1. Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries.

What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society?

2. Some people think educate children of different abilities together will benefitthem. Others
think intelligent children should be taught separately and give specialcourses, discuss both
side and give own opinion
3. University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some peoplethink universities
should encourage their students to study a range of subjectsin addition to their own subject.
To what extent do you agree or disagree
4. Some people think young people should go to university to further their educationwhile
others think they should been encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve
society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
5. Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female study in every subject.Do you
agree or disagree
6. Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people
think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Withinthese factors,
do you think anyone is more important than the others?
7. Most countries want to improve standard of living through economic development,however,
others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantagesof economic
development outweigh the disadvantages?
8. Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However,other
people think that zoos are useful to protect the rare animals. Discuss bothviews and give
your own opinion.
9.

Some people think pollution and damage of environment are resulted from a country
developing and becoming richer, which this is hard to be avoided. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

10. 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 to address it at an
international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
11. Some people think they have right to use as much freshwater as they want, others believe
governments should tightly control the use of fresh water as it is limited resource. Discuss

12. With the development of technology and science, some people believe that there is no great
value of artists such as musicians and painters. What are the things artists can do but the
scientist cannot? Why should we encourage the art area?

13. Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others think that
people cannot expect to enjoy a job and havin ga permanent job is more important. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.
14. Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful than those
countries which do not have a long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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15. Many people believe that counties should produce food for all population eats and import
food as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
16. Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries,but
other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be
seen at TV and the internet. Discuss both opinions andgive your own opinion.
17. Throughout the history, people dream to build a perfect society while they haven't agreed
how the ideal society would be like. What is the most important element you think to make a
perfect society? How do people do to achieving an ideal society
18. 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?
Why
19. Today's parents spend too little time staying with their children and use televisionto make
their children keep quiet. Explain the reason and results by using yourrelevant experience
20. Charities and organizations always give special names to particular days such as'National
Children's Day' and 'National Non-smoking Day'. What are the causes of these particular
days? How effective are they?
21. It is suggested that all the young adults should undertake a period of unpaid workhelping
people in the community. Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the community and the
young people? ( )
22. Some people think that strong tradition can civilize a country and the government should
subsidize musicians, artists, actors and drama companies. Do you agree or disagree with the
opinion? What should the government do?

23. The professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers should be paid more than
the sports and entertainment personalities. Do you agree or disagree
24. In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is a
negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
25. The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to
decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
issue?
26. Although it is a freedom to use tobacco() while some people think it should be made
illegal asthe same way as other drugs. To what extent do you agree or disagree Whats
your opinion?
27. Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others.What are
the causes of this? What can be done to reduce it
28. In many cities, planners have separated schools, homes, shops, offices in specificareas
which were widely separated from each other. Do you think advantages ofthis policy
overweigh disadvantages to the city residents? ()
29. In modern worlds, the friendships between countries becomes much more importantthan
before, because we should confront with a lot of affairs together. to whatextent you agree or
disagree()
30. Some people believe that the best way to improve public health is by increasingthe number
of sports facilities. Others think that this has little effect and othermeasures are required.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.(
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31. The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual freedom of movement.
Moreover,the automobile has become a status symbol. Yet the use of private motorvehicles
has contributed to some of todays most serious problems. How can theuse of private motor
vehicles be reduced?
32. Music play an important role in society, others think it is simply a form of entertainmentfor
individuals. Discuss both and give your opinion.