第一部分：

　　人与自然类

　　l Many animal species in the world become extinct. Some people say countries and individuals 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 opinion.

　　科技影响类

　　l Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to our life, but artists are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

　　文化教育类

　　l In schools and universities, some girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys prefer science subjects. What causes this trend? Is it positive or negative?

　　l Some people believe that a country can benefit a lot from university education, while others believe that sending a large percentage of young students to university is the way leading to unemployment. Discuss both and give your own opinion.

　　l In some countries some school leavers are choosing to work or travel for a period of time between finishing high school and attending university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.

　　l Memorization of information by frequent repetition plays a role in most education systems. Does usefulness of this method of learning outweigh its limitations?

　　政府决策类

　　l Some people think government should ban dangerous sports and some others think that its freedom to choose the activities we want to. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　青少年话题

　　l Caring for children is an important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take childcare training courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　社会问题类

　　l Some people think that lawbreakers should be sent to prison. But others think that better talents among those should be made to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

　　国际问题类

　　l Because of the global economy, many goods, including what we use as daily basic produced by other countries, have to be transported for a long distance. To what extend do you think its benefits exceed its drawbacks?

　　社会问题类

　　l Nowadays, some organizations and charities publicize their activities by introducing special days every year like National Childrens Day and Non-smoking Day. Why do they introduce special days and what effects does this have?

　　第二部分：

　　认同

　　Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women.

　　To What extent do you agree or disagree?

　　讨论

　　Some people say politicians promote the development of society. However others believe that it is scientists who have more influence on the world.

　　Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　比较

　　It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think disadvantages of such a development outweigh advantages?

　　解析

　　The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider. The rich are growing richer and the poor are growing poorer.

　　What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem?

　　描述

　　A hundred years ago, people thought that human race was steadily improving in every area of life. Now it seems that this is not certain in that situation.

　　In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays?

　　In which areas do you think we still need to make progress?

　　第一部分：

　　人与自然类

　　l Many animal species in the world become extinct. Some people say countries and individuals 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 opinion.

　　科技影响类

　　l Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to our life, but artists are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

　　文化教育类

　　l In schools and universities, some girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys prefer science subjects. What causes this trend? Is it positive or negative?

　　l Some people believe that a country can benefit a lot from university education, while others believe that sending a large percentage of young students to university is the way leading to unemployment. Discuss both and give your own opinion.

　　l In some countries some school leavers are choosing to work or travel for a period of time between finishing high school and attending university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.

　　l Memorization of information by frequent repetition plays a role in most education systems. Does usefulness of this method of learning outweigh its limitations?

　　政府决策类

　　l Some people think government should ban dangerous sports and some others think that its freedom to choose the activities we want to. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　青少年话题

　　l Caring for children is an important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take childcare training courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　社会问题类

　　l Some people think that lawbreakers should be sent to prison. But others think that better talents among those should be made to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

　　国际问题类

　　l Because of the global economy, many goods, including what we use as daily basic produced by other countries, have to be transported for a long distance. To what extend do you think its benefits exceed its drawbacks?

　　社会问题类

　　l Nowadays, some organizations and charities publicize their activities by introducing special days every year like National Childrens Day and Non-smoking Day. Why do they introduce special days and what effects does this have?

　　第二部分：

　　认同

　　Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women.

　　To What extent do you agree or disagree?

　　讨论

　　Some people say politicians promote the development of society. However others believe that it is scientists who have more influence on the world.

　　Discuss both views and give your opinion.

　　比较

　　It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think disadvantages of such a development outweigh advantages?

　　解析

　　The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider. The rich are growing richer and the poor are growing poorer.

　　What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem?

　　描述

　　A hundred years ago, people thought that human race was steadily improving in every area of life. Now it seems that this is not certain in that situation.

　　In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays?

　　In which areas do you think we still need to make progress?