SAT作文歷年作文真題匯總(2005-2013)-

1、SAT作文歷年作文真題匯總1.OG2ed.P119-Is there always another explanation or another point of view?2.OG2ed.P189-Is deception ever justified?3.OG Practice Test4:Do changes that make our lives easier not necessarily make them better?4.OG Practice Test5:Is conscience a more powerful motivator than money,fame,or po

2、wer?5.OG Practice Test6:Can success be disastrous?6.OG Practice Test7:Do we need other people in order to understand ourselves?7.OG Practice Test8:Is the world changing for the better?8.OG Practice Test9:Do you think that ease does not challenge us and that we need adversityto help us discover who w

3、e are?9.OG Practice Test10:Should heroes be defined as people who say what they think when weourselves lack the courage to say it?10.OC1:Is the way something seems to be not always the same as it actually is?11.OC2:Are bad choices and good choices equally likely to have negative consequences?12.OC3:

4、Do people learn who they are only when they are forced into action?13.OC4:Are peoples lives the result of the choices they make?14.OC5:Do closed doors make us creative?15.OC6:Do people have to be highly competitive in order to succeed?16.CB-1:Is style more important than substance?17.CB-2:Can what w

5、e value be determined only by what we sacrifice?18.CB-3:Is perfection something to be admired or sought after?19.CB-4:What makes a person wise?20.CB-5:Is discontent often the first step to action?CB-6:同上面No.163:OG2ed.P18921.(2005.3Is the opinion of the majorityin government or in any other circumsta

6、ncesapoor guide?22.(2005.3Is creativity needed more than ever in the world today?23.(2005.3Are people better at making observations,discoveries,and decisions if they remainneutral and impartial?24.(2005.3Is a person responsible,through the example he or she sets,for the behavior of otherpeople?25.(2

7、005.5Do people depend on workwhether it is a job,schoolwork,or volunteer worktodetermine what their daily activities and interactions with others should be?26.(2005.5Does progress depend on people with new ideas rather than on people whose ideasare based on the current way of doing things?27.(2005.5

8、Are people afraid to speak out against authority,whether the authority is anindividual,a group,or a government?28.(2005.5Does worrying too much about other peoples opinions prevent us from seeing thingsclearly?29.(2005.6Do memories hinder or help people in their effort to learn from the past and suc

9、ceedin the present?30.(2005.6Do people put too much emphasis on learning practical skills?31.(2005.6Should schools help students understand moral choices and social issues?32.(2005.6Do newspapers,magazines,television,radio,movies,the Internet,and other mediadetermine what is important to most people

10、?33.(2005.10Is success in life earned or do people succeed because they are lucky?34.(2005.10Is societys admiration for famous people beneficial or harmful?35.(2005.10Do we live in a time when people do not engage in serious thinking?36.(2005.10Should people make more of an effort to keep some thing

11、s private?37.(2005.11Should our perceptions of beauty be influenced by the perceptions of beauty ofother people?38.(2005.11Is praising others,even if the praise is excessive or undeserved,a necessary part oflife?39.(2005.11Is conflict helpful?40.(2005.11Has the acquisition of money and possessions r

12、eplaced more meaningful ways ofmeasuring our achievements?41.(2005.12Are leaders necessarily people who are most capable of leadership?42.(2005.12Is knowledge of the past no longer useful for us today?43.(2005.12Is it necessary to limit or put restrictions on freedom of thought and expression?44.(20

13、05.12Do the benefits of scientific and technological developments come at the cost ofundesirable changes to peoples lives?45.(2006.1Do people accomplish more when they are allowed to do things in their own way?46.(2006.1Is it necessary to make mistakes,even when doing so has negative consequences fo

14、rother people?47.(2006.1Can any obstacle or disadvantage be turned into something good?48.(2006.1Are all important discoveries the result of focusing on one subject?49.(2006.4Is it best not to change our ideas,opinions,or behaviors?50.(2006.4Is our ability to change ourselves unlimited,or are there

15、limits on our ability to makeimportant changes in our lives?51.(2006.4What do you think motivates people to do their best?52.(2006.4Should each individual decide what and how to learn?53.(2006.5Are we free to make our own decisions or are we limited in the choices we can make?54.(2006.5Would the wor

16、ld be a better place if everyone always told the complete truth?55.(2006.5Does the success of a communitywhether it is a class,a team,a family,a nation,orany other groupdepend upon people's willingness to limit their personal interests?56.(2006.5Does the truth change depending on how people look

17、 at things?57.(2006.6Does a strong commitment to technological progress cause a society to neglect othervalues,such as education and the protection of the environment?58.(2006.6Are established rules too limited to guide people in real-life situations?59.(2006.6Is it sometimes better to take risks th

18、an to follow a more reasonable course of action?60.(2006.6Do we tend to accept the opinions of others instead of developing our ownindependent ideas?61.(2006.10Do people achieve more success by cooperation than by competition?62.(2006.10Is it important to question the ideas and decisions of people i

