1. In modern society, ambition is more and more important. How important is
ambition for being successful in life? Is it positive or negative?
2. In the past, people store knowledge in the books. Nowadays people store
knowledge on the internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?
3. Some people think that university should not provide theoretical
knowledge, but give practical training that is beneficial to society. Do you
agree or disagree?
4. Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in
each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since the public
can use the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both these views and
give your own opinion.
5. Many people fail to achieve a balance between work and other parts of
life. What causes the situation? How to overcome this problem?
6. Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than
promoting in quality. Do you agree or disagree?
7. People throw things away and buy new ones instead of repairing them and
using again. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What problems might
this cause in society?
8. The quality of life in big cities is decreasing. What are the causes and
what actions should be taken to solve this problem?
9. Some people think family has great influence on children's development.
Others, however, believe that other things, such as media, have greater effects.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
10. Some people think that if a police force carries a gun, it can lead to
higher level of crime in that society. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
11. Some people think that environmental problems are too big for
individuals to solve. Others, however, believe that the problems cannot be
solved if individuals do not take actions. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
12. Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some
people think that they are the best people to talk to school students about the
danger of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13. Some people think teaching children different abilities together
benefits everyone; others think intelligent children should be taught separately
and given special treatment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
14. Children's education is expensive. In some countries, the government
pay some of or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh its
disadvantages?
15. Some people believe countries have moral obligation to help each other;
others worry about the aid money cannot get to the poor of this world. Discuss
both sides and give your own opinion.
