020 It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.
小孩在农村比在大城市成长好。同意与否?
021 In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
讨论人们现在长寿的原因。
022 We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important.
工作中一个合作者的重性格是什么?
023 In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.
学生打工好不好?
024 A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
一个你的熟人要迁居到你的城市。 你认为这个人住在该城市会喜欢和讨厌什么?
025 It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
盖一个购物中心的优缺点
026 It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
你家附近将要建一个电影院。你同意还是反对，详细阐述支持你看法的原因。
027 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
人们有时要做自己不喜欢的事。 同意与否?
028 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
电视，报纸，杂志或其他媒体对诸如公众人物或名人倾注过多的关注，同意与否?
029 Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
有些人认为地球正在受到人类行为的破坏，另外有些人认为人类行为使地球变成更好的居住之地。你的观点如何?
030 It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details in your answer.可能在你们社区内建一所高中。你同意还是反对，详细阐述原因。
031 Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.有人喜欢呆在一个城市， 有人喜欢在不同的地方居住。你喜欢哪个?
032 Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
当你赚得一笔钱时是立即花掉好还是存起来为将来用好?
033 You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
你得到一笔钱足以买一件钻石或者买一张音乐会的门票。 你买什么?
034 Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
企业要终身雇佣雇员，同意与否?
035 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live perFORMance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
现场观看某种表演比通过电视观看更加有味，同意与否?
036 Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people's lives. * automobiles * bicycles * airplanes Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
选择汽车，自行车，和飞机中的一种交通工具解释为什么你认为它改变了人们的生活。
037 Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
进步总是好的，同意与否?
038 Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
学习历史对于我们今天没有价值，同意与否?
039 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more inFORMation and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
有着技术的支持，现在学生更快，更多地获得信息。同意与否?
"040 The expression ""Never, never give up"" means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer."
永远不要放弃意味着坚持不懈， 朝着目标不要停止努力。同意与否?
041 Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
有些人认为人类对耕地，住房，和工业的需求比保存土地和濒临灭绝的物种更重要?同意与否?
042 What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
当今世界要成功， 一个人必须具备的重要技能是什么?
043 Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.为什么有人被危险的体育或其他危险的活动所吸引?
044 Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.有人喜欢结伴而旅游。 有人喜欢单独旅游。 你喜欢哪个?
045 Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
有人喜欢早起工作， 有人喜欢晚起工作到深夜。 你喜欢哪个?
046 What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.好儿子或女儿的品质是什么?
047 Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
有些人喜欢为大公司工作，另外有些人喜欢为小公司工作，你喜欢哪个?
048 People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.
人们工作的目的是人们需要金钱而生存。 人们工作的其他诸原因是什么?
049 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
面对面的交流比其他任何方式都好，同意与否?
050 Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
有人喜欢做自己已经做得很好的事， 有人喜欢新鲜事物而且冒险。 你喜欢哪个?