1.People in the past used to be more dependent on one another, whereas nowadays they lead a more independent life. Do you agree or disagree?

2.In many places, foreign visitors are charged more than locals when they visit cultural or tourist attractions. Do you agree or disagree with this?

3.Some say that economic development is the solution to poverty: others say it is the cause of poverty. What is your opinion?

4.Would the availability of more sports facilities lead to better public health?

5.New developments in agriculture include factory farming and the creation of new fruits and vegetables. Many people believe, however, that huge industrial farms and genetically modified plants are dangerous and that we need to go back to smaller, more natural farming.

Do you agree with the developments in farming?

6.Is ambition a positive or negative characteristic? Is is necessary for success?

7.Some people think machine translation is so advanced that children do not have to learn a foreign language. Others believe that children should learn a foreign language from primary school. What’s your opinion? Do you think the invention of an international language is a positive or a negative development?

8.Some people think that universities should spend more money on libraries than on sports facilities. Do you agree or disagree?

9.People nowadays rarely wear traditional clothes or eat traditional food. Why is this the case?

10.Some people think that immigrants should accept the adopted country’s culture, while others believe that they should keep their own culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

11.Some people think that children should do what their parents and teachers tell them to do, while others believe this has negative effects. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.

12.Some people think that students with different abilities should be taught together, while others believe students of different abilities should be taught separately. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

13.Most people think it is important to protect the environment, but they take no actions. Give reasons and solutions.

14.In 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 overweigh disadvantages to the city residents?

15.Nowadays some secondary schools give children general education in a range of traditional disciplines, while others claim to be more specialized and pay attention to some particular classes, excluding some general ones. Which of two school types is better for children and why?

16.Individuals and countries can not help everyone who need help in the world, so we should be only concerned about our own communities and countries. Do you agree or disagree?

17.Rote learning is widely used in many education systems. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

18.Some people think all new doctors and teachers should go to work in rural areas, while others argue that people should go where they like. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

19.Should the government spend money on…+1,2,3,4,5,6

+1.weapons to improve national defense?

+2.disadvantaged groups?

+3.space travel?

+4.public facilities

+5.arts

+6.the prevention of diseases

20.Some people think technology is better for improving the environment than living simpler life. Do you agree or disagree?

21.In schools and universities, some girls tend to choose arts subjects and become teachers or nurses etc, but boys choose to study science subject and graduate as leaders or serve in the army. What are the reasons? Do you think this trend should be changed?

22.Some people think that to have a successful life you have to have university education, while others think good social skills, diligence and other important qualities are not learned in university. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

23.In some cultures, old people are more valued, but in other cultures the youth are more valued. Why? What can we do to help old people and young people have a better life?

24.Some people think we should teach children how to compete. While others believe that teaching them how to cooperate is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

25.The computer is widely used in education，and some people think teachers do not play important roles in the classroom any more. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

26.Do you think scientific progress is a positive or negative development?

27.Some people think that working in a large company is better than working in a small one. Do you agree or disagree? Should companies take work experience as the most important standard for selecting employees?

28.Some people think working women should be given more additional support by the government and companies. Do you agree or disagree?

29.Analyze main traffic problems in big cites. Give some solutions.

30.Some people prefer to live in big cities. Others believe small cities and towns are better choices. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

31.Some people think architects should design a building as a work of art. While others believe that we should build a building in traditional style to protect the cultural identity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

32.Good health is a basic human need. Some people believe that medical services should be run by the government rather than by profit-making companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

33.Some people think animal protection is necessary, while others think zoos can do a good job in this aspect. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

34.Some people think that we should learn from a teacher, while others believe that it better to learn by ourselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

35.More and more children are becoming fat, lazy and unsociable. Even many of them are leaving school with a negative attitude. Why is this the case?

36.Who should be mainly responsible for children’s development? Family members like parents? Peer groups? Teachers?