谢振礼 托福写作范文(模糊归类15组)
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TOEFL Independent Writing Topics with Example Answers
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第一组 Environment, Pollution, Climate Change
16503 Companies and individuals, rather than the government, should pay to clean up pollution in
proportion to the amount of pollution they have produced.
15506 Modern agricultural methods damage the environment; however, providing food for the growing
population around the world is more important than protecting the environment.
14502 The government should focus its budget on environmental protection than on economic development.
13542 Many parts of the world are losing important resources, such as forests, animals or clean water.
Choose one resource that is disappearing and why it needs to be saved.
05472 Some people believe that the earth is being harmed or damaged by human activity. Others feel that
human activity makes the earth a better place to live.
05472 Many countries are paying attention to environmental problems, but the attention is not making
environmental situations better.
95176 It is important for the government to protect animals and wildness areas for the future generations.
05122 Discuss the climate change: causes, effects, solutions
第二组 Education, schools, Students, Teachers, Learning, Homework, Reading
16507 Should schools start later or earlier in the morning?
15548 Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students
to decide what to wear to school.
15545 A teacher's ability to relate with students is more important than excellent knowledge of the subject
being taught.
15510 The best way to improve the quality of education is to increase teachers' salaries.
14540 To improve the quality of education, universities should spend money on improving facilities (labs
and general equipment) rather than hiring famous teachers and paying higher salaries.
14507 All university students should be required to take history courses, no matter what field they specialize
in.
14505 It is more important for students to understand ideas and concepts than it is for them to learn facts.
13566 Some people think that reading books is more educational than watching movies. Other people think
that watching movies is more educational than reading books.
13565 Some students prefer to have their grades determined by numerous small assignments, whereas
others prefer to have their final grades determined by only a few large ones.
13551 Boys and girls should attend separate schools.
05471 In the past teachers had more influence on the young people than they do today.
05462 With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly.
05448 Some people think that the role of the university professors is to educate students, while others think
that university professors should focus on doing research.
05447 The best way for teachers to let students get interested in a subject is by explaining how that subject will help their lives outside of school.
05423 Reading that a student does on his or her own is as important, or even more important, than reading
that a student does because it is assigned by teachers.
05420 Whether or not a school can be successful solely depends on how many textbooks a school may have.
05409 Students are more interested in politics today than before.
05393 Parents should allow their children to make mistakes and let them learn from their mistakes.
05391 For a country's successful development, it is more important for the government to spend money on
the education of the ver young children (5 to 10 years old) than to spend money on universities.
05263 Should parents help children to do their work or encourage them to do their work independently?
05045 People attend college or university for many different reasons, for example, new experience, career
preparation, increased knowledge. What do you think that people attend college or university.
第三组 Lifestyles
16508 The advantages and disadvantages of living alone.
15553 It is better to be like others than to be different from others.
15534 It is better to finish a project completely and then do another project than do two or more projects
at the same time.
15527 The way a person is dressed is a good indication of his/her character or personality.
15520 Some people like to keep records or experiences by exposing photos on social networking sites.
Others do not like to keep such records.
14000 People who keep their rooms neat, tidy and organized are more likely to be successful in the future.
13593 Which do you feel is more important in life, security or freedom and independence?
13553 It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city.
05388 People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing.
第四组 Friends
16509 It is more important to keep old friends than to make new friends.
15550 It is better to make friends who are intelligent than with people who have a sense of humor.
(What do you want most in a friend--someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor,
or someone who is reliable?)
14550 It is impossible to be completely honest with your friends.
13589 Some people think that the family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people
think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. What do you think?
13540 Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having
friends who are similar to you.
05478 It is better to choose a friend with whom you have fun than to choose a friend that will help you when
you are in need.
05438 One can learn a lot about a person from the type of friends that person has.
05405 Two people can still be friends if one of them has money than the other does.
05397 Does competition with friends have negative effect on friendship?
05252 It is often not a good idea to move to a new city or a new country because of the loss of old friends.
第五组 Leaders
16506 When making a decision, the best leader should spend more time listening to others' ideas than
taking his/her own ideas.
05523 The most important characteristic for a politician or leader is good communication skill.
05485 An effective leader should make others feel that they are part of the decision making.
05282 Leadership comes naturally; one cannot learn to be a leader.
第六组 Health
05114 In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings.
Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule?
