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1、 Success / happiness / failure l Is it best for people to accept who they are and what they have, or should people always strive to better themselves? (2009.6) (self-content, challenge, ambition, self-improvement) l Are peoples actions motivated primarily by a desire for power over others? (2008.5)l

2、 Do highly accomplished people achieve more than others mainly because they expect more of themselves? (2009.1) (high standards, high expectations)l Do people achieve greatness only by finding out what they are especially good at and developing that attribute above all else? (2007.10) (focuse, achie

3、ve superiority)l Is it wrong or harmful to motivate people to learn or achieve something by offering them rewards? (2012.1)l Has the acquisition of money and possessions replaced more meaningful ways of measuring our achievements? (2005.11)l Do success and happiness depend on the choices people make

4、 rather than on factors beyond their control? (2006.11)l Are people more likely to be happy if they focus on goals other than their own happiness? (2007.6) (selflarger good of others, course of action leading to an end in itself, pursuit of some goal external to ones own happiness)l Does having a la

5、rge number of options to choose from make people happy? (2007.11)l Are people likely to succeed by repeating actions that worked for them in the past? (2012-6.2l Is moderation an obstacle to achievement and success? (2010.3) (balance, control, restrain excess of enthusiasm, efforts, intensity.)l Are

6、 people more likely to achieve their goals by being flexible or by refusing to compromise? (2012.6.3)l Do people succeed by emphasizing their differences from other people? (2010.5) (unique characteristics)l Are people more likely to be productive and successful when they ignore the opinions of othe

7、rs? (2006.12) l Does being ethical make it hard to be successful? (2009.3) l Is success in life earned or do people succeed because they are lucky? (2005.10)l Does fame bring happiness, or are people who are not famous more likely to be happy? (2008.6) (burden of fame)l Is it best to have low expect

8、ations and to set goals we are sure of achieving? (2007.3) (modest, attainable goals, when reality surpasses expectations.)l Are people best defined by what they do? (2009.5)l Is identity something people are born with or given, or is it something people create for themselves? (2007.10) (having idea

9、s and values that one lives by.) l Does society put too much emphasis on working hard? (2010.3 see prompt “successful”)l Do people depend on workwhether it is a job, schoolwork, or volunteer workto determine what their daily activities and interactions with others should be? (Does work tell us what

10、to do every day? (2005.5)l Is it more important to do work that one finds fulfilling or work that pays well? (2007.1) Perfectionl Can people achieve success only if they aim to be perfect? (2006.11) (flaws, shortcomings)Mistakes / failure /l Do we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we a

11、dmire and respect? (2009.6)l Is it better for people to stop trying when they feel certain they will not succeed? (2009.11)l Would it be better if people were more accepting of mistakes? (2010.11)l Do people have to pay attention to mistakes in order to make progress? (2011.10)l Are people better of

12、f if they do not listen to criticism? (2011.10 accepting mistakes)l Is it necessary to make mistakes, even when doing so has negative consequences for other people? (2006.1) (experiments with truth, negative results, understand ones calling through mistakes)l Can any obstacles or disadvantages be tu

13、rned into something good? (the humor of the director, use the negative for positive purpose) (2006.1)l Does true learning only occur when we experience difficulties? (2006.10)l Do people truly benefit from hardship and misfortune? (2007.6)l Process and goall Is striving to achieve a goal always the

14、best course of action, or should people give up if they are not making progress? (2009.1)l Is it better for people to stop trying when they feel certain they will not succeed? (2009.11l Is the effort involved in pursuing any goal valuable, even if the goal is not reached? (2008.1)l Does the process

15、of doing something matter more than the outcome? (2011.1) Ideas actions - progressl Are the consequences of peoples actions more important than the motives behind the actions? (2011.11)l Is it important to try to understand peoples motivations before judging their actions? (2006.12) (look beyond)l S

16、hould we treat people according to what they are capable of achieving instead of what they actually have done? (2012.1)l Does progress depend on people with new ideas rather than on people whose ideas are based on the current way of doing things? (2005.5)l Is it sometimes better to take risks than t

