1 Films and computer games containing violence are popular now. Some people think they have a negative effect and should be banned. Other people think they are just a harmless relaxation . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2 Charities cannot help everyone in the world, so they should only try to help people in their own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3 People who immigrate to a new country should accept the new culture as their own rather than live as separate minority groups with different lifestyles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4 When students study a foreign language, they should also study the culture and lifestyles of the people who speak the language. Do you agree or disagree?
5 It is increasingly common for parents to send their children to boarding schools. What are the causes of this trend? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
6 Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to students’ future careers. Other subjects, such as music and sports, are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7 In some countries, school subjects and course contents are decided by the government. Many people argue that students should decide these for themselves. What is your view?
8 The rate of youth crime is rising in many countries. What are the causes of this trend? Suggest some possible solutions to it.
9 Many children today prefer to watch television rather than do creative things. What are the causes of this and how can this be solved?
10 Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Some jobs are more suitable for men while other jobs are more suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11 The time and money spent on the protection of wild animals should be spent on improving human lives instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12 Public museums and galleries are not necessary because people today can see the historical objects and works of art in those places on the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?
13 Young people today tend to find mobile phones and the Internet very helpful. However, it is not common for elderly people to use them. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful to elderly people? How can elderly people be encouraged to use them?
14 In some countries small town-centre shops are increasingly replaced by the huge out-of-town
stores. As a result, people without cars are limited access to shops and an increase in the use of cars. Do the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?
15 Some people think that the developments in agriculture, such as factory farming and creations of new types of vegetables, have brought more benefits than problems. Do you agree or disagree?
16 Nowadays air transport is used to export a wide variety of food to countries where the food is out of season. Some people think this is a positive development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
17 We are facing many problems that affect the whole planet. Some people think that good relationships between different countries are more important than ever before. Do you agree or disagree?
18 Individuals cannot do anything to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19 In many countries, traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This has a negative effect on both families and society. Do you agree or disagree?
20 Some people think that the appearance of a building is more important than its function. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?。