这次，我把2024全年的41个大作文真题（笔试）分成了8个话题，占比如下：
工作 8个
社会 7个
教育 6个
文化 6个
环境 6个
政府 3个
生活 3个
犯罪 2个
每个话题下的题目见下文。
（前面有*的题目，有邵教授写的解析/范文）
工作类
2024年11月2日 The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than any knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2024年9月14日 Some people believe that it is a good idea to continue to work at old ages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*2024年8月31日 The only reason for people working hard is to earn more money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*2024年8月17日 It is a good thing for people in senior management positions to get a higher salary than other workers in the same company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2024年8月3日 Some students choose to work or travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that working experience is more useful in adult life than traveling. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
2024年7月27日 Recently some people can work from home using modern technology. Some say this only benefits the workers, not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2024年3月9日 Some people think that the success of life is based on hard work and determination. Others, however, believe that there are more important factors such as having money or a good appearance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2024年1月27日 Some people think a job not only provides income but also a social life. Others think it is better to develop a social life with people you do not work with. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
社会类
2024年12月21日 More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly (e.g. goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this ? Do you think this a positive or negative development?
2024年11月30日 In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicizes their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
2024年11月16日 People today can shop, work and communicate with others via the Internet instead of face-to-face communication. Is it a positive or negative development?
2024年10月26日 In today's world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
2024年8月10日 Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
*2024年7月6日 Some people think individuals are more and more dependent on each other. Others think individuals are more and more independent. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
2024年4月6日 Some people say advertising has positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because it will make people dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
教育类
2024年11月16日 Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2024年10月19日 Many students find it harder to study when they are in university or college than when they were at school. Why is this the case? What can be done to solve the problem?
*2024年7月20日 Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*2024年3月16日 Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society?
2024年2月3日 Some people say that what children watch on TV influences their behavior while others say the amount of time children spent watching TV influences their behavior. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
*2024年1月6日 Some people believe children should have organized activities in their free time. Others believe children should decide what to do in their free time on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
文化类
2024年12月14日 Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subjects, so they should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
2024年9月28日 Historical objects in museums all over the world should be returned to their country of origin. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2024年9月7日 In order to learn the way other people in the world live, it is better to look at film and video records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*2024年6月8日 Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries bring many positive effects. Others, however, feel that this will lead to the loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2024年4月27日 In the past, important knowledge about culture and history was stored in museums. Nowadays, information is freely available on the Internet; therefore, there is no longer any need for museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*2024年2月24日 Some people say that artworks (e.g. painting, music, poetry) can be created by everybody, whereas others say they can only be made by those with special ability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
环境类
2024年12月28日 Some people think it is acceptable to use animals in any way for the benefits of human beings. Others think it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2024年12月7日 A long-distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses in many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as for tourist travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2024年10月12日 Some countries spend a lot of money making it easier to use bicycles in cities. Why is this the case? Is this the best way to solve traffic problems?
2024年6月22日 It is a natural process of animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos). There is no reason for people to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
*2024年5月11日 The international community must act immediately to ensure all nations reduce consumption of fossil fuels (gas and oil). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2024年3月2日 Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis, and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
政府类
*2024年8月24日 Some people say governments should give health care the first priorities, while some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the taxpayers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
*2024年6月1日 Health services are the basic necessity for a person. Private companies have made health services quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
2024年5月25日 It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should only focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
生活类
*2024年5月18日 Mobile phones and the Internet could have many benefits for old people. However, this age group uses technology the least. What are the benefits for old people of using mobile phones and the Internet? How can we encourage them to use this new technology?
2024年3月23日 In many countries, students who leave high school have no understanding of how to manage their money. Why is this the case? What can be done to improve students' understanding of how to manage personal finance?
*2024年1月13日 Some people think that it is a waste of time for an individual to plan for the future and that is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
犯罪类
2024年4月20日 Some people think technological development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2024年4月13日 Some people think most crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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