05451 Childhood obesity: causes, effects, solutions.
05159 In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this issue.
05041 Nowadays food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live?
05010 People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health?
第七组 Family Life (Parenting, Childhood, Adulthood, Families, Pets )
15555 It is better to be a child than to be an adult.
15551 The rules that the whole society expects young people to follow and obey are too strict.
14546 Parents must have strict rules if they want their children to be successful in life.
13599 Young people are less dependent on their parents today than in the past.
13597 Parents should allow their children to make their own choices rather than determine their
children's futures for them.
13508 It is easier raising children nowadays than 50 years before.
05463 A person's childhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are the most important
years of a person's life.
05439 Nowadays it is much easier to achieve success with help from one's family than in the past.
05398 The advice from grandparents has no use for their grandchildren because the world has changed
a lot in the past 50 years.
05322 People can take care of their family members better in big cities than in the countryside.
05250 Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their pets ( dogs, cats, birds,
and other animals) as members of the family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not?
05019 Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your
parents' generation?
第八组 People's behaviors
15556 The more money people have, the more they should give away to charity.
15552 People are less friendly now than people were in the past.
13574 Decisions can be made quickly or they can be made after careful thought. Some people think that
the decisions that people make quickly are always wrong.
13543 People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different clothes
influence the way people behave?
13567 One should never judge a person by external appearances.
13518 Games are as important for adults as they are for children.
13517 People often buy products not because they really need them but because other people have them.
13511 Which of the following do you think contributes the most to an enjoyable vacation?
--good food,
--good location,
--good friends to travel with.
13501 People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why?
05469 What are the qualities of a good neighbor?
05429 People are happier when finishing a difficult or challenging task than when finishing a simple and
easy task.
05382 Some people like to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year round. Others like to
live in areas where the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer?
95256 Children nowadays prefer electronic games to other games and toys. What is happening? Is it a
positive or negative development?
第九组 Work and Jobs
13562 It is better for children to choose jobs that are similar to their parents' jobs than to choose jobs that
are very different from their parents' jobs.
15530 People care more about public recognition than about money. Even if no more money is given,
public recognition still can make people work harder.
15515 Your job has more effect on your overall happiness than your social life does.
13520 The personal and work-related challenges that young people face today are not very different from
the challenges their parents and grandparents faced in the past.
13509 Colleagues are the people who work with us. In you opinion, what are the qualities of a good
colleague?
05479 What are some important qualities of a good boss or supervisor?
05475 Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which
would you prefer?
05413 For success in school and work, the ability to adapt or adjust to a changing condition or circumstance
is more important than having excellent knowledge of a job or in a field of study.
05342 Some jobs pay higher salaries to employees but require them to live far away from their families and
friends, while some jobs pay lower salaries but allow them to live closer to their families and friends.
05033 Is it more important to work with a group of people or to work independently?
第十组 Abstract Concepts ( Happiness, Creativity, Honesty, Experience, Patience, Success,)
15525 People can achieve happiness if they make others happy.
15523 Being creative, rather than planing carefully, may often come up with the best solution to a problem.
15518 People should state their honest opinions even though they know that other people will disagree with
their views.
15512 Good looks and good dresses are more important for success than good ideas.
15504 There are times when lying is acceptable.
15501 Only people who earn a lot of money are successful.
14541 People would be happier if they had fewer possessions.
13579 When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success. Do you agree
or disagree?
13578 People recognize a difference between children and adults. What events--experience and ceremonies--make a child an adult?
13513 Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that
success results from careful planning.
05464 Patience is usually not a good strategy, so we should take action rather than wait later.
05417 A problem shared is a problem solved.
05387 Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship.
05284 Experience is the best teacher.
05055 Competition is ultimately more beneficial than detrimental to society.
05053 To be successful in life, people take different attitudes when dealing with difficulties and opportunities.
Some people tend to be more optimistic while others tend to be more pessimistic. What do you think is the
better attitude?
第十一组 Progress
15513 Is progress always good?
15503 Is the world today better than it has ever been?
13561 Genetic engineering brings with it more dangers than benefits and should be banned worldwide.
05477 It is generally agreed that society benefits from the works of its members. Compare the contributions
of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society.
05465 Does progress reduce the number of problems in the world, or does solving old problems just lead to new ones? (Is progress always good?)
