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.

你所在的大学目前要求所有学生都要修一门人文学科的课程，比如文学或哲学，才能毕业。然而，一些主修数学和科学等学科的学生认为这些人文课程与他们的研究领域无关，因此不应该要求他们学习这些课程。你同意这些学生的观点吗?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should be self-sufficient instead of depending on others.

你同意还是反对：人们应该自给自足，而不是依靠他人。

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be encouraged to listen to or read news from an early age. 

你是否同意以下说法?应该鼓励孩子们从小就听或读新闻。

Do you agree or disagree with the statement: People from ordinary or even poor families can be really good government leaders? Why or why not?

背景普通的人是否能成为优秀的政府领导者？

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Some people like to seek advice from their parents or grandparents when they encounter a difficult situation, while others prefer to get advice from their peers. Which do you prefer? 

有些人在遇到困难时喜欢向父母或祖父母寻求建议，而另一些人则喜欢从同龄人那里得到建议。你喜欢哪一种?

Some people prefer to have friends who share the same opinions or beliefs about the world as they do. Other people prefer to have friends who have opinions or beliefs about the world that are different from their own. Which do you think is best? Explain why.

有些人喜欢有和他们对世界有相同看法的朋友。另一些人则喜欢和那些对世界有不同看法的人交朋友。你认为哪个最好?

Some university graduates choose to spend a period of time doing volunteer or community service before they start their careers. Others think it is better to start working as soon as possible after graduation. Which view do you agree with?

一些大学毕业生选择在开始他们的职业生涯之前花一段时间做志愿者或社区服务。另一些人则认为毕业后尽快开始工作更好。你同意哪一种观点?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to teach children how to behave is to praise their good behavior rather than to criticize their bad behavior.

你是否同意以下说法?教育孩子的最好方法是表扬他们的好行为，而不是批评他们的坏行为。

Because most students have their own laptops, your university is considering closing the campus computer lab, where students use university-owned computers. Do you think this is a good idea and why?

因为大多数学生都有自己的笔记本电脑，你的大学正在考虑关闭校园计算机实验室。你认为这是个好主意吗?为什么?

If you have a chance to choose your job, would you like to choose a job with a high salary or that can get personal satisfaction? Why?

工作想要高工资还是满足感？

Do you agree or disagree with the statement: universities should require students to participate in community activities? 

Some people play games or sports just for enjoyment and entertainment；Others play them for winning. Which do you prefer?

运动是为了享受还是竞技？