Tổng hợp đề writing IELTS từ 2005-2015

Tổng hợp đề writing IELTS 2005

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2005年1月8日

People need news nowadays, but some people doubt that the news reported by the journalists is true. To what extent do you believe in journalists? What qualities do you think a journalist should have?

2005年1月15日

Some people say students should be organized into groups to study. Others argue students should be made to study alone. What is your opinion?

2005年1月22日

Crimes committed by young people are increasing in major cities throughout the world. Discuss the causes and how to solve this problem?

2005年2月5日

Modern technology, such as fertilizers and machinery, can provide us with cheap food. However, it also has negative effects on people’s health. What is your opinion?

2005年2月19日

Leisure is a growing industry. People no longer entertain themselves as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2005年2月26日

People can go to shop, bank, and work with computers. But the danger is that people are getting isolated and losing some social skills. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?

2005年3月5日

Some people think visitors to other countries should imitate local customs and behavior. Some people disagree with the opinion, arguing that the host country should welcome cultural difference. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2005年3月12日

Education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and well-beings of societies. What should education consist of to fulfill these functions?

2005年3月19日

Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe that it is the only way to help traditions to remain in the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2005年4月2日

Pressure on school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to work hard when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2005年4月9日

Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2005年4月16日

The advantages brought about the spread of English as a global language will outweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

2005年5月14日

Some school leavers go to travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Discuss disadvantages and advantages for their studies.

2005年5月21日

People are optimistic about the 21st century and many of them think it is a good opportunity to find positive changes in future. How do you think of their optimism? What would you like to change in the 21st century?

2005年5月28日

University has put the training needed in workplace in its education. But many people argue university should teach for its own sake regardless of what employers might ask. What is your opinion on this issue?

2005年6月11日

Modern buildings have changed the appearance of cities and towns. Some people argue we should build all buildings in traditional styles to protect the cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2005年6月18日

Sending criminals to prison is not the effective method to deal with them. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2005年6月25日

Some people think that news media have become much more influential in people’s lives today and that this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2005年7月9日

Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but others believe it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2005年7月16日

Many people work at home using modern technology today. Some people think only workers benefit from it, not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2005年7月23日

The media should not report details of crimes to the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2005年8月6日

Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away society”, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend to solve this problem?

2005年8月13日

Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think the human nature produces crimes? And how can we prevent children from growing up to be criminals?

2005年8月20日

Some people suggest when people move to a new country they should accept the new culture as their own. Others believe they should keep their own culture. What is your opinion?

2005年9月3日

Children who are brought up in families which do not have a great amount of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2005年9月10日

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？

2005年9月17日

Some people argue that animals should not be used in experiments while others hold a supportive view. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2005年10月15日

Modern cities have good conditions in education and medicine. Some people say that all new teachers and doctors should be sent to rural areas to improve the local conditions. Others say people should go where they like. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2005年10月22日

The speeding up of life in areas such as travel and communications is negatively affecting the society at every level — individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2005年10月29日

Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries has positive effects. Others say it would lead to the loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2005年11月12日

The international trade has made it possible for many goods to be transported to other countries, such as dairy products. Some people think it is not good because of the long distance. Do you think whether the benefits overweigh the drawbacks?

2005年11月19日

Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2005年11月26日

Public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their limited money on expensive hi-tech media such as software, video, or DVD. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2005年12月3日

Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out. People today have noticed this problem, but few actions are taken. Why do you think people do little about it, and what do you suggest to solve this problem?

2005年12月10日

Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2005年12月17日

The purpose of a building is more important than looking beautiful. Architects should not worry about designing a building as works of art. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年1月7日

People believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年1月14日

There are social, medical, and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of the mobile phone?

2006年1月21日

At present, science has been developing at a high speed, but people still have a high opinion of artists. What can the arts tell us of the life that science cannot?

2006年2月11日

In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?

2006年2月18日

Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年2月25日

More and more measures to improve the security in the urban area have been introduced because of the increased crime. Do the benefits of the measures outweigh the drawbacks?

2006年3月11日

In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.

2006年3月18日

Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students how to judge right and wrong and how to behave well. Some say that teachers should only teach students about academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006年3月25日

Long distance flight uses more fuel than cars and brings pollution to the environment. We should discourage non-essential flight rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年4月8日

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?

2006年4月22日

Some people consider that history is of little or no use to us. Others believe that studying history helps us to know the present. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2006年4月29日

Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. business, companies). Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006年5月13日

The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences, and only government action can solve the problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年5月20日

Do the problems brought about from international travel outweigh the advantages?

2006年5月27日

Some people believe that the use of animals for experimentation purposes is cruel. However, others think it is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2006年6月10日

Some people prefer to provide help or support directly to the local community. Others prefer to give money to national or international charitable organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2006年6月17日

The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年6月24日

Some people think that students benefit from going to private secondary schools; others feel that private secondary schools have a negative effect on society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006年7月8日

In many countries, insufficient respect is shown to older people. What are the reasons and what problems does it cause to the society?

