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1.     Pesticides and our life

1)     What insecticides do you know and how are they used in our life?

2)     What are the problems caused by the application of pesticides in our life?

3)     How do they contribute to our life?

Topic for discussion:

Try to find solutions to the problems caused by chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides in the living environment.

2.     Commercialism and social injustice

1)     Do you believe that money can buy everything?

2)     Is there any social injustice in our society?

3)     Is our traditional Spring Festival commercial?

Topic for discussion:

Comment on the growing gap between the poor and the rich in our society and try to make suggestions as to its solutions.

3.     Pet raising

1)     Do you have a pet animal at home? Why or why not?

2)     What are the reasons that some people keep pets?

3)     Can you tell a story about a pet animal?

   Topic for discussion:

   How do we view the hobby of pet raising?

4.     Friendship

1)     Do you have any bosom (boyfriend, girlfriend)friend? What make you attracted to each other?

2)     In the story “After 20 Years” by O Henry, is Jimmy Well the policeman a real friend of Bob the wanted criminal? Why?

3)     Do you often change friend?

4)     What benefits can you get from your friendship?

Topic for discussion:

The standards for making friends.

5.     Workaholism

1)     What is a workaholic (type A) like?

2)     Why do some people want to become workaholics of their own will?

3)     How do you like the current social environment where there is much pressure on individuals?

Topic for discussion:

How do you balance your work and life to live happily?

6.     Job interview

1)     Give an example to show what preparations you should make for a job interview?

2)     How should you write a resume?

3)     What problems are there in job hunting in our society?

Topic for discussion:

 Why and how would you promote yourself in a proper way?

7.     Scientists and science

1)     What is a great scientist like in your mind? Have you met any great scientist?

2)     What do you know about Einstein and his achievement?

3)     What high technologies and their application do you know in our society?

Topic for discussion:

The differences between a scientist and non-scientist in terms of personal traits.

8.     War:

1)     What do you know about the two Gulf Wars waged by the US?

2)     Do you agree that wars can be divided into just wars and unjust ones?

3)     Have you watched any war movies?

Topic for discussion:

   Can we avoid wars? Why or why not?

9.     Frontier spirit and American national character

1)     What were the pioneers in the Westward Movement in the American history?

2)     What is the surface and symbolic meaning of the term frontier to American people?

3)     What is the evil aspect in American frontier spirit?

4)     What strikes you as American national character?

Topic for discussion:

The pioneering spirit and American character compared with Chinese national character.

10. Slavery in American history

1)     What is the brief history of slavery in North America?

2)     What were the sufferings of the black slaves in the slave trade?

3)     Why did historians cover up the slavery history in New York history?

Topic for discussion:

Why was there slavery?  Is there any slave in its abstract meaning in modern society? (e.g. slave of desires)

11. Part-time job

1)     Have you worked as a part-timer? Why or why not?

2)     What do you think of students taking a part-time job while studying?

3)     Does working experience have any use for your future?

Topic for discussion:

Part-time job, your study and your future

12. Recreation

1)     What recreational activities do you have in your spare time?

2)     Are you a fan of any pop stars? Why or why not?

3)     Are you keen on shows of different kinds (or shopping)? Why or why not?

Topic for discussion:

Recreation and your college life.

13. Food and health

1)     What are the healthy foods and when do you have them?

2)     What are the junk (fast) foods and when do you have them?

3)     Why are convenient foods popular?

Topic for discussion:

Food and health care

14. Packaging and economical society

1)     What are the waste phenomena in your life?

2)     What are your views on waste of many kinds?

3)     Have you thought of saving energy (or money) in your life?

Topic for discussion:

Energy saving and our life