2008年1月10日
Some people think it is good for children to spend time on TV, video, and computer games. Others believe that TV, video and computer games have negative effects on children’s development. Discuss and give your opinion.
2008年1月12日
Some people think the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentence. Others, however, think there are better alternative ways to reduce crime. Discuss and give your opinion.
2008年1月19日
The old generations often hold traditional ideas about the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for young people to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年1月26日
In countries (where there is high unemployment) most pupils should be offered only primary education; there is no point in offering secondary education to those who will have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年2月2日
Some people think that we can use animals in any way for the benefits of human beings. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2008年2月14日
Now big cities have many problems. What are these problems? Do you think the government should encourage city residents to move to small cities and towns?
2008年2月16日
Task 1: The Table below shows population figures for four countries for 2003 and projected figures for 2025 and 2050.
Task 2: “Tomorrow is the most important thing in life.” How important is it for individuals and countries to think for future rather than focusing on the present?
2008年2月23日
In some countries, it is possible to buy a wide variety of foods which have been transported from all over the world. To what extent to do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?
2008年3月1日
Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance of education. Which two subjects do you think are the most important and which one is the least important?
Subjects: Literature, Sports, Mathematics, Economy, Physics, History, Music, Geography, Philosophy, Foreign languages
2008年3月8日
The number of cars keeps increasing, and road systems should be expanded. Some people think the government should cover all the costs. Others believe the users should pay for it. Discuss and give your opinion.
2008年3月13日
People should look after their health as a duty to the society they live in rather than only for their own personal benefit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年3月29日
Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government of a country to ensure a healthy lifestyle for its people, while others believe that individuals should be free to make decisions for their lifestyles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2008年4月5日=2006年3月25日
2008年4月12日
More and more people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with their families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects on family and society as a whole?
2008年4月19日
Figures show that some countries have an ever increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. What do you think the current and future effects of this may be for those countries?
2008年4月24日
老师原本是信息的来源，作用是传递信息。但现在学生们能够通过各种各样的手段(wide resources)获取信息。Some people think that there is no role for teacher in modern education. Do you agree or disagree?
2008年5月10日
Children can learn effectively by watching television. They should be encouraged to watch television regularly both in school and at home. Do you agree or disagree?
2008年5月22日=2004年4月23日
2008年5月31日
Some people think that the fittest and strongest individual and team can achieve success in sports, while others believe that success depends on mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2008年6月5日
Task 1:
Task 2:
Some people think that university students should only study one specialist subject. Others think that universities should encourage students to study a range of subjects in addition to a specialist area. Give your opinion.
2008年6月14日
Many people think that cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people the freedom to travel further. However, others think that this leads to environmental problem, and so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
2008年6月21日
Some people think that children should obey rules and do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Others believe that children controlled very much are not well-prepared for their adult lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2008年6月28日
Mobile phones and the internet are very useful for old people. However, this section of population is the fewer users of mobile phones and the internet. In what ways can mobile phones and the internet be useful to the old people? How can the old people be encouraged to use this new technology?
2009年1月10日
Some people believe that a range of technology available has increased the gap between rich people and poor people, but others believe it has opposite effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2009年1月15日
Students at school and university learn far more from lessons with their teachers than other sources (for example, internet and television). Do you agree or disagree?
2009年1月17日
Now because of the improved technology in communication and transport, people in some countries can choose to live and work anywhere they want,. Do you think it is good? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
2009年2月7日
Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than the financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009年2月12日
Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems. Some people say that a simpler way of life will protect the environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2009年2月21日
Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals to deal with, while others think that the problems cannot be solved unless individuals take some actions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2009年2月28日
Some people believe that the best way to improve public health is to increase the number of public sports facilities. Others believe that it has little effects and need other measures. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2009年3月5日
Newspapers have become an enormous influence on people’s ideas and opinions. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative situation?
2009年3月7日
Many people think that music plays an important role in society. Others, however, believe that music is simply a form of entertainment for individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.