1.As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars.

Do the advantages for individuals outweigh

the disadvantages for the environment?
2.As countries develop, their populations start to live individually or in very small family units. In your opinion, what are
the causes of this and what are the effects on society?
3.Fast food is becoming a part of our daily life. Some people argue that fast food has negative effects on our lifestyle
and diet. Do you agree or disagree?
4.International travel agencies are going to reduce their fees for people. Discuss advantages and disadvantages and give
your opinion.
5.In some countries, young people are less polite and respectful to the old. What are the causes? What can be done to
solve this?
6.owadays sports are a big business, with professional player earning high salary and a lot of companies involve both
financially and in other ways. Is this the negative or positive development for sports?
7.Some people believe that robots are very important for humans! future development. "thers argue that the invention
of robots has negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
8.Sending children to boarding school is becoming norm. What are the reasons?
Is it the positive development?
9.#here seems to be a growing popularity of mobile phones among young people. Is it a good or a bad thing?
10.#he tendency of human beings to copy each other is shown in the popularity of fashion in clothes and other consumer
goods. Do you agree or disagree?
$. #he invention of new media li%e the Internet and cell phone will boost the popularisation of commercials in public. #o
what e&tent do you agree or disagree?
'. Some leading media will always cover some negative social effects li%e crimes and violence, which have influence on
the youth greatly. What are the reasons for this event? What measures should ta%e to deal with it?
(. In some countries, the proportion of ageing people is increasing recently. What are the effects on both individuals as
well as the society?
). In order to ma%e space for the new development in big cities, some old buildings should be removed. #o what e&tent
do you agree or disagree?
*. Some people attend to college education for academic +ualification, while others need to improve their academic
performance. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
,. #o treat every criminal e+ually, the young criminals should be punished as the same as adults. Is it a positive or a
negative development?
-. As an international tourist, one should always adhere to the local customs and tradition. #o what e&tent do you agree
or disagree?
.. Some rich countries provide financial aid to the poor area. /eople believe that many other %inds of help will also solve
the local problems effectively. What are the other measures? Which one do you thin% is the most important?
0. In many countries, people will celebrate the western festival rather than their own holidays. What are the reasons for
this issue? 1ow should people deal with this problem?
$2. /eople always believe that the environmental protection is so important. 1owever, few of them ta%e any action on
that. Why does it happen? What should we do to solve this?
$$. In each company, there should be e+ual number of both man and woman employees. What are the advantages and
disadvantages?
$'. /eople believe that %eeping health is responsible for the whole society. "thers believe that it is for personal
benefits. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
$(. In big cities,many people are overly occupied with their 3obs and career, and have little time spending with their
families and friends. What are the reasons for this issue? What should people do to solve this problem?
$). All the new couples with children should ta%e professional courses to learn some s%ills for bringing up their %ids. #o
what e&tent do you agree or disagree?
$*. Facing the e&tinction of lesser4%nown languages, the local government should invest some money in protecting this,
while others believe this is a huge waste of finance. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
$,. #he imported foods will undermine the local industry, so the local people should only depend on the foods produced
in the local area. #o what e&tent do you agree or disagree?
$-. /eople believe that it is illegal to ta%e some money from their monthly payment by the government. #o what e&tent
do you agree or disagree?
$.. #he invention of new technology ma%es people!s life more comple& rather than simpler. #o what e&tent do you agree
or disagree?
$0. Different people have different definition on happiness. Why people have different notions? What is the most
important factor of happiness by your own?
'2. Some poor students cannot attend their higher education because of tuition, so the local government should pay for
it. 1owever, it will also bring economic burden on the government as well. What is your opinion? What measures should
ta%e?