1)     People can now live and work at anywhere because of improved communication technology and transport. To what extent do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

2)     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.

3)     Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main sources in many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar energy) is encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?

4)     More and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television microwave oven and rice cooker. Is it a positive or negative development?  

5)     It is believed that secondary school children should study international news as one of their school subjects. Others think that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

6)     More and more students choose to move to other countries to have higher education. Do you think the benefits of going abroad outweigh its problem?

7)     A long-distance flight consumes the fuel as much as a car consumes in several years time, and causes the same amount of pollution as cars. So some people think we should abandon the non-essential fights (such as for tourism), and it is more efficient than restricting the car use. Give your opinion about it.

8)     Today, newspapers and televisions are giving detailed descriptions on crimes. Some people believe such a practice will cause bad consequences and thus media should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9)     Some people think that all the lawbreakers should be taken into the prison, while others believe that there are better alternatives, (for example, doing some work or learning some skills in the community). Discuss both views and give your opinion.

10)  With the development of globalization, the whole world has become a global village with combination of different cultures. What are the reasons for losing a variety of languages and cultures? What are the solutions?