2012年大作文机经（更新到2012年9月22日）

 　　2012年1月7日

　　Some people think developing countries should invite foreign companies to open branches, offices and factories to promote their economies. Others say that they should keep the foreign companies out and depend more on their own local companies. Describe both views and give your opinion.

　　2012年1月12日

　　Some people believe that governments should make investment¹ in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

　　2012年1月14日

　　Some people think that social skills are as important as academic qualifications. To what extent² do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年1月21日

　　Most of the urgent³ problems can only be solved with international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

　　2012年2月4日

　　Some people think that young people should follow traditions of their society, and others think young people should be free to behave as they will. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　2012年2月9日

　　The spread of multinational⁴ companies and resulting increase of globalization produces positive effects for everyone. To what extent to you agree or disagree?

　　2012年2月18日

　　Some people think the technology makes life complex, so we should make the life simpler without using the technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年2月25日

　　Nowadays，full-time university students tend to focus on their studying. Some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

　　2012年3月10日

　　In the future，there will be a higher proportion⁵ of older people than younger people. Is it a positive or negative development?

　　2012年3月17日

　　News media are important in modern society. Why are they so important? Are their influences generally positive or negative?

　　2012年3月31日

　　In some countries old people are highly⁶ valued, while in some cultures young people are highly valued. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　2012年4月12日

　　Do you think how important it is for people to want success in life ? Is ambition a positive or negative characteristic?

　　2012年4月14日

　　Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年4月21日

　　Some people think planning future is a waste of time and people should focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年4月28日

　　In modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or use animal products, for instance⁷, clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年5月10日

　　Nowadays consumers are faced with the advertisements from competitive⁸ companies. To what extent do you agree that consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures should be taken to protect them?

　　2012年5月12日

　　In most countries，prison is an effective solution for the problem of crime. Some people think it is a more effective solution to provide a better education. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

　　2012年5月19日

　　The increase in food production owes much to fertilizers⁹ and better machinery¹⁰, but some people think that it has a negative impact¹¹ on human health and community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年5月26日

　　Some people believe that the government should support the funds¹² for the arts, while some other people suggest that the money should be used for public health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　2012年6月9日

　　Some people think news have no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012 年6月14日

　　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?

　　2012年6月16日

　　An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is no longer a sense of community.

　　What do you think are the causes of this situation? What solutions can you suggest?

　　2012年6月30日

　　Some visitors are interested in other countries' culture and tradition. How can visitors learn it？Why are other visitors not interested in it？

　　2012年7月7日

　　Advertisements encourage consumers to buy in quantity rather than in quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年7月12日

　　It is better for students to live away from home while studying at university than living with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年7月21日

　　In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic have become a problem. What are the causes and what actions could be taken to solve the problem？

　　2012年7月28日

　　Some people believe arts such as painting and music cannot directly improve the quality of people's lives so that government money should be spent on other things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年8月4日

　　In many countries, there are 24 -hour TV programs. Is it a positive or negative development?

　　2012年8月9日

　　Nowadays, mobile¹³ phones and internet have become increasingly¹⁴ important in people’s social life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

　　2012年8月11日

　　A large number of young people cannot find jobs after they leave school. What problems will youth unemployment cause in individual and for society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people？

　　2012年8月25日

　　In some countries, museums charge people for admission¹⁵, while in some other countries, people are admitted into museums free of charge. Do you think the advantages of charging admission outweigh¹⁶ its disadvantages?

　　2012年9月1日

　　Many countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major sports competitions such as the Olympics, football world cup etc. Some people think that it would be better to spend this money to encourage children to take part in sports in a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

　　2012年9月6日

　　Some people believe that everyone has the right to receive university education，so the government should make it free to all people regardless of their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年9月15日

　　Since money for postgraduate¹⁷ research is limited, some people think financial support from the government should be only provided¹⁸ for scientific research rather than the research for less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2012年9月22日

　　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?

1 investment   

n.投资，投资额；(时间、精力等的)投入

参考例句：

• It took two years before I recouped my investment.我用了两年时间才收回投资。
• The success of the project pivots on investment from abroad.这个工程的成功主要依靠外来投资。

2 extent   

n.程度，范围，限度；广度，宽度，大小

参考例句：

• The new race track is nearly six miles in extent. 这条新跑道将近六英里长。
• What's the extent of the damage? 损坏的程度如何?

