Question:
There are many advertisements directed at children, such as snacks, toys and other goods. Parents argue that children are under pressure. Advertisers claim that the advertisements provide useful information. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Model Essay:
The prosperity of commercialized markets has boosted the prevalence of advertisements around the globe for decades of years. Under detailed classification of products, children nowadays also constitute a huge part of target customers who deserve the designated commercials. Although potential adverse effects are visible, as far as I am concerned, it is still too critical to ignore the useful messages delivered from those advertisements.
It is undeniable that children, at the early stage of life, will conduct quite a lot of behaviors out of impulse or interest, including purchasing. At the same time, the peer pressure, which arouses students’ mind of rivalry, will also provoke impulsive acts. After watching some vivid and exquisite commercials that sells toys, snacks or other stuffs, it is possible for kids born in wealthy families to be seduced and make the purchase, leaving children who cannot afford those goods in total jealousy or even disappointment.
However, the adverse effects should not be over-exaggerated while positive functions of those commercials should not be overlooked. The original function of advertisements is to introduce relative information about different products, thus assisting consumers to discover demanded necessities as well as make comparisons among commodities of the similar type. Children, an indispensable part of customers, can also resort to advertisements to select their wanted products, thus saving a great bunch of time searching aimlessly in streets or shopping malls.
From my perspective, apart from the basic function of introducing information, advertisements can also serve as positive stimulus on children’s creativity and imagination. Young kids are easier to be attracted by scenes that are innovative and novel, which not only pushes advertisements to modify the content and mode of representation in a more creative way, but also in return imposes influences on those young audiences who are fascinated by the originality.
In conclusion, even though problems are still clearly visible among advertisements aiming at children, benefits can also be attained through the correct utilization of commercials.
Question:
People still value artist in the age of advanced science and technology. Why you think this is? Are arts as important as science and technology?
复合类，问题解决+正反讨论，考生需要先分析为什么艺术家至今仍受人尊重（表层原因，深层原因），再分析艺术是否和科技同等重要（相同+不同），从行文的整体要求上来看难度高于两种单独的作文题型，从篇幅长度来说字数相对来说也会更多一些。在规划段落结构时，可以单独把原因分析划为一段，也可以在开头段中涵盖原因分析，然后分段论述是否和科技同等重要。
Model Essay:
Artists, although sometimes underestimated by the general public after the comparison with other seemingly more profitable industries, still enjoys higher social status and are generally respected by certain groups of people. The causing effects of this phenomenon are diverse and the significance of arts also deserves further exploration.
People’s respect on artists can reflect both their admiration of personal achievement and aesthetic appreciation. For one thing, artists are the ones that achieve greatness with their expertise, outshining their peers with their talents and efforts. For another, the respect on artists also represent the lofty and spiritual pursuit among the public, even in the contemporary society.
It s undeniable that outcomes generated from the development of science and technology are more visible and outstanding compared with accomplishments in art industry. The demand for greater properties has indeed driven people to focus on some more materialized, or even worldly targets, which can be easier to obtain under the assistance of scientific and technological development, since advancements in this industry have already renovated general mode of study and work, thus improving the efficiency as well as creating greater opportunities to succeed.
The emphasis on financial profits, however, cannot serve as a solid evidence to prove the lower status of arts. After the prevailing of relative artistic knowledge and information, the value of arts will be further recognized and appreciated by the general public, which guarantees the values off artistic works as well as satisfies people’s spiritual pursuits of truth and beauty. Hence, it is too hasty to despise the importance of arts just because its contributions to the society are not as visible as those created by science and technology.
The value on artists symbolizes contemporary admiration on individual accomplishments and creativity. Although most of material contributions originate from scientific and technological prosperity, the significance of arts should never be overlooked.
Question:
Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. Do you agree or disagree?
可采用偏向性立场，赞成预防手段。先让步同意现阶段还没有特别好的对抗环境变化的方法，贸然采取行动可能会更加伤害自然，但是这种方法只是被动适应，而在积极采取预防措施的过程中不仅能够帮助人们更好地理解环境与自然，还能进一步帮助人们对不可预测的灾难和问题做更加充分的准备。
Model Essay:
Climate change has already become a sensitive topic in contemporary society, since the mere mentioning of it will quickly give rise to a controverted debates among the general public. Contrary to previous active responses in terms of precautionary measures, some people nowadays argue that what people should do at present is to figure out ways to live with different climatic phenomena, which I am strongly against to.
