2008年雅思a类写作题目的来源共有五种方式：1新题初现(近三四年2004-2008未有同类或近似题目出现) 2原题回放(将三四年内2004-2008的题目重现)3语义升格(将近三四年2004-2008所考题目范围扩大)4语义降格(将近三四年2004-2008所考题目范围缩小)5同类合并(将近三四年2004-2008题目进行合并)。由2008年迄今为止的写作考题我们可以看出，1新题初现比较少。大多数题目都是旧瓶装新酒，通过2原题回放，3语义升格，4语义降格和5同类合并四种方式来进行命题。
(1)2008.1.6(新题)
the world of work is changing rapidly, so people cannot always depend on their jobs. what are reasons of such phenomenon and offer some measures to solve it.
(2)2008.1.13 (原题)=2005.5.28
some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to future career. others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. what is your opinion?
2005.5.28题目
nowadays, some university offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of university should be to access knowledge for its sake. what’s your opinion？
(3)2008.1.20 (原题) =2005.7.9
some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but others say that it is not the government’s responsibility. discuss both views and give your opinion.
2005.7.9题目
some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people think it’s not government’s responsibility. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
(4)2008.2.3 (升格)》2006.6 .17
individuals can do nothing to improve the environment, and only governments and largepanies can make a difference. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
2006.6 .17题目
the best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
(5)2008.2.10 (升格)》2005.11.26
people think the public library will be replaced by theputer. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
2005.11.26题目
the main purpose of libraries is to provide books, therefore they should not use limited resources and space and should be replaced byputer software, dvds etc. do you agree or disagree?
(6)2008.3.3 (升格)》2004.2.21
some people think schools should select pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. discuss both views and give your opinion.
2004.2.21题目
some people think intelligent children should learn with others together, since it will benefit everyone, while other people think intelligent children should learn separately, and also should get special treatment. discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
(7)2008.3.10 (新题)
more and more people use the mobile phone orputer tomunicate, and no longer write letters to each other. some people think the skills of letter writing will soon disappearpletely. do you agree or disagree? how important do you think letter-writing is?
(8)2008.3.31 (原题)=2005.2.26
it is now possible to perform. everyday tasks as banking, shopping and business transactions without meeting people face-to-face. what are the effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a whole?
2005.2.26题目
people can perform. everyday task, such as shopping and banking, as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. what are the effects on both individuals and society?
(9)2008.4. 14 (升格)》2006.9.2
the society would benefit from the ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purposes and can even be damaging. to some extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
2006.9.2题目
in some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising to persuade children to buy snacks, toys，and other goods. parents object such pressure on children. but some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. discuss both views and give your opinion.
www.59wj.com(10)2008.4. 21 (升格)》2006.9.2
customers are faced with increasing amounts of advertising due to thepetition amongpanies. to what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? and what measures can be taken to protect their interests?
2006.9.2题目
in some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising to persuade children to buy snacks, toys，and other goods. parents object such pressure on children. but some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. discuss both views and give your opinion.
(11)2008. 4. 28(原题)=2004.9.18 air transport is increasingly used to export fruits and vege推荐s to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. some people believe that this is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport can’t be justified. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2004.9.18题目air transport is increasingly used to export fruits and vege推荐s to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. some people believe that this is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport can’t be justified. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
(12)2008.5.12 (降格)2006.9.23
the unpaidmunity service should be a necessary part in high college programs (such as helping your neighbor or teaching the children sports or working for the charity).to what extent do you agree or disagree?
2006.9.23题目
young adults should undertake unpaid work to help people in themunity. to what extent do you think it brings more drawbacks to themunity and the young adults than benefits?
(13)2008.5.19 (降格)2004.7.17
nowadays,puter is used more and more in education. do you think in which areasputer is more important and in which areas teachers are more important？
2004.7.17题目
puters do not help children learn more efficiently. on the contrary,puters used in schools have negative effects on children’s physical and mental development. do you agree or disagree?
