雅思写作与口语预测.doc

.9月写作预测

1 A long-distance flight（飞行，航班） consumes（消耗） the same amount of（等量的） fuel（燃料） as a car does in several years' time and causes the same amount of environmental damage（环境破环）. Some people think that we should discourage阻止 non-essential（不重要的，非必要的） flights such as tourist air travel（航空旅行，搭飞机旅游） instead of （而不是）limiting the use of cars. To what extent（程度 范围）do you agree or disagree?

2 Early technological developments helped ordinary people and change their lives more than recent technological developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3 Throughout history, male leaders have led us to violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders, it will be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4 The pace of life is speeding up in many areas. We travel and communicate faster and eat more fast food. Some people think this trend has negative effects at all levels — individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5 Some people think that students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

6 It is suggested that all secondary-school students should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7 In order to learn a foreign language well, students should also learn about the culture and lifestyles of the people who speak the language. Do you agree or disagree?

8 In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think that all new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, while others think that everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

9 A society becomes more interesting and develops more quickly if it is made up of a wide variety of ethnic groups. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10 Some people think that we should create a new language for international communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11 The world of work is changing rapidly. People no longer rely on one job for life. What are the causes of this trend? How should people prepare for work in the future?

12  Some people think that they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?

13 It is more important for a building to look good than to serve a purpose. Architects should not worry about designing buildings as works of art. Do you agree or disagree?

14 The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books. They should not waste their limited resources and space on providing high-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

15 In many countries, young people do not have enough respect for elderly people. What are the causes of this situation? What problems does it bring to society?

16 As global trade increases between countries, more daily necessities are produced in other countries. Such goods are transported over long distances. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?

17 Some people think that national sports teams and athletes who represent their countries should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

18 Good health is a basic human need. Some people think that medical services should be run by the government rather than by profit-making companies. Do you agree or disagree?

19  Detailed descriptions of crimes have negative effects on people’s lives and cause many social problems. Some people think that the news media should stop reporting details of crimes, especially youth crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

20  Little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why have people done so little about it? How can we solve this problem? 
9月口语预测