There is no denying that up until now almost all countries are still stumbling over the present climate changes, since there is still no valid scientific and technical method to tackle disastrous consequences brought about by climate variations. Without careful planning and observation, the rushed solutions may even provoke worsening results since people’s capabilities are still too vulnerable when encountering the almighty and unpredictable power of the nature. If the present prevention may result in more catastrophic problems, it is better to cease and seek for other way out.
Passive adaptation, however, can only cope with instant problems and shall never be constantly feasible or reliable when fighting against climatic changes. During the process of combating relative problems, people can further their understanding about the mystery of nature, which can be further applied in the process of technological innovation. Under the assistance of enhanced techniques, more accurate prediction of climate changes and possible solutions will be discovered and finally it will also be probable for human beings to have clear clues about the operation of the whole natural system. What is more, prevention also serves as an alert to contemporary social members, which not only keeps reminding the importance of environmental protection, but also assists people to make better preparations for some possible yet unpredictable climatic disasters.
In conclusion, although the nature and climate are mysterious and unconquerable, in order to ensure a safe and sound living condition, it is of great necessity for human beings to actively participate in preventive activities.
Question:
Some people think it is a valuable experience to travel abroad, whereas others believe it is a waste of time and expense since people already have TV programs and the internet nowadays. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
双边讨论题，A方观点国际旅行是一种宝贵的经历；B方观点电视节目和网络的普及让国际旅行变成了一种浪费时间和金钱的行为。需针对AB方观点分别分析双方的合理性，并在接下来给出自己的态度（可支持A/B，也可采取中立态度），双方各自的劣势不需提及。
Model Essay:
The industry of international tourism has been greatly boosted, which is facilitated by the increase of curiosity among civilians towards alienate cultures as well as the advancement in economic situations within different natural boundaries. Although, under the assistance of high-tech devices and innovative programs, it is still of great value to experience a foreign country in person.
What is unquestionable about the rationality of supporters who regard international travel as a waste of time and money is that the renovated shooting technology, high-definition of TV screen and the widespread network cables have already enabled people to embrace knowledge and gorgeous views from almost every corner of the world without stepping out of their bedroom. The vivid scenes of different programs cannot only offer audiences with almost genuine experience of traveling, but also can better convey related knowledge through narrations of instructions. The convenience of the cyber space can also satisfy the demands of every explorer with a free platform to share and exchange opinions. Hence it is understandable for such a group of people to hold the view.
The real circumstances, however, shall never be learned without being personally on the scene. The pictures and expressions provided by TV programs and the internet can merely offer two-dimensional viewing experience whereas wandering around a foreign country will pave direct access to the real lifestyle, underlying cultural characteristics and traditions of the particular country. Compared with watching and internet surfing, international trip can also help to relieve tensions and stress accumulated in routine work and study through living a different life people never had before with the sense of curiosity serving as the source of motivation.
From my perspective, it is highly valuable for people to set on international travel, during which people can both please their eyes through appreciating the natural beauty and ease their minds through breaking from the present status quo.
Question:
People can eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
在很多国家，人们现在可以吃到很广很多样的食物。因此，比起当地食物，他们会吃更多来自其他地区的食物。你认为这一发展的优点是否多于缺点？
单边讨论题，分析“人们更多的吃外来食物”这一现象的优点和缺点。本题只问优点和缺点，而并没有明确给出优缺点所涉及的具体对象。可以从市民生活和健康的角度，或是从商品市场和销售的角度，甚至是文化交流和融合的角度展开话题。
Model Essay:
The innovation of both logistics transportation and refrigeration technology have already enriched residential dietary selection, people therefore obtain more opportunities to approach diverse food from all over the world and plenty of local food is meanwhile substituted by the exotic one. Personally, I do not think this tendency is absolutely positive.
Admittedly, visible benefits could be found under this change. Firstly, it could provide citizens with a wider range of options, extending their selections of ingredients beyond home-produced vegetables, fruits and meat, which could better cater to their appetite. Besides, it could, to a large extent, prevent the monopoly of local food towards the local catering market by promoting the benignant competition between imported food and local food. Otherwise, dominated by local suppliers for a long term, the lack of competition would lead to the decline of food quality within local market.
