1.老師負(fù)責(zé)的范圍

Many people believe that teachers should take the responsibility for the students to judge what is right and wrong and behave well; others feel that teachers should only teach academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2.投資藝術(shù)是浪費

Some people think that governments should only focus their spending on public services, and they claims that spending on arts is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?（2011/6/11 大陸）

3.廣告的利弊

We are surrounded by all kinds of advertising that significantly influence our lives. Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative effects?（2011/6/25 大陸）

4.保護動物or關(guān)注人類問題

There are many extinct species in the world nowadays. Some people say we should protect these animals from dying out, while others say we should concentrate more on problems of human beings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

5.手機和網(wǎng)絡(luò)的重要性

Mobile phones and the Internet play an important part in the way people relate to one another socially. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6.寫信的傳統(tǒng)將消失

With the increased use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent you agree or disagree?

7. 男女生選課偏好

In schools and universities, some girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose to study science subjects. What are the reasons? Do you think this trend should be changed?

8. 貧困學(xué)生上大學(xué)

For some students from poor families, it is a tough mission to attend to college nowadays. Some believe that it is government's obligation rather than individual's duty to pay the tuition fees. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

9.孩子看電視的利弊

Some people think watching TV everyday is bad for children. Others think it is good for developing children as they grow up. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

10.課程應(yīng)該選修而非必修

Some students find subjects such as mathematics and philosophy too hard to learn. They think that these subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

11.老年人比例增加

In many countries, the proportion of elderly people is increasing. Do you think the positive effects of this trend outweigh its negative influence on society? 

12.處罰違法者的辦法

Some people think all lawbreakers should be put into prison, others believe that there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

13.免費導(dǎo)致錯誤信息

Information can be posted freely on the Internet. Some people argue that this makes people unable to get accurate information. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

14.科技影響生活的利弊

Scientific progress has greatly influenced our daily life.Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

15.學(xué)習(xí)歷史是否重要

Some people think learning history in school is important. Some others think learning subjects more relevant to life is important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

16.監(jiān)獄沒有用

Prison is useless for crime problems and education can be a better solution. Do you agree or disagree?

17.全天候節(jié)目的利弊

In many countries, 24-hour TV programmes are now transmitted throughout the day and night. Some people think it is a positive development, but others do not think so. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

18.影響孩子的因素

Some people think the family is the most powerful influence on child's development. Others, however, believe that other things (television, friends, music,etc.)have bigger effects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

19. 政府承擔(dān)教育成本

A huge amount of money goes towards children's education. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?  

20. 學(xué)生和政府誰付學(xué)費

In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in others, government pays for them. Do you think the advantages that government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages?