1、1ContentsEnvironmental Protection1. Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individuals to tackle. We have arrived at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problems is at an international level. P745环境问题现在非常严重了，严 重到单个的国家或者是个人没法解决的程度。换言之，我们已经到了一个只有在全
2、世界范围内才可以解决这个问题的地步。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意 这种观点？2. As a result of countries becoming more and more industrialized, pollution has become a serious problem. Discuss some ways that can mitigate the pollution problems. P925随着国家的工业化程度加深， 环境污染成了一个严重的问题 。请谈一下哪些方法可以减轻环境污染问题。3. Forests are the lungs of the earth. Thei
3、r destruction will accelerate extinction of animals and ultimately mankind. For this reason, logging in the worlds rainforests should be phased out over the next decade. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P1075森林是地球的呼吸器。森林被破坏将会加速动物的灭绝并最 终导致人类的灭亡。因此，应该逐渐停止热带森林地区的伐木。从多大程度上你同意或者
4、不同意这种观点？4. Aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries are seen as sources of education and entertainment for families. They are also essential to conduct life-saving research. However, there is opposition to confining animals in this way. Discuss some of the arguments for and against the maintenance of zoos
5、 and present your opinion. P1096水族馆和野生动物避难所被视为家庭教育和娱乐的场所。这些地方也是进行救生研究的场所。但也有人反 对以这些方式限制野生动物。就支持和反 对保留动物园这些场所的论 点进行讨论，并 阐述你的观点。5. Tourism is seen as a major industry for many countries. However, it tends to have a deleterious effect on the environment and should be strictly monitored. To what extent
6、do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P1136旅游业被许多国家视为主要产业。但是 这会导致严重的环 境污染， 应该严格禁止。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？6. Fresh drinking water is becoming a scarce and all too expensive commodity in many parts of the world. Discuss the causes and give suggestions for how to ensure adequate water supply for the
7、worlds inhabitants. P1277在全世界范围内，饮用水正在 变成一种稀缺而又昂贵的商品。讨论造成这些的原因，并提出建议，如何确保世界居民的水供应。Science and Technology1. In light of the technological route that education is on today there has been some speculation as to the role of teachers in future education. To what extent do you think teachers are being rep
8、laced by computers? P817当今教育随着技术发展的趋势，确 实应该考虑一下教师在未来教育中的角色了。在多大程度上教师会被电脑所取代呢？2. The younger generation is up-to-date with new techniques and advances in science. They are often better able to make important decisions than their parents are. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
9、P888年轻一代伴着日新月异的新科技长大。所以他 们比父辈更加有能力作出重要的决定。你是否同意？3. Many are of the opinion that the Internet is inundating our children with dangerous information. There is however no doubt that the Internet represents great advances in communication and the dissemination of information. Discuss the pros and cons o
10、f the Internet and present your opinion on this matter. P948许多人认为互联网使青少年陷入了危险的信息当中。但是互联网又毫无疑问地代表了交流和传播信息的进步。 讨论 一下你对互联网的正面负面影响的看法。4. Spending money on scientific research should only be approved when there are economic benefits resulting form the research. To what extent do you agree or disagree wit
11、h this opinion? P1009只有能带来经济回报的科研项目才应该被批准。你是否同意？5. Although many benefits may result from space exploration, the costs involved are enormous. There is some debate as to whether this money could be more wisely spent to provide for the basic needs of mankind such as food, clean water, contraception et
12、c. For this reason space exploration should be restricted. What is your opinion? P1049尽管太空探索可以带来许多好处，但投入的成本也是巨大的。人们就这些钱是应该用在太空探索上还是应该更明智一2些，花在人们的基本需求方面（比如食物、纯净的水、避孕措施等）的问题展开讨论。6. Technology is making it possible to stay at home and work. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and present y
13、our opinion on this issue. P11510科技可以使人们足不出户就可以工作成为可能。 请阐述其 优点和缺点，并 给出你的观点。7. With the development of modern science and technology, some aspects of traditional culture are being lost, and some people now believe that traditional cultures will eventually be replaced by modern science and technology
14、such as computers and the Internet. P11810随着现代科技的发展，传统文化的某些方面必然会失去。有人认为传统文化最终将被电脑等现代科技代替。你的观点是什么？8. Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? What is your opinion?P12511现代科技真的使生活更方便了吗？还是说过去技术比较简单的时候生活更好些呢？你怎么看？9. Modern technology has had a gre
15、at influence on peoples entertainment choices, making them less creative. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P13611现代科技对人们的娱乐有巨大的影响，使得人 们缺乏创造性。你是否同意这种观点？10. What differentiates one country from another is becoming increasingly difficult to define in todays world. Nowadays, it
16、 is not uncommon for people to have the same consumer products and to experience the same media the world over. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? P7712当今世界，国家与国家之间的区 别越来越难以界定。 现在，世界各地的人们使用同样的消费品，接触同样的媒体，已经是习以为常的事情了。全球化 优点要比缺点号多少呢？11. Technology can bring many benefits, but
17、 it can also cause social and environmental problems In relation to new technology, the primary duty of governments should be to focus on potential problems, rather than benefits. Please discuss the issues raised here and offer your opinion. P14312科技能带来许多好处，但同时 也会造成社会和环境问题。就新技术来讲，政府应该主要盯住潜在的问题，而不是带来
18、的益处。请谈谈你的观点。Social problems1. Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or be re-educated and rehabilitated using, for instance, community service programs, before being reintroduced to society. Present a written case or argument to an educated not-specialist audience on the above topic.
