一、教育

1、Some people think that schoolchildren should learn a wide range of subjects and develop all general knowledge, other people think that they should only learn a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2、Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?

3、Some teachers say students should be organised into groups to study. Others argue students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?

4、Some people think computer and Internet are important in children's study, but others think students can learn more effectively in schools and with teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

二、社会类

1、It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of old people than young people in the future in some countries. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2、The government is responsible for protecting a nation’s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

传统建筑不适合现在的社会尤其在大城市：占地面积大；设计，材料和功能等不如现代建筑

传统文化包含很多方面，保护传统文化有很多更可行的途径

传统建筑确实象征传统文化，可以保留一些有特殊意义的传统建筑而不是建设新的

3、Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruit and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are not on season. Some people believe that this is a good thing. Others do not think this is justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

4、Many people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects of this on family life and society as a whole?

三、环境类    

环境污染：航空业对环境的影响（廉价航空）

好处:是目前最快的交通方式，而且长途旅程没有更好的替代方式

促进其他产业的发展（食品运输，旅游等）

造成污染（fossil fuels）,耗能高，但是不是污染的主要原因，污染的主要来自工业

1、Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further.  However, others think this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss the both sides and give your own opinion.

动植物：动物实验

Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that it is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

四、工作类

1、Nowadays, it is widely accepted that social skills are as important as good qualifications for success in a job. Do you agree or disagree?

工作中的一些改变

1.More young people in the workforce change their jobs or careers every few years. What are the reasons for this? Do disadvantages outweigh advantages?
2.The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.

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