21. Some people think that by paying taxes they have made enough contribution to their society. Others think there are more responsibilities than paying taxes. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
22. Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country. Some people believe there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Which one do you think is more important than the others?
23. Some people think that men and women have different qualities and some jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
24. Nowadays, many charities and organisations have to publicise their activities by giving a name to a particular day, such as National Children's day for encouraging better treatment of children, National Non-smoking Day for encouraging people to give up smoking. How effective can these special days be?
25. Some people think that in modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each other. But others say that individuals are becoming more independent. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
26. Exposure to international media, such as TV, film and magazine, has a significant impact on the local culture. What do you think the impact has been? Do you agree that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
27. Some people think that governments should act to change the way individuals live, while others believe that people have the freedom to choose their own lifestyles. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
28. Some people think that national sports teams should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. business, companies). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
29. Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
30. Nowadays, people are encouraged to throw away and replace the goods that are not the latest models or latest fashion. Do the disadvantages of this phenomenon overweigh the advantages?
31. Some people think that pollution and damage of environment are resulting from a country’s developing and becoming richer, and this is hard to be avoided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
32. Machines are more and more used in modern society. Do you think the negative influences outweigh the positive ones on individual and society?
33. With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, people are no longer writing letters now. Some people think the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
34. Modern cities have good conditions in education and medicine. Some people say that all new teachers and doctors should be sent to rural areas to improve the local conditions. Others say people should go where they like. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
35. Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think the human nature produces crimes? And how can we prevent children from growing up to be criminals?