1.12 Some people think a long-term imprisonment should act as punishment, but others think there are some alternative ways like community service. Discuss and give your opinion.

1.19 For some people, the traditional ideas and experience of the old people are useless to the young. Do you agree or disagree?

1.26 Incountries where there is high unemployment most pupils should be offered only primary education; there is no point in offering secondary education to those who will have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Task 1 is two maps to compare the civil centre: current and plan. Talk about the changes )

2.2 Some think humans can exploit animals for any purpose that they need, while others disagree. What is your opinion?

2.14 People in cities are facing more and more problems, what are these problems? Should government encourage people to move to the rural area?

(Task 1 is two flow charts to describe how to make a glass container )

2.16 How important it is for individuals and countries to think for future rather than focusing on the present?

2.23 People can buy a wide variety of foods transported from other countries. To what extent do benefits outweigh drawbacks?

3.1 The government thinks that education system should be up to date. Following are a list of the subjects taught in school. Which two do you think are the most important subjects and which one is the least important to the young people? literature  sports       mathematics  economics    physics      music      psychology   history   geography  foreign languages

3.8 The number of cars keeps increasing, so road systems should be expanded. Some people think the cost of road should be paid by government, some people think the car owners should pay for it. What is your opinion?

3.13People should look after their health as a duty to  the  society they live  in  rather than  personal benefits. To what extent do you agree  or  disagree?

3.29 Some people think government should ensure the healthy life style. of people, but other people argue that it should be decided by individuals. Discuss and give your opinion.

(Task 1: two maps comparison)

4.5 Aircraft uses more fuel than cars and produces more pollution. Some people suggest the non-essential use of aircraft like international travel should be discouraged . Do you agree or disagree?

4.12 More working people are busy with work and have no enough time to spend with their family and friends. why does this happen ? what are the effects on family life and society as a whole?

4.19 Figures show that some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. What do you think are the current and future effects of this may be for those countries?

4. 24 Teachers used to convey information, but now with wide sources of information, teachers have no role to play in modern education. Agree or disagree?