1. Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual people to address. We have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? 或Damage to environment is an inevitable consequence of the improvement in the standard of living. To what degree do you agree or disagree to this position?

　　2. Some people say that governments should pay for the public health care and education， while others say that it is not the governments responsibility. Please discuss both views and give your own opinion.或Some children in rural places cannot have good schools and medical facilities. To improve this situation， some people suggest that new teachers and doctors should be sent to rural places for several years. Others， however， believe every one has the free right to choose where to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

　　3. In many countries，the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend make positive or negative effects to society?

　　或 Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generation companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and personal experience.

　　4. Since cities have changed a lot， the size of the cities has grown enormously. Discuss the causes and consequence of the enormous size of cities.

　　5. Young people are important resources to their country， but governments may ignore some problems faced by young people in running the country. Please show those problems and give your ideal suggestions to solve them.

　　6. Sports are very popular in todays society. Some people believe， Winning is the only thing. Others believe， Its not whether you win or lose， but how you play the game.What is your opinion?

　　7. A balanced diet， or eating balanced meals， is the key to a healthy life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

　　8. More and more women go out to work. Is it the governments responsibility to subsidize them and provide free staff and facilities to care for their children? To what extent do you agree or disagree to this idea?

　　9. Some people say the popularity of English and tourism will harm the minorities and minor languages， To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. /Globalization will inevitablely lead to the loss of a variety of languages and cultures.Give reasons and solutions.

　　10.In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. Some people think that there are negative effects on both family and the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　11. The development of science and technology benefit our life. However， scientists cannot find effective solutions to the problems they created. To what degree do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 或As technology develops， more shopping and business is done through the internet while communication face to face becomes less frequent. Is this a positive or a negative development?

　　12. In the past people thought that education was only for young people. Now it is believed that education is for a persons whole life. Do you agree? State with you own experience and specific details.

　　13. Sending criminals to the 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?

　　14. Wild animals have no place in the 21st century. Some people think that preventing these wild animals from dying out is a waste of resource. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

　　15. Some reports have discovered the incidence of violence /crimes commited by young women is increasing. Give possible reasons and and recommendations to the situation.

　　16.In many countries， more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.

　　17.Some people think that examinations have some bad effects on both students and teachers. Some people say they do a good job in the evaluation of the students performance. What is your opinion?

　　18. Most people have dreams of one day becoming rich. But does the average person have the ability to make a lot of money? Think about this question. Then write about 250 words describing your thoughts.或 Some people believe that personal happiness is directly related to economic success. Others believe there are other factors. Discuss the two sides and give your opinion.

　　19.Some people think that children of different abilities should be educated together. Other people think that its better to teach the intelligent children separately and with special treatment. What do you think?use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

　　20.In order to learn a language well， we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak it.To what extent do you agree or disagree?/ Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in todays society. Therefore it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. Whats your opinion?

　　21. Should governments spend money on art， when they have so many other important issues and concerns? You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

　　22. Creative artists should be given freedom to express their ideas (words， pictures， music and films. However some people think government should take some restriction with them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give your reasons with own knowledge and give examples.

　　23. Advertising is all around us， it is an unavoidable part of everyone?s life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

　　24. Nowadays， many people are using mobile phones. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this on individuals and society.

　　25. A lot of countries have schools that focus only on the males or females. What are the advantages and disadvantages of unisexual schools?

　　26.When a country develops its technology， the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

　　27.Some people say that children should be disciplined in their early age， and punishment should be used. To some extent do you agree? What kind of punishment can be used by teachers and parents?

　　28. Many families are having fewer children. Having even just one child can have a dramatic impact on the parents lives. Write about this impact in about 250 words. You can discuss the negative impact， the positive impact， or both.

　　29. The media plays a valuable role in keeping us informed and entertained. However， many people believe it has too much power and freedom. Discuss your views on this， giving examples and presenting a balanced argument both in favor of， and against， the power and freedom of the media.

　　30. Some people believe that air travel should restricted because it cause serious pollution and uses up the worlds fuel resources .To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　1. Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual people to address. We have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? 或Damage to environment is an inevitable consequence of the improvement in the standard of living. To what degree do you agree or disagree to this position?

