政府决策类Some people believe that in order to reduce crime, prisoners should be given longer prison sentence while some people think there are other alternative ways. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your opinion. (2008.01.12)Some people think that in some countries where the unemployment rate is high, there is no need to provide secondary education to pupils who are unlikely to find a job in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.1.26)As the number of cars increase, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think the users should cover the costs. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. (2008.3.8)Some people think that it is the responsibility of government to ensure that people have healthy lifestyle. Others think people should be free to make their lifestyle decisions. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. (2008.3.29)A long-distance flight consumes the fuel as much as a car consumes in several years time, and causes the same amount of pollution as cars. So some people think we should abandon the non-essential fights (such as for tourism), and it is more efficient than restricting the car use. Give your opinion about it. (2008.4.5)Some people believe cheap air travel is beneficial for people. Others argue that it contributes to environmental problems and thus the ticket price of air travel should be raised. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. (2008.6.14)Some people believe that the government should support the development in agriculture such as farming and the creation of new types of fruits and vegetables. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.7.12)Some people believe that the government should encourage the business and industries moving from large cities into regional areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (2008.8.9)Today, newspapers and televisions are giving detailed descriptions o n crimes. Some people believe such a practice will cause bad consequences and thus media should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.8.16)Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve the poverty, so some people think that rich countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than the financial aid.To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2009.2.7)Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill.To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2009.3.21)Money for postgraduate research is limited. Therefore some people think financial support from governments should be only provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?（09.07.04）In today’s world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? 100114Some people think that by paying taxes they have made enough contribution to their society, others think there are more responsibilities than paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 101030青少年教育类Governments have recognized that it is important to keep the education system up-to-date. Which TWO of the following subjects are the most important to the students in your opinion and which ONE is the least important? Give your reasons. Literature Geography Math Physics Economics Music Foreign Languages Art (2008.3.1)Some people believe that children can learn effectively by watching TV and they should be encouraged to watch TV both at home and school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.5.10)Some people believe that schools should only children subjects which are beneficial to their future career and therefore others subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.5.22)University students are more focused on specific subjects nowadays. Some people think universities should encourage students to study a range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.6.5)Some people believe that children should obey all the rules given by the teachers and parents. Others argue that children should be free from rules so that they can be independent in their adult life. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. (2008.6.21Theoretical subjects such as mathematics and philosophy are taught in universities but students prefer more practical subjects such as accounting and computer programming. Some people believe theoretical subjects should be abandoned in universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.7.5)Some people believe that students should study in groups while others that they should study independently. Discuss the both ways and give your own opinion. (2008.8.30)Some people believe that teachers play a more important role in the intellectual development and the social contact of children while some others believe that the parents are more important. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. (2008.9.6)Today, it is difficult for people who come from rural areas to receive university education. Some people propose that universities should make it easier for these students to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.9.27)Some people believe that traditional games can better develop children’s capabilities than modern games do. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.11.29)Some people believe that a country will benefit greatly by a high percentage of young people going to universities; others argue that it only leads to higher unemployment rate. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. (2008.12.13)Some people think that the range of technology available to individuals is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people，while others hold the opposite opinion. Discuss these points of view. What is your opinion? (2009.1.10)More and more students choose to move to other countries to have higher education. Do you think the benefits of going abroad outweigh its problem? (2009.3.14)Some people think that computers and the Internet are more important for a child's education than going to school. But others believe that schools and teachers are essential for children to learn effectively.Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (2009.4.25)Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But, others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interest. (2009.5.9)Some people think that all school students should learn a foreign language. Others think that a student should not be required to learn a foreign language if he or she does not have talent for it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. （09.06.20）The subjects and lesson contents are decided by the authorities such as the government. Some people argue that teachers should make the choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree? （09.08.13）Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. （09.09.05）Some people think university education should prepare students for employment. Other people think university has other functions. Discuss both views and what do you think the function of university education. (09.10.24)Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Subjects such as music and sports are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100508Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (the study material by post, by Internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100515Some people think children should obey the rules their parents and teachers set and listen to them, but others think less control will help children to deal with their future adult life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 100520Many people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning. Why does this happen? How to solve the problem? 100529Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, think universities should make it especially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100605Some people think adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while others think they should learn from teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 100715Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost of studies because university education only benefit the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100731Students in school should learn practical skills such as car maintenance and managing a bank account, as well as the traditional academic subject. Do you agree or disagree? 