随着12月20日今年最后一次雅思考试的结束，2008年雅思在中国考区的46次考试划上了一个圆满的句号。笔者在第一时间将2008年全年的A类写作Task 2考题进行汇总、分析，以便2009年参加雅思考试的广大考生参考。

         首先，让我们一起来回顾一下2008年中国考区的46道A类写作题目。笔者将其按照话题关联度进行划分，共分以下十大类：

         一、教育（共 13 题，占全年 28.3% ）

         1. In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?  (08.01.26)

         2. Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is the least important?

         Subjects:   Literature       Sports

         Mathematics      Economy

         Physics          History

         usic            Geography  (08.03.01)

         3. School teachers used to be the source of information; however, some people argue that teachers are not as important as before as the increasing variety of information resources. What is your opinion? (08.04.24)

         4. Schools should teach children some academic subjects which will be beneficial to their future careers. Therefore, other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (08.05.22 = 04.10.23)

         5. University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some people think universities should encourage their students to study a range of subjects in addition to their own subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (08.06.05)

         6. Some people think that children should obey the rules or do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Other people think that children controlled too much can’t deal with problem themselves. Discuss both views and state your own opinion. (08.06.21)

         7. Nowadays, more university students choose to study some practical subjects ( such as marketing, computer programming, etc.) instead of theoretical subjects (such as economy, math, chemistry). Some people suggest that universities should focus on practical subjects, but not theoretical subjects. What do you agree or not agree? (08.07.05)

         8. Some teachers think it is effective for students to study in group while others think it is better to study alone. What are the benefits of each way and which one do you think is more effective? (08.08.30 = 05.01.15)

         9. Once children start school, teachers have more influencethan parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (08.09.06)

         10. Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it especially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (08.09.27)

         11. 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? (08.10.23 = 04.11.13)

         12. Memorization of information by frequent repetition(rote learning) plays a role in most education systems. Does the usefulness of this method of learning outweigh its limitations? (08.12.06)

         13. Some people believe that a country benefits greatly with a high percentage of young people who go to university, while others argue that it only leads to graduate unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (08.12.13)

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