Part 1

1.The advantage of the spread of English as a global language will continue to

outweigh its disadvantage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the rise of a global language is a facilitator of cross-cultural communication
and the communication between people with different language
backgrounds
people might be motivated to learn english as a foreign language but do not
necessarily drop their native language because learning beginner or
intermediate level english is sufficient for day-to-day communication
its negative effect is reflected mainly in cultural imperialism
.!ome people argue that the government should spend money on public service
and facilities. "ut not on the arts. #o you agree or disagree?
public facilities $ widely accepted as one of the main precursors to a city%s
development$ should be one of the highest priorities.
in addition to social benefits$ there are economic merits that public facilities
can offer to communities.
arts are more likely to atract the investment of the private sector than public
facilities. business people continue to invest in the arts in the expectation of
earning lump sum income and the arts in trturn $ continue to flourish
without the government spending.
&.'t is said that the fast pace of our every day life. as a direct result of the rapid
development of telecommunications technology and travel industry. (as negative
effects on individuals$ nations and the globe. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
on the positive side$ the fast rhythm of life re)uires people to enhance
efficiency when working and then allow them to en*oy longer leisure time
the acceleration of the pace of life also implies the expansion of people%s
social circle
on the negative side$ the fast-paced lifestyle is responsible for the upsurge in
lifestyle-related problems. *obs become demanding and re)uire workers full
commitment$ resulting in their depression and pressure.
+.#o you think a museum is to educate or entertain people?
museums impart knowledge to visitors through different means. viewing
these items enables visitors to ac)uire knowledge of a given sub*ect$ such as
history$ art$ environment and technology.
similar to other educational institutions$ museums have to balance their
budget . many museums have therefore sought to operate more activities to
attract more visitors$ in order for an additional entry fee to cover costs.
,.!ome people that changing *obs periodically is good. -hat is your opinion?
a new *ob implies opportunities for career development$ an ob*ective many
working people intend to achieve.
*ob-hopping assists one to survive the keen competition.
when *ob-hoppers are craving for new chances$ some issues are particularly
worthy of concern. the first is ad*usting to a new environment$ such as
working with new colleagues and supervisors$ besides$ while valuing a *ob
hopper%s resume$ employers too often tend to suspect his or her loyalty and
resilience./
0-e can get knowledge from news$ but some people think we cannot trust
*ournalists. -hat do you think? -hat )ualities do you think a successful
*ournalists should have?
not surprisingly, whenever people talk of journalism, objectivity is the first word
that springs to mind. but , in reality, objectivity is hard to achieve.
another factor contributing to the erosion of journalistic standards throughout the
news business if that in these years, increasing weight has been given to
following news values, entertainment, oddity and celebrity.
in general, a successful journalist should be first able to use carful judgment
when organizing and reporting information. in addition, they should be sensitive
to and interested in current affairs at all levels.
1The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising but
not the real need of society where such products are sold. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
advertisements con)uer the audience mainly by sending them a message
that they are lacking a specific brand or product that is likely to make them
acceptable or even distingusied individuals in society
advertising also works to create a best-seller image for a newly-marketed
product. the audience is tempted to buy it in the hope that they can thus
become one of the eyewitnesses and participants of a fad
2.it is said that the best way to solve the world%s environmental problems is to
increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
it should be first noted that car use alone does not take up the entire consumption
of petrol, although peoples obsession with car use contributes greatly to
greenhouse gas emission
people should meanwhile recognize the fact that the demand for petrol is
generally inelastic=fixed, at least in the short run
therefore, the efforts to reduce greenhouse gases emission by curbing car use
cannot achieve any immediate outcome unless sufficient time is given.
13.!ome people who have been successful in the society do not attribute their
success to the theoretical knowledge they learned at university. -hat is your
opinion on the factors contributing to one%s achievement?
knowledge, an essential element of ones success, is normally acquired through
formal education, but it is not he only approach.
in addition to handson skills and practical experience, characters can foretell
ones prospects. society has been polarized as economic and social changes make
it more competitive. !owadays, those with outstanding academic qualifications
are not soughtafter as much as before. "mployers show interest in other
qualities of an applicant, for example, resilience, willpower and adaptability.
11.#o you think it is good to push students to study hard in their youth?
as children grow older, they are capable of learning more and the amount of time
they spend in studying should increase correspondingly. hard word can raise the
odds of success by increasing their knowledge, improving their abilities and
expanding their skill set.
despite the great value of hardworking, one should bear in mind the fact that
students of all ages need time to play and relax. they should be given freedom to
develop their hobbies and encouraged to dabble in different activities, so they can
learn in depth about the world, explore ideas and soothe themselves.
#art $
%. . &ome people believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism
revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting a culture.
