2008年真题
2008年1月10日
Some people think children’s spending time on TV, video and PC games is good, while others think it is bad. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2008年1月12日
Some people think that criminals should be given longer terms in prison, so as to reduce the crime rate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年1月19日
Old generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that it is not helpful for the young generations to prepare for modern life in the future. What’s your opinion?
2008年1月26日
Unemployment is getting increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to get primary education, while others think secondary education is necessary. What’s your opinion?
2008年2月2日
Some people think people can exploit animals for any purpose they need, while others do not think so. What is your opinion?
2008年2月14日
An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. What problems will this bring about? Should the government encourage people to live in small towns?
2008年2月16日
An American film actor once said, “Tomorrow is important and precious.” Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than to the present. Do you agree or disagree?
2008年2月23日
Some people think imported food exerts positive impacts on our lives. To what extent do you agree?
2008年3月1日
Schools offer a wide range of courses such as physical education, music, economics, philosophy, math, English, geography, physics and history. Among all these subjects, which one do you think is the most important and which one is the least important?
2008年3月8日
The number of cars keeps increasing, so road systems should be expanded. Some people think the government should pay for it, while others think the car owners should pay for it. What is 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 personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年3月29日
Some people think government should ensure the healthy lifestyle. of people, but others argue that it should be decided by individuals. Discuss and give your opinion.
2008年4月5日
Aircraft uses more fuel than cars and produces more pollution. Some people suggest the non-essential use of aircraft like international travel should be discouraged. Do you agree or disagree?
2008年4月12日
More working people are busy with work and have no enough time to spend with their family and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects on family life 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 are 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. Do you agree or disagree?
2008年5月10日
Some children can learn efficiently by watching TV. Therefore, they should be encouraged to watch TV both at home and at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年5月22日
Some people think that schools should concentrate on academic classes.Because they are helpful for future career. But they think music and sports classes are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年5月31日
Some people argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think the success is much related to the mental attitude. Discuss both and give your opinion.
2008年6月5日
Some people believe that university students should only study one specialized subject. Others think universities should encourage students to study a variety of subjects in addition to the one specialized subject. Discuss the both sides 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 the both sides and offer your view.
2008年6月28日
Mobile phones and the Internet are very useful. However, it is rare for the old people to use them. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful to the old people? What could be done to encourage the old people to use mobile phones and the Internet?
2008年7月5日
Some people believe theoretical subjects (e.g. math, philosophy and economy) should not be taught in universities because they should focus on practical subjects (e.g. computer technology, accounting ....) To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年7月12日
Some support development in agriculture, such as farming industry, creation of new types of fruit and vegetables. Others disprove. Discuss both views and give your own.
2008年7月26日
Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environment protection, while some people think more benefits has been brought to international business. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2008年8月9日
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of cities into regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new development?
2008年8月16日
There are now detailed reports about crimes on TV and newspapers. Some people say that crime details should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
2008年8月21日
Some people think that international travel makes them prejudiced rather than broad-minded. Why do you think people may fail to benefit from international travel? How can people benefit from this kind of travel?
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
Many people believe that it's important to protect the environment but they make no efforts on it. Why is this case? What’s your advice for individual to protect it.
2008年9月18日
Criminals are imprisoned, many argue think that education and job training should replace the former to deal with criminals. To what extent do you agree？
2008年9月27日
Poor students or students who come from rural areas often find it is difficult to have access to the university education, people think universities should make it more easily for them to study at .To what extent ,you agree or disagree.
2008年10月4日
Many people are afraid to leave home because of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel little can be done. What’s your view?
2008年10月10日
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年10月23日
Many people use distance-learning programs (study material post, TV, Internet, etc.) to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年10月25日
Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others?
2008年11月8日
In modern society, fashion is becoming more and more popular in people's choice of clothes. Why? Do you think it is positive development or negative development?
2008年11月15日
There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because the computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
2008年11月20日
International travel is becoming cheaper, and more and more countries open their door and with more and more tourists. Do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
2008年11月29日
Some people say modern children's games do not develop a wide range of skills, while traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2008年12月4日
As global trade increases, many goods, even some daily goods, are exported to another country, which includes long-distance transport during shipping. Do you think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks?
2008年12月6日
Memorization of information by frequent repetition (rote learning) plays a role in most education systems. Does the usefulness of this method of learning outweigh its limitations?
2008年12月13日
Some people believe that a country benefits greatly with a high percentage of young people who go to university, while others argue that it only leads to graduate unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2008年12月20日
Nowadays, a lot of charities and organizations have to publicize their activities for setting up a number of special days, like 'National Children's Day', for encouraging good care of children, and 'National Non-smoking Day', for encouraging person to pay more attention to health. Why do these organizations take these activities, and what will be the effect?
