| 题号 | 题目 | 思路 | Sample |
| 1 | Agree or disagree that friends can disagree with each other and still remain friends? | 17-1-Sample | |
| 2 | Some people choose to work in an small company or organization with a few workers. Others prefer to work in a large company or organization with thousands of employees. Which do you think is better? | 17-2-Sample | |
| 3 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the popularity of the technology that focuses on entertainment, people now read fewer books than before. | 17-3-Sample | |
| 4 | Many people prefer to read books in electronic format on a computer screen or other devices. Some other people prefer to read books on paper printed copies. Which way do you prefer and why? | 17-4-Sample | |
| 5 | Some students think that class participation should be counted in the final grade, while others think they should only be graded by written work like papers and exams. Which opinion would you prefer and give your reasons. | 17-5-Sample | |
| 6 | If you are to choose between 2 apartments to live in next semester, which one would you choose? One that is near the campus but slightly more expensive or the other which is a little far from the campus but cheaper, which one do you prefer and why? | 17-6-Sample1 / Sample 2 | |
| 7 | Suppose you live in a crowded city with only one green space – – – the city park. The government recently proposes to build a housing complex on this only green space. Do you think this is a good idea? | ||
| 8 | Some people prefer sending messages while others prefer making phone calls directly, which one do you prefer? | ||
| 9 | When you are choosing to go to a university, which of the following 2 options will you choose? University with good academic conditions but high tuition or university that will offer you scholarship that covers your tuition but not academically competitive? | ||
| 10 | Some students prefer to study for exam in the morning, while others would like to do that in the evening. which do you prefer and explain why. | ||
| 11 | Some people like to spend a lot of money to get unique experience on vacation while others prefer to spend money on outfits. Which do you prefer and why? | ||
| 12 | Do you agree or disagree that people should be required to stop working and retire by the age of 65? | ||
| 13 | Do you agree or disagree that it is a good thing for people to use plastic surgery to change their appearance? Nowadays some people will use some extreme methods, like taking surgery, to change their appearance to make them more attractive, do you think it is good idea or not? (重复16年7月16日) | ||
| 14 | Many people believe that students can study their course materials more effectively by taking exams, while others think they will learn more effectively by doing other activities such as writing paper or completing projects, which way do you think is more effective for students to learn? | ||
| 15 | (Suppose you have an exam tomorrow morning, would you stay up late to study for the exam or would you prefer to sleep early and have a good sleep?) If you are going to have a test tomorrow, will you choose to stay up late to prepare for the exam and have less time to sleep or just go to bed early so that you can have a better state when taking the exam? | ||
| 16 | When you realize that your friend has a problem, do you prefer to help him right away, or do you prefer to wait until he asks for help? Do you agree or disagree with the statement that we should help our friends only when they ask for help? | ||
| 17 | Some people prefer to give their opinions immediately. Others prefer to wait and listen to others’ opinions before giving their own. Which one do you think is better? | ||
| 18 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement, talented and innovated students should receive special treatment or education from schools. Which one do you agree? Children born with talent should be treated in a different way or they should be treated in the same way as average children? | ||
| 19 | Some people believe old people should not take the risk and participate in adventurous events like the young people. Do you agree and why? | ||
| 20 | Some people think people should not talk about celebrities’ privacy. Do you agree? Some people believe that we should not discuss about the private activities of the popular people, like movie stars and singers. Do you agree and why? | ||
| 21 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: male and female students should reside in separate residential halls? | ||
| 22 | Agree or disagree with the statement that playing sports will make children become aggressive whey they grow up? | ||
| 23 | Some people say that school should teach modern music together with classical music in music classes. Do you agree or disagree with this? | ||
| 24 | Some students enjoy decorating their dorms, while others keep their dorms and surroundings simple and without decorating. Which do you prefer? | ||
| 25 | Some teachers prefer to only check student’ homework occasionally, while others check often. Which do you think is better? | ||
| 26 | Some universities expect the students to choose a major field of study when they enter the school; while other universities wait until the second or the third year before students deciding to choose a major field of study. Which do you prefer and why? | ||
| 27 | Some people like participating in performances like theatrical or musical shows. Others prefer to be in the audience watching those plays. Which do you prefer and why. | ||
| 28 | Some people think, with the development of technology and Internet, libraries will disappear, while others think libraries are always necessary. Which one do you agree with, and why? | ||
| 29 | Your university is going to raise the price of junk foods to encourage people to eat more healthy foods. What do you think of this? | ||
| 30 | Your university is going to restrict students’ use of the internet in the library. What do you think of this? | ||
| 31 | The government is going to fine people for using their phones in the streets. What do you think of this? | ||
| 32 | Is participating in team sports a good way of learning cooperation? | ||
| 33 | Should the government ban bad language and violence on TV? | ||
| 34 | Kids sometimes don’t want to practice music instruments because they are forced to. Which of the following two do you think is better for parents to do? Forcing them to learn. Letting kids choose whether or not to learn a music instrument. | ||
| 35 | If you have a lot of money, which of the following two would you choose to do: to buy things like electronic gadgets or to buy experience like going travelling or to concerts | ||
| 36 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: young children should leave home to stay with relatives and friends for a short period of time? | ||
| 37 | Some people prefer to solve problems with their friends by talking face to face, while others prefer to solve problems with friends by sending text messages or emails. Which way do you think is better? | ||
| 38 | When giving feedback to students, some teachers would like to talk to their students in person, while some teachers would give written comments to students. Which do you prefer and why? | ||
| 39 | Some managers tend to check worker’s task closely or frequently, while others tend to check them rarely or causally. Which is better for the management? | ||
| 40 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Good teachers admit they make mistakes and don’t know something. | ||
| 41 | The school plan to record lectures and put it on the school website one day after the lecture. Do you think it’s a good idea? | ||
| 42 | Do you agree or disagree that the determining factor that the successful of students in school is intelligence? | ||
| 43 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: assignments handed in after the deadline should receive a lower grade? | ||
| 44 | Which one would you prefer? Go to a college in your hometown or go to a university in a new town. | ||
| 45 | Some people like to use smartphone to check for directions, while others like to ask people around. Which do you prefer? | ||
| 46 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: It’s harder to save money now than before? | ||
| 47 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Students should not be allowed to use calculators in exams? | ||
| 48 | Some prefer to still keep in touch with their friends and family while traveling, while others choose not to. Which do you prefer? |