In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other.

Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, more and more people from different cities are spending more time away from their families.

What are the possible reasons and the effects on the people themselves and their families?

Some people think it is a better way to leave their home country to improve their work and living opportunities, while others think staying in their own country is a better choice.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think the traditional method (making photo albums, writing diaries) is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV, and a fridge.

Do you think the disadvantages of such a development outweigh the advantages?

In today's cities, people continue to use cars and motorcycles, which have made transportation increasingly difficult.

Why? What is the best way to stop people from using cars and motorcycles?

It's more important for school children to learn about their local history than world history.

To what extent do you agree or disagree？

Today people live longer after retiring from work.

What problems does this cause for individuals and society? What can be done to deal with them?

Some people think the primary purpose of schools is to turn the children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

The increasing demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these energy sources in remote and untouched natural places.

Do you think the advantages of locating oil and gas in these areas outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these places?

Good education is more important for academic success than individual ability.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger.

Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

It is difficult for people who live in cities to get enough physical exercise.

What causes and solutions can be taken to solve the problem?

Some people think the Olympic Games are exciting and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that it is a waste of money.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

More and more people are leaving the countryside to live in cities.

Does this development have positive or negative effects on the environment?

Some people think visual images (like photographs and videos) can accurately tell information in a news story. Others believe they are not reliable sources.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In more and more countries, people choose to give money on special occasions rather than personally giving gifts.

Why might this be the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.

What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?

Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

For centuries, important parts of education have remained, such as reading, writing, and math. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skills be made as a fourth skill to be added to the list.

To what extent do you agree?

People who cause their own illnesses through unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets should have to pay more for health care.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?