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Contents

OPINION 3

DISCUSSION 28

PROBLEM & SOLUTIONS 37

ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES 43

TWO-PART QUESTION 48

OPINION

1 It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Furnishing the young generations with tertiary education play an indispensable part in the

government’s policies However, most policy makers reckon that it is infeasible and inefficient

to offer the vast majority of the youth higher education From my perspective, I completely agree with this statement for the following reasons

It proves impossible for a country to provide entry to tertiary education for all young people The first reason is the prohibitive tuition fees and the inability to afford them of the majority of

youths College or university undergraduates are supposed to learn from experiments, purchase costly materials during a term, let alone other field trips if one majors in practical fields of study like engineering or medical All of these plus the fact that many students from rural areas find it tough to meet only the annual tuition fees, especially in poverty-stricken countries This leads to the second reason in which I mean government have other priorities such as universal education, health care system to invest in

It also does not seem useful for the whole country once the state wish to accommodate the youth with higher education This is primarily because there is no guarantee that students will become successful and contribute to the well-being of their nation after finishing their education There are the cases when distinguished graduates fail to secure a decent job and thus become

unemployed, exacerbating the burden on society as a consequence Even worse, some are likely

to slack off with their studies or even drop out of school as they either take higher education for granted or find no motivation in furthering their knowledge, given the thought that tertiary

education is subsidised or free of charge

In conclusion, it’s my firm belief that not only it is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people

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2 It is better for college students to live far away from home than live at home with their parents Do you agree or disagree?

Many students are faced with the dilemma of whether to live in a university dormitory or at home with parents From my perspective, a dormitory is evidently the better option for most students

On the one hand, there is a common belief that living with parents is better for students’ personal development People may argue that students living at home may fully concentrate on their academic study because their parents would normally support them in other activities, such as doing household tasks However, it is irrefutable that in this way, some students may become over-reliant on their parents in most of their daily activities, and thus lose the ability of living independently in the future By contrast, students who live in dormitories have to take care of themselves in all aspects of life Therefore, they may acquire the vital skills of a self-reliant person, ranging from financial management and problem solving to meal planning and home management, all of which are essential to foster the all-round personal development of this group

of students

On the other hand, there are several distinct advantages of choosing on-campus residences The most evident advantage is that students who choose this type of accommodation would have extremely easy access to libraries and various learning sources that are readily available at

school Another obvious benefit is that those living in a students’ residence are exposed to a diverse environment with people from various social and cultural backgrounds From this,

students are better prepared to live in this multi-cultural world

From the issues outlined above, one can conclude that living inside the school campus is

apparently a better choice than living at home with parents

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3 Government should invest more money in science education rather than other subjects to develop the country To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

People have different views on the subjects that the government should invest in and prioritize in order to achieve what is termed economic development Some believe that a larger portion of government funds should be dedicated to teaching science-related In my opinion, although science plays a large role, other subjects hold merit in their own right in contributing to, and in driving, economic progress and therefore, deserve equal government investment and funding

On the one hand, public funding in science education subjects is important in driving the

development of a country in many areas, such as engineering and medicine For example,

developed countries such as Japan has emphasized the science education of their citizens This strong focus has led to science learning, knowledge, and scientific research achievement fosters innovation and increases productivity, which directly contributes to the national economic

growth of the nation Therefore, investment in the teaching of science education is crucial for a country’s economic progress

On the other hand, the management of nation also determines its state of development and

economic progress As such, it can be argued that curriculum subjects such as social sciences and law require as much attention and investment For example, developing economies such as Indonesia and Cambodia have long experienced a history of political and social unrests and conflicts This can largely be attributed to instability and poor management of legal, social and governmental systems This is in contrast to their Asian counterparts such as Singapore and Korea, where well-established and stable civil law and political institutions can be observed

In conclusion, subjects related to the management of a nation’s economy such as social sciences have as much impact and significance on the development and progress of one’s nation and deserve as much government investment as science subjects

