10. Do you think college students should take part-time jobs? Why?
11. In your opinion, why has traveling abroad become a major way for Chinese families to spend
their holidays?
12. How has modern technology changed the way we entertain ourselves? Is this positive or
negative?
13. What are the factors leading to poverty? Give some possible solutions.
14. More and more kindergartens start to offer English course to little kids now. What are the
reasons and what do you think of this?
15. Some people suggest that the retirement age in China should be raised. Do you agree or
disagree? Why?
16. What do you think is the most effective source of information, TV, newspapers or the
internet? Why?
17. Currently there is a growing population in China. How can we help senior people to live a
better life?
18. Nowadays more and more people are shopping online. Is it positive or negative and why?
19. Many university graduates cannot find jobs. What are the causes? How can the university
help them in their job hunting?
20. Some people say learning is a life-long process. Do you agree or disagree and why?
21. Some people argue that computer games exert negative influence on children. Do you agree
or disagree?
22. What should be done to narrow the gape between the rich and the poor in China?
23. Some people believe that personal happiness is based on economic success. Do you agree or
disagree?
24. Some believe that older people should live with their children while others argue that older
people should live in special homes. What is your opinion?
25. Do you think women should stay at home after giving birth to a baby? Why or why not?
26. In China, many old historic building are destroyed to give way to modern building. What do
you think about it?
27. It seem that big cities throughout the world are becoming more and more alike. Do you find
this a good trend?
28. Some people say newspapers and books are outdated. What is your opinion?
29. Should museums or art galleries be free of charge for the general public?
30. Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy? Why
or why not?
31. In China, many young girls see marrying a rich man as a short-cut to wealth. What do you
think of this?
32. Some people don’t want to donate money to the Red Cross. What do you think about this?
33. Why do many Chinese travel abroad to buy luxury goods such as expensive watches and
bags?
34. Currently, anyone can post information on the internet. Some people believe that most
information on the internet is inaccurate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
35. Some people believe that the Birth Control Policy in China should be abolished. What is your
opinion?
36. Nowadays more and more people have been engaged in reading online. How has modern
technology changed our reading habits? Is it a positive or negative development?
37. Currently the general public can choose to travel by public transport, bicycle and private cars.
Which is the most popular means of transport in your city? Why?
38. More than 6 million people are graduating now. Many of them will try job-hunting in big
cities like Beijing. What advice do you have for them?
39. What do you think is a more important element in the development of intelligence,
environment or genetic factors? Why?
40. Protecting the environment is very important. What should be done to encourage people to
protect the environment in their daily life?
41. Today more and more people advocate lifelong learning. But people hold different views
about lifelong learning. What is your view on it?
42. What benefits can we gain from our overseas life and study experience?
43. Air pollution in big cities seems to be worsening. What should be done to improve air
quality?
44. What are the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards?
45. Tourism generally contributes to a country’ economy. However, it sometimes brings problems
as well. What are the likely problems?
46. The ipad, e-books and other electronic devices are getting increasingly popular among young
people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reading e-books?
47. Nowadays, the physical health of college students is reported to be declining. What do you
think are the factors leading to it?
48. How has modern technology changed the way we communicate with people? Is this a
positive or negative development? Why?
49. As a visiting scholar, what major factors would you take into consideration when choosing a
university abroad?
50. What are the important factors to be taken into consideration when applying for a part- time
job?
51. When you go overseas for further studies, you will experience some difficulties. How would
you get yourself through culture shock while living abroad?
52. An increasing number of people in the cities do not know their neighbors. What has caused
this situation?
53. Some people argue that technology has made our life complex. Do you agree or disagree?
54. As global trade increases, more and more goods are exported from other countries. Do you
find this a good trend?
55. Nowadays. Many people choose to work from home using modern technology. Do you find
this a good trend?
56. Children today are living under more pressure than those in the past. Do you agree or
disagree?
57. Some people argue that the mass media should not report the details of crimes. Do you
agree or disagree?
58. Many people are busy with work and have little time to spend with families. What are the
effects of this?
59. What do you think of GM food?
60. Advertising aimed at children should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
61. When some elderly people need urgent help, many of us hesitate, or even refuse to give a
hand. What is your view on this issue?
62. Young people are often influenced by others at the same age. Do you agree or disagree?
63. Some people think that old buildings should be knocked down to build new ones. What do
you think of this?
64. Should foreign visitors be charged more than local people when they visit cultural and
historical attractions in a country? What is your view of this issue?
65. Many of us spend more time and money eating out. Is this a good change? Are you following
this change?
66. Some people believe that children should obey the rules their parents and teachers set.
What do you think of it?
67. What can individuals do to improve the environment?
68. In spite of their convenience, smart phones are making people not as close as before. Do you
agree or disagree?
69. Many parents do not want their children to study medicine and become doctors. This is very
different from before. What are the reasons for the change?
70. What should be done to narrow the gap between the urban and the rural areas?
71. Many Chinese young people use English name in their daily life. Do you find this a good
trend?
72. Some people argue that if a society is governed by female leaders, it will be more peaceful.
Do you agree or disagree?
73. Some people argue that it is the responsibility of individuals to save money for their own
care after they retire. Do you agree or disagree?
74. Some people think new buildings should be build in traditional styles to protect cultural
identity. Do you agree or disagree?
75. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online dating?
76. A growing number of people are now buying things online while others argue that they still
prefer shopping in traditional department stores. Which way of shopping do you prefer and why?
77. Some people argue that computer games have a negative impact on children. Do you agree
or disagree?
78. Recently, there have been great changes in China’ s family planning policy and some people
are now to have a second child. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of having a second child?
79. Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place
would you prefer to live in? And why?
80. Do you think individuals are doing enough to help to protect the environment? What can
individuals do to protect our environment?
81. Many people believe that “a woman’ s place is in the home”, especially when their children
are young. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
82. Every time a technology company, like Apple, release a new product, many people feel that
they must buy the product. Why is this the case?
83. Cities in China are becoming larger in size and in population. Describe some of the problems
that urban expansion causes in modern cities.
84. In countries like Canada and UK, Smoking is banned in places like restaurants and bars. Do
you think China should have a similar law? Why or why not?
85. On-line teaching and learning is developing fast. How will this affect traditional classroom
teaching and learning?
86. E-books are becoming increasingly popular. As a result, fewer people are going to the library.
What do you think of this tendency?
87. Some young couples prefer not to have children. What are the advantages and disadvantages
of DINK(double income, no kids) families?