19、n positions of authority?63.(2006.10Does true learning only occur when we experience difficulties?64.(2006.10Can deceptionpretending that something is true when it is notsometimes havegood results?65.(2006.11Do we put too much value on the ideas or actions of individual people?66.(2006.11Can books a

20、nd stories about characters and events that are not real teach usanything useful?67.(2006.11Can people achieve success only if they aim to be perfect?68.(2006.11Do success and happiness depend on the choices people make rather than on factorsbeyond their control?69.(2006.12Are people more likely to

21、be productive and successful when they ignore theopinions of others?70.(2006.12Is it better for people to be realistic or optimistic?71.(2006.12Is it important to try to understand peoples motivations before judging their actions?72.(2006.12Is happiness something over which people have no control,or

22、 can people choose tobe happy?73.(2007.1Should people take more responsibility for solving problems that affect theircommunities or the nation in general?74.(2007.1Is it more important to do work that one finds fulfilling or work that pays well?75.(2007.1Is education primarily the result of influenc

23、es other than school?76.(2007.1Is it better to change ones attitude than to change ones circumstances?77.(2007.3Is it more valuable for people to fit in than to be unique and different?78.(2007.3Is it best to have low expectations and to set goals we are sure of achieving?79.(2007.3Do we really bene

24、fit from every event or experience in some way?80.(2007.5Should modern society be criticized for being materialistic?81.(2007.5Can knowledge be a burden rather than a benefit?82.(2007.5Is it always best to determine ones own views of right and wrong,or can we benefitfrom following the crowd?83.(2007

25、.5Do circumstances determine whether or not we should tell the truth?84.(2007.6Are people more likely to be happy if they focus on goals other than their ownhappiness?85.(2007.6Is there a value in celebrating certain individuals as heroes?86.(2007.6Have modern advancements truly improved the quality

26、 of peoples lives?87.(2007.6Do people truly benefit from hardship and misfortune?88.(2007.10Is identity something people are born with or given,or is it something people createfor themselves?89.(2007.10Can people ever be truly original?90.(2007.10Do people achieve greatness only by finding out what

27、they are especially good atand developing that attribute above all else?91.(2007.10Should we admire heroes but not celebrities?92.(2007.11Does having a large number of options to choose from make people happy?93.(2007.11Is it always necessary to find new solutions to problems?94.(2007.11Is the main

28、value of the arts to teach us about the world around us?95.(2007.11Is criticismjudging or finding fault with the ideas and actions of othersessential for personal well-being and social progress?96.(2007.12Do people need to“unlearn”,or reject,many of their assumptions and ideas?97.(2007.12Should peop

29、le choose one of the two opposing sides of an issue,or is the truthusually found“in the middle”?98.(2007.12Do images and impressions have too much of an effect on people?99.(2007.12Is the most important purpose of technology today different from what it was in thepast?100.(2008.1Is it always better

30、to be original than to imitate or use the ideas of others?101.(2008.1Is the effort involved in pursuing any goal valuable,even if the goal is not reached? 102.(2008.1Should people always prefer new things,ideas,or values to those of the past?103.(2008.1Is there any value for people to belong only to

31、 a group or groups with which they something in common?104.(2008.3Are organizations or group most successful when their members pursue individual wishes and goals?105.(2008.3Should people always be loyal?106.(2008.3Do people learn more from losing than from winning?107.(2008.5Are there benefits to b

32、e gained from avoiding the use of modern technology,even when using it would make life easier?108.(2008.5Do people place too much emphasis on winning?109.(2008.5Are peoples actions motivated primarily by a desire for power over others?110.(2008.5Do incidents from the past continue to influence the p

33、resent?111.(2008.6Does fame bring happiness,or are people who are not famous more likely to be happy?112.(2008.6Is it better for a society when people act as individuals rather than copying the ideas and opinions of others?113.(2008.6Are widely held views often wrong,or are such views more likely to

34、 be correct?114.(2008.6Are the actions of individuals more valuable than the actions of groups or teams?115.(2008.10Is compromise always the best way to resolve a conflict?116.(2008.10Are the decisions made quickly just as good as decisions made slowly and carefully?117.(2008.10Can a group of people

35、 function effectively without someone being in charge? 118.(2008.10Do actions,not words,reveal a person or groups rule attitudes and intentions?119.(2008.11Do all established traditions deserve to remain in existence?120.(2008.11Do people need to compare themselves with others in order to appreciate

36、 what they have?121.(2008.11Is it necessary for people to combine their efforts with those of others in order to be the most effective?122.(2008.11Should society limit peoples exposure to some kinds of information or forms of expression?123.(2008.12Is persistence more important than ability in deter

37、mining a persons success?124.(2008.12Is acting an essential part of everyday life?125.(2008.12Can people have too much enthusiasm?126.(2008.12Do we only help others in order to help ourselves in some way?127.(2009.1Does planning interfere with creativity?128.(2009.1Do highly accomplished people achi

38、eve more than others mainly because they expect more of themselves?129.(2009.1Should people change their decisions when circumstances change,or is it best for them to stick with their original decisions?130.(2009.1Is striving to achieve a goal always the best course of action,or should people give u

