12. The only way to improve the safety in our roads is to give much stricter punishment for driving offences. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
13. Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save languages with few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
14. Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers make greater contribution. So they should be paid more than those sport and entertainment persons. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15. Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Others think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
16. Some people think computer and Internet are important in children's study, but others think students can learn more effectively in schools and with teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
17. In many parts of the world, the incidence of crimes for young people is increasing. Why is this case happening? How should children or teenagers be punished?
18. Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
19. Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference on people’s lives today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20. Nowadays many developing countries are increasingly expanding their tourist industries. Is it a positive or negative development?
21. Some people think that by paying taxes they have made enough contribution to their society. Others think there are more responsibilities than paying taxes. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
22. Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country. Some people believe there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Which one do you think is more important than the others?
23. Some people think that men and women have different qualities and some jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
24. Nowadays, many charities and organisations have to publicise their activities by giving a name to a particular day, such as National Children's day for encouraging better treatment of children, National Non-smoking Day for encouraging people to give up smoking. How effective can these special days be?