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September，2012
思路请参考《十天口语》Day 2 & Day 7，蹲点儿和“网蹲”的注意事项请参考Day 1与附录D
☆ What’s your favorite subject/course? Do you think people who major in your field can find a job easily when they graduate? Did your parents choose a secondary school for you? What are your goals for the future?
My favorite subject is Animation. I am interested in it even before I went to university. I do not consider students cannot get a job when they graduate,( I do think that students will have a hard time finding a job after graduation ), because no matter what field they are in, it has always seemed difficult at times. College students who are freshly out of school and taking the first step into real world, opportunity dose not come knock on the door itself. Particularly, people who majoring in Animation. My future plan is to go to graduate school in the USA.
☆ What’s your hometown famous for? Is it good for young people? What kinds of public place are popular with young people in your hometown? Why are they popular? Can you tell me about some recent changes in your hometown? What will your hometown be like in the future? Can you tell me something about the public transport system in your hometown? Is the traffic heavy in your city? What's your favorite means of transport?
My hometown is called "Xi'an," and literally means the West town, but it's located in the center of China. It's famous for its ancient history, it has over went about 13 dynasty. Its great for anyone who lives here, young people as well, to be emerged in a city of rich history, is a great way of learning China's history, to "know your history" will "prevent history repeat itself." Young people like to go to anywhere with the trend, such as hips clubs, fashion districts. They like to blend in, and not left out. The most recent change is the underground transportation system. Recently, subway was open to public for South and North route. The future seems very bright for my hometown. It has been expanded six times bigger in its size within the past 10 years. Since Xi'an is an ancient city, who's also a very trendy and chic city, its future will be a parallel hybrid city with both the classic and modern apparel.
☆ Do you live in a house or a flat? Which is your favorite room in your house/ flat? Do you think there is anything that should be improved in your house/flat? What kind of house do you wish to have?
☆ Do you think punctuality is important? Are there any occasions when punctuality is not so important? Have you ever been late for appointments? What would be good excuses for being late?
☆ What do you usually do at night? Do you prefer to relax at home alone or hang out with friends? What do you usually do when you’re alone? Why is it important to relax sometimes?
☆ Do you like taking photos? Do you like to take photos outdoors or indoors?  Is photography popular in China?
☆ Who attend a couple’s wedding ceremony in China? What are typical activities for a Chinese wedding ceremony? What are the differences between traditional Chinese weddings and modern Chinese weddings?
☆Do you like fashionable clothes? What’s your favorite type of clothing? Do you think fashion is an important part of our lives?
☆ What're your favorite flowers? Do you think flowers are important to Chinese people? How about plastic flowers? Do you often give others flowers as gifts? Do flowers have any special meanings in China?
☆ Do you like drawing and painting? What were your favorite kinds of drawings or paintings when you were a child? Do you think children can benefit from drawing and painting?
☆ What’re your favorite colours? Do you think colours have any special meanings?( What were your favorite colours when you were a child?  Are colours important to you when you choose clothing? Is there anything that has dark colours in your house? Are there any colours that you would avoid when decorating your flat / house?
☆ Do you often buy things online? Why are things so expensive today? Do you think clothing is less expensive in China than in other countries?
☆ Are comedies popular in China? Why?
☆ Which birthday left you with the deepest impression? What did your friends do for that birthday? Do you prefer to celebrate your birthday with your family members or your friends? How do children celebrate their birthday in China? What age is the most valued age in China?
☆Do you have a driving license? Do you have a car? What’s your favorite kind of car? Do you prefer to be the driver or a passenger?
☆ Does your Chinese name have any special meanings? Do you think you’ll change your name in the future? Are there any important traditioans about giving children their names in China? Who give children their names in Chinese families?
☆What’re your favorite outdoor activities?
☆ What games did you play when you were a child? What games do children play these days?
☆What, in your opinion, is a healthy diet? Will you make changes to your diet? Which do you like better, lunch or dinner? What’s your favorite food? What’s the most popular food in China?
☆Did you like reading books when you were little? What were your favorite kinds of books? What kind of books do you like these days? Why do you like reading such books? Do you borrow books from libraries? Do you give your friends books as gifts?
☆ Do you have any difficulty learning English? How important is English compared with other foreign languages?
☆Do you like writing letters? Do you prefer to write letters or emails? Do you keep letters that you have received?
What do you collect? Why do people collect things? What kind of things do kids like to collect? Is it good for kids to collect things?
Why do people prefer to stay away from noise? (Noise distracts us from our work. And when it gets too loud it makes us really uncomfortable and upset.) What’s your favorite kind of sound? What kind of sound do you try to avoid?
What're your favorite public holidays? Are public holidays important to us? What do you usually do on public holidays? Who do you usually spend holidays with? How do you spend weekends?
☆What’s your favorite kind of weather? What kind of weather feels the best when people work? Do you prefer cold weather to hot weather?
Do you like parties? Do you like dancing? Have you learned how to dance? Why do so many young people like dancing today? Where do people dance in your country?
☆ What were your favorite toys when you were a child? What kinds of toys do Chinese children play with today?
What sports did you play when you were a child? What’re the differences between sports played by boys and sports played by girls? What’re your favorite sports now? Are there any sports you want to learn to play?
☆ Why are gardens and parks important to us? Do you often go to gardens and parks?
☆ Do you exercise every day? Do you think it’s important to exercise every day? What’s the importance of keeping fit?
☆ Do you like swimming? What’re the benefits of swimming? Do you prefer to swim in the sea or in a swimming pool? (Day 8: D)
Do you like travelling? Why? Where do you want to travel?
☆Do you like to travel long distances?
How often do you use your computer? Is Internet important to our lives? What do you think of online shopping? Do you think we should trust information on the Internet? Do you prefer to store information on your computer or to write it on a piece of paper?
☆Do you wish to learn another foreign language? What’s the most difficult thing in learning a foreign language?
What are the differences between the children now and the children in the past? (Now children are taller and probably much heavier, you know, because they eat so much greasy fast food … And I would say the children today know a whole lot more than the kids did ten years ago, but play video games too often and watch too much TV, which I believe is not healthy at all …)
☆Do you have a mobile phone? Which is more important to us, a mobile phone or a fax machine? Do you prefer to send text messages or to make phone calls?
Do you often read newspapers? Why?
☆Where do you meet new people? Where did people meet new people in the past?
Where do you usually buy clothing? What is your favorite kind of clothing?
Have you ever been to a concert? Did you like it? What kind of music do you like? What are the differences between going to a concert and listening to CDs? (We can hear singers or bands perform live in concerts. / We sing along and dance and scream with people who love the same music / But CDs give us far more choices. These days, concert ticket prices can be sky-high so it’s unlikely we can go to all the concerts we wish we could go to…)
What’s your favorite type of TV show?
☆ Did you watch much TV when you were a kid?
What are the most important character traits for success? (self-discipline，confidence, perseverance, determination，optimism，patience and sincerity)
If you visit another city, will you buy some postcards or take photos there?
☆ What do you like to do in your free time / spare time? Do you think time management is important to our lives? (helps us to do things more efficiently / reduces our stress level / achieve more in less time)
What do you think is happiness? (It’s an emotion. / Basically, it means enjoyment of life. / Some people believe wealth can lead to happiness. / But actually happiness is more about being emotionally rewarded than about just being wealthy. / That’s why many super rich people are actually very unhappy.) What makes people feel unhappy? (I guess … the loss of something we truly value, like good grades, friendship, trust or stuff that’s very useful in our daily life, like keys or a wallet…)
What kind of song do you like best?
What are the differences in men’s and women’s favorite leisure activities? Who have more free time, men or women?
Do you think families should eat dinner together? (more communication between family members / better nutrition, especially for children / pleasant exchange of ideas during the meals)
☆How often do you go to restaurants with your family members? Why are family and friends important to us?
☆ What’re your favorite wild animals?
☆ Do birds have any special meanings in China? (Day 7: Topic 19 ) Do you think it is important to protect birds?
What kind of food is most popular in your country?
Is it easy for you to remember numbers? Do numbers have any special meanings in your country?
Do you think science is important to our lives? Why? (Possible Answers: Physics helps us figure out how things work. / Chemistry shows us the structure of the world and how materia