　　2. Some people say that governments should pay for the public health care and education， while others say that it is not the governments responsibility. Please discuss both views and give your own opinion.或Some children in rural places cannot have good schools and medical facilities. To improve this situation， some people suggest that new teachers and doctors should be sent to rural places for several years. Others， however， believe every one has the free right to choose where to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

　　3. In many countries，the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend make positive or negative effects to society?

　　或 Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generation companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and personal experience.

　　4. Since cities have changed a lot， the size of the cities has grown enormously. Discuss the causes and consequence of the enormous size of cities.

　　5. Young people are important resources to their country， but governments may ignore some problems faced by young people in running the country. Please show those problems and give your ideal suggestions to solve them.

　　6. Sports are very popular in todays society. Some people believe， Winning is the only thing. Others believe， Its not whether you win or lose， but how you play the game.What is your opinion?

　　7. A balanced diet， or eating balanced meals， is the key to a healthy life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

　　8. More and more women go out to work. Is it the governments responsibility to subsidize them and provide free staff and facilities to care for their children? To what extent do you agree or disagree to this idea?

　　9. Some people say the popularity of English and tourism will harm the minorities and minor languages， To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. /Globalization will inevitablely lead to the loss of a variety of languages and cultures.Give reasons and solutions.

　　10.In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. Some people think that there are negative effects on both family and the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　11. The development of science and technology benefit our life. However， scientists cannot find effective solutions to the problems they created. To what degree do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 或As technology develops， more shopping and business is done through the internet while communication face to face becomes less frequent. Is this a positive or a negative development?

　　12. In the past people thought that education was only for young people. Now it is believed that education is for a persons whole life. Do you agree? State with you own experience and specific details.

　　13. Sending criminals to the 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?

　　14. Wild animals have no place in the 21st century. Some people think that preventing these wild animals from dying out is a waste of resource. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

　　15. Some reports have discovered the incidence of violence /crimes commited by young women is increasing. Give possible reasons and and recommendations to the situation.

　　16.In many countries， more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.

　　17.Some people think that examinations have some bad effects on both students and teachers. Some people say they do a good job in the evaluation of the students performance. What is your opinion?

　　18. Most people have dreams of one day becoming rich. But does the average person have the ability to make a lot of money? Think about this question. Then write about 250 words describing your thoughts.或 Some people believe that personal happiness is directly related to economic success. Others believe there are other factors. Discuss the two sides and give your opinion.

　　19.Some people think that children of different abilities should be educated together. Other people think that its better to teach the intelligent children separately and with special treatment. What do you think?use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

　　20.In order to learn a language well， we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak it.To what extent do you agree or disagree?/ Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in todays society. Therefore it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. Whats your opinion?

　　21. Should governments spend money on art， when they have so many other important issues and concerns? You should use your own ideas of knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

　　22. Creative artists should be given freedom to express their ideas (words， pictures， music and films. However some people think government should take some restriction with them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give your reasons with own knowledge and give examples.

　　23. Advertising is all around us， it is an unavoidable part of everyone?s life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

　　24. Nowadays， many people are using mobile phones. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this on individuals and society.

　　25. A lot of countries have schools that focus only on the males or females. What are the advantages and disadvantages of unisexual schools?

　　26.When a country develops its technology， the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

　　27.Some people say that children should be disciplined in their early age， and punishment should be used. To some extent do you agree? What kind of punishment can be used by teachers and parents?

　　28. Many families are having fewer children. Having even just one child can have a dramatic impact on the parents lives. Write about this impact in about 250 words. You can discuss the negative impact， the positive impact， or both.

　　29. The media plays a valuable role in keeping us informed and entertained. However， many people believe it has too much power and freedom. Discuss your views on this， giving examples and presenting a balanced argument both in favor of， and against， the power and freedom of the media.

　　30. Some people believe that air travel should restricted because it cause serious pollution and uses up the worlds fuel resources .To what extent do you agree or disagree?