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母题:
One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (060325, 080405)
提示:
这道题目是经典老题,多次在雅思考试中出现。题目中的理由有明显的逻辑漏洞,因为飞机承载的乘客数量和行驶的距离要远大于汽车,因此先驳斥理由,再讲飞机被禁止的后果(旅游业,物流业将会遭到重创)就可以了。
子题:
汽车会带来哪些问题?廉价航空是否应当被推广?
6. 食品安全
母题:
Some people support the developments in agriculture such as factory farming andcreations of new types of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (080712)
提示:
工厂化农业factory farming提高了农产品的产量,但也祸害无穷。比如大规模喷洒化学肥料chemical fertiliser和农药pesticide,集中式养殖battery farming会侵害动物权利,也使得肉类安全受到威胁。转基因食品genetically modified food虽然改善了食物的品质和产量,但是破坏生态平衡,对人体健康构成潜在的威胁。
子题:
长距离运输(空运)食品的好坏,科技改变食品的好坏。
注意:
本题是一个边缘话题,不能完全归类到环保类下。比如长距离运输食品与全球化类话题可以结合,科技改善食品可以与科技类话题结合。
三、科技与发明
1. 现代通讯科技
母题1:People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individuals and society as a whole? (050226, 070331)
提示:这道题目是经典的科技类话题,因为这道"无脸化交易"的题目浓缩了网络购物、电视购物、网络银行,ATM自助银行、手机银行、电话会议、视频会议等多种话题,是大家必写的话题之一。
母题2:Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree? (050716, 091212)
提示:"远程上班"telecommute也是一个重点话题,对于员工和雇主当然都有好处。
2. 现代媒体(电视、电脑、手机)
母题
1: Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (080110)
提示:这道话题涵盖了电视、视频和电脑游戏的好处与坏处,可以多练习。
母题2: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 mobile phones? (060114)
提示:这道题目是手机类话题的经典题目,从社会、健康、科技三个角度来展开,范围很广。
子题:要不要鼓励儿童看电视?看电视和玩游戏对小孩、家庭和社会有什么影响,怎样解决?电脑不能帮助儿童学习,只会造成身心伤害,你同意吗?如何鼓励老年人使用手机和电脑?手机对于个人和社会的好处与坏处是什么?
3. 替代类话题
母题:Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others believe that it is a waste of money since people can access the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. (120112)
提示:这道题目入选母题是因为它结合了科技、文化和政府三大话题,非常值得一练。不过考虑到2012年1月12日刚刚考过,最近几个月再考的概率不会很大了。
子题:图书馆要不要提供高科技媒体诸如电脑软件和DVD?网络是否会取代博物馆和美术馆?手机和电脑正在逐渐取代书信,你同意吗?机器(机器人)取代人类工作,利弊如何?网络教育是否会取代传统课堂?(提示:这部分话题与教育类话题结合,已被归入教育类)
4. 其它科技话题(与社会、生活类话题结合)
题目:飞机旅行只对富人有好处吗?现代科技使人们失去创造力吗?科技发展造成负面影响了吗?科技发展是否拉大了贫富差距?早起的科技是否比现在的科技影响更大?科技改变了人们之间的关系了吗?科技造成环境污染/使我们的生活变得更加复杂,我们是否要告别科技,过简单的生活?
提示:对于拉大贫富差距这个话题,可以网上搜索一下digital divide这个关键词。
四、媒体与广告
1. 新闻与媒体
母题:News media is more influential nowadays. Some people think it is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (090822)
提示:之所以选择这道题目做母题是因为它涵盖的范围最广,可以写报纸、电视、网络。围绕这些媒体的好处和坏处写一篇文章,顺便思考一下下面的几道子题,那么这部分的话题就可以搞定了。
子题:报纸要比其它媒体更有影响力,你同意吗?网上的信息不准确,你同意吗?我们是否应该相信记者,一个合格的记者应当具备什么样的品质?