11. Some people think that government should decide what the subject students could study at university. Other people believe that students can apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　12. It is the responsibility of schools to teach children good behaviour in addition to provide formal education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　13. The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?

　　14. In new towns plan, public parks and sports facilities are more important than shopping centers. Do you agree or disagree?

　　15. Multi-cultural society, where people of different ethnic groups live together, can bring more benefits than drawbacks to country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　16. Some people believe that everyone should pay for their own healthcare in society instead of relying on the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　17. Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　18. In some countries, the role of a mother differs in some ways from that of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How might parental roles develop in the future?

　　19. Nowadays, most people learn academic study in university, but others think we should encourage to learn vocational skills more. Do you agree or disagree?

　　20. The government should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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　　21. School leavers go travelling or working before they go directly to university. Is this a positive or negative development?

　　22. 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?

　　23. Some people say governments should give priority to health care, while others believe that taxpayers’ money should be spent on other important priorities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　24. In some countries, people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their country. What are the reasons for this? How to change their negative attitude?

　　25. 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 views and give your opinion.

　　26. The 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?

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　　2月14日雅思大作文次重点准备范围：

　　1. Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefits are in the world business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　2. People still value artists in the age of advanced science and technology. Why do you think this is? Are arts as important as science and technology?

　　3. In many countries, now women are allowed to join armed force as an equal basis as men. Some people think that only men can be allowed to join the army, navy and air force. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　4. Some people think that children with different abilities should be taught together while some think that intelligent children should be given special training or taught separately. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　5. Too much money is spent in maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked down and give way to the modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　6. More attention is paid to being "responsible tourists" in order to preserve the cultural and environmental aspects of tourist places. However, some people think it is impossible to be a "responsible tourist" in the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　7. Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think they can read books and watch TV by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　8. In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age of life than the past. Why do you think this is? Do advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?

　　9. For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　10. Some people believe that development of technology is making life more complicated, and we should return to simpler life without using technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?