Some people believe that they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree with this statement?

Science and technology develops very fast in the current society. Some people think that the government should give financial support to the students who study science and technology, while others think that the government should support the students who study arts, language and business. What is your opinion?

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?

More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport?

Some people think that both health care and education should be free or the government’s duty to keep them running, while others think that it should not be the government’s responsibility and believe that they should be a matter of individuals. Discuss both and give your opinion.

Some think that governments should act to decide how people live in order to make a healthier life, while other think individuals should decide their own lifestyle. What do you think about this? Discuss both and give your opinion.

Many people think it is very important to protect environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why does it happen? How to solve this problem?

Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment, only governments and large companies make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people hold that the development of technology leads to environmental pollution and energy shortage. What do you think?

Some think that the best way to improve road safety is to severely punish the driving offenders. Do you agree with it?

Environmental problems are serious in many countries. It means that the only possible way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?

Many people believe that the human society has developed into a throwaway society, which is filled with plastic bags and rubbish. What are the causes and solutions?

Some people think visitors to other countries should intimate folk customs and behaviors. Others think that it is a must to adhere to the public customs for visitors. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People think that old buildings should be knocked down and give way to the new buildings. Do you agree or disagree? How important are old buildings to us?

International travel often leads people to have some prejudices rather than broad-mindedness. What are the main reasons for this phenomenon? What do you think people can do to get better understanding of the countries they visit?

Multi-cultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

As global trade increases, many goods, even some daily goods, are exported to another country, which includes long-distance transport during shipping. Do you think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks?

Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help to poor countries rather than the financial aid. To what extent do you agree?

Some people enjoy changes and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? And explain why.