16.决策，领导，企业，公司：
120 Decisions can be made quickly, or they can be made after careful thought. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The decisions that people make quickly are always wrong. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
一个人快速决策永远是错误的，同意与否?
(1)有些决定非常容易作出，不用很长时间想，所以肯定正确。比如说，家里没有吃的，应当采购。这种决定永远是正确的。
(2)很多人的实际经验非常丰富，他们在碰到相似的情况的时候，做决定非常迅速。而且总是对。
(3)虽然有些时候，快速做出的决定有错误，但是总是说他错是非常绝对的。在考试中，不假思索地进行选择题的成功率还是25%。所以，总是错是不对的。
16.决策，领导，企业，公司：
121 Some people trust their first impressions about a person's character because they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a person's character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which attitude do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples. 你是否同意最别人的第一感觉总是对的，或者总是错的
(1)人们喜欢用相貌作为第一印象，作为评判标准，有些人长的不好看，所以就失去了机会。
(2)用第一印象来评判人，会造成很多不公平的现象发生
(3)用第一印象来评判人，会失去很多优秀的人才
12.技术与进步：
122 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
你是否同意人们永不满足自己所拥有的?
(1)在生活中，人们对自己的所有不满足。比如说，有了房子，还希望更大的房子
(2)在工作中，人们对自己的所有不满足。一些人总是希望得到晋升，努力的工作
(3)在科学技术中，人们不满足。计算机的发展。
7.学习和教育：
123 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
你是否同意人们只应该阅读那些反映真实的事件，真实的人物和事实的书(1)读一些科幻小说等，给人很多想象，给人带来很多乐趣
(2)读一些虚构的故事，让人觉得轻松
(3)读一些寓言，童话等等，儿童更能接受。对儿童的教育好
7.学习和教育：
124 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
科学和历史文学哪个更重要?
(1)科学和数学是每天都要用的，非常重要。比如说计算自己的生活费等等
(2)科学和数学是工作中的必须。比如说工作中的计算机知识等等
(3)科学和数学给人另外一种思维方式，这对于未来发展很有利
7.学习和教育：
125 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
高中学生必须学习音乐和艺术吗?
(1)艺术和音乐给人很多知识，这在工作中是需要的
(2)艺术和音乐给人很多乐趣。
(3)学习艺术和音乐，能够促进学习其他知识。实际上是一种很好的休息
7.学习和教育：
126 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
你是否同意年轻人没有东西可以教年长的人?
(1)年轻人可以教给老年人更多的科技知识。如电脑，可以使上年纪的人更好的进行工作
(2)年轻人可以教给老年人很多他们喜欢的兴趣和游戏，这样有利于老年人和他们交流
(3)不少年轻人同样可以教给上年纪的人成功的经验，让他们在同样的情况下避免错误。
13.广告，影视，媒体，交流：
127 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
读小说和故事比看电影更加有味，同意与否?
(1)电影时间比较短，两个小时，能够集中精力;而看小说时间太长，容易枯燥
(2)电影有很多著名演员，而且用很多科学技术，这更加吸引人
(3)电影可以和朋友一起观看，和朋友在一起，总是最快乐的
14.游戏，体育，旅游，风俗:
128 Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
有些人认为体育锻炼应该成为学校每日的必须部分，另外有些人认为学生应该全日把时间用在学习上。你的观点如何?
(1)体育保证学生的健康，能够促进学生的学习工作
(2)体育能够使学生发展团队精神
(3)体育能够让学生领会到除了学习以外，生活中的另外的财富
1.建造问题：
129 A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Some people want a center for business research. Other people want a center for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centers do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in your recommendation.
一所大学计划在你的国内建一个新的研究中心。有人希望建立商业研究中心，有人希望建立农业研究中心，你推荐哪种?
农业调研
(1)中国是农业大国，很多人还吃不饱饭，所以要多在农业上进行调研，解决他们的吃饭问题
(2)中国的农业技术很落后，成本比较高，所以要进行农业调研
8.父母，儿童教育和成长：
130 Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
年轻小孩花费太多时间从事体育的好处和坏处?
"花很长时间搞体育的优点
(1)身体健康
(2)促进团队精神
(3)交很多朋友
花很长时间搞体育的缺点
(1)耽误学习
9.个人成功：
131 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
只有当赚了很多钱才是成功。 同意与否?
(1)钱不代表一切。很多人非常富有，但是是因为他们的成就，人们才认为他成功
(2)有些人非常贫穷，如有些科学家，但是他们作出了巨大的成就，被认为所纪念，他们虽然没有钱，也一样成功的
(3)有些人虽然挣了很多钱，但是都是非法的，所以他们并不成功。