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III. 社會問題
Food can be cheaper if we use improved facilities and better machinery. However, some of the methods may be dangerous for human health, and have negative effects for local community. What’s your opinion?
Now people can do many things such as shopping and banking, especially banking transaction without having to meet other people. What is the possible social impact on individual and the society?
Many 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 or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to be made in the new century?
Sending criminals to prisons is not the best method to deal with them. Education and job training are two better ways to help them. What’s your opinion?
There are many women serving in the army, the navy, and the air force. What do you think of females joining the armed forces? Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons.
People have shown their selfishness and greed in modern society. Therefore, some people would like to go back to those traditional societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Traffic and housing problems in major cities can be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Individual greed and selfishness are a basis of modern society. But some people think we should go back to the old times when people respect their family and community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation’s history. However, some people think that they should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?
Many people think that public libraries should only provide books to readers and shouldn’t waste their limited funds on expensive high-tech media, such as computer software, DVD or videos. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Air transport is increasingly used to export various types of fruits and vegetables to countries where those plants cannot grow or are out of season. Some say it is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some societies, sports and entertainment personalities are more valued than professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers. Why do you think this has happened? Do you think it is a good development?
（來源：考試吧）
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