Some teachers say students should be organized into group study. Others argue that students should be made to study alone. What’s your opinion?

　　Education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and to the well-being of societies. Please discuss what should education consist of to meet fulfill these functions?

　　In order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers, but others think it will result in loss of respect and discipline in classroom. Discuss and give your opinion.

　　Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist them to find employment, but some people believe the main function of university should be the access to knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?

　　Some people think the function of university education is to prepare students for their future employment. However, others believe that it must have other important functions. Discuss and indicate what other functions the university education can provide.

　　Some people think that the Internet can bring various kinds of information to school children, so schools and colleges are no longer playing an important role in modern education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Some people think that teaching children of different abilities together benefits everyone. But some people believe that the intelligent students should be taught separately and be given special treatment. Discuss both and give your own opinion.

　　Computers are less helpful to children‘s studies. Therefore, some people say computers have a negative effect on their physical and mental development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Schools should teach children some academic subjects which will be beneficial to their future careers. Therefore, other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

　　Many people use distance-learning programs, such as study material post, TV and the Internet, to study at home. However, some people think that it cannot bring the benefits as much as attending college or university. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons.

　　II. 文化传统

　　Some people think that people should follow the local customs when moving to a foreign country? Others think that host countries should welcome different culture. Discuss both and give your own opinion

　　Some people think that culture traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed to tourists. Others believe that it is the only way that traditions can be remained in the world. Discuss both and give your opinion.

　　The advantage brought by the spread if English as ‘global language’ will outweigh the disadvantages. TO what extent do you agree or disagree with the view?

　　Modern buildings have been changing the appearance of cities and towns. Some people argue that we should build all buildings in traditional styles to protect culture identity; to what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　Some people say the government should not put money on arts such as music and painting. Instead, they should spend more money on construction of public facilities. What is your opinion?