I think that different cultures should integrate during the trend toward globalization. You know that recently some conflicts occurred in the world. In my opinion, the mainly reason is that we have different culture, different tradition and different ideology. Culture integration can make us communicate more easily and lead a peaceful life. On the other hand, if we have the culture in common we can dispel racial discrimination. Culture integration doesn’t mean a tradition will vanish, on the contrary it can create something new that make our world step forward. We can easily understand each other and exchange viewpoints. The power of us all will become stronger and stronger and the goals will be successfully achieved subsequently.

Topics for Debate (3-4
minutes)
1. Do
you believe the proverb “where there is a will, there is a way”? Or do you
think that the two are all the time connected?
Candidate 1: I do believe the
proverb “where there is a will, there is a way”.
Candidate 2: I don’t think
that the will and the way are all the time connected.
2. Should different cultures integrate or keep
their own characteristics?
Candidate 1: I think that
different cultures should integrate during the trend toward globalization.
Candidate 2: I think that
diversified cultures make our world more interesting and colorful.
3. Do
you think the process of growing up is something painful?
Candidate 1: I think the
process of growing up is something painful.
Candidate 2: I think the
process of growing up is something valuable and enjoyable.
4. Nowadays,
drunken drivers are bound to be punished by being sent into jails. What do you
think about it?
Candidate 1: I think this
practice can definitely prohibit drunken driving.
Candidate 2: I think this
punishment is not strong enough to stop drunken driving.
5. Should
education be a process of learning that is useful for future life or should it
be a sort of enjoyment to the learners?
Candidate 1: I think
education should be a process of learning that is useful for future life.
Candidate 2: I think education
should be a sort of enjoyment to the learners.
6. Some
people say we are living in a world of prejudices, unfavorable judgments toward
people or a person because of gender, social class, age, disability,
religion,
sexuality, race, language,
nationality or other personal characteristics. Do you
agree?
Candidate 1: I think we are
living in a world of prejudices.
Candidate 2: I think we are
living in a world of mutual-respect.
7. What do you think is the most important factor
that leads you to buy something: price, quality, brand name or style?
Candidate 1: As a student, I
am not rich. When I go shopping, I may choose price and style over quality and
brand name.
Candidate 2: When I do
shopping, I consider quality and brand name first.
8. What
do you think people will choose: a low-paid job one likes, or a boring
well-paid job?
Candidate 1: I think that
many people prefer to find a job that they really like.
Candidate 2: I think that
some people may choose a well-paid job instead of a job close to their heart.
9. When
you work, do you prefer group work or individual work? Why?
Candidate 1: When I work, I prefer group work because…
Candidate 2: When I work, I
prefer individual work because…
10. What
kind of boss would you like to work for: one who is inefficient but kind, or
one who is efficient but very strict with employees?
Candidate 1: I think that
many people, if not most, prefer to work for a kind, good-natured boss.
Candidate 2: I think that
some people, including me, will choose to work for a boss who is capable but
very strict with his subordinates.