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4 Too much emphasis is placed on going university for academic study People should be

encouraged to do vocational training, because there is a lack of qualified tradespeople such

as electricians or plumbers To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that there is an increasing number of high-school graduates to prefer enrolling in

universities than vocational schools This leads to a shortage of skilled workers for labor

markets Therefore, I completely agree with the idea that young people need to be urged to take a

course in trade schools

The achievement of students in vocational schools may ensure their success future Obviously,

the developing economies require a high demand of manual workers for production lines and

service businesses This means, upon graduating from career schools, students may have many

job opportunities and seek employment easier than those with bachelor degrees of business or

finance For example, according to the report of Vietnam Ministry of Labour, War invalids and

Social Affairs in 2015, we have redundant 200.000 people with the bachelor of economics while

we lack hundred thousands of skilled workers such as welders, turner, machinist, and nurses in

order to supply for labor markets

Therefore, this policy may help to balance between two types of manpower: white-collar and

blue-collar workers in society Manual workers contribute to the growth of the economy as much

as white-collar workers do in the office If a country lacks skilled workers, its economics may

have negative effects For instance, national electrical supply systems not able to be operated

well if there are not enough electricians to maintenance them monthly As a result, factories and

enterprises will be lost electrical power and effect directly on quality and quantity of product

This leads to damages for businesses in particular and economics in general

In conclusion, labor markets are in a severe shortage of qualified workers, hence, encouraging

youngsters to take part in trade schools are actually necessary to maintain the economic in good

shape

5 Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely

to get more a satisfying career life than those who frequently change their jobs To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is claimed that people embarking their career early and keep pursuing it for a long time are more likely to gain job satisfaction than those who usually switch their job From my

perspective, I firmly hold the view that though both trends may bring people job pleasure in different ways, being loyal to one position would make them more satisfied

Borne employees have a propensity to change their job since they desire to find their real career passion which is integral to job satisfaction After some time working in a company, those who find it monotonous to continue staying in the current position may change their direction By doing this, they have ample opportunities to challenge themselves in different working

environments, which afford them chances to build up their social network and a wide range of necessary job skills For this type of employees, it is undeniable that a larger circle of network and skills acquirement bring them occupational pleasures

However, I believe that the better opportunity of professional promotion by committing to one company is more preferable Long-time employees can gain profound experience and trust from other colleagues, especially their superiors who could offer them opportunities to climb up on their career ladder This promotion method is applied in countries with deep-rooted employment norms such as Korea and Japan, where employees get fixed career promotion path based on their working time and loyalty rather than outstanding performance Professional advancement can not only secure employees better salary, allowing them to live a better life, but also help them earn the feelings of being highly esteemed This is where job satisfaction commonly comes from

In conclusion, although occupation switch stills offer employee benefits, I opine that people should be loyal to one organization for the professional promotion prospect which would bring them a satisfactory career and secure a better livelihood

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6 Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to

society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities To what

extent do you agree or disagree?

For many years, the distribution of country's wealth has been debated Some have advocated

giving highly qualified professions such as doctors and teachers high wages than actors or

sportsmen I completely agree with this notion for several reasons

Nowadays, movie stars and football players are gaining much popularity and receiving all the

attention either from public or the government That is why they are paid high salaries compared

to other people working in other jobs in the same community That maybe due to the fact that

these actors and sportsmen are considered as role models for many especially children

Nevertheless, the vast majority of people think these stars are over-rated since they have no

essential role in the country's renaissance Conversely, health and education are the cornerstone

in any country's development

Accordingly, people working in these fields should be paid salaries higher than other fringe jobs

for several reasons Firstly, health care professionals and teachers spend tremendous effort and

long time to be highly qualified Moreover, paying attention to these highly qualified jobs would

encourage young generations to attain these prestigious jobs For example, if doctors and teacher

were paid high salaries, children would be encouraged to study hard to be qualified to attain

these careers

In conclusion, although entertainment may be an important aspect in our life, this does not justify

paying people working in this field higher than other vital jobs It is high time doctors and

teacher were paid wages higher than actors or sports stars

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7 Nowadays, most large companies operate multi-nationally To what extent those

companies should have responsibility towards local communities in which they operate?

