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Some people think that the earlier technology has changed our life more than the recent technology. Do you agree or disagree?

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Some people believe the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between poor people and rich people. Others think it is having an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

21.
Some people believe that children should learn to how to compete in their early years while others think that children should be taught to cooperate.

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Nowadays， technology developments are causing environmental problems. Many people think that we should live a simpler life while others believe that technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Some criminals continue to commit crimes after being released from prison. What are the causes? Give some solutions.

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In many countries， more and more young people are leaving school 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.

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Some people think it is more important to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyles in order to prevent illnesses than to spend it on the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to give road offences stricter punishment. Do you agree or disagree?

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Some people think that young people are not suitable for important positions in the government. Do you agree or disagree?

28.
The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider. Discuss the reasons and what measures should be taken.

29.
Scientific and technological advances are very important in our society. But scientists are not able to give solutions to all the problems they have created. Do you agree or disagree?

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Some people think parents should take responsibility if their children commit crimes. Do you agree or disagree?

31.
There is a shortage of water resources everywhere. Analyze the reasons and give some solutions.

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Many parents think punishment is necessary to help children learn the distinction between right and wrong. Do you agree or disagree? What kind of punishment should be used?

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Some people prefer to provide help or support directly to the local community. Others prefer to give money to national or international charitable organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Nowadays， some employers think formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences or personal qualities when looking for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

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The proportion of population who are under 15 years old is increasing. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?