第一章 教育学习篇
第一节 学生行为
1. Students could receive a better, more efficient education if they spend 11 months a year studying. 2
2. One of the best ways that parents can help their teenage children prepare for adult life is to encourage them to take part-time jobs. . 5
3. All university students should be required to take history courses no matter what field they study in. 8
4. Younger school children aged five to ten should be required to study art and music in addition to math, language, science and history. . 11
5. Students should spend a year to travel or to work before their go to college or university. . 14
6. Children should spend all their time on studying and playing, and they shouldnt be required to help family with household chores, such as cooking etc. 17
7. Group study is more effective than studying alone. . 19
8. It is as important for students to read books of their own choosing as it is for them to read books assigned to them by teachers. . 22
9. Students who keep their rooms neat and organized are more successful than those who do not. . 25
10. Students are more influenced by their teachers than by their friends. . 28
11. If your teacher says something incorrect in a class, what will you do? . 31
12. Some students prefer to have their final grades determined by numerous small assignments, whereas others prefer to have their final grades determined by only a few large ones. Which one do you prefer? . 33
13. Students can benefit just as much from extracurricular activities as they can from attending classes. . 37
14. Children rely too much on the technology, like computers, smart phones, video games for fun and entertainment. Playing simpler toys or playing outside with friends would be better for childrens development. . 40
15. It is better to choose a university whose graduates have good job opportunities than a university who has famous professors. 43
第二节 家长行为
16. If parents want their children to perform well in school, they should limit the hours that their children spend watching TV. 46
17. Most of parents sometimes find disapproval of the ways teachers are teaching their students. It is not suggested for the parents to express their disapproval to the teachers. . 50
18. Parents should help children do their work rather than encouraging them to do the work on their own. . 53
19. Parents should allow their children to make mistakes and let them learn from their own mistakes. . 56
20. The things your family teaches you are the most important things you learn. . 59
第三节 教师行为
21. Teachers performance should be evaluated by students rather than by other teachers. 62
22. The main role of a university professor is to educate students rather than to do research. 64
23. Some people think teachers giving time to students during discussions in class will help them to learn. Others think it unnecessary to give students time to discuss in class. What is your opinion?. 67
第四节 学校行为
24. Colleges or universities should offer students more preparation before they start working. 70
25. Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which do you think is better?. 73
26. In order to attract good students, universities should spend money in social activities. 76
27. The most important investment that can be made to the education of children aged four to seven is to give them computers. . 80
28. The most important goal of education is to help people to educate themselves. 83
29. Universities should spend more money improving facilities, such as libraries, computer labs, than hiring famous teachers. 86
30. Schools have always offered students three types of after-school activities. But due to recent limited budgets, they can only support one kind of activities. Which one would you choose? Why?. 89
第二章 职业工作篇
第一节 个体行为
31. It is better to take a secure job with a low pay than to take a job with a high pay but little security. 94
32. Working at home using computers or telephones is better than working in the office. .............................. 97
33. To remain happy and optimistic when you fail is more important than achieving success. 100
34. People should take several different kinds of job before they take a career in a long term. ....................... ....................... 103
35. Which one would you prefer, working 3 days a week with long hours or working 5 days a week with short hours? 106
36. People who cannot accept criticism will not succeed working in teams. 109
37. In order to succeed in doing a new job, the ability to adapt oneself to the new environment is more important than the excellent knowledge of this job. . 112
38. It is important to make sure that others influential people or potential employers know about your strengths and accomplishments; if you are not so, you will be never successful in life. 115
39. People who have learned many different skills are more likely to succeed than those who focus on learning only one skill. . 119
40. Most business people are only motivated by the desire of money. 122
41. People should take time to relax with hobbies or physical activities that are very different from what they do at work.125
42. In order to succeed, you should be more like others than be different from everyone else. ....................... ....................... 128
第二节 公司行为
43. It is better for a company to have employees who do as they are told than employees who think of their own ideas. 131
44. An effective leader should try to let other feel that they are a part of decision-making. 134
45. For any business to be successful, it must spend a lot of money on advertising. 137
46. The most important investment for a big company is to improve the efficiency and competence of its employees.140
47. A leader should have strong opinions and not change hisher mind about those opinions. . 143
48. The most important quality for a politician or leader to have is good communication skills. 146
49. Some people think companies should use public recognition to reward hard work, but others recommend using money to reward hard work. What do you think?. 150
50. One quality that a successful leader must have is to make decisions quickly; when a leader takes too much time to make decisions, he will be seen as ineffective to the people he leads. 152
51. Advertisements are a waste of company''s money and energy because consumers know what they want to buy.155
第三章 日常生活篇
第一节 运动健康
52. Playing sports teaches people more lessons about life. 160
53. Physical exercise is much more important for the old than the young. 163
54. Which one would you prefer to regulate in order to improve your health out of the following three things?. 166
第二节 行为习惯
55. It is important that we know about the events happening around the world though they do not affect our lives. 169
56. People today would be happier if they had fewer possessions. 172
57. When people celebrate a special event, such as graduation or a special party, some of them prefer a large party with lots of people, while others prefer a small party with only a few close friends and family members. Which kind of party do you prefer?. 175
第三节 购物消费
