历年雅思作文题教育篇：学校的科目谁来选
与同学们学习息息相关的教育类话题是雅思大作文考察的重点，出题频率较高。教育类大作文的出题集中在以下几方面，即1. 学费由谁负担? 2. 教育与就业 3. 教育应该培养哪些能力?4. 学习科目的选择 5. 教育应该承担的道德和社会责任 6. 家庭教育 7. 科技进步对教育的影响。今天就来讲讲学习科目的选择方面的英语练习题，更多消息请关注应届毕业生网!
学校的科目谁来选择?060916
母题：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：这类题目采取的策略就是“双批判”，因为题目中提供的两种选择往往都是错误的。
详解：
子题1：政府选课or 老师选课?学生选择所有的科目or根据兴趣自行选择?
子题2：只有学术科目重要，体育和音乐这样的课不重要，你同意吗?要不要学国际新闻?要不要学历史?要不要中学阶段就学习外语?要不要学数学哲学这类的科目?
提示：子题2与母题联系不大，需要准备这些科目各自的优点。
典型真题如下:
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 大陆2008/03/01
这道题目涵盖了多门学科，因此可以看做是一道母题。由于很多题目都是由母题变型而来的，因此备考时准备一道母题就足够了，例如下面两道真题就不用再准备了：
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. 大陆2013/05/18,2006/04/22
2. Schools should emphasize academic subjects, which are more important for future jobs, rather than sports and music. What is your opinion? 大陆2010/05/08
下面，Kerry把雅思考试经常出现的学科的用处都帮大家分析一下，以后大家遇到此类题目时肯定就得心应手了。
mathematics: 数学
1. develop students' logical and abstract thinking abilitiesis
培养学生的'逻辑和抽象思维能力
2. the foundation for many other subjects such as physics, chemistry and economics 数学是学习诸如物理、化学和经济学等其他学科的基础
music：音乐
1. Music is an important source of inpidual entertainment.
音乐是重要的个人娱乐来源。
2. relieve stress and reduce anxiety：缓解压力和减少焦虑
3. Music is a universal language. 音乐是人类共通的语言。
history：历史
enable students to draw on past experiences while judging present situations: 以史为鉴
view current issues more objectively: 更加客观地看待当代的问题
improve students' analytical and critical-thinking skills:
提高学生的判断和批判性思维能力
foreign languages: 外语
1. open the door to other cultures：向其他的文化打开一扇门
2. more tolerant of cultural differences：对于文化差异更加宽容
3. improve career prospects：提高就业前景
philosophy： 哲学
give students a deep understanding of how the world works
increase the depth and breadth of students' views
让学生们的想法更具深度和广度
improve students' analytical and critical-thinking skills
提高学生们的分析和批判性思维能力
4. make students a better thinker and a more well-rounded person
帮助学生们更好的思考并成为一个全面发展的人
Science：科学
1. core subjects on school curriculum: 学校课程设置中的核心课程
2. Science and technology are the most influential driving forces behind productivity. 科学和技术是推动生产力发展的最大动力。
3. prepare students for future careers：使学生们为未来的职业做准备
sports：体育
1. promote physical development: 促进身体发育
2. enhance strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination:
提高力量、耐力、灵活性和协调性
3. help students develop a positive attitude and a strong willpower:
帮助学生们培养积极的心态和顽强的意志力