'iscuss both sides and give your own opinion.
#roviding economic incentives for cultural preservation is unarguably one of the
main contributions of tourism.
(n addition to raising financing, tourism can make an indigenous culture known to
the world and rally support worldwide to protect it.
)n the negative side, tourism develops sometimes at the expense of part of
culture. *ood, festivals, costumes and other stimulating elements of a culture are
highlighted to entertain tourists, constituting an insult to the locals and causing
damage to the unique nature of a culture.
$. . &pace travel to the +oon is often cited as one giant leap for mankind. ,et some
people argue that this achievement made little difference to our daily lives. -hat
is your opinion.
/he first implication of +oon landing is reflected in the likelihood of
traveling on other planets
0nother remarkable breakthrough made by the moon landing is that it
reignites peoples enthusiasm in the natural sciences.
(t should also be noted that the moon has water, the basic resource for
peoples survival. &ome day, if people are forced to move off the earth, the
moon might be the best shelter.
$. 'o you agree that modern technology has given us more leisure time than before.
0dmittedly, thanks to modern technology, people can thus spend less time on
compulsory activities, but it should also be noted that other noncompulsory
activities have come to consume a large proportion of peoples afterwork life
#eoples leisure lives are continuously eroded also because of ubiquity of modern
technological tools
-hile posing a threat on peoples leisure lives, technologies might on other
occasions, give workers more flexibility in controlling their work and more
quality time after work.
1. . #eople in many counties do not wear their traditional costume. &ome argue that
they would forget their history and tradition. 'o you agree or disagree.
2. . /he advance of science and technology has a significant impact on people, but
the role of artists is also important, such as musicians, painters and writers. -hat
can the arts tell us about life that science cannot.
/he arts represent human thoughts, whereas science represents natural order
0nother major distinction is that the arts draw attention to issues that are unique
in a particular society, while science attaches importance to the issue that are of
interest to mankind as a whole
/he arts also give people a sense of cultural background and identity, as a key
component of any culture in the world.

#art 1
% some people argue that immigrants should adopt the local culture when
immigrating to a new country. 0n alternative view is that they can adapt to a new
environment by establishing a minority community. 'iscuss these two views and give
your opinion
+ost immigrants, at the first stage of their life in a new country, are faced with
merging into the new culture and integrating into the new society. 0ccepting the
local culture by observing the local traditions is a good starting point.
-hile adopting local customs and blending into the local culture, migrants can
follow their individual cultural traditions. /he coexistence of different minority
communities in a country benefits both immigrants and locals.
$people should keep all the money they earn and should not pay taxes to the state.
'o you agree or disagree.
0lthough many taxpayers see income tax as an appropriation of their earnings,
tax is in fact a relief to taxpayers and their families, for example, by providing a
safeguard against unemployment and a solution to other problems that they may
confront in life.
/axation is meanwhile an effective tool by which a society can achieve the
redistribution of income and close the gap between haves and havenots
3orporate tax is deemed by business as a regular cost, which must be kept to a
minimum, but is it not necessarily a bane. 4y levying different types of tax, the
government can exert an influence on macroeconomic performance, which in turn
influences the income of the business world.
1. earlier technological development brought more changes to the life of ordinary
people than recent technological development do. /o what extent do you agree or
disagree.
-hile the invention of automobiles was a landmark in the technological evolution
of humankind, the widespread use of computers and telecommunications
technology has dramatically reshaped the nature of the society.
5ifestyles are changed by recent technologies in equal measure
+odern technologies also account for the evolution of peoples perception of
society
2. people think that old buildings should be knocked down and give way to the new
buildings. 'o you agree or disagree. 6ow important are old buildings to us.
/here is no denying that some old buildings are of aesthetic, archaeological or
architectural values. /hey might be either integral to a culture as a symbol of a
city or country or unique in the domain of architecture.
-ith regard to other old buildings, possessing no specific value while becoming
dilapidated, entire destruction is an acceptable and understandable.
7. as most people spend a major part of adult life at the place of work, job satisfaction
is an important part of individual wellbeing. -hat are the factors that contribute to
job satisfaction. 0re all the expectations for job satisfaction realistic.
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9there are many advertisements directed at children. #arents argue that children are
misled, while advertisers consider advertising a source of useful information. -hat is
your opinion.
)ne of the main features of advertisements is giving products an exaggerated
account
0nother main strategy adopted by advertises is to associate products with
lifestyles that are attractive to young people and deliver a strong message that the
advertised products are what their peers want and will choose
-hen the negative impacts of advertising on children are acknowledged, it
should be noted that as children grow up, they will make more sophisticated
judgment about those tactics advertisers use to grab their attention
8. it is said that the best way to solve the worlds environmental problems is to
increase the price of fuel. /o what extent do you agree or disagree.
