1、雅思写作讲座(新航道)lesson 4 IELTS WRITING1.Agree or disagree?（15，42%）2.Discuss both views.（10，28%）3.Advantages VS Disadvantages（7，19%）4.Problem+Reasons+Solutions（3，8%）5.What（1，3%）IELTS WRITINGI:P+R+S Problems+Reasons+Recommendations (问题问题+理由理由+建议建议)写作策略写作策略-一边倒一边倒 首段：现象描述首段：现象描述/引出问题引出问题 主体段落：说明出现这一现象或者问题的原
2、因，或者是这一现主体段落：说明出现这一现象或者问题的原因，或者是这一现象的具体表现形式并加以分析举例。象的具体表现形式并加以分析举例。结尾段：提出建议和措施。结尾段：提出建议和措施。IELTS WRITING(1)2007.01.06（新题）The world of work is changing rapidly,so people cannot always depend on their jobs.What are the reasons of such phenomenon and offer some measures to solve it.(2)2007.01.06（新题）The
3、 world of work is changing rapidly,so people cannot always depend on their jobs.What are the reasons of such phenomenon and offer some measures to solve it.IELTS WRITING II:ADVANTAGES-DISADVANTAGES 最典型的标志是题干中有表示优点或者是缺点的词语：最典型的标志是题干中有表示优点或者是缺点的词语：advantage/disadvantge,benefit/drawback,IELTS WRITING1.
4、Some people prefer to stay in the same job for the same company,but others prefer to change jobs frequently.You should use specific reasons to sompare the advantages and disadvantages of both sides.题干标志：题干标志：davantage and disadvantage 总论点：总论点：stay in the same job until achieving success2.In some cou
5、ntries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or expe
6、rience.IELTS WRITINGIII:A:Your Opinion(观点类观点类)要求你对某一现象或观点表明自己的观点和看法.其标志性的语言通常是what is your opinion?或 What do you think?写作策略:首段首段:明确表态,让阅卷人知道你赞同的具体观点是什么.主体段落主体段落:这类题目一半可以采用2+1(对称式)或一边倒的写法,用具体的理由支持你所提出的观点.结尾段结尾段:重申首段观点.(但最好换一种表达方式,不要机械重复)(1)2007.01.13（原题）=2005.05.28 Some people think universities shou
7、ld provide knowledge and skills related to future career.Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake.What is your opinion?IELTS WRITINGIII:B:Discussion(讨论讨论)要求你就某一观点进行讨论要求你就某一观点进行讨论.标志性语言通常是标志性语言通常是 discuss这个词这个词.写作策略写作策略:1)对题目提供的观点从相对的两个方面进行阐述对题目
8、提供的观点从相对的两个方面进行阐述.(2+1或或者对称式者对称式)2)一边倒一边倒:明确表明赞同哪一方明确表明赞同哪一方,并对其进行论证并对其进行论证.(1)2008.06.05 Some people think that university students should specialize in one subject,while others think universities should encourage students to learn a range of subjects.Discuss both views and give your opinion.(2)200
9、8.05.31 Some people argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports.But other people think the success is much related to the mental attitude.Discuss both and give your opinion.IELTS WRITINGIV：AGREE-DISAGREE Agree or Disagree(同意与否同意与否)要求你对已给出的观点表
10、明自己是赞同还是反对，其标志性语要求你对已给出的观点表明自己是赞同还是反对，其标志性语言通常是言通常是Do you agree or disagree?To what extent do you support this statement?To what extent do you agree or disagree?建议双边倒。建议双边倒。A A同意同意entirely support/agree/habour view/point/pletely back up/be in favor of/for suggestion/proposal.fully substantiate this
11、assertion/argument.totally champion/welcome claim/state2 2不同意不同意o A virtually misleading.o This argument is actually destructive.In fact harmful.negative.I tend to disagree/I am against this view/I am an opponent of the claim that This argument/assumption/assertion/claim/statement,nevertheless,is mi
12、sleading.(1)2008.04.24 Teachers used to convey information,but now with wide resources of information,there is no role for teachers to play in modern education.Do you agree or disagree?IELTS WRITING 2.TV,Internet and radio are very popular nowadays.Some people say that they will replace books and wr
13、itten words as the main sources of information.To what degree do you agree or disagree to this position?IELTS WRITING3.The best way to solve the worlds environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel.To what extent you agree or disagree?IELTS WRITINGV:EXPLANATION Many developing countries are
14、 increasingly expanding the tourism industry,why is this case?Is it a positive development?(1)2007.10.13 Some employers focus on academic qualifications,paying less attention to life experiences and personal qualities.What are causes of this phenomenon?Is this development positive or negative?(2)200
15、7.09.22 Today,the expenditure of higher education is paid by the government,students or loans which can be paid back after graduation.State the benefits of the three ways.Which way you think is the best way for the society?1学什么？学什么？2 什么学科？什么学科？3什么方法？什么方法？4其他话题其他话题 1学什么？学什么？060318：Some people think t
16、hat teachers should be responsible for teaching students how to judge right and wrong and how to behave well.Some say that teachers should only teach students about academic subjects.Discuss both views and give your opinion.A:focus on academic knowledgefundamental responsibilityB:Be unconsciously in
17、fluencedHard-working/Punctual/a qualified citizen061014：Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to teach children to be a good citizen or worker rather than to benefit them as individuals.To what extent do you agree or disagree?No contradiction between being a good citizen and individu
