1、05.02.05Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.02.19Leisure is a gr
2、owing industry, but people no longer entertain themselves as much as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. Do you agree or disagree?05.02.26People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other
3、 people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?05.03.05Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views a
4、nd give your opinion.05.03.12It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfil both these functions?05.03.19Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they
5、 are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.04.02Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to hard work when they are young. Do you think
6、 it is a positive or negative development?05.04.09Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides.05.04.
7、16The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?05.05.14Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadv
8、antages?05.05.21many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?05.05.28Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that
9、 assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake. Whats your opinion?05.06.11The government is responsible for protecting a nations cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditiona
10、l styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.06.18Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?05.06.25Some people think that the news media nowadays have influence
11、d peoples lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.07.09Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?05.07.16Many employees may work at hom
12、e with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?05.07.23The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. Do you a
13、gree or disagree?05.08.06Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing thi
14、s problem?05.08.13Some scientists believe that studying the behaviour of 3-year-old children can tell which children would grow up to be criminals. To what extent in your opinion is crime a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?05.08.20Some people
15、 think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country rather than living as a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Do you agree or disagree?05.09.03Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared with the problems of ad
16、ult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.10The only way to improve the safety on our own road is to have stricter punishment for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.17Some people think that using animals
17、for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.05.10.15In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work
18、in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.05.10.22The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levelsindividual, national and global. To what e
19、xtent do you agree or disagree?05.10.29Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.11.12As global trade increases between different
20、countries, many daily necessities are produced in other countries. Such goods are usually transported a long distance. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh its drawbacks?05.11.19Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you agree or disagr
21、ee?05.11.26The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldnt waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?05.12.03Far too little has been d
22、one to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to solve this problem.05.12.10Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the
23、governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.12.17It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldnt worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.07Some peopl
24、e believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.14There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of
25、mobile phones?06.01.21Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to peoples life, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?06.02.11In many countries, the proportion of olde
26、r people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?06.02.18Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the worlds fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.02.25More and
27、more measures to improve the security in large urban areas have been introduced in many countries because of the increased crime. Do the benefits of these measures outweigh the drawbacks?06.03.11In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do
28、 you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?06.03.18Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well.
29、Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.06.03.25One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essen
30、tial flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?06.04.08In the past century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon, he said, It is a big step for mankind. But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what ex
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