(t should be first noted that car use alone does not take up the entire
consumption of petrol, although peoples obsession with car use contributes
greatly to greenhouse gas emission.
#eople should meanwhile recognize the fact that the demand for petrol is
generally inelastic, at least in the short run
/herefore, the effort to reduce greenhouse gases emission by curbing car use
can not achieve any immediate outcome unless sufficient time is given
:. far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although
people have noticed this problem for a long time. -hy have people failed to improve
this situation. -hat are your suggestions.
/he sharp fall in living species is first attributed to peoples continued and heavy
reliance on them for their own interests
0nother reason cited to explain this is that few people take the mass extinction of
species
*rom what has been discussed, it is clear that lack of awareness and overreliance
on natural resources are the main reasons why species are being pushed closer to
the brink of extinction
;. some people think that children should learn to compete, but others think that they
should be taught to cooperate with others. -hat your opinion.
%<. some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to
judge right and wrong and to behave well. &ome say that teachers should only teach
students about academic subjects. 'iscuss the both and give your opinion.
3ooperative learning occurs when students work collaboratively towards a
common goal. 0 students achievements are positively correlated with those of
his or her peers in the group
0nother benefit of cooperative learning is allowing students to take advantage of
individual strengths and combined efforts
6owever, some characteristics of collaborative learning have made it inapplicable
on some occasions
%% = people tend to work longer hours nowadays. -orking long hours has a
negative effect on themselves, their families and the society, so working hours should
be restricted. 'o you agree or disagree.
/o job holders, working long hours triggers at least two problems. (t is not only to
damage personal relationships, disrupt social lives and impede community
activities, but also to cause a feeling of stress, a psychological disturbance that is
experienced by many working people
/o employers, long working hours, although promising maximum benefit from
limited every now and then, have destructive effects in the long term
%$=what is the difference between traditional food and fast food.
*ast food is distinguished from traditional food mainly by the selection of
ingredients and cuisines.
0nother problem found in the regular consumption of fast food is the high risk of
obesity
+oreover, it is important to realize that a traditional meal has many of its cultural
and social meanings
%1 = wearing uniforms is popular in schools, but some people argue that it might
cause damage to childrens individuality. -hat is your opinion.
)ne of the most significant benefits obtaining from a uniform is that it eliminates
economic inequalities and reduces the competition among students for showing
off stylish clothes
&chool uniforms are meanwhile believed to have positive effects on discipline
&chool uniforms are sometimes viewed as a symbol of restrictive culture and a
significant determinant of childrens selfexpression, potentially suppressing
students individuality.
#art 2
. increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to
increase tension between people from different countries.
%. the first reason why international travels would never bring conflict is rooted in the
fact that both visitors and locals are economically motivated
$. understanding a culture has other implications. 'ifferences in social background,
culture values and religious belief might make the discrepancy of foreigners and local
inhabitants on some issues indelible
1. undeniably, it is likely that in some resorts, foreign visitors repel the local
community with their scant regard for the local environment and conventions when
they first arrive.
&pace travel to the +oon is often cited as one giant leap for mankind. ,et some
people argue that this achievement made little difference to our daily lives. -hat is
your opinion.
/he first implication of +oon landing is reflected in the likelihood of
traveling on other planets
0nother remarkable breakthrough made by the moon landing is that it
reignites peoples enthusiasm in the natural sciences.
(t should also be noted that the moon has water, the basic resource for
peoples survival. &ome day, if people are forced to move off the earth, the
moon might be the best shelter.
'o you agree that modern technology has given us more leisure time than before.
0dmittedly, thanks to modern technology, people can thus spend less time on
compulsory activities, but it should also be noted that other noncompulsory
activities have come to consume a large proportion of peoples afterwork life
#eoples leisure lives are continuously eroded also because of ubiquity of modern
technological tools
-hile posing a threat on peoples leisure lives, technologies might on other
occasions, give workers more flexibility in controlling their work and more
quality time after work.
people think that old buildings should be knocked down and give way to the new
buildings. 'o you agree or disagree. 6ow important are old buildings to us.
/here is no denying that some old buildings are of aesthetic, archaeological or
architectural values. /hey might be either integral to a culture as a symbol of a
city or country or unique in the domain of architecture.
-ith regard to other old buildings, possessing no specific value while becoming
dilapidated, entire destruction is an acceptable and understandable.
what is the difference between traditional food and fast food.
*ast food is distinguished from traditional food mainly by the selection of
ingredients and cuisines
0nother problem found in the regular consumption of fast food is the high
risk of obesity
+oreover, it is important to realize that a traditional meal has many of its
cultural and social meanings
/he advance of science and technology has a significant impact on people, but the
role of artists is also important, such as musicians, painters and writers. -hat can the
arts tell us about life that science cannot.