In the globalization process, a variety of organizations run on an international scale However, I believe that these firms should not forget to place more of an emphasis on contributing to the development of the local societies where they are located in several aspects

The first responsibility that the multinational companies should take is to preserve the local environment Companies of any size would exert negative influence on the region’s air and water quality by running factories, disposing of waste to the waterworks or simply using air-

conditioners Therefore, it is encouraged that they are active in placing restrictions on the level of the contaminants released and endeavoring to operate on an environmentally friendly basis Second of all, paying tax on schedule is also an obligation The tax money is used to upgrade the public constructions and regulate the socioeconomic activities, thus facilitate people’s life

Accordingly, not paying tax properly, the companies not only violate the national laws, but also indirectly deprive the inhabitants of a wide range of benefits they are well-deserved to reap Finally, the major global companies can support the regional communities by creating jobs Provided with career opportunities at a firm near their homes, the workers can not only save time and money for traveling but also find it easier to take care of their family In a broader view, this action helps reduce the unemployment rate at the area, which boosts the local economic

development in the long run

In conclusion, I believe that helping the local communities thrive should be considered a must for the international organizations, and there are many ways to implement the task

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8 International sporting events could contribute greatly to peace and stability in the world

Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples

It is generally believed by many people that the peaceful and stable life on the Earth could be provided by sport tournaments such as Olympic games and World Cup I totally disagree with this statement and think that sport competitions are not facilitators in peace

Firstly, football matches and Olympic games are one of the approachable places for terror groups

to organize attacks Plenty of dangerous organizations usually target to sport events to arrange offence since thousands of spectators gather in one place, in on time Moreover, rebels often threat that they will carry out the assault during the matches or championships For instance, in

2016, terror group so-called Islamic State organized several severe terror acts during the friendly football match between France and Germany in Paris As a result, five people were killed and 20 fans were wounded by this ISIS attack

Secondly, I would argue that political tension in the world has worse affect to sport Countries which have long-term conflict, North and South Korea, Russia and Ukraine will not play

together within the international tournaments and organizations try to prevent sport fans and players collapse in the stadium This can be illustrated by the example that FIFA and

International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not put this nations team in on spot during the draw ceremony in order to preclude their games If their game is inevitable, this competition will be held in a neutral area and an empty venue

In conclusion, although there are a number of different points of regarding this viewpoint, I claim that in the new era sport tournaments are not able ensure safety and stability Therefore, sport organizations have to develop security methods during the events

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9 Nowadays many young people spend their free time in shopping centers This has a negative effect on the youths and the society To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples

The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centers It is feared that this trend can bring negative influences on the youths and the society I strongly agree with this view

On the individual level, allocating excessive amounts of lime on making purchases at shopping malls can make the young generations waste a great deal of money Although browsing for products like clothes or perfumes can be a captivating experience, the youths are easily tempted into impulsive buying as there are dozens of brands with various prices and designs for them to choose from A clear example is a fashionable girl buying 10 shirts and jeans in a row because there is a big sale period in progress at Christmas Holiday and this costs her somewhere 100 dollars, quite a high sum of money In addition, such items often end up being unused: some dresses can be left in the wardrobe, covered with dust anti are unfortunately over-sized upon people’s first use

On the societal level, the communities can suffer from a decrease in the intellectual level and work productivity as young people are more interested in leisure pursuits rather than focusing on their work or study It is undeniable that an average woman spends at least two hours doing the shopping while shopaholics can spend a whole day, and the trend is that they are being more and more willing to spend fewer hours at the workplace during weekdays, or students often stop reading a book and head to the nearest shopping mall if their friends ask them out Gradually, the economy also suffers due to less work being done, and the youths could slack off in their

acquisition of knowledge, making the national education standard drop significantly

In conclusion, I believe that this trend has an overall negative impact on both the young and the society as a whole

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10 When new towns are planned, it is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Big shopping centers are available everywhere in modern cities The existence of these shopping places actually brings much convenience for resident’s life However, there is a very limited number of public parks and sports facilities It seems to me that when designing and building a new town, there should be considerations of involving more public parks and sports facilities, and with less shopping markets

To begin with, in such a competitive society, people are much easier to confront with emotional stress, public parks are ideal places to have relax and escape from their busy work temporally And doing exercise is also an effective approach to get physical and in spiritual relief What is more, providing more public parks and sports facilities would be helpful to citizen health That can encourage people to go out and enjoy the pleasure of sports Finally, a town with more public parks and sports facilities shows a very good city image and civilization To some extent, that would help to improve the city environment and reduce the air pollution

