1. Preservation of traditional cultures


　　Many young people inChinaare influenced by Western cultures. Some people argue that this is leading to loss of traditional values. Therefore, young people should be made to spend two years inthearmy where they are taught discipline and traditional values, before going to university to work.

　　Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.

　　2. Historic buildings VS modern architecture

　　Should Ｓtarbucks be built in the Forbidden City?

　　Give reasons and examples to support your opinions.

　　3. Arts funding

　　Some people think that strong tradition can help civilize the country so the government should subsidize musicians, artists, actors and drama companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

　　4. Museums and galleries

　　5. Traditional costumes

　　6. Language loss (causes & solutions)

　　What are the reasons for the losing of traditional languages and cultures?

　　THEAging Problem

　　1. Aging Problem

　　In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing, this trend have more positive or negative effects on society.

　　2. The Old and the Young

　　Over the past fifty years the young have been gaining the status and power lost by the old. What are the causes? Is it a good or bad phenomenon?

　　3. Respect for the Old

　　In many countries today there is insufficient respect to old people. What are the reasons? What problems it might cause?

　　4. Who Should Take Care of the Old?

　　InBritain, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who should be responsible for our old people? Give reasons.



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