2018年的雅思考试眼看着已经如火如荼的开始了，那么如果2017年的考题你还没有摸透，要如何应付新一年更加激烈的考试呢？莫慌今天环球教育杨亮老师就为大家带来2017年雅思A类大作文题目汇总的第一篇，还不快来学习一下？

Agree or disagree?

1. Art classes like painting and drawing are important to students’ development, and they should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170107

2. Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorbikes are banned in city centers. Only public transports like buses, taxis and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages? 20170112

3. The best solution to traffic congestion in cities is offering free public transport 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170121

4. Some people argue that the development of technology is making our lives too complex, and the solution is for everyone to accept a simpler way of life without using that technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170218

5. Children can learn effectively from watching television. Therefore，children should be encouraged to watch television regularly both at home and at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170318

6. In the past, the main role of teachers was providing information. Today, however, we can get access to a wide range of information. Thus, there is no role for teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170325

7. Some young people commit serious crimes, such as robbery or violent attacks. Some people think they should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170506

8. The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the level of violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree. 20170520

9. Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? 20170525

10. Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170603

11. Some people think that university should not provide theoretical knowledge, because students like to choose subjects like computer programming, marketing and so on. To what extent do you agree or disagree?20170608

12. Government funding for universities should only be provided as scholarships for the best students. Other funding of universities should come from student fees and private organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170624

13. In recent years, more attention is paid to being “responsible tourists” for preserving the culture and environment of tourist places they go. However, some people think it is impossible to be a responsible tourist in the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170720

14. Students in university education should develop specialist in one subject area rather than develop wider range of different subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170803

15. Some groups of people have benefited from modern communication technology. However, some think they do not have any benefit from this. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170812

16. Full-time university students spend a lot of time on studying, but it is also essential to be involved in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170826

17. Some people think any governmental money spent on supporting artists (e.g. musicians, poets and painters) can be better used for other more important things. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170909

18. It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures, because we can learn from books, films and internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20171005

19. Some people suggest that people at old age should continue to work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20171102

20. Too much money spent in maintaining and repairing old buildings, people think that old buildings should be knocked down and give way to modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20171202

21. Some people think that social networking sites have huge negative impacts on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20171216

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

22. Some think the best city is “vertical” city where people live and work in tall buildings. Others think “horizontal” city is better where there are few tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20170216

23. Some people think governments should spend money in looking for life on other planets, while others believe it is a waste of money as there are many problems on the earth. Discuss both side and give your opinion. 20170225

24. Some people believe that job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others believe that people cannot always enjoy their jobs and that a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20170114

25. Some people think advertising may have positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because individuals feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20170422

26. Some people believe that the country would benefit a lot from a large number of young people entering universities; however, others think that the large amount of people receiving the education of university only leads to graduates’ unemployment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20170617

27. Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think parents need not do that as children can read books, watch TV or movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20170715

28. Some people think that governments should do more to make their citizens have a healthier diet. Others, however, believe that individuals should take responsibility for their own diet and health. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20170921

29. Some people believe the purpose of education is to make people useful to society. Others believe that the purpose of education is to prepare them to achieve their ambitions. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 20171014

30. Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in governments, while others think it is a good idea for young people to take these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20171021

31. Some people believe that governments should spend money on measures to save languages with few speakers. However, others believe that it is a waste of financial resource. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20171104