18、al 070707：通才通才(generalist)专才专才(specialist)In some countries,schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects;in others,children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career.For todays world,which system is more appropriate?Well-rounded/versatile 分情况分情况07011
19、3：职业还是知识？：职业还是知识？Some people think that universities should provide knowledge and skills related to the future career,but others think the true function of university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake.What is your opinion of the main function of university?Vocational education/training
20、 Theoretical knowledge Employable skills 071208：个人工作还是社会利益？个人还是公民？：个人工作还是社会利益？个人还是公民？Some people believe that the main aim of university education is to help graduates find better jobs,while others think that university education has much wider benefits for individuals and society.Discuss both views
21、 and give your opinion.contribute to societal well-being/welfare080522：重视职业科目，音乐体育类科目无用，应减少重视职业科目，音乐体育类科目无用，应减少 Some people suggest that schools should pay more attention to academic subjects for children because these subjects are useful for their future career.They think that subjects like music a
22、nd sports are not useful and should be reduced.What is your opinion?fashion designer，architect,insights 2 什么学科什么学科?(5)1）060916：政府决定还是个人决定：政府决定还是个人决定 Some people think that the government should decide the subject for students to study in university.Others believe that students should be allowed to a
23、pply for the subject they prefer.Discuss both views and give your opinion.分情况分情况 national defense:military majors,intelligence majors less-popular fishery060923(070512):义工课义工课(community service)It is suggested that all the young adults should be required to undertake a period of unpaid work helping
24、people in the community.Does this bring more benefits or more drawbacks to young adults and the community?C3-T3-P74 Unpaid work:work experience and social responsibilityA:time,health,safety B:experience be essential for future career C3-T3-P74-M164 Present a written argument or case to an educated r
25、eader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work.Some people regard this as completely wrong,while others consider it as valuable work experience,important for learning and taking responsibility.What are your opinions on this?
26、You should use your own ideas,knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.Social experience,learn to help people Waste of time,NCE(national college entrance examination)061118:国际新闻课国际新闻课 Should international news be included into secondary school subjects
27、or is it a waste of time?Give your opinion.A:Broaden ones horizon Global village Global citizen B:However,in China070512：社区服务社区服务 060923 Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs.To what extent do you agree or disagree?Refer to:C3-T3-P
28、74required/compulsory courses selective/optional courses 080301(八还是三？）八还是三？）Most countries spend much money on education,as they start to realize the importance of education.Which two subjects do you think are the most important and which one is the least important?Subjects:Literature,Sports,Mathema
29、tics,Economy,Physics,History,Music,Geography,Philosophy,Foreign languages3 什么方法学什么方法学?070519计算机还是老师？Nowadays,computers are increasingly used in education.In which areas computers are more important and in which areas teachers are more important?IELTS WRITINGEducation:核心：教育的价值、作用核心：教育的价值、作用帮孩子培养交流能力、
30、批判能力、创造力；帮孩子培养交流能力、批判能力、创造力；树立对社会的责任及道德感树立对社会的责任及道德感cultivate/foster/nurture graduates with:Communication skillsCritical thinkingCreative thinking/think creatively/independentlyA sense of obligation/social responsibilityintegrity/morality 师说：师者，传道授业解惑者也。师说：师者，传道授业解惑者也。Teachers are the persons who im
31、part truth,teach students and clear up difficult questions.-Han Yu 1.A good teacher can impart or input/convey knowledge into your mind rather than cram it,which is the basic function of teachers.Teaching is the most direct and straightforward way to convey knowledge.(benefits of knowledge)2.A quali
32、fied/senior teacher can act as a bridge between students and their dilemmas/problems/ills/uncertainties.By referring to teachers or having face-to-face communication with teachers can you solve your problems more efficiently and effectively.You can even make friends with teachers,which can encourage
33、 your studying motivation and initiative,thus forming a sensible learning habit and self-study method.(interaction fish or fishing method,experience)3.A superlative/sophisticated teacher can be a facilitator or mentor who will enlighten students and provide guidance and orientation as a beacon/light
34、 house/torch/compass,paving the road/way for your development in the society.They are spiritual friends and soul mates.(Mental,soul)The specific functions of teachers:1)Teachers can be a supplementary instrument of parenthood.After all,young kids may stay longer with teachers than their parents in k