On the other hand, the rapidly development of e-commerce are dramatically changing people’s shopping style, so it is unlikely to cause troubles to citizen life if there are fewer shopping

centers in cities Today, it becomes increasing popular to shop online, which can make up the decrease numbers of real shops And constructing fewer shopping markets can save a large amount of resources

For the reason above, giving more access to public parks and sports facilities is an essential part

to a new town That is of great importance for a modern citizen healthy lifestyle, as well as a good city image

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11 The main aim of advertising campaign is to increase sales of a certain product, but

people don’t really need it To what extent you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion

and relevant examples

Some people argue that there is no need to do such campaigns as it doesn't make a huge

difference on a buying decision of the customer However, my inclination does not support the

statement because advertisements are meant to provide lots of information in favor of making

right purchase decisions

Firstly, technology and fashion are changing every now and then Hence, adverts keep the

viewers updated about the latest trends of the market For instance, usually for every season, the

apparel brands introduce a new collection based on the upcoming fashion So, public will aware

about the new introduction in the stores only through the marketing campaign of the brand

Secondly, promotion allows people to understand the features of the product and its use For

example, the Blackberry phone was meant for only working people, so, its advertisement was

clearly stating that it was not for the youth At last, the buyers get an opportunity to compare the

same product of different brands so that the purchase end up as the best buy

Conversely, the purchase decision mostly depends either on a budget or on a need of the

customer Hence, seeing advertisement will hardly alter the buyer's decision To exemplify, if the

Samsung is advertising a product with advanced features and a great look, but its cost does not fit

one's pocket, it can never divert customer towards the Samsung product More to it, sometimes

the campaigns are so superficial which never appeal to the viewer as it does not communicate

clearly about the use and benefits of the product

To sum up, marketing strategies are meant to influence the mass, however, I strongly believe that

the prompt use of information supplied by the medium of advertisement will always help a buyer

to hit the birds eye

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12 The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging Do you agree or disagree?

It is regularly argued that prohibition of all categories of advertisement, which are thought to be pointless and even detrimental, could generate numerous benefits for the community

Notwithstanding, from my standpoint, social members tend to not only reap advantages but also tolerate demerits from this trend

On the one hand, it seems undeniable that the ban on multiple kinds of advertisement can be beneficial for consumers Forbidding advertising is synonymous with the fact that purchasers may not have to pay a remarkable measure of money for advertising services included in product prices This can serve to reduce consumers’ expenditures for shopping Moreover, no sooner are numerous advertisements exaggerating the functions, values and qualities of commodities with a view to pressing citizens to purchase their products prohibited than individuals may select their items to fulfill their requirements without being adversely affected by the messages in which the truths related to these goods can have been exaggerated or even distorted

On the other hand, it would appear that the bar to advertisement services likewise pose untold drawbacks to the community The first shortcoming could be the joblessness which employees involved in advertising could be confronted with, in all likelihood, giving rise to an increase in the unemployment rate Another disadvantage might be that this prohibition can keep consumers

in ignorance of the latest goods available on the market Hence, they may be faced with obstacles

in searching for and comparing the quality and price concerning the products of the same

category before deciding to purchase them

In conclusion, it is my conviction that banning advertisements can wield both desired and

adverse effects on community members

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13 People should look after their health for personal benefits, rather than a duty for a society What extent do you agree or disagree?

Whether ensuring a healthy lifestyle should be deemed as public responsibility or individuals’ own advantages has evolved as a heated topic of controversy While I consent to the social implications of personal fitness, I opine that the populace should retain their health in their

interests

In the first place, no sooner do individuals allocate their time and efforts for enhancing their health conditions than they can contribute as viable human resources to social betterment For example, on account of constant training under a myriad of harsh conditions, loyal and strong-willed soldiers will be physically well-qualified to shield national security and sovereignty from abhorrent conspiracies of enemy forces Simultaneously, when citizens are in good physical conditions, they have the competence to entirely devote themselves to the social development thanks to the capability to work for long hours with high productivity

