1 現代生活中，許多人認為現在的工作壓力比以前大了，閒暇時間更少，你的看法如何？
Many people think that work nowadays is more stressful and less leisurely than in the past. What is your opnion？
2 有人認為現代科技的不斷發展，傳統文化和技術必會滅亡，繼續保持傳統的文化和技術已經沒有意義了，你的看法。
As the development of modern science and technology, some aspects of traditional culture are being lost, and some people think that traditional culture and technology will be replaced by the modern science and technology such as computers and the Internet. What is your opinion？
3 人類登月進行探索已有30多年歷史，有人認為類似科研活動浪費金錢時間，你的看法如何？
Some people believe that government spends too much money on space research while there are still a lot of problems regarding Earth. Do you agree or disagree？
4 有人認為像世界盃這樣的體育盛事是有利於緩解世界的緊張局勢和偏見，維護世界和平的，請討論。
Some sport events such as the World Cup may help reduce the tension and bias between different countries and keep the peace of the world. Do you agree?
5 有人認為對待動物應該如寵物一般，有人認為動物是食物和衣服的主要來源，請討論。
Some people think that the animals should be treated as pets; others think that animals are resources of food and clothing. What is your opinion？
6 有人認為電視（網絡）的普及影響到生活中家庭成員或是朋友之間的親密關係，你的看法如何？ 三方面：television，telephone，internet or network
7 現代一個成功人士所需素質是不是必須從大學或相似的科研學術機構中學習而獲得呢，你是否支持？
8 貧窮國家現在已經認識到衛生，教育，貿易對國家發展的重要性，許多人認為發達國家應該對這些貧窮國家予以支持。你的觀點。
Some people think that developed countries should fund international aid to poor countries to help these developing countries to develop domestic health, education and trade. What is your opinion？
9 許多國家的孩子在課餘參加一些有償勞動，有人認為這種做法是錯誤的，而有人認為這種勞動可以使孩子們學到知識，並提高他們的責任感，你的看法？
10 現代社會青少年犯罪問題（三個方面：吸毒，酗酒，自殺）
Young drug abuse is a serious problem nowadays in many countries. What are the reasons for this, and what can be done to combat it (drug，alcohol，tobacco, and suicide)?
11 一些明星或是體育明星往往可以拿到很高的薪水，而一些公益事業的工作者例如教師護士卻薪水很少，這樣是否合理？
12 有很多人認為應該把把動物園關閉，因為這樣對動物太殘忍，而且對社會的作用太小，也有些人認為動物園能夠帶給人們歡樂，尤其是孩子，你對此觀點的看法。
13 現代人們依賴新聞和報紙去了解信息，但往往又不是很確定這些報紙或新聞的真實性,我們是否應該信賴記者呢你有什麼看法呢一個好的記者或新聞工作者應具備什麼素質呢？
14 隨着英語在全球的發展，越來越多人說英語，請說下這種現象的利弊。
Since the usage of English is spreading rapidly, an increasing number of people are speaking English. Please comment on the pros and cons of this situation.
15 有人說現在的學生在學校里受到很大的壓力，有來自父母，有來自老師的，請評價一下這種現象。
Some people say that presently the student receives tremendous pressure in the school, some comes from parents, and some comes from teachers. Please comment on this kind of phenomenon.
16 公眾人物的隱私經常受到記者暴露和報道。他們是否該擁有隱私權他們隱私權之被侵害是否正是因其名該付出代價？你的看法。
If famous people are treated unfairly by the media，should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?
17 發展中國家是應該致力於發展本國的科技研究, 還是發展人文教育上? 你的看法。 Should developing countries concentrate on Improving industrial skills and modern technology, or should they promote education first？
18 一個國家和城市的環境保護是應該由個人，團體（公司）和政府來共同承擔的，這種看法是否正確？你的看法。
Who should be responsible for protecting the environment of a city or a country - the government , corporations, or the people?
