90. Some people who failed at school can be highly successful in their adult life. Discuss why does this happen? And what are the main factors to get a successful life? 100320
91. In some societies, more and more people choose to live on their own. What is the reason for this, and is it a positive or negative trend? 100410 92. More and more young children have mobile phone. Some people say it is a good thing for them, while others say it is a bad thing. What is your opinion? 100417
93. In some countries, age of 18 means adults, while in other countries, it should be older. Give your own opinion and talk about the responsibility of an adult. 100520
94. Travel to and from work has become more difficult for many people, to solve this situation; employers should allow people to do some work at home. What’s your opinion and discuss the advantage and disadvantage. 100605
95. In many countries, workers over 60 can still be found in the workplace. However, some people think it may cause some social problems and they should get retired. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100626
96. People nowadays are more easily influenced by fashion, especially on their clothes and hairstyle. What factors lead to the phenomenon? Is it a positive or negative trend? 100717
97. Nowadays, some people believe advertising is useful and informative. Others believe advertising gives false information about the products and increase the price of goods, what is your opinion? 100731
98. Money makes people's life much easier, but too much money can bring problems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having lots of money? 100805
99. Students in school should learn practical skills such as car maintenance and managing a bank account, as well as the traditional academic subject. Do you agree or disagree? 100821
100. Schools should teach children good behavior and introduce ideas of 'right' and 'wrong’. It should not only be left to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 100911
101. Modern lifestyles make many people hard to lead active and health lives. What are the factors contributing to that? How to suggest the governments and other large companies to help them do more exercise? 100925
102. In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer just buying what you need. It has been transformed into a form of entertainment. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development? 101009
103．Some people believe that young people children and teenagers are better at learning a foreign language; others think that adults are more successful at this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 101030
104. In some countries, young criminals were not put in prison, instead, they are required to do unpaid work in community. Do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages? 101104
105. Traveling by air becomes cheaper. Describe your opinion, and the advantage and disadvantage of this development. 101204
106. Some people say that it is impossible to live comfortably in big cities. What problems are faced by the people living in big cities? What solutions can be taken to solve those problems? 101211
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107. Today in many countries, people hold bigger and more expensive wedding than before. What do you think about the case? Is it a positive or negative development? 110115
108. There are too much stress in the workplace. What can employees and employers do about it? 110122
109. In many countries there is a lot of rubbish garbage because more and more people buy things. What are the causes? In your country, does it have the same problem? 110127
110. Some people think travelling abroad is a valuable experience for young people. Others think it wastes too much time and expense. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 110212
111. Some people believe the elderly said that life is better in the past. Do
you agree or disagree? 110217
112. Increasing level of noise pollution has affected people’s life significantly. What factors caused this problem? How to solve this problem? 110305
113. Traffic jam is a problem in many towns and cities. Some people suggest that governments build wider roads in order to solve the problem. Do you agree or disagree? 110319
114. Nowadays, large shops have replaced privately-owned shops. Why is it? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? 110402 115. Most of people hope that they can hold sporting competitions in their own countries, while others believe that it may cause problems. Discuss both sides and give your ideas. 110416
116. There is an increasing number of people using the credit card which seems likely to replace the coins and notes in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? 110507
117. Nowadays, more and more people don't wear their national clothes, and the clothes look almost the same all over the world. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? 110611
118. Nowadays, people have a lot of pressure and stress. What are they? How to reduce them? 110625
119. Too many old historic buildings are in danger and destroyed in many countries. What are the main reasons? How to protect them? 110709
120. Some people think students in primary school / secondary school should be taught how to manage money because it is an important life skill. Do you agree or disagree? 110730
121. Playing team sports can teach students more than just games themselves. What do young people learn from playing team games? How are they useful in their later life? 110813
122. Some parents bought a large number of toys to their children. What are the disadvantages and advantages about it? 110903
123. Most children want to watch the same TV programmes and play the same computer games like their friends do. Shall parents allow them to do like this? 110924
124. Advertisements for things like toys and food have effects on children and their families. Many people think this is negative. Do you agree or disagree? 111008
125. Some people think that secondary school students should study academic subjects such as history and physics. While others believe they should study practical subjects such as car machinery and cookery. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 111022
126. Some people think that only staff who worked in a company for a long time should be promoted to a higher position. What's your opinion? 111105
127. Some people are interested in international news, others prefer