第1套 In modern life, it is no longer necessary to use animals as food and in other products like clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　第2套 An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times in their lives. Is it a positive or negative development?

　　第3套 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.

　　第4套 Nowadays a large amount of advertising aiming at children should be banned because of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　第5套 Interview is the basic form of selecting procedure for most large companies. Some people think it is unreliable and there are some other better methods. Discuss and give your own opinion.

　　第6套 It is a good thing for those in the senior management position to have higher salaries than other workers in the same company or organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　第7套 In some countries, it's possible to buy a wide variety of foods transported from other countries. To what extent the benefits outweigh its drawbacks.

　　第8套 The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?

　　第9套 Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

　　第10套 In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.

　　第11套 In some countries, the criminal trials are shown on TV and the general public can watch them. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

　　第12套 People can eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

　　第13套 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 own opinion.

　　第14套 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 own opinion.

　　第15套 Some people say that everyone can create art, but others think only those who are talented or have special skills can create art. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.