3 urgent   

a.紧急的，急迫的，紧要的

参考例句：

• He asked to see the manager for something urgent. 他有急事求见经理。
• A part of this urgent task was allotted to us. 这项紧急任务的一部分分给了我们。

4 multinational   

adj.多国的，多种国籍的；n.多国籍公司，跨国公司

参考例句：

• The firm was taken over by a multinational consulting firm.这家公司被一个跨国咨询公司收购。
• He analyzed the relationship between multinational corporations and under-developed countries.他分析了跨国公司和不发达国家之间的关系。

5 proportion   

n.比率，比例；大小

参考例句：

• His head is out of proportion to the size of his body.他的头部与身体大小不成比例。
• The proportion of imports to exports is worrying the government.进口与出口的比例令政府担忧。

6 highly   

adv.高度地，极，非常；非常赞许地

参考例句：

• It is highly important to provide for the future.预先做好准备非常重要。
• The teacher speaks very highly of the boy's behaviour.老师称赞这个男孩的表现。

7 instance   

n.例，例证，实例

参考例句：

• Can you quote me a recent instance?你能给我举一个最近的例子吗？
• He's a greedy boy,yesterday,for instance,he ate all our biscuits!他是个贪吃的孩子――比如，他昨天把我们的饼干都吃了！

8 competitive   

adj.竞争的，比赛的，好竞争的，有竞争力的

参考例句：

• Some kinds of business are competitive.有些商业是要竞争的。
• These businessmen are both competitive and honourable.这些商人既有竞争性又很诚实。

9 fertilizers   

肥料，化肥( fertilizer的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• the long-term effects of fertilizers 肥料的长远影响
• Crushed bones make one of the best fertilizers. 骨粉是最佳肥料之一。

10 machinery   

n.(总称)机械，机器；机构

参考例句：

• Has the machinery been put up ready for the broadcast?广播器材安装完毕了吗？
• Machinery ought to be well maintained all the time.机器应该随时注意维护。

11 impact   

n.冲击，碰撞；影响；vt.装紧，压紧

参考例句：

• The computer had made a great impact on modern life.计算机对现代生活产生了巨大的影响.
• How will the war impact on such a poet?战争对这样一个诗人会产生什么影响？

12 funds   

n.pl.资金

参考例句：

• He absconded with the company funds. 他卷走公司的资金潜逃了。
• They held a harambee meeting to raise funds for a new classroom. 他们为筹款建新教室而办了个募捐会。

13 mobile   

adj.可移动的，易变的，机动的；n.运动物体

参考例句：

• The old lady sits on a mobile chair every morning.那位老妇人每天上午坐在一把可携带使用的椅子上。
• She's much more mobile now that she's bought a car.自从她买了汽车后，活动量就大多了。

14 increasingly   

adv.逐渐地，日益地，逐渐增加地

参考例句：

• Rivers are being increasingly made use of by man. 河流正在日益为人类所利用。
• I find it increasingly difficult to live within my income.我发现靠收入过日子越来越难了。

15 admission   

n.允许进入；承认；入场费，入会费，入场券

参考例句：

• We attached a condition to his admission to our school.我们对准许他入校附加了一个条件。
• By her own admission,she was responsible for the accident.她自己承认，事故应该由她负责。

16 outweigh   

vt.比...更重，...更重要

参考例句：

• The merits of your plan outweigh the defects.你制定的计划其优点胜过缺点。
• One's merits outweigh one's short-comings.功大于过。

17 postgraduate   

adj.大学毕业后的，大学研究院的；n.研究生

参考例句：

• I didn't put down that I had postgraduate degree.我没有写上我有硕士学位。
• After college,Mary hopes to do postgraduate work in law school.大学毕业后， 玛丽想在法学院从事研究工作。

18 provided   

conj.假如，若是；adj.预备好的，由...供给的

参考例句：

• Provided it's fine we will have a pleasant holiday.如果天气良好，我们的假日将过得非常愉快。
• I will come provided that it's not raining tomorrow.如果明天不下雨，我就来。