1.It is suggested that all secondary-school students should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2.Some employers think that academic qualifications are more important than life experience and personal qualities when they look for an employee. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3.Today, people can work and live almost anywhere they want to because of the improvement of communication technology and transportation. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

4.Throughout history, male leaders have led us to violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders, it will be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5.Some people think that we should create a new language for international communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6.It is more important for a building to look good than to serve a purpose. Architects should not worry about designing buildings as works of art. Do you agree or disagree?

7.In many countries, young people do not have enough respect for elderly people. What are the causes of this situation? What problems does it bring to society?

8.As global trade increases between countries, more daily necessities are produced in other countries. Such goods are transported over long distances. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?

9.In many countries, traditional food is being replaced by fast food. Is it a positive or a negative trend?

10.Good health is a basic human need. Some people think that medical services should be run by the government rather than by profit-making companies. Do you agree or disagree?

11.Some people think that the government should subsidise art programmes. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

12.Detailed descriptions of crimes have negative effects on people’s lives and cause many social problems. Some people think that the news media should stop reporting details of crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13.Little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why have people done so little about it? How can we solve this problem?

14.What are the causes of water scarcity and how can we solve this problem?