1.问题原因解决方法类(Problem-Reason-Recommendation)

20070106

The frequent change of the world has often resulted in the change of people’s jobs and work life. Discuss what has caused this and give your suggestions on preparing people who are going to work in the future.

20070816

The resources on the earth are above a dangerous level. What the causes of this problem? How to solve this problem?

20070113 (G)

The gap between the rich and the poor is widening, as the rich becomes richer and the poor becomes poorer. What are the causes of this and can you suggest some solutions.

20070303(Sydney) (G)

More and more children are putting on more weight than ever before. What are the causes of this and any suggestions?

20070310(G)

The level of noise in our day-to-day life is increasing, what are some of the reasons behind this problem and can you suggest some solutions?

2.同意不同意类

应该不应该

20070414

Do you think advertisements should be banned from public media such as TV?

20070512

Some people believe that unpaid community works (eg. working in a charity organization; teaching sports to children) should become a compulsory part of high school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

20070616

In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. People think there is a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007.8.18

Should we invent a new language for people from different countries to use for the international communication? Do you think there are more benefits or more problems with it?

20070825

Some people say that it is the responsibility for the individuals to save money for their own care when they retire. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

20071103

Some people think that governments should pay the course fees for those who want to go to university. Do you agree or disagree?

20070203 (Australia) (G)

Some schools have special courses for sports while other schools do not provide any of the kind. Do you think schools should have sports lessons and why do you think so?

20070331(G)

Some people suggest building more roads to reduce traffic problem. What is your opinion?

20071103(G)

Some people claim that schools are not paying enough attention on students’ health. Do you agree or disagree?

20071117

Nowadays, a large amount of advertisement aimed at children, some people think they have lots of negative effects on children and should be banned. To what extent you agree or disagree?

A比B更好/坏

20070203

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?

20070714

Lectures have been used to teach large number of students. Now as the advanced technologies are available for education, some people believe that technologies can replace lectures as the main way to teach large number of students. Do you agree or disagree?

2007.7.21

Good relationship between different countries would become more important than ever before. Do you agree or disagree?

20071006

Some people claim that children nowadays have more pressures than before from society, education as well as business. Do you agree or disagree?

20071020

Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language in primary school than in secondary school. Does the advantage overweigh the disadvantage?

因果关系类

20070210

Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since the computer technology is so advanced that the Internet and computer can replace them. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

20070609

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?

20070519(G)

Nowadays many young people do not like their majors. Therefore some people say students studying majors that don’t like is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?

3.观点比较选择类

20070113

Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to students’ future career; others think the true function of university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What’s your opinion of the main function of university?

20070120

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.

20070303

Some people think that school should put students in different classes according to their academic ability, while some others believe that students of different abilities should be educated together. Please discuss both views and then present your own opinion.

20070322

Some people think that government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists (eg. painters, musicians, poets) while some others think it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?

20070707

In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a wide range of subjects, while in others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to particular careers. Which education system according to your opinion is more appropriate for today’s world?

20070721(G)

Air travel become a much cheaper than in the past. Some people say that is positive development, some people disagree this. What is your opinion?

20070922

Higher education should be funded in several ways. All costs by the government, all costs by government loan for students and repaid after graduation, or all costs by students. Discuss benefits of each method and which do you prefer the best?

20070215(G)

Some companies change job responsibility regularly, others keep the same job. Which one do you prefer? Write the reason and example of your experience.

20070524

Someone believes that modern telecommunication devices have many benefits to human, while others think otherwise. What is your opinion? Please discuss and use examples to support your own ideas.

20070616(G)

There is a number of people think that watching TV would be good for children’s development while others disagree. What is your opinion?

20070811(G)

Some people think traveling abroad is a valuable experience for young people while some thinks it is killing time and money? What are you opinions? Discuss both opinions and present your own view.

20070825(G)

There are many people who work at home. Some people think there are many benefits to the workers and their families, and others think it will be stressful to both workers and their families. What is your opinion? Discuss both views and give your answer.

4.说明描述类

20070331

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?

20070519

In which areas of education do you think computers are more important and in which areas do you think teachers are more important? Discuss and explain why.

2007811

The range and quality of the food have been improved by the advancement of science and technology. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages about this and present your view.

20070120(G)

Nowadays people are living longer hence in some countries there are more old people than young people. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this issue?

20070224(G)

Some people believe that practical skills such as maintaining of a car, or managing a bank account should be taught at school as well as traditional academic subjects. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this opinion.

20071006(G)

About the activity lifestyle, some prefer to live in hot climate, while others like to live in cold climate, discuss both of the views and give your own opinions.

20071020(G)

Many adults think the childhood and schooldays are the best years of a person’s life. What’s the reason? Do you agree or disagree?

5.复合类

20070310

With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, less people tend to write letters. Some people even think the skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think letter writing is?

20070421

To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures do you think can protect them?

20070602

An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think it is the case? And do you think it is positive?

20070628

Development of countries leads to increasing demand for energy fuel, such as petrol and coal. What dangers might this lead to? Are there any solutions to deal with this problem?

20070908

Cars cause many problems. What are some of these problems? Should we discourage people to use cars?

20071013

Nowadays, some employers think the academic qualities are more important than the life experiences and personal qualities when they choose the employees. Why this phenomenon exists? Is this a negative or a positive development?

20070428(G)

Some countries encourage teenagers to take up part-time jobs. What is the situation in your country? What are the advantages and disadvantages of teenagers taking up part-time jobs?

20070602(G)

In many countries, people eat with their family or parents less frequently. What is the situation in your country? Do you think it is necessary to have meals with family and friends regularly?

20070707(G)

Women now can do some work which traditionally be done by men. Do you think why the changes happened? What is your opinion about this change?

20070816(G)

Some people move from cities to countryside, some are other way around. What is the situation in your country and what is your opinion?

20070908(G)

Some people claim that cartoon program contains violence therefore it is not good for children to watch. Do you agree or disagree? Can you give some recommendation?

20070922(G)

More and more media attention is paid for famous people who succeed in sports and cinema. Why do you think this topic about famous people is interesting to media? Do you think this is good?

20071117(G)

Now, more and more people own cars, however, cars are causing many problems. What are some of the problems caused by cars? How to encourage people to take public transportation?    （实习编辑：顾萍）

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