2012年大作文机经（更新到2012年9月22日）（打印版）

　　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.

　　Some people believe that governments should make investment 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.

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

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

　　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.

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

　　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?

　　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？

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

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

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

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

　　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?

　　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?

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

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

　　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？

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

　　Some people believe that the government should support the funds 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.

　　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?

　　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?

　　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?

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

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

　　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?

　　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？

　　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?

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

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

　　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？

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

　　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？

　　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?

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

　　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?

2012年大作文机经（更新到2012年9月22日）（在线收听）