歷年雅思作文題教育篇：學校的科目誰來選

與同學們學習息息相關的教育類話題是雅思大作文考察的重點，出題頻率較高。教育類大作文的出題集中在以下幾方面，即1. 學費由誰負擔? 2. 教育與就業 3. 教育應該培養哪些能力?4. 學習科目的選擇 5. 教育應該承擔的道德和社會責任 6. 家庭教育 7. 科技進步對教育的影響。今天就來講講學習科目的選擇方面的英語練習題，更多消息請關注應屆畢業生網!

　　學校的科目誰來選擇?(060916)

　　母題：Some people think that the government should decide which subjects students should study at the university, while others think that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.

提示：這類題目採取的策略就是“雙批判”，因為題目中提供的兩種選擇往往都是錯誤的。

　　詳解：

子題1：政府選課or 老師選課?學生選擇所有的科目or根據興趣自行選擇?

子題2：只有學術科目重要，體育和音樂這樣的課不重要，你同意嗎?要不要學國際新聞?要不要學歷史?要不要中學階段就學習外語?要不要學數學哲學這類的科目?

提示：子題2與母題聯繫不大，需要準備這些科目各自的優點。

典型真題如下:

Most countriesspend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance ofeducation. Which two subjects do you think are the most important and which oneis the least important?

Subjects:Literature, Sports, Mathematics, Economy, Physics, History, Music, Geography,Philosophy, Foreign languages (大陸2008/03/01)

這道題目涵蓋了多門學科，因此可以看做是一道母題。由於很多題目都是由母題變型而來的，因此備考時準備一道母題就足夠了，例如下面兩道真題就不用再準備了：

1. some people think thatchildren should learn about history at school. Others, however, believe thatother subjects are more relevant to children's lives today. Discuss both theseviews and give your own opinion. (大陸2013/05/18,2006/04/22)

2. Schools should emphasize academic subjects, which are more important for future jobs, rather than sports and music. What is your opinion? (大陸2010/05/08)

下面，Kerry把雅思考試經常出現的學科的用處都幫大家分析一下，以後大家遇到此類題目時肯定就得心應手了。

　　mathematics: 數學

1. develop students' logical and abstract thinking abilitiesis

培養學生的'邏輯和抽象思維能力

2. the foundation for many other subjects such as physics, chemistry and economics (數學)是學習諸如物理、化學和經濟學等其他學科的基礎

　　music：音樂

1. Music is an important source of individual entertainment.

音樂是重要的個人娛樂來源。

2. relieve stress and reduce anxiety：緩解壓力和減少焦慮

3. Music is a universal language. 音樂是人類共通的語言。

　　history：歷史

enable students to draw on past experiences while judging present situations: 以史為鑑

view current issues more objectively: 更加客觀地看待當代的問題

improve students' analytical and critical-thinking skills:

提高學生的判斷和批判性思維能力

　　foreign languages: 外語

1. open the door to other cultures：向其他的文化打開一扇門

2. more tolerant of cultural differences：對於文化差異更加寬容

3. improve career prospects：提高就業前景

　　philosophy： 哲學

give students a deep understanding of how the world works

increase the depth and breadth of students' views

讓學生們的想法更具深度和廣度

improve students' analytical and critical-thinking skills

提高學生們的分析和批判性思維能力

4. make students a better thinker and a more well-rounded person

幫助學生們更好的思考併成為一個全面發展的人

　　Science：科學

1. core subjects on school curriculum: 學校課程設置中的核心課程

2. Science and technology are the most influential driving forces behind productivity. 科學和技術是推動生產力發展的最大動力。

3. prepare students for future careers：使學生們為未來的職業做準備

　　sports：體育

1. promote physical development: 促進身體發育

2. enhance strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination:

提高力量、耐力、靈活性和協調性

3. help students develop a positive attitude and a strong willpower:

幫助學生們培養積極的心態和頑強的意志力