05410 Although science and technology will continue to improve, the most significant improvements for the quality of people's lives have already taken place.
05426 The most important problems affecting our society today can be solved within our lifetime.
第十二组 Media, Advertising, Movies, Celebrities
15517 In order for a business to succeed, money should be invested in advertising.
15509 People should know about events happening around the world even if they have little influence on
their daily lives.
13552 How television influences people's behaviors?
13526 Only movies that can teach us something about real life are worth watching.
13523 It is more fun to see a movie in the cinema with other people than to see a movie alone.
05428 Movies and television should always show the audience that good people are being rewarded and bad people are being punished.
05394 The opinions of celebrities, such as entertainers and athletes, are more important to the younger
people than they are to the older people.
05313 Television, newspapers, magazines and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as political and celebrities.
05288 The best way to learn about a foreign country is to read newspapers and magazines.
05058 Famous entertainers and athletes deserve more privacy than they have now. Do you agree or
disagree?
05129 Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are popular.
第十三组 Economy, Business, Investment
13595 Business people are motivated by only desire for money.
05401 The most important investment for a big company is to improve the efficiency and proficiency of its
employees.
05300 People should buy things made in their own country, even the price is higher than the same things
made elsewhere.
05132 Business should do anything they can to make a profit.
第十四组 Crime and Punishment
13592 Imposing tough sentences is widely believed to be the most appropriate way to deal with offenders.
This belief typically focuses on retribution instead of rehabilitation. Do you agree or disagree?
第十五组 Cultures, Traditions
13570 With the development of science and technology, some aspects of traditional cultures are being lost, so some people think that traditional cultures will be replaced by science and technology.
13547 Modern technology is creating a single world culture.
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IELTS Essay Topics with Subtitles
第1组 Art, Culture, Traditions, Old Buildings, Languages
>15819 Is traditional music more important than international music?
>15808 Is it necessary to travel to other countries in order to learn about their cultures?
>14824 Do we have to save the declining languages?
>13819 Public money should not be spent on supporting the arts but should rather be used to address other basic needs.
>13815 How important is it to maintain old buildings without being knocked down?
>08197 Should the government support funding for the arts or should the money be used for public health
and education?
>08075 Should young people follow traditions of their society or should they be free to behave as
individuals?
>08072 Why do you think that artists like writers, musicians, and painters still have value in the society?
>08054 Some people think that museums should entertain people while others believe that the purpose of
museums is to educate.
第2组 Crime and Punishment
>15829 Are most crimes caused by circumstances or committed by people who are bad by nature?
>14833 What are some of the problems associated with the use of illegal drugs like heroine and cocaine?
>14820 Should young people who commit serious crimes be punished in the same way as adults?
>13894 If children behave badly, their parents should accept responsibility and be punished.
>13802 Most criminals are set free once they finish theuir jail terms. Is the re-introduction of criminals in
society justified?
>08445 Some people think that more action should be taken to prevent crimes while others believe that
little could be done.
>08249 The news about violent crimes should not be reported in newspapers or on television.
>08124 Discuss death penalty (capital punishment).
>08067 Why do criminal programs and films on television have become so popular, and what are effects
on society?
第3组 Economics, Money, Society, Urbanization, and Globalization
>16811 Large shopping centers vs. small shops.
>16816 Is online shopping replacing shopping in stores?
>15821 Is a vertical city better than a horizontal city?
>14832 The advantages and disadvantages of using a credit card.
>14828 Why do more and more people want to buy famous brands with clothes, cars and other items?
>14815 Comparing countries by economic success and other factors.
>13864 Can natural resources substain ecnomic growth?
>14808 How to improve living standards in rural areas?
>14803 How does globalization affect the world's economies?
>13841 Will migration from the developing countries to the developed countries become a social and
political issue in the 21st century?
>13831 The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider (causes, effects and solutions).
>13827 Should secondly school children study international news as one of the school subjects?
>13822 Some countries encourage people to buy more and more while others believe that it is bad for
society.
>13821 Saving money is a good habit for an individual after retirement.
>13816 Today the quality of people living in big cities is becoming worse (causes, effects, solutions).
>08480 What are the key problems facing the world's large cities in the 21st century? What can be done
about these problems?
>08449 In the past, buildings reflected the culture of a society, but today all modern buildings look alike
and cities throughout the world are becoming more similar.
