Some people think that only those who perform well in secondary school should be able to attend university. Others believe that anyone who really wants to attend university should have that opportunity. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.

有些人认为只有那些在中学表现好的人才能上大学。其他人则认为，任何真正想上大学的人都应该有这样的机会。你同意哪一种观点?解释为什么。

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? It is better for students to live with a roommate who is studying the same subject. 

你是否同意: 和学同一学科的同学做室友会更好？

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should only engage in activities or hobbies at which they are good or talented.

你是否同意: 人们应该只从事自己擅长或有天赋的活动或爱好。

Imagine that you have applied for a job, and the company has invited you to come to their office for an interview. However, the office is located a couple of hours away in another town. Because of the distance, the company has also offered to interview you by phone instead. Which do you choose? Explain why using details in your response.

你将有一个面试，但地点离你的地方很远。你更喜欢哪一种，是长途跋涉面对面面试还是电话面试?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should not read their children's text messages and e-mails without their permission.

你是否同意未经允许，父母不应该看孩子的短信和电子邮件。

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To be successful in life, one has to make enemies.

你是否同意以下说法?要想在生活中取得成功，就得树敌。

Your university is changing its housing policy. All first-and second-year students will now be required to live on campus. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not.

所有大一大二的学生被强制要求住宿，你认为是一个好主意吗?

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。