口语话题

1.Many people do not believe Red Cross as they used to. If you are wealthy, will

you donate money to support those who need? Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Why? Give Specific examples to support your idea.

2.In recent years, the college entrance examination has undergone a series of

changes. What do you think about the “Chinese Ivy League” – the alliance among key Chinese universities for autonomous enrollment (高校自主招生联盟). Do you think it will help improve fairness and quality in selecting students for colleges?

3.In spite of the fact that there is cutthroat competition within the film industry in

China, there continues to be a steep increase in the number of applicants for places at Chinese art institutes. According to a Beijing-based newspaper, more than ten thousand applicants waited in line on a single day to register to apply for the Beijing Film Academy. How do you perceive this struggle for stardom?

4.Popular Chinese TV series "Legend of Zhenhuan" was reported to spread flawed

values by People's Daily, one of China's most authoritative newspapers. The report compared the drama with another imperial harem drama based in South Korea, "Dae Jang Geum", saying "Legend of Zhenhuan" overstated the intrigue between the emperor's concubines in the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) with critical and meticulous plots, and "Dae Jang Geum" had the right values, which reflects only by insisting that justice can eventually prevail over evil." Do you agree or disagree with the comment on "Legend of Zhenhuan"?

Why?

5.Fallen celebrity blogger Xue Biqun, known as Xue Manzi on Sina Weibo,

boasted that he used to be busier than a minister with endless invitations. His scandal asks for netizens’ discernment when they are surfing the Internet. What kind of attitude should a netizen hold towards the ocean of information? Whether Chinese Net needs cleanup or not and how Chinese social media can be a force for good? What’s your opinion?

6.Junk food should be taxed. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Why?

7.We should not protect a dying language. Do you agree or disagree with the

statement? Why?

8.Cyber manhunt (人肉搜索) should be made illegal. Do you agree or disagree

with the statement? Why?

9.China should ban the production and sales of tobacco. Do you agree or disagree

with the statement? Why?

10.Men and women should retire at the same age. Do you agree or disagree with the

statement? Why?

11.Do you really believe that Seeing is Believing? Why? Give Specific examples to

support your idea.

12.We often say: where there is a will, there is a way. What if you have a will, but

do not succeed as what you expected?

13.What if each family has more than one child? Give Specific examples to support

your idea.

14.Do you really believe that Practice makes perfect? Give Specific examples to

support your idea.

15.A good degree does not refer to a good job. Do you agree or disagree with the

statement? Why? Give Specific examples to support your idea.

16.Hardship experience is not necessary for young students to mature. Do you agree

or disagree with the statement? Why? Give Specific examples to support your idea.

17.Some people say that self-confidence is the most important element of success?

What do you think? What other facts are essential for one's success? Please give some examples.

18.Parents should send their children to art classes. Do you agree or disagree with

the statement? Why? Give Specific examples to support your idea.

19.Is marking western holidays a sign of a modern China or of traditions sacrificed

to commercial interests

20.If you were one representative of People’s Congress, what advice would you give

the government?