Some people prefer to read reviews written by critics before watching a movie; Other people prefer to watch the movie without reading reviews of it. Which way do you prefer and why?

有些人喜欢在看电影之前先看影评人写的评论，其他人更喜欢不看影评就看电影。你喜欢哪一种方式，为什么?

Some adults believe that young people have become excessively dependent on or even addicted to electronic devices and should try to use them less. Do you agree with this point of view? Explain why or why not.

一些成年人认为，年轻人已经变得过度依赖甚至沉迷于电子设备，应该尽量少使用它们。你同意这个观点吗？

A big company is now considering building a new factory in your city. Some support this because more job opportunities could be created, while others oppose this plan because there will be more pollution. What do you think about this?

一家大公司正在考虑在你的城市建一个新工厂。一些人支持这个计划，因为可以创造更多的就业机会，而另一些人反对这个计划，因为会有更多的污染。你觉得呢？

Some people prefer to watch films that are exciting and entertaining. Others prefer to watch films that are more serious and have an important message or teach them something new. What kind of film do you prefer and why?

有些人喜欢看刺激娱乐的电影。另一些人则更喜欢更严肃、有重要信息或能教给他们新东西的电影。你喜欢哪种，为什么?

Your university requires that you take a history course, and you have two options that fit your schedule. The first course is taught by a professor who is well-known for being a good lecturer and includes little to no class discussion. The second course is led by a professor who rarely lectures and instead encourages students to contribute to class discussions. Which course would you choose to fulfill your history requirement and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

如果你要上一门历史课，你会选择跟经验丰富但没有课堂讨论的老师，还是经验较少但有很多课堂讨论的老师？

Some people believe that students should memorize some important historical data such as the names and dates of historical events ; while other people believe that it is not necessary for students to memorize those factual information because they can easily find such information on the Internet. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why. 

Many college students do part-time jobs. Some students prefer to have classes during the day and work in the evenings or on weekends. Others students prefer to have classes in the evenings or on the weekends and work during the day. Which way do you think would be better for college students and why?

很多大学生会做兼职。有的人是白天上课，然后晚上和周末工作，有的人是白天全天工作，然后晚上和周末学习，你认为哪一个方式更好？

Your university currently requires all students to take one humanities course in a subject such as literature or philosophy in order to graduate. However, some students majoring in subjects such as math and science think that these humanities courses are not relevant to their field of study, and they should therefore not be required to take them. Do you agree with these students? Explain why or why not.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 

Teachers should require students to participate in group discussions regularly and why? Use specific details to support your opinion.

你是否同意，老师应该要求学生定期的参与班级讨论。

Your professor is asking you to help with some research work on the weekend, but you have planned to go to your sister’s birthday party. Which would you choose to do? Explain why?

你的教授让你周末去帮他做研究，但你周末本来计划要参加你姐姐/妹妹的生日趴体。你会怎么做呢？（本题重复2016年6月18日原题）

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement？Watching TV is a waste of time. 【题目根据考生中文回忆还原

看电视是不是浪费时间?

Some people prefer to solve problems with their friends by talking face to face, while others prefer to solve problems with friends by sending text messages or emails. Which way do you think is better?

【本题重复2020年12月5日的原题，是口语团中day12讲解过的典型线上vs线下的原题】