2006年7月22日

It is better for students to live with their parents at home rather than in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

2006年7月29日

Some people think that the earlier technology has changed our life more than the recent technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年8月5日

Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Others think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2006年8月12日

When you learn a language, you should also learn the cultures and lifestyles of this country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年8月26日

Multi-cultural societies, which are a mixture of different ethnic people, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年9月2日

There are many advertisements directed at children, such as snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents argue that children are under pressure. Advertisers claim that the advertisements provide useful information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006年9月16日

Some people think that the government should decide the subject for students to study in university. Others believe that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006年9月23日

It is suggested that all the young adults should be required to undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community. Does this bring more benefits or more drawbacks to young adults and the community?

2006年10月14日

Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to teach children to be a good citizen or worker rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年10月21日

Countries are much more interesting and develop more quickly when their population includes a mixture of different nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年10月28日

As most people spend a majority part of their adult life in work, job satisfaction is an important part of individual well-being. What are the factors that contribute to the job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction of all workers?

2006年11月4日

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?

2006年11月18日

Should international news be included into secondary school subjects or is it a waste of time? Give your opinion.

2006年11月25日

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?

2006年12月2日

Throughout history, male leaders often led our societies to be full of violence and conflict. If women governed the world, our society would be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

2006年12月9日

More and more modern buildings change the character and appearance of the cities and towns. Some people think that we should build all new buildings in the traditional style to protect cultural identities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006年12月16日

Some people think that personal happiness is directly related to economic success. Others believe that happiness depends on other factors. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2007年1月6日

The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes of these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.

2007年1月13日

University has put the training needed in workplace in its education. But many people argue university should teach for its own sake regardless of what employers might ask. What is your opinion on this issue?

2007年1月20日

Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but others believe it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2007年2月3日

Individuals can do nothing to improve environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年2月10日

Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年3月3日

Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2007年3月10日

With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, people are no longer writing letters now. Some people think the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How do you think about the importance of writing letters?

2007年3月22日

Traditional arts civilized a nation. Do you think government should subsidize musicians, artists, actors or drama companies? What should the government do?

2007年3月31日

It is now possible to perform everyday tasks, such as banking, shopping, as well as business transactions without meeting people face to face. What are the possible effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a whole?

2007年4月14日

Society would benefit from the ban on all forms of advertising because it may serve no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年4月21日

Consumers are influenced by advertising to a great extent. In what ways do you think people are influenced and what measures should be taken to regulate advertising?

2007年4月28日

Air transport is increasingly used to export fruit and vegetables to some countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people believe that this is good, while others think this is not justified. What is your opinion?

2007年5月12日

Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school program (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship of neighborhood or teaching sports to children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年5月19日

Computer is more and more important to education. Discuss in which areas computer is more important and in which areas teachers are more important.

2007年6月2日

Nowadays many developing countries are increasingly expanding their tourist industries. Why is the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

2007年6月9日

Some people prefer to provide help or support directly to the local community. Others prefer to give money to national or international charitable organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2007年6月16日

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?

2007年7月7日

In some countries, schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects, while in other countries, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. For today’s world, which system is more appropriate?

2007年7月14日

Lectures were used in the past as an old way of teaching a large number of students. As new technology is now available for education, some people suggest that there is no justification for lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年7月21日

Our planet is facing many problems in the world. The good relationship between different countries would become more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年8月11日

The range and quality of food have been changed by the advances in science and technology. Some people think that the food has been improved, while others do not think so. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2007年8月18日

Should we invent a new language for people from different countries to use for international communication? Do you think there are more benefits or more problems with it?

2007年8月25日

Some people say that it is the responsibility for the individuals to save money for their own care when they retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年9月8日

The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce these problems, should people be discouraged from using cars?

2007年9月22日

Higher education is funded in several ways: all costs of higher education are paid by the government; all costs are paid by the students; all costs are paid by students with a government loan which must be repaid after graduation. What are the benefits of these ways and which one is the best?

2007年10月13日

Nowadays, some employers think formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences or personal qualities when looking for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

2007年10月20日

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?

2007年10月25日

Some people think the only purpose of prison is to punish crimes. Others think it has other functions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2007年11月3日

Governments should pay the course fees for everyone who wants to study at university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年11月15日

Nowadays, people are encouraged to throw away and replace the goods that are not the latest models or latest fashion. Do the disadvantages of a throw-away society overweigh the advantages?

2007年11月17日

Advertising aimed at children has lots of negative effects on children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年11月24日

Some people think that giving aids to poorer countries has more negative impacts than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2007年12月1日

We are now living in a throw-away society. What are the causes and what problems it may cause?

2007年12月8日

Some people believe that the main aim of university education is to help graduates find better jobs, while others think that university education has much wider benefits for individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2007年12月13日

Many species of plants and animals are declining in the world. Give possible reasons and offer solutions.

2007年12月15日

More images of disasters and violence are shown on TV news programs. Discuss the reasons and what are the effects on the individual and the society?

2008年1月10日

Some people think it is good for children to spend time on TV, video, and computer games. Others believe that TV, video and computer games have negative effects on children’s development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2008年1月12日

Some people think the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentence. Others, however, think there are better alternative ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2008年1月19日

The old generations often hold traditional ideas about the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for young people to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年1月26日

In countries (where there is high unemployment) most pupils should be offered only primary education; there is no point in offering secondary education to those who will have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年2月2日

Some people think that we can use animals in any way for the benefits of human beings. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2008年2月14日

Now big cities have many problems. What are these problems? Do you think the government should encourage city residents to move to small cities and towns?

