In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others.

Is it a positive or negative development?

There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because computer technology is more accessible and cheaper.

Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are happening online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. Do you agree or disagree?

Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are happening online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people think that computers and the Internet are important in children’s study, but others think students can learn more effectively in schools and with teachers.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children’s studies. On the contrary, those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development. Do you agree or disagree?

The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books, and they shouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Computers are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think are computers more important and in which areas are teachers more important?