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1. Individual greed and selfishness has been the basis of the modern society. Someone think that we must return to the older, more traditional values of respect for the family and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Pro: 1. 2. 3.

Gifted education Prodigy Sacrifice for Pedagogy Distinctive Inclusive education Elite education ADHD 3. Differences between countries have become less evident so we can enjoy the same films, brands and TV programs. To what extent do you think the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages? Advantage: 1. 2. 3.

Con: 1. 2. 3.

Too good to be true Encroach Return to nature Root Self-centered Materialism The shortest cut to Idealistic 2. Some people think intelligent children should learn with others together, since it will benefit everyone, while other people think intelligent children should learn separately, and also should get special treatment. Discuss both points and give your own opinion. Opinion A:

Disadvantage: 1. 2. 3.

Cultural convergence Cultural homogeneity Bleach away National identity Dominate culture Cultural hegemony To keep up with the Beckhams 1

Recreation 4. Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, it creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Pro: 1. 2. 3.

2. 3.

Subsidy Indispensable The only straw The last straw Overreliance Sustainable Priority 6. Many people think public libraries should only provide books and shouldn't waste their limited money on expensive hi-tech media, such as software DVD or video. Do you agree or disagree? Pro: 1. 2. 3. Con: 1. 2. 3.

Con: 1. 2. 3.

clash and conflict Environmental degradation Bridge the gap of culture Alien culture Destination Taboo Ideology Religion Local norm 5. Some people said the government shouldnt put money on art such as music and painting. They should spend more money on construction of public facilities. Do you agree or disagree? Pro: 1. 2. 3.

Online access The technologically advantaged Cripple A wider range of Treasure Break the barrier of space and time Stretch its capacity to Exorbitant cost

7. Food can be produced much more cheaply, because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some methods may be dangerous for human health, and have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you think its disadvantages outweigh its advantages? Disadvantage:

Con: 1.

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Virtual life Redefine Unprecedented Stimulate Prevalence Media blitz Savvy

Advantage 1. 2. 3.

9. Children who are brought up in families without much money are better prepared to deal with the problem during adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. Do you agree or disagree Pro: 1. 2. 3.

Commodity agriculture Insecticide Chemicals Residue Enter the food chain Preservation Organic fertilizer Exhausted fume and gas Irretrievable 8. Leisure is a growing industry. Nowadays, more modern technology is used in entertainment, which may lead people to be less creative. Do you agree or disagree? Pro: 1. 2. KTV PS3 3.

Con: 1. 2. 3.

Family with high socio-economic background Family adversity Deprivation Iron will Social network Material support Privileged Adolescent Strive to achieve Internal and external element 10. Some people tend to take temporary jobs, working several months only in a year, for they have the time to do other things. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Advantage 1. 3

Con: 1. 2. 3. 3D

Aesthetic fatigue Be indulged with infinite choices

2. 3.

Disadvantage 1. 2. 3.

Merits and demerits Sparkling features Flexibility Imprudent decision Assertively Regret making the wrong choice Veteran Commitment Beyond Temporary employment might only contribute temporarily Enterprise hierarchy Provisional basis

Cherish Are at variance with

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Some people say politicians promote the development of society. However others believe that it is scientists who have more influence on the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 2010 2 20

Many countries aim to improve living standard by developing economy, however, as aresult, some important social values are lost. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages? 2010 2 27

Some people hold that despite the remarkable achievement of technology, technological progress in the last century has brought negative effects upon society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 4

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More and more works are now done by machines. What impacts could this bring onto individuals and society? 2010 3 27

Studies suggested that children now spend more time on watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think this is case? What measurement and methods can be used to handle this? 2010 4 10 ( 2008 6 14 )

Some people think that the increase of cheap air travel has brought about many benefits while others argue that this development has its drawbacks to the world s environment and resources. Discuss these two points of view. What s your opinion? 2010 4 15

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Some people consider that school education should be concentrated on academic subjects, which would be helpful for their future careers, and subjects like music and sport are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2010 5 15 ( 2008 10 23 )

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Many young people today leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. Why do you think 5

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Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2010 6 17

Airtravel and telecommunications brought about increasing contacts and closer relationships with foreigners. To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from international tourism and business? 2010 6 19

An increasing amount of people today change their career and place of residence several times during their lives. Is this positive or negative to development? 2010 6 26

Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, it creates prejudice rather than broadens our mind. Why do you think this is the case and how can we solve this problem? 2010 7 10

More and more young people hold important positions in government. Some people think it is not suitable but others think otherwise. Discussboth views and give your own opinion. 2010 7 15

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Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer the work call and home call at any place, or 7 days a week. Some people think this development has negative effects on both individuals and society. Do you agree or disagree? 2010 9 11

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Society should be based on laws and rules. Without laws and rules people might do anything they want. Do you agree or disagree? 2010 9 25

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Pollution and other environmental problems are resulting from a country's developing and becoming richer. Some think this cannot be avoided. To what extent do you agree ordisagree? 2010 10 30

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Everyone should stay in school until they reach the age of 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2010 11 20

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Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called peer pressure". Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? 2010 12 18

Some people think typical teaching of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050. Do you agree or disagree?