托福獨立寫作話題分類

# 托福獨立寫作話題分類 ###### tags: `category` ## 超高度優先 1. ***Nowadays, a lot of young students use technology, such as computers, in classrooms. Some people hold the view that we should not limit the time students (6 to 12 years old) spend on the computers because it is an efficient way of learning, while others claim that we should limit the students' use of computers per day. Which one do you agree with.*** - **冠毅** [限制學生使用電腦的時間](/kGP3tmhWR4OxAJCdJeLaQA) 2. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When you have been friends with someone for a long time, it is important to continue your friendship with that person even if he or she does something you do not like. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [不爽老朋友還是會繼續往來](/dbIG4o63SjKY0goIGAADPQ) - **冠毅** [不爽老朋友還是會繼續往來 --- Yee](/VQ1lHxBUSZisUPhV7yKDww) 3. ***Agree or disagree: it is better to work for business owned by someone you don’t know than the business owned by your family.*** - **怡蒨** [吃人頭路還是家族事業](/4i8ctUwMQhSCnTyA6_DKTA) - **冠毅** [吃人頭路還是繼承家業](/V6PUvSguR2Sn2aA9fml8hQ) 4. ***If you need to finish a project with someone with someone at school or at work, which of the following quality is the most important in the partnership?*** 1. Being cooperative. 2. Being able to meet a deadline. 3. Being creative. - **聖夫** [專案的夥伴要有什麼特質](/HRrCnwLlTomBwFD3w9UVEw) - **冠毅** [專案的夥伴要有什麼特質---Yee](/EK1KgYJ5Sve4qwKyPfEelA?insert=true) 5. ==2020.08.29== ***In their free time, many young people（aged 14-18）regularly take part in activities such as music lessons, dance classes, or competitive sports. Some young people participate in several different activities, dividing their free time into various things they like to do. Others choose to spend most of their free time focusing on only one activity that is very important to them. In your view, which approach is better, and why?*** 6. ***Imagine that you plan to donate money to charity to help people in need. If you could give money to only one type of charitable organization, which ONE of the following you choose, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** 1. An organization that provides food and housing to people in need. 2. An organization that gives people money to start their own small businesses. 3. An organization that provides medical care to people in need. - **怡蒨** [捐錢給哪個組織做慈善](/DI33hm4bSvOdd0TivK12Wg) - **冠毅** [捐錢給哪個組織做慈善---Yee](/JtBTDgyNTe2_577XFcbFYA) 7. ***It is difficult for teachers to be both popular（well liked / students like them）and effectively in helping students' study.*** - **冠毅** [受歡迎又要會教的老師很難當](/-JJw8xppSOG-5eWHgJCVxA) 8. ***Agree or disagree: The more money people have, the more they should give away to charity.*** - **聖夫** [賺越多就要捐越多](/Z5Td1XTnTiqSd4GedulljQ) 9. ***Should children spend most of the time playing and studying or they should be required to help the family with household chores, like cooking and cleaning.*** - **怡蒨** [小孩應該玩還是幫忙做家事](/5tEznSgtQ6KMyEnmtdEsrQ) 10. ***Instead of asking college students to pay their tuition immediately for education, they should be allowed to pay for it at a set percentage out of their salary after they graduate.*** - **冠毅** [大學生要一次繳清學費還是工作後繳學貸](/JCsH0OjISnioHLUlXxfXBA) 11. ***Do you agree or disagree with the statement: Government should use the tax to pay for the free college education?*** - **怡蒨** [政府用稅金提供免費大學教育](/_1qWulTSRxOrX6PPuetLhw) 12. ***Imagine you need to improve your performance in order to get better grades or higher work payment which way would you choose.*** 1. doing more extra work or assignments that are required 2. participate more actively or contributing your own idea more frequently in the group discussion. - **冠毅** [怎麼改進表現賺大錢](/TVk8gLRXSdmDdZfe7crf6A) 13. ***Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Many people think that athletes or celebrities that are from the entertainment business can change their careers to be politicians. Do you agree or disagree with this idea of profession change?*** - **聖夫** [名人運動家轉戰政壇](/jreNgI7DQuKIXQBgH6RP1A) 14. ***Do you agree or disagree: It is better to finish a project completely and then begin another project than to work on two or more projects at the same time. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [一次多個工作還是一個一個來](/QFM6CPbiTUaMKr1qPvJTqQ) 15. ***For financial reasons, a university will no longer offer some of the majors it previously offered. The university can continue to offer only one of the following majors.*** - Advertising - Fine arts (for example sculpture or painting) - Ancient history - **冠毅** [學校停招只留哪一科系](/jClsVXicSY-Dwtl7GxtYvQ) 16. ***It is better to use your own knowledge and experience to solve problems than to ask others for advice.