100821Schools should teach children good behavior and introduce ideas of “right” and “wrong”. It should not only be left to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100911Some people believe that young people (children and teenagers) are better at learning a foreign language; others think that adults are more successful at this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 101030Some parents need to spend time on reading or telling stories to Children, while others think Children can read through a variety of sources, such as book, TV and internet by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 101104Everybody should stay in school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 101106In the past, important knowledge about culture and history was stored in museums. Nowadays, information is freely available on the Internet; therefore, there is no longer any need for museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 101204社会现象类In some countries, it is possible for people to have a variety of food that has been transported from all over the world. To what extent do you think its benefits outweigh the drawbacks? (2008.2.23)Some countries have ever-increasing proportion of population of those aged 15 or younger. What are the current and future effects for the society? (2008.4.19)Some people claim it is important to protect the environment while doing nothing in action. What do you think of such a phenomenon and? What should we do to protect the environment? (2008.9.13)Nowadays，people live in the society where consumer goods are cheaper to buy.Do you think its advantages outweigh disadvantages? (2009.4.4)The food travels thousand of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economic if people only ate local produced food. What extents the disadvantage outweigh the advantage? （09.06.11）Research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison would commit crimes when set free. Why do you think is the case? What can be done to solve this problem? （09.06.13）Developing countries require international organization’s help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. （09.06.27）Some people think that companies and individuals, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement？（09.07.11 ≈07.02.03, 04.02.08）Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century? （09.07.23）Nowadays sending children to boarding school is becoming increasingly popular. What is the reason? Do you think it is a positive development? （09.07.25）In the past, people used to travel to see the difference from their home country. However, the sceneries in places around the world seem similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages? （09.08.29）Caring for children is probably the most important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take the childcare training courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?（09.09.12）Some people think that all the lawbreakers should be sent into the jail, while others believe that they should also be made to do some work or learn some skills in the community. What is your opinion? （09.09.17）In some countries ，some high school leavers are choosing to work or travel for a period of time before going to the university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for those school leavers’decision. Give your own opinion and reasons using your own experience. (09.09.26)Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children's development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children's life, discuss both views and give your own opinion.( 09.10.08)Some people tend to take contemporary jobs, for they have the time to do other things they are interested in. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (09.12.03)Nowadays, people always throw the old things away when they buy new things; whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects the phenomenon leads to? (09.12.05)Some people believe that the charity organizations should give aid to those in greatest need，wherever they live. Some people believe that the charity organizations would better concentrate on helping people who live in own country instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (100109).The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming much wider, the rich richer, the poor even poorer. What problems can the situation cause and give the solutions. (100123)Many people are moving to big cities. Why is that? To what extent do you think it is a good trend? (100123)Many people are moving to big cities. Why is that? To what extent do you think it is a good trend? (100123)Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem? (100130)Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. The ordinary people can get no advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (100206)Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence. Discuss both of views and give your own opinion. (100211)Young people have different ideas and attitudes with their parents and grandparents. What are the differences? What problems may be caused?（100211）Most countries want to improve standard of living through economic development, however, others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?（100220）The survey shows that in many countries, the people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society?（100306）Wearing fashionable clothes is becoming important today. Is the attitude to wearing fashionable clothes leading to a positive development or negative development?（100306）Some people who failed at school can be highly successful in their adult life. Discuss why does this happen? And what are the main factors to get a successful life? (100320)Some people think that cheaper and cheaper travel by air is beneficial but other people think it has drawbacks to environment and the resources of the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (100410)In some societies, more and more people choose to live on their own. What is the reason for this, and is it a positive or negative trend? (100410)Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(100415)Some people think the governments should act to decide how people live in order to make a healthier life. Others think individual should decide their own lifestyle. Discuss both views, and give your opinion. 100417It has been suggested that everyone in the world want to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think disadvantages of such a development outweigh the advantages? 100424Some people think dangerous sports should be banned. Do you agree or disagree? 100508In some countries, age of 18 means adults, while in other countries, it should be older. Give your own opinion and talk about the responsibility of an adult. 100520Travel to and from work has become more difficult for many people to solve this situation. Employers shou ld allow people to do some work at home. What’s your opinion and discuss the advantage and disadvantage. 100605An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their life time. Is this a positive or negative development? 100619In many countries, workers over 60 can still be found in the workplace. However, some people think it may cause some social problems and they should get retired. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100626More and more young people hold important positions in government. Some people think it is not suitable but others think otherwise. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 100710The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and what measures can be taken to solve this problem? 100717People nowadays are more easily influenced by fashion, especially on their clothes and hairstyle. What factors lead to the phenomenon? Is it a positive or negative trend? 100717Nowadays, some people believe advertising is useful and informative. Others believe advertising gives false information about the products and increase the price of goods, what is your opinion? 