广州学校

　　雅思12月写作预测来啦！

　　一、大作文预测

　　十月和十一月的笔试场次较少，但出现的考题不算简单。关于犯罪类话题“犯罪惩罚”的讨论就不能算是一个简单的题目。此外，上个月也考了关于文化类“西式服装”的相关问题，也需要考生们有不错的素材累积才能应对。也正因如此，本次的预测题目提供了一些论点供大家参考：

　　1，Researches show that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, advertising for food products should be banned, in the same way as the cigarette advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Agree: overeating is linked to various health issues, so banning food ads can contribute to public health

　　Disagree: food ads provide sufficient food choices, it is individuals’ responsibilities to have healthy eating habits

　　2，In some countries, TV programs are transmitted throughout day and night. Is it a positive or negative development?

　　Positive: flexible for viewers with different schedules, enhance global viewership

　　Negative: may cause people’s irregular sleep patterns, over-reliance on screen time

　　3，Lectures were used in the past as an old way of teaching a large number of students. As new technology is now available for education, some people suggest that there is no justification for lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Agree: efficient for disseminating information to a large audience

　　Disagree: limited interaction, limited customization, lectures can provide real-time clarification of complex concepts

　　4，In recent years, the pressures placed upon students in schools and university is increasing and they are pushed to work hard from a young age. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

　　Positive: increased competitiveness prepares students for their future, drive them to achieve their full potential

　　Negative: contribute to stress, anxiety and other mental issues, reduced enjoyment of the learning process

　　1，Some experts think that all students should learn musical instruments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Agree: promote creativity, emotional expression

　　Disagree: not align with individual passions, strain limited educational resources

　　2，Some people think only students who achieve the best results should be rewarded, while others think it is more important to reward students who get huge improvement. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

　　Academic performance: motivate high achievers, set up positive example

　　Improvement: inspire more students,

　　3，In developing countries, some people think the government should introduce new technology to people in order to improve quality of life, while others believe the government should offer free education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　Technology: bridge development gaps, improve overall quality of life

　　Free education: address the root cause of many social issue, contribute to long-term development of those countries

　　4，The difference of age gap is greater between parents and their children. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?

　　Advantages: more life experience, more wisdom, more guidance, financial stability, stable family environment

　　Disadvantages: generation gap

　　5，City dwellers seldom socialize with their neighbors today, and the sense of community has been lost. Why did this happen? And how can this be solved?

　　Reasons: fast-paced lifestyle, increased reliance on digital devices

　　Solutions: community events, communal areas in residential quarters

　　6，With growing population in cities, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development?

　　Positive: foster a sense of community

　　Negative: limited green spaces leads to physical and mental health issues, less chance for outdoor activities

　　7，Some people argue that governments should not pay money for the international aids when there are some disadvantaged people in their own country, such as the homeless and the unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Agree: priority for domestic issues

　　Disagree: good global image, reputation and diplomatic relationships

　　8，Nowadays, the gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider in some countries of the world. What problems can this situation cause? What solutions should be taken?

　　Problems: high crime rate, more social unrest, sense of injustice

　　Solutions: taxation policies, social welfare programs

　　9，Some people believe that it is the responsibility of politicians rather than individuals to reduce the global environmental damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Politicians’ responsibilities: policy decisions and international agreements, making laws

　　Individuals’ responsibilities: everyday choices of individuals contribute to environmental protection, such as consumption of plastic products and fresh water

　　10，Some 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?

　　Environmental pollution: air and water quality, no breeding ground of viruses

　　Housing problems: mental well-being, better environment

　　11，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 own opinion.

　　Preservation: cultural diversity and heritage

　　Financial waste: many other social issues, no effective methods

　　12，It is unnecessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures. Instead, we can learn from books, films and Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Agree: accessible and diverse cultural insight, economical

　　Disagree: deeper understanding of cultural nuances, firsthand information

　　13，We have a mixture of people from different cultures and ethnic groups in a country. Is it a positive or negative development?

　　Positive: harmonious society by tolerance and understanding, creativity and innovation

　　Negative: conflicts, social fragmentation (isolation)

　　14，Some people suggest that people at old age should continue to work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Agree: valuable experience and wisdom in the workplace, alleviate the strain on retirement systems

　　Disagree: health challenges (especially physically demanding positions), the declined employment rate of young people

　　15，In some countries, it is illegal for employers to reject job applications for job seekers’ ages. Is it a positive or negative development?

　　Positive: equality of employment, valuable experience and wisdom in the workplace

　　Negative: the declined employment rate of young people

　　16，Many people think there is a general increase of anti-social behavior and a lack of respect to others. What do you think are the causes of this? And what solutions do you suggest?

　　Causes: misguidance from social media, lack of moral education

　　Solutions: Censorship for social media, promote positive role models

　　二、小作文预测！

　　今年已经考了六次地图题了，相信这个事实多少有点出乎大家的意料。而流程图还只是在一月份和大家见面了一次而已。所以，在数据型图表无论如何都是考试重点的前提下，大家应该多关注一下流程图。