近年SAT Essay(文章写作)话题集合及精品素材推荐

　　2014-08-04 新航道英语

　　文/上海新航道 蒋洋洋

　　SAT考生应当了解，SAT Essay的话题范围并不是漫无边际，而是有规律可循的。分析近年考试话题，既可以发现高频考题，又可以从中看出考试趋势。在本文中，作者搜集并分类展示了2012年初至2014年初的SAT各大考区的Essay题目，仅供考生们参考、准备相应的素材。在分类话题展示之后，作者将附上一则精选的素材，供学生们参考。(郑重提醒：希望冲刺高分的学生忌用陈旧的素材)。

　　一. 人生、成败类典型话题集合

　　1. Is it more important to remain consistent than to change one's mind when circumstances change? (2013年12月)—此道题与以下两道考题极为相似：Should people adapt to their new surroundings, or should they refuse to change? (2010年10月)Should people change their decisions when circumstances change, or is it best for them to stick with their original decisions? (2009年1月)

　　2. Does being content with the way things are prevent people from improving themselves and doing better? (2013年10月)

　　3. Is preparing for the future more important than enjoying the present? (2013年5月)

　　4. Is it a mistake to value action over thought? (2013年5月)

　　5. Is it best to determine how wise people are by how happy they are? (2013年5月)

　　6. Are people likely to be dissatisfied rather than content once they have achieved their goals? (2013年3月)

　　7. Is money the most significant factor in determining a person's quality of life? (2013年1月)

　　8. Should people change their behavior depending on what situation they are in? (2013年1月)

　　9. Is it better to aim for small accomplishments instead of great achievements? (2012年11月)

　　10. Are people too serious? (2012年11月)

　　11. Are people likely to succeed by repeating actions that worked for them in the past? (2012年6月)

　　12. Should people accept unfairness and find ways to make the best of it? (2012年5月)

　　13. Is it better for people to act on their feelings than to talk about them? (2012年5月)

　　14. Should people be treated according to what they are capable of achieving instead of what they have actually done? (2012年1月)

　　15. Is it wrong or harmful to motivate people to learn or achieve something by offering them rewards? (2012年1月)

　　二. 创新、发展、科技类典型话题集合

　　1. Does progress result only from struggle and conflict? (2014年1月)

　　2. Are people who do not follow society’s traditional paths to advancement more likely to be successful than those who do? (2014年1月)

　　3. Should we hold on to the old when innovations are available, or should we simply move forward? (2014年1月)

　　4. Does society place too much value on convenience? (2013年12月) — 此题与同年10月一道考题较为相似：Do people place too much value on newness? (2013年10月)

　　5. Is imitation of others always harmful? (2013年11月)

　　6. 3. Is it necessary for people to imitate others before they can become original and creative? (2013年3月)

　　7. Is there really much more for people to invent and discover in the world today? (2012年12月)

　　三. 道德、社会、教育、艺术类典型话题集合

　　1. Do consumers have a responsibility to purchase goods only from companies and people whose actions are beneficial to others? (2013年12月)

　　2. Do material possessions make us truly happy? (2013年11月)

　　3. Does money lead to selfishness? (2012年5月)

　　四. 个人、集体、权威类典型话题集合

　　1. Should people make more decisions on their own and rely less on the advice of experts? (2014年1月)—此题与2009年底的一道考题相似：Is it a mistake to believe something simply because an authority claims that it is true? (2009年12月)

　　2. Are teams or groups beneficial for individuals, or does group membership prevent individuals from forming their own moral judgments? (2013年12月)— 此题与两年前的一道考题很相似：Does accepting the values of a group allow people to avoid taking responsibility for their own thoughts and actions? (2011年6月)

　　3. Is flexibility the sign of a strong and wise leader? (2013年11月)

　　4. Has the emphasis on individualism in our society caused people to forget the importance of belonging to a community? (2013年5月)

　　5. Are people too willing to agree with those in charge? (2013年3月)

　　6. Should leaders be judged according to how well they treat people? (2012年12月)

　　7. Do the actions of high achievers benefit all people? (2012年10月)

　　五.媒体、英雄、名人类典型话题集合

　　1. Are advertisements harmful to teenagers? (2013年11月)

　　2. Do we place too little value on privacy? (2013年10月)

　　3. Does having too much information about public figures distract us from the important issues? (2013年10月)

　　4. Do advertisements contribute to unhappiness and dissatisfaction? (2012年5月)

　　附精选素材(参加SAT培训的学生将免费得到此类精选素材)：

　　教师简介：

　　蒋洋洋，上海新航道托福及SAT主讲，剑桥大学商学院管理学硕士，北京国际关系学院英美文学硕士，美国马瑞埃塔大学国际关系及英国剑桥大学英国文学交流学习。代表剑桥大学参加2009年牛津大学模拟联合国，及上海国际商业计划大赛，获得优异成绩。曾于北京奥运会期间任国际奥委会国际奥林匹克博物馆馆长Francis Gabet助理，为《今日北京》、《小康》杂志数次撰稿。教学风格清新干练，深悟剑桥之所得与国人之所需，愿与新航道各位莘莘学子共同努力。