雅思大作文话题八：Technology

Technology

 

05.02.19 
Leisure is a growing industry, but people no longer entertain themselves as much as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. Do you agree or disagree?

 

05.07.16 
Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree? 

 

05.11.26 
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? 

 

06.01.14
There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones? 

 

06.03.25
One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years’ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

06.01.21
Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to people’s life, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot? 

 

06.04.08
In the past century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon, he said, ‘It is a big step for mankind.’ But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

06.07.29
Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent technological developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

 

07.02.10 ≈05.11.26
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology is now replacing their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

07.03.10 
With the increase in the use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?

 

07.03.31 =05.02.26
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on an individual and the society as a whole? 

 

07.04.28 =04.09.18
Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 

 

07.05.19 
Computers are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think are computers more important and in which areas are teachers more important? 

 

07.06.02 ≈ 06.05.20
Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries Why is this the case? Is it a positive development? 

 

07.06.09 
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 

 

07.07.14 
In the last, lecture lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of student, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

 

07.08.11 
It is known to all that the technological and scientific advances have made greater changes to the range and quality of our food. Some people regard it as an improvement while others believe that the change is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 

 

08.02.23 
In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks? 

 

08.06.28
Mobile phones and the Internet are very useful. However, it is rare for old people to use them.  What ways could mobile phone and the Internet be useful to old people? How does the old people to be encouraged using this new technology?

 

08.07.12
Some people support the developments in agriculture such as factory farming and creations of new types of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

08.10.23 = 04.11.13
Many people use distance-learning programmes (study material post, TV, Internet, etc.) to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

 

08.11.15
There are more workers working at home and more students studying at home, because the computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

 

09.01.10
Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between the poor people and the rich people, while some others say this has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

09.02.12
Developments of technology are causing environmental problems. Some people think the solution is that everyone accept a simpler life, while others believe that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

09.08.08
The development of technology changes the way people connect with each other. In which way does the development of technology change the types of relationships among people? Does it have positive or negative effects on the relationships?

 

09.12.12
Recently some people can work from home using modern technology. Some say this only benefits the workers, but not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

10.02.06
Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people can get no advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

10.02.27
Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

10.03.20
In today's society, more and more work is done by machines. Do you think the positive effects of the development overweigh the negative effects on individuals and society?

 

10.04.10
Some people think the recent increase in cheap air travel brings benefits, while other people think it has drawbacks to the environment and the world's resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

 

10.05.15 
Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (the study material by post, by internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

10.09.04
Mobile phones have made life easier: anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society?

 

10.11.20
Some people have benefited from modern communications technology, but some people have not benefited from it at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

11.01.08
Some people think that robots are very important to human’s future development, while others think they are dangerous and have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 

11.03.19 = 08.11.15
Around the world, more adults can work from home and more children can study from home as computer technologies become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

 

09.01.17 ≈ 08.11.15
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

 

12.02.18

Technology makes life complex, and to make it simple is to stop using technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

12.08.04

Many countries run 24-hour TV transmitting systems. Is it a positive or negative development?

 

12.05.19

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?

 

12.11.24

With mobile and computer, the number of people who write letter decreases. So the letter writing will disappear soon. Do you agree or disagree? What is the importance of letter?

 

12.12.11

More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?