1. In many countries, more and more men are staying at home to look after
their children when women work full-time. What are the reasons? Is it a positive
or negative development?
2. It has been said that people who read for pleasure can have more
developed imaginations and better language skills than people who prefer to
watch TV. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
3. Some young people commit serious crimes, such as robbery or violent
attacks, some people think they should be punished in the same way as adults. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Children today are difficult to concentrate or pay attention in schools.
Why do you think causes this problem? What do we need to do to solve this
problem?
5. Some people think health care should be free for everyone, while others
think they should pay medical costs for themselves. Discuss both sides and give
your own opinion.
6. In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their
jobs during the first month after the birth of their baby. Do the advantages
outweigh the disadvantages?
7. In some countries old people are highly valued, while in some cultures
young people are highly valued. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
8. In modern life it is unnecessary to teach children the skill of
handwriting. Do you agree or disagree?
9. We should return to traditional and older values of respect for family
and community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10. The most important thing of people's life is his or her work. Without a
satisfying career, the life is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
11. Some people believe young people should be free to choose his or her
job, but others think they should be realistic and think about their future.
Discuss and give your opinion.
12. 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.
13. Some people think a rise in standard of living in a country only seems
to benefit cities more than rural areas. What problems may those differences
cause? How to reduce this problem?
14. As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying
and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
15. In some countries, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For
instance, they imposed a congestion tax during the rush hour. Do you think this
development is positive or negative?