2008年2月16日

“Tomorrow is the most important thing in life.” How important is it for individuals and countries to think for future rather than focusing on the present?

2008年2月23日

In some countries, it is possible to buy a wide variety of foods which have been transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?

2008年3月1日

Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance of education. Which two subjects do you think are the most important and which one is the least important?

Subjects: Literature, Sports, Mathematics, Economy, Physics, History, Music, Geography, Philosophy, Foreign languages

2008年3月8日

The number of cars keeps increasing, and road systems should be expanded. Some people think the government should cover all the costs. Others believe the users should pay for it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2008年3月13日

People should look after their health as a duty to the society they live in rather than only for their own personal benefit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年3月29日

Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government of a country to ensure a healthy lifestyle for its people, while others believe that individuals should be free to make decisions for their lifestyles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2008年4月5日

Long distance flight uses more fuel than cars and brings pollution to the environment. We should discourage non-essential flight rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年4月12日

More and more people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with their families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects on family and society as a whole?

2008年4月19日

Figures show that some countries have an ever increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. What do you think the current and future effects of this may be for those countries?

2008年4月24日

Teachers used to convey information, but now with wide resources of information, there is no role for teachers to play in modern education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年5月10日

Children can learn effectively by watching television. They should be encouraged to watch television regularly both in school and at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年5月22日

The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of the advertising but not the real need of the whole society in which they sell. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

2008年5月31日

Some people think that the fittest and strongest individual and team can achieve success in sports, while others believe that success depends on mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2008年6月5日

Some people think that university students should only study one special subject. Others think that universities should encourage students to study a range of subjects in addition to a special area. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

2008年6月14日

Many people think that cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people the freedom to travel further. However, others think that this leads to environmental problem, and so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

2008年6月21日

Some people think that children should obey rules and do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Others believe that children controlled very much are not well-prepared for their adult lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2008年6月28日

Mobile phones and the Internet are very useful for old people. However, this section of population is the fewer users of mobile phones and the Internet. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful to the old people? How can the old people be encouraged to use this new technology?

2008年7月5日

Some people believe that theoretical subjects (such as mathematics, philosophy and economics) should not be taught in universities because universities should focus on practical subjects (such as marketing, computer programming, and accounting). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年7月12日

Some people support the development in agriculture such as factory farming and scientific creation of new types of fruits and vegetables. Others oppose this view and support other developments. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2008年7月24日

Some people think that in modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each other. But others say that individuals are becoming more independent. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2008年7月26日

Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environmental protection, while others believe more benefits have been brought to international business. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2008年8月9日

In some countries, the governments encourage industries and businesses to move out from large cities to regional areas. Do you think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

2008年8月16日

Detailed descriptions of crimes are often given in the newspaper or on TV. Some people think it has bad consequences on the society and so should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年8月21日

Some people think that international travel makes them prejudiced rather than broad-minded. Give reasons why people fail to benefit from travel and how to improve the understanding of countries you visit.

2008年8月30日

Some people believe that students should study in groups. Others think that they should study alone. What are the benefits of studying in groups and studying alone? Which way is more effective?

2008年9月6日

Once children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年9月13日

Some people believe that it is important to protect the environment, but they make no efforts on it. Why is it so? What actions should be taken to protect the environment?

2008年9月18日

Sending criminals to prison is not the effective method to deal with them. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2008年9月27日

Poor students or students who come from rural areas often find it difficult to have access to university education. Some people think universities should make it especially easy for them to study. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2008年10月11日

Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2008年10月23日

Many people can now study at home through distance-learning programs via Internet or television. But some people say this kind of education can not be compared to attending a college. What is your opinion?

2008年10月25日

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?

2008年11月8日

Fashion has become more and more important when people choose clothes. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2008年11月15日

More and more people choose to work at home and students study from home as the development of computer technology makes it more convenient and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2008年11月20日

International travel has become much cheaper, and there are more and more tourists. Do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh the disadvantages?

2008年11月29日

Some people think modern games can help children to develop a wide range of skills, but others argue that traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. What is your opinion?

2008年12月4日

In a global economy, many goods, including what we use on a daily basis, are transported from other counties in a long distance. To what extent do you think its benefits exceed its drawbacks?

2008年12月6日

Memorization of information by frequent repetition (rote learning) plays a role in many education systems. Does the usefulness outweigh the limitations?

2008年12月13日

Some people believe that a country can benefit a lot from university education. Others believe that sending a large number of young students to go to university leads to unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

2008年12月20日

Nowadays, many charities and organizations have to publicize their activities by giving a name to a particular day, such as National Children’s day for encouraging treatment of children, National Non-smoking Day for encouraging people to give up smoking. Why do these charities and organizations do so? How effective can these special days be?

2009年1月10日

Some people believe that a range of technology available has increased the gap between rich people and poor people, but others believe it has opposite effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2009年1月15日

Students at school and university learn far more from lessons with their teachers than other sources (for example, Internet and television). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年1月17日

Now because of the improved technology in communication and transport, people in some countries can choose to live and work anywhere they want. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

2009年2月7日

Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve 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?