However, there is a common consensus that a good health lays the foundations for life

fulfilment, which firmly endorses the viewpoint that people are obliged to maintain their welfare

as personal benefits By virtue of staying healthy and getting involved in recreation activities, people are bound to greatly enjoy their life In addition, it is indisputable that the medical

treatments often places a large financial burden on individuals, especially those suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes, tuberculosis or cancer Therefore, through the medium of

initiating appropriate diets and workout schemes, people will be able to prevent both illnesses and money loss

All in all, it is my belief that citizens should take the maintenance of their health into serious consideration, as this benefits not only every single person but also the whole community

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14 Studies show that many criminals have a low level of education For this reason, people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they can get a job when leave prison Do you agree or disagree?

Recently, crime has been increasing out of control Some hold the idea that in order to deter crimes, criminals should be given proper education while in prison Personally, I partly share the same view with this

It is my belief that nurture, not nature, is responsible for malignant and antisocial behaviors That

is to say, everybody is born with good personalities and what turns some into criminals is

parental neglect and lack of education Many studies have shown that children who are not supervised by their parents on a regular basis are many times more likely to go off the rails, commit acts of selfishness or to behave aggressively against others This rationalizes why I think

a good number of prisoners after being released will not repeat their offences if they are given education

In addition, while being in jail, inmates have plenty of time which can be misspent For example, some of them spend their time on gambling with their cellmates or accessing materials with objectionable contents Thus, giving them the opportunity to be educated translates to the

reduction of time which can be potentially frittered away or used for malicious purposes

Nevertheless, there are objections to this perspective Those who oppose claim that the potential program of giving education to criminals can cost a huge amount of money from the

Government budget However, considering the result it can deliver in the long run as far as societal stability is concerned, this program is not a waste of taxpayers’ money

What has been discussed above has effectively corroborated my view that education can reduce participation in criminal activities and inmates should receive education while serving time

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15 Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime However, a more effective solution is to provide people a better education Do you agree or disagree?

Despite the popularity of prison sentences as the way to control illegalities, improvements on education have gained social endorsement as a means to eliminate the problem from its root In

my opinion, I disagree that education is the better one as it is rather impossible to compare these two methods’ effectiveness owing to their distinct impacts

On the one hand, the reasons why prisons are of indispensable necessity for social security are varied They are the place to keep people who have broken the law contained, ensuring the safety

of other citizens Especially, dangerous criminals such as murderers or rapists have to be

imprisoned for their heinous actions Furthermore, severe prison sentences act as a deterrent against crimes Knowing there might be a chance of getting caught and condemned to jail, which also means losing freedom and living a miserable life in a cell, ones who are having the intention

of committing illegalities would reconsider going down the path

On the other hand, education serves as a remedy for the origin of crimes Education contributes greatly to heighten people’s intellect and to form a civilized society With access to better

educational services, citizens would be well-informed about the damage that committing crimes would cause to their community and themselves, which eventually leads to the decline in crime rates Additionally, the possession of certain qualifications through fundamental education like vocational training could secure a person’s stable life, which would dispel any ideas of

committing crimes

In conclusion, I believe there is no absolute way to deduce whether imprisonment policies or better education would take the dominant role in dealing with crimes as they both tackle the problem just in different ways

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16 New parents should attend parenting classes to learn how to bring up their children well To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your opinion,

supported by examples from your own experience

No one can argue that modern parents are more likely to taking care of their children very well

As people are more educated, modern parents have a better understanding about parenting much more than in the past It becomes a new trend these days that many new mothers attend child care courses in order to be able to take care kids properly Some think that it is very essential for being parents, whereas others disagree Personally, I agree with this statement for a couple

reasons

To begin with, there are many details of looking after children that most parents unfamiliar Many tasks and skills are very difficult such as holding infants, feeding kids or even massaging babies These skills can only be acquired unless parents take a child-care course Many parents especially in developed countries are concerned that if they are not learning from other people or experts, they will find a hard time in looking after their infants For example, good touching or massaging has many benefits such as improving relationship between parents and babies and increasing a child’s blood circulation However, without practicing massage skills from the course, parents may not be able to do it correctly and might hurt their kids

