13. Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers make greater contribution. So they should be paid more than those sport and entertainment persons. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (职业)
14. Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference on people’s lives today. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (政府投资+科技)
15. Some people think that good health is the basic need of every human and it is not right for the medical care services to be run by profit-making companies. Do the disadvantages of private health care outweigh its advantages? (政府投资 vs 私营)
16. 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. (政府职能+生活)
17. Nowadays many developing countries are increasingly expanding their tourist industries. Is it a positive or negative development? (旅游)
18. 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? (经济)
19. 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? (男女差异)
20. 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? (文化)
21. Some people believe that news media is becoming more and more influential in people’s lives and that it is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (媒体)
22. Machines are more and more used in modern society. Do you think the negative influences outweigh the positive ones on individual and society? (科技)
23. Society would benefit from the ban on all forms of advertising because it may serve no useful purpose and can even be harmful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (广告)
24. 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? (环境保护)
25. Many animal species in the world are becoming extinct nowadays. Some people say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out, while others say we should concentrate more on problems of human beings. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (动物保护)