2009年2月12日

Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems. Some people say that a simpler way of life will protect the environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2009年2月21日

Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals to deal with, while others think that the problems cannot be solved unless individuals take some actions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2009年2月28日

Some people believe that the best way to improve public health is to increase the number of public sports facilities. Others believe that it has little effects and need other measures. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2009年3月5日

Newspapers have become an enormous influence on people’s ideas and opinions. Why is the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

2009年3月7日

Many people think that music plays an important role in society. Others, however, believe that music is simply a form of entertainment for individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2009年3月14日

More and more students are choosing to study in another country for higher education. Do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?

2009年3月21日

The government should spend money on promoting a healthy lifestyle to prevent illness rather than on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年4月4日

Nowadays people live in the society where consumer goods are relatively cheaper to buy. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

2009年4月18日

If a product is good or if it meets people’s needs, people will buy it. Therefore, advertising is unnecessary and nothing more than a form of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年4月25日

Some people think that computers and the internet are important for children’s study, but others think that students can learn more effectively in schools and with teachers. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2009年4月30日

Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Others think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

2009年5月9日

Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects, while others say that students should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find interesting. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

2009年5月16日

People who read books have developed more imagination and language skills than those who watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年5月21日

A hundred years ago, people thought that the human race was steadily improving in every area of life. Now it seems this is not certain in that situation. In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays? In which areas do you think we still need to make progress?

2009年5月30日

Fossil fuels (e.g. coal, oil and natural gas) are the main sources of energy in many countries. However, in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind power and solar power) is encouraged. Is this a positive or negative development?

2009年6月13日

After criminals are set free, some of them continue to commit crimes. Why do you think this is the case? Provide solutions.

2009年6月20日

Some people think that all school students should learn a foreign language. Others think that a student should not be required to learn a foreign language if he or she does not have the talent for it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2009年6月27日

Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

2009年7月4日

The government should finance scientific research rather than less useful research. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年7月11日

Companies and individuals, instead of the government, should pay for the clean up of the pollution they have produced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年7月23日

People are optimistic about the 21st century and many of them think it is a good opportunity to find positive changes in future. How do you think of their optimism? What would you like to change in the 21st century?

2009年7月25日

Nowadays sending children to boarding schools is becoming increasingly popular. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive development?

2009年8月8日

The development of technology changes the way people interact with each other. In what ways does technology affect the types of relationships people make? Is it a positive or negative development?

2009年8月13日

The subjects and lesson contents are decided by the authorities such as the central government. Some people argue that teachers should make the decision. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年8月22日

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?

2009年8月29日

In the past, people used to travel to see the difference from their home country. However, the sceneries in places around the world seem similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages?

2009年9月5日

Some people think that a large proportion of young people should go to university; however, others think that we should encourage them to become car mechanics, builders etc to meet the needs of the community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2009年9月12日

Caring for children is probably the most important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take childcare training courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年9月17日

Some people think that lawbreakers should be sent to prison. However, others think that better talents among those should be made to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2009年9月26日

In some countries some school leavers are choosing to work or travel for a period of time between finishing high school and attending university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for their decision.

2009年10月8日

Family has a great influence in children’s development. However, the outside influences play a bigger part in children’s life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年10月10日

An increase in the production of consumer goods results in the damage to the natural environment. Why is the case? What can we do to solve this problem?

2009年10月24日

Some people think the function of university education is to prepare students for employment, but others believe university education can offer many other functions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2009年10月31日

The environmental problem in the world cannot be solved by ordinary people, and governments and large companies should be responsible for this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年11月7日

The rate of crime committed by teenagers is increasing throughout the world. Discuss the possible reasons and give suggestions on how to solve the problem.

2009年11月14日

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?

2009年11月19日

Some people think that introducing new technology can improve people’s quality of life in the developing countries. However, others believe that free education should be offered. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2009年11月21日

Individuals and countries cannot help everyone who needs help in the world, so we should be only concerned about our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年12月3日

Some people tend to take temporary jobs, for they have the time to do other things. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

2009年12月5日

Nowadays, people always throw the old things away when they buy new things. Some people claim that the broken things should be repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects the phenomenon leads to?

2009年12月12日

Recently some people can work from home using modern technology. Some think this only benefits the workers, but not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2009年12月19日

Crime is a problem all over the world and there is nothing to do to prevent it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2010年1月9日

Some people believe that charity organizations should give aid to those in greatest need, wherever they live. Other people believe that charity organizations should concentrate on the people in their own country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2010年1月14日

In today’s world, it is private companies rather than governments who pay for and carry out most scientific research. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?

2010年1月23日

The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider. The rich is richer and the poor is even poorer. Discuss what problem could this situation cause and what measures should be taken to address them.

2010年1月30日

There is a general increase of anti-social behavior and a lack of respect to others. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

2010年2月6日

Air travel only benefits the richest people. The majority of people receive no advantages from the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2010年2月11日

Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2010年2月20日

Many countries aim to improve living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?

2010年2月27日

Some people hold that technological progress in the last 100 years has brought negative effects on the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2010年3月6日

People’s life expectancy is longer than before. What are the possible effects of longer living on individuals and the society?

2010年3月18日

Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, others think zoos are useful to protect rare animals. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

2010年3月20日

Machines are more and more used in modern society. Do you think the negative influences outweigh the positive ones on individual and society?

2010年3月27日

Studies suggest that children spend more and more time on watching TV than they did in the past and spend less time on doing active or creative things. Why do you think this is the case? What measures can be used to solve the problem?

