These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? (生活方式)
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There is an increasing trend for people to live alone. What is causing this to happen? Will it have a negative or a positive impact on the society? (生活方式)
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In many countries, people eat a wide variety of food today. As a result, they eat food from other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of development outweigh disadvantages? (食品問題)
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In cities and towns all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem? (交通問題)
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People have different job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint? (工作問題)
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In some places, money earned from tourism has become an important part of the economy. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on tourism as a major source of revenue? (收入問題)
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Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this? (服裝問題)
02. 教育類話題
教育類話題圍繞著:教什麼?誰來教?怎麼教?以及學費誰來出?這四大問題
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Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information Technology. Many people children suffer as a result of these changes. To what extent would you support or reject the idea of moving these subjects from school curriculum? (教什麼?)
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Some people think that universities should not provide so much theoretical knowledge but give more practical training throughout their courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?(教什麼?)
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Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full themselves, because they gain education for their own benefit nd not for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(學費誰出)
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In some countries, many people choose to educate children at home by themselves instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (誰來教?)
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It is widely believed that children of different levels of intelligence should be taught together, while others think that more intelligent children should be taught separately. Discuss and present your own opinion. (怎麼教?)
Computer technologies are more accessible and cheaper, and as a result, more adults work at home and children learn at home. Is this a positive or negative development?
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In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students? Do you think the advantages of the new approach outweigh the disadvantage?
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Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree?
Governments should only use their spending on public services and not waste money on the arts (E.g. music and painting). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Space exploration requires vast sums of money. Some people think the amount of money spent on space research is justifiable? Do you agree or disagree?
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.
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Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. A more effective solution is to provide people a better education. Do you agree or disagree?
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In recent years, there has been a considerable rise in crimes committed by young people in cities. What has caused this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that there are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change. Others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant and that it is only governments and large businesses which can make a difference. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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There are many extinct animals’ species in the world nowadays. Some people say we 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 own opinion.
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The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce the consumption of fossil fuels (eg: gas and oil). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
We are surrounded by all kinds of advertising, which significantly influence our lives. Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative effects?
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? (生活方式)
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There is an increasing trend for people to live alone. What is causing this to happen? Will it have a negative or a positive impact on the society? (生活方式)
–
In many countries, people eat a wide variety of food today. As a result, they eat food from other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of development outweigh disadvantages? (食品問題)
–
In cities and towns all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem? (交通問題)
–
People have different job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint? (工作問題)
–
In some places, money earned from tourism has become an important part of the economy. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on tourism as a major source of revenue? (收入問題)
–
Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this? (服裝問題)
02. 教育類話題
教育類話題圍繞著:教什麼?誰來教?怎麼教?以及學費誰來出?這四大問題
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Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information Technology. Many people children suffer as a result of these changes. To what extent would you support or reject the idea of moving these subjects from school curriculum? (教什麼?)
–
Some people think that universities should not provide so much theoretical knowledge but give more practical training throughout their courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?(教什麼?)
–
Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full themselves, because they gain education for their own benefit nd not for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(學費誰出)
–
In some countries, many people choose to educate children at home by themselves instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (誰來教?)
–
It is widely believed that children of different levels of intelligence should be taught together, while others think that more intelligent children should be taught separately. Discuss and present your own opinion. (怎麼教?)
Computer technologies are more accessible and cheaper, and as a result, more adults work at home and children learn at home. Is this a positive or negative development?
–
In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students? Do you think the advantages of the new approach outweigh the disadvantage?
–
Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
–
Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree?
Governments should only use their spending on public services and not waste money on the arts (E.g. music and painting). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
–
It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
–
Space exploration requires vast sums of money. Some people think the amount of money spent on space research is justifiable? Do you agree or disagree?
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.
–
Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. A more effective solution is to provide people a better education. Do you agree or disagree?
–
In recent years, there has been a considerable rise in crimes committed by young people in cities. What has caused this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that there are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change. Others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant and that it is only governments and large businesses which can make a difference. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
–
There are many extinct animals’ species in the world nowadays. Some people say we 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 own opinion.
–
The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce the consumption of fossil fuels (eg: gas and oil). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
We are surrounded by all kinds of advertising, which significantly influence our lives. Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative effects?