1 With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people write letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of letter writing will completely disappear. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2 The appearance of cities has been changed by modern buildings. The government should ensure that all the new buildings are built in traditional styles in order to protect the cultural identity of cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　3 The funding for postgraduate research is limited. Some people think that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research in other fields. Do you agree or disagree?

　　4 Many young people are leaving school but are unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and society as a whole? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?

　　5 Staying healthy through playing sports and eating well should be an individuals duty towards society rather than a habit for personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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

　　7 Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Others think that the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

　　8 Some people think that we should provide the local community with help and support. Others, however, prefer to give money to national and international charitable organisations. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

　　9 Throughout history, male leaders led us to violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders, it will be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　10 Today, there are more workers working from home and more students studying from home because the computer technology is easily accessible. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

　　11 Some people think that the government should decide what university students study while others think that students should be allowed to study the subjects they prefer. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

　　12 A society becomes more interesting and develops more quickly if it is made up of a wide variety of cultural and ethnic groups. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　13 One long-distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses in several years and creates more pollution. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights such as tourist flights, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　14 There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children which encourages them to buy goods such as toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements may be harmful to children. However, some companies claim that their advertising provides children with useful information. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

　　15 Space travel makes little difference to our daily life and therefore should be stopped. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　16 Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities while others believe that pupils with different abilities should study together. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

　　1 With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people write letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of letter writing will completely disappear. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　2 The appearance of cities has been changed by modern buildings. The government should ensure that all the new buildings are built in traditional styles in order to protect the cultural identity of cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　3 The funding for postgraduate research is limited. Some people think that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research in other fields. Do you agree or disagree?

　　4 Many young people are leaving school but are unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and society as a whole? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?

　　5 Staying healthy through playing sports and eating well should be an individuals duty towards society rather than a habit for personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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

　　7 Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Others think that the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

　　8 Some people think that we should provide the local community with help and support. Others, however, prefer to give money to national and international charitable organisations. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

　　9 Throughout history, male leaders led us to violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders, it will be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　10 Today, there are more workers working from home and more students studying from home because the computer technology is easily accessible. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

　　11 Some people think that the government should decide what university students study while others think that students should be allowed to study the subjects they prefer. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

　　12 A society becomes more interesting and develops more quickly if it is made up of a wide variety of cultural and ethnic groups. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　13 One long-distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses in several years and creates more pollution. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights such as tourist flights, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　14 There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children which encourages them to buy goods such as toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements may be harmful to children. However, some companies claim that their advertising provides children with useful information. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

　　15 Space travel makes little difference to our daily life and therefore should be stopped. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　16 Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities while others believe that pupils with different abilities should study together. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion