1.Nowadays, international tourism is a multibillion dollar industry that supports economic development, but some people think it causes damage to local environment and culture. What is your opinion?

　　2. People think that the news media have influenced people’s lives nowadays, which is a negative development of the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　3. Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away ”culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. What are possible reasons and what measures can you recommend resolving this problem?

　　4. Modern buildings are changing the appearance of cities and towns，but some people argue we should build all buildings in traditional styles to protect the cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　5.As the modern science and technology develops, some aspects of traditional culture are being lost, so some people think that the traditional culture and technology will be replaced by the modern science and technology such as computer and internet. What is your opinion?

　　6.Multi-ethnic cultures have more benefits to a country than the problems they bring about. Do you agree or disagree?

　　7.In recent years, university graduates find it harder to obtain a decent job. Consequently, it is suggested that university teachers should put more emphasis on utilitarian course such as computer, business and so on while focusing less on the traditional basic course such as history, geography and so on. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the suggestion? Give your reasons.

　　8.In the modern world, the school is becoming unnecessary for children to study, because they can use internet which has a wider information available for children, so that children can study at home instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　9.Millions of dollars is spent on space research every year. But some say space research wastes money, and they propose money should be used to improve life standard. What is your opinion?

　　10. Some people think those who have received higher education deserve higher income than those who have no university education. Agree or disagree?