2010年4月10日

Some people think that the recent increase in cheap air travel has brought many benefits, but others believe that this development has drawbacks for the environment and world’s resources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2010年4月15日

Some people think that men and women have different qualities and so some jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2010年4月17日

Some people think that governments should act to change the way individuals live, while others believe that they should choose the way themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2010年4月24日

It is suggested that everyone should have their own car, TV and fridge. Do you think the disadvantages of this development overweigh the advantages?

2010年5月8日

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?

2010年5月15日

Many people use distance-learning programs (study material post, TV, Internet…) to study at home, but others think it can not bring the benefits as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2010年5月20日

Some people think that children should obey the rules that parents and teachers want them to do. Others think that less control will help children deal with adult life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

2010年5月29日

Many young people today leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to encourage a positive attitude to learning in young people?

2010年6月5日

Students from poor families and rural areas often find it difficult to get access to university education, so people think universities should make it especially easy for students from these backgrounds to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2010年6月17日

Air travel and telecommunications help make the world have more contact. To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from increased contact and closer relationships brought about by international tourism and business?

2010年6月19日

An increasing number of people frequently changed their jobs or places of residence in their lives. Is it a passive or negative development?

2010年6月26日

Some people think that international travel makes them prejudiced rather than broad-minded. Give reasons why people fail to benefit from traveling and how to improve the understanding of countries you visit.

2010年7月10日

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.

2010年7月15日

Some people think adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while others think they should learn from teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2010年7月17日

The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and how to solve these problems?

2010年7月31日

University students should pay all the cost of their studies because university education benefits the students themselves rather than the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2010年8月5日

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?

2010年8月14日

Major cities in the world are growing fast, along with their problems. What are the problems that young people living in cities are facing with due to the continued growth of cities? What are the reasons and how to solve the problems?

2010年8月21日

Nowadays, many charities and organizations have to publicize their activities by giving a name to a particular day, such as National Children’s day for encouraging treatment of children, National Non-smoking Day for encouraging people to give up smoking. Why do these charities and organizations do so? How effective can these special days be?

2010年8月28日

City planners have located schools, homes, shops, offices in specific areas which may be widely separated from each other. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

2010年9月4日

Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer the work call and home call at any place or 7 days a week. Do you think this development brings us more positive effects or negative effects on both individuals and the society?

2010年9月11日

Some people think it is necessary to use animals for testing medicines intended for human use. Others, however, think it is cruel to do that. Discuss both these views and give you own opinion.

2010年9月25日

A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 spend too much time watching television or playing video games. How does the problem affect the children, their families and the society? What measures can be taken to control it?

2010年10月9日

Some countries have introduced a law to limit working hours for employees. How can this law be introduced? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2010年10月14日

In some countries, it is illegal for employers to reject someone applying for a job for his or her age. What do you think about it? Is this a positive or negative development?

2010年10月23日

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?

2010年10月30日

Some people think that by paying taxes they have made enough contribution to their society. Others think there are more responsibilities than paying taxes. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

2010年11月4日

Some parents need to spend time on reading or telling stories to children, while others think children can read through a variety of sources, such as book, TV and Internet by themselves. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2010年11月6日

Everybody should stay in school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2010年11月20日

Some people think people have benefited from modern communication technology, while others think some people have not benefited at all. To what extent do you agree or

disagree?

2010年11月27日

In some countries, small town-centre shops are out of business because people are driving to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to shops, and so more and more people buy cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?

2010年12月4日
Public museums and art galleries are not needed because people could see historical objects and works by using computers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2010年12月11日
Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people’s health. Some say the way to ask people to eat less fast food is to educate them, while others say education does not work. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

2010年12月16日
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations by others in the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?

2010年12月18日
Some people think typical teaching of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050. Do you agree or disagree?

2011年1月8日
Some people think that robots are very important to human’s future development, while others think they are dangerous and have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2011年1月15日
Nowadays, some workplaces tend to employ equal numbers of men and women workers. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2011年1月22日
Nowadays some individuals behave in an anti-society way, such as committing a crime. In general, it is the society to blame. What causes the anti-social behaviours of individuals? Who should be responsible for dealing with it?

2011年1月27日
Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, while other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on TV and the Internet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2011年2月12日

Tourism is an excellent way to develop a country, but it can also cause harm. How can countries ensure that tourism benefits the development.

2011年2月17日
Some people think that creative artists should be supported financially by the government of their county, while others believe that they should find financial support from other sources instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2011年2月19日
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2011年2月26日

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?

2011年3月5日

Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save languages with few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2011年3月10日

Some think that children should start school as early as possible, while others believe that they should start school at the age of seven.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2011年3月12日

Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?

2011年3月19日

Around the world, more adults can work from home and more children can study from home as computer technologies become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2011年4月2日

Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further.  However, others think this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss the both sides and give your own opinion.

2011年4月16日

Many people think it is very important to protect the environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why do you think it is the case? What actions can be done to suggest individuals protect the environment?

2011年4月28日

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?

2011年4月30日

Some people think foreign visitors should be charged more than local people when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年5月7日

Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

2011年5月14日

Individual greed and selfishness has been the basis of the modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respect for the family and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年5月19日

The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年5月28日

Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2011年6月4日

Nowadays, we rely on news for our knowledge, but we are uncertain about the truth of these news. Should we believe journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondent have?

