be made to regulate noise because noise is associated with many adverse health consequences. As studies show, a growing number of modern day people are experiencing hearing impairment as a result of prolonged exposure to loud noise. No matter where it comes from - in their homes,at their workplaces or in other public places, noise is secretly killing the hearing ability of people of all ages, affecting their communication and also behaviors. In addition, noise can cause long-term effects on the psychlogical well-being through sleep disturbances. In fact, it is the culprit of frequent mood swings, decrements in work performance , memory loss and the decline in other mental functions. For these reasons, environmental noise should be kept under close control.However, the argument that there should not be control on noise also has some convincing points. It can be said that noise restriction violates the basic human rights that every individuals are entitled to. As long as people have freedom to eat whatever they desire, speak whatever is on their minds, they should also be given permission to make noise. Therefore, legislation to limit noise production can prove unfeasible.In summary, the modern day environment is being gradually degraded by noise. Nevertheless, the most effective method to control it is by education, not by force.29/01/2015: It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as South Pole.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?Barely a hundred years ago, virtually inconceivable to many was the idea of travelling to extreme places on Earth, such as South Pole. Today, there is no such thing as an inaccessible destination. However, the ease with whichanyone can travel to many remote areas of the world has presented itself both as a blessing and a curse. It is the goal of this essay to delve into both merits and demerits of this development.On the positive side, this development has a paramount role to play in the furtherance and dissemination of knowledge about the world. South Pole, for instance, is the place where scientists can avail themselves to the opportunity of exploring and learning more about astronomy and the formation of the Earth. Besides, the influx of travelers into remote areas has given a welcome boost to the tourist industry. Without question, many local inhabitants are lifted out of poverty thanks to the trade with outsiders.However, it is imperative that the drawbacks brought along with this development not be shrugged off. It is universally acknowledged that in the encroachment of tourists, these places are now littered with huge amount of bottles, used food packages and cans. There is no doubt that the tourists themselves are the also the chief contributors of the ecological disruption in these areas. Furthermore, local people often find themselves in disharmony with foreign travelers, due to their differences in lifestyles, behaviors and ways of thinking. Gradually, this can mutate into conflicts and possibly war.To conclude, despite its disadvantages, this development should by no means be stopped.31/01/2015: Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given in the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?For centuries, deforestation, farming, urbanisation and other human activities have wreaked havoc with wild animal species and sent them to the verge of extinction. Regarding wildlife protection, awareness has been raised and attempts have been made. However, some hold the idea that the protection of endangered species has been given inordinate amount of attention and resources. Personally, I do not see eye to eye with this point of view.In the first place, wildlife protection has never taken center stage on the media. Compared with celebrities, for example, the amount of coverage of wild animals is infinitesimal. Clearly, the reason is profits. In other words,programs featuring wild animals do not generate interest of the public and accordingly returns for the producers. The absence of educational programs concerning the lives of wild animals has blinded people to the reality that wild animals are dying and the ecological system is being disrupted severely.In addition, governments around the world do not prioritise wildlife conservation on their agenda’s. As a matter of fact, laws to save wild animals have been introduced, but they are loosely enforced. Because of this, every man can freely exploit land, chop down forests, and divert the water sources, all of which combine to destroy the natural habitats of threatened animals.In every corner of the world, with or without intention, human are still causing changes in climatic and geographical conditions, which accelerates animal extinction. In light of this fact, I feel that not enough attention and resources are being given in the conservation of wild flora and fauna and stronger actions need to be taken to save them.07/02/2015: Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?In terms of local people’s attendance, museums and historical places have always paled in comparison with other recreational centers. This essay will present some reasons why this has occurred and put forward some solutions to resurrect the interest of local people in visiting these places.The small and dwindling number of local visitors to museums can firstly be attributable to the low frequency with which activities are held. In other words, the renewals of existing exhibits or the organization of new programs and events are few and far between. For this reason, little interest is aroused in those who had once been to the museum or places of historical significance. Furthermore, museums and historical sites do not come cheap. In fact, to get admission to these places, visitors are often required to pay a substantial amount of money, which can be worth a day’s salary.In order to drum up more interest of local people in coming to museums, a number of ways can be employed. What can be done first of all is to organise activities which incorporate art performances with appropriate content. This not only encourages the attendance of local people but also represents a greatopportunity to educate them about the history of their places of origin. In addition, the authorities can also lower the admission fee or offer discounts to local inhabitants.To conclude, many reasons can be given as to why local people lose their enthusiasm for museums and places of historical importance. However, the revival of these places is within our grasp should proper actions be taken.12/02/ 2015: Some people think