1.Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
2.Science tells us some activities are good for our health and there are some unhealthy activities. But millions of people still do those unhealthy activities. Why? What can we do to change this situation?
3.Today, the quality of life in some big cities is getting worse. What are the causes for this problem? What measures do you think should be taken to deal with the problem?
4.Nowadays, many people fail to balance the work with the other parts of lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5.Throughout the history, people dream to build a perfect society while they haven't agreed how the ideal society would be like. What is the most important element you think to make a perfect society? How do people do to achieve an ideal society?
6.We have been living in the nuclear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
7.The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world spends numerous government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8.An increasing number of people are changing their careers. What are the reasons? Do you think it is positive or negative?
9.Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have a long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10.The tendency to copy is shown in the popularity of fashion in clothes and other consumers' goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11.Some countries achieve international success, building specialized sports facilities for top athletes to train instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is positive or negative?
12.Some people think that in this modern world people are getting dependent on each other. Others think the modern world gets people more independent of each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