19 現代科技發展給人類生活帶來的巨大的影響，有人認為這使我們的生活比以前更美好，方便，但有人卻說以前的生活更好，你的看法。
Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler？
20 現在很多國家發展本國旅遊和觀光事業，有人認為這對國家之間的交流和文化聯繫是有很大的幫助的，但也有人認為這造成了本國的環境污染的問題，你的看法。 Tourism is a multibillion dollar industry that supports economic development. Some people think that it causes damage to local environment and culture. What is your opinion？
21 有人認為醫生的第一義務是應以救人為主,且不論病人之貧賤,而非以利益為優先之手術及較照顧富有的病人，你的看法。
Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patient health, no matter how rich they are.
22 在信息世界裡,現代科技中如計算機網絡逐步普及，有人認為它將會取代書籍及其它書寓式大眾傳播媒體，你的看法。
Will modern technology, such as the Internet, ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information？
23 犯罪者應以入獄等方式去懲罰他,還是以"再教育.再適應的方式",如社區服務.活動.課程等,來引導他們再進入社會，你的看法。
Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or be re-educated and rehabilitated, such as using community service programs, before being reintroduced to society？
24 現在大學給學生推薦工作，有人認為大學需要根據畢業生的就業來優化課程，也就是設置一些適應實際工作需要的課程，但另外一些人反對，覺得大學還是重點學習理論方面的知識，你的看法。
25 在一些國家，如果家長在身體上折磨或是懲罰孩子將會觸犯法律並且會被拘捕，一些人認為這樣的懲罰措施是教育孩子加強紀律約束他們的行為，另外有些人認為這種懲罰是不合適的，說說你的看法 。
In some countries, if parents hit children or punish children physically, they will break the law and will be arrested. Some people think that punishment is good for teaching children to discipline their behavior, and others say it's not appropriate. What is your view on this?
26 有人認為用一種官方語言比較好，也有人認為一種語言將導致喪失民族語言的特性，請你說一下自己的看法。
Some people think that it is more important to have a single international language, while others think that it will make it difficult to preserve ancient cultures. What's your opinion, and show your reason and example.
27 現代社會電視廣告在人們的生活中十分普及，人們需要的也買，不需要的也買，尤其是青少年受到的影響特別深，有些人認為要限制廣告，你的看法。
With the development of market economy, advertisements have become a dominant feature in television industry. Despite the rich information brought by TV, there still exists strong criticism against TV advertisements. Write an article analyzing the passive and negative effects of TV advertisements.
28 有些人認為政府不應該把大量的資金用於藝術建設，因為對於國家來說有更重要的事情要解決，你的看法。
It is wrong that our government pays more money to the art projects? For instance, there is an increasing number of paintings and sculptures appearing at the public places. Some think that there are more important things to do. What is your opinion？
29 工作狀況和趨勢。
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.
30 Write an arguement to an educated person regarding following statement : Students who go directly from school to the university benefit less from and contribute less to their courses than those who take a job or travel in order to get more experience in "real world" before they start higher education. To what extent you agree or disagree this statement?
31 Some people feel that in order to improve the quality of our education, we should encourage high school students to ????uate and criticize their teachers. Other feels it will cause the loss of respect and discipline in the classroom.
32 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. Do you agree with this opinion, and what measures can you recommend to reduce this problem?
33 Select three of the following communication media, discuss its advantages and disadvantages, and tell which one is the most effective: film, books, radio, television.
34 隨着技術的發展，人門的娛樂習慣改變了，而且減少了創造力。
Modern technology has influenced people’s entertaiment, making people less creative. Do you agree, or do you disagree?
35 有人認為科學家對社會的推動力很大，所以學科學的學生就該從政府得到財務支持，其他的，比如商業和語言，就不需要政府財務支持。同意否？
Some people think the scientist is very influention to the progression of society; those who study science, therefore, should get financial support from the government. Others who study business and languages, do not need financial support from the government. Do you agree?