that the best way to ensure road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?The legal driving age issue has always been a societal hot potato in many countries. Suggestion has been made that the only measure to reduce road fatality is to outlaw young people from driving. As far as I’m concerned, I partly share this point of view.Firstly, I agree that road safety can be guaranteed by raising the minimum legal driving age. In fact, young people with their hot heads and devil-may-care attitudes are the authors of most traffic accidents. In order to parade their driving audacity, they often throw caution in the winds and drive without helmet at lightning speed. Combined with their limited ability to maneuver their vehicles, accidents are all but inescapable. Furthermore, for other traffic participants, their fates are also sealed. It is no exaggeration to say that no matter how well people drive, their lives can be claimed in an instant by other younger and more reckless drivers.Nonetheless, increasing driving age is not the panacea for all traffic problems and roads can be made safer by other methods as well. For example, more overpasses or underpasses should be constructed with foolproof instructions of how to use them. By doing this, the government can save thousands of pedestrians from being killed in road crash. Next, at intersections or along sections of the roads, lightning, road conditions should be improved and more guide posts should be installed. Together with these, a blanket ban should be imposed on the use of mobile phone, drugs or alcohol while driving. With the collective effort of the government and their citizens, I believe that road safety can be within reach.To conclude, it is my belief that fewer people’s lives will be put in jeopardy while taking part in traffic should the governments take the bull by the horns,restrict young people from driving and enforce other regulations with strict adherence.28/02/2015: Some students prefer to take a year off between school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?Many parents spurn taking a gap year and consider it a start of the downward spiral of their children both socially and academically. Despite their opposition, the idea of gap year has never lost ground among new high school graduates. In my opinion, the advantages of a gap year leave its disadvantages in eclipse.After 12 years of burning the midnight oil trying to pass examinations and polish school records, a gap year is a chance for students to get in touch with themselves and also the world outside their school walls. In fact, for many students, schoolwork is prioritized over their hobbies or creating memories with their friends and family members. Furthermore, going straight to college without spending time to decide what major fits most or to reflect on their future goals and aspirations would be a one way ticket to school swapping, which can cost students and their parents dear.A gap year can be misspent by a few ways, such as partying or being couch potatoes. However, it should be noted that a majority of students opt to work or travel during their year off from school and win uncountable benefits for themselves. To be more specific, travelling can help improving their adaptability and resilience, expanding their circles of friends and sociability. Likewise, with past experience in any kind of part time jobs, students will have a shinier resume and accordingly, higher likelihood of getting employed.In light of these facts, taking a year off from school is not an ill-advised decision and parents whose children gravitate towards spending one year off before university should shake off any unfavorable attitudes toward it.14/03/2015: Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centers provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.It is not an uncommon practice that in many families nowadays, both fathers and mothers are actively engaged in employment. Within these family structures, there has been a mounting concern about the children’s diminished access to parents. It is often argued that in the absence of their parents, relatives are the best caregivers; however, others claim that children are best put in daycare centers. In this essay, both these points of view will be discussed.Under the supervision of a family’s relativ es, particularly grandparents, children are in good hands. In fact, it can be said that grandmothers can fulfill children’s needs in a more effective way than their own mother, due to their past motherhood experience. In addition, they are also the glue that helps binding the relationship between children and their parents whose full attention is paid to their careers. Even though their parents are not always near, children would not suffer the feeling of isolation or neglect with the presence of their relatives.On the other hand, childcare centers offer a variety of advantages for children whose both parents participate in the workforce. First of all, children’s social skills such as sharing and taking turns can be promoted as a result of regular contact with peers. Second of all, daycare centers are also a field upon which children regardless of gender or ages can fairly compete with each other. Without doubt, competition in early years can facilitate children’s academic achievement in later lives becauseit often spurs them to pursue excellence and prove their self-worth.To conclude, parents who choose to pursue dual income can rely on either relatives or daycare centers for childcare responsibilities. However, it is suggested that both parents should strive to clear up the blurred line between their personal and professional lives, achieve a work-life balance and find more time for their own children.21/03/2015: Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attentions to the public. Others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.Celebrities’ involvement in humanitarian activities has almost become the rule in the modern world. While it is often said that the presence of famous people has been conducive for charities, others believe they contribute little in raising the awareness of the public. This essay will elaborate on both of these perspectives.The endorsement of celebrities benefits charities immensely. With the participation of celebrities, more attention is called to international aid programs, which accordingly brings more income for the charities to proceed appropriate actions with charitable causes. One prime example of this is Angelina Jolie, whose interest in humanitarian affairs