*** - **怡蒨** [靠自己解決問題還是要尋求協助](/Imnrq6iOTGupUDYCc9anqQ) 17. ***It is as important for older people to study and learn new things as it is for young people.*** - **怡蒨** [老人學習新事物像年輕人一樣重要](/RFDnYNFnSNO__l27iLDpow) 18. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It's better to make friends with intelligent people than with people who have a good sense of humor?*** - **冠毅** [聰明朋友還是幽默朋友](/JuY-8onqSreCTn4u65JqTw) 19. ***Some people think that giving students time duringa class to discuss ide as with each other is a good way to help students learn; others think giving students time for discussion is ineffective ora waste of time. Which idea do you agree with, and why?*** - **聖夫** [課堂討論能幫助學習還是浪費時間](/28W5H1-NRXms_7K0Fi2ZPg) 20. ***During economic crisis, the government tries to reduce money in certain public service area. Which one do you think the government should spend less money into?（1）Education;（2）Health Care;（3）Support for Unemployed*** - **怡蒨** [經濟危機時要先刪除哪個預算](/12NhgWqOSr2gXF1EYbqVdw) 21. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Getting advice from friends who are older than you is more valuable than getting advice from friends your same age.*** - **怡蒨** [聽年長朋友建議大於同齡朋友](/nzFOqhsgQp-xVBZwQLXNFQ) 22. ***Some people say that the exploration of outer space has many advantages; other people feel that it is a waste of money and other resources. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [探索宇宙友好處還是浪費錢](/JG4VlsqZQ-i7i6H58zZ1TA) 23. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Some people think social media is a good way to express personal views. However, others do not think so. Use specific details and examples to support your own view.*** - **冠毅** [社群媒體是表達自己意見的好方法](/kRPQGofXTgm6_KTjcFe1CQ) 24. ***Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Today, young people misbehave（showing bad manners or being not friendly）more than those living in 50 years ago.*** - **聖夫** [現代人比五十年前的人不禮貌](/8uX4QhamSH2kLklhCOUg8Q) ## 高度優先 1. ***Do you agree or disagree: It is impossible to always be completely honest with your friends?*** - **冠毅** [不可能對朋友完全誠實](/BPkDa2gKTRSG_zOQ678psg) 1. ==[2020.07.25]==***What is the most important ability for high school teachers who teach young students (ages 15-18)?*** 1. The ability to give advice to students about future planning; 2. The ability to recognize students who need the most help and provide that help; 3. The ability to encourage students to learn by themselves outside the classroom. - **怡蒨** [高中老師應具備的能力](/Il3ecaKpSeKyzH7zIQJLPA) 1. ==[2019.10.13][2020.07.11]==***Which way do you think is the best for a student to make new friends? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** 1. Joining a sports team 1. Participating in community activities 1. Travelling - **怡蒨** [學生交新朋友最好的方法](/U5zP3uPZSWWszLyf_FxTWg) 1. ***A high school plans to ask their students (aged 16-17) to choose an activity to do during the summer vacation between the 11th grade and 12th grade. Which activity do you think is more beneficial?*** 1. Attend weeks of university-level courses (for example, a course related to the major field they are interested in); or 1. Visit museums and historic places with teachers and other students and then write a paper on it. - **冠毅** [高三生暑期活動](/TELVe2ZLSeuzBX0NZfjg-g) 1. ***Agree or disagree: to solve the problem of present and future, it is necessary to understand the past.*** - **怡蒨** [解決現代問題必須了解過去](/FDRDOgwIQ6KjM8lowz8iag) 1. ***Is it easier for a person today to become an educated person than in the past?*** - **怡蒨** [現代人比較容易受教育](/7c1Y2N7RSa-OEEUS2cPPZQ) 1. ==[2020.02.01]==***Do you agree or disagree? Playing sports gives important lesson on lessons of life learning.*** - **聖夫** [運動可以學習人生大道理](/K6tMd7_IT6muyXmnY5skOQ) 1. ***Children should only play sports for fun, or play sports in competition or contests?*** - **聖夫** [家長要不要幫小孩寫作業](/tSq6yrAERDqtdFs03UftHA) 1. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The government should provide people with the free Internet access.*** - **怡蒨** [政府應該提供免費網路](/fCV9N3XtSrWqZrV2t3XVCg) - **冠毅** [政府應該提供免費網路(Yee)](/Ng65GXzzTUaSXs-aLw3X9A) 1. ***It is more important for the government to spend more money on art and music museums than on facilities (like playgrounds, public swimming pools)*** - **冠毅** [政府應多花錢在藝文博物館](/8_eGheZ-RpWR_Q0F4O6x7Q) 1. ==[2020.08.23]==***Government wants to attract more tourists. Which is better? Hiring more police or repairing old buildings and streets.*** - **冠毅** [吸引遊客的方法](/08WeU4_DSGO738qX9kpmbg) 1. ***When you are assigned an important presentation for work or school a month in advance, and you are required to write a presentation. Which way do you prefer?*** 1. To start to work on it right away, so you can work on it a little bit every day. 1. To wait until the end of the month when you have a good idea about the presentation. - **冠毅** [馬上準備重要的報告](/mnOpFOmGSfW0qV7h0S4Tng) 1. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students could receive a better, more efficient education if they spend 11 months a year studying.*** - **聖夫** [不間斷的學習比較有效率](/ZcxUIG_FTR-GMFn-Kyewgw) 1. ***A high school is thinking about making one of the following classes a required class for high school students, personal finance management, cooking class or auto repair. Which option will you recommend high school students to take at school and why?*** - **聖夫** [高中新增必修課](/8SpxhoZTTVezL4uQN6Flyw) 1. ***Agree or disagree: if a university wants to attract good students, it must spend a lot of money on social activity for students.*** - **聖夫** [辦很多的社交活動來吸引好學生](/aT0YxawbRTioHaMyB_LeMQ) 1. ***Do you agree or disagree? The most important characteristic of a political or business leader is the ability to be responsible for mistakes.*** - **冠毅** [領導人最重要的是承認錯誤](/91fToMKEQDyOe07dLm3lUA) 1. ***To be a successful person, one must be open to new ideas and willing to change his or her.*** - **怡蒨** [接受新事物才能成功](/Bad0CfPHT8iMtoXZLXrsdA) 1. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People care more about public recognition than about money. Even if no more money is given, public recognition can still make people work harder.*** - **冠毅** [努力工作為了公眾的認可](/RfFrN4CnTu-URubOtZsiEQ) 1. ***People should maintain their dream even though the dream is challenging. Or they should focus more on the dream that is more realistic and down to earth.*** - **聖夫** [堅持夢想或腳踏實地一點](/5g5fGpfoSve3EVSlZNxr6Q) 1. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The way a person dresses is a good indication of his or her personality or character.*** 1. ***Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Technology designed to make people's lives simpler often turns out to make them more complicated.*** - **聖夫** [科技帶來便利讓人活得複雜](/RUn0cCAiQMa_nEfwK5dNtQ) 1. ***Some people think that some lessons for young students (age 5-8) include video games are effective ways and interesting, other people think this way is distracting and wasting time. What's your opinion?*** 1. ***Some people argue that using cleaner energy (such as solar power or wind power) to protect the environment is a better idea even though the cost is higher, but some people say the traditional energy sources such as coal and oil are less expensive. What is your suggestion?*** - **怡蒨** [花大錢用再生能源值得嗎](/ECpv0endQhCfNlilwFw1Hg) 1. ==[2019.09.22]==***Many companies sell products or services but at the same time cause environmental damage. Someone said it could be stopped by asking them to pay the penalty, such as a higher tax, when they cause the environmental damage. Others said there are better ways to stop them from harming the environment. What's your opinion on this issue?*** 1. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern agriculture methods damage the environment, but providing food for the growing population around the world. Is it more important than protecting the environment?*** - **聖夫** [是否犧牲環保來生產食物](/2hNF9E94Q4GrTpRyCsEzlw) 1. ==[2019.09.28]==***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A job with more vacation time is better than a job with high salary but less vacation time.*** - **聖夫** [低薪多假比高薪少假好](/SrC4k_6iTROd0t24lQ5dqA) 1. ***Do you like low paid jobs with security or high paying jobs but easily be lost.*** - **聖夫** [錢少穩定還是錢多易失業的工作](/5Yfe699ATE25MGV8MHF6Wg) 1. ***Do you agree that the professional athletes such as the football player and basketball player deserve high salaries to be paid?*** - **怡蒨** [運動員值得高薪](/2hRN0oxSQ92r9LG5j42bzw) 1. ==[2020.02.15]==***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Society benefits more from the work of great artists than from political leaders.*** - **聖夫** [藝術家對社會貢獻多於政治人物](/lnPqwbOMR-mKiVP5lFERBw) 1. ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to truly relax and reduce stress is to spend time alone.*** - **怡蒨** [放鬆最好的方法就是跟自己獨處](/MRORD3jYTu2sM5VPayQf_g) 1. ***Agree or disagree: 20 years from now, people will have more leisure time (free time) than they do now.*** - **怡蒨** [20年後的人比較閒](/P-mBwBZDTW2qiscpjVW76w) 1. ***Agree or disagree with the following statement people should spend more time watching programs that provide knowledge and spend less time watching programs which provide entertainment only?*** - **聖夫** [多看知識型節目少看綜藝節目](/A4N8KvKgTc-b7BD35FH4Sw) ## 作業 - [x] \[2020.05.11\] ***During economic crisis, the government tries to reduce money in certain public service area. Which do you think the government should spend less money into?