/he arts represent human thoughts, whereas science represents natural order
0nother major distinction is that the arts draw attention to issues that are unique
in a particular society, while science attaches importance to the issue that are of
interest to mankind as a whole
/he arts also give people a sense of cultural background and identity, as a key
component of any culture in the world.
some people suggest that there should be restriction on a detailed description of
crimes in the newspapers and on television. /o what extent do you agree or disagree.
/here can be little doubt that a complete description of crimes has a direct impact
on viewers perception of crime, including its nature and impacts
+eanwhile, the depiction of violence is potentially the primary cause of copycat
suicides, fights, shootings and bombings
'espite its enormous effects on the audience, the description of crimes on
television or newspapers should not be made a scapegoat for all social violence
do the positive effects outweigh negative effects, when advertising gains in
popularity.
(t is important to recognize that one of the key functions of advertising is to
supply consumers with adequate and accurate information about all of the
alternatives available to them
0dvertising also plays a significant role in fostering full employment and
facilitating economic wellbeing
>narguably, advertising is criticized every now and then for misleading the public
environmental problems are serious in many countries. (t means that only possible
way to protect the environment is at an international level, do you agree or disagree.
/he first point to support international cooperation is that the impact of an
environmental problem can be on the global scale
0nother benefit obtained from international cooperation is facilitating the
exchange of goods, technology, knowhow and capital
good facilities can be found in cities but not in the countryside. /herefore, new
doctors and teachers should be sent to the countryside,
the first is that hospital, clinics and schools are severely understaffed in rural
areas, compared with their overstaffed counterparts in the city
to the doctors or teachers that graduate freshly with a degree only, working in
rural areas enables them to enrich work experience within the shortest possible
period of time
despite those benefits, the place of work should be chosen b doctors or teachers
themselves and compulsory assortment is not justifiable.
#art 7
Topic 1: advantages and disadvantages of city life
4dvantages
1. 0s far as meals and clothes are considered, urban citizens are well fed and well
dressed as there is an adequate supply of goods.
. >rban citizens can appreciate a more colorful life than rural citizens. /he city
provides a lot of places for entertainment. 5iving in the country lacks
entertainment.
&. 3ity dwellers are well informed because they have the easier access to news
#isadvantages5
1. )ne big problem is the everincreasing pressure produced by overcrowding.
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. 0nother is the growing number of cars and buses, whose exhaust sends huge
quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, making the air of cities
unbreathable.
& /he most serious and pressing problem is the widespread crime.
0ll these problems make big cities no longer attractive to people as years
before. )nly a madman would choose to live in a large modern city.
Topic 2: Sending children to nurseries earlier
6or5
1. /he period between $ and 1 years old is crucial for a childs intelligence,
character and social adaptability.
. (t is beneficial for them to receive systematic and scientific care and rudimentary
knowledge from welltrained professionals.
&. /he child needs more opportunities to communicate with his?her peers.
+ (t also helps them to cultivate desirable and healthy habits.
, /he main task of the childcare establishments is to incubate honesty, courage,
discipline, cooperation, friendliness, and good manners.
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1. (t may lead to poorer parentchild relationship for lack of emotional
communication.
/here may be some potential risks for the children who are too young to be able
to take care of themselves.
& #arents are the first teacher of their own child and exert profound impact on the
childs future development?growth.
+ &anitary standards may not meet the requirement. @hygieneA
Topic3: Corporal punishment
6or5
1 (t moulds strong and real character.
(t helps to reinforce the authority of teachers and parents.
& #ermissiveness results in undisciplined children.
+ #arental laxity leads to the spread of juvenile delinquency.
4gainst5
1. (t seriously violates the legal rights and interests for children.
. (t endangers childrens physical and mental development.
&. (t is a kind of brutality and cruelty which may lead to injury or even death of the
student.
+ Besearches reveal that students who suffer from corporal punishment tend to
resort to violence in their future life.
, /he mission of education can be fulfilled in other more civilized ways.
Topic 7: Pop stars high salary
6or5
1. /heir brilliant performances enrich peoples cultural life, which partly
contributes to the spiritual civilization.
.
&. &ome of these stars also have undergone painstaking training and practice. /hey
may set an example for youngsters.
+. /hey sacrifice a lot for what they gain including privacy.
,. (t is an inevitable outcome of the market economy. (t is decided by the market.
4gainst5
1. -e should value the talents who promote the welfare of society rather than these
of pop stars.
'iscourage?&trike the initiative and zeal of people in other fields who does.
