TASK1:
Some schools require students to evaluate their professors. Talk about the advantage and disadvantage of doing this.
University students encounter many difficult challenges in their studies. Which challenge do you think is the most difficult one and how do you deal with it?
A lot of experienced and inexperienced climb mountains every year, which one of the following adjectives would you use to describe this experience? Adventurous, frightening or foolish?
If a mayor is to be selected from the following candidates, who all have no political experience but are successful in their own fields, which one do you think is the best candidate for a mayor?1. A university professor; 2. A businessman; 3. A doctor
Your city plans to build a new museum to attract more visitors. What kind of museum do you think is the best?A. local museum B. modern art and film museum C. children science museum
Children would behave negatively before they learn how to behave appropriately. Which of the following behavior would you consider to be the most negative behavior of children and why? A. Being selfish B. Being impolite C. Being loud
Your local community center wants to add some new workshops or programs for children. Which of the following do you think would be most beneficial for children’s development?A. Art craft workshop B. Technology workshop C. Athletic programs
Your friend is often absent from class. The final term is coming and he/she hopes you can help their study, but you need to prepare for your own final term. What would you do?
If your university is going to invite someone to give a speech, who do you think they should invite? A businessman, a scientist or a politician?
Which of the following do you think the school should build to improve student life?
1)swimming pool
2)cafeteria
3)student dorm
Describe the best way for you to deal with disagreement with your friend。
Do you think the boss should supervise his employee when they are working, or give his employee more freedom in work?
You have been very busy and unable to prepare for the exam tomorrow. You can either stay up late to study and sleep less or just study less and get full night’s sleep.Which will you choose?
If universities are given financial support to develop research, which following field do you think should receive most financial support?1. To predict weather more accurately; 2. To clean rivers and ocean; 3. To explore outer space
Your government plans to invest in one of the following three areas. Which do you think is the most rewarding one? 1. Land exploration; 2. Education; 3. Health care
Your university has acquired a piece of land next to the campus. There have been three options for the use of the land. Which do you prefer? Why? 1. The athletic facilities and stadiums; 2. A park with nature trails; 3. Centers for students and hotel for campus guests
TASK2:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should not let children choose jobs (such as an athlete or an artist) which are difficult to become successful.
Some people prefer sending messages; while others prefer making phone calls directly. Which one do you prefer?
Do you agree or disagree that one of the best ways to learn about a country is to watch its TV shows?
Your school is planning to ban library computers from accessing social media websites. Do you agree or disagree with such a plan?
Some people think that children should be allowed to watch whatever television programs they choose to. Others think that parents should exercise control over the television programs their children watch. Which do you agree with? Explain why.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should force their kids to continue learning to play the musical instrument when the kids want to give up.
Some people prefer to resolve problems with friends directly face to face or on the phone. Some others prefer to resolve problems by writing, sending E-mail or text message. Which one do you prefer? Why?
Some people like to use smart phone or other navigational devices to guide their road while traveling; some prefer to ask around. Which do you prefer and why?
Which do you prefer: working for others’ company or set up your own business?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should approach computer and other electronic devices as early as possible.
Some people want their children to go to school, but some people prefer to let their children be home-schooled. Which do you prefer? Why?
Some people like having a wide variety of friends and acquaintances they can spend time with. Others like to spend most of their free time with the same small group of close friends. Which do you prefer? Explain why.
When some people have a little extra money, they like to spend it right away on something they enjoy. Others prefer to save the extra money. Which do you like to do?Explain why.
Some people think competition will motivate students. Some people think competition has negative influences. Which do you agree with? Explain why?
Your friend doesn’t take the class seriously.Now with the final exams coming, he asks for your help. Yet you also have to prepare for your exams. Under this circumstance, would you prefer to help him with his exam or prepare for your own exam?