>08434 The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause problems to both places.
>08119 Spreading international companies and the increasing globalization produce positive effects to
everyone.
第4组 Education, Learning, Students' Behavior, and Teaching
>16801 Reading stories is better than watching television for children.
>15849 Should school children wear uniforms?
>15831 Should students learn practical skills in addition to traditional subjects?
>14838 Is it necessary for parents to teach children about money?
>14829 Should parents control children's behavior strictly?
>14819 Is education the single most important factor in the development of a country?
>13880 What are the benefits and drawbacks of distant learning?
>13858 Should the government or students pay for students' higher education?
>13855 The advantages of studying a foreign language in the country that language is spoken.
>13850 Is education a lifelong task?
>13845 Is punishment necessary to help children learn the distinction between right and wrong?
>13804 To become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, or do you think that teaching
capabilities can be developed with experience?
>08484 In some countries, parents expect their children to spend long time studying both in and after
school, and have less free time. Is this a positive or negative development?
>08483 Reading for pleasure can better develop imagination and language skills than watching television.
>08457 With the increasing use of mobile phones, fewer people tend to write letters. Some people believe
that letter-writing will disappear completely.
>08446 Computer skills should be included in the school subjects, in addition to three subjects--reading,
writing, mathematics.
>08443 To learn abstract reasoning is important because it enables students to apply what they learn in
complex ways.
>08433 Some people believe that children should do organized activities in their free time, while others
believe that children should be free to do what they want to do in their free time.
>08416 In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing
high school and starting university studies. (Advantages and disadvantages)
>08415 Teaching primary school students foreign languages has more advantages than disadvantages.
>08399 University education should be free for all students and fully supported by the government,
regardless of each student's financial background.
>08389 Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town, while others
believe that it is a waste of money since the public can use the Internet at home to obtain information.
>08289 Is it necessary to have a university education in order to have a successful life, or do you think
that it is not that important?
>08312 t is better for students to live away from home while studying at university than living at home
with parents.
>08280 Some subjects such as mathematics or philosophy are difficult for some students, so they
should take it as selective, not compulsory.
>08261 Must people study history to understand the present or do you think that history matters little
or nothing to people?
>08256 Children nowadays prefer electronic games to other games and toys. Why?
>08135 Computer games are supported by some families because of their advantages, while other
families are against them.
>08193 The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
>08126 Many people believe that teachers should teach students how to judge right from wrong and how
to behave, while others think that they should teach academic subjects.
>8105 Many people use punishment to teach the difference between right and wrong to kids. Is punishment necessary to help children learn the distinction between right and wrong?
>08103 Sex education in schools is only introducing conflicting ideas and confusing among immature
minds and should be immediately stopped.
>08071 Some people think that students work better if the teacher is strict, while others think that it is
better for students if the teacher has a friendly approach.
>08063 Full-time university students need to spend a lot of time on studying, but it is essential to get
involved in other activities.
>08035 More government money should be invested in teaching science than other subjects for the
country to develop and progress.
第5组 Environment, Pollution, and Climate Change
>15854 The consumption of natural resources (problems and solutions).
>15847 The recycling of waste materials.
>15833 Noise that people make should be strictly controlled?
>15832 The environment is sometimes damaged by tourists (problems and solutions).
>14834 Is taxing the polluting businesses the best way to tackle pollution?
>14821 Is the development of a country accompanies by pollution and environmental damage?
>14806 The use of fresh water should be controlled as a limited natural resource.
>13857 Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species.
>13838 Climate change is now an accepted threat to our planet, but there is not enough political action to
control pollution.
>08462 Wer have developed a "throw-away" society and we are filling the environment with many plastic
bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. What measures should be taken to combat the problem?
>08458 Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of one international organization instead of state or national governments.
>08100 Today foods travel thousands of miles from farms to consumers. Why? Is it a positive or negative
development?
>08098 Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. (Causes, effects, solutions)
>08095 Nowadays both scientists and tourists can go to remote natural environments such as South Pole.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
>8068 Many people say that companies and tour operators should pay th bills for cleaning up pollution,
instead of the government.
>08046 It is natural process of animal species to become extinct and therefore there is no reason why people should stop this from happening.
第6组 Family and Children
>16804 More parents raising grandkids: positive vs. negative.
>15826 Should the government pay mothers who spend more of their time raising children?
