resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer soft wares, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
◆Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people, while others think the purpose of museums should be to educate, not entertain. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
◆Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology is now replacing their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
◆Some people think that the government should provide financial help fro all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets, etc. However, other people think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
◆A survey shows that certain occupations and professions are believed to be more honest. What is the situation in your country? What are the reasons?
◆Some people think that the strongest and fittest individuals and teams achieve the greatest success in sports. Other people believe that it depends on the mental attitude. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
◆Some people think that in modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each other. But others say that individuals are becoming more independent. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
◆Fashion is increasingly becoming important for people to choose clothes. What do you think are the causes of this? Is it a positive or negative development, in your opinion? [混合题 ]
Languages ◆Some people think we should create an international language to make our lives simpler. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 建议不可行
◆Every year several languages die out. Some people think it does not matter. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
◆Some people think young people are suitable for learning foreign languages. Other people think adults are more suitable because they have more experience. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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◆The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
◆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 this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Development ◆Many people wear fashionable clothing today. What are the causes and what are your solutions?
◆Traditional games are more useful than modern games in developing children?s abilities. To what extent do you agree?
◆An American film actor once said, ?Tomorrow is important and precious.? Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than to the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 内在因果关系不成立，建议不可行。
◆An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. What problems will this cause? Should the government encourage people to live in small towns?
◆Old generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. Most young people argue that these ideas are not helpful for the young generations to prepare for modern life in the future. What is your opinion? 【解题思路】
●没错，很多观念都过时了（举证，迷信思想等），很多人便据此否定传统观念。 ●但是，全盘否定传统会导致某些年轻人思想混乱，因为他们可能没有任何可以借鉴的观念。
●显然，不能完全否定传统观念，而是批判地继承。年轻人的观念也不一定能适应将来，某些想法还不如传统观念合理。
◆Some people think food has been changed by technological and scientific advances and this is an improvement while others worry it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
◆Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve the problems of traffic and pollution. To what extent do you agree and disagree? What other measures do you think are effective?
◆Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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◆Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoid change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
◆What are the factors influencing job satisfaction? Which one do you think is the most important one?
◆There is not enough respect for the elderly. What are the causes and what problems does this phenomenon generate?
◆In many countries, the number of elderly people is increasing fast. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
◆Some people think we should provide help for the local communities. Others think we should give money and support to the national and international organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
◆Today many people cannot find jobs after they graduate from the university. What are the individual and social reasons for this phenomenon?
◆Traffic and housing problems in major cities would be solved by moving big companies, factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
◆Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to be made in the new century?
◆Some employers think formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience and personal qualities when looking for an employee. What are the causes of this phenomenon and do you think this is a positive development?
◆In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years. But others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 第一种观点提出的建议不可行；第二种观点在特定的国家特殊的环境值得商榷。
◆Buildings have changed the appearance of cities and towns. Some people believe that we should build all the new buildings in traditional styles to protect the cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 【解题思路】建议不可行
●其实，文化的保护不是改变建筑设计就能成功。即使所有建筑都设计成传统样式，很多传统文化现象还是有可能会丢失。 ●再说，传统未必好——包括传统建筑（求证）。 ●实际上，建筑设计——传统也好现代也好——都反映一种文化定位；我们不仅仅需要保护传统文化——这一点从一定程度上有赖于居住环境，更需要创新发展，谋求现代的文化定位。
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也就是说，不仅仅只有传统才值得重视，也不能说传统才有价值。没有现代文明或者无法创造现代文明更可悲。
◆Some people say the history is of no use in our lives while others think we should learn from the history because it helps us understand the present. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
【解题思路】
●持有第一种观点的人估计是看到了这么一个事实：很多文明已经消失了（The assumption that history is of no use for modern lives might be based on the fact that many civilizations have disappeared， for instance, the ancient civilization of Inca in South America, and … ）并且所有多文明古国(比如埃及、中国和印度)都已经衰落。这些文明的凋零很有可能是因为他们各自沉重的历史包袱所致。显然，他们认为，历史的所谓的作用对现代生活影响甚微。 ●但是，历史往往惊人的相似：很多古人犯过的错误，包括领导人和普通老百姓的错误，仍然在重复。（需要两个例证求证）。因此，学习历史很有可能帮助我们更好地理解当代生活并减少犯错，利国利民。 ●不过，学习历史并不意味着人们就自动学会了吸取教训以规避错误，也并不意味着人们能够更好地理解当代。 ●此外，很多问题也不太可能在历史中找到对应的解决方案，也就是说历史的贡献是十分有限的。 因此，对待历史需谨慎，最好是持批判、怀疑的态度去学习历史，这样可能会更好的理解现在的问题。
◆In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
◆The world of work is changing rapidly, so people cannot always depend on one job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What are you suggestions for job seekers? 因果关系不成立
◆Air transport is increasingly used to export fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people believe that this is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport cannot be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
◆Cars cause many problems. What are these problems? Should we discourage people from using cars?
◆ Scientists agree that junk food is harmful for health. Some believe that people should be
educated not to eat so much junk food. Others think education will not work. Discuss both sides. ◆In some countries, small town-centre shops are out of business because people are driving to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limit access to shops, which may result in the increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?
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