Back-up Questions

1. More than 700,000 volunteers have made great contributions to the success of Beijing Olympics and Expo 2010 Shanghai. Volunteerism seems to have become an increasingly \concept in China. What’s your opinion about volunteerism?

2. Those generations born in the 80s and 90s, are labeled as spoiled. They are criticized for a lack of care for others and for being too focused on themselves. Do you agree? Why or why not?

3. Which do you think is more important, environmental protection or economic development? Please explain.

4. What can people do to relieve the pressure of modern life?

5. Do you think good interpersonal relationships are important to one's health? Why or why not?

6. Do you think the celebration of Western festivals should be encouraged in China? Why or why not?

7. Do you believe good will be rewarded with good and evil with evil? Why or why not?

8. What causes stress to people? What should we do to deal with stress? What are the positive sides of stress?

9. In pursuing a dream, how can one keep a balance between his strong wish to realize the dream and the limitations of his abilities and circumstances?

10. Some people say that pollution is caused by industrialization, what’s your opinion?