& /hey impose an adverse influence on the development of the next generation,
who may easily become moneyoriented.
+ -ith the quicklyearned money the pop stars vanity may quickly expand and
their souls may be distorted.
Topic 8: School or parents responsiility
The school5
1. 0s an institution of education, the school has the sole responsibility to educate
the younger generation.
. +ost of the childrens waking time is spent in schools, and their purpose in
attending school is to receive an education.
&. /he parents of the children pay for the education of their children, so they should
receive correspondent services.
+ /here are wellequipped facilities and welltrained teachers in schools.
The parents5
1 /he parents know their children better than the school, and they know what to
teach and in what way it can be accepted.
(n school, each child gets inadequate individual attention, and sometimes his?her
particular needs are passed over.
& /he parents function as the first teachers of their children so that they should be
responsible for the education of the children.
Topic !: "ormal e#aminations are outdated
6or5
1 *ormal examinations are too rigid, which is unfavorable to the students
creativity. (mposing restriction on the testers creativity in that the students are
made to answer the set questions in the set time.
#revent them from developing wider interests.
& *ormal examinations put too much pressure on the students, cause anxiety, bring
about unhealthy competition among students, and even cause psychological
unbalance.
4gainst5
1. -ithout the formal examination at a unified authoritative method to assess the
students ability, it will be hard for educational institutions to select candidates
with real abilities.
. "xams are a welltried system which offers the best and quickest way to assess
ones knowledge and aptitude.
&. (t reflects the weaknesses and strengths of a student fairly and scientifically.
+ /hey act as a mirror for both the examiner and the examinee.
Topic 1$: Should students %ear uniforms&
6or5
1. "nhance their sense of identity and solidarity with their fellow students. -earing
school uniforms will give the young children a sense of belonging.
. >niforms encourage frugality and thrift.
&. >niforms, in a way, can prevent students from being diverted from study to
fashion.
+ 'evelops a sense of team spirit and cooperation.
, &tudents refrain from certain kinds of rowdy behavior.
4gainst5
1. >niforms have an adverse impact on the mental development of the students.
. =ives rise to hostility between students from different schools.
& /hey are an infringement on our freedom. "very one has the right to choose what
to wear.
+ 'iscourages individuality and creativity.
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Topic 11 Customs and haits have changed
'ith the development of society( customs and haits have changed a lot) *s it a
good or ad phenomenon'hat s your opinion
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1 !o customs are perfect. /he new customs and habits inject new vitality into our
life and work, and improve our living standard and lifestyle.
-ith the advent of the new era, people are soon to find themselves living in an
altered world which calls for new adjustments, new ideas, new habits of
thoughts, and a new order of values.
& -e should embrace new things and adapt ourselves to the new world.
+ !owadays, people have more time to enjoy colorful cultural life.
, )ld customs and habits stand for backwardness and ignorance.
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1. )ur own unique national identities will be lost if our customs and habits change.
. -e should take pride in our customs and habits held dear by?handed down from
our ancestors, which reflect our brilliant history and rich culture.
&. (t is the cream of national culture.
+ -e should absorb the essence and beneficial material of our long cherished
customs and habits while adjusting ourselves to the quickly developing society.
, (f we forget our customs and habits, we will risk becoming slaves to the modern
machine.
0 /hey are the roots of a nation. /hey stand for a culture.
Topic 12 +dvantage and disadvantage of the internet
'hat are the advantages and disadvantages of the *nternet
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1. "asy and quick access to the latest worldwide information.
. 0 convenient and cheap source of entertainment and information.
&. -orldwide personal communication is both more convenient and
swifter?cheaper.
+. /he (nternet makes the world smaller. ,ou can make friends with anybody
through the (nternet.
,. 4rings us convenience and proficiency.
0. #lays a role of education and has become powerful academic resources.
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1 5ack social interaction, foster selfcenteredness and inflexibility, unable to make
a clear distinction between fantasy and reality.
)verindulgence in the (nternet will do harm to ones health >myopia?near
sightedness. 5ead a sedentary life.
& 6ackers attacks may undermine the national security, easy access to subversive
or pornographic items, exposure to excessive sex and violenceC our morality will
definitely receive a heavy blow.
+ +ake copyright laws harder to enforce, so it is harder to keep new technology
secrets.
Topic 13 Should monitors e installed
'ith the increase in security a%areness( security monitors are popping up in some
places) Some are very useful( li,e the monitoring eyes in the supermar,et and the
monitor chec,ing traffic flo%s on roundaouts) -ut are monitors in residential
areas really necessary
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1. "nsures security and fosters a sense of safety in the residents because today, even
the best neighborhoods are ripe for burglaries.
. #rovide clues and evidence to help police solve cases and trace the criminals.