35、indergartens or nurseries.2)To be frank,teachers treat students more fairly than parents.They neglect the blood hood or family affection,which is conducive to the cultivation of students social responsibility or humanity 3)Teachers can be everywhere.We can learn from each of our peers,no matter how
36、close or separate we are.Parents are unique,but teachers can be versatile.070714（070519）讲课还需要吗？讲课还需要吗？Lectures were used in the past as a way of teaching a large number of students,but nowadays,with the development of technology,there are no justifications for them to exist.To what extent do you agr
37、ee or disagree?play an auxiliary/leading roleA:some subjects(computer sciences,design)B:face-to-face communication,interaction080110：电视、电脑游戏的好坏 Some people think it is good for children to spend time on TV,video,and computer games.Others believe that TV,video and computer games have negative effects
38、 on childrens development.Discuss and give your opinion.C6-G126-172 Relaxation,reaction,cooperation ability，agility,strategies,mentally and physically.Physical,posture/eyesight/pornographic/obscene/violent 060722 It is better for students to live with their parents at home rather than in school.Do y
39、ou agree or disagree with this opinion?070303 Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic ability and others believe that students with different academic abilities should be educated together.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.070922 Higher education
40、is funded in several ways:all costs of higher education are paid by the government;all costs are paid by the student;all costs are paid by students with a government loan which must be repaid after graduation.What are the benefits of these ways and which one is the best?071020 Some people believe it
41、 is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at primary school than secondary school.Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?080126 In countries(where there is high unemployment)most pupils should be offered only primary education;there is no point in offering secondar
42、y education to those who will have no hope of finding a job.To what extent do you agree or disagree?080621 Some people think that children should obey rules and do what their parents and teachers want them to do.Others believe that children controlled very much are not well-prepared for their adult
43、life.Discuss the both sides and offer your view.051022 The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects to society at all levels-individual,national and global.To what extent do you agree or disagree.政府功能：政府功能：1）060513 The shortage of housing in big cities
44、can cause severe consequences,and only government action can solve the problem.To what extent do you agree or disagree?2）061104 Some people think that good health is the basic needs of every human and it is not right for the medical care services to be run by profit-making companies.Do the disadvant
45、ages of private health care outweigh its advantages?3）070825 Some people say that it is the responsibility for the individuals to save money for their own care when they retire.To what extent do you agree or disagree?4）071103 Governments should pay the course fees for everyone who wants to study at
46、university.To what extent do you agree or disagree?交通能源：交通能源：1）080308 The number of cars keeps increasing,and road systems should be expanded.Some people think the government should cover all the costs.Others believe the users should pay for it.Discuss and give your opinion.2）060107 People believe t
47、hat they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state.To what extent do you agree or disagree?3）070203 Individuals can not improve the environment.Only governments and big companies can make a difference.To what extent do you agree or disagree?4）080313 People sh
48、ould look after their health as a duty to the society they live in rather than only for their own personal benefit.To what extent do you agree or disagree?5）060218 Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the worlds fuel resources.To wh
49、at extent do you agree or disagree?6）060325 Long distance flight uses more fuel than car and brings pollution to the environment.We should discourage non-essential flight rather than limit the use of car.To what extent do you agree or disagree?7）060520 Do the problems brought about from internationa
50、l travel outweigh the advantages?科技发展科技发展-生活改进生活改进1）060114 There are social,medical,and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones.What forms do they take?Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of the mobile phone?2）070210 Maintaining public libraries is a waste of mon