19、P8312罪犯应该长期监禁还是应该对他们进行再教育，并在他 们 重新进入社会之前，做一些社区服 务使他们改过自新为社会所用。谈谈你的观点。2. Salaries paid to employees are an accurate reflection of their value to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P9513工资是个人社会价值的准确体现。你的 观点是什么？3. Society is experiencing an increase in many problems suc
20、h as crime and drug abuse due to urbanization. Give some suggestions to control this trend. P11613城市化带来越来越多诸如犯罪和吸毒之类的问题。请给出控制 这个趋势的方法。4. Nowadays there are many doctors specializing in profitable activities such as plastic surgery and private health care for privileged patients. Should doctors, howe
21、ver, be concentrating more on the general publics health, regardless of how rich patients may be? What is your opinion? P13114时下许多医生从事与一些很赚钱的活动，比如整形手 术或者是 为一些有特权的人做私人医生。但是医生是不是 应该 更多的关注普通大众的身体健康，而不论病人有多富有呢？ 请谈谈你的观点。5. Some people say that older people should live with their adult children, while oth
22、ers think that they should live in homes specially built for old people. Which do you think is better practice? P13814有人认为老人应该住在年长的孩子那里，也有人 觉得老人 应该住在专门为老人建的公寓里。你 认为哪种方式更合理？6. With the development of market economies advertising has become a dominant feature in the television industry. Despite the we
23、alth of information that is brought to us by television, there still exists strong criticism against TV advertising. What is your opinion? P132153随着市场经济的发展，广告已 经成为电视行业的主要特点。尽管电视为我们提供了许多信息，但是对电视广告仍存在强烈的批评。你的观点是什么？7. Many old buildings are protected by historic trusts and international organizations s
24、uch as UNESCO. However, some people think that old buildings stand in the way of progress. How important do you think it is to protect old buildings？ P7915许多古建筑应该受到法律保护，因 为它们是国家的历史。而有人却认为老建筑应该都推倒，以便建设新建筑供人们使用。保留老建筑有多重要？历史是不是阻碍了社会的进步呢？Entertainment1. Television is a very powerful medium of influence
25、over large populations. There are many positive aspects to television. For example, it is an educational tool. However, many people feel that it is doing irreparable harm. Present an argument to highlight your opinion on this matter. P8516电视是对人们影响非常大的一种媒体。 电视有许多有利的方面，比如说可以作为教育的工具。但也有人认为电视带来的负面影响也极大。
26、谈谈你的观 点。2. Outdoor recreation such as mountain climbing, camping and hiking bring us closer to nature and are ideal activities to encourage family bonding. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P8716户外娱乐活动如登山、野营以及徒步旅行等可以使我 们更接近自然，这类活动是理想的增进家庭团结的活动。你是否同意这种观点？Education1. Over the
27、past 20 to 30 years there has been a noticeable trend away from many forms of discipline within the family. A recent survey highlighted the fact that most people feel that parents are too permissive with their children. Present an argument to highlight your opinion on this matter. P9017在过去的二三十年中，家庭教
28、育的方式已发生了显著的变 化。最近的一份 调查指出，大多数人认为家长太过溺爱自己的孩子。请谈谈你的观点。2. Since reading is important for a good education, we should encourage our children to read extensively. However, as there is an abundance of undesirable reading matter, there should be heavy censorship to restrict access to it. What is your opini
29、on? P10217因为看书对教育很重要，所以我 们应该鼓励青少年广泛阅读 。但是，由于存在许多内容不好的阅读材料，所以应该施行严格的管制措施。你的观点是什么？3. Some people think that co-educational schooling is good for students while others hold that single sex education is better than co-educational schooling. What is your opinion? P10518有人认为男女同校教育好，而也有人 认为男女分开教育的方式好。谈一下你的
30、观点。4. Although education in many developing countries is not compulsory, an effort should be made to ensure that all children between the age of 5 and 15 years attend some form of schooling. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P11118尽管教育在许多发展中国家不是强制性的，但 应该努力确保 5-15 岁的孩子接受一定形式的
31、学校教育。在多大程度上你同意这种说法？5. Some people think that if one wants to succeed in life, then one must have a formal university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P12119有人认为如果想要成功，必须 接受正规的大学教育。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？6. Students who go directly from school to university benefit le
32、ss from, and contribute less to their courses than those who take a job or travel in order to get more experience in the “real world” before starting higher education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P13519那些从中学一毕业就升入大学的学生，他 们从大学课程里的受益和 对学科的贡献都没有那些在上大学之前为了从“现实世界”获得更多经验而去工作
33、和旅游的人多。你从多大程度上同意或者不同意这个看法？7. Some people say that sports should not be encourages in schools because they cause competition rather than cooperation among students. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P13920有人认为学校里不应该鼓励体育运动，因 为体育运动造成学生 间的竞争，而不是合作。你从多大程度上同意或者不同意这个看法？8. Since Wor
34、ld War II there has been an increase in cooperation between many Eastern and Western countries. This has led to 4a desire amongst students to undertake study in foreign countries. Some people believe that this will bring advantages to students while others propose that this will cause some problems.
