7月考试时间

7月9日，14日，16日，30日

大作文预测题目：

科技类：

1. Scientists believe computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people think the development have a positive impact， others think it is negative. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2. In modern society， it is possible to go shopping， work and communicate via the Internet without face-to-face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?

3. Some people think that developments of technology make people’s life more complex. But others believe that people should choose a simpler life without using technologies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4. Food produced by fertilizers and machines is dangerous to human health and local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

文化类：

1. Too much money has been spent on looking after and restoring old buildings, therefore, we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2. In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think are the reasons for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?

3. Some museums charge visitors for admission, while others think that those places should be free to citizens. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

政府类：

1. Some people believe that people who work for arts, such as painting, theatre or music should be supported financially by the government. Some people believe that they should find other financial support resources instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2. Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3. The government should pay for university tuition fees for students no matter what their financial background is. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

老年人和年轻人问题：

1. In some countries, young people are not only richer but also safer and healthier than ever before. However, they are less happy. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

2. Some people say job satisfaction is more important than job security, others think people cannot always expect enjoy in jobs, working permanently is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

3. An increasing number of people are changing their careers. What are the reasons? Do you think it is positive or negative?

4. Some people think that it is government’s responsibility to provide financial support to old people after they retire. Others think that people should save money for their own future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

5. Today there is a great increase in anti-social behaviors and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? Who should take responsibility for dealing with it?

城市问题（环境；经济）：

1. Shops should not be allowed to sell any food and drinks which are proved to be scientifically harmful for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2. Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others, however, believe that the problems cannot be solved if individuals do not take actions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

3. Many people nowadays do not know their neighbors, and the worse is that they even do not have intention to make friends with them. What do you think of it? What measures should be taken?

教育：

1. It has been believed that people who read for pleasure have developed imagination and good language skills than people who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2. Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children's development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children's life, discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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