inspires millions of individuals to provide financial support or to do volunteer work, in order to ease the suffering of African children. Statistically, thanks to the campaigns that carry celebrities’ images, bil lions of dollars are raised annually, which makes it wrong to entirely disregard their help in making the world a better place.However, ample justifications can be provided for the cynicism of celebrity activism. Lamentably, for many celebrities, their primary purposes in supporting charities are to promote their own images, gain more public respect, and further their own careers. Obviously, the blame for this should be assumed by the media, which brings the celebrities into the spotlight and effectively puts the causes on the sidelines when broadcasting relief programs. For instance, after watching the single “You’ve got a friend” from Comic Relief charity featuring the band Mcfly, many of their fans are impressed with how adorable the band members cry, rather than how appalling the condition that the impoverished are living in.To conclude, the jury is still out on the contribution of famous people in international aid organizations.28/03/2015: Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in communication has negative effects on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Despite several undeniable virtues of computers and mobile phones, much concern has been raised about their corrosive effects on human literacy skills. From my perspective, I agree that this worry is not at all groundless.The deterioration of people’s reading and w riting skills is first explained by the widespread use of word abbreviation and the lack of regard to grammar rules when people use messages to communicate with others. For instance, “idk” is so commonly used as a replacement for the phrase “I don't know” that some internet users might forget how to write it right. In addition, computers and mobile phones permit the use of emoticons and stickers toexpress emotions, which can lead to the slow reduction of people’s ability to communicate feelings in words.Critics might claim that that prevalence of computers and cellphones has greatly facilitated the development of literacy and the argument given is that users can avail themselves of a deluge of academic articles on the Internet. Although it is true that a majority of reading materials are easy to find and freely up for grabs for internet users, they do not seem to have much pulling power these days. Classic novels, as famous as Frankeinstein for example, are viewed and downloaded much less than tasteless and poorly-written modern-day novels such as Fifty Shades of Grey. This fact effectively refutes the statement that people who own computer and cellphone have superior reading and writing skills than those who do not.To conclude, I am inclined to restate that although the advent of computer and cellphones might be a tremendous boon to society in many aspects, it fails to do people favors as far as literacy goes.18/04/2015: Some people think that schools should reward students who show the best academic results, while others believe that it is more important to reward students who show improvements. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.During their knowledge acquisition process, students are affected by many factors. In terms of how to improve students’ performance in school, opinions are widely divergent. While many suggest that only students whose academic results are the best should be rewarded, others hold the opinion that students who make improvements are more deserving of praise and incentives. This essay will discuss both of these views.There are reasonable grounds to believe that rewards should be given to students who do best. In fact, the validity of rewards cannot be doubted given that it is an easy and effective way to give recognition and attention to students. This can consequently provide them with more motivation, which is a highly influential factor in determining success or failure in their studying process.However, in the same class, students are often of mixed intellectual levels and aptitudes. This explains why some students face an uphill struggle in achieving good results in many subjects while others can accomplish this withlittle effort. This fact is demonstrable in the subject of Math, for example. Clearly, male students with higher levels of intelligence and logic can master this subject with less hitch than the female counterparts, even though they do not try as hard. This means if rewards are offered to those who does best in Math class, it will always be boys who receive them. Girls, on the other hand, will feel resentful and lose interest in learning. For this reason, it is not an advisable idea to invariably give rewards to best students in class.To conclude, rewards can generate strong motivation in students and it is better to give them to those who show the greatest improvements in their studies, rather than the highest achievers in the class.25/4/2015:Young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. Do you agree or disagree?To date, more and more criminal cases have been reported with the involvement of young people. This has certainly raised the question of whether changes should be implemented in terms of how to deal with those who are considered unpunishable by law. In my opinion, every offender, regardless of their age, should receive equal punishments.The first reason is age does not determine the criminality of an individual. Scientists have concluded that the tendency to antisocial behavior is rather influenced by genes or environments than by how old they are. That means if children are long exposed to violence or have a genetic predisposition to criminal behaviors, they are likely to engage in illegal acts or even more serious crimes. Besides, with the ready availability of information, young people are fully aware of the consequences of their actions. It can be said that a majority of them do it with deliberation. For this reason, there should not be any differentiation between young people and the older ones once crimes have been committed.Moreover, if young people were legitimately exempt from criminal responsibility, malicious adults would waste no chance to take advantage of this loophole. There have been more than just several cases in which adults hired younger people to perform criminal acts so that they can stay away from, or reduce their responsibilities. Without such policy, citizens would be better protected from harms and live in much greater safety.。