However, compared with the merits this practice can provide, its drawbacks in the long run may be more considerable. First and foremost, when confronting with increasingly abundant dietary choice, it is of difficulty for dwellers to resist the temptations brought by multiple foreign foods, and the overeating phenomenon will gradually develop into normal state, which is noxious to the public’ s physical well-being. Moreover, delivering food from one place to another via long-distance airline or railway transportation will inevitably consume a host of fuels, causing the huge expenditure on delivery and transportation, thereby triggering the rise of prices in those imported commodities and reducing their cost-effectiveness.
To conclude, even though this trend enriches the consumers' dietary enjoyment, while[however], if this enjoyment was at the cost of environment[health], it would not be supposed to be advocated among the public.
Question:
Some people think charity organizations should help people in great need wherever they live. However, others think they should help people in their own country. Discuss both opinions and give your own idea.
双边讨论型，A方观点慈善机构应该帮助所有需要帮助的人；B方观点慈善机构应该只帮助自己国家的人。可以从社会号召力social concern,国际关系international relationship以及经济压力financial burden,能力范围competence and range of capabilities两方四个角度展开。观点上可以有所偏向，也可以均衡同意AB两方观点都存在合理性。
Model Essay:
Under the increasing salaries and uplifting living conditions, social assistance earns higher popularity in recent decades. Some people prefer to offer support to local residents, while others would choose to offer financial donation to suffering people even beyond their national boundaries. In my opinion, the latter one can be a better option.
Admittedly, it is reasonable that aiding local residents can leave more time and energy for the government to concentrate on its own national problems, which is always considered as the fundamental duty that the government should fulfill. If sparing efforts on solving other countries troubles without figuring its own way out, dissatisfaction or even resentment will be triggered among the general public, resulting in the instability of the country. Hence it is understandable for a group of people to support the former view.
Considering from a more comprehensive aspect, however, offering international aids assists citizens to obtain more social concerns. By gathering funding from the public, unbiased assistance enables impoverished families even in remote distance to obtain financial aid, enhancing poor children’ s access to educations and medical services, which are usually money-consuming and even luxury for individuals. Through providing international aids, the right sample of humanism will be presented, which symbolizing the genuine moral system that human beings have upheld regardless of the nationality and races.
In addition, by offering international aid, countries that give a helping hand will receive more global recognition and appreciation, which definitely helps to establish a more positive and favorable public image. The assistance provider, then, will also be possibly rewarded and repaid in terms of international affairs or when itself encounters some sorts of disasters, too. As a consequence, a more friendly global relationship will be established and strengthened under the continuous interactions and helps between different nations.
In conclusion, unprejudiced aids and assistance can be a much wiser option for those who are willing to provide supports to others.
Question:
Some people think it is more important to plant trees in open areas in towns and cities than to provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
有些人认为在城镇中种树比盖房重要得多，你是否同意这个观点？
单边对比类题目，政府规划类话题，类似的题目还有“公园和购物中心孰轻孰重”、“电子书是否能够取代纸质书”、“垂直城市是否比水平城市更合理”、“清洁能源vs化石能源”等，皆是将某个看似具有绝对优势的因素跟另一个看上去问题比较大的因素进行对比，针对这类题目来说破题方法是统一的：在承认对方优势的基础上阐述我方因素的不可替代性，站反对立场即可。针对这道题目来说，双方的优势分别是：
种树重要：
1.环境保护
2.城市绿化
3.储备更多木料资源
盖房重要：
1.缓解住房压力
2.创造就业机会
3.拉动经济增长
Model Essay:
City planning is always a crucial issue for governmental authorities to take into consideration, since it closely intertwines with the future development and prosperity of a city. Some people propose that housing plays a more significant role in determining the living standards of every residents, whereas I firmly believe the afforested areas weigh much more heavily than building houses.
There is no doubt that the wider utilization of real estate can overcome abundant problems that are bothering contemporary people. On the one hand, more job vacancies and employment opportunities will be generated under the construction of houses. Not only workers in constructions sites will be in great demand, but also employees in relative industries such as architectural materials, engineering project supervision and even banking system will also be highly required. On the other hand, the government will also benefit greatly in terms of tax revenue. Each establishment of construction project shall undergo the supervision of governmental officials while part of their income will also be paid as taxes, thus better promoting the development of economy as well as engender more financial capacity for the government to implement other projects.
