W2 Idea

1. Advertising
Yes : modern business, inform , a creative industry
No : consumer culture , Children can easily be influenced- put pressure on parents to buy
Options : should be regulated , Warnings must be displayed on packets, control false information or products that are
harmful

2. Animal rights
Animal testing
Do test : important scientific research- do medical tests on new drugs, advance knowledge, minimize the suffering and
banned in many countries
Don’t: not justify the suffering, respected lives and human no moral right’

Vegetarianism

Yes : healthy diet is possible without eating meat, reduce the risk of disease
No : Vegetarians do not eat a balanced diet, main ingredient in traditional meal ( many ..

Zoo
Yes ; wildlife conservation, protect endangered species , study behaviour and job opportunities
No ; kept in cages or have limited space, rely on humans. lose the freedom, protecting natural habitat with aim of
making money, no right entertainment and profit.
3. Cities
Urbanization = city life = “concrete jungles”.
Yes : search of job opportunities, greater employment possibilities and a higher standard of living, traditional activities
need fewer workers
No : high cost of living ( rural area ) expensive housing , Homelessness and poverty are common , rich & poor gap ,
stressful , traffic congestion and crime, ack a sense of community

Pedestrian Areas (行人專用區)

improve the local environment, built bicycle lanes, Dependence on cars is linked to health problems like obesity
4. Crime

• Police and Crime Prevention: catch criminals, community safety, education.

• Punishments/Prisons: fines, prison, rehabilitation.
• Negatives of Prisons: re-offending, job difficulties.
• Capital Punishment: deterrent, revenge, safety concerns.
• Community Service: reform, overcrowding, community contribution.
• Against Community Service: insufficient punishment.
• Crime in the Media: sensationalism, fear.

5. Education

• Benefits of Education: knowledge, skills, employment, moral values.

• Benefits of Studying Abroad: better courses, cultural exposure, independence.
• Drawbacks of Studying Abroad: paperwork, language barrier, isolation.
• Technology in Education: engagement, resources, self-paced learning.
• Disadvantages of Technology: reliance, skill loss, cost.
• Education in Developing Countries: lack of access, literacy issues, economic
improvement.

6. Environment

• Global Warming: greenhouse effect, emissions, industrialization.

• Effects of Global Warming: ice melting, extreme weather.
• Impacts of Humans: resource depletion, habitat destruction.
• Solutions: laws, renewable energy, recycling.
• Waste/Rubbish: consumer culture, landfill, packaging.
• Recycling: energy savings, material reuse.
• Nuclear Power: sustainability, emissions, safety concerns.

7. Family

• Family Size: nuclear families, fewer children, economic factors.

• Working Parents: less closeness, time management.
• Negative Effects on Children: peer pressure, delinquency.
• Divorce: social acceptability, financial difficulties.
• Care for Old People: family responsibility, professional care.

8. Gender

• Gender and Education: equal opportunities, discrimination.

• Gender and Work: career access, equal pay.
• Roles in the Family: shared responsibilities, changing dynamics.

9. Genetic Engineering

• Positives: crop resistance, medical advances, disease curing.

• Negatives: ethical concerns, societal impact.
• GM Foods: production efficiency, ecological risks.
Globalization

• Positives:
o International business
o Multi-national companies
o Free trade
o Political relationships
o Employment opportunities
o Investment
o Poverty reduction
• Negatives:
o Job losses
o Exploitation of employees
o Environmental impact
o Waste and pollution
• Future:
o Global regulations
o Environmental protection

Government and Society

• Roles of Government:
o Public services (healthcare, education)
o Poverty support
o Taxation
o Law-making
o Awareness campaigns
• Public Services:
o Free education
o Healthcare
o Control over transport and media
• Censorship:
o Media control
o Protection of children
o Internet regulations
• Surveillance:
o CCTV usage
o Privacy concerns

Guns and Weapons

• Legal Ownership:
o Self-defence
o Deterrence of crime
• Arguments Against:
o Risk of accidents
 o Increased violent crime
o Suicide rates
o Creation of violent societies
• Police Use:
o Necessity of arms for police
o Protection of the public
• Arms Trade:
o Job creation
o Political influence
o Conflict and death
• Nuclear Weapons:
o Deterrent effect
o Prohibition calls

Health

• Diet:
o Balanced diet
o Obesity
o Fast food reliance
• Exercise:
o Importance of regular exercise
o Sedentary lifestyle
• Government Role:
o Reducing obesity
o Promoting healthy lifestyles
o School sports and nutrition
• Healthcare Systems:
o State vs. private healthcare
o Access to quality care
• Alternative Medicine:
o Herbal treatments
o Scientific testing concerns
• Stress Management:
o Causes of stress
o Coping strategies

Housing and Architecture

• State Housing:
o Government provision
o Dependency concerns
• Old Buildings:
o Heritage protection
o Tourism attraction
• Modern Buildings:
 o Environmental considerations
o Energy efficiency

Language

• English as an International Language:

o Global usage
o Cultural impact
• Negatives of Dominance:
o Language extinction
o Cultural homogenization

Money

• Materialism:
o Connection between wealth and happiness
o Consumerism
• Positives of Consumerism:
o Employment
o Innovation
• Negatives of Consumerism:
o Environmental damage
o “Throw-away” culture

Personality

• Happiness:
o Subjective definitions
o Importance of relationships
• Success:
o Different interpretations
o Wealth vs. personal achievement
• Nature vs. Nurture:
o Genetic vs. environmental influences
o Control over one's destiny

Sport and Leisure

• Professional vs. Amateur Sport:

o Business aspects of sports
o Importance of participation
 • Arguments for/against Salaries:
o Fairness of high salaries
o Value of professions

Television, Internet, Phones

• Positives of Television:
o Entertainment
o Informative content
• Negatives of Television:
o Influence on behavior
o Sedentary lifestyle
• Internet Positives:
o Information access
o E-commerce
• Internet Negatives:
o Offensive content
o Online safety concerns
• Mobile Phones:
o Communication revolution
o Public disturbances

Tourism

• Positives:
o Cultural experiences
o Economic impact
• Negatives:
o Environmental degradation
o Economic pressures on locals

Traditional vs Modern

• Loss of Traditional Skills:

o Industrialization effects
o Global trade impacts
• Importance of Traditions:
o Cultural identity
o Celebration of customs
Water

• Importance of Clean Water:

o Public health implications
o Sanitation
• Water Supply Issues:
o Engineering projects
o Scarcity concerns
• Debate on Water Pricing:
o Arguments for free water
o Responsibility in usage

Work

• Job Stability:
o Benefits of lifelong employment
o Loyalty and team integration
• Changing Jobs:
o Career advancement
o Skills development
• Self-Employment:
o Flexibility vs. risks
• Unemployment:
o Causes and consequences
o Support systems
• Work-Life Balance:
o Importance of leisure time
o Flexible working arrangements