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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Technology designed to make people’s lives simpler in fact make people’s lives more complicated.
I agree
1. The increasing number of automobiles leads to traffic jams and air pollution in cities. (汽车原本是为了使得人们的出行变得更加方便,但是太多的私家车造成了城市出行高峰期的交通堵塞,甚至导致交通事故;更糟糕的是,汽车尾气排放的二氧化碳会导致温室效应,一氧化氮和二氧化氮会造成光化学污染等)
2. The Internet creates spam information and false news. (信息爆炸的社会中太多的信息出现在网络上,使得人们目不暇接;而且很多信息都是虚假信息,会给人们造成误导)
3. The use of mobile phones reduces the efficiency of communication. (人们太过于依赖手机,即使在朋友聚会的时候,也在盯着自己的手机)
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Spending time alone is the best way to relax.
I disagree
1. Traveling with others is an effective way to get relaxed. (和驴友一起分享旅途中的见闻)
2. Doing sports with others can also reduce our stress. (运动促进荷尔蒙分泌,给人们带来兴奋感,暂时忘记生活烦恼,使精神放松)
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Movies and TV programs made in your own country are more interesting compared to movies and programs made in other countries.
I agree
1. The familiar language and cultural background make movies and programs made in my country more interesting.(对于本国的电影和电视节目,观众能够听懂电影或节目中的对话,并且能够理解相关的行为和文化背景,这样更好地融入到电影或节目中去)
2. The advanced film technology in my country makes movies and programs more interesting.(自己国家电影制作技术更加先进,拍摄技术和特效制作都要更加精彩)
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Getting advice from friends who are older than you is more valuable than getting advice from friends of your age.
I agree
1. Elder friends can teach us more valuable life experience. (年长的人积累了丰富的生活经验,很多东西是在学校学不到的)
2. Elder friends can steer us in the right direction and away from mistakes they have already made. (年长的人之前犯过的错误可以提醒人们避免再犯,帮助学生朝向正确的方向发展)