6.交友问题:
54) 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？

55) Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer
有些人喜欢单独度过闲暇， 而另外有些人喜欢和朋友一起度过时间。 你喜欢哪个？

56) Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others choose to spend time with a large number of friends. Compare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
有些人喜欢和一个或两个朋友，而另外有些人喜欢和很多朋友一起度过时间。 你喜欢哪个？

59) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
永远不要以貌取人，同意与否？
7.学习和教育：
61) It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why？
不是所有的东西能从书本中学来。 比较经验知识和书本知识。 哪个更重要。

62) Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.
学生应该不应该自己选择上课？还是要强迫学生上课？

64) 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？

65) 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？

66) 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？

67) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls should attend separate schools. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
男女应该分学校上课吗？

68) Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
高等教育是否应该给所有的学生？ 还是给优秀的学生？

70) People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things; other people learn by reading about things; others learn by listening to people talk about things. Which of these methods of learning is best for you? Use specific examples to support your choice.
做事，听别人讲，读书——那种方法对你而言是最好的。

71) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion
人们只应该读关于现实的书， 比如关于真实的人和事的书，同意与否？

72) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
科学和历史文学哪个更重要？

74) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer
高中学生必须学习音乐和艺术吗？

75) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
高中应该准许学生学习他们喜欢的课程吗？

76) In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.
学生在家里利用计算机和电视机学习， 还是传统的学校学习？你喜欢什么？

77) Some students like classes where teachers lecture (do all of the talking) in class. Other students prefer classes where the students do some of the talking. Which type of class do you prefer? Give specific reasons and details to support your choice.
有些学生喜欢老师讲课。 另有些人喜欢学生讲一些。 你喜欢哪一种？

78) Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
有些人喜欢单独学习， 有些人喜欢和一群人一起学习。 你喜欢哪种？

79) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
学生一上学就该学习一门外语。同意与否？

80) 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.
同班同学比父母对小孩在学校的成功的影响更大。同意与否？