2014年4月托福独立写作预测--母题训练法

母题分类预测使用说明：

母题，就是几个相关作文题目所共同关注的最主要问题。它是一个设问，需要大家首先做的，是根据母题在自己的思想及知识积累中搜索背景、论据和例证。第二，需要大家根据所回顾的信息，依据具体题目进行个性化修改、写作。第三，需要大家根据母题及提点，搜罗最近的相关新闻与评论，积累例证，升华观点。

注：母题是按照重要性排列的,标红题目为高危题目；3月份5场考试，中了4场。

最重点母题：The intertwined relation between the past, the present and the future

一句提点：Under this theme, we are to discuss the path to a better development, the influence of the past and whether today's achievements are positive.

1.The rapid growth of cities in today's world is a mostly positive development for the society.

2.Although new technology and science will continue to advance and improve people's life, the most significant improvement has been made.

3.Improving schools is the most important factor in the successful development of a country.

4.To solve the present and future problems, it is necessary to understand the past.

5.It was easy in the past to identify what type of job or career is more likely to be secure and successful in the future.

6.The most important problem that affects the society today will be solved during my life time.

7.Working at home using computers or telephones is better than working in the office.

8.The environmental issues are too complicated to be handled by individual.

9.The food we eat today is much healthier than in the past.

最重点母题-The power of fame！

一句提点：Think about this! Is fame all powerful?

1.The opinions of celebrities, such as certain entertainer or athletes, are more important for younger people than older people.

2.Famous entertainers and athletes deserve to have more privacy than they have now.

3.Professional athletes, such football and basketball players, do not deserve the high salaries that they are paid.

最重点母题-The things we do with technology.

一句提点：Technology is double-bladed. There, however, is no doubt that it is a sharp one!

1.Technology makes people's lives simpler rather than makes people's lives more complicated.

2.Technology has made children less creative than children were in the past.

3.If you need to discuss upsetting or controversial problems with others, will you use e-mail/text messaging OR use telephone/voice-messaging.

4.Scientists should be responsible for the negative impact that is brought by their discoveries or inventions.

5.The telephone has greater influence on people's lives than television has.

6.Printed books have greater effects on society than television has.

7.Cars have had a greater effects on society than airplanes.

最重点母题-What should the government do？

一句提点：We live as individual. However, only as individual we cannot live. We are, no matter how much freedom we enjoy or how much independence we have gain, under the controlling influence of a governing unite. We must, for the purpose of survival, obey its ruling. Or on the contrary, it should exist for our sake. The one who rules and the ones who are ruled, are, as inscribed on the monument of Thomas Jefferson, granted by god the same rights. And the same rights with no beyond.

1.It is more important for the government to improve internet access rather than spending more on public transportation.

2.It is more important for the government to construct new buildings than to preserve historic or traditional ones.

3.Should the government support artists and art programs?

4.It's more important for the government to build art museums and music performance center than to build recreational facilities (such as swimming pool, playgrounds).

5.It is important for the government to protect wild animals and the wildness for future generations.

最重点母题-Media & Information

一句提点：Information is power. Media are the abuser of such power!

1.It is important to know about what is happening around the world, even if it does not affect your personal lives.

2.Newspapers and magazines are the best ways to learn about a foreign country.

3.In order to become well-informed, one has to get information from different news resources.

4.Which source is more dependable for news, TV or newspapers?

最重点母题-The weight of money in life.

一句提点：Money itself is no evil. Its creator, however, is! Exorcise your inner devil, then money will be all good!

1.Most businesspeople are motivated only by the desire for more money.

2.It is better to spend money on traveling and vacation than to save money for the future.

3.The most important investment for a company is to spend money to improve the work skills of its employees.

4.People care more about public recognition, even though more money is given, public recognition can still make people work harder.

重点母题：How to work your job?

一句提点：Choosing a job is always related to the pursuit of happiness!

1.A job with more vacation time but a low salary is better than a job with a high salary but less vacation time.

2.Do you prefer to take a low-paid but secure job or a job with a high salary but easy to lose?

3.People should take a secure job immediately when finding one instead of waiting for the job that they find more satisfying.

4.In order to succeed in a new job, one must adapt to the new environment.

最重点母题-How to be a better person?

一句提点：As long as time goes by, we, as human beings, will continue seeking for self-improvement. We have, as we will, found the ways to better our life. So, let us discuss the various approaches to fill our days with pride and joy!

1.For celebrations, it is better to organize parties to which only the inner circle of friends and families are invited.

2.When a new technological devices become available. Some people buy it right away, while others will wait until many have acquired it. Which do you prefer?

3.People should take time to relax with hobbies or physical activities that are distinct for their profession.

4.Regardless of the price, people should buy the products that are made by their own country.

5.Visiting museums is the best way to learn about a country.

6.Does spending much time on watching sports on TV has a negative influence on people?

7.Being honest is the most important.

8.It is better to relax by watching a movie or reading a book than doing physical exercise.

重点母题-Why are teachers important? & who can be called a good teacher?

一句提点：We always find it hard to deny the importance of teachers. After all, we all need to be educated.

1.Teachers were more appreciated and valued by the society in the past than nowadays.

2.Teachers should assign homework for students every day.

3.Teachers should be paid according to the performance of their students.

4.The best way to improve the quality of education in a country is to increase teachers' salaries.

5.Teaching is harder than it was in the past.

重点母题-How to be successful？

一句提点：The success stories of many men are all evidence to all the given themes!

1.Being creative is more important in finding the best solution to a problem than planning carefully.

2.It is better to wait in patience than to take action?

3.It is better to use one's own knowledge and experience to solve problems than to get advice from others.

4.To remain happy and optimistic when you fail is more important than achieving success.

5.For the success of business, a company must invest more on advertising.

重点母题-What should children do? Or should I say, what should be done to them?

一句提点：We all agree that children are the future. But never came the consensus on how to nurture such future. Sure enough, disputes will continue.

1.In order to become financially responsible adults, children should manage their own money at the young age.

2.Parents should allow children to make mistakes and let them learn from their own mistakes.

3.Parents should give school-age children money as a reward for high marks in school.

重点母题-The benefits of sports.

一句提点：It is said that sports equals life.

1.Sports and exercises are more important to elderly people than to young people.

2.Sports teach us lessons about life.

3.People should have hobbies and do physical activities that are very different from their own work.