Argumentative essay topics include:

1. Mothers are better than fathers at parenting

2. Dieting is very unhealthy and should be banned

3. Without romantic love there is no marriage

4. Terror wars have made life worse

5. In the event of a divorce children should go with the father

6. Prostitution is a good source of tax and should be legalized

7. Plagiarism should be allowed in some cases

8. Adulterous men should be allowed to express themselves freely

9. Theft to feed a hunger-stricken family is good

10. Policemen should be allowed to take bribes

11. Politicians are justified to be corrupt because of the amount of money they spend during campaigns

12. All students should be allowed to sit for exams regardless of their fee situation

13. Promiscuous men are better at sex and they make their wives happier in bed

14. Universities are principally social forums and not academic forums

15. Marriage certificates should be scrapped off from wedding ceremonies

16. Gay marriages should be legal in all countries in the world

17. GMOs are very good for health and should be used throughout the world indiscriminately

18. Campus students shouldn’t be punished for engaging in riots as they are always justified

19. Boarding schools are better than day-schools at all levels of education

20. All campus students should be required to have laptops before they join colleges

21. College sportsmen shouldn’t study in class with the rest of the students

22. Any student caught cheating in exams should be jailed for ten years

23. Dowry doesn’t have to be paid for marriage to be effected

24. Kids should be allowed to watch everything they desire to on TV

25. All parents should ensure their children get to their level of education or higher

26. Boys and girls should be allowed freedom of sex at any age above 13

27. Mixed gender schools are better than single-gender schools

28. Birth control pills should be given to all high school girls

29. Any teacher caught in a sexual scandal should be sacked

30. All doctors need to go to theological institutions for a six-months course

31. Drunkard fathers are more responsible because they know how to budget for their money

32. Immigration laws should be reformed to allow free movement of people

33. All terrorists should be shot on sight

34. Those caught downloading music illegally should pay hefty fines

35. Music with foul language should never be played publicly

36. All the porn actors should be declared heroes because what they do requires courage

37. All prisoners of war should be brought back home in all circumstances

38. The day of birth is more important than the day of your wedding

39. Reputation is more important than character

40. Making use of talents is more rewarding than having a white-collar job

41. You can’t make it in life without education

42. All teachers need to go for refresher courses after every two years

43. Public figures who err should face stricter disciplinary measures

44. The space programs should be abolished because we have all we need on earth

45. Very stout passengers should pay more fare as they use more vehicle space

46. Internet content should be serialized by university students as they are the main users

47. Sexual education should be taught from elementary schools

48. Hacking should be taught to all students as a common course

第二篇：1.Topics for Traveling

Travel

1. Do you like traveling? Why?

I like traveling very much. It is good for our health because it makes us relaxed and also broadens our view. People can go to the place where they have never been. They can also buy some souvenir to give their friends, which will deepen their friendship.

2. Which places have you visited in Beijing?

I was born in Beijing. My home is near Tian An Men, and not far away from the Temple of Heaven. I often go there on weekends with my friends. I have visited many places in Beijing, they are all very beautiful. The most important place is Wang Fu Jing Street. It is a big shopping area. Beijing has many important parks. The Summer Palace is the Imperial garden, and the Great Wall stands for the history of China.

3. Where else have you traveled? Can you introduce it?

I have traveled to Yunnan. I went to the city of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang. I visited the garden where the world gardening exhibition was held. I was amazed by the delicate scenes of different provinces. I went to Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, Butterfly Spring（蝴蝶泉）, and many other places. Yunnan is a beautiful place. I enjoy the natural scenery as well as ethnic culture.

I have been to Dalian. I watched the beautiful sea and many parks along the costal line. The city is very clean, too, with many lawns, trees and flowers. I saw policewomen patrolling on horsebacks in Renmin Square. I also visited Forest Zoo and saw many wild animals walking freely. It is a great place to enjoy oneself. You can taste fresh fish and shrimps, too.

4. Do you think a person who likes traveling is not realistic?

I do not think a person who likes traveling is not realistic. Now more and more people like traveling, but more and more people’s work is very busy. Traveling helps people relax, and get rid of the pressure from hard work for a while. Even people who don’t have enough money hope that they can travel around the world one day.

5. Do you like traveling with a tour group or with some friends? Why?

I like traveling with some friends. I usually go to the parks or shops with my best friends. I like the feeling of being with two or three friends. It’s very interesting. We can chat about singers, clothes, and so on. When traveling, we can decide our own route, time and activities. It must be more enjoyable. Traveling with a tour has many restrictions and involves much shopping.

6. Do you think traveling is good for people? Give some reasons.

I think traveling is good for people. There are some reasons for it. First, traveling brings people a lot of different knowledge. Second, traveling can distance people from work for a while and make people relax. Third, you can taste lots of delicious food in different places. The most important reason is people can enjoy themselves. They’re very happy when traveling, and forget all the worries.

7. Do you like traveling during May Day holiday or National Day? Why or

why not?

I don’t like traveling during May Day holiday or Nation Day. Too many people from other countries or other cities come to Beijing during the May Day holiday or Nation Day. During these holidays so many people are in the parks and streets, even the buses. So I usually stay at home at that time unless I have to go out. Now, some long holidays are dividend into shorter ones. That will make situation better.

8. When traveling, do you like to see natural sights or historical ones?

Why?