Considering from a more comprehensive aspect, however, the hazards of establishing more houses should not be overlooked, among which the damages to the environment is the most visible area. Planting more trees, can relieve the contemporary over-exploitation on natural resources while prevent other potential problems such as the water and soil erosion and desertification. What is more, the increase of afforested area in towns and cities can better diversify the monotonous urban layout, which even will serve as a stimulus for tourists to pay a visit. Citizens’ sense of happiness can also be promoted under the environmentally harmonious and healthily-beneficial living conditions.
In a nutshell, the plantation of more trees contributes to both health issues and city landscape in general.
Question:
Some people think having more TV channels is good because they will have more choices, while others think it is not good because programs' quality is lower. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
这是一道两方对比的题目，比较双方分别是
A：更多的电视频道能够提供更多的收视选择；
B：电视频道太多只会降低电视节目的质量
考生需要在分别分析AB两方观点合理性的基础上给出自己对这个话题的看法，可以是同意A方观点，可以同意B方观点，也可以站较为中立的态度。
这道题在论述的过程中需要注意的地方在于，题目当中给了非常明确的两个because限制条件，因此在展开文章的时候，要围绕整一个因果关系句论述，而不能单纯分析电视频道增加这个现象本身的好与坏，而是分析为什么电视频道的增加会影响到整体的收视感受。
A：更多的电视频道能够提供更多的收视选择
行业竞争令节目翻新
不同领域的电视频道能够提供不同特色的节目类型
B：电视频道太多只会降低电视节目的质量
节目需求量大，制作周期缩短，质量下降
过分追求收视率，节目内容哗众取宠
Model Essay:
The prevalence of television media has already renovated the viewing experience of millions of audiences under fierce competitions among different TV channels. Some people claim that such a phenomenon undoubtedly contributes to the improvement of TV programs, which, from my own perspective, actually ignores the underlying flaws of this issue.
What is unquestionable about the rationality of those positive opinions is that under the expansion of different TV channels, more innovative TV programs will be provided. Competitions within the media industry will serve as a strong stimulus for each channel to continuously propose new ideas and projects to satisfy the increasingly picky audiences. As beneficiaries of those competitions, audiences will get access to more renovated and creative contents while making their own selection among the huge pool of programs.
Considering from a more comprehensive aspect, however, such competitions among different TV channels will also trigger improper strategies which only aim at attracting as many attentions as they can without taking the quality of programs into consideration. As a consequence, the design of many projects will be only oriented to please the public with mere claptraps whereas the essence of media, which is to deliver valuable knowledge and moral concepts to the public, has be abandoned.
What is more, as far as I am concerned, the increase of TV channels also will exert great pressure on the manufacturing of each program. The expansion of channels will inevitably gives rise to the simultaneous augmentation of programs in order to fill cover all the empty timeslots, which in return will decrease the original time that should be invested on manufacturing each program. Hence the increase of channels will end up in the loss of concentration and quality.
Even though it is hard to arrive at an absolute conclusion, I strongly believe that the wider prevalence of TV channels would just deteriorate the program value.
Question:
Many customs and the traditional ways of behaviors are no longer relevant to the modern life and not worth keeping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
题干：很多习俗以及传统方式的行为都已经和现代生活不再相关，并且不值得保留。你是否同意？
这是一道单边讨论类的题目，话题是对待传统文化的恰当方式。当习俗和文化传统已经和现代生活脱节，是否还需要继续保留这些已经脱节的传统，还是从节约资源的角度果断加以摒弃。比起传统单边讨论类的题目来说，这道题的出题倾向性还是非常明显的，相信很多考生在拿到题目之后也会优先选择“不同意”的立场，强调保护这些文化风俗和传统的重要性。但是在题目已经明确给出客观条件“与现实生活脱节”的前提下，如何继续巩固保护传统的重要性这一核心观点，将是这篇作文的论述关键。
其实对待这道题目，论述的重点不在于“与现实脱节”，而是在于and后面的“not worth keeping”：可以把逻辑的重心放在“即便是已经与现实脱节，我们是否应该果断摈弃这些传统，还是能够将这些传统加以修正和改造，以适应崭新的社会形态”，如果能够将立场转向这个方向，不仅打开了论述的瓶颈，还能够将整体的立意提升至一个高度。
同意：
1.继续保持这些脱节的传统文化会造成社会资源的浪费
2.影响人们工作、生活的效率
3.影响下一代对客观世界的理解和认识
反对：
1.是对于国家价值观、文化的传承
2.对部分传统风俗和行为的摒弃会波及到相关领域，带来负面影响
3.可以经过适当的改造，更加适应现代社会的特色
下面这篇例文采取的是主体段三段式偏向型结构
1.造成社会资源的浪费
2.是国家价值观、文化的传承
3.但可以经过适当改造，更加适应现代社会
Model Essay:
The ever-changing pace of contemporary society has already imposed drastic influences on all walks of residential life, among which the preservation of conventions and customs are no exception. Some people claim that it is not compulsory to maintain those outdated traditions, which I am strongly against.
