1. Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to teach children to be a good citizen rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (教育)
2. Some people believe it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at primary school than secondary school. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (教育)
3. Schools should teach children academic subjects which will be useful in their future careers. Subjects such as music and sports are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (教育)
4. Some people believe that teenagers should learn all school subjects, while others claim that students should focus on the subjects that they are best at or that they are interested in. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (教育)
5. Some people think that younger people are not suitable for important positions in governments of countries. Others argue that younger people have new ideas in these positions. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. (教育+社会)
6. In many parts of the world, the incidence of crimes for young people is increasing. Why is this case happening? How should children or teenagers be punished? (教育+犯罪)
7. Traffic and housing problems in major cities would be solved by moving big companies, factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (城市发展)
8. Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve the poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than the financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (国际社会)
9. 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? (国家发展)
10. Traditional food is being replaced by international fast foods. This has negative effects on family and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (健康生活)
11. Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (保护传统)
12. The only way to improve the safety in our roads is to give much stricter punishment for driving offences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(交通)
