Questions on What It Is To Be Rich

大作文（A/G类通用）：2012年9~12月
9-12月常规性预测题库：

说明：绿色部分降低重视，时间不够的话可以不用看。

1、Some people think that to have a successful life you have to have university education, while others think it’s not that important. Discuss both views and give your opinion based on personal experience and knowledge.

2、Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give you opinion.

3、Men and women employed in full-time jobs have to share evenly household chores and caring for children at home. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

4、Richness is an important factor in helping people. To what extent do you agree or disagree.// Rich people should open the doors to opportunities by helping others. Do you agree or disagree?

5、Some countries invest in specialized training centers for top athletes rather than in public sports facilities. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?（9.1命中大作文议题，删除）

6、（重点）Some people think that teachers at school are more responsible for children’s intellectual and social development than parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What is your personal opinion?

7、（重点）Often new commercial centers are planed with respect to green areas and sport facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

8、（重点）Some people believe that children should learn science in school, others think that it is not necessary to include science in general education. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

9、（重点）Nowadays in some countries, single young adults prefer to live outside of their parents homes, they usually leave to study or work in different places. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?//Young people spend less of their free time with their family nowadays. What are the reasons for this? Are there more negative or positive sides to it?//Nowadays we communicate less with our family members. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

10、A family has a great influence on children's development, but the outside of home play a bigger part in children's life. Do you agree or disagree?

11、（重点）Some countries are providing general education in secondary schools, while others are teaching skills specific to a future career. Which type of education would be a better choice these days, in your opinion?

12、（重点）Nowadays some secondary schools give children general education in a range of traditional disciplines, while others claim to be more specialized and pay attention to some particular classes, excluding some general ones. Which of two school types is better for children and why?

13、Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others say that teaching capabilities can be developed with experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

14、Many people say that companies and private tour operators should pay the bills for cleaning up pollution, instead of the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that?

15、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 views and give your opinion.

16、Some people think the cheap air flight gives ordinary people more freedom. However, others think the cheap air flight should be banned because it pollutes the air and brings many other problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

17、In many countries prices of airplane tickets have dropped. Is it positive or negative situation? Write about your personal experience or knowledge.

18、Some people think that children should obey rules or do what their parents and teachers want them to do, but others think that children controlled too much cannot deal with problems well by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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

20、Some people think that individuals are not able improve the environment, only government and companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

21、Individuals and conuntries can not help everyone who need help in the world, so we should be only concerned about our own communities and countries.Agree or Disagree?

22、Some people think that no one should be allowed to work after the age of 65. Others say that people should be allowed to work for as long as they want to. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

23、Nowadays people becoming parents later in life. Some think it is not a good development for the family and for the country. Do you agree or disagree with it? Give your own opinion.

24、Money should be spent on creating new public buildings such as museums or conference halls rather than repairing existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

25、More people use their own cars rather than public transport, so it is up to the government to encourage people to use buses and trains instead. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?

26、More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people say that the price increase of fattening foods will solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

27、People are eating a variety of foods these days which encourages the flow of food from every corner of the world to a local supermarket. Do you think this is negative or positive development? Why?

28、The traditional lifestyle of developing countries has been attracting an increasing number of tourists. As a side-effect this has been preventing the people in developing countries from adopting modern ways of living. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your opinion and examples from personal experience.

29、Most of the schools are planning to replace sports and exercise classes with more academic sessions. What is your opinion on this change? How is this change will affect children’s life in your view?（同9.1大作文有涉及到孩子体育教育议题，可降低重视）

30、The news about violent crimes may frighten people or, on contrary, encourage them to commit a crime. Therefore, some believe that these types of news should not be reported in newspapers or on TV. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

31、Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impact on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?

32、People in developed countries have the tendency to buy more and more things. Is it a positive or a negative development?

33、Some ex-prisoners commit crimes after being released from the prison. What do you think is the cause? How can it be solved?

34、In order to improve safety on our roads more severe punishment should be established for driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

35、Scientists claim that they can tell whether a child will become a criminal by examining the child at the age of 3. Do you agree that crime is a product of human nature? Do you think we can stop children from becoming criminals?

36、There are many different reasons that can keep a person in their workplace. Some believe that money is the main reason. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

37、Compare modern shopping centers to local markets and shops. What way of shopping has more advantages for the people and the society?

38、Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit the teenagers and the community as well. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

39、Children nowadays prefer electronic/computer games to other games and toys. Why is it happening? Is it a positive or a negative trend?

题库补充：

40、Nowadays children have too much freedom. Do you agree or disagree?

41、Public money should be spent on promoting healthy life style rather than treating illnesses. Do you agree or disagree?

42、We are surrounded by all kinds of advertising, which significantly influence our lives. Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative effects?

43、Nowadays people prefer to follow sports events on TV rather than take part in sports themselves. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

44、Nowadays jobs become more stressful and workers stay longer at work. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees?

45、Nowadays both scientists and tourists can go to remote natural environments such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?