II. 文化传统
1. 2005年3月5日
Some people think that people should follow the local customs when moving to a foreign country? Others think that host countries should welcome different culture. Discuss both and give your own opinion
2. 2005年3月19日
Some people think that culture traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed to tourists. Others believe that it is the only way that traditions can be remained in the world. Discuss both and give your opinion.
3. 2005年4月16日
The advantage brought by the spread if English as ‘global language’ will outweigh the disadvantages. TO what extent do you aGREe or disagree with the view?
4. 2005年6月11日
Modern buildings have been changing the appearance of cities and towns. Some people argue that we should build all buildings in traditional styles to protect culture identity; to what extent do you aGREe or disagree?
5. 2004年6月26日
Some people say the government should not put money on arts such as music and painting. Instead, they should spend more money on construction of public facilities. What is your opinion?
III. 社会问题
1. 2005年2月5日
Food can be cheaper if we use improved facilities and better machinery. However, some of the methods may be dangerous for human health, and have negative effects for local community. What’s your opinion?
2. 2005年2月26日
Now people can do many things such as shopping and banking, especially banking transaction without having to meet other people. What is the possible social impact on individual and the society?
3. 2005年5月21日
Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you aGREe or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to be made in the new century?
4. 2005年6月18日
Sending criminals to prisons is not the best method to deal with them. Education and job training are two better ways to help them. What’s your opinion?
5. 2004年1月10日
There are many women serving in the army, the navy, and the air force. What do you think of females joining the armed forces? Do you aGREe or disagree? Give your reasons.
6. 2004年2月14日
People have shown their selfishness and GREed in modern society. Therefore, some people would like to go back to those traditional societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7. 2004年4月17日
Traffic and housing problems in major cities can be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you aGREe or disagree with this opinion?
8. 2004年5月22日[与2月14日考题极为相似]
Individual GREed and selfishness are a basis of modern society. But some people think we should go back to the old times when people respect their family and community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9. 2004年6月12日
Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation’s history. However, some people think that they should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of proGREss?
10. 2004年8月28日
Many people think that public libraries should only provide books to readers and shouldn’t waste their limited funds on expensive high-tech media, such as computer software, DVD or videos. To what extent do you aGREe or disagree with this opinion?
11. 2004年9月18日
Air transport is increasingly used to export various types of fruits and vegetables to countries where those plants cannot grow or are out of season. Some say it is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
12. 2004年9月25日[亚太区]
In some societies, sports and entertainment personalities are more valued than professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers. Why do you think this has happened? Do you think it is a good development?
事实上，以上三种话题几乎已经占据了全部考题的一半，其重要性实在不容忽视！而我们也看到了虽然是同一个话题，但是内容却差别很大，我们通过了解这些话题只能了解雅思的出题关注重点，那么我们平时在复习的时候就要关注积累相关的例证，因为06年的变化趋势是对于论据的要求明显提高了。另外，一切文章围绕一个主题，一些例证和语言组织方法是可以“一个中心，几手准备”的，也就是可以根据不同主题灵活的将已经掌握的文章变成题目要求的文章，这种技巧在凯德雅思的课堂中会重点练习。