2011年6月11日

Some people think governments should focus the spending only on public services rather than wasting money on arts (music, printing, etc.). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年6月23日

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?

2011年6月25日

We are surrounded by all kinds of advertising, which is having an increasing influence on our lives. Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative effects?

2011年7月9日

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.

2011年7月16日
Today, advanced science and technology have made great changes to people’s life, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

2011年7月28日
In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose science subjects. What is the reason? Should the trend be changed?

2011年7月30日
Some people think government should ban dangerous sports, while others think it is people’s freedom to do whatever sports activities they choose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2011年8月13日

Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年8月20日
Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年8月25日
Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following three: 1. All costs are paid by the government.  2. All costs are paid by the student. 3. All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be repaid after graduation.  Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?

2011年8月27日
All over the world, people watch foreign film much more than locally produced films. Why? Should the government provide financial support to local film industries?

2011年9月3日
Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年9月15日
Nowadays a growing amount of advertising aims at children. Some people think this have negative effects on children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年9月17日
Some children find some subjects such as mathematic and philosophy too difficult to learn, so some people argue that those subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年9月24日
The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest more resources in its young people. How true do you think of it? What is the best way to invest resources?

2011年10月8日
In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?

2011年10月20日

Some people think that Olympic Games are an exciting event and can promote the communication between different countries, while others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2011年10月22日

Anyone can post information on the Internet. Some people think most of what we read on the Internet is inaccurate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年10月29日

Films and computer games containing violence are popular. Some people say they have negative effect on society and should be banned. Others say they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2011年11月5日

Some people think that the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects for the progress of the country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年11月17日

Some people claim that newspaper is the best way to get latest information because it has more influence than other forms of media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2011年11月19日

Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that having a permanent job is better than enjoying the job. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2011年11月26日

With the rapid economic development, people living in developed and developing countries both have become richer than before. But studies show that people in developing countries feel happier than before, while those in developed countries do not. Discuss the reasons and lessons we can learn from it. 

2011年12月3日

Today food travels thousands of miles from the farm to the consumers. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or a negative trend?

2011年12月10日

Human activities have negative effects on plants and animal species. Some people think that it is too late to do anything about this problem. Other people believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

2011年12月17日

More and more people are interested in finding out their family history. Why has this happened? Is this a positive or negative development?

2012年1月7日

Some people think developing countries should invite foreign companies to open branches, offices and factories to promote their economies. Others say that they should keep the foreign companies out and depend more on their own local companies. Describe both views and give your opinion.

2012年1月12日

Some people believe that governments should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2012年1月14日

Some people think that social skills are as important as academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年1月21日

Most of the urgent problems can only be solved with international cooperation.  To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2012年2月4日

Some people think that young people should follow traditions of their society, and others think young people should be free to behave as they will. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2012年2月9日

The spread of multinational companies and resulting increase of globalization produces positive effects for everyone. To what extent to you agree or disagree?

2012年2月18日

Some people think the technology makes life complex, so we should make the life simpler without using the technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年2月25日

Nowadays，full-time university students tend to focus on their studying. Some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2012年3月10日

In the future，there will be a higher proportion of older people than younger people. Is it a positive or negative development?

2012年3月17日

News media are important in modern society. Why are they so important? Are their influences generally positive or negative?

2012年3月31日

In some countries old people are highly valued, while in some cultures young people are highly valued. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2012年4月12日

Do you think how important it is for people to want success in life ? Is ambition a positive or negative characteristic?

2012年4月14日

Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年4月21日

Some people think planning future is a waste of time and people should focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年4月28日

In modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or use animal products, for instance, clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年5月10日

Nowadays consumers are faced with the advertisements from competitive companies. To what extent do you agree that consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures should be taken to protect them?

2012年5月12日

In most countries，prison is an effective solution for the problem of crime. Some people think it is a more effective solution to provide a better education. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2012年5月19日

The increase in food production owes much to fertilizers and better machinery, but some people think that it has a negative impact on human health and community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年5月26日

Some people believe that the government should support the funds for the arts, while some other people suggest that the money should be used for public health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2012年6月9日

Some people think news have no connection to people’s lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012 年6月14日

Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年6月16日

An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is no longer a sense of community.

What do you think are the causes of this situation? What solutions can you suggest?

2012年6月30日

Some visitors are interested in other countries’ culture and tradition. How can visitors learn it？Why are other visitors not interested in it？

2012年7月7日

Advertisements encourage consumers to buy in quantity rather than in quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年7月12日

It is better for students to live away from home while studying at university than living with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年7月21日

In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic have become a problem. What are the causes and what actions could be taken to solve the problem？

2012年7月28日

Some people believe arts such as painting and music cannot directly improve the quality of people’s lives so that government money should be spent on other things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年8月4日

In many countries, there are 24 -hour TV programs. Is it a positive or negative development?

2012年8月9日

Nowadays, mobile phones and internet have become increasingly important in people’s social life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

2012年8月11日

A large number of young people cannot find jobs after they leave school. What problems will youth unemployment cause in individual and for society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people？

2012年8月25日

In some countries, museums charge people for admission, while in some other countries, people are admitted into museums free of charge. Do you think the advantages of charging admission outweigh its disadvantages?

