【8月预测】2015年8月雅思作文预测

小作文：重点关注流程图、地图、表格

大作文：

教育类

Some people think school sshould only teach students academic subjects. Others think schools should also teach student show to distinguish between right and wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Teach academic subjects
　　• Receiveprofessional knowledge – continue further study– satisfyacademicpursuit(gainamaster’sdegreeoradoctor’sdegree)
　　• Gainhigherdegrees– prepare for future career – finddecentjobs–stand out from intense social competition

Distinguish between right and wrong
　　• mentallyimmature –be misled and cheated – go astray – commit crimes – instill high moral values – cultivate sound personality
　　• restrictcrimesandreducethecrimeratetothelargestextent–ensuresocialstabilityandmaintainsocialorder

政府类

Some people thinkthegovernmentshould spendmoremoneyonpublicservicesratherthanwastemoneyonart(i.e.musicandpainting).Towhatextentdoyouagreeordisagree?

Agree(publicservices)
　　• Publicfacilities(e.g.publictransport,healthcare,schools)– convenient
　　• Publicfacilities(e.g.parksandsquares)–entertainment–releasestress
　　• Thegovernmenthaslimitedbudgetfromtaxrevenue.–Requiringthegovernmenttoinvestalargeamountofmoneyinartwillincreaseitsfinancialburden

Disagree(art)
　　• Appreciateart–pursuebeautyandinnerpeace–stimulateimagination–releasestress–enrichspirituallife
　　• Culturalheritage–boost the development of theartindustryandtourism–gainprofit

科技类

Some people think that distant learninghas more advantages than schools, and schools will disappear from our lives. What is your view?

Advantages
　　• Convenient:1)Peoplecanstudy whenever and wherever they want.Employees are likely to study while working. 2) study at their own pace and cultivate the ability to study independently; 　　3) do not need to commute between home and school
　　• Diversifyteachingmethodsthroughmultimedia–provideaudioandvisualaids–engaging,vividandattractive–stimulatestudents’interestinlearning

Disadvantages
　　• Notconvenientforstudentstointeractwithteachersorclassmates(e.g.raisequestions,conductgroupdiscussion)
　　• Be distracted – beaddictedtothevirtualworld–overlyrelyoncomputers
　　• The Internet is filled with unreliable information without proofreading. VS Experienced teachers know how to select suitable materials based on students’ needs and levels.
　　• Computers are expensive to purchase and maintain.

工作类

Some people believe that job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others believe that people cannot always enjoy their jobs and that a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Job satisfaction
　　• Stand out from intense social competition –leadafast-pacedlife.–workunderexcessivepressureandworkovertime–physicalandmentalhealth
　　• Interest – enjoy – have a high level of job satisfaction and motivation – persist – feel a strong sense of achievement – realise social value

Jobsecurity
　　• Find securejobs – earn money – makealiving–raisefamily–satisfymaterialdemands–enhancethequalityoflife–consume
　　• Enhanceasenseofsecurityandbelonging

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