1. The international trade is a topic of public interest and concern.

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2. Perhaps the hottest topic in the area of communication is the widespread use of
the Internet.
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3. The development of English as a global language is one of the most remarkable
phenomena of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
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4. The relationship between culture and tourism has received a great amount of
attention throughout the world.
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5. In recent years, the debate about trade activities between countries has been
fuelled/ intensified by overtly rapid expansion of importing.
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6. Education has become an important industry, an industry that is second to none
in terms of importance to our society.
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7. The rapid extension of the lifespan, resulting from improved health and living
conditions, is a feature of all developed countries in the 21st century.
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8. It is a bitterly contested/highly contentious/highly debatable issue whether
freedom of press should be restricted. A row between supporters and opponents
remains unsolved.
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9. People have, in recent years, shown concern on the dire consequences of
increased car emission.
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10. There is a big controversy surrounding/over individual citizens’ entitlement to
the health care and education service they are enjoying.
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11. Urban sprawl has recently been thought to have negative effects on people’s
well-being.
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12. The nature vs nurture debate is one of the most enduring topics in the field of
psychology.
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13. It has raised public concern over the past decades that the violence in the
society is on the rise.
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14. Over the past twenty years, environmental protection has arisen as one of the
hottest topics.
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15. As the century continues/progresses, a greater emphasis has been placed on
women’s right and their role in today’s society.
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16. Researchers agree on the point that genes influence personality traits.
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17. For many educators, it is an interesting issue how to explore intelligent
students’ talents to the utmost.
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18. With the utilization of the Internet becoming ever-present, its pros and cons has
become a subject of discussion/a matter for debate.
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19. No issue in recent years has drawn as much attention as the debate surrounding
animal protection.
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20. For the last twenty years or so, the issue of the divide between the rich and the
poor has been subject to (nothing but) endless dispute.
21. In recent years, it has appeared as if / it seems that the living standard of human
society has been substantially improved.
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22. The question of whether or not violence on television leads to violent behavior
in real life has been the topic of numerous studies.
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23. There is probably no issue more important to a civil society than the access to
education.
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24. In recent years, the ongoing disclosure of the high income of sportsmen and
entertainers has ignited a new row on the value of those famous figures.
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25. The counter-argument/the contrary argument/the objection is that animal
protection is time-consuming and unrewarding.
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26. Concerns over urban sprawl and its consequences are not new. /There is an
ongoing concern over/about urban sprawl and its consequences.
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27. There are serious doubts about the causal link between media violence and
social violence.
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28. It seems to me that the objection against animal protection is based on incorrect
facts and stereotypes.
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29. I profoundly/strongly disagree with curtailing music and sports at school.
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30. I subscribe to the notion that females qualify for every walk of life and they
should be granted such rights.
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31. As far as I know/As far as I am concerned , the advantages of participating in
global trading are many.
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32. I have a good/low opinion of the contribution of the computer to children’s
schooling.
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33. It is my considered opinion that the role of art is indispensable, although its
impact on our society is not always manifest.
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34. It is my view that many factors should be taken into consideration when we
evaluate the benefits of the international tourism industry.
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35. The pros and cons of importing fruits and vegetables from overseas will be
discussed below.
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36. Two points are critical in understanding this argument.
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37. Both sides/arguments are partly right.
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38. To understand why where are such conflicting opinions, we must first look at
the facts in favor of each argument.
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39. I agree with their recommendation that housing problems can only be addressed
by government.
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40. I am of mixed opinions about/on this.
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41. I have positive attitudes toward the beneficial effect of using computers on
children’s learning.
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42. As I see/From my point of view, environmental protection is a central part of
our effort to keep the economic development sustainable.
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43. In my opinion, it is clear/true/obvious/certain that more manpower and material
should be spent on the problems to which the masses most need solutions.
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44. I am of the opinion that/I take the view that the government is more likely than
companies to reduce or avoid immoral/unethical practices in scientific research.
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45. I am sure/certain/convinced that discrimination on the grounds of race, gender
and disability should be banned.
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46. Personally, I think that disputes about whether industrialization is good or bad/a
boon or a bane/a blessing or a curse are fruitless.
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47. Following is an outline of advantages and disadvantages to working at home.
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48. Both positive and negative effects of urban sprawl will be outlined below.
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49. I think/believe/suppose that a partnership between private enterprise and the
government can create a desired result.
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50. I believe we can safely say that one’s characteristics are determined by
environment but not by heredity.
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51. I subscribe to/support/am in favor of an opinion that cultivating children’s sense
of independence is one of the basic tasks of parents and teachers.
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52. This essay will elaborate on the strengths of international cooperation in
environmental protection.
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53. The purpose of this mini essay is to describe some factors accounting for
females’ underrepresentation in tertiary education.
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54. Although technological advances would create a number of problems, their
overall effect may be positive.
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55. Globalization poses both opportunities and problems for every industry on a
global/international/worldwide scale.
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56. This essay will analyze the different functions that genetics and the
environment play in the criminal behaviour of individuals.
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57. There cannot be enough evidence to conclude the point that genetics play the
most important role in the outcome or behavior of an individual.
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58. It seems obvious to reach the conclusion that an individual’s criminal behavior
can be the result of both their genetic background and the environment in which
they were raised.
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59. I am convinced, for the reasons I have given that tougher prison sentences may
act/serve as a deterrent to other would-be offenders.
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60. Today’s employment environment has become increasingly skill-and
experience-based.
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61. Air is the fastest mode of transportation, followed by rail and automobiles.
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62. Domestic violence is a huge problem in much of the world.
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63. Industrial air pollution, especially that of the development nations, is extremely
harmful not only to the surrounding environment, but also to the inhabitants of
that country as well.
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64. Media is both a source of information and a source of entertainment.

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65. It is difficult to estimate or measure the importance of media in today’s society.
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66. Modern advertising is an integral segment of urban industrial civilization,
mirroring contemporary life in its best and worst aspects.
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67. The architect of an apartment building can easily be at cross-purposes with the
owners of the building and with the future tenants regarding the look of a
building.
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68. An ageing population and a declining birth rate constitute a serious problem for
the domestic employment market.
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69. Tertiary education is a central part of lifelong learning nowadays and a
cornerstone of today’s knowledge society.
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70. Most of medical progresses, including improved organ transplant techniques,
cancer therapy, better understanding and control of heart diseases, are, in some
measure, due to animal experiments.
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71. The financial weight of tertiary education on a government’s budget is often
heavy.
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72. Overcrowding has become one of the most serious social problems as a direct
result of housing shortages.
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73. One mission of teachers is to help students to develop new perspectives and to
strive for achievable social and academic goals.
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74. Government’s control over the content of art, entertainment, news, or
information is fundamentally at odds with the principles of freedom of speech.
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75. Urban infrastructure development is unlikely to keep pace with urban

population growth.
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76. Water is critical for long-term economic development, human health and
environmental sustainability.
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77. Finding a solution to environmental problems is one of the greatest challenges
that face the scientists today.
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78. Landfills can pose health risks to humans and other animals, resulting in the
spread of disease.
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79. To deal with crop pests, farmers can consider replacing deadly chemicals with
natural enemies.
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80. Without the government spending, hospitals have to chase profit to survive.
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81. Measures to improve the health care system include building low-cost hospitals
in cities and providing healthcare insurance to the whole population.