and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive 

and negative development? 

Some children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to 

their study in school. What are the reasons? How can we solve this 

problem? 

Some people think vertical city is the best, where people live and work 

in tall buildings. Others think horizontal city is better, where there are 

few tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 

Some people think the main benefit of greater international 

cooperation is in the protection of environment. Others think more 

benefits have been brought to international business. Discuss both 

views and give your own opinion. 

In many countries, women are able to join the armed forces now on 

the equal basis to men. However, some people think only men should 

be members of the army, navy and air force. To what extent do you 

agree or disagree? 

The government should spend money in promoting sports and arts at 

school, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in 

communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

Human activities have negative effects on plants and animal species. 

Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. 

Others think effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. 

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.