*** 1. Education 2. Health Care 3. Support for Unemployed --- - [經濟危機下先砍誰？](/k6KKDZAUQa6VVuL6_fxc1Q) - [HW1 Gary](/dbdeBe3-RiWkhbQkvrLM_Q) - [x] \[2020.05.04\] ***Do you agree professional athletes such as the football player and basketball player deserve high salaries to be paid?*** - [運動員應該付高薪？同不同意](/OhHrFITnRMibZmUXTyJ70g) - [HW2 聖夫](/aGj2hiVaSfyFfPvrd-MCBQ) - [HW2 Tung](/Juj6zwISTuCs6Zo1fUefXg) ## 教育 - [x] \[2020.06.15\] ***Children aged 12-16 are taught different subjects by different teachers while younger children always stay with one teacher all the time, do you agree that younger children today should be equipped with more than one teacher?*** --- - [小孩多一點老師](/ejeWX8JSScqMs1vUNkMCyQ) - [x] \[2020.05.18\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students should arrive school early in the morning***. --- - [學生早點到學校](/-BY0xbA6R0aplCVOmoxeiQ) - [x] \[2020.06.29\] ***Some people believe that video games could inspire young students' interest and make their study more efficient rather than distracting them and wasting a lot of their time, so young students should be allowed to play video games.*** --- - [允許學生玩電玩](/UmYAAv1yS4O2iGC0DSLaKw) - [x] \[2020.06.08\] ***High school students should be required to study many different subjects at the same time or they should study only three or four subjects at a time.*** --- - [一次選很多課或三四門課](/4fWMSOrISYKTKkrRT1BxyQ) - [x] \[2020.07.06\] ***Nowadays, children rely too much on the technology, like computers, smartphone, video games for fun and entertainment; playing simpler toys or playing outside with friends would be better for the children's development.*** --- - [玩一般玩具對小孩發展比較好](/nWohdUwXRl-gHqehTvXa5A) - [x] \[2020.06.22\] ***Agree or disagree: Playing sports teaches people more lessons about life. Use specific reasons to support your opinion.*** --- - [運動給人上一課](/XMufNhkgTHqT2-L_Zk5JhA) - [ ] ***The most important value to share with a young child (5-10 years old)*** 1. Helping others 2. Being Honest 3. Being well organized - **聖夫** [與孩童分享最重要的價值](/SifwKr-nQZulG0BpfMyxAA) - [x] \[2020.07.13\] ***Agree or disagree: students doing the reading by their own is as important as or more important than doing the reading teachers assigned.*** --- - [自發閱讀大於等於老師指派](/DblIy7MdTrmtDrhFXcjQgg) - [ ] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: After high school, students should have at least one year to work or travel. It's better than attending university straight away.*** - **聖夫** [高中畢業後工作或出去玩再讀大學](/9YbVRtmDSpqBv9FMI5BPGQ) - [x] \[2020.05.25\]***Students in a university club want to help others, but they can only choose one project a year, which one of the following is the best?*** 1. helping those students in a nearby primary school with reading and mathematics; 2. helping people who cannot afford to build or rent a home a house; 3. visiting and assisting elderly people with daily tasks. --- - [學生社團服務學習](/nO632o9YRf2L3tNayxftEg) - [x] ***At some universities, students are required to take part in making decisions about the issues that affect daily life of everyone on campus, such as how many hours that the libraries should be open each day or what kinds of food should be served in the cafeteria. But at some universities, experts are hired to make these decisions, students are almost never involved. Which approach do you prefer and why?*** - **聖夫** [大學生自治或是請專家打理好](/ThNoJtx6Q4K_H-LhGuD3ww) - [ ] ***Some young people are free in the evenings or have days off at school, which way can bring them the most benefit?*** 1. trying to accumulate work experience by a part-time job or volunteering in a community. 2. learning to play a sport. 3. learning to play a musical instrument. - **聖夫** [年輕人下課要幹嘛](/wgG2fj9ORWajJLXUgF7VSQ) - [x] \[2020.06.15\] ***Which ONE of the following factors do you believe is most important in helping students succeed in their studies at college or university? Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.*** 1. Having access at the university to tutors who can provide individual instruction for students who have difficulty with schoolwork; 2. Having the support and encouragement of family and friends while attending university; 3. Receiving a high-quality education from excellent teachers while in high school. --- - [幫助大學生成功](/rwN6bHr4SwKVuo4JavlIGg) - [幫助大學生成功（怡蒨）](/ADKu7XtJS-idhW3R-ZlUFw) - [x] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Rather than helping children with schoolwork, parents should let children work independently.*** - **怡蒨** [小孩運動的目的是玩還是競爭](/q8elUFqPQMW8PFK-Jwn-RA) - [x] \[2020.07.20\] ***The primary school is planning to increase the time spent for students (5-11years old) learning the technology. This way, they have to spend less time learning music and art. Do you think the students should spend more time learning technology or music and art?