科技话题总结

科技对教育的影响(同教育总结部分内容一致)
A. Negative effects
- Interfere with children’s studies
- Less likely to be involved in other activities – reading and exercising – brain development
- Interpersonal skills
- Physical health – obesity, sleep disturbance(insomnia) and eye strain
- Make some grammatical mistakes unconsciously – improper abbreviations and
punctuation - my niece
- Many social networks, such as TikTok deliver fragment and useless information –
undermine the ability to think independently
- Addiction – highly addictive- are constantly given scores, new targets and frequent
rewards to keep them playing. Many children now spend hours each day trying to
progress through the levels of a game or to get a higher score than their friends. This type
of addiction can have effects ranging from lack of sleep to problems at school, when
homework is sacrificed for a few more hours on the computer or console. The rise in
obesity has also been linked to the sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise that often
accompany gaming addiction.
- Lack interaction –communication and cooperation skills - less likely to build good
friendship- just as a friend people made on Facebook is not the same as someone
they grew up with, virtual ties are unlikely to be as strong as normal ones.

B. Positive effects
- Access to high-quality content like Economists and New York Times
- there is a wealth of knowledge and information ranging from science to humanity
- they allow learners to study in a flexible way, meaning that they can work whenever and
wherever is convenient, and they can cover the material at their own pace.
- Games can be both entertaining and educational- Users, or gamers, are transported into
virtual worlds which are often more exciting and engaging than real-life pastimes. From
an educational perspective, these games encourage imagination and creativity, as well as
concentration, logical thinking and problem solving, all of which are useful skills outside
the gaming context.
- television is the more dynamic - it brings us closer to reality than a book can. For
example, we can watch events as they take place on the other side of the world

历年真题：
1. Some people think that communication by using computers and phones will have
negative effects on young people’s writing and reading skills. Do you agree or disagree?
20150328
2. Students at school or university learn more from teachers than other resources (e.g. the
Internet or TV). Do you agree or disagree? 20150912
3. Some people think playing computer games is bad for children in every aspect. Others
say that playing computer games can have some positive effects on the way children
develop. 20151024
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 4. Reading stories in books is better for children than watching television or playing
computer games. To that extent do you agree or disagree? 20151212
5. Nowadays a large amount of advertising is aiming at children, and this should be banned
because of its negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20160218
6. Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool.
Others, however, believe that videos games have an adverse effect on the people who play
them. Do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits? 20160313
7. Children can learn effectively by watching TV. They should be encouraged to watch TV
regularly both at home and in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170318
8. In the past, people store knowledge in the books. Nowadays people can store knowledge
on the Internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages? 20170330
9. Some parents need to spend time on reading or telling stories to children, while others
think children can read through a variety of sources, such as book, TV and Internet by
themselves. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 20170715
10. In some countries, the widespread use of the Internet has given people more freedom to
work or study at home, instead of travelling to work or college. Do the advantages
outweigh disadvantages? 20170930
11. Lectures were used to be a way to teach large number of students, but with the technology
available for education, there is no longer justification for lectures. To what extent to you
agree or disagree? 20180118
12. Some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and
language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement. 20180220
13. Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because
students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and
computer instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180818
14. New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the
advantages outweigh disadvantages? 20190214
15. Nowadays, children spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games.
Some people believe this has negative effects on children’s mental abilities. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? 20190216
16. More and more parents allow their young children to play a computer or laptop (e.g.
iPad), because they think that children need good technology skills. Do the advantages
outweigh disadvantages? 20190817

科技对生活的影响
A. 沟通方式
- Has revolutionized communication – emails and other messaging apps like WeChat
- Stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues wherever we are
- A dangerous distraction – using a phone while driving reduces the drivers’ concentration
- Cybercrime – invade people’s privacy – hacking into a person’s computer
- Sedentary lifestyle – overweight people may suffer from cardiovascular diseases, such as
diabetes and hypertension

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- have nobody to talk to in person- cannot share problems or discuss the highs and lows of
daily life- face to face communication is replaced by passive distractions, such as
television, video games, online chat rooms or Internet surfing. This type of existence is
associated with boredom, loneliness, and feelings of isolation or even alienation, all of
which are factors that are known to increase the risk of mental illness.
B. 食物
- The way how food is transported poses a threat to the environment
- In order to retain flavours, fresh produce can be made into canned goods and preserved
foods with additives – these additives tend to contain a variety of chemical substances
- Increase food production – chemical fertilizers and genetically modified good – crops can
grow faster and a good harvest is also guaranteed

C. 购物
- Can shop in a flexible way – whenever and wherever is convenient – purchase items from
the comfort of their homes or work places
- No pressure shopping – no sales representatives
- Save time – do not have to stand in queue
- Leak personal information
- Lack of touch and feel of the merchandise
- Delay in delivery

D. 工作
- Reduce the amount of manual work – automation and the use of machinery have
significantly improved efficiency and productivity, and they have freed people from
repetitive tasks
- Increasingly more jobs might be created thanks to technological advances – there would
be no computer programmers, if the computer had not been invented.
- The absence of face-to-face contact may breed distrust between business partners.

