Some parents think advertising tells too much information about snacks and toys to
children. But companies think advertising also shows useful information. Discuss.
( 9/2)
Multi-cutural societies are mixtures of ethnic groups. To what extent do you
thing the advantages of multi-cultural societies outweigh the disadvantages?
( 8/26)
When we learn a language, we should also learn the cultures and lifestyles of
this country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?( 8/12)
Some people think muesums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain
people. Others think the pursose of museums is educate, not entertain. Discuss (
8/5)
Some people think earlier technology changed humans' lives more than recent
technology. Do you agree? ( 7/ 29, 2006)
Some people think students should live at home with their parents. Others think
children should live at school. Discuss.
There is not enough respect for the elderly people. What are the causes and
what problems does this phenomenon create? ( July 8, 2006)
Some people think students should go to private secondary schools. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? ( June 24, 2006)
The best way to solve environmental problems is to raise the price of fuel. To
what extent do you agree or disagree? ( June 17, 2006)
Some people think we should provide help for the local communities. Others
think we should give money and support to the national and international
organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. ( June 10, 2006)
Some people think we should ban animal experiments. Others think it is
necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion. ( May 27, 2006)
Some people think the advantages of international tourism outweigh its
disadvantages. To what extent do you agree? (May 20, 2006)
Some people think the housing shortage in big cities can only be solved by the
government. Do you agree or disagree? ( May 13, 2006 )
Some people believe that national sports teams who represent their country
should be financially supported by the government. Some other people think they
should be funded by non-governmental resources such as corporations and
individuals. Do you agree or disagree? ( April 29, 2006)
Some people think space travel such as landing on the moon is important. Others
think people will not remember this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
( April 8, 2006)
Long-distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses in many years
and pollutes the air. Some people think non-essential flights should be banned. To
what extent do you agree or disagree? ( March 25) Some people think schools should
only teach students academic knowledge. Others think they should also teach
students to judge what is right and wrong. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion. ( March 18, 2006)
Today many young people cannot find a job after they graduate from university.
What are the individual and social reasons for this phenomenon? (March 11, 2006)
There are many security measures in big cities today to reduce the crime rate.
To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (Feb. 25,
2006)
Long distance flight consumes natural resources and pollutes the air. Some
people think it should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ( Feb
18, 2006)
In many countries, the number of elderly people is increasing fast. To what
extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? ( Feb 11,2006)
Technology and science have great influence on our lives. But some people think
we should also value the work of artists such as musicians, painters and writers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? ( January 21, 2006)
There are many problems associated with mobile phones today. What are these
problems and to what extent do the advantages of mobile phones outweigh the
disadvantages? ( January 14, 2006)
Some people think we should keep all the money we earn and not pay tax to the
state. Do you agree or disagree? ( January 7, 2006)