&. 'eter?scare off ?frighten some wouldbe? potential criminals.
+. Beduce the work load of police and thus cut down on the governmental budget in
this aspect.
,. Bemind people to be careful with their speech and conducts? acts.
0. Befrain from indecent behavior? disgraceful behavior.
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1. invasion of ones privacy? violate ones dignity.
. 3ostly installation and maintenanceC a strain on the budget of the residents.
&. 'oubts about its functionDnot as useful as expected. &ome sensational felonies
are reported to have taken place in some wellmonitored residential areas.
+. #ossibility of being abused by some people for some ulterior motives. /he
materials obtained may be used to blackmail residents.
,. #rivacy should be given priority.
Topic 1. /andatory retirement age
*n some countries the average %or,er is oliged to retire at the age of
0$( %hile in others people can %or, until they are 10or 7$)
/ean%hile( %e see some politicians en2oying po%er %ell into their
eighties) Clearly( there is little agreement on an appropriate
retirement age)
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1. "very one is human with limited energy and vigorC therefore, after an exhausting
working life, one tends to be increasingly slow both in mind and action.
. -hen people reach an old age, they tend to be more conservative and reluctant to
accept new ideas and innovations.
&. /oo many old people remaining in high positions will hinder the development of
society.
+. )ffer more employment opportunities and promotions to the young so that they
will be able to give full play to their talent.
,. (f one never stops working, whats the point of life
4gainst>
1. 'ifferent occupations have their diverse traits and distinguishing features.
. &ome people think working gives them the mental satisfaction?contentment and a
role in society.
&. (t is regarded as a breadwinning process. Betirement can bring about financial
troubles.
+. (t is unfair to some people who have studied for years to obtain a higher degree.
, 3hronological age is not always a good indicator of ones capabilities.
0 )lder workers are usually more stable, skillful and experienced than younger
ones. (t is deemed as an economic asset.
Topic 10 *s it fair to cover the private life of celerities
*s it fair to cover celerities private lives in the mass media+re famous people
treated unfairly y the mediaShould they e given more privacy( or is the price
of their fame an invasion into their private lives
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1 &ome even welcome it because they can have free publicity which is of great
importance to their career.
3elebrities are always news. /hey are no longer celebrities without news about
them.
& citizens have the right to know the truth, to supervise the celebrity, forming a
kind of public opinion.
+ 3uriosity is in the nature of human beings.
, /here is competition among media. -ithout privacy, people will not be satisfied
and the media will be less attractive and entertaining.
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1. 3elebrities are also people too. /hey also have the human rights to protect their
privacy. -e can not deprive them of such a basic right.
Beporting privacy may be equal to personal assault, which is harmful to the
people concerned and their family.
& +any members of the media try to obtain materials by unlawful means.
+ /he media often violates the game rules by taking advantage of the celebrities.
, +edia should provide information which is more instructive and meaningful
rather than the senseless report on private lives of celebrities.
Topic 11 The same holiday for all people
The length of the holiday that an employee receives per5year varies from 2o to
2o) 6o you thin, people should have the same amount of holidays regardless of
their occupations4ive reasons for your ans%er
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1. 6umans are born equal. "veryone has the basic human right to work and rest.
. /he same amount of leisure time may eliminate the unfairness among people
who might be upset psychologically if otherwise.
&. #eople from all kinds of professions need time to rest and renew?refresh their
energy for better work later, even machines of same type need same time for
maintenance.
+. 0 holiday is a kind of welfare in society which all people should have the same
right to enjoy.
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1. 'ifferent professions have their own distinctive features.
. /he nature of different jobs varies, so the vacations of people doing different jobs
should vary.
&. #eople differ in their physical and spiritual state. &ome of them feel tired more
easily than others and need more rest and longer holidays.
+. #eople in different jobs assume different responsibilities and have different
degrees of pressure.
Topic 17 Spending money on artistic pro2ects
Some people say that it is not right for the government to spend so much money on
artistic pro2ects( such as galleries and sculptures) 6o you agree %ith themPlease
e#plain your reasons)
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1. "nrich peoples spiritual life, evoke peoples feeling.
. #art of the spiritual civilization construction.
&. 0rt is a revelation of social temper, which reveals the general state of mind of
the majority.
+. -ithout arts, life would become dull and monotonous.
,. #rovide more places of entertainment and recreation for citizens to enjoy their
leisure time.
0. (t is important to ones selfcultivation.
1. (mprove ones intellect and sensitivity to beauty. "nlarge mans capacity for
feelings, thought, and imaginations.
2. /o boost local tourism. +ost of these artistic projects are symbols of the city,
which appeal to visitor from home and abroad.
7. 0dd beauty to the cityscape.
