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1. The government could launch a campaign of television commercials to raise public

awareness of environmental issues.

2. Advertising promoting unhealthy eating habits should be restricted or even

banned.

3. In an increasingly globalised world, mass production makes it possible for people

in many parts of the world to buy high-quality products at cheap prices.

4. Medical advances involving animal testing cannot justify the suffering caused.

5. Human activities such as large-scale deforestation have caused enormous damage

to habitats for wild animals.

6. A zoo serves both educational and entertaining purposes.

7. The massive influx of young people into cities would lead to a dramatic decrease
in the number of workers in rural areas.

8. A sedentary lifestyle is directly linked to many chronic diseases such as obesity

and hypertension.

9. Excessive exposure to violent content on the Internet is to blame for behavioral

problems of children.

10. Widespread unemployment may result in a crime wave.

11. The punishment/sentence should fit the consequences of a crime rather than the
criminal’s age.

12. In a highly competitive society, a university degree seems necessary for finding
a decent job.

13. Distance learning provides students in geographically isolated regions with

equal access to higher education.

14. Although the computer could act as an optimum assistant, human teachers still
play a leading role in modern schooling.

15. The Internet opens the door to a wider world for teenagers in economically
deprived countries.
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16. Experienced teachers are capable of designing courses tailored for students at
different levels.

17. On top of helping students realise/fulfill their personal ambitions, the

university should also prepare them to be productive members of society.

18. University admissions should be based on the academic performance of students

instead of their backgrounds or geographical locations.

19. An advanced degree gives the graduate a competitive edge over other job-seekers
in the labour market.

20. Many industries such as advertising value creativity above practical skills of
an employee.

21. The soaring demand for energy has prompted human beings to exploit fossil fuels
in remote regions.

22. Human-induced climate change would exert disastrous effects on the ecological
balance.

23. The government should encourage the development of renewable sources of energy,
such as the nuclear reactor and solar panels.

24. There would be a dramatic decrease in people’s carbon footprints if they commute
to the workplace by public transport instead of private cars.

25. Levying high taxes on disposable goods could significantly reduce the
accumulation of household waste.

26. Many working parents have no choice but to ask their relatives to assume the
childcare responsibility.

27. It is beneficial to a strengthened family bond if both marriage partners share

equal household chores.

28. Recent years have witnessed a huge shift in the family structure and family size.

29. Due to heavy workloads, numerous working people have difficulty in juggling work
with family commitments.

30. Without sufficient support from family, many young working adults in large
cities are emotionally isolated.
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31. Many people hold the view that the government should allocate funds to public
services that are immediately relevant to living standards of its citizens.

32. The government could encourage the general public to take regular exercise by
investing in sports facilities.

33. Imposing “green taxes” on drivers of private cars could effectively reduce
the emission of carbon dioxide.

34. While the security camera could act as a deterrent to crime, it violates
individual privacy to some extent.

35. In some parts of the world, the unemployed and those without stable sources of
income could claim benefits from the local government.

36. An increasingly aging society has placed a heavy burden on young taxpayers.

37. Sufficient government funding/public money poured into health services makes
it possible for public hospitals to recruit more doctors with a wealth of clinical
experience

38. The human society/international community should take immediate action to

reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.

39. Obesity gets increasingly prevalent among adolescents/young teenagers in recent

years.

40. More choice of food usually means that it is easier for people to maintain a
balanced diet.

41. Although meat is not necessarily required for a healthy diet, people should
have the right to choose their own dietary habits.

42. Owing to the hectic work schedule, numerous working adults have to eat fast food
loaded with sugar, fat and calories.

43. Because of the fierce competition in the workplace, numerous employees are
experiencing a high level of stress.

44. Many people drive to supermarkets and shopping malls that are within walking
distance.

45. It is common for people to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life by
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travelling abroad.

46. Commercials aimed at children should be restricted because they are particularly
susceptible to advertising.

47. Environmentalists believe that nature/wildlife reserves could effectively

protect endangered animals from extinction.

48. Urban sprawl has created environmental degradation and natural resource
competition between cities and the countryside.

