In many countries, more and more people buy a wider range of household goods like television, microwave oven and rice cooker. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?2018/01/13Some people think employers should be concerned about how their employees work instead of how they dress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/01/18Lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of educational technology, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/01/20Advertising can be seen everywhere in our daily life. It influences what people think is important and has negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?In some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of population aged 15 or younger. What do you think the effect of current and future in those countries?2018/02/03The restoration of old buildings in major cities throughout the world often involves numerous government expenditure. This money will bring more benefits if it is used to provide new housing or road development. To what extend do you agree or disagree?2018/02/10Some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?2018/02/24As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do the advantages for individuals outweigh the disadvantages forthe environment?2018/03/03Some people think imprisonment is the best solution to crime, but others argue that education is a more efficient way to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2018/03/10Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.2018/03/15Many countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major sports competitions such as the Olympics and the football world cup, but it would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sports from a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/03/24Some people think reading newspapers is the best way to learn about news, while others think a more effective way is through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2018/04/07Some people think the most important thing about being rich is that it gives people an opportunity to help others. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/04/14Governments should make people responsible for looking after their own local environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2018/04/21People today can shop, work and communicate with others via the Internet. They don't need to do these face-to-face. Is it a positive or negative development?2018/04/26In some countries, an increasing number of parents choose to educate their children at home by themselves instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?2018/05/05Traffic and housing problems can be solved by moving big companies and industries and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/05/12The art forms like paintings and music do not directly improve people's life, so governments should spend money on other important areas. Do you agree or disagree?2018/05/19In many countries, people like to eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?2018/05/24Children are face educational, social and commercial pressures. What are the causes of these pressures? What measures should be taken to reduce them?2018/06/02Many people today prefer to socialize online to spending time with friends in local community. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?2018/06/07Today many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?2018/06/23More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive ornegative development?2018/06/30An increasing number of people are changing careers during their working life. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?2018/07/07People have different views on government's measures of reducing traffic congestion. Some think it can be solved by building more train and subway lines, while others think that building more roads and widening existing roads will reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2018/07/19These days, an increasing number of people in many cities know little about their neighbors and do not have a sense of community. What do you think are the causes and what solutions can you suggest?2018/07/21Many businesses find that new employees who just finished their education lack basic interpersonal ability such as work with others as a part of team. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures should be taken to solve this problem?2018/07/28Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that they are the best people to talk to school students about the danger of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/08/02Some people say modern children's game do not develop a wide range of skills, while traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/08/11Nowadays advertising aimed at children is on the rise. Some people think this has negative effects and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/08/18Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computer instead. To what extent do you agree?2018/08/25Some people say that children should go to school as young as possible, while others believe that children should go to school at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2018/09/08Today in many countries people are living in a ‘throwaway’ society where things are used for a short time and then thrown away. What do you think is the cause and what problems will it lead to?2018/09/13Some people think that scientific research is a waste of time and money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/09/15In many countries nowadays, more and more women have full-time jobs as men, so there is logic that men and women should share the housework tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/09/29Team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities which are done alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/10/11Some groups, such as poor people or people from rural area find it difficult to access university education. Universities should make it especially easy for students from rural areas to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/10/13In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first months after the birth of their babies. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?2018/10/20Reports show that it is increasingly expensive to keep museums open to the public. What is the best way to fund them? Government, business or individuals?2018/10/27Some people think that young people should spend more of their free time at home with their families, and spend less time entertaining outside. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2018/11/01Public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free for the people who use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.2018/11/03It is shown that many criminals have a low level of education; some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate them in prison so that they can find a job after they leave prison. To what extent do you agree?2018/11/10At present employers giver increasing importance to good social skills in addition to good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that social skills are as important as good qualifications.2018/11/17Some people think the qualities that 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?2018/12/01Some people think that money spent on developing technology on space exploration is not justified, they think there are more beneficial ways to cost. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2018/12/08Some people think that schools should select their pupils according to their academic ability. Others believe that young people with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.2018/12/13Many young people today know more about international pop and movie stars than about famous people in the history in their country. Why is this? What can be done to increase young people’s interest in famous people in the history of their country?2018/12/15Some cities have few controls over the design and construction of new homes and office buildings so people can build in whatever style they like. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?。