Some secondary schools require that every student’s schedule includes study hall, which is a free class period during the school day in which students can do class assignments or rest. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?

有些中学要求每个学生的课程表都包括自习厅，这是学生在学校里没有课的一段时间，学生可以在那里做作业或休息。你觉得这是个好主意吗？为什么？

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Schools should require students to attend cultural events (for example, visit an art museum to see an exhibition).

你同意还是不同意下面的说法？学校应该要求学生参加文化活动（例如，参观美术馆看展览）。

Some people prefer to borrow money from others to make a large purchase, while others will save money until they can afford it. Which one do you prefer and why?

有些人喜欢向别人借钱来购买贵的商品，而另一些人则会存钱直到他们能负担得起。你更喜欢哪一个？为什么？

Some professors are choosing to eliminate their office hours and instead are making themselves available to students only through e-mail. Do you agree with this policy？

一些教授选择取消他们的办公时间，而只通过电子邮件与学生交流。你同意这个政策吗？

People spend the night in different kinds of places when they go on vacation. Some people enjoy camping outside in tents. Others prefer to stay in hotels. Which do you prefer? Why?

当人们去度假时，他们会在不同的地方过夜。有些人喜欢在户外搭帐篷露营。其他人更喜欢住在旅馆里。你更喜欢哪一种？为什么呢？

Some people think that it is an essential part of a child's education to go on field trips, for example, to a museum or the zoo. Others think that a child's time is better spent learning in a classroom. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.

一些人认为这是一个孩子的教育的重要组成部分去实地考察，例如，博物馆或动物园。另一些人认为孩子的时间应该花在教室里学习。你同意哪种观点？解释一下原因。