2006.1.7

Some people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006.1.14

There are social, medical, and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh GetWord("outweigh"); the benefits of mobile phones?

2006.1.21

At present, science is developing at a high speed, but people still have a high opinion of artists. What’s your opinion?

2006.2.11

In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?

2006.2.18

Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world's fuel GetWord("fuel"); resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006.2.25

More and more measures to improve the security in the urban area have been introduced because of the increased crime. Do the benefits of the measures outweigh the drawback GetWord("drawback"); s?

2006.3.11

In many countries, more and more young people are leaving schools and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.

2006.3.18

Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students how to judge right and wrong and how to behave GetWord("behave"); well. Some say that teachers should only teach student academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006.3.25

Long distance flight GetWord("flight"); uses more fuel than car and brings pollution to the environment. We should restrain non-essential flight rather than limit the use of car. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006.4 .8

Space travel to the moon was once regarded as a big step for the mankind GetWord("mankind"); . Some people think it makes little difference to our daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006.4 .22

Some people believe that history is little or nothing to people. Others think that people must study history to understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006.4 .29

Some people believe that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent GetWord("represent"); their country should be financially supported by the government. Others think they should be funded by non-government organizations (business, scholarship). Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006.5 .13

Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe consequences GetWord("consequences"); . Some people think that only the government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006.5 .20

The international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. To what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?

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