大学英语话题精选

话题汇总

1. Is TV a malign influence on society?

2. Talk about Poverty and Wisdom

3. If u r on a deserted island what three things do u want to take？

4. Talk about the meaning of Being Capable/Being Helpful/Kind

5. What’s your understanding of team work?

6. How to learn perfect English?

7. We learn knowledge only from our teachers.

8. We learn knowledge not only from our teachers.

9. Do you prefer to buy sth. in big stores or small ones?

10. Is career more important than family?

11. Can people make true friends on the internet?

12. Being single is very popular in China?

13. Can you find out which qualities you look for in a boyfriend or girlfriend?

14. What would you see as advantages for you to wait for your marriage, if you’ve found the perfect boyfriend or girlfriend?

2. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15. Do you prefer to marry before you have a successful career or after you have a successful career?

16. Positive side: It's good for people to grow up in adverse circumstances.

Negative side: It's not good for people to grow up in adverse circumstances.

17. Is there true love on the internet?

18. Should professionals be paid according to their performance?

19. Should Physical Education in schools be compulsory?

20. Should parents have the right to educate their children privately?

21. Should we abolish CET English test in China?

22. Reading makes a full man?读书使人充实吗？

23. Key factors to success.

24. How to make team work more effective?

25. How to avoid regretting ?

26. How do you spend your Valentine‘s Day?

27. Should women have equal job opportunities with man ?

28. Can money buy happiness?

29. What do you need to learn if going abroad?

30. What kind of admins do you like best?

31. What manners should visiters in a chatroom possess?

32. Studying is for enriching your mind or your future career?

33. Do we need to show 100% honesty to our beloved?

34. How to prepare for a test?

35. What is more important than love?

36. Can money buy happiness?

37. Should we go aboard to further our study?

38. Should cloning be encouraged?

39. .Show your views on gambling.

40. If u have a baby, talk about how to raise him/her.

41. How to get rid of a bad habit?

42. Does pure friendship exist between men and women?

43. Does the younger generation know better?

44. Should pets be encouraged in big cities

45. What are the differences between Chinese culture and western culture?

46. Do you think women and men should perform the same or different roles?

47. Are religious beliefs irrational or rational?

48. Have they done more harm than good?

49. Why do you think that the divorce rate is higher than before?

50. Is it better to enjoy money currently or save it for the future?

51. Is human nature good or evil?

52. Should the law limit the number of fast food restaurants?

53. Are we living for ourselves or for others?

54. Is it better to enjoy your money now or save it for the future?

55. Should the main purpose of prison be punishment or rehabilitation?

56. What do u expect from your work?

57. Is beauty an advantage?

58. Do friends bring happiness only?

59. How do you spend your Lantern Festival?

60. Talk about some rules for a successful marriage

61. Studying abroad is not easy?Y/N

62. Should university students work first then go on to graduate study or go on to graduate study first and then work?

63. Which do you prefer, freedom or responsibility in your marriage life?

64. How to avoid regretting ?

65. Should everyone speak and be taught the same language? What language should it be?

66. Should all school students be made to learn at least one foreign language?

67. Should smoking be banned in public places?

68. How do you stay healthy?

69. How do you behave in an interview?

70. What could you get from on-line chatting ?

71. How much do you pay attention to women\'s appearance ?

72. Who is more charming, the men with money or knowledge ?

73. Words you will never forget.

74. Should we know how to raise your kids before you will become father or mother?

75. What shou ld I do for your parents as a reward even though my parents don’t wish me to do so?

76. Is beauty an advantage?

77. Do friends bring happiness only?

78. How do you spend your spare time ?

79. Talk about some rules for a successful marriage。

80. How to make full use of Time?

81. Time is Money? Y/N.

82. Television is bad for Children? Y/N?

83. How would you accommodate any conflict occured at work?

84. Does appearance affect one’s self-confidence?

85. What is your favorite way to spend a holiday ?

86. What is important for you to learn in order to be successful today ?

87. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress ?

88. What's your goal in life?

89. What is your favorite way to learn English?

90. What is your most effective way to learn English?

91. What skills need be obtained to succeed nowadays?

92. What is your opinion about health and wealth?

93. Should we get married to a rich man/lady without love ?

94. Do you enjoy on-line chatting ?Why?

95. Is it worth spending time on net friends?

96. Should assisted suicide be legalized?

97. Is it ever acceptable to pay a bribe?

98. Should the ones who give bribes be treated equally to those who take bribes?

99. Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present.

100. We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what

are some important characteristics of a co- worker (someone you work closely with)? 101. In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good

idea?

