1 现代生活中，许多人认为现在的工作压力比以前大了，闲暇时间更少，你的看法如何？
Many people think that work nowadays is more stressful and less leisurely than in the past. What is your opnion？
2 有人认为现代科技的不断发展，传统文化和技术必会灭亡，继续保持传统的文化和技术已经没有意义了，你的看法。
As the development of modern science and technology, some aspects of traditional culture are being lost, and some people think that traditional culture and technology will be replaced by the modern science and technology such as computers and the Internet. What is your opinion？
3 人类登月进行探索已有30多年历史，有人认为类似科研活动浪费金钱时间，你的看法如何？
Some people believe that government spends too much money on space research while there are still a lot of problems regarding Earth. Do you agree or disagree？
4 有人认为像世界杯这样的体育盛事是有利于缓解世界的紧张局势和偏见，维护世界和平的，请讨论。
Some sport events such as the World Cup may help reduce the tension and bias between different countries and keep the peace of the world. Do you agree?
5 有人认为对待动物应该如宠物一般，有人认为动物是食物和衣服的主要来源，请讨论。
Some people think that the animals should be treated as pets; others think that animals are resources of food and clothing. What is your opinion？
6 有人认为电视（网络）的普及影响到生活中家庭成员或是朋友之间的亲密关系，你的看法如何？ 三方面：television，telephone，internet or network
7 现代一个成功人士所需素质是不是必须从大学或相似的科研学术机构中学习而获得呢，你是否支持？
8 贫穷国家现在已经认识到卫生，教育，贸易对国家发展的重要性，许多人认为发达国家应该对这些贫穷国家予以支持。你的观点。
Some people think that developed countries should fund international aid to poor countries to help these developing countries to develop domestic health, education and trade. What is your opinion？
9 许多国家的孩子在课余参加一些有偿劳动，有人认为这种做法是错误的，而有人认为这种劳动可以使孩子们学到知识，并提高他们的责任感，你的看法？
10 现代社会青少年犯罪问题（三个方面：吸毒，酗酒，自杀）
Young drug abuse is a serious problem nowadays in many countries. What are the reasons for this, and what can be done to combat it (drug，alcohol，tobacco, and suicide)?
11 一些明星或是体育明星往往可以拿到很高的薪水，而一些公益事业的工作者例如教师护士却薪水很少，这样是否合理？
12 有很多人认为应该把把动物园关闭，因为这样对动物太残忍，而且对社会的作用太小，也有些人认为动物园能够带给人们欢乐，尤其是孩子，你对此观点的看法。
13 现代人们依赖新闻和报纸去了解信息，但往往又不是很确定这些报纸或新闻的真实性,我们是否应该信赖记者呢你有什么看法呢一个好的记者或新闻工作者应具备什么素质呢？
14 随着英语在全球的发展，越来越多人说英语，请说下这种现象的利弊。
Since the usage of English is spreading rapidly, an increasing number of people are speaking English. Please comment on the pros and cons of this situation.
15 有人说现在的学生在学校里受到很大的压力，有来自父母，有来自老师的，请评价一下这种现象。
Some people say that presently the student receives tremendous pressure in the school, some comes from parents, and some comes from teachers. Please comment on this kind of phenomenon.
16 公众人物的隐私经常受到记者暴露和报道。他们是否该拥有隐私权他们隐私权之被侵害是否正是因其名该付出代价？你的看法。
If famous people are treated unfairly by the media，should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?
17 发展中国家是应该致力于发展本国的科技研究, 还是发展人文教育上? 你的看法。 Should developing countries concentrate on Improving industrial skills and modern technology, or should they promote education first？
18 一个国家和城市的环境保护是应该由个人，团体（公司）和政府来共同承担的，这种看法是否正确？你的看法。
Who should be responsible for protecting the environment of a city or a country - the government , corporations, or the people?
19 现代科技发展给人类生活带来的巨大的影响，有人认为这使我们的生活比以前更美好，方便，但有人却说以前的生活更好，你的看法。
Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler？
20 现在很多国家发展本国旅游和观光事业，有人认为这对国家之间的交流和文化联系是有很大的帮助的，但也有人认为这造成了本国的环境污染的问题，你的看法。 Tourism is a multibillion dollar industry that supports economic development. Some people think that it causes damage to local environment and culture. What is your opinion？
21 有人认为医生的第一义务是应以救人为主,且不论病人之贫贱,而非以利益为优先之手术及较照顾富有的病人，你的看法。
Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patient health, no matter how rich they are.
22 在信息世界里,现代科技中如计算机网络逐步普及，有人认为它将会取代书籍及其它书寓式大众传播媒体，你的看法。
Will modern technology, such as the Internet, ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information？
23 犯罪者应以入狱等方式去惩罚他,还是以"再教育.再适应的方式",如社区服务.活动.课程等,来引导他们再进入社会，你的看法。
Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or be re-educated and rehabilitated, such as using community service programs, before being reintroduced to society？
24 现在大学给学生推荐工作，有人认为大学需要根据毕业生的就业来优化课程，也就是设置一些适应实际工作需要的课程，但另外一些人反对，觉得大学还是重点学习理论方面的知识，你的看法。
25 在一些国家，如果家长在身体上折磨或是惩罚孩子将会触犯法律并且会被拘捕，一些人认为这样的惩罚措施是教育孩子加强纪律约束他们的行为，另外有些人认为这种惩罚是不合适的，说说你的看法 。
In some countries, if parents hit children or punish children physically, they will break the law and will be arrested. Some people think that punishment is good for teaching children to discipline their behavior, and others say it's not appropriate. What is your view on this?
26 有人认为用一种官方语言比较好，也有人认为一种语言将导致丧失民族语言的特性，请你说一下自己的看法。
Some people think that it is more important to have a single international language, while others think that it will make it difficult to preserve ancient cultures. What's your opinion, and show your reason and example.
27 现代社会电视广告在人们的生活中十分普及，人们需要的也买，不需要的也买，尤其是青少年受到的影响特别深，有些人认为要限制广告，你的看法。
With the development of market economy, advertisements have become a dominant feature in television industry. Despite the rich information brought by TV, there still exists strong criticism against TV advertisements. Write an article analyzing the passive and negative effects of TV advertisements.
28 有些人认为政府不应该把大量的资金用于艺术建设，因为对于国家来说有更重要的事情要解决，你的看法。
It is wrong that our government pays more money to the art projects? For instance, there is an increasing number of paintings and sculptures appearing at the public places. Some think that there are more important things to do. What is your opinion？
29 工作状况和趋势。
The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes of these changes, and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
30 Write an arguement to an educated person regarding following statement : Students who go directly from school to the university benefit less from and contribute less to their courses than those who take a job or travel in order to get more experience in "real world" before they start higher education. To what extent you agree or disagree this statement?
31 Some people feel that in order to improve the quality of our education, we should encourage high school students to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Other feels it will cause the loss of respect and discipline in the classroom.
32 Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away society”, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. Do you agree with this opinion, and what measures can you recommend to reduce this problem?
33 Select three of the following communication media, discuss its advantages and disadvantages, and tell which one is the most effective: film, books, radio, television.
34 随着技术的发展，人门的娱乐习惯改变了，而且减少了创造力。
Modern technology has influenced people’s entertaiment, making people less creative. Do you agree, or do you disagree?
35 有人认为科学家对社会的推动力很大，所以学科学的学生就该从政府得到财务支持，其他的，比如商业和语言，就不需要政府财务支持。同意否？
Some people think the scientist is very influention to the progression of society; those who study science, therefore, should get financial support from the government. Others who study business and languages, do not need financial support from the government. Do you agree? |
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