（科技）
1  Telecommunication tools such as mobile phones and the Internet are very useful. However, it is rare for elderly people to use them. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful to elderly people? How can elderly people be encouraged to use them?

（社会-交通）
2 Cheap air travel is increasingly popular around the world. To what extent do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

（社会-压力）
3 Some people think that children today live under more pressure than they did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（教育）
4 Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education. Some people think that universities should make higher education easier for them to access. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（教育和政府）
5 Some people think that the government should make university education free for all students, regardless of their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（教育）
6 Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（社会-大城市）
7 Today, more and more people are living in large cities. What are the causes of this trend? What are the difficulties of living in a large city?

（社会-低龄社会）
8 In some countries, the proportion of people aged 15 or younger is increasing. What effects will this trend have on these countries?

（全球化）
9 Some people think that international cooperation has many benefits for environmental protection, while others argue that it has more benefits for international business. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

（社会生活）
10 The increasing production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. Why is this the case? Suggest some solutions.

（体育）

11 Some people believe that only the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can succeed in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.

（文化-传统观念）
12 The older generations have traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behavior. Some people argue that these ideas are not helpful for the younger generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（文化）
13 Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people. Others, however, believe that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

（社会-健康）
14 Staying healthy by playing sports and eating well should be an individual’s duty to society rather than a habit for personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（工作）
15 Some people prefer to have temporary jobs. They only work for a few months in a year and use the rest of time to do what they want to do. To what extent do you think the advantages of doing this outweigh the disadvantages?

（社会）
16.Some people think that children should be made to obey rules, while others argue that children who are controlled too much will not be well-prepared for their adult life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

（社会-农业）
17. people think that developments in agriculture, such as factory farming and creation of new types of vegetables, have brought us more benefits than problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（社会-慈善）
18.Charities cannot help everyone in the world, so they should only try to help people in their own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（教育-政府）
19 In many countries, school subjects and course contents are decided by the government. Some people argue that students should decide these for themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

（文化媒体）
20 Nowadays the news media have greater influence on people’s ideas and opinions than in the past. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?