第1套Some people think that the news media have much more influence on people’s lives and that this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
第2套In some countries, it's possible to buy a wide variety of food transported from other countries. To what extent do the benefits outweigh its drawbacks?
第3套The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
第4套Some people think health care should be free for everyone, while others think they should pay medical costs by themselves. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
第5套Educationalists think that the program of international exchange visits would benefit all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
第5套Educationalists think that the program of international exchange visits would benefit all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
第6套Some people think young people who commit serious crimes such as robbery or violent attacks should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
第7套In some countries, the criminal trials are shown on TV and the general public can watch them. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
第8套In some countries, more people choose to live by themselves in recent years. Why is the case? Is it a positive or negative development for society?
第9套Human activities have negative effect on plants and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Other people believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
第10套
Economic growth in recent years made some people in both developed countries and developing countries richer. However, a research shows that while people in developing countries are happier, people in developed countries seems less happy than before. Why? What can we learn from it?