一、教育

 

       1. Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

       2. In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose science subjects. What is the reason? Should the trend be changed? 

       3. Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following three: 

       (1) All costs are paid by the government. 

       (2) All costs are paid by the student. 

       (3) All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be repaid after graduation. 

       Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one? 

 

       二、科技

 

       1. Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people can get no advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

       2. Mobile phones have made life easier: anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society? 

       3. Around the world, more adults can work from home and more children can study from home as computer technologies become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

 

       三、文化、语言、旅游、全球化

 

       1. Traditional food is being replaced by international fast foods. This has negative effects on family and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

       2. We have a mixture of people from different cultures and ethnic groups in a country. Why? Is this a positive or negative development? 

 

       四、 政府与城市化

 

       1. Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to their society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 

       2. All over the world, people watch foreign film much more than locally produced films. Why? Should the government provide financial support to local film industries? 

 

       五、媒体

 

       1. Some people think news have no connection to people's 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?

       2. In some countries, TV programs are transmitted throughout the day and night. Some people think that 24-hour TV transmission is a positive development, while others think it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 

 

       六、工作与生活

 

       1. Some countries have introduced a law to limit working hours for employees. Why is this law introduced? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?

       2. Nowadays more and more young people hold important positions in the government. Some people think that it is a good thing，while others argue that it is not suitable. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

 

       七、社会

 

       1. Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?  

       2. Charities and organizations always give special names to particular days such as 'National Children's Day' and 'National Non-smoking Day'. What are the causes of these particular days? How effective are they?

 

       八、健康与工作

 

       Some people think sports games are important for society, while others believe they should be taken as leisure activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

 

       九、文化与旅游

 

       International travel often leads people to have some prejudices rather than broad-mind. What are the main reasons of this phenomenon? What do you think people can do to get better understanding of the countries they visit? 

 

 

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