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　　1. Some people think that employers should not be concerned about the way of dress of employees but only the quality of work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180113

　　2. Lectures were used in the past as an old way of teaching a large number of students. As new technology is now available for education, some people suggest that there is no justification for lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180218

　　3. Nowadays, people are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. This both affects what people think is important and there is a negative impact on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180120

　　4. The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world requires enormous expenditure. Some people think money should be spent on providing new housing and road. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180203

　　5. Some people think that people who prefer to read for pleasure will have better imagination and language skills than people who like watching TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180210

　　6. In many countries, prison is the most common solution to the problem of crime. However, a more effective way is to provide people with better education so that they cannot become criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180303

　　7. Some people think that one of the best ways to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel of cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180310

　　8. Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors in major sports competition such as Olympics and football World Cup etc. It is better to spend money encouraging children to take up sports at a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180315

　　9. Some people think the most important thing about being rich is helping other people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180407

　　10. Governments should make people responsible for looking after their own local environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180414

　　11. Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180505

　　12. Some people think that art (such as painting and music) does not directly improve quality of people’s life, so governments should spend money on other areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180512

　　13. Some people who have been in prison became good citizens later, so some people think they are the best people to tell school students the danger of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180728

　　14. Some people think modern children’s games do not develop a wide range of skills for children, and traditional games can be much better for developing these skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180802

　　15. Nowadays a large amount of advertising aiming at children should be banned because of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180811

　　16. Some people think that schools should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computers instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180818

　　17. Some people think too much money and time have been allocated in scientific research. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180913

　　18. In many countries nowadays, more and more women have full-time jobs as men, so there is the logic that men and women should share the housework tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180915

　　19. Team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities that are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20180929

　　20. Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education, so some people think universities should make is especially easy for them to get an access to the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20181011

　　21. Public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free for the people who use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20181101

　　22. It is shown that many criminals have a low level of education. Some people argue that the best way to reduce crime is to educate criminals in prison to help them find jobs when they leave prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20181103

　　23. Some employers are giving more importance to employing people with good social skills in addition to people with good qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree the good social skills are as important as good qualifications for success in jobs? 20181110

　　24. The qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at university or any similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20181117

　　25. Some people believe that spending money on developing technology for space exploration is unjustifiable, and there are more beneficial ways to spend the money. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20181201

　　Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

　　26. Some people believe that newspaper is the best way to learn about news, while others believe that more effective way is through other media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20180324

　　27. People have different views on how to reduce traffic congestion. Some think that governments should build more train than subway lines, while others think that building more and wider roads will reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 20180707

　　28. Some people say that children should go to school as young as possible, while others believe that children should go to school of at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20180825

　　29. Some people think that young people should spend more of their free time at home with their families, and spend less time entertaining outside. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20181027

　　30. Some people think that schools should select their pupils according to their academic ability. Others believe that young people with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20181208

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　　31. As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for environment? 20180224

　　32. People today can shop, work and communicate with others via the Internet. They do not need to do these face to face. Is it a positive or negative development? 20180421

　　33. In some countries, many people choose educating their children at home by themselves instead of send them to school. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? 20180426

　　34. In many countries, people like to eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages? 20180519

　　35. Many people today prefer socializing online to spending time with their friends in local community. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? 20180602

　　36. In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first month after the birth of their baby. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? 20181013

　　37. In some cities, there are few controls over the design and construction of new housing and office buildings, so people can build in whatever style they like. Do you think advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages? 20181215

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　　38. Figures show that in some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of population aged 15 or younger. What do you think of the current and future effects it may have in those counties? 20180201

　　39. Children are experiencing increasing educational, social and commercial pressures. What are the causes? And how to reduce these pressures? 20180524

　　40. In recent years, an increasing number of people in many cities know little about their neighbors, and they do not have a sense of community. What causes this? And what solutions can you suggest? 20180719

　　41. Some businesses find that when new employees join them after finishing their education, they lack basic interpersonal skills such as the ability to work with colleagues as part of a team. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it? 20180721

　　42. Nowadays people are living in a throw-away society where they always throw old things away. What causes this problem? What effects does this lead to us? 20180908

　　43. Many young people today know more about international pop and movie stars than about famous people in the history in their own countries. Why is this? What can be done to increase young people’s interest in famous people in the history of their own countries? 20181213

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　　44. In modern society today, people can buy a wider range of household goods (for example, televisions, microwave ovens or rice cookers) than ever before. Is it a positive or negative development? 20180106

　　45. Young people in the workplace are changing their jobs or careers every few years. What are the reasons? Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? 20180607

　　46. More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? 20180623

　　47. An increasing number of people are changing their careers during their working time. What causes this trend and is it a positive or negative development? 20180630

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　　48. Reports show that it is increasingly expensive to keep museums open to the public. Find the best ways to fund them (governments, business, or individuals) 20181020