1.The number of overweight children in developed countries is increasing. Some people think that this is due to problems such as the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their children’s health. To what extent do you agree with these views? 2.Art classes like painting and drawing is important to students’ development and it should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 3.Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not by local people. Why? How to attract local people? 4. Some people believe that public museums and art galleries should be financially supported by the government, others think that it should come from other resources. Discuss both and give your own opinion. 5.International travel (tourism) makes people more prejudiced rather than broad-minded. Why? What measures can be taken to address this problem? 6. Thanks to the advancement of agricultural technology, there has been a wider range of food selections and an increasing output of corns. However, some people think it is done on the sacrifice of environment. Do you think it is positive or negative? 7.Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts have a positive influence, and others think that it has a negative effect to national identities. What is your opinion? 8. Some people think that the amount of noise people make has to be controlled strictly, while others say that people are free to make as much noise as they wish. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 9.Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts have a positive influence, and others think that it has a negative effect to national identities. What is your opinion? 10.The customs and traditional ways of behaviors are no longer relevant to the modern world, so they are not worth keeping any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?