35、 What do you think about this issue? P14020二战之后，东西方国家间的合作增多了。这也刺激了学生出国留学。有人认为这能给学生带来好处，也有人反对这种 观点。你怎么看待出国留学的？9. In certain countries children are not allowed to leave school until they reach a certain age, for example, in some countries it is 15 years. Write an essay expressing your point of view on
36、 the following topic: Should there be a minimum school leaving age, or should students and their parents be free to decide when they leave school? P14221在某些国家，小孩子只有到了一定的年龄才可以离开学校。那么是不是应该设定一个离开学校的最低年龄，还是说这个问题应该留给学生和家长们自主决定？请陈述一下你的看法和观点。Government responsibilities1. Although there is no longer an imme
37、diate threat of nuclear war, peace seems as elusive as ever. In order to address this problem, the United Nations should be given a stronger role in global affairs in order to bring about world peace. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P9821尽管现在没有了立即就会发生大的核战争的危险，但是和平还是像以前那样捉摸
38、不定。 为了处理好这个问题，联合国应该扮演更强大的角色，以带来世界和平。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？2. Some people think that developed countries should fund international aid to poor countries to help developing countries improve domestic health, education and trade. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P12221有人认为发达国家应该资
39、助贫穷国家，以便帮助 发展中国家来 发展医疗、教育和 贸易事业等。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？3. Should developing countries only concentrate on improving industrial skills and modern technology or should they promote education first? Present your opinion. P12422发展中国家应该只重视提高工业技能和现代科技， 还是应该 首先倡导教育。 给出你的观点。4. Nowadays we are seeing more and m
40、ore exhibitions and sculptures appearing in public places. It is wrong that governments are funding artist projects when there are more important things we could be doing with tax payers money. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P13422当今时代，我们在公共场所看到越来越多的展 览和雕塑。当纳税人缴纳的税金还有更重要的
41、用途的时候，政府却用来资助艺术项目。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？5. Some sporting events such as the World Cup may help reduce tension and bias between different countries and promote peace in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? P11923一些体育赛事，如世界杯，可以减少国家间的紧张和偏见，让世界更和平。从多大程度上你同意或者不同意这个看法？5Enviro
42、nmental Protection1. Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individuals to tackle. We have arrived at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problems is at an international level.Environmental problems have reached such proportions that people feel
43、international organizations must be set up to intervene in world affairs to resolve these problems. Whether this will resolve the problem is very unlikely as international organizations are just an extension of human behavior. That is, if human conflicts cannot be resolved at home, then they are unl
44、ikely to be resolved at the international level. Nevertheless, international organizations do attract attention to the growing problem of aims of the international community to resolve the issue of environmental pollution and support their cause, I do not believe it is the best or only way to protec
45、t the environment; in fact, it is only a small part of what is needed in a global initiative.All world problems, whether it is environmental pollution, war, energy insufficiency, or famine, arise from the abusive behavior of all individuals. Therefore, the solution to all these problems is the need
46、for a collective consciousness. What is meant by this is that each individual must be aware of the impact he or she has on the world and their unique part to play in this world. After all, if one is happy with his life, he will surely not endeavor to harm the environment or anyone else. His behavior
47、 will be that of a responsible individual.What is needed, therefore, is education. Education is the key to all problems and it starts from pregnancy all the way to adulthood and beyond. Furthermore, education means that children all over the world should be allowed to go to schools with good teacher
48、s and where teaching materials and methods can be adapted to each individual. Education means raising children to be responsible individuals.This may sound like utopia, but it is not: if a country had important problems in its educational system, then it should realize that it is contributing to the
49、 worlds problems. These are perhaps long term solutions, but they are more realistic solutions than setting up yet another international organization.2. As a result of countries becoming more and more industrialized, pollution has become a serious problem. Discuss some ways that can mitigate the pollution problems.To ensure the protection of our scenic global village from environmental degradation by mass-production and mass-consumption (mostly in developed and partially in developing countries) for ourselves and for future generations, it is the
