A.

最终目的
1. Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number
of sports facilities. Other, however, say that this would have little effect on public health
and other measures are required. Discuss both views. (C9T3/20160416)

2. Some people think that the age limit for driving should be increased to make driving
safer. Do you agree or disagree? (20150215)

3. The government should control the amount of violence in films and on the TV in order to
decrease the level of violence in the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(20170520)

4. To improve the quality of education, people think that we should encourage our students
to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect
and discipline in the classroom. (20150516)

5. In some countries, governments have tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a
congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
（20160130）

6. It is shown that many criminals have a low level of education. Some people argue that the
best way to reduce crime is to educate criminals in prison to help them find jobs when
they leave prison. Do you agree or disagree? (20181103)

B. 举例子
a. 个例
1. Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you
agree or disagree with this statement?

2. Internet-based education

b. 细节补充
- Living alone –
- We can listen to the radio, while doing other activities, such as
- We expect professionals, such as …to wear uniforms.
- Extreme sports, such as scuba diving, freestyle skiing and mountain biking.
- State budgets need to be spent on education, healthcare, infrastructure and security

c. 熟悉的例子

- It is easier than ever for travellers to go abroad and find recognisable products by the
brands that they use at home. For example, shops like _Swiss ____, _Blackmore__ and
_Holland & Barrett___ can be found on the high streets of most major cities, and
tourists are guaranteed the same quality and standard of product wherever they are.

- Some of the most successful companies in the world, including technology giants like ….,
are famous for the relaxed office environments that they try to create.

- English children, for example, read Shakespeare and learn about the Battle of Hastings
just as their parents did, and there is educational continuity across the generations.

C. 思考角度
1. Some people think that the age limit for driving should be increased to make driving
safer. Do you agree or disagree? (20150215)

2. Genetic engineering is an important issue in society today. Some people think that it will
improve people’s lives in many ways. Others feel that it may be a threat to life on earth.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

3. Some people think individuals become more dependent on each other, while others
believe individuals are more independent on each other. Discuss both views and give your
opinion. (20161105)

4. Some people believe that developments in the field of artificial intelligence will have a
positive impact on our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are
not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss
both of these views and give your own opinion.
D. 抽象话题

1. Happiness is considered very important in life. Why is it difficult to define? What factors
are important in achieving happiness?

2. Ambition - In modern society, ambition is more and more important. How important do
you think ambition is for being successful in life? Is ambition a positive or negative
character? (思考角度-个人/社会)

E. 相对万能表述
1. 教育
- They will certainly be the first to help children learn what is important in life,
how they are expected to behave and what role they will play their world.

2. 政府

- Relevant law concerning safe driving should be enacted and enforced

- governments have more important concerns. For example, state budgets need to
be spent on education, healthcare, infrastructure and security. These public
services are vital for a country to function properly, whereas … is a luxury.

- local mass media could strengthen the publicity of these places of interest in order
to spark the public interests

- Some people think that the government should spend money in looking for life on
other planets, while others believe it is a waste of money as there are many
problems on the earth. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
(20170225)

- Some cities have vehicle-free days, when private cars, trucks, motorcycles are
banned in the city center. Public transplantation like buses, taxis and metros are
advised. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
(20170112)

- Some people think the government should pay for people’s healthcare, while
others think they should pay medical costs for themselves. Discuss both views
and give your own opinion. (20160319)

- Too much money spent on looking after and repairing old buildings. Some people
think we should knock old buildings down and build new modern ones. To what
extent do you or disagree?(20171202)
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