102. The expression "Never, never give up" means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals.Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

103. Does human need more farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals?

104. What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today?

105. What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter?

106. Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? 107. Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Will you meet your net friend some day?

108. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. 3. Which do you prefer?

109. Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer?

110. Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people's lives. O automobiles O bicycles O airplanes Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

111. Should private cars be encouraged in China?

112. Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities?

113. Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer?

114. What are the important qualities of a good man or woman? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture?

115. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer?

116. Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from?

117. The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns.

118. One should never judge a person by external appearances.

119. How to judge a person?

120. A person should never make an important decision alone.Y/N

121. Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer?

122. Is it better to marry someone of approximately the same age?

123. Should the man be older than the woman?

124. Should Governments legislate to prevent monopolies becoming too powerful? 125. What do you want most in a friend - someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable? Which one of these characteristics is most important to you?

126. Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?

127. Is Modern technology creating a single world culture?

128. Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life. Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is your opinion?

129. Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends?

130. If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be?

131. Has the automobile improved modern life or caused serious problems?

132. Should Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities? 133. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university?

134. Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which

place would you prefer to live in?

135. What are some important qualities of a good employee?

136. University students’ going to classes should be optional or not?

137. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)?

138. Do you enjoy living in one place or moving to other places throughout your lives? 139. A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment.

140. Should movies are designed only to amuse and entertain?

141. Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Y/N?

142. Would you still keep your bad marriage 4 your kids or not ?

143. Do you choose a bf / gf who is romantic or realistic?

144. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think they visit museums?

145. We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)?

146. A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why?

147. Frequent job jumping is more advantageous than disadvantageous.

148. People should sometimes do things they do not enjoy，Y/N？

149. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Y/N?

150. It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why?

151. People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing,Y/N？

152. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live in . What is your opinion?

153. Is fluency in a language more important than accuracy?

154. What do you think are the characteristics of a good member of society?

155. Would you like to live permanently in another country?

156. Which is your favorite foreign language?

157. What is more important besides love?

158. Should we totally believe in what the close friends online said?

159. Should we do money accumulating ?

160. Show your opinion on money accumulating.

161. How much do you believe in online chatting?

162. What is your happiest experience online ?

163. Does the friendship in the net-world last long/forever?Y/N

164. Do you think that most people are selfish?

165. What sort of person can be your friend?

166. How to face the stress in our daily life ?

167. How to deal with office relationship?

168. What's your ideal love?

169. Is it a waste of money to spend on famous brands?

170. Process is more important than result?

171. How much do you pay attention to women's appearance ?

172. What do you need to learn if going abroad?

173. Show your opinions on puppy love in campus.

174. Does being rich mean losing happiness?

175. Will you meet your net friend someday?

176. Which day do you like most in a week?

177. What is more important, love or money ?

178. How could you get happiness from a boring work?

179. Is it better to marry someone of the same cultural background?

180. Should we live in a mono-culture or a multi-culture society? Why?

181. Should the law limit the number of fast food restaurant?

182. Why do you think that divorce rate higher than before?

183. Should we have freedom as well as responsibility in our marriage life?

184. Should we listen to our parents?

185. Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication？

186. Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies.Y/N

187. Games are as important for adults as they are for children. Y/N

188. Do you think it is useful for kids to play computer games?

189. What is more important, true love or money ?

190. Do you enjoy your work?

191. Where to go for your May Day ?

192. Talk about the positive and negative aspects of sports.

193. Do you agree women risk their life to preserve chastity ?

194. Whose shoulder do you wanna cry on when you get trouble ?

195. What is your favorite way to spend the Spring Festerval ?

196. What kind of admins/visitors in the chatroom do you like best?

197. What manners should visiters in a chatroom possess?

198. Will u be the clerk in big unit or leader in small unit?

199. Recall a person, a matter, a movie, or a sentence in your mind, how they changed your personality and life?

200. It has been said, "Not everything that is learned is contained in books." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

