2008年
08.01.10
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuablefor children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
08.01.12
Some people think the best way of reducing crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, think there are other better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
08.01.19
The older generations have very traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behaviour. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for the young generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
08.01.26
In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
08.02.02
Some people think it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Other people think it is wrong to exploitanimals for human purposes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
08.02.14
People living in big cities face many problems today. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?
08.02.16
“ Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. ”- US movie actor & director John Wayne
Why is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than focusing on the present?
08.02.23
In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?
08.03.01
Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is the least important?
subjects: Literature Sports
Mathematics Economy
Physics History
Music Geography
08.03.08
As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should pay for the cost. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
08.03.13
People should look after their health as a duty to the society they liveinrather thanpersonal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.03.29
Some people think it is the responsibility for government to ensure that people have healthy lifestyles. Others think people should have a free for their own lifestylesdecisions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
08.04.05 ＝ 06.03.25
One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years’ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
08.04.12
Many people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects of this on family life and society as a whole?
08.04.19
Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.09.13
Many people think it is very important to protect environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why does it happen? How to solve this problem?
08.09.18 = 05.06.18
Putting criminals into prisons is not so effective in dealing with them. Instead, education and job training should be offered to them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.09.27
Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it specially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.10.04
Many people are afraid to leave home because of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel little can be done. What’s your view?
08.10.11
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.10.23 = 04.11.13
Many people use distance-learning programmes(study material post, TV, Internet, etc.) to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
08.10.25
Economic progress is one way to measurethe success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others? |
