Lesson

原因/影响/解决措施

一个议论类，一个报告类

In recent years, there has been a growing concern for workplace issues among the general population.

Recently, ... have/has already been a hot topic/issue among society.

In the modern age, the topic of whether题目中的事情
... has sparked considerable debate

It is argued that

Personally, I agree/disagree with the assertion.
completely/largely/partly

In the modern age, there has been a growing concern for environmental issues among the air pollution from cars or other vehicles.
It is argued that increasing the oil price to reduce use of private cars is the most effective way to solve the air pollution.
Personally, I agree with the assertion partly.

Some people think schools should only teach students academic subjects. Others think schools should also teach students how to discriminate between right and wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the modern age, there has been a growing concern for education issues among what should learn in school.
It is argued that schools should only teach students academic curriculum/ knowledge.

In many countries, prison is the most common solution to the problem of crime. However, another effective way is to provide people with better education so that they cannot become criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Governments around the world, more often than not, give priority to imprisonment/confinement when curbing crimes, due to the deterrence and severity, whereas I believe better education, i.e. moral/legal education/job skill training can tackle the root of this issue.

Some people think that schools should select their pupils according to their academic ability. Others believe that young people with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

分班

grades/score
academic performance/ aptitude

individual teaching/ equal education

In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think advantages out weigh disadvantages?

生孩子晚

generation gap 代沟

Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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illegal and immoral
tax evasion/sex scandal

Some people think governments should ban dangerous sports. Others, however, say people have the freedom to make their own decisions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

In the modern age, there has been a growing concern for sports issues among whether dangerous sports should be banned.
It is argued that governments should ban dangerous sports for the sake of safety.
While others believe that people have the freedom to make their own decisions.
Personally, I think government should ban dangerous sports for the people that untrained.

Admittedly, it seems true that the elderly living in the retirement community, the chance that they can see their adult children is less, leading to less communication and estrangement.
However, this notion is incorrect, although the elderly live in the retirement community, they still live in the same city as their adult children, and children can visit them frequently, or keep in touch through phone/social media. Moreover, living separately can reduce conflicts, and have their own freedom/space, which is beneficial to family relationship.