英语讨论话题

TOPIC 1 Environment

Section One Each of the students will be asked one question on the topic “Environment”.

1.Why are plastic bags harmful to the environment?

2.Why are paper bags harmful to the environment?

3.Why are reusable bags the best for the environment and energy usage?

4.What environmental problem do you think is the most serious and urgent in China?

Section Two Please have a group discussion on the following topic:

What can be done in our daily life to help relieve environmental problems? Please give as many examples as possible.

During the discussion you may argue with each other or ask each other questions to clarify a point. Your performance will be judged according to your contributions to the discussion.

TOPIC 2 Environment

1.Which types of energy should we use: wood, coal, petroleum, water power, nuclear energy or

solar energy and why?

2.Whenever we watch TV, we are helping send greenhouse gases into the air. Do you know any

other things we do help send greenhouse gases into air and why?

3.Do you know any machine or appliance that is powered by solar or wind energy? Can you list

any other clean energy technologies?

4.The sandstorm, known as a “sand devil,” has become a great concern. Please briefly explain

the reasons behind this phenomenon.

5.Do you know some other climate disasters caused by the pollution of environment?

Topic discussion

Global warming may be the most harmful environmental problem human beings have created. Please discuss its causes, consequences and what we can do to reduce it.

TOPIC 3 Travelling

1.What attracts you most when you visit a new place?

2.People travel for various reasons. Please talk about some of them.

3.What is your favorite way of travelling, alone or in a group? Why?

4. Introduce a tourist attraction that you have been

Topic discussion

A lot of people after travelling often say: Travelling means sort of suffering. That implies they don’t eat well, sleep well, and they are very tired on the trip. Do you agree with it ? Give your reasons and explain.

TOPIC 4 Transportation

1.What means of transportation is most popular in China? Why?

2.How good is the public transport system in your city/region?

3.If you go on a long journey, how do you prefer to travel?

4.Which kind of car do you want to buy if you have enough money?

Topic discussion

What is the most serious problem of China’s present transportation and what are the solutions?