1. In the past, people spent their entire lives doing one job. But nowadays, they change their jobs frequently. Please give the reasons and your suggestions. 2

2. What are the main tasks of universities: to offer students knowledge and skills essential for their future career, or to provide students with access to knowledge itself? What do you think university education should contain? 4

3. Should government pay for medical care and education? Why? 6

4. What is it in the mass media that has negative effects on teenagers and what measures should governments take to solve this problem? 8

5. Nowadays computers are widely used in education. As a result, some people think teachers no longer play important roles in classrooms. To what extend do you agree or disagree? 10

6. Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. Do you agree or disagree? 12

7. Some people think that children should learn to compete, but others think that children should be taught to co-operate so that they could become more useful adults. State some reasons for both views and give your opinion. 14

8. The culture of different countries are becoming increasingly similar, so there is no point for people to go traveling abroad for they could have the same experience at home. Do you agree or disagree? 16

9. Some people think that people will forget their own tradition and history because they no longer wear their traditional costumes. Do you agree or disagree? 18

10. Traditional food is undergoing great changes and being replaced by new diets. What do you think are the reasons and what do you think about this phenomenon? 20

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101. If a five-year old commits a crime, should his/her parents take the responsibility and how should the parents be punished? What should be the age of a child when parents no longer take the responsibility for his or her behavior? 202

102. Participating in a sport is as important for psychological health and social development as it is for physical conditions. What is your opinion? 204

103. The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer. 206

104. Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives? 208

105. Some countries allow women to join the armed forces, while some others think that armed forces such as navy or army don’t suit women. Do you agree or disagree? 210

106. Many people think it’s wrong to lock animals up in zoos because it is cruel and serves little purpose. But others think that the animals in zoos can bring happiness to people, especially the kids. What is your opinion? 212

107. Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients but concentrate more on all patients’ health, no matter how rich they are. Give your view. 214

108. Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or re-educated and rehabilitated, using community service programs for instance, before being reintroduced to society? 216

109. Many schools demand that the students should wear uniform. Some people think that such a practice undermines students’ personality and individuality. What do you think? 218

110. Thanks to modern technology, people are living a longer life. Is it a good thing or a bad one? State your opinion. 220

111. What are the advantages and disadvantages of getting married with a foreigner? 222

112. Are women suitable to become police officers? Give your reasons and examples. 224

113. Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that people in the country have healthy lifestyles. Other people believe that individuals should be free to decide their own lifestyles. Please give your own opinion. 226