>15824 Why do many husbands choose to stay at home and take care of their children?
>14848 Should working men and women share evenly household chores and caring for children?
>14804 Boys are most influenced by fathers and girls are most influenced by mothers.
>13876 Are families today as close as they used to be?
>13846 Should the government intervene in the rights of individuals with regard to family planning?
>08340 In some countries, men and women are having children later in life. (causes and effects)
>08205 Nowadays people spend little time doing things together, such as eating together at the same table. What are the reasons that parents spend less time with their children?
>8131 People's character is influenced by environment rather than genetics. Discuss.
>08097 Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared to deal with the
problems of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy families.
>08093 In some parts of the world, there is an increasing number of people trying to find out the history of
their families. Why? Is this trend a positive or negative development?
第7组 Health, Food, and Sport
>16810 Childhood obesity (causes and effects).
>15846 Should people turn to vegetarianism?
>15822 Should shops be not allowed to sell foods and drinks that are harmful to people's health?
>15811 Should the advertising of certain food products that cause overweight be banned?
>14805 Do you think that fittest and strongest individuals can achieve great success in sports or that
success is much related to the mental attitude?
>13807 Smoking tobacco like other dangerous drugs should be outlawed (illegal).
>08453 Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective and at worst they may be dangerous.
>8403 The aging population of more developed countries are going to cause social and economic problems
for society in the future.
>8396 Many countries spend a lot of money on preparing competitors to take part in major international
events such as the Olympics and th World Football Cup games. Some people argue that it would be better
to spend this money on encouraging children to take u sporting activities from a young age.
>08395 Public money should be spent on promoting healthy lifestyle rather than on curing illness.
>08283 Do you think that the price increase of fattening foods will solve the problem of people's overweight?
>8191 The increase in food production owes much to the use of improved fertilizers and better machinery,
but some people think that this has a negative impact on human health and community.
>08114 Some people claim that using tobacco has brought several social problems and smoking should be
banned.
>08066 The aging population of more developed countries may cause social and economic problems for
society in the future, especially for the younger generation.
>08061 In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, or animal products for
clothing and medicine.
>08034 In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. What are the positive and
negative effects?
第8组 Media and Advertising
>16812 Will newspapers die or survive?
>16802 The influence of advertising: positive vs. negative.
>13836 Are famous people, such as movie stars and popular music singers, treated fairely by the media?
>13824 Do parents or the media have a greater influence on children?
>08474 Advertisements directed by junk food and toy companies have an adverse effect on young children
and their families.
>08425 Advertising will discourage people from being different individuals.
>08341 In some countries, television programs are transmitted day and night. Positive or negative?
>08298 Advertising usually encourages consumers to buy a product or service in quantity rather than
promoting its quality.
>08251 Reports on the media have no connections with people's lives. Therefore, it is a waste of time
reading newspapers or watching television news programs.
>08134 Some people think that advertising is good for economy, while others say that it can cause people
to desire something unnecessary or completely useless.
>08099 Even though people read the news using the Internet nowadays, newspapers still are an important
source of information for the general public.
>08094 Discuss the good things and bad things about advertising.
>08076 Radio will no longer be able to hold its presence as television and the Internet will replace it very
soon.
>08059 Nowadays consumers are faced with the advertisements from competing companies. To what
extent do you agree that consumers are influenced by advertisements. What measures should be taken to
protect consumers?
第9组 People's Attitudes about Life, Money and Success
>15805 Should a person's worth be judged according to social status and material possessions?
>15803 Do people enjoy a better lifestyle today than in the past?
>15802 Is ambition positive or negative?
>15801 Can success be measured in other ways than money and material possessions?
>14844 Are celebrities good or bad examples to young people?
>14837 Does money bring happiness or is having too much money a problem?
>14836 Are people more dependent on one another today than in the past?
>14835 Does success come from hard work and determination or from money and appearance?
>14823 Is a good memory an important requirement for success?
>13856 People in developing countries are happier than before while people in developed countries are
no happier than they used to be.
>13854 The development of modern technology has made people's life more complex, so people should
choose to have a simple life without using tchnology.
>13868 Why in some countries people are attracted to fashion, such as clothing and hairstyle?
>13849 What are the common factors that cause people to fail?
>13848 If you were given to change, what changes should be implemented in the 21st century in order to
make the world a better living place?
