IELTS Writing Sample - Task 2
IELTS Writing Sample - Task 2
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题型一:Agree or Disagree?
剑 8 test 3【交通】
【同意与否】 ................................................................................. 3
剑 8 test1【学校教育】【两边观点】 .......................................................................... 8
剑 6 test 2【运动】
【两边观点】 ............................................................................... 10
剑 6 test 4【抽象(变化)
】【两边观点】.................................................................. 11
题型四:Report
剑 10 test 1 【家庭教育】
【报告】 ........................................................................... 12
剑 7 test 3【工作】
【报告】 ....................................................................................... 13
剑 5 test 4【其他】..................................................................................................... 14
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剑 8 test 3【交通】【同意与否】
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems.
1. There is no doubt that traffic and pollution from vehicles have become huge problems, both
in cities and on motorways everywhere. Solving these problems is likely to need more than a
2. While it is undeniable that private car use is one of the main causes of the increase in traffic
and pollution, higher fuel costs are unlikely to limit the number of drivers for long. As this
policy would also affect the cost of public transport, it would be very unpopular with everyone
who needs to travel on the roads. But there are various other measures that could be
3. I think to tackle the problem of pollution; cleaner fuels need to be developed. The technology
is already available to produce electric cars that would be both quieter and cleaner to use.
Persuading manufacturers and travellers to adopt this new technology would be a more
4. However, traffic congestion will not be solved by changing the type of private vehicle people
can use. To do this, we need to improve the choice of public transport services available to
travellers. For example, if sufficient sky trains and underground train systems were built and
effectively maintained in our major cities, then traffic on the roads would be made
dramatically reduced. Long-distance train and coach services should be made attractive and
5. In conclusion, I think that long-term traffic and pollution reductions would depend on
educating the public to use public transport more, and on governments using public money
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剑 10 Test 3【全球化】【利弊】
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products
1. It is said that countries are becoming similar to each other because of the global spread of the
same products, which are now available for purchase almost anywhere. I strongly believe that this
2. A country’s history, language and ethos are all inextricably bound up in its manufactured artifacts.
If the relentless advance of international brands into every corner of the world continues, these
bland packages might one day completely oust the traditional objects of a nation, which would
be a loss of richness and diversity in the world, as well as the sad disappearance of the
manifestations of a place’s character. What would a Japanese tea ceremony be without its
specialty crafted teapot, or a Fijian kava ritual without its bowl made from a certain type of tree
bark?
3. Let us not forget either that traditional products, whether these be medicines, cosmetics, toys,
clothes, utensils or foods, provide employment for local people. The spread of multinational
products can often bring in its wake a loss of jobs, as people turn to buying the new brand,
perhaps thinking it more glamorous than the one they are used to. This eventually puts
4. Finally, tourism numbers may also be affected, as travellers become disillusioned with finding
every place just the same as the one they visited previously. To see the same products in shops
the world over is boring, and does not impel visitors to open their wallets in the same way that
5. Some may argue that all people are entitled to have access to the same products, but I say that
local objects suit local conditions best, and that faceless uniformity worldwide is an unwelcome
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary
school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
1. Traditionally, children have begun studying foreign languages at secondary school, but
introducing them earlier is recommended by some educationalists. This policy has been adopted
by some educational authorities or individual schools, with both positive and negative outcomes.
2. The obvious argument in its favor is that young children pick up languages much more easily
than teenagers. Their brains are still programmed to acquire their mother tongue, which
facilitates learning another language, and unlike adolescents, they are not inhibited by
self-consciousness.
3. The greater flexibility of the primary timetable allows for more frequent, shorter sessions and for
a play-centered approach, thus maintaining learners’ enthusiasm and progress. Their command
of the language in later life will benefit from this early exposure, while learning other languages
subsequently will be easier for them. They may also gain a better understanding of other
cultures.
4. There are, however, some disadvantages. Primary school teachers are generalists, and may not
have the necessary language skills themselves. If specialists have to be brought in to deliver these
sessions, the flexibility referred to above is diminished. If primary language teaching is not
standardized, secondary schools could be faced with a great variety of levels in different
languages within their intake, resulting in a classroom experience which undoes the earlier gains.
change schools. However, these issues can be addressed strategically within the policy adopted.
5. Anything which encourages language learning benefits society culturally and economically and
early exposure to language learning contributes to this. Young children’s innate abilities should be
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high
school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people
1. It is quite common these days for young people in many countries to have a break from studying
after graduating from high school. The trend is not restricted to rich students who have the
money to travel, but is also evident among poorer students who choose to work and become
2. The reasons for this trend may involve the recognition that a young adult who passes directly
from school to university is rather restricted in terms of general knowledge and experience of the
world. By contrast, those who have spent some time earning a living or travelling to other places,
have a broader view of life and better personal resources to draw on. They tend to be more
independent, which is a very important factor in academic study and research, as well as giving
3. However, there are certainly dangers in taking time off at that important age. Young adults may
environment. They may think that it is better to continue in a particular job, or to do something
completely different from a university course. But overall, I think this is less likely today, when
4. My view is that young people should be encouraged to broaden their horizons. That is the best
way for them to get a clear perspective of what they are hoping to do with their lives and why.
