2005年 05.01.08 Nowadays, people get information through news and papers, but meanwhile are uncertainabout the truth of these news. Should we believe the journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondenthave? 05.01.15 Some teachers say students should be organised into groups to study. Others argue students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective? 05.01.22 Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion. 05.03.12 It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfil both these functions? 05.03.19 Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyedwhen they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion. 05.04.02 Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to hard work when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? 05.04.09 Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticisetheir teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides. 05.04.16 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? 05.05.14 Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages? 05.05.21 many people are optimisticof the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century? 05.05.28 Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion? 05.06.11 The government is responsible for protecting a nation’s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 05.06.18 It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architectsshouldn’t worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree? |