Task 1

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Task 2

1.  Some people think the function of university education is to prepare students for employment, but others believe university education can offer many other functions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

2.  Some people think that the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects for the progress of the country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3.  Some people think that museums and art galleries should concentrate on the works of their own countries instead of the works of art from other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4. Some people believe that governments should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

5.  Some people think that Olympic Games are an exciting event and can promote the communication between different countries, while others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

6.  Some people think the technology makes life complex, so we should make the life simpler without using the technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7.  Some people think that the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects for the progress of the country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

8.  Scientists believe computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people think this development will have positive impacts. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

9.  The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10. Some people think that introducing new technology can improve people's quality of life in the developing countries. However, others believe that free education should be offered. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

11.  Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship of neighborhood or teaching sports to children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?

12.  Some people think that advertising discourages us from being different individuals, as all people want to do the same and look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13. Some people think that the government should offer financial support and care to old people, while others think that people should save money for their future life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

14.  Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects to acquire more knowledge, while other people believe they should learn a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

15.  Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

16.  It is not necessary for people to travel to other places to learn about the culture. We can learn as much as from books, films and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17. Some people think that using mobile phones and computers has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

18.  In some countries many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. 

19.  Some people think that the amount of noise people make should be controlled strictly, while others say that people are free to make as much noise as they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

20.  Human activities have negative effects on plants and animal species. Some people think that it is too late to do anything about this problem. Other people believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.