Moreover, studying parenting skills can definitely widen new knowledge The latest research and important parenting theory which are very useful for taking care of kids will be gained during the course Scientists or health care experts can demonstrate specific techniques and answer all unclear questions to parents As a result, parents can eliminate misunderstanding about baby nursing and learn updated parenting skills based on scientific knowledge For example, in a class

a dietitian can illustrate healthy food for children in different ages and demonstrates how to prepare it which helps new parents to overcome these tasks Without a nutrition class, parents would have no ideas about what types of food that they can feed kids

In conclusion, attending child care classes has many merits for all families Being parents is not easy however, this class definitely helps parents to widen their horizons and clear all

misunderstanding details about looking after their children Hopefully, taking this course will boost parents’ knowledge and skills which is very practical and very useful for them

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17 Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects

on social relationships To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is argued that technological advancements in the field of communication have adversely

affected one’s personal and professional relationships Personally, I strongly disagree with this view

As new ways of communicating with one another, such as mobile phones and social networks, are introduced, some fear that people might become socially isolated Their rationale is that these technologies, which promote communication in virtual reality, have marginalized physical

interaction and thus may potentially fracture concrete relationships However, this claim is largely exaggerated In reality, virtual interaction augments social relationships rather than

undermines them For example, most Facebook users talk to friends and colleagues both through the social network and in person The extra features that Facebook provides like instant

messaging and video calling do not substitute for having a conversation in real life, but merely help us stay connected over long distances

I am convinced there is further evidence to suggest that innovations in communication exist not

to the detriment of social relationships, but rather to their benefit Not only do they address the question of distance as demonstrated above, these tools also help us to expand our social circles For instance, online food forums connect people who share a passion for culinary arts, while photo-sharing applications like Instagram can bring together a group of individuals who have the same taste in fashion These examples are a testament to how technology establishes

communities and promotes interaction among people

In conclusion, there are sufficient grounds to reject the view that social relationships might be jeopardized by the advent of advanced communication technologies It is my genuine belief that

as technology improves going forward, so will people’s social experience

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18 Scientists predict that humans will speak the same language in the future Do you think

it is a positive or negative development?

The omnipresence of some languages around the globe has resulted in an anticipation that one specific language will be worldwide spoken by all people in the future While this trend offers some undeniable benefits, I believe that it is a negative development

On the one hand, it is true that an universal dialect may help remove language barriers, allowing people from different parts of the world to convey their thoughts and ideas more effectively Using the same language would, as a result, facilitate many fields including international

business transactors, cross-border cooperation and tourism The emergence of English as the predominant communicative language has testified for this advantage Furthermore, without linguistic barriers, any country could freely communicate and cooperate with others, forming a global village with a myriad of unprecedented opportunities

On the other hand, I am of the belief that those aforementioned advantages are negligible when compared with the potential consequence As people around the world speak merely one

language, this would lead to the disappearance of many other languages which are integral to national identities of any country For example, some ethnics’ cultures in Taiwan would be on the edge of extinction, if minor languages of these tribes are replaced by one global dialect, which poses a dire threat to Taiwan’s cultural diversity

In conclusion, it seems that people can reap a great number of benefits regarding communication thanks to the use of an universal dialect I firmly hold the view that the drawbacks should not be overlooked and concrete actions should be taken to retain the linguistic diversity in the world

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19 The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems to increase the price of fuels

Do you agree or disagree?

Environmental issues are now becoming global concerns Some people believe that an increase

in fuel price is the best solution to reduce those problems However, I am of the opinion that there are particular measures would be more effective than raising fuel costs

It is a fallacy to consider high fuel costs as the best way to tackle environmental problem

Advocates of such a perception tend to claim that heightening fuel prices would lead to a

decrease in the amount of fuel consumption for transportation and production resulting in

reducing carbon dioxide emission and toxic air pollutants from vehicles and factories which are likely to be the main causes of greenhouse effect and global warming However, such a scenario would not happen since using fuel terms to be a deep-rooted practice of human, which could be clearly seen that most vehicles in the world use fuels as the main source of energy Furthermore, this solution may not only have no positive impact on the global environmental condition but also cause a counter-effects on the world’s economy Therefore, applying a higher fuel price should not be regarded as the most practical solution