49. The increased/high mobility means that there is less chance for people to
establish relationships with their neighbours.

50. The difficulty in reintegrating themselves into society is to blame for the
re-offending of many rehabilitated prisoners.

51. Community service is too soft for serious offenders to realise the consequences
of their crimes.

52. The language barrier makes it difficult for some overseas students to
accommodate themselves to the new cultural environment.

53. Students should have the right to choose their courses of interest (based on
their own preferences).

54. Because of peer pressure, some teenagers develop some behavioral problems such
as smoking and bullying.

55. The lack of face-to-face communication between students and instructors is one
of the principal drawbacks of distance learning.

56. In order to attract customers, many companies wrap their products in fancy
packaging which is usually non-biodegradable.

57. The growing population results in a soaring demand for consumer goods.

58. The government could enact laws to enforce the recycling of household waste on
its citizens.

59. Due to the dramatic increase in the cost of living, both marriage partners have
to work full-time jobs.

60. In recent years, it gets increasingly socially acceptable for men to stay at
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home and take the responsibility of childcare.

61. Some constructions with distinctive outward appearances could act as tourist
attractions/magnets.

62. Some old buildings should be demolished/knocked down due to the considerable
cost of regular repairs and maintenance.

63. The government should build more high-rise apartment blocks to accommodate a
larger population.

64. Many illnesses in run-down residential areas are the result of inadequate
sanitation.

65. New constructions planned by the government should fit in with local historic
buildings.

66. The accuracy of the language is sometimes lost in machine/automatic translation.

67. Primary schools should design courses on a second language because children have
an innate ability to learn it.

68. The expansion of English has led to the marginalization of native languages of
some countries.

69. The extinction of minority languages would negatively influence the cultural
diversity of a country.

70. Some commercials encourage customers to associate famous brands with higher
social status.

71. It is difficult to precisely define happiness because people have different

sources of enjoyment.

72. Many people get a sense of achievement from work while others derive happiness
from their family life.

73. For safety concerns, the government should put restrictions on (physically)
dangerous sports such as bungee jumping and snowboarding.

74. Extreme sports provide (working) people with an unparalleled opportunity to

release energy and stress.

75. Competitive sports encourage children to work together as a team.

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76. It is difficult for employees who change jobs frequently to demonstrate loyalty
to a new company.

77. Experienced staff members are more likely to be appointed to a position of trust.

78. Some companies enhance their employees' productivity by providing financial

rewards.

79. Numerous young working people (tend to) gain experience (in different areas)
by changing jobs.

80. It is understandable that some working people would shift their jobs in search
of better salaries.

81. A defined career path contributes to better job prospects for an employee.

82. Most graduates have to take entry-level jobs when they first enter the workforce.

83. A job should act as a source of satisfaction on top of providing income for the
employee.

84. Many people prefer job security to decent salaries.

85. The working atmosphere and personal relationships in the workplace are vitally
important when choosing a job.

86. Mechanization (of factories) has made a large number of manual workers
redundant.

87. Excessive reliance on (unemployment benefits from) the government makes the
unemployed less motivated to find a job.

88. Teleworkers could arrange their schedules flexibly.

89. Many immigrants are willing to take jobs that local people would not accept.

90. Many industries rely on sweated labour.

91. Genetically modified crops with resistance to drought are more high-yielding
(than traditional varieties).

92. People who know about nutrition are more likely to adopt healthy eating habits.

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93. Young people prefer to keep in touch with their friends and relatives using
social networking sites such as Skype and Facebook.

94. Differences between countries become less evident because of cultural

globalisation.

95. Refugees pouring into developed countries have posed a serious threat to public
safety (in the host countries).

96. The major argument against importing food is environmental.

97. Museums need to charge an entrance fee to support the daily operation and
maintenance.

98. The infestation of drugs and alcohol (among teenagers) is the root cause of the
rise in youth crime.

99. Many historic buildings do not have appropriate facilities for modern-day
living.

100. Compared with sports and entertainment stars, people in the medical and
educational professions play far more important roles in society.

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