Task 1
继5月16日的流程图过去之后，5月的写作考查会相对稳定，小作文请同学注意line graph, pie chart及map三种类型图表的准备。
Task 2
大作文请同学重点复习政府类，科技类，环境类，旅游文化类话题。
1 In some big cities, people plan to knock down old buildings in order to make space for new development. Is it a positive or a negative trend?
2 When students study a foreign language, they should also study the culture and lifestyles of the people who speak the language. Do you agree or disagree?
3 Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to students’ future career success. Other subjects, such as music and sports, are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4 Mobile phones and the Internet are useful tools. However, not many elderly people use them. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful to elderly people? How can elderly people be encouraged to use them?
5 Museums and art galleries are not necessary because people can see the historical objects and works of art in these places on television or on the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6 Some people believe that robots will play a more important role in our lives in the future. Others, however, think that robots will have negative effects on our lives. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
7 Many people today are too busy with their work and do not have enough time to spend with their family and friends. What are the causes of this? What effects does it have on individuals and society as a whole?
8 Today, more and more people live alone. What are the causes of this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
9 People are willing to buy some goods in order to fulfill their real need, but not because of the promotion of advertising, so the advertisement are only for entertaining. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10 Some people think that economic progress is the only way to measure a country's success. Others, however, believe that other factors should also be considered. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
11 International tourism has many effects on the local residents. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the development?
12 More and more people are moving from rural areas to cities in search of a better life, but city life has its own problems. What are these problems? Suggest some solutions.
13 Cheap air travel is increasingly popular today. To what extent do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
14 As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on the road system. Some people think that governments should pay for the costs. Others, however, believe that car users should be responsible for the costs. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
15 Governments should spend money on the repairs and maintenance of old buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
16 Some people think that it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Others, however, think that it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
17 The increasing production of consumer goods results in damage to the environment. Why is this the case? Suggest some solutions.
18 Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?
19 Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed if they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others, however, believe that is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
20 Some people think that we live in a consumer society where money and possessions are given too much importance. Others, however, believe that consumer culture plays an important role in improving our lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