(14)2008.06.02 (降格)2006.5.20
many developing countries are increasingly expanding their tourism industry. why is this case? is it a positive development?
2006.5.20题目
the international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. to what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?
(15)2008.6.9 (合并)=2006.8.5+2008.2.10
nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works by usingputer. do you agree or disagree?
2006.8.5题目
some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. other think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
2008.2.10题目
people think the public library will be replaced by theputer. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
(16)2008.06.16 (新题)
in many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. this is having a negative effect on both families and societies. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
www.59wj.com(17)2008.08.08 (降格)2004.12.18
in some countries, schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. in others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. for today’s world, which of these systems is more appropriate?
2004.12.18题目
nowadays, university students focus on one specific subject. however, some people claim that universities should encourage students to study a range of subjects. do you agree or disagree?
(18)2008.08.14 (新题)
lectures were used in the past as an old way of teaching a large number of students. as new technology is now available for education, some people suggest that there is no justification for lectures. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
(19)2008.08.21(新题)
many problems have impacts on the world, so good relationships between different countries are bing more and more important. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
(20)2008.8.11(升格)2005.2.5
some people think the food has been changed by technological and scientific advances is improved, but others worry that is harmful. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2005.2.5题目
food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. however, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on localmunities. to what extent do you agree or disagree.
(21)2008.8.18(升格)2005.4.16
some people think that a new language should be invented for people from different countries to use for the internationalmunication. to what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?
2005.4.16
the advantages brought by the spread of english as “global language" will outweigh the disadvantages. to what extant do you agree or disagree?
(22)2008.8.25(新题)
some people think that money should be saved for one’s retired life. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
(23)2008.9.1(升格)2005.5.14
some people think students should be encouraged to begin working after they have graduated from senior high school, while others think students should attend university first and then begin to work. what’s your opinion?
2005.5.14题目
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 of this practice.
(24)2008.9.8(新题)
the unlimited use of cars may lead to many problems. what are these problems? in order to reduce these problems, people should be discouraged from using cars. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
(25)2008.9.22(新题)
who should pay the costs for higher education: all paid by government, all paid by students, all paid by students using a loan and repaid after graduation.pare the benefits and choose one you think best.
www.59wj.com(26)2008.10.13(新题)
some employers focus on academic qualifications, paying less attention to life experiences and personal qualities. why is this phenomenon? is this development positive or negative?
(27)2008.10.20(新题)
some experts say that children’s studying english at primary school is better than their studying english at secondary school. do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
(28)2008.11.3(降格)2008.9.22
some people think that the government should pay the course fees for those who want to go to university. do you agree or disagree?
2008.9.22题目
who should pay the costs for higher education: all paid by government, all paid by students, all paid by students using a loan and repaid after graduation.pare the benefits and choose one you think best.
(29)2008.11.17(升格)2006.9.2
nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children, so some people think there are lots of negative effects on children, and should ban it. to what extent you agree or disagree?
2006.9.2题目
in some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising to persuade children to buy snacks, toys，and other goods. parents object such pressure on children. but some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. discuss both views and give your opinion.
(30) 2008.11.24(新题)
some people think that giving aids to the poor countries has more negative impacts than positive ones. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
(31)2008.12.1(升格)2005.8.6
nowadays, we are living in a throw-away society. what are its causes and what are its problems?
2005.09.06 题目
many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away”culture, because we are filling our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. to what degree do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you rmend to solve this problem?
(32)2008.12.8(降格)2004.1.17
many people believe that main aim for university education is to help graduates to find a better job, while other people believe that university education has wider benefits for individual and society. discuss both views and give your opinion.
2004.1.17题目
some people think the university education is preparing students for employment, while others think it has other functions. discuss and say what other functions you think it should have.
(33)2008.12.15(升格)2005.08.23
we can see more disasters and violence shown on tv .what are its causes and what effects will they exert on the individual and the society?
2005.08.23题目
detailed description of crimes on newspaper and tv has bad influences，so this kind of information should be restricted on media. to what extent do you agree or disagree?