Topics：1. Nowadays many people are busy working and studying. Do you think they have enough time for leisure? Can you list some suggestions for them to relax and have fun?2. Reality TV shows or competitions, such as American Idol and the V oice of China, are gaining a lot of people’s attention. Do you like watching these reality competitions? Why or why not?3. There has been a great deal of public debate since Shenzhen announced its plan to add VIP carriages to its subway trains. Some believe VIP seats will unnecessarily take up public space despite the current overloading of the subways. Others supporting the proposal say subway operators should have provide VIP options since railways passengers already enjoy such a service. Share your opinions please.4. It seems that love and marriage is an eternal topic for the young. A prevailing statement goes on the Internet:a woman will only choose a man who possesses an apartment, and a man will only choose a woman who is virtuous and devoted. What are your criteria for choosing the right spouse? Share them with us.5. The prospect of being categorized ad a “3S lady” haunts female university graduates in Shanghai, a recent survey shows. What do you think of this phenomenon? A 3S lady, which defined as someone who is single, (born in the) 70s and stuck, is used to refer to an independent and educated woman around the expected age of marriage who is still single.6. Provincial beauty pageants have come under fire online recently with complaints against the winner‘unattractive appearance. Angry viewers said the beauty contests were designed to select homely looks. For years, candidates’ unflattering looks have become an instant talking point during the pageants. Join the discussion and send your comments to us.7. Today we can just go into a supermarket and buy products made in other countries. International brands such as McDonald’s and KFC are seen in a lot of cities. Globalization is happening in many places in the world. Do you think its advantages overweigh the disadvantages, or the other way around?8. Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Ren Ren and Weibo are becoming a popular way for people to communicate with each other. In your opinion, what influence do these sites have on our life? Do you like this way of communication?9. Smart phones are becoming trendy these days. People carry around their iPhones, Samsung or HTC smart phones. Some of them are so obsessed with their smart phones that they overlook what is going on around them. In your opinion, why smart phones can get so much of our attention? Do you think it is a good idea to have a smart phone?10. Reality show participants Tan Weiwei and Wang Zhengliang were recently hired as associate professors by the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, causing controversy. Some people say the colleges are employing celebrities as professors just for show. Others say that no serious harm is done employing celebrities to teach classes on entertainment. What’s your opinion?11. Foshan City in Guangdong Province has banned begging in all public places such as plazas, stations,pedestrian overpasses, parks and scenic spots. The move has aroused controversy. Some people support it saying it would benefit the city’s environment and order, while others say the city is putting too much stress on showing its good side and that the move is inhuman. What’s your opinion?12. During the National Day Holiday, there are 68422 traffic accidents all over the country caused 794 deathsand 2473 injuries. Traffic accident takes place everyday in our daily life. What can we do to reduce it? What suggestions can we give to the drivers?13. Today, people from different cultures communicate and make friends with each other. Cultural differencessuch as table manners and concepts of time sometimes cause troubles in their communication. What causes cultural differences and what can we do to settle these differences?14. It is said that famous people do not have much privacy. Their personal life is constantly being observed andreported. What do you think of the privacy of a well-known person? Should their privacy be protected or exploited?15. A groom delivered himself to his bride in a container during a creative wedding held in Chongqing. What’syour idea of perfect wedding? Share your creative wedding ideas with us.16. On July 13, a picture of Zhou Qifeng, president of Beijing University hugging his mother, both in tears, onher 90th birthday celebration attracted great attention on the Internet. Some suspected that they were justputting on a show, especially the son, who took it as a way of showing his filial piety (孝道) to the public, while others thought highly of him for his conduct. What is your opinion regarding this matter?17. Nowadays some college graduates choose to start their own businesses and be the bosses of their owncompanies. Do you want to do the same? Why or why not?18. The claim by the Right-wing Forces in Japan that they were going to purchase the Diaoyu Islands hadprovoked massive anti-Japan activities in China. Some outlaws as well as some radical patriots, however, took the chance such as a parade or a strike to commit crimes of stealing, vandalizing and robbery, which severely violated public order and the spirit of such activities. Do you think violence is necessary and right when we are showing patriotism?19. In modern life, people face a lot of stress from matters such as examinations and job hunting. Stress makesthem feel overwhelmed and depressed. What can we do to deal with stress?20.A recent report by Morning News reveals that about 80% of university students here in China are not veryinterested in their majors, some even resent what they are made into study. What may have led to such an awkward situation? And what can we do to solve this problem?21.Differences between two generations are often talked about by people. Can you tell us your opinion on theissue of generation gap? What causes generation gap and what can we do to deal with it?22.Books by Mo Yan, a Chinese writer, also the winner for the Nobel Prize in literature 2012, have recentlybecome popular among Chinese readers, Guangzhou City Daily reported. Do you want to follow this trend?Why or why not?23.Differences between cities and the countryside are becoming more noticeable now. While urbandevelopment is growing fast, rural development is somewhat lagging behind. What can be done to close this gap between urban and rural areas?cation reform is an ongoing task in many schools now. If you were given the power, what changeswould you carry out within our current education?。
