2023年2月考试预测来了！（机考纸考适用）

P1: Plant Scents、Health in the wild、The Cacao A Sweet History、Koalas

P2: Are Artists Liars?、Bird Migration 2、The future never dies?、TV Addiction 1

P3: Mystery in aster Islands!、Travel Accounts、Robert Louis Stevenson、Motivating Drives

1. Some people think that using mobile phones and computers has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills.To what extent do you agree or disagree?（科技）

2. Some people believe that in order to improve educational quality, we should encourage students to make comments or even criticism on their teachers, but others think it will lead to the loss of respect and discipline in the class room. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（教育）

3. ln some countries, more and more adults choose to continue to live with their parents after they graduate and have found jobs. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?（社会）

4. In some countries many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.（社会）

5. Many countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. Why do they think so? What can be done to change their views?（旅游）

1. With the wide use of computers and the Internet, people can study and work from home without going to school or company. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?（科技）

2. Nowadays, most countries improve the standard of living through economic development.

But some social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of the phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?（社会）

3. Some people say the government should give healthcare the first priority, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the tax payers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.（健康）

4. lt has been suggested that all young adults should be required to undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community.Would the drawbacks be greater than benefits to the community and the young adults themselves?（社会）

5. Many countries now have people from different cultures and ethnic groups. What is the reason for this? ls it a positive or negative development?（文化）

6. Surveys show that people are living longer in many countries. But increased life expectancy has many implications for aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society?（社会）

7. Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motor-bike.To what extent do you agree or disagree?（社会）

8. The increase in food production owes much to fertilizers and better machinery, but some people think that it has a negative impact on human health and community.To what extent do you agree or disagree?（健康）

9. Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?（教育）

10. Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that having a permanent job is better than enjoying the job. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（工作）

11. Many young people in the workforce today change their jobs or careers every few years.What do you think are the reasons for this?Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?（工作）

12. Some people think that too much attention and too many resources have been given to the protection of wild animals and birds.To what extent do you agree or disagree?（环境）

13. Some think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books still play an important role.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（科技）

14. Some people say that arts subject such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students.To what extent do you agree or disagree?（教育）

15. ln some countries,governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of large cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?（社会）