In my point of view, some feasible measures could be taken to handle our environmental issues Firstly, the governments should introduce laws as well as organize campaigns to encourage their citizens to use public transportation which may directly reduce the amount of smoke released from private cars and motorbikes Besides, every country should have its public transportation improved to promote such a type of eco-friendly commuting mode Secondly, an immense

investment in renewable sources to reduce the cost of these types of power would switch

people’s habit to use alternative energy instead of fossil fuels Compared to such an inefficient measure like heightening fuel costs, those solutions tend to be more practical and sustainable to tackle environmental issues

In conclusion, high fuel cost could not be considered as the most feasible method to solve

environmental issues as other measures are likely to be more practical and sustainable

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20 It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people have valued the role of local history to schoolchildren over that of world history In

my opinion, I disagree with those people as both of them are equally essential for young learners Studying the history of their hometown is for sure an indispensable part of school’s curriculum during students’ early education I believe having thorough insights into what happened in the past at one’s locality develops his patriotism For example, children of primary and secondary schools in my village are taught about how their ancestors defended their land against outside intruders and reclaimed sovereignty Therefore, those young children would take pride in their origin and treasure the life they know as it is today Additionally, I think it is not only students’ privilege but also their responsibility to know about their own history to understand their

hometown’s traditional values and identity

From another angle, learning about world history shares equal importance just as local one Acquiring knowledge about the world’s past events equips students with a more well-rounded perspective of life Lessons about the World War or Feminism protest against women’s abuse and discrimination would help those learners enhance their understanding about various aspects

of the world Furthermore, I think that being taught about the other countries’ historical

backgrounds would benefit young learners in their future career Students who accumulate

knowledge of this particular field at an early age would possess a golden selling point to work for foreign enterprises, especially those who highly value company culture like Japan

In conclusion, I believe the significance of domestic and international history cannot be brought into comparison to see which one is more necessary because they have distinctively equal

meanings to children

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21 Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

Some people believe that despite the spreading popularity of the online media, traditional

newspaper will still hold the most vital position among news readers In my opinion, this idea is rather absurd as the Internet has become increasingly dominant due to the benefits it offers The first thing that attracts people to reading news on the online sources is their easy access With the presence of the Internet around almost every corner of the world, people with a portable device such as a mobile phone can access huge storage of news In fact, latest events, for

example IS Terrorist attacks, would be updated immediately on CNN or New York Times By contrast, with prolonging procedures including editing and printing, traditional newspaper might not be able to compete with the Internet in terms of the updating speed

Another benefit with which the Internet can, from my point of view, take over the position of printed newspaper is the new experience it brings to readers One limitation of newspaper is that

it cannot convey visual messages to the people who read news on a regular basis Meanwhile, non-stop progress of the technology industry has unfolded the possibility to upload videos and voice records on various online websites For instance, soccer fans these days can rematch their favorite matches anytime they want with only a laptop connected to the Internet, which a mere paper cannot do

In conclusion, I disagree that printed newspaper would continue to be the most crucial source of information because more and more people will be drawn to use the Internet

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22 It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should focus on people in their own countries To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The question whether governments should provide aids internationally or domestically has drawn much attention from the public Although I understand why helping everyone in the world

is unachievable, I strongly disagree that governmental support should solely be concentrated on satisfying local needs

On the one hand, I suppose the world’s leaders’ hesitation over the provision of international aids

to deprived regions is legitimate Firstly, it is unfeasible for governments’ support to reach all of the underprivileged as their number is enormous in many separated places around the globe and the type of support they need also varies For example, developed nations may encounter

numerous obstacles in terms of transportation upon sending food and medicines to poor regions scattering around Africa where people are facing the threat of famine or contagions Secondly, I believe leaders of a country should prioritize the well-being of their citizens and stabilize their economy and politics before carrying out any acts of global assistance

On the other hand, I still believe governments should help as many people as they can regardless

of the fragile odds for worldwide comprehensive support for all people To begin with, in many underdeveloped countries, their leaders are unable to bear the burden of eradicating domestic poverty or crises due to, for example, terrorism, which calls for the involvement from other affluent nations Also of great significance is that this national act of charity could have a huge impact upon individuals living in prosperous areas If the government take actions to help people overseas, citizens of that country will idolize the idea of self-devotion toward a better world

In conclusion, I truly believe the world leaders should lend their neighbors a hand to offer help to people in need on their doorstep

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23 It is more important for governments to spend public funds on promoting a healthy

lifestyle than treatment Do you agree or disagree?

