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【1】
The best way for a government to solve the problem of traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【2】
Nowadays many young people in the workforce change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you think are the reasons for this?
Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
【3】
Many children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to their studies at school.
What are the causes?
What are the possible solutions to this problem?
【4】
The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce their consumption of fossil fuels, such as gas and oil.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【5】
Some people believe that the best way to produce a happier society is to ensure that there are only small differences between its richest and poorest members.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【6】
More and more people are now living in cities and towns. Some people believe that the government should spend money on putting in more art works such as paintings and statues there to make them better places to live in.
Do you agree or disagree?
【7】
Some people think that success of life is based on hard work and determination. Others, however, believe that there are more important factors such as having money or good appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【8】
Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays for some of or all of the costs involved.
Do the advantages of this practice outweigh its disadvantages?
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Some people think that living in big cities is bad for people's health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【10】
Some people think that all young people should be required to have full-time education until they are at least 18 years old.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【11】
Some people think that printed books are no longer needed in a digital era because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books will still play an important role.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【12*】
It is important for all towns and cities to build outdoor public places such as squares and parks. Do you agree or disagree?
【13】
An increasing number of people change their career and places of residence several times during their life.
Is this a positive or negative development？
【14】
Some people think that the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others think that the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to achieve personal ambitions.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【15*】
Nowadays there are many television advertisements aimed at children.
What effects do they have on children?
Should TV advertising be controlled?
【16】
In some countries，the development of the Internet gives people the freedom to work and study at home instead of travelling to their workplace or school.
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
【17】
Today in many countries, both women and men work full-time. Logically, women and men should share household tasks equally.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【17】
Employers should give their staff at least 4 weeks' holiday every year to make them perform better at their jobs.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【18*】
Children can learn effectively from watching TV. Therefore, they should be encouraged to watch TV regularly both at home and at school.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【19】
Many young people leave school with a negative attitude.
What are the reasons?
What can be done to encourage young people to study with a positive attitude?
【20】
Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, it will encourage the level of violence in the society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? ）
【21】
Some people think that adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while others believe that learning from a teacher in a classroom is better.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【22】
An increasing number of people change careers in their working life.
What are the causes?
Do you think it has a positive or negative effect on the development of society?
【23】
With the increasing demand for energy such as oil and gas, people start to look for their sources in remote and untouched places.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
【24】
Some countries have achieved international success, building specialised sports facilities for top athletes to train instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use.
Is this a positive or negative development?
【25】
Some people think that younger people are not suitable for important positions in government. Others think that it will be a good idea for younger people to take on these positions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【26】
Some people think that governments should do more to make their citizens eat a healthy diet. Others, however, believe that individuals must take responsibility for their own diet and health.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【27】
Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others, however, believe that these problems cannot be solved if individuals do not take actions.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【28】
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes.
Why is this happening?
How should children or teenagers be punished when they break the law?
【29】
Some people think that government should ban dangerous sports. Others, however, think that people should have the freedom to choose sports activities.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【30】
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move from large cities to regional areas.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
【31*】
Some people believe that societies benefit from closer contacts and relationships with foreigners brought about by international business and tourism.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【32】
Because of improved technologies in communication and transport, people in some countries can now choose to live and work anywhere they want.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
【33】
The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems.
What are the problems that young people living in cities are faced with?
Give some solutions to these problems.
【34】
Some people think that governments in developing countries should introduce new technologies to people in order to improve the quality of life, while others believe that in order to achieve that governments should offer free education for all.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【35】
In some countries, more and more people choose to live alone.
Why is this happening?
Is this a positive or negative development for the society?
【36】
Government funding for universities should only be provided to the best students as scholarship and all other funding for universities should come from tuition fees and private organisations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【37】
Nowadays more and more people are using mobile phones and computers to communicate. As a result, people are losing the ability to communicate with each other on a face-to-face basis.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【38】
It is not necessary for people to travel to other places to learn about the culture of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films, and the Internet.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
【39】
Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others, however, think that people cannot always enjoy their jobs and a permanent job is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【40*】
It is better for people to be unemployed rather than to be employed in a job that they do not enjoy.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【41】
Some people think that most crime is the result of circumstances, e.g. poverty and other social problems. Others believe that most crime is caused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【42】
Research shows that over-eating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, advertising for certain food products should be banned, in the same way as cigarette advertising is banned in many countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【43】
Online shopping is replacing shopping in stores.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
【44】
Some people think that language teaching should take place in small classes, while others believe that the number of students in a language class does not matter.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【45】
Some people think that ‘vertical city’ is the best, where people live and work in tall buildings. Others, however, think that ‘horizontal city’ is better, where there are few tall buildings. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
【46】
Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has been scientifically proved to be bad for people's health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【47*】
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important as other subjects to a child's development, and they should be compulsory in high school.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?__