12.10考前预测重点机经：

 1. Nuclear energy is better than other energy resources in meeting ever-increasing needs of the globe. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ★

2. It has been suggested that all young adults should be required to undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community. Would the drawbacks be greater than benefits to the community and the young adults themselves? ★★

3. A large number of young people cannot find jobs after they leave school. What problems will youth unemployment cause in individual and for society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people？★

4. Do you think how important it is for people to want success in life? Is ambition a positive or negative characteristic?★★★

5. More and more people choose online shopping. Some people think this trend will have positive influence (such as creating new jobs), however others think it causes many problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion. ★★★

6. There are many advertisements which are directed at children, such as snacks, toys and other goods. Parents argue that they will impose negative influence to their children. But the advertisers claim that advertisements provide some useful information to children. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your own opinion. ★★ 7. An increasing number of people choose to travel abroad. To what extent do you think the problems brought by international travel outweigh its advantages? ★★★

 8. Some people think personal happiness is closely related to economic success, while others believe that it depends on other factors. Discuss both views and give your opinion. ★★★

 9. Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer the work call and home call at any place, or 7 days a week. Some people think this development has negative effects on both individuals and society. Do you agree or disagree? ★★★

10. An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is no longer a sense of community. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What solutions can you suggest? ★★

11. It has become easier and more affordable for people to visit other countries. Is it a positive or negative development? ★★★

 12. Some people think planning future is a waste of time and people should focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ★★★

13. Some people think the technology makes life complex, so we should make the life simpler without using the technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ★

 14. Today, some food travels thousands of miles from farms to consumers. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economy if people only eat local produced food. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? ★

15. Newspapers have great influence on people’s opinions and ideas. What are the reasons of the phenomenon and analyze the positive and negative effects of the phenomenon?