An often-debated topic is whether the government should use state budget for promoting healthy

lifestyle to limit illness or spend it on the treatment of the people who are already ill In my

opinion, a healthy life style as well as timely medical attention and cure for any illness of citizens

are equally important

To begin with, to maintain the healthy lifestyle of all citizens should be the main concern of the

government To prevent ailments from occurring, an early warning system should be set up to

advice people how to avoid contracting Taking pandemic H1N1 as an example, when the

government informs all citizens from initial days about the dangers of this epidemic, virus

therefor was unavailable to spread and the well-being of many people could be maintained In

addition, the government has to encourage people to lead completely healthy lives to minimize

the possibilities of getting ill National and local health campaign need to be launched to educate

people understand the risks of using alcohol and cigarettes

However, curing people who suffer from illness is very important as well Everyone has the civil

right to have access to medical system regardless of their health status As all citizens have

already paid money through the tax system, no one should be excluded from any service

Moreover, when treating people with physical ailment, doctors could be able to find new more

effective ways to prevent the pandemic flu From historical evidence, many medical

breakthroughs are created from the process of curing people Hence, the government should take

all reasonable measures to help people who are sick

By way of conclusion, I strongly believe that the government should give equal attention to

promoting healthy lifestyle of people and curing them from illness

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24 In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth Some people think more

money should be spent on researching other planet to live, such as Mars To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that, if present trends continue, it will become increasingly difficult to sustain human life on Earth While I agree that it is vital to tackle this problem I believe that expenditure on research for new planets to colonies should be given a low priority, and resources must be used

to find other, more practical solutions

There are two major reasons why life on Earth is becoming more and more unsustainable One obvious problem is the uncontrolled consumption of natural resources, which are being depleted

as a result For instance, the extraction of fossil fuels, such as coal, gas and oil to satisfy growing energy demands has serious environmental impacts, and these resources will eventually run out Another concern is the rising level of pollution worldwide, of the land, the oceans and the air that

we breathe In India, for example, thousands of tons of industrial rubbish have been released illegally into rivers, killing aquatic life and contaminating drinking water

However, I would argue that the search for a new planet on which humans could survive is a waste of valuable resources Firstly, a vast amount of funding would be required to finance such space exploration, with no guarantee of success This money is needed now to improve health services globally and to provide better education for all Secondly, financial resources should be used to develop advanced technologies that would be more environmentally- friendly and

provide renew able energy In the field of transport, to take a simple example, vehicles can now

be converted to run on hydrogen or even waste cooking oil – as McDonald’s have done with their trucks

In conclusion, I consider that the search for new planets on which to settle is a waste of time and resources, and efforts should be concentrated on living more sustainably here on Earth

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25 Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not set a good example Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

The admiration young people hold for celebrities is not a new phenomenon Throughout history, youths have been inspired by people with outstanding athletic ability It is argued that this

admiration brings with it more positive than negative issues This will be proven by looking at how sports figures both instill inspiration and teach life lessons to young people

Firstly, celebrities often display extremely developed skills, which can help to spur young people towards a life full of physically active For instance, school children are often driven to exercise

in an attempt to emulate superstars, such as Novak Djokovic, Ronaldo and Messi As this

additional exercise is good for their health, it is difficult to argue that the inspiration celebrities bestow upon young people is entirely a bad thing Thus, this shows that the admiration people hold for sports stars has positive implications

Although the negative character traits of many sports celebrities are often called into question, it

is felt the public mistakes professional athletes make can act as good morality lessons for young people A good image of this occurred when Canadian runner Ben Johnson dishonorably lost an Olympic gold medal due to steroid use This incident showed young people around the world that drug use is a shameful practice As this example illustrates, often the public errors athletes commit can act as good lessons for adolescents

After looking at the above, it is felt to hold athletes in esteem does not bring with it entirely negative consequences It is assumed the historical admiration people will retain for sports stars

is not going to change into the foreseeable future

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