13. >pgrade the image and status of the city.
1,. (t is a way of environment protection.
10. 3reate more job opportunities to release the unemployment situation.
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1. 6igh art appeals to only a small proportion of the population and thus benefit just
few.
. -e have a very limited budget. -e should make full use of the taxpayers money
to benefit the common people.
&. 3hina is still a developing country, which is short on funds. 0 thousand and one
things remain to be taken care of.
+. /here are still many people living below the poverty line, and many eligible
children can not receive the basic education for lack of money.
,. #riority should without doubt be given to the development of infrastructure, not
the building of art centers.
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&pace Besearch
#rosE
%. /he oldest and purest of the arguments for space exploration is the advancement of
science and technology.
$. -e will go into space, not to bring back things which make us richer or more
comfortable here on "arth. -e will go there to live and make it our home.
1. /he exploration to the universe is a high ideal Fspace truly is the final frontier .
2. /he instinct to explore is fundamentally humanC already some of our most amazing
achievements have taken place in space.
7. !o one can deny the sense of wonder.
9. /he exploitation of space has directly changed our world. &atellites orbiting the
"arth allow us to communicate instantaneously with people on different continents,
and to broadcast to people all over the world.
8. -eather satellites save lives by giving advance warning of adverse conditions, and
together with other scientific instruments in orbit they have helped us understand our
own world better.
:. &pace exploration is an investment in the future. )ur world is rapidly running out
of resources. )verpopulation could become a serious worldwide threat.
;. &pace exploration open us new world and adds to our knowledge, enabling human
being to know more about the universe as well as about the earth.
%<. &pace exploration helps to acquire new resources to mitigate the energy crisis
@shortageA. /here may be some new kinds of natural resource in other planets.
%%. &pace exploration may find new living places for human being to solve the
problem of overpopulation. /here is possibility that one day mankind may emigrate to
other planets.
%$. &pace exploration is necessary for future. (f we want to progress in the world then
we should continue space exploration.

#ros and 3ons of /ourism
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%. (t is regarded as a pillar of key local economic development.
$. /he booming tourist industry has created more job openings. +any people have
said goodbye to poverty through involvement in tourist businesses.
1. /he tourist industry has played a positive role in meeting the cultural needs of the
public, carrying forward national culture and achieving the sustainable development
of resources.
2. /ourism helps to better introduce the country to foreigners and showcase the
brilliant history and culture to the outside world.
7. /ourism helps to improve the investment environment so as to attract more foreign
investors.
9. /ourists can take pleasure in the magnificent natural landscape, appreciate the
superior workmanship of ancient artists and enjoy a variety of local delicacies
@specialtiesA. +any tourist attractions offer a wealth of historical relics, fascinating
scenery and interesting local culture.
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%. 3ontact with and assimilation of other cultures will reduce the uniqueness of ones
own culture and make the world less colorful than before.
$. >ndermine local traditions and ways of life.
1. /ourism may cause serious environmental pollution.
+useums and =alleries
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%. +useum and related heritage institutions provide people with an enhanced
awareness of our diverse heritage and our place in the world. /hey promote
understanding and appreciation of our diverse cultures, landscapes, stories and
experiences.
$. +useums contribute to the enrichment of the lives of people.
1. =uarantee the availability and use of the collections in research and teaching.
2. 3ollections and exhibitions reflect the cultural and social diversity.
7. +useums and galleries make an important contribution to education, scholarship,
citizenship , social inclusion and tourism.
9. =enerally promote the publics enjoyment and understanding of painting and other
fine art both by means of the collection and by such other means as they consider
appropriate .
/G and *ilms
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%. /elevision is one of the most important forms of entertainment and communication.
$. /elevision has the power to educate and to entertain.
1. /here is probably no greater influence on society than the television, which has
saturated our lives.
2. 3hildren watch /G to receive the daily news.
7. /G plays a big role in a childs life. (t teaches them new words and shows them
things they have never seen before.
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%. 0 child who often indulges in /G doesnt know the difference between reality and
fantasy .
$. 3hildren have undeveloped minds, which can not conceive the information the
same way that adults do.
1. =iven our national television habit, it is no surprise that we are raising the most
sedentary and most overweight generation of youngsters in history.
2. /he health consequences of this overabundance of /G viewing include an increase
in obesity among kids due to a sedentary lifestyle, and the flip side, an increase in
dieting disorders due to the unrealistic expectations set up by thin actors on television
shows and commercials.
4dvertising
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%. 0dvertising promotes and popularizes new products and give people everywhere
the maximum choice of products and choice.
$. &ome advertisements are of high artistic value, original and welldesigned with
vivid pictures and witty language, artistic photography and witty slogan C therefore
they add to the beauty of our lives. /hey are a par indispensable to modern society.