2012年9月1日

Many countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major sports competitions such as the Olympics, football world cup etc. Some people think that it would be better to spend this money to encourage children to take part in sports in a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2012年9月6日

Some people believe that everyone has the right to receive university education，so the government should make it free to all people regardless of their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年9月15日

Since money for postgraduate research is limited, some people think financial support from the government should be only provided for scientific research rather than the research for less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年9月22日

In some countries, young people are not only richer but also safer and healthier than ever before. However, they are less happy. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? 

2012年10月11日

Some people think personal happiness is closely related to economic success, while others believe that it depends on other factors. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2012年10月13日

Many countries now have people from different cultures and ethnic groups. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

2012年10月20日

It has become easier and more affordable for people to visit other countries. Is it a positive or negative development?

2012年10月27日

Some people think that advertising discourage us from being different individuals, as all people want to do the same and look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年11月3日

Some people believe more actions can be done to prevent crime, while others think that little can be done. What is your opinion?

2012年11月8日

We have three important parts of education reading, writing and Math. Some people think every child will benefit from a fourth skill added to the list: computer skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2012年11月17日

In the past, people used to travel abroad to look many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons？Is this a positive or negative development？

2012年11月24日

With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How do you think letter-writing is important?

2012年12月1日

More and more companies are allowing employees to work from home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

2012年12月6日

Nowadays, people always throw old things away and buy new things, whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects does the phenomenon lead to? 

 

2012年12月8日

In some countries around the world men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?

2012年12月15日

We live in cities or towns which have museums displaying historical and cultural importance, but people do not visit them. What are the reasons？How important are those museums to our society?

2013-1-5

Some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-1-10

Some people think that work is the most important thing of people’s life. Without the success of career, life will become meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

2013-1-12

In some countries, parents expect their children to spend long time studying both in and after school and have less free time. What are the positive and negative effects on children and society they live in?

2013-1-19

Caring for children is important in any society. All parents should be required to take childcare courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-2-2

Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

2013-2-14

Some people think young people should be free to choose his or her job，but other people think they should be realistic and think more about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2013-2-16

Some people think all lawbreakers should be put into prison, while others believe that there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2013-2-23

Not enough students choose science subjects in universities in many countries. What are the reasons and what are the effects to the society?

2013-3-2

Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

2013-3-9

Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

 

2013-3-14

Some people believe that when designing a building, the most important thing to be considered is the function rather than the outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-3-23

Human society has made great technological progress in the last hundred years. Some people think this also has negative effects on our life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-4-6

One hundred years ago, some people believed that human race would make continuous progress in all areas of life. Today, people feel less certain about this.

In what areas do you think the most important progress has been made? In what areas does more need to be done?

2013-4-13

As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. What are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society？

2013-4-18

Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while other people argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2013-4-27

Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects to acquire more knowledge, while other people believe they should learn a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

2013-5-11

In many countries, the quality of life in large cities is becoming worse. What are the causes for this problem? What measures do you think should be taken to tackle this problem?

2013-5-16

People are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. Some people believe that advertising has a negative effect on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2013-5-18

Some people think it is important for all children to learn history in school. Others believe that other subjects are more relevant to children’s lives today. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2013-5-25

Some people believe that government money should be spent on important things rather than arts such as painting and music. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-6-6

Some people think that the government should offer financial support and care to old people, while others think that people should save money for their future life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2013-6-8

Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, while others believe it has negative effects on the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2013-6-15

Some people think family has the most powerful influence on children’s development. Others，however, believe that other things have greater effects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.  

2013-6-22

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 time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2013-7-6

Space travel has been possible for some time and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development？

2013-7-13

Human beings like to copy each other and this is reflected in the popularity of fashion, clothes, and consumer goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-7-18

In modern societies, it is possible for people to go shopping, work and communicate via the internet without face-to-face communication. Is it a positive or negative development?

2013-7-27

The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous governments’ expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-8-3

In many countries today, people in big cities prefer to live alone or in small family units rather than large and extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?

2013-8-17

In some countries governments pay the money for students’ university fees，while in other countries, students pay for themselves. Do advantages of governments paying for the students outweigh its disadvantages？

2013-8-24

Some people think that in this modern world people are getting dependent on each other, while others think the modern world gets people more independent on each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2013-8-29

Some scientists think it is very soon that computers will be more intelligent than human. Some people think it is a positive development, while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2013-9-7

Nuclear energy is better than other sources of energy to meet the increasing need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-9-12

Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have a long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-9-21

Throughout the history people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but people have not agreed on what an perfect society would be like.

What do you think is the most important element for building a perfect society?

How can people achieve this goal?

2013-9-28

Some people think they have right to use as much fresh water as they want, while others believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water as it is limited resource. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2013-10-10

Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-10-12

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?  

2013-10-19

Many parents these days work in other countries, taking their families with them. Do you think advantages of the development outweigh its disadvantages?

2013-10-26

A rise in standard of living in a country seems to benefit cities more than rural areas. What problems might those differences cause? How can these problems be reduced?

2013-11-9

Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2003-11-16

Across the world today, the use of many languages has been declining. Only a few languages have been increasingly used. Is this a positive or negative development?