17、o follow a more reasonable course of action? (2006.6) (break the norm, the downside of self-control, break the cage to reach freedom)l Is it better for people to act on their feelings than to talk about them? (2012-5)old knowledge/traditional ways new ideas discoveriesthe process of knowingl Do peop

18、le make the greatest discoveries by exploring what is unfamiliar to them or by paying close attention to what seems familiar? (2010.1) l Does progress depend on people with new ideas rather than on people whose ideas are based on the current way of doing things? (2005.5)l Do people need to “unlearn,

19、” or reject, many of their assumptions and ideas? (2007.12) (hold onto ideas of the past, prior perceptions of right or wrong, true or false, traditional perceptions and new realizations)l Is it always necessary to find new solutions to problems? (traditional approaches, innovative methods, tried-an

20、d-true ways,) (2007.11)l Are all important discoveries the result of focusing on one subject? (2006.1) (remained absorbed, concentration, perseverance, consistency)l Do people achieve greatness only by finding out what they are especially good at and developing that attribute above all else? (2007.1

21、0) (focuse, achieve superiority)l Can people ever be truly original? (imitate, copies of other ideas) (2007.10)l Does tradition prevent people from doing things in new or more sensible ways? (2012-3)l Does being ethical make it hard to be successful? (2009.3) The power of thinkingl Is solitude-spend

22、ing time alone-necessary for people to achieve their most important goals? (2010.6)l Does every individual have an obligation to think seriously about important matters, even when doing so may be difficult? (2010.5)l Do we live in a time when people do not engage in serious thinking? (2005.10)Past p

23、resent - futurel Should people always prefer new things, ideas, or values to those of the past? (2008.5)l Do influences from the past continue to influence the present? (2008.5)l Do memories hinder or help people in their effort to learn from the past and succeed in the present? (2005.6)l Is knowled

24、ge of the past no longer useful for us today? (the value of history) (2005.12)l Is it best to forget about past mistakes as soon as possible? (2012-3)creativityl Does planning interfere with creativity? (2009.1) (limit freedom)l Is creativity needed more than ever in the world today? (2005.3) (the p

25、revalence of practicality today)l Is it absolutely necessary for people to study the creative arts? (2010.10) l Should originality always be more highly praised than conformity? (2010.10) (being unique vs. agree with others)l Can people ever be truly original? (imitate, copies of other ideas) (2007.

26、10)l Is it always better to be original than to imitate or use the ideas of others? (2008.1)Characters-behaviorsl Is it best not change our ideas, opinions, or behaviors? (consistency, firm commitment to ideas, plans, actions) (2006.4) l TOEFL 2012年02月11日独立作文题目（更正版本）：Do you agree or disagree the fol

27、lowing statement : Leadership comes naturally: one cannot learn to be a leader. l Is our ability to change ourselves unlimited, or are there limits on our ability to make important changes in our lives? (2006.4) (have the potential to change for a better self) Learning / Educationl should schools he

28、lp students understand moral choices and social issues? (2005)l Should each individual decide what and how to learn? (2006.4) (interest in subject, self-pacing)l Is education primarily the result of influences other than school? (2007.1) (the big sense of education) Idealism vs. practicalityl Is an

29、idealistic approach less valuable than a practical approach? (2011.1)l Do idealists contribute more to the world than realists do? (2011.12)l Do people put too much emphasis on learning practical skills? (emphasis on the use of things, how to make a good living vs. how to live a good life. 2005.6) S

30、ense vs. sensibility / objectivity l Is it absolutely necessary for people to study the creative arts? (2010.10)l Should people let their feelings guide them when they make important decisions? (2009.5)l Is imagination less valuable than facts and objectivity? (2010.11)l Are people better at making

31、discoveries and decisions if they remain neutral and impartial? (2005.3)l Can knowledge be a burden rather than a benefit? (2007.5)the process of cognition decision makingl Is it better for people to know everything they can about something before taking action, or should they act first and get more

32、 information later? (2009.10)l Do people put too much importance on getting every detail right on a project or task? (2011.1 perfection)l Do temporary or otherwise imperfect solutions to problems only create more serious problems? (2010.12)l Is it better for people to act quickly and expect quick re

