A類/Task 1
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A類/Task 2
工作類：
1) 對工作考量因素的討論，如性別差異、社交技能及學歷
e.g. The workplace nowadays is trying to employ the equal number of females and males. Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?(可延伸到男女生招生問題)
環境與資源：
2)環境污染的各類原因及解決辦法
e.g. Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?
3)不同能源之間的比較
e.g. Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, are used in many countries. But in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, are encouraged. Is this trend a positive or a negative development?
動物類：
4)人類對動植物進行利用的利弊，如對動物進行實驗、將動物當成食物等
e.g. In modern life, it is no longer necessary to use animals as food and in other products like clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5)對動物園利弊的討論及如何保護動植物
e.g. Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to solve this problem.
犯罪法律：
6)是否該區別對待
e.g. Some people believed that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7)犯罪理由及懲罰措施
e.g. Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.
8)監獄的功能
e.g. Research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison would commit crimes when set free. Why do you think is the case? What can be done to solve this problem?
媒體廣告類：
9)媒體上信息是否可信?記者應具備何種素質?
e.g. Nowadays, people get information through news and papers, but meanwhile are uncertain about the truth of these news. Should we believe the journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondent have?
10)媒體的重要性及影響
e.g. Some people think news have no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11)負面內容的影響
e.g. A tendency that the news reported in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive developments is harmful to both the individual and the society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
12)不同媒體的比較
e.g. It has been believed that people who read for pleasure have developed imagination and good language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?
13)廣告的作用及影響
e.g. If a product is of good quality and meets people’s needs, people will buy it. Therefore, advertising is unnecessary and is no more than a type of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
教育類：
14)教育與就業的關係
e.g. In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?
15)外語學習的時機，外語學習的學生覆蓋面
e.g. Some people think it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What's your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
16)走讀和住校的`區別(可延伸到出國留學和國內就學的區別)
e.g. It is better for students at university to live far away from home than to live at home with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
17)課餘生活的安排，如是用來補課還是從事其他活動
e.g. In some countries, the parents expect children to spend long time in studying both in and after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society that they live in?
18)教育的目的或本質
e.g. Some people think the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others believe that the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
食品類：
19)全球化導致食物的運輸及對本地食物帶來的衝擊
e.g. Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
20)農藥和科技對食品的影響
e.g. Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
科技類：
21)科技與貧富差距的關係
e.g. Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between the poor people and the rich people, while some others say this has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
22)科技與藝術的關係
e.g. Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to people’s life, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?
23)科技是否導致創造力下降，電腦是否比人聰明
e.g. Leisure is a growing industry, but people no longer entertain themselves as much as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. Do you agree or disagree?
24)科技該如何服務於老年人
e.g. Mobile phones and the Internet are very useful. However, it is rare for old people to use them. What ways could mobile phones and the Internet be useful to old people? How does the old people to be encouraged using this new technology?
25)太空技術
e.g. In the past century when a human astronaut first arrived on the Moon, he said, ‘It is a big step for mankind.’ But some people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
旅遊類：
26)各地風景相似的原因
e.g. In the past, people used to travel to see the difference from their home country. However, the sceneries in places around the world seem similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages?
政府類：
27)政府職能討論，如對公共資源的規劃使用，提供便宜的教育，對媒體的控制，解決醫療住房環境退休問題等
e.g. In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.
28)國際援助
e.g. Developing countries require international organization’s help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
29)政府資金的流向選擇，如教育、醫療、藝術、科研、語言文化、電影、建築等
e.g. Money for postgraduate research is limited. Therefore some people think financial support from governments should be only provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
孩子話題：
30)成長問題：家長該嚴格控制還是自由放任;順境好還是逆境好;後天影響大還是先天影響大
e.g. Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared with the problems of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
31)現代遊戲與傳統遊戲的對比
e.g. Some people say modern children's games do not develop a wide range of skills, while traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
32)參加育兒課程的必要性
e.g. Caring for children is probably the most important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take the childcare training courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
全球化：
33)全球化對經濟、文化、建築等的影響
e.g. In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
34)國際合作和競爭
e.g. Some people think developing countries should invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories to help with their economic growth. Other people think developing countries should keep large companies out and develop local companies instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
35)語言
e.g. The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
人口與老齡化：
36)正三角和倒三角人口結構對社會的影響
e.g. Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries?
37)如何爲退休做準備
e.g. Some people say that it is the responsibility of individuals to save money for their own care after they retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
歷史類：
38)歷史的作用
e.g. Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Please discuss the two views and give your own opinion.
39)家族史
e.g. It becomes more popular to find out the history of one's family. What are the reasons for people to do this and do you think it is a positive or negative development?
社會類：
40)年輕人義務工作的利弊(可延伸到學生身上)
e.g. It is suggested that all the young adults should undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community. Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the community and the young people?
41)節日命名
e.g. Nowadays, a lot of charities and organisations have to publicize their activities by setting up a number of special days, like 'National Children's Day', for encouraging good care of children, and 'National Non-smoking Day', for encouraging people to pay more attention to health. Why do these organisations take these activities, and what will the effect be?
42)稅收與貢獻
e.g. Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to their society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
43)晚要小孩的原因和利弊
e.g. Nowadays men and women in many countries decide to have babies at an older age. What are the reasons? What effects does this trend have on society and family life?
44)人們的消費現象和習慣，如對時尚的模仿、消費力增加帶來的影響
e.g. Nowadays people in many countries are encouraged to buy more and more consumer products, while others believe it is bad for the society as a whole. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
道德價值觀：
45)道德下滑的表現、原因、解決辦法，傳統價值的重要性
e.g. In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people. What are the reasons? What problems might it bring to the society?
體育類：
46)贏得比賽的因素
e.g. Some people believe that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams always success in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
47)舉辦奧運的影響
e.g. Holding Olympic Games is an exciting event. Some people think it has positive effects while others argue it is a waste of money. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
抽象類：
48)團隊VS個人
e.g. Team activities can teach more skills for life than those activities which are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
49)考慮未來VS注重當下
e.g. “Tomorrow is the most important thing in life.” US movie actor & director John Wayne
Why is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than focusing on the present?
健康類：
50)城市環境、垃圾食品、生活方式等因素對健康的影響
e.g. Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people's health. Some say the way to ask people to eat less fast food is to educate them, while others say education does not work. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
語言與文化：
51)In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
