17.Many students take a year off in order to work before they go to college or university. Do you think this has more advantages than disadvantages?

　　18.All high or secondary school students should be taught how to manage money, because it is an important life skill. Do you agree or disagree?

　　19.Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports. Others claim that they should have freedom to choose their favorite activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　20.Nowadays we see an increase in social problems involving teenagers. Many people believe that it is because parents spend more time at work and less time with their children. Do you agree or disagree?

　　21.There is a trend in some countries to get married at an older age and also to have their own children later in life. Is this a positive or negative development?

　　22.Nowadays, many countries have advanced science and new technologies. There are also many artists, such as painters and writers. In your opinion, what things can art tell us about life that science cannot? Give reasons and examples.[Malaysia--July 2011]

　　23.Some think that giving a weekly allowance to children will help them to face less problems when they are adults. Do you agree or disagree?

　　24.Today many people tend to move to another country or a different region of the same country after retirement. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such move.

　　25.In most parts of the world people are living longer. What are the possible causes of this situation? Is this a negative or positive development? [Singapore--July 2011]

　　26.Early technological developments brought more benefits and changes to people to people's life than the recent technological developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?