E. 贫富差异
- Trendy technology tends to be expensive and thus is only affordable by the rich. Novel
technology favors the well-off, who can easily afford sophisticated gadgets and smart
software, which can boost their productivity and make them even richer, leaving the poor
languishing in poverty and despair.
- Cutting-edge technology can pose another grave threat to the economically deprived.
Empowered by advanced technology, a growing number of industries, from banking to
education, are being digitalized- what used to be done by workers is increasingly being
replaced by automation, notably artificial intelligence. The rich, generally more educated,
more financially secure, and quipped with more transferrable skills will not be affected as
much.
- many people in poorer countries now have mobile phones -update the latest information
and grasp commercial opportunities
- the Internet gives everyone access to the same information. This will lead to greater
equality.
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历年真题：
1. Machines have replaced physical work in many industries. Do you think the advantages
outweigh its disadvantages? 20151119
2. The range and the quality of food have changed because of technological and scientific
advances. Some people think this improves our life, while others believe these changes
would be harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20160625
3. People believe that using mobile phones and computers to communicate makes us lose
ability to communicate with each other face to face. Do you agree or disagree? 20161126
4. Some people have benefited from modern communication technology, but some people
think they have not benefited at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170812
5. People can live and work anywhere they want to choose because of improved
communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development
outweigh disadvantages? 20171028
6. Online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative
development? 20171111
7. Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a negative
impact on individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement? 20171216
8. People today can shop, work and communicate with others via the Internet. They don't
need to do these faces to face. Is it a positive or negative development? 20180421
9. Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals is increasing the
gap between the rich people and the poor people. Others think this has an opposite effect.
Discuss both view and give your own opinion. 20180519
10. Many people today prefer socialize online to spend time with friends in local community,
do advantages outweigh disadvantages? 20180602
11. Some people think the increasing use of technology in the workplace is good for young
people’s prospects of gaining job and harder for old people. TO what extent do you agree
or disagree? 20190504
12. Research says more and more business training and business meeting taking place online.
Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages? 20190706
13. More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information,
therefore there is no need for printed books, magazines and newspapers on paper. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? 20191012
14. Today, advanced science and technology have made great changes to people’s life,
but artists are still valued high such as musicians, painters and writers. What can the arts
tell us about life that science and technology cannot? 20200912
15. Anybody can use a mobile phone to answer work and personal calls at any time, 7
days a week. Does this development have more positive or negative effects on both
individuals and society? 20200926
16. Today, more and more people use robots to do tasks at home and at work. Do you think it
is a positive or negative development? 20201010
17. Many scientists believe that intelligent life forms may exist on other planets and messages
should be sent into space to contact these life forms. Other scientists think this is a bad
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 idea because these life forms could be dangerous. Discuss both these views and give your
own opinion. 20201015
18. It is better for society and individuals if driverless cars are widely used. To what extent do
you agree or disagree? 20210904
19. More and more people use computers and other electronic devices to access information.
Therefore, there is no longer a need to use printed books, magazines, or newspapers. To
what extent do you agree or disagree? 20220416=20191012=20140313
20. Some people believe using the modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best
way to record and remember important personal events. Others think the traditional
method （making photo albums, writing diaries）is better. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion. 20220512
21. It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV, and a fridge.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? 20220521=20100424
22. Some people think that robots are very important to human’s future development, while
others think they are dangerous and have negative effect on society. Discuss both views
and give your own opinion. 20220924=20110108~20201010

科技对环境的影响
A. Positive effects
- Renewable sources- hybrid/electric + cars/vehicles – Tesla – no car emissions like carbon
monoxide and nitrogen oxide
- Genetic engineering –hybrid rice – produce a higher yield –avoid overcultivation
- Smart technology – linking sensors and virtual assistant AI technology help people to
save energy

B. Negative effects
- Increase the productivity – lower the price of consumer goods – consumerism –
throwaway society – excessive mining and logging
- an increasing number of cars are crowded into metropolises, which would emit a
considerable amount of carbon dioxide and certain poisonous gases
- natural resources as oil and petrol exploited excessively

历年真题：
1. The development of technology is causing environmental problems. Some people think
the solution is everyone accepts a simpler life, while others believe that technology can
solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20150509

2. Some people think technology makes life complex, so we should make life simpler
without using technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170218

3. More and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television, microwave
oven and rice cooker. Do you think this is positive or negative development? 20180106

科技对文化的影响
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 A. The importance of art and culture / libraries / museums
- These artworks represent culture, heritage and history. They serve to educate people about
the city
- Arts provide people with various means of entertainment – in their spare time, people
may need to go to the concert hall, gallery or theatre, where they can appreciate the
beauty of arts and relieve the stress from life and work

- Be regarded as valuable assets of society – cultural identity

- It is important to realize that art is an essential component of cultural legacy, so the

protection and development of art has important implication to cultural diversity. In terms
of painting, for example, styles, genres, and materials differ from culture to culture. An
art form is likely to disappear, if it is not well protected.
- Brick-and-motor library – atmosphere - the atmosphere of the library encourages people
to read and for those who love reading, the experience of sitting in the library is different
from browsing web pages at home
- The library has become landmark – National Library of China in Beijing– represents the
cultural identity of the city
- institutions that collect and safeguard historical or artistic objects and works – they are the
resource of history and offer an insight into the life before
- Provide an ideal learning environment – enabling children and adults to enter worlds that
they may otherwise never get to know

B. Positive effects on traditional culture

- Some traditional cultures are embracing communication technologies. Mobile phones
give farmers access to information, from weather predictions to market prices, which
helps them to prosper and therefore supports their culture.
- Provide convenience – allow people to go to the library / museum + whenever and
wherever they are convenient

历年真题：
1. People still value artists in the age of advanced science and technology. Why do you think
of this? Are artists as important as science and technology? 20160717
2. Maintaining public libraries is a waste of time since computer technology is now
replacing their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20161008
3. Nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed
because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. 20190831
4. Some people think that public libraries are a place to find information and read books.
Others believe that computers replace the function of libraries, so building libraries is a
waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20210701=20161008
5. Students can easily access information online, so libraries are no longer necessary. To
what extent do you agree or disagree? 20220226~20210701~20161008

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