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8.父母，儿童教育和成长：
061 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their older (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
15-18岁的小孩的重要事件应该有其父母或成年亲戚决定。同意与否?
(1)15-18岁的孩子对未来不了解，所以父母必须要为他们做重要的决定。上大学和不上大学
(2)15-18岁的人没有足够的资金来做决定。父母需要为他们出钱，所以父母要做这个决定。比如说上私立或者公立学校
(3)父母对于15-18岁的孩子来说对他们更了解。所以他们做的决定是更正确。
6.交友问题:
062 What do you want most in a friend - someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable? Which one of these characteristics is most important to you? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.
你最喜欢朋友的什么特点——才智，幽默， 可靠?哪个对你最重要?
(1)一个可靠的朋友能够在最困难的时候帮助你
(2)一个可靠的朋友不会欺骗你，有时候欺骗你的人往往是你的朋友，而可靠的朋友不会欺骗你
(3)一个可靠的朋友不会浪费你的时间。等朋友出去玩等等。
9.个人成功：
063 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer.
生活中一度的痛苦终将成为将来的财富。同意与否?
(1)在学习中，最困难的时候，给我们带来了很多宝贵的教训。考试成绩差，但是决不放弃。
(2)在工作中，最困难的时候，给我们带来的很多宝贵的教训。刚到一个单位和同事相处，犯了很多错误。这个过程给你带来人际交流的能力
(3)在生活中，最苦难的时候，给我们带来了很多宝贵的教训。比如说到一个地方丢了钱，没有人帮助，自己打工挣钱，培养了独立意识 "
10.生活，习惯：
064 Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specific reasons to explain your choice.
有些人喜欢自己拥有企业或为自己工作，另外有些人喜欢为雇主工作。你喜欢哪个?
(1)自己为自己工作，比较自由，
(2)自己为自己工作能够挣钱挣的更多些，因为不用向雇主交钱
(3)自己为自己工作，是一个挑战。
17.历史，建筑，文化，艺术：
065 Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
城市应该保存古老的建筑物还是摧毁它们建造现代建筑?
(1)老的历史性的建筑是城市的象征，没有这些建筑，城市就失去了意义
(2)老的历史性建筑是历史教育的来源
(3)老的历史性建筑是吸引游客的好来源
8.父母，儿童教育和成长：
066 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child's success in school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
你是否同意，同学比父母对孩子影响更大
(1)父母从小就和我们在一起，给我们很多的知识
(2)父母和我们最为亲密，在任何时候，都会毫无保留地给我们知识
(3)父母最了解我们，所以他们给我们的建议和意见都是最有针对性的"
2.假设问题：
067 If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire: an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
如果你是一个雇主，你愿意雇佣哪种类型的员工?低薪无经验的还是有高薪经验的?
(1)工资比较低，节省开支
(2)没有经验可以进行培训
(3)不用担心短时间跳槽
7.学习和教育：
068 Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
学生每天的作业是必要的吗?
(1)作业有助于帮助学生复习功课
(2)让学生养成学习的好习惯
(3)有时候，学生一起做作业有助于加强同学之间的关系和友谊
2.假设问题：
069 If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.
如果你能学习一门你从来没有学过的课程，你挑选什么?
(1)现在的科技和计算机联系很紧密
(2)我非常有兴趣
(3)找工作很容易
12.技术与进步：
070 Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life. Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
有些人认为汽车改进了生活，另外有些人认为汽车产生了严重的问题。你的观点如何?
(1)空气污染
(2)道路堵塞
(3)汽车事故
10.生活，习惯：
071 Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.
你喜欢长时间的高薪工作还是低薪短时间的工作?
(1)工作时间过长，对身体健康有害
(2)工作是人生的一部分，和朋友和家人一起也非常重要
(3)只有和家人的关系融洽了，工作才可以做的好
7.学习和教育：
072 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
考试分数鼓励学生学习吗?
(1)学生可以知道自己掌握了多少知识，所以能够更加有针对性的学习
(2)分数可以让学生之间互相比较，激励学生学习
(3)分数可以让学生有成就感，更加乐观，积极，所以能够学的更好 "
12.技术与进步：
073 Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
有些人认为计算机使生活更加容易方便，另外有些人认为计算机使生活更加复杂和紧张。你的观点如何?
(1)计算机和很多工作结合在一起，减轻了工作量，很多计算一秒钟就完成了
(2)计算机让工作变的更加赏心悦目
(3)计算机使生活变的更加方便，如互相交流，EMAIL "
14.游戏，体育，旅游，风俗:
074 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
最好的旅游方式是有导游带领的群体旅游，同意与否?
(1)导游对环境比较熟悉，懂得语言，所以提供很多方便，比较安全
(2)导游对于景点熟悉，所以能够了解更多的信息
(3)导游安排更加系统
7.学习和教育：
075 Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
有些学校要求学生学习很多专业?还有些学校只要求学生集中在某一具体的学科上。 哪个更好?
(1)为未来的工作和生活做准备
(2)让学生结识更多的朋友，了解别人的思维方式
(3)学习在未来的工作领域中还有很多人生应当感受的东西