33、sponses from others rather than to wait patiently for what they want? (2011.3)l Does every achievement bring with it new challenges? (2011.6)l Do small decisions often have major consequences? (2010.5)l Should all peoples opinions be valued equally, or should only informed opinions be taken seriousl

34、y? (2010.1)Problem-solvingl Is conflict helpful? (interact, communicate, solve differences) (2005.11) Reality / truthl Should books portray the world as it is or as it should be? (2009.1)l Can books and stories about characters and events that are not real teach us anything useful? (2006.11) (litera

35、ture, true world)l Do people benefit from forms of entertainment than show so-called reality, or are such forms of entertainment harmful? (2011.3.)l Are photographs straightforward representations of real life, or are they artistic creations reflecting the photographers point of view? (2011.3)l Is t

36、he main value of arts to teach us about the world around us? (2007.11)l Are people overly influenced by unrealistic claims and misleading images? (2011.10 illusion)l Is it often difficult for people to determine what is the right thing to do? (2011.11)l Does the truth change depending on how people

37、look at things? (2006.5) (watch saying, perspectives, angles, beauty may lie in the eyes of the beholder)l Do circumstances determine whether or not we should tell the truth? (2007.5) (the harm of telling complete truth)l Should people choose one of two opposing sides of an issue, or is the truth us

38、ually found “in the middle”? (2007.12)l Do images and impressions have too much of an effect on people? (forms vs. substances, appearance vs. truth, illusion) (2007.12) Lies deceptionsl Is praising others, even if the praise is excessive or underserved, a necessary part of life? (2005.11)l Can decep

39、tionpretending that something is true when it is notsometimes have good results? (2006.10) (positive deception, white lies)l is it wise to be suspicious of the motives or honesty of other people, even those who appear to be trustworthy? (2012.1) Individual vs. others l Is there any value for people

40、to belong only to a group or groups with which they have something in common? (2008.1)l Does everyone, even people who choose to live alone, need a network or family? (2009.10)l Is a person responsible, through the example he or she sets, for the behavior of other people? (2005.3)l Is solitude-spend

41、ing time alone-necessary for people to achieve their most important goals? (2010.6)l Should originality always be more highly praised than conformity? (2010.10)l Is it more valuable for people to fit in than to be unique and different? (2007.3) (uniformity vs. uniqueness )l Do we put too much value

42、on the ideas or actions of individual people? (2006.11) (the contribution of individual vs. groups in changing the world)l Do people accomplish more when they are allowed to do things in their own way? (2006.1) (self-pacing vs. conformity, idleness vs. efficiency)l Is it better for people to work ou

43、t their own ideas on a problem or issue before learning how others have approached it? (2009.12)l Are organizations or groups most successful when their members pursue individual wishes and goals? (2008.3)l Is real success achieved only by people who accomplish goals and solve problems on their own?

44、 (2011.5)l Is it better for a society when people act as individuals rather than copying the ideas and opinions of others? (2008.6)l Is it better for people to learn from others than to learn on their own? (2011.1)l Is it always harmful for an individual to think and live as other people do?(2011.12

45、)l Do people succeed by emphasizing their differences from other people? (2010.5)l Do groups that encourage nonconformity and disagreement function better than those that discourage it? (2011.6)l Do people put too much emphasis on doing things by and for themselves? (2010.11) (2011.11)l Should origi

46、nality always be more highly praised than conformity? (2010.10)l Do people tend to get along better with people who are very different from them or with those who are like them? (2010.6)l Is a group of people more likely than an individual leader to bring about significant change? (2010.10)l is it w

47、ise to be suspicious of the motives or honesty of other people, even those who appear to be trustworthy? (2012.1)Opinions of othersl Is it always best to determine ones own views of right and wrong, or can we benefit from following the crowd? (2007.5) (follow the popular, voicing an objection)l Do we tend to accept the opinions of others instead of developing our own independent ideas? (2006.6) (our nature to conform)l Does accepting the values of a group allow people to avoid taking responsibility for their own thoughts and