Certain amounts of social resources, namely governmental funds, labor force and research investments may be wasted if keeping protecting those impractical traditional behaviors. Clinging to conventions that are no longer valid, both the government and citizens need to spare an abundance of time and energy on relative cultivating deeds and spiritual teachings of those customs, which are seemingly of no use for the guidance of contemporary social life. Without clear planning or allocation, those invalid deeds may even trigger dissatisfaction among citizens.
The inheritance and popularization of national value and morality, however, should never be overlooked when taking the aforementioned issue into consideration. As the carrier of history and civilization generated in different periods of time, simply abandoning those conventions may result in the division of history or even lack of certain historical knowledge in the long run. When future siblings no longer understand the traditional values and morality that the older generation firmly adhere to, misunderstandings among different age groups may also arise.
What is more, under some adaptation in accordance of modern social circumstances, it is not impossible for those traditional habits and customs to be revitalized and renovated. What those conventions really weigh is not just confined to the mere behaviors and superficial forms, but the thoughts and ideology that unite the whole society. The mere change of manifestation pattern may also evoke a wider range of curiosity among the public, just like what has happened to the adaption of carved wooden printing pictures.
In conclusion, although some traditions have lost parts of their practical value, it is still hasty to give up them instantly.
Question:
These days, people in many cities know little about their neighbors and do not have a sense of community. What do you think are the causes and what solutions can you suggest?
这是一道问题解决类题目，要求学生分析现象产生的原因并给出相应的解决办法。问题解决类是雅思大作文中出题频率比较低的一类，历年考试中每年会以5-6次的频率出现，但9月24日这场是今年问题解决类出现的第二次，上一次考到问题解决类已经是上半年4月21日的事情了，如果出题频率不变的话，建议未来三个月考试的学生可以再重点巩固一下这类大作文的答题思路并做相应的练习。
针对问题解决类大作文的处理方法，建议采用常规四段式结构即可，主体段1分析现象/问题产生的原因（两个原因，并依次给予解释）；主体段2提供问题的可行性解决办法（对照两个原因出现的顺序给出相应的解决方法，并适当加入说理性解释）。开头段针对背景信息予以补充，结尾段给出概况总结即可。从语言和内容组织的角度来说，问题解决类在四类大作文中的难度相对最低，更不能因为缺乏准备而丢掉分数。
原因分析：
1.忙于工作，无暇沟通
2.社会安全感不高
3.对个人隐私关注度的提升
解决方法：
1.开展社区活动加强交流
2.巩固和加强社会治安
3.加强对个人信息的保护
Model Essay:
Compared with neighborhoods decades ago, it seems that contemporary living communities just serve as dwelling places without providing friendly and harmonious living atmosphere that people used to embrace and enjoy in the past. As is closely intertwined with the quality of residential life, it is essential to explore the possible causes while trying to figure out potential solutions.
First and foremost, weighed down with sophisticated tasks either in school or workplace, it is difficult for people to spare time on the maintenance of interpersonal relationship within their residence. It is not uncommon to find people leaving for their work or study in the early morning while returning home late at night under the acceleration of social pace and augment of competitions. What is more, the lack of social security may also constitute another reason for the indifference in each neighborhood. Posing great doubts on the credibility and morality of neighbors, it is of limited probabilities for people to conduct close interactions with others, not to mention to form a sense of belonging within the community.
In terms of possible solutions, the keys lie in following areas. On the one hand, it is advisable for community personnel to organize certain forms of activities, namely some entertaining games and communications, thus providing more opportunities for people to be acquainted and learn more about each other. On the other hand, clarified and stricter regulations should be issued to ensure the security measures as well as improve residents’ sense of safety. Only when the social circumstances are safeguarded, will people reduce the sense of wariness and be more willing to contact with their neighbors.
The causing effects are diverse as mentioned above, which worth our special attention. In order to unite people and enhance the sense of friendliness within each specific community, both the residents and the government should take the initiative to make the improvements.