1、12.01.07 Some people think developing countries should invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories to help with their economic growth. Other people think developing countries should keep large companies out and develop local companies instead. Discuss both views and give your own op
2、inion.12.01.12 Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others believe that it is a waste of money since people can access the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.12.01.14 Some employers consider social skill
3、s as important as good qualifications for success in a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?12.02.04 08.01.19Some people think that young people should follow traditions of the society, while other people think that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and
4、 give your opinion.12.02.09 12.01.07The spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase of globalization produce positive effects to everyone. Do you agree or disagree?12.02.18 09.02.12Some people think that the development of technology has made our life more complex, and the solution
5、is to live a simpler life without that technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?12.02.25 Full-time university students need to spend a lot of time on study, but it is essential to get involved in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?12.03.08 People aim to achieve a ba
6、lance between their work and lives, but few people achieve it. What are the causes of the problems? How to overcome it?12.03.10 It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of old people than young people in the future in some countries. Do you think it is a positive or negative development
7、?12.03.17 News media is important in our society. Why is it so important? Do you think its influence is generally positive or negative?12.03.31 In some cultures the old age is more valued, while in some cultures the youth is more valued. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.12.04.12 Ambition
8、 is an important character for people who want to be success in life. How important is it? Is it a positive or negative characteristic?12.04.14 A tendency that the news reported in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive developments is harmful to both the individual a
9、nd the society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?12.04.21 Some people prefer planning for the future while others argue that we should focus on the present. What is your opinion?12.04.28 In modern life, it is no longer necessary to use animals as food and in other products like clothing
10、and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?12.05.10 Nowadays consumers are faced with the advertisements from competitive companies. To what extent do you agree that consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures should be taken to protect them?12.05.12 Today prison is the mos
11、t common solution for crime. But some people think that it would be a more effective way to provide them with better education to prevent them from becoming criminals. Do you agree or disagree?12.05.19 The increase in food production owes much to fertilizers and better machinery, but some people thi
12、nk that it has a negative impact on human health and community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?12.05.26 Some people think governments should spend their money on the arts, while others believe the money should be spent on the education and health. Discuss both views and give your own opinio
13、n.12.06.09 Some people think news have no connection to peoples lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?12.06.14 Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the government rathe
14、r than the private companies. Do you agree or disagree?12.06.16 There are an increasing number of people who do not know their neighbours, what causes this situation? How to solve?12.06.30When visiting foreign countries, some people think it is advantageous to learn their cultures and traditions. Ho
15、w do you think people can learn other cultures and traditions? Why are some people interested in learning those traditions and cultures while others not?12.07.07 Advertising encourages people to buy in quantity rather than promoting its quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?12.07.12 It is
16、 better for students to live away from home while studying at university than living with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 12.07.21 In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic have become a problem. What are the causes of that? What actions could be taken to solve the
17、 problem?12.07.28 Many people think arts like painting and music cannot directly improve peoples quality of life, and therefore the government should spend money on other things. Do you agree or disagree?12.08.04 In some countries, TV programmes are transmitted throughout the day and night. Some peo
18、ple think that 24-hour TV transmission is a positive development, while others think it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.12.08.09 Mobile phones and the Internet play an important part in the way which people relate to one another socially. Is this a positive or negative deve
19、lopment? 12.08.11 A large number of young people are leaving school and cannot find a job. What problems will youth unemployment cause in individual and for society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people?12.08.25 What are the advantages and disadvantage
20、s of charging people for admission to museum?12.09.01 Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. Others argue that it would be better if these countries can spend the money on children to take part in sports.
21、 To what extent do you agree or disagree?12.09.06 Some people believe everyone has the right to get university education，to what extent do you agree government should make it free to all people no matter of their financial background? 12.09.15 Money offered for postgraduate research is limited; as a
22、 consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government of the day should be only provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?12.09.22 In some countries, young people are not only richer, but also safer and healthier tha
23、n ever more. However, they are less happy. What might be the main reasons of this? What can be done for this?12.10.11 Some people think personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe this depends on other factors. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.10.10.1
24、3 We have a mixture of people from different cultures and ethnic groups in a country. Why? Is this a positive or negative development?12.10.20Nowadays it is more convenient and easier for people to travel to other countries. Is it a positive or negative development?12.10.27 Advertising discourages p
25、eople from being different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same. Do you agree or disagree?12.11.03 Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of their fear of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel that little can
26、 be done. What is your opinion?12.11.08 We have three important parts of education: reading, writing and math. Some people think every child will benefit from a fourth skill added to the list: computer skills. Do you agree or disagree?12.11.17 = 09.08.29 In the past, people used to travel abroad to
27、look many differences from their home country. Nowadays, the sceneries in places all over the world are more and more similar. What are the causes of the similarities? Do you think the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages?12.11.24 = 07.03.10 With the increasing use of mobile phon
28、es and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?12.12.01 More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home
29、. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?12.12.06 = 09.12.05 Nowadays, people always throw old things away and buy new things, whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects does the phenomenon lead to? 12.12.08 In some
30、 countries around the world, men and women are having children later in life. What do you think cause the situation? What are the effects on society and family life?12.12.15 We live in cities or towns which have museums displaying artistic, historical or cultural importance, but people do not visit them. Why do you think people do not visit museums in their local areas? What is the importance of museums to society?