*** - **怡蒨** [小學生上科技課或音樂藝術課](/rZ8QFm8LQrisyFiQaE2DoQ) ## 政府政策 - [ ] ***In times of an economic crisis, in which area should governments reduce its spending?*** 1. Arts 2. Scientific research 3. Parks and public gardens. - [ ] ***Which is the most important thing for a country leader to assure the prosperity of country?*** 1. creating more jobs for unemployed workers 1. increasing agriculture and lowering the food price 1. increase access to affordable house - [x] \[2020.06.15\] ***Do you agree or disagree: the most important thing the government can do to improve the health care is to clean the environment?*** --- - [健保從環境清潔開始](/aZ-Cxa6nSgO0LBheyuJbcg) ## 環境保護 - [x] \[2020.07.20\] ***What is the most important action for the government to take for the protection of environmental problems?*** 1. funding researches on new energy sources such as solar and wind power. 2. protecting forests and natural wildlife species. 3. passing and enforce laws to reduce the pollution. --- - [政府保護環境三選一](/VTY8q2wYTOWRJUvPxPAQ_A) - [x] \[2020.06.08\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern agriculture methods damage the environment, but providing food for the growing population around the world is more important than protecting the environment.*** --- - [農業傷害環境，糧食供給更重要](/iCjwNAvVQ8K68We1kPtcgg) - [x] \[2020.05.25\] ***Many companies sell products or services but at the same time, it also causes environmental damage. Some said it could be stopped by asking them to pay the penalty, such as higher tax, when they cause the environmental damage. Others said that there are better ways to stop them from harming the environment. Which way do you prefer?*** - [要求公司支付環境稅](/Yk_mgEzdSjSBL-UTTWp5_Q?both) ## 人生態度 / 個人特質 - [x] \[2020.06.29\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The way a person dresses is a good indication of his or her personality or character.*** --- - [穿著反映個性](/gNs4cxnRSIeMmAWbIKeaAg) - [x] \[2020.06.08\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Sometimes people are assigned to work in a group on a project. The group will be helped more by a person who is willing to do what other group members want than by a person who often strongly insists that things should be done in a way that is different from what the group wants to do. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** --- - [意見相同的組員 vs 意見相左的組員](/jHRx0A_dSeCOfj2JSCaC7w) - [x] \[2020.05.18\] ***You are helping to select a leader for a student organization or a group. Do you think a person's honest is the most important characteristic for being a leader?*** --- - [領導人誠實第一？](/XXQas3QKQnqPn4X4k-cs-w) - [x] \[2020.07.06\] ***Agree or disagree: it is better to work for business owned by someone you don't know than the business owned by your family.*** --- - [吃人頭路還是繼承家業](/V6PUvSguR2Sn2aA9fml8hQ) - [x] \[2020.06.22\] ***Which one do you prefer? An interesting and challenging job with less vacation or a job with more vacation time but less fun and challenging.*** --- - [工作有趣少放假](/x24-1OweSrSmDEdndGj9kQ) - [x] \[2020.07.20\] ***Agree or disagree: In order to maintain a relationship, it is better to spend only little time with people we care, or it is better to spend as much time as possible with them.*** --- - [維持關係多點或少點陪伴](/_uvrOsy7SIuivy7hwedIqg) - [ ] ***Do you agree or disagree with the statement? When leading a group, most people talk while others listen. But best leaders always spend more time listening others' ideas.*** - **怡蒨** [大家聽領導人還是領導人聽大家](/FEIFrP34QieXubVsI6yFAQ) - [ ] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People can solve important problems by themselves or with the help from their family members. So, there's no need for the government to help them.*** - **怡蒨** [人們靠個人或家庭而不靠政府解決重要問題](/VsZoU1gaT3O-0dj9aFZ0Kw) - [x] \[2020.06.22\] ***Which one is more important? Individual preference or trandition. (2020.06.13 真經)*** --- - [個人喜好 v.s. 傳統](/2cihYgpTQ-e07EPzqtH1_w) - [x] \[2020.07.13\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Because modern life is very complex, it is essential for young people to have the ability to plan and organize. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** --- - [複雜社會年輕人要能計畫與組織](/FWJEOWiSTFWzAaMFsd3m3w) - [x] \[2020.07.27\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to know about events happening around the world, even if it is unlikely that they will affect your daily life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer*** - **冠毅** [關心與自己無關的世界各地的事件](/Z4_vViH0Q9SYS_jp2_4yww) ## 友誼萬歲 - [x] \[2020.06.29\] ***Agree or disagree: it is often not a good idea to move to a new city or a new country because you will lose touch with old friends.