Students with such a perspective are usually the most effective and motivated ones and taking a
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剑 9 test 3 【健康】【两边观点】
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports
facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other
measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
1. A problem of modern societies is the declining level of health in the general population, with
conflicting views on how to tackle this worrying trend. One possible solution is to provide more
2. Advocates of this believe that today’s sedentary lifestyle and stressful working conditions mean
that physical activity is no longer part of either our work or our leisure time. If there were
easy-to-reach local sports centers, we would be more likely to make exercise a regular part of
our lives, rather than just collapsing in front of a screen every evening. The variety of sports that
could be offered would cater for all ages, levels of fitness and interests; those with painful
memories of PE at school might be happier in the swimming pool than on the football pitch.
3. However, there may be better ways of tackling this problem. Interest in sport is not universal, and
additional facilities might simply attract the already fit, not those who most need them. Physical
activity could be encouraged relatively cheaply, for example by installing exercise equipment in
parks, as my local council has done. This has the added benefit that parents and children often
use them together just for fun, which develops a positive attitude to exercise at an early age.
4. As well as physical activity, high tax penalties could be imposed on high-fat food products,
tobacco and alcohol, as excessive consumption of any of these contributes to poor health. Even
improving public transport would help: it takes longer to walk to the bus stop than to the car.
5. In my opinion, focusing on sports facilities is too narrow an approach and would not have the
desired results. People should be encouraged not only to be more physically active but also
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剑 8 test1【学校教育】【两边观点】
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others,
however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
1. A child’s education has never been about learning information and basic skills only. It has always
included teaching the next generation how to be good members of society. Therefore, this
2. In order to be a good member of any society the individual must respect and obey the rules of
their community and share their values. Educating children to understand the need to obey rules
and respect others always begins in the home and is widely thought to be the responsibility of
parents. They will certainly be the first to help children learn what is important in life, how they
are expected to behave and what role they will play in their world.
3. However, learning to understand and share the value system of a whole society cannot be
achieved just in the home. Once a child goes to school, they are entering a wider community
where teachers and peers will have just as much influence as their parents do at home. At school,
children will experience working and living with people from a whole variety of backgrounds from
the wider society. This experience should teach them how to co-operate with each other and
4. But to be a valuable member of any community is not like learning a simple skill. It is something
that an individual goes on learning throughout life and it is the responsibility of every member of
a society to take responsibility for helping the younger generation to become active and able
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剑 7 test 1【学校教育】【两边观点】
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or
music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to
become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
1. The relative importance of natural talent and training is a frequent topic of discussion when
people try to explain different levels of ability in, for example, sport, art or music
2. Obviously, education systems are based on the belief that all children can effectively be taught
to acquire different skills, including those associated with sport, art or music. So from our own
school experience, we can find plenty of evidence to support the view that a child can acquire
3. However, some people believe that innate talent is what differentiates a person who has been
trained to play a sport or an instrument, from those who become good players. In other
words, there is more to the skill than a learned technique, and this extra talent cannot be
taught, no matter how good the teacher or how frequently a child practices.
4. I personally think that some people do have talents that are probably inherited via their
genes. Such talents can give individuals a facility for certain skills that allow them to excel,
while more hard-working students never manage to reach a comparable level. But, as with all
questions of nature versus nurture, they are not mutually exclusive. Good musicians or artists
and exceptional sports stars have probably succeeded because of both good training and
natural talent. Without the natural talent, continuous training would be neither attractive nor
productive, and without the training, the child would not learn how to exploit and develop
their talent.
5. In conclusion, I agree that any child can be taught particular skills, but to be really good in
areas such as music, art or sport, then some natural talent is required.
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剑 6 test 2【运动】【两边观点】
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important
professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views
1. As a result of constant media attention, sports professionals in my country have become stars
and celebrities, and those at the top are paid huge salaries. Just like movie stars, they live
2. Many people find their rewards unfair, especially when comparing these super salaries with those
of top surgeons or research scientists, or even leading politicians who have the responsibility of
governing the country. However, sports salaries are not determined by considering the
contribution to society a person makes, or the level of responsibility he or she holds. Instead, they
reflect the public popularity of sport in general and the level of public support that successful
3. Those who feel that sports stars’ salaries are justified might argue that the number of
professionals with real talent are very few, and the money is a recognition of the skills and
dedication a person needs to be successful. Competition is constant and a player is tested every
time they perform in their relatively short career. The pressure from the media is intense and
there is little privacy out of the spotlight. So all of these factors may justify the huge earnings.
