新航道點津

　　10月SAT考試成績被大面積delay，對很多考生的EA/ED申請造成很大影響。但既然事已至此，同學們還是安下心來，好好備考接下來的SAT考試。上海新航道學校官方微信會及時發布考試訊息及備考資料，請大家注意關注哦，也可以微信留言索取(SAT資料+姓名+電話+郵箱)。

　　很多考試SAT考生應當了解，SAT Essay的話題范圍并不是漫無邊際，而是有規律可循的。分析近年考試話題，既可以發現高頻考題，又可以從中看出考試趨勢。上海新航道學校為考生搜集了2012年初至2014年初的SAT各大考區的Essay題目，供考生們參考。

　　一. 人生、成敗類典型話題集合

　　1. Is it more important to remain consistent than to change one's mind when circumstances change? (2013年12月)—此道題與以下兩道考題極為相似：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. 創新、發展、科技類典型話題集合

　　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) — 此題與同年10月一道考題較為相似：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、社會、教育、藝術類典型話題集合

　　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. 個人、集體、權威類典型話題集合

　　1. Should people make more decisions on their own and rely less on the advice of experts? (2014年1月)—此題與2009年底的一道考題相似：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)— 此題與兩年前的一道考題很相似：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.媒體、英雄、名人類典型話題集合

　　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)