When traveling I like to see historical sites because I can learn more knowledge from these historical ones. The natural sights attract me very much, too. When I see the natural sights, I really think we should protect the environment.

9. What should we pay attention to when traveling?

When traveling we should first pay attention to our safety. We must take good care of our money and other property, do not get lost from our team, and obey rules in tourist sites like not climbing to dangerous slopes. Second, we must take care of our health. Drink enough water during the journey, put on proper clothes according to weather, and prepare some regular medicine for cold or stomachache.

10. What do you think of the phenomenon that tourists print their names

on the Great Wall?

Now more and more tourists print their names on the Great Wall. I think this is wrong. The Great Wall is a historical object. It stands for the history of China. As a Chinese, we should protect it. Great Wall does not belong to one person. It is our national treasure. Those people are uncivilized and should be shamed of that.

Part I

Q: Do you like traveling and what do you get out of traveling?

Yes, I like to travel because I like to see different places, try different types of food and to meet other people. For

example if I did not travel I would never see the beautiful beach in Sanya and the colorful lakes in Jiuzhaigou.

Q: Do you like traveling alone or with people?

Currently I always travel with my parents, because I am too young to travel alone. Sometimes I travel with my parents and also with my friend and his parents. I like this because I can talk or play with my friend.

Q: How many places have you been to?

Q: Where have you traveled until now?

Q: Have you ever been to some places out of Beijing?

I have traveled to many places in China. I went to my mother’s home town and also on vacation to different cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, Tianjin, Shenyang, Qingdao, Weihai, Chengdu, Sanya, etc. Some cities are close to the beach, like Weihai, Qingdao and Sanya. Some cities are just a big city, like Shanghai and Shenyang. I also went to some famous tourist attractions, like Jiuzhaigou, and Lijiang.

Q: What kind of place is likely to become a tourist attraction?

A place where people can have fun, like Disneyland. Or a place with a beautiful view, like Sanya or with something special to see, like the Terracotta army in Xian.

Q: Can you describe a famous tourist attraction you've ever visited?

Q: Which place is the most impressive one?

I went to Jiuzhaigou last summer. It is very famous and many people go there. We took the plane to Chengdu and stayed there for one night. The next day we took the plane again to go to Jiuzhaigou. It is at a high altitude, 3km. It has 108 lakes. The lakes are very colorful. The water is very clear, so you can see the bottom and what is on it, like wood. One lake is called “Peacock”, because of all the different colors are like the feathers of this bird. Another lake is called “Panda”, because pandas would drink here in the past. While we were there we made a long walk. I liked the beautiful lakes and waterfalls very much.

Q: What's your plan for traveling next time?

I plan to go to Disneyland in Hongkong next time. I have never been there before and have wanted to go there for a long time.

Q: What tourist attraction would you most like to visit on holiday? why?

Topic 1 Tourism

What changes has tourism caused in your country besides the money it has brought in?

1. In what way do you think traveling benefits people? (10 points)

2. Please describe one of the places you have visited. (10 points)

3. Please explain why Chinese people travel so much these days? (10 points)

Topic 2 Tourism

Have you ever dreamt of traveling around the world? What do you think would be the obstacles in your plan?

Topic 3

What are the good and bad effects of tourism for a country? Do you think it is necessary to take steps to protect tourist sites from being damaged by tourists?

Topic 4

Describe your latest interesting travel in detail.

When and where you go?

Whom you go with?

What things you do?

What is the most beautiful natural scenery you have ever seen? Last year, I went to Shilin with my wife. Shilin, is located about 80 kilometers from Kunming. Kunming is the capital city of Yunnan Province .It took us 3 days to get Shilin. Shilin is famous for its large areas of stone forests. All stones in Shilin are vividly shaped, resembling various figures . Some stones look like a monkey, and some stones look like a bird. In a word , the stones are fantastic . In

addition, I met a classmate of Chongqing University in Shilin. We talked about the things and persons which we remembered in school. I think that is an interesting trip.

What measures does your government take to protect natural scenery(?)

The government establish protective zones of natural scenery .Educate people to protect natural environment. People who destroy natural scenery will be punished.

Do you think is it effective?

Yes, of course. Establish protective zones can prevent pollution. What role does tourism play in your country’s economy?

Tourism is playing a more and more important role in our country’s economy.Since the opening up, the number of tourists has increased quickly, and this is a useful source of foreign currency for the country .( Also, tourism can accelerate other industry to develop. What should you pay attention to in travel?

safety , weather , and I think it is necessary to bring some medicine .

1. What was the place you’ve ever traveled to ?

2. What did you do on the first day?

3. Did you eat some local food? Did you enjoy it?

4. What do you think of the place?

5. Did something special happen during the trip?

6. How did you go there? How long did it take?

7. How long did you stay there? And did you have a great time there?

8. What impressed you most during the trip?

9. Which place do you like best among all the cities you’ve been to?

10. According to your own experience, where should I go for my winter holiday?

11. Where’re you going for the coming holiday?

12. How did you spend your last summer holiday? Did you go traveling?

13. What did you do during this summer holiday?

14. What was the weather like there?

15. Tell me something about the local people.

16. What are the benefits of traveling?

17. Do you think it is important to travel?

18. Should young people go out traveling, when they finish school?

19. Do you prefer to travel alone or with others?

20.What are the advantages of traveling alone?

21. Are there any problems related to traveling with others?