1、2013年1月10日The most important thing of peoples life is his or her work. Without a satisfying career, the life is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2013年1月12日Children spend long time studying in school and after school. What are the positive or negative effects on children and the s
2、ociety as a whole?2013年2月2日Some people think watching TV every day is bad for children. Others think it is good for developing children as they grow up. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.2013年2月14日Some people believe young people should be free to choose his or her job, but others t
3、hink they should be realistic and think about their future. Discuss and give your opinion.2013年2月16日Some people think all lawbreakers should be put into prison, others believe that there are better alternatives. Discuss and give your opinion.2013年2月23日Not enough students choose science subjects in u
4、niversity in many countries. What are the reasons? What are the effects on the society?2013年3月2日More and more people tend to accept education through the internet, and therefore, face-to-face communication is decreasing. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?2013年3月9日Some people bel
5、ieve that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.2013年3月14日It is more important
6、for a building to focus on its function. Architects should not worry about its looks. Do you agree or disagree?2013年3月23日Scientific progress has greatly influenced our daily life. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?2013年4月6日100 years ago, the human race believed we would make co
7、ntinued progress in all areas of life. Today, some people feel less certain about this. In what areas has the human race made progress? In what other areas havent we developed?2013年4月13日As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in a small family unit. What are the reasons?
8、 What are the effects on society and family life?2013年4月27日For older school children, some people think that these children should study a large number of subjects, but others believe that children should study less subjects but in details. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.2013年5月1
9、1日The quality of life in big cities is decreasing. What are the causes and what actions should be taken to solve this problem?2013年5月16日Advertising can influence the way people think, so it has negative effects. Do you agree or disagree?2013年5月18日Some people think learning history in school is impor
10、tant. Others think learning subjects more relevant to life is important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.2013年5月25日Some people think that the money government spend on art, such as music and painting, would be better spent on things more important. Do you agree or disagree?2013年6月
11、6日Some people think government should be responsible for providing financial support to old people after they retire, but others believe individuals should save money for themselves. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.2013年6月8日Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and
12、more products, which is good for economy, while others believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.2013年6月15日Some people think family has great influence on childrens development. Others, however, believe that other things, such as media, have greater effect
13、s. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.2013年6月22日Some people think secondary school should have a class of international news. Others believe it is not necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2013年7月6日Some people think space tourism can help to develop countries economy. W
14、hats your opinion? What are the effects?2013年7月13日The tendency for human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of fashion in clothes and other consumer goods. Do you agree or disagree?2013年7月18日In modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work and communicate via the Internet wi
15、thout face-to-face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?2013年7月27日The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world spends numerous government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what
16、extent do you agree or disagree?2013年8月3日In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?2013年8月17日in some countries， students pay their college or university fees, while in some
17、others, government pays for them. Do you think the advantages that government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages?2013年8月24日Some people think that in modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each other. But others say that individuals are becoming more independent on each othe
18、r. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2013年8月29日Some scientists think it is very soon that computers will be more intelligent than human. Some people think it is a positive development, while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2013年9月7日Nucle
19、ar energy is the best source of power in meeting ever-increasing energy needs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2013年9月12日Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have a long working time. To what extent do you agree or disa
20、gree?2013年9月21日Throughout the history, people dream to build a perfect society while they havent agreed how the ideal society would be like. What is the most important element you think to make a perfect society? How do people do to achieve an ideal society?2013年9月28日Some people think they have righ
21、t to use as much fresh water as they want. Others otherwise believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water as it is a limited resource. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2013年10月10日Some people think giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than positive
22、 ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2013年10月12日Economic progress is one way to measure a countrys success. Other people think other factors are also important. What are the other factors? Which factor is the most important one?2013年10月19日Many parents these days work in other countries, ta
23、king their families with them. Do you think the advantages of the development outweigh its disadvantages?2013年10月26日Some people think a rise in standard of living in a country only seems to benefit cities more than rural areas. What problems may those differences cause? How to reduce this problem?20
24、13年11月9日Young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2013年11月16日In the world, only a few languages are increasing in use，while many others are declining. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?2013年11月21
25、日As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2013年11月30日People are buying more and more products from famous brands such as clothes, cars, and other items. What are the
26、reasons for this? Do you think its a positive or a negative development?2013年12月7日In recent years, responsible tourists have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. Do you agree or
27、 disagree?2013年12月12日In many countries, more and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television, microwave oven and rice cooker. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?2013年12月14日Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?2013年12月21日Scientists advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle, but most people continue with unhealthy activities. Why? Solutions.