*** --- - [新環境失去舊朋友](/lc5s-rSpTd6F0c2VvxzFJw) - **怡蒨** [新環境失去舊朋友(怡蒨)](/yavtInlEQNSkw0BAIPBNDg) - [x] \[2020.07.27\] ***Agree or disagree: Getting advice from friends who are older than you is more valuable than getting advice from friends of your same age.*** - **聖夫** [從年長或同年紀的朋友獲取建議](/-C0haYuuTE2wWD43ZUl2Hw) - [ ] ***Do you agree or disagree: It is impossible to always be completely honest with your friends?*** - **怡蒨** [不可能對朋友總是完全誠實](/5ge-o8LCReSHHu3_aXUoFg) - [x] \[2020.06.15\] ***Do you agree or disagree with following statement: It’s better to have friends who have a sense of intelligence than have friends who have a sense of humor.*** --- - [聰明朋友勝於幽默朋友](/KX98dxkWTtujBJnCLbFV2w) - [x] \[2020.05.25\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When you have been friends with someone for a long time, it is important to continue your friendship with that person even if he or she does something you do not like. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** --- - [和壞朋友繼續交往](/uhSrn99cQYe0srPstnkN8g?both) - [ ] ***Do you agree that people easily learn from the friends beside them?*** - **怡蒨** [近朱者赤近墨者黑](/qfjV-ZxSRaG3yb8bWDrxKw) - [x] \[2020.07.13\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One can learn a lot about a person from the type of friends this person has.*** --- - [從某人身邊的朋友了解這個人](/xxzqs2OgQla-9eScCpsCgw) - [x] \[2020.07.06\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Competition between friends usually negatively impacts friendships. Use specific details and examples to support your opinion.*** --- - [朋友間競爭傷感情](/fCxo9mp9S72hZwiR5m45-A) ## 休閒娛樂 - [x] \[2020.06.01\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to relax by watching a movie or reading a book than doing physical exercises.*** --- - [休閒要看書看電影還是運動](/dvdbptpGRwOIfZUPlON6lQ) - [x] \[2020.06.29\] ***Nowadays, many movies or films are based on books. Some people prefer to read the original book before they watch the movie, others prefer to watch the movie before reading the book. Which one do you prefer?*** --- - [電影/原著誰先看](/86kblPxeRx-k1JUZlGqT_w) ## 科技 / 媒體 / 廣告 - [x] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People think the media today (television, newspaper, Internet) are less concerned about the accuracy and have more bad influence on the public than those in the past.*** --- - [假新聞影響社會大眾](/tAxzSCvESQC3KWU8lbgFkA) - **怡蒨** [假新聞影響社會大眾(怡蒨)](/1tYCQ3pTStePj24f6Kxzuw) - [x] \[2020.06.08\] ***Some people think that robots and computers are good and helpful for humans. Others think that robots and computers will take far away jobs from humans.*** --- - [機器人幫助人類還是取代人類](/7u_RCYcDQu-DQwVFHq3b-w) - **聖夫** [機器人和電腦是幫手還是取代人類](/LsHYLIZARyCVXzSHq8ZgtA) - [x] \[2020.06.01\] ==\[2020.08.24\]==***In order for a business to succeed, it must put more money in advertising.*** --- - [企業成功要多一點廣告](/QPPoc9XbT02gYZ_SE3vkkg) ## 鑑古知新 - [x] \[2020.06.01\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Nowadays, it is easier for people to maintain good health than those living in the past. Use specific examples to support your answer.*** --- - [現代人容易維持健康](/vCBW908dRLmHTDI_qSj4qw) - [x] \[2020.06.22\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Is it easier to become educated today than it was in the past?*** --- - [今時今日更容易受教育](/f6-ApxLtSIiaqPMqwJFzzQ) - [ ] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In the past, people ate food that was better for their health than people today.*** - **聖夫** [以前人吃得比較健康](/VNiRsHfARTipDYMoxzIwPg) - [x] \[2020.07.20\] ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people today have no influence on the important decisions that determine the future of society as a whole. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** --- - [年輕人沒影響力](/4cZZoZaPRMirywr-4aykxw) ## TPO - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Governments should spend more money in support of the arts than in support of athletics such as state-sponsored Olympic teams. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - [政府花預算在藝術應多於體育](/f35t_xuvRCWoCCASzEDROQ) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for governments to spend money to improve Internet access than to improve public transportation. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **怡蒨** [政府錢要多花錢在網路使用權多於公共交通](/SmGu9utTQVW1LZp8SJl0VQ) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The rules that societies today expect young people to follow and obey are too strict. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [現今社會要求年輕人遵從的規則太嚴格](/Qg5WSKxPRZqfGaQQ3kYK1w) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Movies and television have more negative effects than positive effects on the way young people behave.*** - **聖夫** [電影電視對年輕人的行為有較多的負面影響](/CG2UOilaSkCFpv9S_zQAqw) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All university students should be required to take history courses no matter what their field of study is.