2009年真题
2009年1月10日 Some people believe the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between poor people and rich people. Others think it is having an opposite effect. What is your opinion?
2009年1月15日
Students at schools and universities learn far more from lessons with teachers than from others sources (such as the internet, television).To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009年1月17日
Today, people can work and live in anywhere they want, because of the improvement of communication technology and transport. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
2009年2月7日
Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve the 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
Development in technology causes environmental problems. Some people believe the solution in these problems is everyone accepts a simpler way of life, while others say that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
2009年2月21日
Some think that these environmental problems are too big for individuals to be solved, while others think that individuals cannot solve these environmental problems unless they make some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2009年2月28日
Some people believe that improve public health should increase the number of sports facilities; others believe that it has little effects and need other measures to improve it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2009年3月5日
Newspapers have an enormous influence in people’s opinions and ideas. Why and do you think it is positive or negative situation?
2009年3月7日
Some people think music plays an important role in society. Others think it is it is simply a form of entertainment. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.
2009年3月14日
More and more students choose to go to another country for their higher education. Do you think the benefits outweigh the problems associated with it?
2009年3月21日
Some people think it is more important to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment for 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 cheaper to buy. Do you think its advantages outweigh disadvantages?
2009年4月18日
If a product is good or it meets people needs, people will buy it. So advertising is unnecessary and no more than an entertainment
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009年4月25日
Some people think that computers and the Internet are more important for a child's education than going to school. But others believe that schools and teachers are essential for children to learn effectively. Discuss both 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. But others think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2009年5月9日
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But, others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interest.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
2009年5月16日
It has been believed that people who read for pleasure have developed imagination and good language skills than people who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009年5月21日
A hundred years ago, people think that human race is 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 (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) are encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
2009年6月11日
The food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think it would be better to our environment and economy if people only ate local produced food. What extend does the advantage outweigh disadvantage?
2009年6月13日
Report research suggests that majority of criminals who were sent to prison would commit crimes when set free. What do you think of this case? What to be done to solve this problem?
2009年6月20日
Some believe that those who are not talented in language learning should not be required to learn a foreign language. Do you think school should required students to learn a foreign language?
2009年6月27日 Developing countries require international organizations’ help. Some people think that financial aid is important. However, others believe that practical aid and advice is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
2009年7月4日
Money for postgraduate research is limited. Therefore some people think financial support from governments should be only provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
2009年7月11日
Many people think that companies and private individuals, not governments, should pay for the pollutions they have produced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009年7月23日
Some people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree?
2009年7月25日
Some people think students should go to boarding schools instead of living at home. Do you agree?
2009年8月8日
The development of technology has changed the way people interact with each other. In which ways does it change the types of relationship that people make with each other? Does it have positive or negative effect on society?
2009年8月13日
The subjects and lesson contents for children are decided by the authorities, such as central government. Some people think that teachers should decide these for students. To what extent do you agree of disagree with this opinion?1
2009年8月22日
The news media are increasingly influential today. To what extent do you think this is a positive development?
2009年8月29日
When we travel to foreign countries, we tend to see the same things as we see in our home countries. What are the causes of this phenomenon and do you think this is positive or negative?
2009年9月5日
Some people think that students should go to college for further education. However, some others claim that students should go to learn the skills such as fixing cars or construction. What is you opinion?
2009年9月12日
Caring for children is an 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
Do you think giving criminals longer terms in prison is a good way to reduce crimes?
2009年9月26日
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of young people who decide to do this.
2009年10月8日
Some people think family members have stronger influence on children than teachers and friends. Do you agree?
2009年10月10日
Some people think the production of consumer goods damages the environment. Do you agree?
2009年10月24日
Some people think university education should prepare students for employment while others think it should help students acquire theoretical knowledge. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2009年10月31日
Environmental problems are too serious for individuals to solve. Only governments and big companies can solve them. Do you agree?
2009年11月7日
There is a higher rate of juvenile delinquency（youth crime）today. What are the causes and what are your solutions?
2009年11月14日
Professionals such as doctors, nurses and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree?
2009年11月18日
Some people think governments should introduce new technology to improve the lives in developing countries while others think they should provide free education to achieve that. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2009年11月21日
International organizations have failed to help everyone who needs help so they should only focus on helping communities and countries. To what extent do you agree?
