2008年雅思考试的写作真题

2008年雅思考试距离现在已经过去很久了，但是当年的许多写作真题都是很有借鉴价值的。为此本站小编为大家带来2008年雅思考试的写作真题。

2008年7月5日

Some people believe that theoretical subjects (such as mathematics, philosophy and economy) should not be taught in universities because universities should focus on practical subjects (such as marketing, computer programming, and accounting). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年7月12日

Some people support the development in agriculture such as factory farming and scientific creation of new types of fruits and vegetables. Others oppose this view and support other developments. Discuss and give your opinion.

2008年7月24日

Some people think that in modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each other. But others say that individuals are becoming more independent on each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2008年7月26日

Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environmental protection, while others believe more benefits have been brought to international business. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2008年8月9日

In some countries, the governments encourage industries and businesses to move out from large cities to regional areas. Do you think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

2008年8月16日

Detailed descriptions of crimes are often given in the newspaper or on TV. Some people think it has bad consequences on the society and so should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年8月21日

Some people think that international travel makes them prejudiced rather than broad-minded. Give reasons why people fail to benefit from travel and how to improve the understanding of countries you visit.

2008年8月30日

Some people believe that students should study in groups. Others think that they should study alone. What are the benefits of studying in groups and studying alone? Which way is more effective?

2008年9月6日

Once children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年9月13日

Some people believe that it is important to protect the environment, but they make no efforts on it. Why is it so? What actions should be taken to protect the environment?

2008年9月18日

Sending criminals to prison is not the effective method to deal with them. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年9月27日

Poor students or students who come from rural areas often find it difficult to have access to university education. Some people think universities should make it especially easy for them to study. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年1月26日

Unemployment is getting increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to get primary education, while others think secondary education is necessary. What’s your opinion?

2008年2月2日

Some people think people can exploit animals for any purpose they need, while others do not think so. What is your opinion?

2008年2月14日

An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. What problems will this bring about? Should the government encourage people to live in small towns?

2008年2月16日

An American film actor once said, “Tomorrow is important and precious.” Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than to the present. Do you agree or disagree?

2008年2月23日

Some people think imported food exerts positive impacts on our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年3月1日

Schools offer a wide range of courses such as physical education, music, economics, philosophy, math, English, geography, physics and history. Among all these subjects, which one do you think is the most important and which one is the least important?

2008年3月8日

The number of cars keeps increasing, so road systems should be expanded. Some people think the government should pay for it, while others think the car owners should pay for it. What’s your opinion?

2008年3月13日

People should look after their health as a duty to the society they live in rather than personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年3月29日

Some people think government should ensure the healthy lifestyle of people, but others argue that it should be decided by individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2008年4月5日

Aircraft uses more fuel than cars and produces more pollution. Some people suggest the non-essential use of aircraft like international travel should be discouraged. Do you agree or disagree?

2008年4月12日

More working people are busy with work and have no enough time to spend with their family and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects on family life and society as a whole?

一、寻觅小作文需要表达的重点

见到图形表达题，你心中就需要思考这个图形题需要表述的重点在哪里。作答时先说明再梳理数据。切不可将文章写成账本式的文字，否则，你就会得到很低的分数。

例如：

The graph shows how the amount of water used worldwide changed between 1900 and 2000. Throughout the century, the largest quantity of water was used for agricultural Purposes, and this increased dramatically from about 500 km to around 3,000 km in the year 2000.

文章的主句应该对文章要表达的趋势，量的大小作出说明，相关的数据则补充在后面。雅思小作文考察的精髓还是查看考生的英文表达能力，精简凝练。你的描述要让阅卷者脑海中浮现出图形的样本，数量和趋势等等相关变量。如果你能达到以上这些要求，那么小作文本身也就基本上合格了。

二、了解图形的分类规律

图形描述题，按照标准图形来分，可以分为line graph (curve), bar chart, pie chart以及table，按照表达重点来分，分为趋势类和大小类，分类依据于题中的时间列表。一般来说，出现时间段的图形题都是以描述数据变化趋势为主。

三、准备必要的表达方式

1.与趋势有关的词语：

上升(动词)：increase, rise, climb, ascend, surge, shoot up

下降(动词)：decrease, decline, drop, fall, descend, plunge

持平(动词)：remain stable, keep constant, level off, flatten out

波动(动词)：fluctuate, wave, go up and down

快速(形容词/副词)：considerable/considerably, significant/significantly,substantial/substantially,remarkable/remarkably, dramatic/dramatically

稳步(形容词/副词)：steady/steadily, stable/stably, moderate/moderately, modest/modestly

缓慢(形容词/副词)：slight/slightly, minimal/minimally, marginal/marginally

顶点(名词 /动词)：peak

趋势(名词)：trend/ tendency

2. 相关词语：

百分比(名词)：proportion, rate, percentage, share

占据 (动词)：occupy, comprise, constitute, account for, represent.

数字：number, amount, data, figure

比例：rate, proportion, percentage, share

大约：roughly, about, nearly, approximately, a little less than, slightly more than

各自地：respectively, for each，severally

四、注重连词的'使用

连词在语句中起着承上启下的作用，添加连词，可以增加文章的逻辑感，使得文章更加严谨，同时，文章中连词的使用也要讲究一定的形式，我们在文章中一般称之为形连。

五、Integrity and Perfection

文章有了恰当的表达方式，还需要进行一些细节方面的修饰，添加数据时，形式要整齐划一，有不随便删除和添加数量单位，增加连词的使用，加强文章的严谨度，采用一些多样化的数据添加方式，是文章看起来有理有据，中心思想贯穿全文。

主要数据添加方式有：

1. 利用标点，如括号和破折号

2. 利用介词，如with, at, to, by等

3. 利用分词或从句，倒装句