39、p if they are not making progress?131.(2009.3Does being ethical make it hard to be successful?132.(2009.3Is it sometimes necessary to be impolite?133.(2009.3Should we limit our use of the term“courage”to acts in which people risk their own well-being for the sake of others or to uphold a value?134.(

40、2009.5Should we pay more attention to people who are older and more experienced than we are?135.(2009.5Should people let their feelings guide them when they make important decisions?136.(2009.5Has today's abundance of information only made it more difficult for us to understand the world around

41、us?137.(2009.5Are people best defined by what they do?138.(2009.6Do we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we admire and respect?139.(2009.6Is it best for people to accept who they are and what they have,or should people always strive to better themselves?140.(2009.6Can common sense be t

42、rusted and accepted,or should it be questioned?141.(2009.6When some people win,must others lose,or are there situations in which everyone wins?142.(2009.10Is using humor the best way to approach difficult situations and problems?143.(2009.10Does everyone,even people who choose to live alone,need a n

43、etwork or family? 144.(2009.10Do books,newspapers,and other media focus too much on bad news?145.(2009.10Is it better for people to know everything they can about something before taking action or should they act first and get more information later?146.(2009.11Are the values of a society most clear

44、ly revealed in its popular culture?147.(2009.11Do society and other people benefit when individuals pursue their own goals? 148.(2009.11Is it better for people to stop trying when they feel certain they will not succeed? 149.(2009.11Should new ideas be questioned?150.(2009.12Is it easier now to form

45、 friendships than ever before?151.(2009.12Should people give up their privacy in exchange for convenience of free services?152.(2009.12Is it better for people to work out their own ideas on a problem or issue before learning how others have approached it?153.(2010.1Do the demands of others tend to m

46、ake people more productive than they would be without such pressure?154.(2010.1Should all peoples opinions be valued equally,or should only informed opinions be taken seriously?155.(2010.1Should books portray the world as it is or as it should be?156.(2010.1Do people make the greatest discoveries by

47、 exploring what is unfamiliar to them or by paying close attention to what seems familiar?157.(2010.3Does society put too much emphasis on working hard?158.(2010.5Do small decisions often have major consequences?159.(2010.5Is talking the most effective and satisfying way of communicating with others

48、? 160.(2010.5Should the government be responsible for making sure that people lead healthy lives? 161.(2010.5Do people succeed by emphasizing their differences from others?162.(2010.6Do people tend to get along better with people who are very different from them or with those who are like them?163.(

49、2010.6Is solitudespending time alonenecessary for people to achieve their most important goals?164.(2010.6Should ordinary people be considered heroes,or should the term"hero"be reserved for extraordinary people?165.(2010.6Is it wrong to use the word"courage"to describe behaviors

50、that are ordinary or self-interested?166.(2010.10Is it absolutely necessary for people to study the creative arts?167.(2010.10Is it important for people to spend time outdoors and to learn to appreciate the natural environment?168.(2010.10Should originality always be more highly praised than conform

51、ity?169.(2010.10Should people adapt to their new surroundings,or should they refuse to change?170.(2010.11Do people put much emphasis on doing things by and for themselves?171.(2010.11Is imagination less valuable than facts and objectivity?172.(2010.11Is a group of people more likely than an individ

52、ual leader to bring about significant change?173.(2010.11Would it be better if people were more accepting of mistakes?174.(2010.12Is it possible to be a hero in the modern world?175.(2010.12Does the way that information is communicated today result in people learning less than ever before?176.(2010.

53、12Do temporary or otherwise imperfect solutions to problems only create more serious problems?177.(2010.12Is it better for people to have limited choices?178.(2011.1Is an idealistic approach less valuable than a practical approach?179.(2011.1Is it better for people to learn from others than to learn

54、 on their own?180.(2011.1Do people put too much importance on getting every detail right on a project or task? 181.(2011.1Does the process of doing something matter more than the outcome?182.(2011.1Do people benefit from forms of entertainment that show so-called reality,or are such forms of enterta

55、inment harmful183.(2011.1Is photography a representation of real life or a depiction of a photographers point of view184.(2011.1Is it better for people to learn from others than to learn on their own185.(2011.1Is an idealistic approach less valuable than a practical approach186.(2011.3Do people bene

56、fit from forms of entertainment that show so called reality,or are such forms of entertainment harmful?187.(2011.3Are photographs straightforward representations of real life,or are they artistic creations reflecting the photographers point of view?188.(2011.3Is it better for people to act quickly a

57、nd expect quick responses from others rather than to wait patiently for what they want?189.(2011.5Do rules and limitations contribute to a person's happiness?190.(2011.5If people worked less,would they be more creative and active during their free time?191.(2011.5Does every individual have an ob

58、ligation to think seriously about important matters, even when doing so may be difficult?192.(2011.5Is real success achieved only by people who accomplish goals and solve problems on their own?193.(2011.6Does every achievement bring with it new challenges?194.(2011.6Does accepting the values of a group allow people to avoid taking responsibility for their own thoughts and actions?195.(2011.6Do groups that encourage nonconformity and disagreement function better than t