2009年12月3日
Some people tend to take temporary jobs, working several months only in a year, for they have the time to do other things. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
2009年12月5日
Nowadays, people like to throw away damaged things and buy new ones while people in the past would always reuse them after being repaired. Why do you think it is the case? What problems might this lead to?
2009年12月13日
Using modern technology to work at home benefits workers only, but not employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009年12月19日
Crime is more serious a problem all over the world and there is nothing can be done to prevent it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
2010年真題：
10.01.09
Some people believe that the charity organizations should give aid to those in greatest need，wherever they live. Some people believe that the charity organizations would better concentrate on helping people who live in own country instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 社會問題
10.01.14
In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? 科技
10.01.23
The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming more wider, the rich more richer, the poor even more poorer. What problems can the situation cause and give the solutions?社會
10.01.30
Many people believe that today there is a general increase in anti-social behaviour and lack of respect for others. What might have caused this situation? How to improve it? 社會
10.02.06
Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people can get no advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 科技
10.02.11
Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence. Discuss both of views and give your opinion.社會
10.02.20
Most countries want to improve standard of living through economic development, however, others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages? 社會 10.02.27
Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 科技
10.03.06
Surveys show that in many countries, people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society? 社會
10.03.18
Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animals. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. 社會
10.03.20
In today's society, more and more work is done by machines. Do you think the positive effects of the development overweigh the negative effects on individuals and society?科技
10.03.27
Studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think it is the case? What measures and methods can be used to tackle with it? 教育
10.04.10
Some people think the recent increase in cheap air travel brings benefits, while other people think it has drawbacks to the environment and the world's resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 科技
10.04.15
Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 男女
10.04.17
Some people think the governments should act to decide how people live in order to make a healthier life. Others think individual should decide their own lifestyle. What do you concern about? Discuss both views and give your opinion.政府
10.04.25
It has been suggested that everyone in the world want to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think disadvantage of such a development outweigh advantages? 社會
10.05.08
Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Subjects such as music and sports are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 教育
10.05.15
Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (the study material by post, by internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?教育
10.05.20
Some people think children should obey the rules their parents and teachers set and listen to them, but others think less control will help children to deal with their future adult life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.教育
10.05.29
Many people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning. Why does this happen? How to solve the problem? 教育
10.06.05
Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, think universities should make it especially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 教育
10.06.17
Societies benefit from international tourism and business. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 全球化
10.06.19
An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their lifetime. Is this a positive or negative development? 工作
10.06.26 =08.08.21
International travel often leads people to have some prejudices rather than broad-mind. What are the main reasons of this phenomenon? What do you think people can do to get better understanding of the countries they visit? 全球化
10.07.10
Nowadays more and more young people hold the important positions in the government. Some people think that it is a good thing，while others argue that it is not suitable. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. 社會－年輕
10.07.15
Some people think it is not necessary for adults to receive education in class. Self-study is a good way for them to study more effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?教育 10.07.17 The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and what measures can be taken to solve this problem? 社會城市化
10.07.31
Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost of studies because university education only benefit the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?教育
10.08.05
In many parts of the world children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this case happening? How should children or teenagers be punished? 社會 10.08.14 The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems. What are the problems that young people living in cities are facing with? Give solutions to these problems. 社會－城市化
10.08.21
Charities and organizations always give special names to particular days such as 'National Children's Day' and 'National Non-smoking Day'. What are the causes of these particular days? How effective are they? 社會－慈善 10.08.28
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages? 社會
10.09.04
Mobile phones have made life easier: anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society?科技
10.09.11
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 of these views and give you own opinion. 科技
10.09.16
Society is based on rules and laws. It would not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?社會－法制
10.09.25
A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 spend too much time watching television and/or play video games. How does the problem affect the children, their families and society? What measures can be taken to control it? 教育
10.10.09
Some countries have introduced a law to limit working hours for employees. Why is this law introduced? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? 工作
10.10.14
In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicant for their age. Is this a positive or negative development? 工作
10.10.23
Pollution and other environmental problems are resulting from a country's developing and becoming richer. Some think this cannot be avoided. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 環保
10.10.30
Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to their society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.社會－稅收
10.11.04
Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children, while others think parents need not do that, as children can read books, watch TV or movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.教育
10.11.06
Everyone should stay in school until they reach the age of 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 教育
10.11.20
Some people have benefited from modern communications technology, but some people have not benefited from it at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 科技
10.11.27
In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages? 社會－購物
10.12.04 = 07.06.09
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? 社會－人文
10.12.11
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.社會－健康
10.12.16
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called “peer pressure". Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? 教育
10.12.18
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? 教育
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