1. 0dvertising brings convenience to peoples lives.
2. 0dvertising plays an important role in our economic life and is indispensable to the
consumer society.
7. (t is a kind of visual enjoyment to look at some witty works of advertising which
add beauty to the cityscape .

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%. &ome leaflets and handouts are scattered here and there, polluting the environment.
/hey are regarded as rubbish and a blemish on the landscape of the city. /hey
disfigure our cities,
$. 0dvertisements are not always truthful, and a product is often misrepresented , false
and deceptive . +any advertisements are fictitious , exaggerating, misleading and
flying in the face of truth.
1. 0dvertisements are an insidious form of brainwashing. &ome are mislead and tend
to induce people to spend more and create demand for things we do not need.
2. (t is very disturbing that /G programs are interrupted by advertisements, and
mailboxes are stuffed with rubbish. !uisance to /G viewersE constant interruption
spoils the viewing. -e can do nothing but accept it passively.

-ill 8omputers 9eplace (uman Teachers?

%. 3omputers are cold impersonal devices and they relate to children as though they
are machinesDwithout love, care, or feeling.
$. 3hildren who use computers will learn to communicate with machines instead of
people. /here is a risk we will create a generation of social illiterates. /here is some
truth to the stereotypical Hcomputer nerdI.
1. /eacherdirected learning is underpinned by personal awareness and a focus on
students. (/directed focus is impersonal.
2. -ithin a class of $7 children, there may be $7 variables. /hese variables are
understood by teachers but not by computergenerated and controlled programs.
7. 3lassroom teachers become aware of student learning difficulties and foibles.
9. 3omputers present programs that can not be accommodated. #ersonalized shifts do
not happen.
8. 3omputergenerated learning places all students in the group onto the same
program, at the same point, progressing them as a collective. (ndividual differences
are not recognized.
:. 6aving a teacher in the classroom poses many opportunities for the students to
learn lifes basics.
;. 6aving physical teachers in the classrooms is advantageous because they can teach
personal interaction, reading, and teamwork. 0nd computer cannot teach these things.
%<. /here can be confusion between reality and fantasy, between fact and myth

To Play$ or to 8ompete?
%. )rganized sports activities bring damage rather than benefits to children both
physically and psychologically.
$. #hysically, as they are still at the stage of developing bodies, hard exercises and
tough playing will be inappropriate for them.
1. #sychologically, winning and losingDthe keynote of adult life may mean too
heavy a burden for children who should have fun and enjoy the game at that age.
2. /he primary goal of a professional athleteF winning F is not appropriate for
children. /heir goal should be having fun, learning, and being with friends.
7. 3hildren will benefit more from those programs emphasizing fitness, selfesteem,
cooperation, sportsmanship, and individual performance.
9. 4esides physical hazards and anxieties, competitive sports pose psychological
dangers for children.
:ature or :urture
%. 5earning is very important in determining who we are.
$. ,ou cant change your genes, but you can choose how to live your life.
1. (f we take identical twins, and give one the best environment possible, and put the
other one in closet for eighteen years, the differences will be profound, and caused
totally by environmental differences between the two children,
2. (dentical twins living in parallel universes do not necessarily lead identical lives.
7. "nvironment is more influential.
9. /here is also substantial proof that an individuals environment affects his mental
aptitude.
8. (t is often difficult to separate learning from our biology because we begin learning
at the moment we are born.
:. 4iology certainly determines part of what we are, but we start learning as soon as
we are conceived.
;. -e hardly separate biologically determined behavior from learned behavior.
%<. &ocialization is learning. &ocialization refers to all learning regardless of setting or
age of the individual.
%%. 0 persons entire environment seems to be more effectual in determining his
mental ability than heredity is.
%$. "xperiments such as these ones prove that a persons environment can have a
crucial effect on him and on his manner of thinking.
%1. 0 study done in =reat 4ritain in the late %;:<s shows that nutrition plays a very
large role in a persons development.
%2. &tarving people across the globe show why lack of nutrients in human bodies can
stunt mental evolutions as well as physical growth.
%7. >nique environmental factors @unique to children reared togetherA cause
differences in behavior.

The 8loning Technology
%. 3loning is unnatural and not ethically correct.
$. 3loning creates serious issues of identify and individuality and forces humans to
consider the definition of self.
1. (t leads to the psychological harms on cloned human children. )ne of those harms
is the loss of identify, or sense of uniqueness and individuality.
2. /he strongest ethical argument against cloning is that it could lead to a new,
unfamiliar type of family relationship.
7. 0nother argument against cloning is that it would be available only to the wealthy
and therefore would increase social inequality.