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IELTS Writing Task 2 Topic
20130622 China
International News
Jeenn Lee Hsieh 谢振礼
ielts360toefl@hotmail.com
*Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
*Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
*You should write a minimum of 250 words within about 40 minutes.
>Essay Topic 20130622 China:
雅思大作文真题大意
Some people think that secondary school children should study international news as one of the school subjects. Others argue that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
>Example Writing (Jeenn Lee Hsieh):
猫头鹰在线写作实验范文(参考用)
In today's world, it is important for young people to be informed about what is happening on the planet and beyond; however, there is no need to teach international news at the secondary institutions. Now that news of all kinds is available 24/7, to include international news as one of the subjects of study is a waste of school time. For that matter alone, the disadvantages would outweigh the benefits.
There are obvious benefits to studying international news at school. For example, this subject may be regarded as a means to encourage students to be constantly aware of the changing world. It is because that major international events are shaping the global political landscape, directly or indirectly influencing people's lives. Further, studying world news regularly is a basis for learning citizenship life skills and political literacy. At this point, it may be said that those who are not well-informed are not likely to think critically and have their own opinions relevant to history in the making. To put it in another way, the more high school students are interested in international news, the better they are prepared for their adult lives.
Nevertheless, the chief problem is limited school time for students to study international news as a school subject. According to the weekly schedule, schools ought to focus on core subjects, such as mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, physical exercise, and technology. In analysis, just because information about international news is important, it does not mean that this subject should become a key learning area at school, even if time were permitted. Outside the classroom, students can learn international news on television, on radio and online, along with printed circulations. Perhaps there may be another drawback about having international news as a school subject: who would teach that subject the way BBC or CNN is podcasting? Think about this: all teachers are not journalists, are they?
In sum, the issue is a new idea but a bad idea. What with the usually tight school schedule on weekdays, and what with the easy access to the world news information anytime, it is clear that students need not study international events at school. After all, it may be wrong to turn a classroom into a newsroom. (Essay created by Jeenn Lee Hsieh)
>A Collection: IELTS Writing Task 2 Topics (January-June 2013)
中国考区2013年前半年雅思大作文真题回忆(谢振礼整理)
20130615>Some people think that parents have a great influence on their children, while others think that the media have a bigger influence. Discuss both views.
20130608>Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, while others believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both views.
20130525>Government money should support more important things rather than spending money on artists. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20130518>Some people think that all children should learn history in school. However, some others think that learning subjects more relevant to life is more important.
20130516>Advertising which can be seen everywhere in daily life influences what people think. Discuss both positive and negative effects.
20130511>Today, the quality of life in large cities is decreasing. Discuss the causes and solutions.
20130427>Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge, while other people think that they should only learn a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views.
20130418>Some people think that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefits of human beings, while other people argue that it is wrong.
20130413>As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small units.
20130406>100 years ago, human beings believed that we would make continuous progress in all areas of life. Today, some people feel less certain about this.
20130314>It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects should not worry about producing a building as a wrk of art.
20130309>Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future careers. Others think that they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their careers through work experience.
20130302>Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Discuss.
20130223>Not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. Discuss.
20130216>Some people think that all lawbreakers should be taken into prisons, while others believe that there are better alternatives.
20130214>Some people think that young people should be free to choose their jobs, while others think that they should be realistic about their future. Discuss.
20130202>Some people think that it is bad for children to watch television, while others believe that watching television can bring positive effects on children when they grow up.
20130119>Childcare is an important task for a nation. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take childcare courses.
20130112>In some countries, parents expect their children to spend long time studying in school and after school. Therefore, children have little leisure time for themselves. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
20130105>Some people spend more time reading books, while others prefer to watch TV. The former group are more likely to develop creative imaginations and have a better grasp of language skills.
