Some people believe governments should invest money in programs designed to save and protect endangered species of animals. Others believe that money for such programs should only come from private sources. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.

你更倾向于哪个观点？

是相信政府应该投资去保护那些濒危的动物，还是赞同投资这样的项目应该拿私人的钱，而不应该拿政府的钱，

Some people think it is very important in life to become popular and well-liked by many people. Others think being popular is less important than focusing on oneself because there are many other purposes in life. Which view do you agree with?

被很多人喜欢（受欢迎）重要还是关注自己重要？

Some people prefer to read news everyday. Others prefer to read news regularly.  Which do you prefer？

有些人喜欢每天看新闻。有些人更喜欢定期阅读新闻。你倾向于哪种？

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more difficult to be a good parent today than in the past.Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 

你认为今天当父母容易还是过去当父母容易。

Your university is organizing a series of guest lectures. Some people think that speakers with controversial opinions should not be invited to speak at the university. Others believe that the university should feature a variety of speakers, regardless of their opinions. 

Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why, using details and examples in your response.

您的大学正在组织一系列客座讲座。有些人认为不应该邀请有争议意见的演讲者在大学演讲。其他人则认为，无论他们的意见如何，大学都应该有各种各样的演讲者。

你同意哪种观点？使用具体实例详细解释原因。

In modern life, most friends stay in touch with each other by texting. Some people tend to answer texts from their friends right away, while others may not respond to them for a while. 

Do you think it is important for friends to respond promptly to each other's texts? Explain why or why not using specific examples and details.

现代生活中，大多数朋友通过发短信保持联系。有些人倾向于立即回复朋友的短信，而另一些人可能会暂时不回复。

你认为朋友们及时回复对方的短信很重要吗？解释为什么或为什么不使用具体的例子和细节。

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 

All university students should be required to take writing courses where they have to write compositions on a variety of topics in their first year of college.

你是否同意：

所有的大学生都应该必修写作课程，他们在入学第一年就应该撰写各种主题的作文。

Previous generations spent time playing board games or card games with family and friends. Nowadays, many young people prefer to play games on their computers and phones. Which do you think is better and why? Use details and examples in your response.

和朋友家人玩传统桌游 or 和朋友家人玩电脑手游，你更倾向于哪个？

Some people prefer to make plans with friends for social activities far in advance. Others prefer to be more spontaneous and make plans with friends on the same day they would like to see them. Which do you prefer and why?

A large corporation wants to hire a new leader to run the business. It is considering two highly qualified candidates who have different approaches to decision making for the job. 

The first person has a reputation for acting quickly and not always consulting with others before making decisions. 

The second person is known for sometimes delaying decisions in order to consider other people's opinions. 

Who do you think would make a better leader?

快速独自做决策的领导者 or 倾听每个人的建议再做决定的领导者, 你更倾向于哪一个？

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 

It is important to learn about the history of your ancestors.

你同不同意，了解自己的祖上历史是一件非常重要的事？

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: 

When your job application/resume, you should put your photo in it.

你同不同意，应聘的时候简历里应该放上自己的照片？