4. Personally, I think that the amount of money such sports stars make is more justified than the
huge earnings of movie stars, but at the same time, it indicates that our society places more value
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剑 6 test 4【抽象(变化)】【两边观点】
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others,
however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
1. Over the last half century the pace of change in the life of human beings has increased beyond
our wildest expectations. This has been driven by technological and scientific breakthroughs that
are changing the whole way we view the world on an almost daily basis. This means that change
is not always a personal option, but an inescapable fact of life, and we need to constantly adapt
2. Those people who believe they have achieved some security by doing the same, familiar things
are living in denial. Even when people believe they are resisting change themselves, they cannot
stop the world around them from changing. Sooner or later they will find that the familiar jobs no
longer exist, or that the ‘safe’ patterns of behavior are no longer appropriate.
3. However, reaching the conclusion that change is inevitable is not the same as assuming that
‘change is always for the better ’. Unfortunately, it is not always the case that new things are
promoted because they have good impacts for the majority of people. A lot of innovations are
made with the aim of making money for a few. This is because it is the rich and powerful people
in our society who are able to impose changes (such as in working conditions or properly
4. In conclusion, I would say that change can be stimulating and energizing for individuals when
they pursue it themselves, but that all change, including that which is imposed on people, does
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剑 10 test 1 【家庭教育】【报告】
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age.
Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach
1. One important stage in a child’s growth is certainly the development of a conscience, which is
linked to the ability to tell right from wrong. This skill comes with time and good parenting, and
my firm conviction is that punishment does not have much of a role to play in this. Therefore I
2. To some extent the question depends on the age of the child. To punish a very young child is
both wrong and foolish, as an infant will not understand what is happening or why he or she is
being punished. Once the age of reason is reached however, a child can be rewarded for good
behavior and discouraged from bad. This kind but firm approach will achieve more than harsh
punishments, which might entail many negative consequences unintended by the parents.
3. To help a child learn the difference between right and wrong, teachers and parents should firstly
provide good role modeling in their own behavior. After that, if sanctions are needed, the
punishment should not be of a physical nature, as that merely sends the message that it is
acceptable for larger people to hit smaller ones – an outcome which may well result in the child
starting to bully others. Nor should the punishment be in any way cruel.
4. Rather, teachers and parents can use a variety of methods to discipline their young charges, such
as detention, withdrawal of privileges, and time-out. Making the punishment fit the crime is a
useful notion, which would see children being made to pick up rubbish they have dropped, clean
up graffiti they have drawn, or apologize to someone they have hurt. In these ways responsibility
is developed in the child, which leads to much better future behavior than does punishment.
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剑 7 test 3【工作】【报告】
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element
of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of
1. Nowadays many adults have full-time jobs and the proportion of their lives spent doing such jobs
is very high. So feelings about one’s job must reflect how an individual feels about his or her life
as a whole, and because of this, job satisfaction is indeed very important for the wellbeing of that
person.
2. Employees get job satisfaction in a number of ways. Firstly, a person needs to feel that they are
doing valued and valuable work, so positive feedback from superiors is very important in this
respect. A sense of fulfillment is also encouraged if a worker feels the job is worth doing because
it contributes to the society or the economy as a whole. Secondly, when someone feels they are
improving or developing their skills through training opportunities, for example, then there is a
sense of progression and purpose that rewards a worker. The sense of belonging to a team or a
working community also contributes to job satisfaction because colleagues help each other to
enjoy their working lives. Satisfaction is also increased by a sense of responsibility for and loyalty
to a team.
3. Of course not everyone enjoys their work. Hard economic realities mean that many people have
little choice in the kind of job they can get. In some cases an employee is working in a job that
suits neither their skills nor their personality. Some jobs are repetitive and boring, and labor
relations may be poor and lead to resentment and insecurity rather than to job satisfaction.
4. However, even though it is unlikely that all workers do feel happy in their work, I think it is not
unrealistic to promote more job satisfaction in any job. If the factors identified above are
implemented, then any job can be improved and more workers can feel greater degrees of job
satisfaction.
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剑 5 test 4【其他】
Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our
personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider
1. Today the way we consider human psychology and mental development is heavily influenced by
the genetic sciences. We now understand the importance of inherited characteristics more than
ever before. Yet we are still unable to decide whether an individual’s personality and development
2. Research, relating to identical twins, has highlighted how significant inherited characteristics can
be for an individual’s life. But whether these characteristics are able to develop within the
development. It seems that the experiences we have in life are so unpredictable and so powerful,
that they can boost or over-ride other influences, and there seems to be plenty of research
3. My own view is that there is no one major influence in a person’s life. Instead, the traits we inherit
from our parents and the situations and experiences that we encounter in life are constantly
interacting. It is the interaction of the two that shapes a person’s personality and dictates how
that personality develops. If this were not true, then we would be able to predict the behavior
4. In conclusion, I do not think that either nature or nurture is the major influence on a person, but
that both have powerful effects. How these factors interact is still unknown today and they
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