| 1. Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and how do you think about it?
2. Higher education can be funded by several ways such as the following: (1) All costs paid by the government; (2) All costs paid by the students; (3) All costs paid by the government loan which students have to pay back after graduation. Please discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of all these three theories above and decide which the best is.
3. Some people think teachers have a greater influence than parents in the development of a child’s intelligence and social skills. Do you agree or disagree?
4. It is generally acknowledged that families are now not as close as they used to be. What are the possible reasons for this and what can be done to reverse the trend?
5. When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
6. Food can be produced cheaper if we use improved fertilizers and better machinery. However some of methods may be dangerous for human health, and have negative effects for local communities. What is your opinion?
7. Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works by using computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8. In many countries，the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend make positive or negative effects to society？
9. Throughout the history, male leaders often made the society more violent and conflicting. If women governed the world, it would be a more peaceful world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10. Some people believe that the personal happiness is directly related with the economic success. Others argue that the happiness depends on completely other factors. Discuss both of the views and give your own opinion.
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