100731In many parts of the world children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this case happening? How should children or teenagers be punished? 100805Money makes people's life much easier, but too much money can bring problems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having lots of money? 100805The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems. What are the problems that young people living in cities are facing with? Give solutions to these problems. 100814In many cities, planners have separated schools, homes, shops, offices in specific areas which were widely separated from each other. Do you think advantages of this policy outweigh disadvantages to the city residents? 100828Society is based on rules and laws. It would not function if individuals are free to do whatever they want to. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100916Modern lifestyles make many people hard to lead active and health lives. What are the factors contributing to that? How to suggest the governments and other large companies to help them do more exercise? 100925Some countries have introduced a law to limit working hours for employees. How this law can be introduced? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? 101009In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer just buying what you need. It has been transformed into a form of entertainment. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development? 101009In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicant for their age. Is this a positive or negative development? 101014In some countries, young criminals were not put in prison, instead, they are required to do unpaid work in community. Do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages? 101104In some countries, small town-centre shops are out of business because people are driving to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limit access to shops, so more and more people buy cars. Do you think advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages? 101127抽象话题类Some people believe that older generation’s traditional ideas are not the right way to live, think and behave in modern society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.1.19)Some people believe that it is acceptable to use animals in any way for the benefits of human being. Some think it is wrong to exploit animals. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. (2008.2.2)The famous actor John once said: Tomorrow is important and precious. How important is it to think about future rather than focusing on the present? (2008.2.16)Some people believe that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the environment, others maintain that the major profit is the development of world business. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. (2008.7.26)Today’s society is based on laws and rules. It can’t function well if individuals are free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2008.10.11)Some people believe that economic progress is the only factor that can be used to measure a country’s success. Some others argue that there are some other factors. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. (2008.10.25)Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers who make greater contribution to the society should be paid more than those people in the field of sports and entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (09.11.14)Individuals and countries cannot help everyone who needs help in the world, so they should only be concerned about their own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (09.11.21)Crime is a problem all over the world and there is nothing to do to prevent it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (09.12.19)环保类Development in technology leads to environmental problems, and some people think that the solution to these problems is for everyone to lead a simpler way of life, while others say that technology can solve these problems.Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (2009.2.12)Some think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve, while others think the problems cannot solve unless individuals take some action.Discuss both views and give your opinion. (2009.2.21)Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main sources in many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar e nergy) is encouraged.To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development? (2009.5.30)An increase in production of consumer goods results in damage of the natural environment. What are the causes and possible solutions? (09.10.10)The environment problems facing today's world are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. Government and large companies should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extend do you agree or disagree? (09.10.31)Some people argue that the purpose of zoos is only to entertain people. What do you think? What other purposes of zoos? (100220 生物)Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion（100318 生物）Some people think it is necessary to use animals for testing medicines intended for human use. Others, however, think it is cruel to do that. Discuss both of these views and give you own opinion.（100911 动物）Some people think pollution and damage of environment are resulted from a country developing and becoming richer, and this is hard to be avoided. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (101023 环保)文化类A hundred years ago, people think that human race is steadily improving in every area of life. Now it seems this is not certain in that situation.In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays?In which areas do you think we still need to make progress? (2009.5.21)Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. But others think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (2009.4.30)To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from international tourism and business? 100617International 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? 100626Charities 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? 100821科技类People can now live and work at anywhere because of improved communication technology and transport. （2009.1.17）Some people think that the range of technology available to individuals is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people，while others hold the opposite opinion. Discuss these points of view. What is your opinion? (2009.1.10)Computers enable people to be able to work at home and children to study at home. Some people believe that it is convenient and cost-saving. Do you think the phenomenon positive or negative? (2008.11.15)The development of technology changes the way people connect with each other. In which way does the development of technology change the types of relationships among people? Does it have positive or negative effects on the relationships? （09.08.08）Recently some people can work from home using modern technology. Some say this only benefits the workers, but not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (09.12.12)Some people argue that the technology such as mobile phone (cell phone) destroys social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100109Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100227Lately, more and more work has to be done by machines. To what extent do you think the positive effects of this development outweigh the negative effects on individuals and society? 100320Studies suggest that children spend more time on watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think this is a case? What measurement and methods can be used to tackle with it? 100327More and more young children have mobile phone. Some people say it is a good thing for them, while others say it is a bad thing. What is your opinion? 100417Mobile phones have made life easier: you can answer the work call and home call at any place, any time. Does this development have more positive or negative effects on both individuals and society? 100904Some people have benefited from modern communication technology, and some people have not benefited from it at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this point? 101120。