2014年8月雅思写作预测题目：更看重老人还是更看重年轻人。In some cultures elderly people are highly valued, while in some other cultures youth are more valued. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

　　支持前者

　　Old people are boasted of their experience and wisdom in handling complex situation. 公 司是否应该让老年员工退休以给年轻人机会 ;政府重要职位是否由年轻人担当好 不好 ; 老龄化社会利弊; 年轻人失业(老年人的优点就是年轻人的缺点 ); 政府 资助年轻人

　　Old employees perform more proficiently in many professions (e.g. bank clerk, lawyer and doctor) which means they are more reliable. 公司是否应该让老年员工退休以给年轻 人机会 ;政府重要职位是否由年轻人担当好不好 ;老龄化社会利弊 ;年轻人失业

　　(老年人的优点就是年轻人的缺点 ); 政府资助年轻人

　　Old people have encountered the twists and turns of life, and are hence more responsible and even-­‐tempered (稳重的). Whereas, the younger generation is normally considered immature. 公司是否应该让老年员工退休以给年轻人机会;政府重要职位是否由 年轻人担当好不好 ;老龄化社会利弊 ;年轻人失 业(老年人的优点就是年轻人的 缺点 ); 政府资助年轻人

　　In many countries, the well-­‐rounded welfare system has spoiled young people: the absence of living pressure leads to the immaturity of the youth (lack social responsibilities), resulting to prevalent adolescent misbehaviour, e.g. hatred to school, inadequate work skills, drinking under legal age, taking drugs, passive life attitude, and even anti-­‐social behaviors such as

　　the riot in England last year. 公司是否应该让老年员工退休以给年轻人机会 ;年轻人

　　厌学; 年轻人失业(老年人的优点就是年轻人的缺点 ); 年轻人犯罪; 政府资助 年轻人;反社会行为

　　支持后者

　　Young people are more energetic and efficient, being able to take painstaking works of the society. In fact, the sound development of the younger generation can guarantee (确保) a

　　promising prospect (前景) of a country. 公司是否应该让老年员工退休以给年轻人机 会;政府重要职位是否由年轻人担当好不好; 政府资助年轻人

　　Young people are more creative and flexible. In contrast, the old tend to have fixated mindset. 公司是否应该让老年员工退休以给年轻人机会;政府重要职位是否由年 轻人担当好不好; 政府资助年轻人

　　When it comes to the cost of employment, young people are more economical to companies, because to them, the opportunity of development far outweighs salaries. 公司 是否应该让老年员工退休以给年轻人机会 ;政府重要职位是否由年轻人担当好不 好; 政府资助年轻人

　　The ageing of society is a sticky issue: many governments had to up the retirement age because of the limited budget for pension, and entered a vicious circle (恶性循环), in which old people are forced to compete with the younger generation for the few openings, inevitably causing unemployment. 公司是否应该让老年员工退休以给年轻人机会; 老龄化社会利弊

　　论据共享题

　　公司是否应该让老年员工退休以给年轻人机会

　　Companies should encourage old employees (55 years old) to retire, in order to give oppor tunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants because of their age. To what extent do you agree or disagree it is a positive development?

　　政府重要职位是否由年轻人担当好不好

　　More and more young people hold important positions in government. Some people think it is not suitable but others think otherwise. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

　　老龄化社会利弊

　　The trend of the proportion of older people is increasing steadily. Is it positive or negative to society?

　　The survey shows that in many countries, the people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society? How can we solve it?

　　年轻人厌学

　　Many young people leave school with a negative attitude. Why does this happen? What do you think can encourage young people to have a positive attitude?

　　年轻人失业

　　A large number of young people cannot find a job after leaving school. What problems will youth unemployment cause for individuals and society? what measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people?

　　年轻人犯罪

　　Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Why is this happening? Please give some solutions.

　　政府资助年轻人

　　The best way for a country to prepare the future is to invest more resources on its young people. What is the best way to spend resources? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

　　反社会行为

　　Today there is a great increase in anti-­‐social behaviors and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? Please offer some solutions.

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