Education
1 Some people think young people should do military service while others think they should do community work. Discuss.

2 Some people think all students should wear uniforms. Do you agree?

3 Memorization of information by frequent repetition( “rote learning” ) plays an important role in the educational system. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4 Some people think when we learn a foreign language we should learn it in a foreign country. Agree?

Media

5 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of international news media

reporting famous people's private life.

Technology

6  Scientists contribute more to the development of our society. But many people ignore basic science today. What are the causes and what are your solutions?

Government

7 Some people think the government should not invest in space research and self-defense. It should spend money on other things such as arts and helping the poor people instead. Do you agree?

Crime

8 Sending criminals to the prison is not an effective method of dealing with them. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Environment

9 We have entered a throw-away society in which we fill the environment with plastic bags and other kinds of rubbish. To what extent do you agree and what are your solutions?

Animals

10 Some people think pets such as cats and dogs should not be kept in cities. Agree?