2013-11-21

As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different county to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-11-30

More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2013-12-7

Responsible tourists could preserve both the local culture and environment. Some people think it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2013-12-12

In many countries people can buy a wide range of household goods (for example, TV, microwave ovens, and rice cookers）. Is it a positive or negative development?

2013-12-14

Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?

2013-12-21

Scientists advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle, but many people still continue with unhealthy activities. What are the reasons and what can we do to change the situation？

2014-1-9

The best way for the government to solve traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2014-1-11

Many young people in the workforce today change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you think are the reasons for this？ Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantage？

2014-1-18

Children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to their study in school. What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?

2014-1-25

The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce their consumption of fossil fuels, such as gas and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-2-1

Some people believe that the best way to build a happier society is to ensure that there are only small differences between the richest and the poorest members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-2-13

Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-2-15

Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2014-2-22

Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

2014-3-1

Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-3-8

Some people think that all young people should be required to have full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2014-3-13

Some think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2014-3-15

It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-4-5

People nowadays change careers and place of residence very often. Is it a positive or negative development?

2014-4-12

Some people believe the purpose of education is to prepare people to be useful members for society. Others say that the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2014-4-24

Nowadays, there are many television advertisements aimed at children. What are the effects of these advertisements on children? Should TV advertisements be controlled?

2014-4-26

With the wide use of computers and the Internet, people can study and work from home without going to school or company. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

2014-5-10

In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household tasks equally (e g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-5-15

Employers should give its staff at least four weeks of holidays a year to make employees do better in their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-5-17

Some people think that children can learn efficiently by watching television. Therefore, children should be encouraged to watch TV both at school and at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2014-5-24

Many young people leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. What are the reasons and how can we encourage them to study?

2014-6-7

Some people believe that if the police force carries guns, it would encourage a higher level of violence in the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2014-6-19

Some people think adults should learn practical skills by themselves, while others think they should learn from teachers in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2014-6-21

An increasing number of people are changing their careers. What are the reasons? Do you think it is positive or negative?

2014-6-28

With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such areas？

2014-7-10

Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development？

2014-7-12

Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government，while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2014-7-19

The government has the duty to ensure that its citizens have a healthy diet, while others believe this is individuals’ responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2014-7-26

Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others, however, believe that these problems cannot be solved if individuals do not take actions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2014-8-2

In many parts of the world children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why do you think it is the case? How should children or teenagers be punished?

2014-8-9

Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports, but others think that people should have the freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2014-8-16

In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of large cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?

2014-8-21

Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed quickly. To what extent do you think societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationship with foreigners brought about by international business and tourism?

2014-9-4

People can live and work anywhere they want to choose because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?

2014-9-6

The major cities in the world are growing fast and many problems occur. What are the problems that young people live in cities are faced with？ What solutions do you suggest？

2014-9-20

Some people think that the governments of developing countries should introduce new technology to improve the quality of life, while some people believe that the best way is to develop education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2014-9-27

In recent years, young people in many countries choose to live by themselves. What are the reasons and is it positive or negative for the development of the society？

2014-10-2

Government funding should only be provided for the best students as scholarships. Other funding of universities should come from student fees and private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-10-11

Some people think that with the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, people lose the ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-10-18

It is not necessary for people to travel to other places to learn about the culture. We can learn as much as from books, films and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-10-25

Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that having a permanent job is better than enjoying the job. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2014-11-1

It’s better to be unemployed than to be employed in the jobs that people do not enjoy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2014-11-8

Some people think most crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2014-11-13

Online shopping is now replacing shopping in the store. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2014-11-22

Online shopping is now replacing shopping in the store. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

2014-12-4

Some people think that language should be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

2014-12-6

Some people think “vertical “city is the best, where people live and work in tall buildings. Others think “horizontal” city is better, where there are few tall buildings. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2014-12-13

Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has scientifically been proved to have bad effects on people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

2014-12-20

Some people say that arts subject such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2015-1-10

Most of leaders and directors of organizations are older people. Some people think it is better to have young people for these positions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2015-1-17

Some people think that the amount of noise people make should be controlled strictly, while others say that people are free to make as much noise as they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2015-1-29

Scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environments such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

2015-1-31

Some people think that too much attention and too many resources have been given to the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2015-2-7

Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not local people. Why is the case? What can be done to attract local people?

2015-2-12

Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motor-bike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2015-2-14

The use of mobile phone is as anti-social as smoking. Since smoking is banned in certain places, using mobile phone should be banned as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2015-2-28

In some countries many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

2015-3-12

Some people think it is more important to plant more trees in open area in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2015-3-14

Some working parents believe childcare centers can provide best care for children, while others think family members like grandparents can do it better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2015-3-21

Some people believe famous people’s support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2015-3-28

Some people think that using mobile phones and computers has a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2015-04-11

Older people who need employment have to compete with younger people. What problem does this cause and what are the solutions？

2015-04-18

Some people think that only the best students should be rewarded. Others, however, think that it is more important to reward students who show improvements. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2015-04-25

Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2015-04-30

In some countries, more and more adults choose to continue to live with their parents after they graduate and have found jobs. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?

2015-05-09

Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems. Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2015-5-16

Some people believe that in order to improve educational quality, we should encourage students to make comments or even criticism on their teachers, but others think it will lead to the loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2015-5-21

In some countries around the world men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? What are the effects on the society and the family?

2015-5-30

Many countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. Why do they think so? What can be done to change their views?