58. When a new technological devices become available. Some people buy it right away, while others will wait until many have acquired it. Which view do you agree with? Provide your answer with detailed explanation. . 177
59. Spending money on traveling is better than saving money for future use. . 180
60. People should buy things made in their own country, even when the price is higher than same things made somewhere else?. 183
61. It is always better to purchase in large stores than in several small shops that specialize in different items. . 186
62. When making major purchasefor example, a car or a laptop, our decisions can be influenced by different sources of information. Explain how each of the following sources of information can influence your decision. . 188
第四节 娱乐休闲
63. It is better to relax by watching a movie or reading a book than doing physical exercises. . 191
64. The best way to truly relax and reduce stress is to spend time alone. 194
65. Which do you think contributes to an enjoyable vacation? Please select one of three options. . 197
66. If people are on vacationholiday, they should leave their mobile phones at home. 200
67. Some people prefer to travel to foreign countries, while others like to travel in their own countries. Which one do your prefer?. 203
68. It is more fun to see a movie in the cinema with other people than see a movie at home. 206
第五节 社交友谊
69. The way of a persons dress is an indication of hisher personality or character. 209
70. We can learn about a person from the books and movies that a person likes. 212
71. Your job has more effects on your happiness than your social life does. 215
72. Competition between friends usually negatively impacts friendships. 218
73. It is impossible to be completely honest with our friends. 221
74. It is better for people to have friends who are intelligent than to have friends who have a good sense of humor. 224
75. It is often not good for people to move to a new town or country, because you may lose old friends. 227
第六节 性格品质
76. Some people always follow their dreams even if the dreams are ambitious. Some think we should focus on achieving realistic goals. Which one do you agree with?. 230
77. There is never a good reason to be impolite rude to another person. 233
第四章 社会话题篇
78. To increase economic growth, the government should neglect environment concerns. 238
79. Governments should focus its budget more on art museums and concert halls than on recreational facilities, such as swimming pools and playgrounds. 241
80. Governments should spend more money in sponsoring arts than in athletics. 244
81. It is more important for the government to spend money on improving Internet access than on public transportation. 247
82. The government should spend money on building modern houses rather than renovating historical buildings or traditional homes. 250
83. It is more important for a government to spend money on young childrens education than on university education. 254
84. The only effective way to encourage energy conservation is to increase prices of gasoline and electricity. 257
85. People can solve important problems by themselves or with the help from their family members so theres no need for the government to help them. 260
86. The rules that the society today requires young people to follow and obey are too strict. 263
87. Governments should support scientific research with no practical value. 266
88. The government is not educating people enough about the importance of good and healthy lifestyle. 269
89. Governments, instead of individuals, should cover Internet fees. 272
90. The best way to improve the quality of education in a country is to increase teachers salaries. 274
91. During an economic crisis, governments usually reduce spending on certain public services. Which area do you think the government should reduce spending on?. 277
第五章 社会变迁篇
第一节 今昔对比
92. In twenty years, there will be fewer cars in use than in today. 282
93. Food we eat today is much healthier than the food we ate in the past. 285
94. It is easier for people nowadays to become educated than in the past. 288
95. Young people today are less dependent on parents than in the past. 292
96. It is easier to raise children for parents today than those in the past. 295
97. In 20 years from now on, students will not use printed books anymore. 298
98. Parents do not understand their children as much as well as did 50 years ago. 301
99. Nowadays, people are more than willing to help people who they dont know. For example, giving food and clothes to the people who need them than they were in the past. 304
100. Teachers are appreciated and valued nowadays not as much as they were before. 307
101. It is easier to achieve success in the past than it is today. 310
102. People in the past are more interested in improving their neighborhood than now. 313
103. Nowadays it is easier to maintain good health than in the past. 317
104. As modern life becomes more complex, it is essential for young people to have the ability to plan and organize. 320
第二节 城乡对比
105. People who live in big cities can take care of their family members better than those in the countryside. . 323
106. Compared with people in the village, those who move to the city are more satisfied with their lives. 326
第六章 科技发展篇
107. Scientists should be responsible for negative impacts of their discoveries. 330
108. Technology designed to make our life simpler actually makes our life more complicated. . 333
109. The telephone has greater influence on peoples lives than television has. . 336
110. Scientists have been working to make technology easier and more human-friendly. How do you think technology has affected our lives?. 339
111. People can learn more from watching TV than from reading books. 342
112. Movies and television exert more negative effects than positive effects on young people''s behaviors. 345
113. People nowadays spend much more time than they should using text message and new technology such as social media to communicate with each other. 348
114. Some people like to keep a record of their own experience by uploading pictures and other information to social-networking sites. Other people prefer not to create such records. Which do you prefer and why?. 351
115. Printed books have greater effect on society than television does. 354
116. If you need to discuss upsetting or controversial problems with others, it is better to communicate with them using e-mail or text messaging rather than speaking with them on the telephone or in person. 356
第七章 环境资源篇
117. Most of the environment issues are too complicated, and individuals can do nothing. 362
118. Modern agriculture method damage the environment, but providing food for the growing population around the world is more important than protecting the environment. 365
119. Some argue that we should use cleaner energy sources to protect the environment, while others believe traditional energy sources like coal and oil are better because they are less expensive. What is your opinion?. 368
120. What is the most important action for the government to solve environmental problems?. 371
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