ividuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

2006 .10 .22

The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels—individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006 .10 .29

Some people think that increasing business and cultural contact GetWord("contact"); s have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2006 .11.4

Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the disadvantages of private health care outweigh the advantages?

2006 .11.18

Some people think secondary students should study international news as a school subject, but others argue that it is a waste of their valuable school time. What’s your opinion?

2006 .11.25

Exposure to international media, e.g. films, TV and magazines, has an impact on the local culture. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

2006 .12.2

Throughout the history, male leaders often made the society more violent GetWord("violent"); and conflicting. If women governed the world, it would be a more peaceful world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006 .12.10

Modern buildings are appearing in large numbers, and some people believe that we should build our buildings in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2006 .12.16

Some people believe that personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe there are other factors contributing to happiness. Discuss both views and give your opinion.