1. Some people argue that using cleaner energy (such as, Solar power or wind power) to protect the environment is a better idea even though the cost is higher, but some people say the traditional energy sources such as the coal and oil are less expensive. What is your suggestion.

2. A or DA: In order to help high school students to learn the sense of responsibility, it is necessary for them to do household work after school.

3. A or DA: Colleges and universities must do a better job of preparing student for the workplace.

4. A or DA: The main role of a university professor is to educate students rather than to do research.

5. A or DA: Teaching is harder than it was in the past.

6. A or DA: The car (automobile) has had greater effect to society than the airplane has.

7. A or DA: The best way to truly relax and reduce stress is to spend time alone.

8. A or DA: Technology designed to make people’s lives simpler often turns out to make them more complicated.

9. A or DA: Government should not provide any financial support for musicians, filmmakers and artists.

10. A or DA: Most people do not count on government for help because they think that it is always better to either do things on their own or to ask for help from their families.

(Version 2: Most people can solve the important problems in their lives by themselves or help from their families; assistance from the government is often not necessary. )

11. A or DA: Do you like low paid jobs with securities or high paying jobs but easily be lost.

12. A or DA: 20 years from now, people will have more leisure time (free time) than they do now.

13. A or DA: Telephones are playing more effective role than televisions in people’s life?

14. A or DA: In twenty years from now, students will not use printed books any more. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

15. A or DA: The effective leader tries to make others feel they have been part of a decision.

16. A or DA: The environmental issue is too complex to be handled by the individuals.

17. A or DA: There is never a reason to be rude (impolite) to another person.

18. A or DA: People care more about public recognition than about money. Even if no more money is given, public recognition can still make people work harder.

19. A or DA: Students could receive a better, more efficient education if they spend 11 months a year studying.

20. A or DA: If a university wants to attract good students, it must spend a lot of money on social activities.

21. A or DA: Movies and TV programs made in your own countries are more interesting comparing to movies and programs made in other countries.

22. A or DA: Drivers should pay a fee to be allowed to drive on the city streets during the time when there is the greatest amount of traffic.

23. A or DA: Schools should be more focused on improving facilities (libraries, computers, or labs) for students than on hiring famous teachers.

24. People should maintain their dreams even though the dream is challenging. Or they should focus more on the dream that is more realistic and down to earth.

25. Patience is not a good strategy. We should take actions now rather than later.

26. A or DA: Movies and televisions have more negative effects than positive effects on young people.

27. Society benefits more from the work of great artists than from political leaders.

28. If you need to discuss upsetting or controversial problems with others, you will use e-mail or text messaging, OR use the telephone or voice-messaging.

29. A or DA: It is important for people to understand events happening around the world even though it will not affect our daily lives.

30. A or DA: we should state our honest opinions even though others may disagree with it.

31. 【新年怪题】If you're going to make a big purchase (such as, a car or a house...), explain how the following three sources of information influence your decision.

1. Recommendations from friends or colleagues.

2. Recommendations from the media (for example, newspaper, TV,...)

3. Recommendations from a salesperson in a store.

(本题是让写三个因素,不是只写一个因素)

32. A or DA: It is important to know what is happening around the world, even if it does not affect your personal lives.

33. A or DA: It is more important for the government to spend money on new buildings than to preserve historic or traditional buildings and homes.

34. A or DA: Telephone has greater influence on people‘s lives than television has.

35. A high school has decided that all students must take a class in which they learn a practical skill. School administrators are trying to decide whether to hold a class in cooking, managing personal finances or auto repair. Which do you think the school should require students to take? Why?

36. In times of an economic crisis, in which area should the government reduce its spending? 1. Education 2. Health Care 3.Support for the unemployed

37. If your teacher says something incorrect in a class, what will you do? 1. Interrupt your teacher right away 2. Keep silent 3. Correct your teacher after class

38. The food we eat today are healthier than the food we ate in the past.

39. A or DA: The most important goal of education is to teach people how to educate themselves.

40. Some students prefer to have their final grades determined by numerous small assignments, whereas others prefer to have their final grades determined by only a few large assignments. Which do you prefer and why?

41. Teachers were more appreciated and valued by the society in the past than they are now.

42. A high school has decided that all students must take a class in which they learn a practical skill. School administrators are trying to decide whether to hold a class in cooking, managing personal finances or auto repair. Which do you think the school should require students to take? Why?