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1.
many people believe that the main aim for university education is to
help graduates to find better jobs, while some people believe that
university education has wider benefits for individuals and society .
Discuss both views and give your opinion.71208
2.
it is often said that the subjects taught in schools are too academic
in orientation and that it would be more useful for children to learn
about practical matters such as home management, work and interpersonal
skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3.
Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities
together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children
should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both
views and how do you think about it?
4. Higher
education can be funded by several ways such as the following:1. All
costs paid by the government; 2. All costs paid by the students;3. All
costs paid by the government loan which students have to pay back after
graduation.Please discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of all
these three theories above and decide which the best is.
5.
Schools are no longer necessary, because children can get so much
information available through Internet, and they can study just as well
at home. What extent do you agree or disagree?
6.
Some people think teachers have a greater influnce than parents in the
development of a child’s intelligence and social skills. Do you agree
or disagree? 2008-9-6
7. Research indicates
that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on
our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our
life. Which do you consider to be the major influence?c5-t2
8.
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.
9. it is generally
acknowledged that families are now not as close as they used to be.
What are the possible reasons for this and what can be done to reverse
the trend?
10. It is now possible to perform
everyday tasks, such as bank transaction, shopping or even office
works, without meeting people face to face. What are the effects it may
have on individuals and the society as a whole?
11.
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?
12.
Many people believe that the increasing use of modern technology at
work and in leisure is reducing people’s creativity. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
13. Food can be
produced cheaper if we use improved fertilizers and better machinery.
However some of methods may be dangerous for human health, and have
negative effects for local communities. What is your opinion?
14.
Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it
causes serious pollution and uses up the world's fuel resources. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
15. Unlimited car use has brought us a lot of problems. What are these problems? And should we discourage people to use cars?
16.
15 Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be
needed because people can see historical objects and works by using
computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
17.
Some people say that giving aid to poor countries has more negative
effects than positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
18.
In many countries,the proportion of older people is steadily
increasing. Does this trend make positive or negative effects to
society?
19. Some people think it is
acceptable to use the animals in any way for benfits of human beings,
while others think it is not justifiable. Discuss both sides and give
your opinion.
20. Throughout the history, male
leaders often made the society more violent and conflicting. If women
governed the world, it would be a more peaceful world. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
21. Do the problems brought by international travel outweigh the advantages?
22.
Several languages are dying out every year. Some people do not think
it is important and say that our life will be simpler with fewer
languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
23.
In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising which
try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys,and other goods. Parents
object to such pressure on children. But some advertisers claim that
there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.广告
24. The government
should control the amount of violence in films and on television in
order to decrease the level of violent crimes in the society. Do you
agree or disagree?
25. Sending criminals to
the prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and
job training are better ways to help them.
26.
Some people say that governments should pay for the public health care
and education, while others say that it is not the government’s
responsibility. Please discuss both views and give your own opinion.
27.
Some people believe that individuals can not improve environment, but
only governments and big companies can make a difference. To what
extend do you agree or disagree?
28. Some
people believe that the personal happiness is directly related with the
economic success. Others argue that the happiness depends on completely
other factors. Discuss both of the views and give your own opinion