>13839 When people do not succeed, it may be that the desire is not strong enough.
>08467 Some people prefer planning for the future why others prefer to focus on the present.
>08466 Why people do not visit museums in their local areas?
>08461 Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Others, however,
believe that scientists have the greatest influence on our lives.
>08436 Many people glorify and enthusiastically talk about human virtues and morality and yet few of
them live up to them.
>08432 Some people have ambitious dreams and always keep following them, but others always focus on
realistic goals and try to achieve them. Which is better?
>08422 In many countries, there is a mixture of people from different cultures and ethnic groups. Is this
a positive or negative development?
>08418 Young people have too much freedom and do not pay enough attention to older people's advice.
>08297 Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding changes, while others
think that change is a good thing.
>08260 An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is no longer a sense of
community. (Causes, solutions)
>08190 Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other
celebrations is a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and
the society.
>08092 Seeing live events is better than watching the same events on television at home.
>08077 Many shops work 24 hours a day 7 dad a week. Is it a good idea? Compare different views of
shop workers, customers and the whole society.
>08073 Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not set a
good example.
>08026 Richness is an important factor in helping people.
第10组 Technology, Science, Communication, computer games, and the Internet
>15807 With the increasing use of mobile phones, people are losing the ability to communicate face to face.
>14849 Is the increasing use of robots a positive or negative development?
>14845 Mobile phones and the Internet play an important role in the way people relate to one another.
>14810 In 2050 will the study process be completely computerized and will teachers still have a role?
>13896 Suggest ways to encourage old people to use mobile phones and new technology.
>13891 Should we worry about the effect of the Internet on social interaction or should we see the
Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide?
>13873 Using a computer everyday can have negative effects on children.
>13871 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy.
>13863 Will computers become more intelligent than humans?
>13810 What areas of progress the human race has made and what else areas we have not developed?
>08408 Private companies that support and carry out scientific research are spending more than
governments. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
>08400 Money for postgraduate research is limited, and therefore financial support from the government
should be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects.
>08325 Many children these days have their own mobile phones. What are the advantages and
disadvantages?
>08293 In the past 20 years there have been significant developments in the information technology (IT),
for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. Some people think that in the future this
will have more negative than positive effects.
>08273 Earlier technological development brought more beneficial changes to the life of ordinary people
than the modern technological development does.
>08036 Films and computer games with violence are very popular in the world. Are they harmful or
harmless?
第11组 Travel, Tourism, and Transport
>16805 Does tourism save or destroy culture?
>13875 With the costs of international travel decreasing, what are the advantages of increasing tourism?
>13869 Does tourism benefit the poorest?
>08424 Is it a positive or negative development, now that it is more convenient for people to travel to
other countries.
>08423 In order to improve safety on our roads, more severe punishments should be established.
>08389 Some museums charge visitors for admission while others are free.
>08321 In many towns and cities, the high volume of road traffic has been a problem. (causes, effects,
and solutions)
>08285 Should the government encourage people to use buses and trains instead of using their own cars?
第12组 Work and Jobs
>15844 The importance for young people to choose their career.
>15835 The impact on children moving with their families to other countries because of work.
>15814 Are young employees more valuable than older employees?
>15828 Is it better for people to be unemployed than to be employed with a job they do not enjoy?
>14847 Why people working in sports and entertainment earn much more money than professionals
like doctors or teachers?
>13877 Are universities producing more graduates than needed?
>13844 Are some certain jobs suitable for men and some certain jobs suitable for women?
>08459 In many countries there is a growing trend that employees are allowed to work from home
without having to go to the workplace. What are the effects of this trend on individuals as well as on
society?
>08442 In our time, specialists of all kinds are highly rated, but we need more generalists--people who
can provide broad perspectives.
>08380 A large number of young people are leaving school but cannot find a job. What problems will
the youth unemployment cause for individuals as well as for society as a whole?
>08316 The main purpose for people who have jobs is for money rather than social status.
>08296 Job satisfaction is far less important than job security in the modern workplace.
>08290 Should teenagers be required to do unpaid community work in their free time?
>08230 Some people think that they should work for the same job fior a life time, while others say that they
should change their jobs at least once in their career.
>08090 Nowadays it is widely accepted that social skills are as important as good qualifications.
>08062 People aim to achieve the balance between their work and lives, but few achieve it. why?
