到年底，雅思考試總難免會有些關于Xmas的傳聞，其中最典型的就是雅思考官們要回家過節了，考試時心情好，所以打分會高。和考官們要回家過節了，壓根兒沒心情考試，所以打分會低。

　　兩種說法乍聽起來都挺有道理，huh? 這就像IELTS的作文題，正著說，反著說，折中著說，都成，只要你確實言之有理。

　　但如果您真的為了這個圣誕情結就掉以輕心或就開始惴惴不安起來，那可是整個兒一癡人說夢或者庸人自擾了。即使有99個考官都因為圣誕打分更嚴或更松，決定你命運的卻只能是1個人，而他/她沒準兒就是那1個特例。

　　把IELTS當成一個逼著自己去學英語的契機好了，你根本不必去想考官與Xmas的種種。

　　1 Some people think the government should pay for citizens health care and education while others argue that it is not the governments responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

　　2 Science and technology have brought great changes to our lives. Some people think the work of artists such as musicians, painters and writers should still be valued. To what extent do you agree or disagree?考試大論壇

　　3 Today in many countries, young people do not have enough respect for elderly people. What are the causes of this phenomenon and what problems has it led to?

　　4 It is more important for buildings to serve particular purposes than to look good. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

　　5 The advantages brought by the spread of English as a global language outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

　　6 Putting criminals into prison is not effective in dealing with them. Instead, education and job training should be provided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　7 Some people think that the traffic and environmental problems in cities can be solved by moving the factories and businesses in cities to the rural area. Do you agree or disagree with this thought?

　　8 Detailed description of crimes in the media leads to negative consequences in society so this kind of information should be limited. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

　　9 Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to hard work when they are very young. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

　　10 Cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people the freedom to travel further. However, some people think it leads to environmental problems. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

　　到年底，雅思考試總難免會有些關于Xmas的傳聞，其中最典型的就是雅思考官們要回家過節了，考試時心情好，所以打分會高。和考官們要回家過節了，壓根兒沒心情考試，所以打分會低。

　　兩種說法乍聽起來都挺有道理，huh? 這就像IELTS的作文題，正著說，反著說，折中著說，都成，只要你確實言之有理。

　　但如果您真的為了這個圣誕情結就掉以輕心或就開始惴惴不安起來，那可是整個兒一癡人說夢或者庸人自擾了。即使有99個考官都因為圣誕打分更嚴或更松，決定你命運的卻只能是1個人，而他/她沒準兒就是那1個特例。

　　把IELTS當成一個逼著自己去學英語的契機好了，你根本不必去想考官與Xmas的種種。

　　1 Some people think the government should pay for citizens health care and education while others argue that it is not the governments responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

　　2 Science and technology have brought great changes to our lives. Some people think the work of artists such as musicians, painters and writers should still be valued. To what extent do you agree or disagree?考試大論壇

　　3 Today in many countries, young people do not have enough respect for elderly people. What are the causes of this phenomenon and what problems has it led to?

　　4 It is more important for buildings to serve particular purposes than to look good. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

　　5 The advantages brought by the spread of English as a global language outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

　　6 Putting criminals into prison is not effective in dealing with them. Instead, education and job training should be provided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　7 Some people think that the traffic and environmental problems in cities can be solved by moving the factories and businesses in cities to the rural area. Do you agree or disagree with this thought?

　　8 Detailed description of crimes in the media leads to negative consequences in society so this kind of information should be limited. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

　　9 Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to hard work when they are very young. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

　　10 Cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people the freedom to travel further. However, some people think it leads to environmental problems. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.