*** - **怡蒨** [大學生不論科系都應該學歷史](/8B8RAyDTTceCFRZsW2Wo0Q) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The ability to maintain friendships with a small number of people over a long period of time is more important for happiness than the ability to make many new friends easily. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [有能力經營小而長久的友誼比有能力結交很多朋友更重要](/nlxqXUYET2OS98f7pDjJ4g) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Because modern life is very complex, it is essential for young people to have the ability to plan and organize. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **怡蒨** [年輕人要懂個組織規劃很重要](/FOleg5S1SbGCDLQAGH4YSw) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to know about events happening around the world, even if it is unlikely that they will affect your daily life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [知道世界大小事很重要即便不影響生活](/3fuZFfGLRIKMVP8MKlRsDA) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The opinions of celebrities, such as famous entertainers and athletes, are more important to younger people than they are to older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **怡蒨** [KOL的意見對年輕人比對老年人更重要](/5_H6jnltR9G9GGkjz8RVrA) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In the past, young people depended too much on their parents to make decisions for them; today young people are better able to make decisions about their own lives. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [現代年輕人更有能力自己做決定](/m_6x1Cj_RqKZ7Z40i4F3GQ) - ***Some people believe that when busy parents do not have a lot of time to spend with their children, the best use of that time is to have fun playing games or sports. Others believe that it is best to use that time doing things together that are related to schoolwork. Which of the two approaches do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **怡蒨** [陪小孩遊玩運動還是讀書](/DiLnuOUWTimoUqOO_5F11w) - ***Imagine that you are in a classroom or a meeting. The teacher or the meeting leader says something incorrect. In your opinion, which of the following is the best thing to do? (1) Interrupt and correct the mistake right away; (2)Wait until the class or meeting is over and the people are gone, and then talk to the teacher or meeting leader; (3)Say nothing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [老師講錯該怎辦](/S-Yx_6WhQeSLK1KYsDeG2Q) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Workers are more satisfied when they have many different types of tasks to do during the workday than when they do similar tasks all day long. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **怡蒨** [員工喜歡多變的工作內容多於一成不變](/9mlVmskWTt6c67lWNyfEpg) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers were more appreciated and valued by society in the past than they are nowadays. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **怡蒨** [以前老師的地位比較崇高](/FM-11G63RIyD8wJEXc73Qw) - ***Some parents offer their school-age children money for each high grade (mark) they get in school. Do you think this is a good idea? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [考高分就給零用錢](/nK4l8VIDRWiWL6aZ0XEZiw) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In the past it was easier to identify what type of career or job would lead to a secure, successful future. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **怡蒨** [以前比較能知道什麼工作有保障](/7tgh62iGQTyXvQCG73d5yQ) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Leadership comes naturally: one cannot learn to be a leader. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **聖夫** [領導人的特質是與生俱來的](/52h9dr1uQF6SHTbCs6HO3w) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Because people are busy doing so many different things, they do very few things well. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - **怡蒨** [人做事會雜而不精](/RljZdbo7SW-xVbcyvEpRZQ) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? For the successful development of a country, it is more important for a government to spend money on the education of very young children (five to ten years old) than to spend money on universities. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***怡蒨*** [國家發展重兒童教育多於高等教育](/jA01jpkbQ-KWtQQEOohhhQ) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Famous entertainers and athletes deserve to have more privacy than they have now. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***聖夫*** [藝人與運動員值得更多的隱私](/YATxDtOCTvS-9jsGZUr4_w) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When teachers assign projects on which students must work together, the students learn much more effectively than when they are asked to work alone on projects. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***怡蒨*** [合作完成專案比獨立完成專案更有學習效率](/dyTorZP7SkSZ2Ae4quChuw) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people today have no influence on the important decisions that determine the future of society as a whole. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***聖夫*** [年輕人對未來社會的中要決策沒有影響力](/x5urKPLGRQmvOg2Nc5ttwA) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more enjoyable to have a job where you work only three days a week for long hours than to have a job where you work five days a week for shorter hours. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***聖夫*** [工時長工作日少比較好還是相反](/yxdkmjcMT9-EEwhtG0QkOA) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To improve the quality of education, universities should spend more money on salaries for university professors. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***怡蒨*** [給教授更多錢來提升教育品質](/KZvdIimwQtGvc-UVaHduZg) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents today are more involved in their children's education than were parents in the past. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***怡蒨*** [現在家長比以前涉入更多孩子的教育](/sUvB8ev6SQmzT3YcUcsr2g) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If people have the opportunity to get a secure job, they should take it right away rather than wait for a job that would be more satisfying. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***聖夫*** [人們找到工作就去上班而不等自己更喜歡的](/E4O7gh0oTfOOBV9c7A_P9A) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important to read or watch news presented by people whose views are different from your own than it is to read or watch news presented by those whose views are similar to your own. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***怡蒨*** [要看同溫層的新聞嗎](/tPSDZlRPQvqOTCbsRfnzSQ) - ***Nowadays many high schools and universities require students to work on projects in groups, and all members of the group receive the same grade (mark) on the project. Do you agree or disagree that giving every member of a group the same grade is a good way to evaluate students? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.*** - ***聖夫*** [做報告同組員要拿一樣分數嗎](/EvjfEqXcShGMqTgLEW_aTw) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Nowadays people are more willing to help people they don't know (for example, by giving clothing and food to people who need them) than they were in the past. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.*** - ***怡蒨*** [現代人更願意幫助陌生人](/hPtI7gEpSDuxChm1PeN_gg) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Providing Internet access is just as important as other services, such as building roads, so governments should offer Internet access to all of their citizens at no cost. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***聖夫*** [政府應該免費提供網路給人民](/67atBBd3ReaW38tmSCruNg) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? After completing high school, students should take at least a year off to work or travel before they begin studying at a university. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***怡蒨*** [高中畢業後要先工作或旅行再上大學](/3S7lVv2TTEi7ub5GRdgQDQ) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to live in one town or city all your life than to move from one place to another. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***聖夫*** [一直住在同一個地方比較好](/dJUyc4yTTkyUWQ21eyaGpA) - ***In many places, students must arrive very early in the morning to attend school. Some people believe that starting the school day early is the best approach to support learning, but others believe that starting the school day at a later time in the morning would be better for students. Which view do you agree with and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***怡蒨*** [晚點上學比較好](/5PJ_vODfSqONojK16DEqzw) - ***Some people like to keep a record of their own experiences by uploading pictures and other information to social-networking sites. Other people prefer not to create such records. Which approach do you prefer, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***怡蒨*** [要不要上傳照片紀錄生活](/1mIIjq-0Qrq5ehL-YeDwOw) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to truly relax and reduce stress is to spend time alone. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***聖夫*** [獨處最能放鬆](/HPmnTz4eSOCZSpY-di1PQQ) - ***Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When classmates or colleagues communicate about a project in person instead of by e-mail, they will produce better work for the project. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.*** - ***怡蒨*** [面對面討論專案比電子郵件好（怡蒨）](/dpcxfWOBTieAb63x0Bnt2A) - ***聖夫*** [面對面討論專案比電子郵件好（聖夫）](/0G7EAaCIQF2AaKEZYLYrBA)

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