精品文档1.now in the age of the internet, reading books does not seem as important asit once was. do you think people can learn as much on the internet as they can by reading books? which method do you prefer?2.its been said that technology creates more problems than it solves andmay threaten or damage the quality of life. is this statement reasonable? what problems does technology bring us? use specific examples in your answer, please.3. literature is a significant part of human culture and some say it can help form aesthetic taste. however, is it necessary for everyone to read poetry, novels,and other types of imaginative literature?5. do you agree that the people who make important contributions to society are generally not those who develop their own new ideas, but those who are most gifted at perceiving and coordinating the talents and skills of others and please give examples to illustrate your views.6. most people agree that buildings represent a valuable record of the past for any society, butcontroversy arises when old buildings stand on ground which modern planners feelcould be better used for modern purposes. in such situations, should modern development be given precedence over the preservation of historic buildings so that contemporary needs can be served?7.it is often asserted that the purpose of education is to free the mindand the spirit.however, formal education tends to restrain our minds and spirits rather than set them free. do you think university education should be more open-minded andfree? and what aspect of your university life should be improved?9.strict laws are important for the security of our society, but there are many cases of injustice based on rigid laws. should laws be fixed or flexible?please explain your vies with examples.11.which qualities do you look for in a boyfriend/girlfriend?12.what would be your major consideration in choosing a job and why?13. what is more important in your career, to make money or to be satisfied with your work?14. which is more important for you: knowledge from books or personal experience:15.if you could live in a different time and place, what time and placewould you choose?16. what is your view on public displays of affection such as kissing on campus?18. do you think married couples have a better life without children?20.could you please tell us, in your opinion, what makes life worthwhile?21.are we allowing the internet to intrude too far into our private lives?22.do we need so many television channels?23.is it time to scrap the may and october golden week holidays?27.do you think people today are any closer to achieving a peaceful and harmonious future or harmonious world than confucius, who lived 2000 years ago?28.should bargaining be outlawed and traders be required to advertise a fixedprice for what they sell?29. should it be left to university students to balance their private lives and their studies?30.can the sacrifice of modesty in the interests of achieving successbe justified31.what do you think is more important for a child, a happy childhood or topmarks at school?32.who should be the focus of investment in sport, the general population orpotential olympic champions?33.are boarding schools a good idea or are students better off at home?34.should peking opera remain true to its roots or change with the times?35.does modern society place too much emphasis on physical beauty?36. should beijings historic main avenue be open to all, big cars and small cars?37.is it right for major cities to lift the ban on firecrackers?38.is a dependent husband a role model or a cause of embarrassment?39.should beijing introduce a congestion charge to encourage drivers to usepublic transport and leave their cars at home?40.who should take responsibility for the poor diet of children, fast-foodrestaurants or parents?41.is the olympic ideal still relevant today?43. is beijing a better or a worse city, as a result of the disappearance of the hutongs?44. are retirement homes the answer in caring for chinas aging population?45. if you could invite one historical figure to dinner, who would that be? what would you want to discuss with him or her?46. if you could choose one thing that china could share with the rest of theworld, what would that be?47. should postgraduate study be a means of improving job prospects, rather than pursuing academic interests?48. is it right that success in the sporting arena should open doors to a career in entertainment?49.do you think big cities need more public transport instead of more privatecars?50. do you think that pretty female students have an advantage in job interviews?51. do the benefits of the internet for students outweigh the potential harm?52. should the yuan ming yuan, also known as the old summer palace, be restored?53.do you think schools, including primary schools, should permit students tocarry mobile phones?54. do you think a policy of not allowing visitors on campus will harm a universitys image?55.is the risk of exploitation too high a price for children to pay for fame?56.whats more important, job satisfaction or money?57.which attribute is more important for an olympic champion, techniqueor mental strength?58.which is better for the arts, private investment or government funding?59.with about 4200 languages spoken worldwide, would it be more convenientif a universal language were adopted?60. do famous people deserve constant public scrutiny,or should they have more protection from intrusive reporting?如何应对即兴演讲来源： 21 英语网作者：stephen lucas（《为成功而演讲》）日期: 2010-09-19到目前为止我们讨论了适用于各种公众演讲的普遍原则。