话题一、现代通讯科技

　　母题1：People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individuals and society as a whole? (050226, 070331)

　　提示：这道题目是经典的科技类话题，因为这道“无脸化交易”的题目浓缩了网络购物、电视购物、网络银行，ATM自助银行、手机银行、电话会议、视频会议等多种话题，是大家必写的话题之一。

　　母题2：Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree? (050716, 091212)

　　提示：“远程上班”telecommute也是一个重点话题，对于员工和雇主当然都有好处。

　　话题二、现代媒体(电视、电脑、手机)

　　母题

　　1： Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (080110)

　　提示：这道话题涵盖了电视、视频和电脑游戏的好处与坏处，可以多练习。

　　母题2：There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones? (060114)

　　提示：这道题目是手机类话题的经典题目，从社会、健康、科技三个角度来展开，范围很广。

　　子题：要不要鼓励儿童看电视?看电视和玩游戏对小孩、家庭和社会有什么影响，怎样解决?电脑不能帮助儿童学习，只会造成身心伤害，你同意吗?如何鼓励老年人使用手机和电脑?手机对于个人和社会的好处与坏处是什么?