201. What do you do for good health and enough money?

202. Only people who earn much money are successful.

203. What is your understanding of POWER ?

204. How do you spend your May Day holiday?

205. How to talk to your parents?5.Whose shoulder do you wanna cry on when you get trouble ?

206. Would you like to be an honest person ?

207. Is it hard to be an honest person?

208. Do you like to exchange ideas with your parents?

209. Are u ready to do sth. for your parents in return?

210. Is being wealthy equivalently being happy?

211. Will you meet your net lover someday?

212. Which day do you like most in a week?

213. What is more important, love or money ?

214. How could you get happiness from a boring work?

215. It's good for people to grow up in adverse circumstances.

216. What do you think of the understanding between good friends?

217. Learning about the past has no value for us living in the present.

218. What do you think of A happy marriage life ?

219. Should all the classes in university be optional?

220. In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. 221. Show your views on gambling.

222. What could you get from on-line chatting ?

223. How much do you pay attention to men's appearance ?

224. Who is more charming, the ladies with money or knowledge ?

225. Smoking does more advantages to people. Y/N ?

226. Can money buy love(between bfs and gfs,or spouses)?

227. Do you enjoy your city life? If so/ not ,why?

228. Talk about sth about social security.

229. Can computers replace paper and pen ? y/n?

230. What hopes/fears do u have concerning ur children?

231. Is it necessary for a primary school student to carry a cell phone? y/n

232. Describe global warming.

233. Is living together without getting married acceptable in China?

234. Do u like challenges or enjoy leading a stable life?

235. Are you having a better life than Ur parents/grandparents used to?

236. People call a person who does not follow the mass a Black Sheep, but in fact sometimes the mass can go wrong, what’s ur opinion?

237. After the bitterness ends, the sweetness begins? y/n

238. How Will u Respond To a Rude Question?

239. What would u do if u had a sleepless night?

240. Will U Forgive ur Beloved If she/he Leaves U When U Need her/him The Most? 241. Talk about the stock market.

242. How much of computer change your life?

243. Do you wear different clothes for work and pleasure?

244. How often do you read books?

245. Who is your favorite writer?

246. Is it always good to be ambitious?

247. Do you get more from the stock market?

248. Being swanky or restrained? which manner is more appropriate and beneficial? 249. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. y/n?

250. Talk about ur embarrassing experience?

251. Is it better for people to show off or be modest?

252. What will u do when ur colleagues misunderstand u?

253. What would u do if u were in charge of TV programs?

254. Do u think marriage is a gambling?

255. How to control temper when u r in a fury?

256. What is your favourite season? why?

257. Your definition of a hero

258. Should bridegroom offer a house for his bride when.. married?

259. What do u think of psychiatrists?

260. How to define romantic life?

261. Do u think kids should learn English as early as possible?

262. Sometimes it is really hard to say Goodbye, Do you Think so?

第十三届“外研社杯”全国英语辩论赛辩题

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（round 0-8,semifianls and grandfinal）

0. Campus Life

a. China abolish English as a compulsory subject in postgraduate entrance examinations.

b. China make military training compulsory for all college students.

c. All major corporations operating in China should be required to offer student internships.

1. Culture

a. THW require study of the traditional style Chinese writing.

b. TH opposes the private ownership of artifacts deemed to be national treasures.

c. THBT Shanzhai culture is bad for China.

2. Education

a. THW base teachers? pay on their students? performance.

b. THW make community service compulsory for all college students.

c. THBT Chinese compulsory education should be extended to 12 years

3. Economy

a. TH supports a new international trading currency.

b. THB that China should stop buying US debt.

c. China should issue consumption vouchers to stimulate the economy.

4. Global climate change

a. Developed nations should accept global warming refugees

b. Those affected by global climate change should have the right to sue major carbon-emitting nations.

c. China should cap its carbon emissions.

5. East Asia

a. Immediate elections are in Thailand抯best interest.

b. ASEAN should expel Myanmar

c. Direct negotiations between the US and North Korea are preferable to the Six-Party Talks.

6. Family & Population

a. THBT women should be allowed to sell their eggs

b. TH would require the father抯consent for abortions.

c. China should legalize marriage between homosexuals.

7. Crime & Punishment

a. Criminals sentenced to life imprisonment without parole should be allowed to choose death instead.

b. China should establish a national DNA database of all citizens for the purposes of criminal investigations.

c. This house would make parents liable for their children抯crimes.

8. Governing & Government

a. THW make one-year military service a qualification for public servants.

b. TH would require government officials to make full financial disclosure to the publi

c.

c. THW make all NPC representatives full-time, professional legislators.

Octofinals: Medical service

a. China should ban hymen reconstruction surgeries.

b. China should legalize physician-assisted suicide.

c. The World Health Organization (WHO) should have the authority to quarantine in times of health crises.

Quarterfinals: Judiciary

a. China should apply capital punishment only to homicide cases.

b. China should fully establish a jury-by-peers system.

c. Judges should be electe

d.

Semifinals: International Issues

SEMIFINAL #1

a. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization should admit Iran as a full member.

b. The United Nations should take control of Jerusalem.

c. NATO should fully withdraw from Afghanistan before 2012.

SEMIFINAL #2

a. The USA should stop promoting democracy as part of their foreign policy.

b. Pre-emptive strikes on Somalia to curb piracy are justified.

c. This house supports Spain抯criminal prosecution of members of the Bush administration.

Finals

The PRC should ban the production, sale and consumption of all tobacco products.