1. It is government's responsibility to provide financial support to old people after they retire or individuals should save money for themselves. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
2. Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, while others believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both sides of views and give your own idea.
3. Some people think that family is the most powerfulinfluence on child's development. Other people, however, believethat other influences(such as television, friends and musicetc.)influence more. Discuss both sides of views and give your own idea.
4. Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news on the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. When visiting foreign countries, some people think it is advantageous to learn their cultures and traditions. How do you think people can learn other cultures and traditions? Why do you think some people are interested in learning those traditions and cultures while others not?
7. Some people think secondary school students should learn international news as one of their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
8. City dwellers seldom socialize with their neighbors today and the sense of community has been lost. Why has this happened and how to solve this problem?
9. In many countries, traditional foods are replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10. Advertising is all around us, it is an unavoidable part of everyone's life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is negative. Do positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative sides?
