1.now in the age of the internet, reading books does not seem as important as it once was.do you think people can learn as much on the internet as they can by reading books? which method do you prefer? 2.its been said that technology creates more problems than it solves and may threaten or damage the quality of life.is this statement reasonable? what problems does technology bring us? use specific examples in your answer, please. 3.literature is a significant part of human culture and some say it can help form aesthetic taste.however, is it neceary for everyone to read poetry, novels, and other types of imaginative literature? 5.do you agree that the people who make important contributions to society are generally not those who develop their own new ideas, but those who are most gifted at perceiving and coordinating the talents and skills of others and please give examples to illustrate your views. 6.most people agree that buildings represent a valuable record of the past for any society, but controversy arises when old buildings stand on ground which modern planners feel could be better used for modern purposes.in such situations, should modern development be given precedence over the preservation of historic buildings so that contemporary needs can be served? 7.it is often aerted that the purpose of education is to free the mind and the spirit.however, formal education tends to restrain our minds and spirits rather than set them free.do you think university education should be more open-minded and free? and what aspect of your university life should be improved? 9.strict laws are important for the security of our society, but there are many cases of injustice based on rigid laws.should laws be fixed or flexible? please explain your vies with examples. 11.which qualities do you look for in a boyfriend/girlfriend? 12.what would be your major consideration in choosing a job and why? 13.what is more important in your career, to make money or to be satisfied with your work? 14.
which is more important for you: knowledge from books or personal experience: 15.if you could live in a different time and place, what time and place would you choose? 16.what is your view on public displays of affection such as kiing on campus? 18.do you think married couples have a better life without children? 20.could you please tell us, in your opinion, what makes life worthwhile? 21.are we allowing the internet to intrude too far into our private lives? 22.do we need so many television channels? 23.is it time to scrap the may and october golden week holidays? 27.do you think people today are any closer to achieving a peaceful and harmonious future or harmonious world than confucius, who lived 2000 years ago? 28.should bargaining be outlawed and traders be required to advertise a fixed price for what they sell? 29.should it be left to university students to balance their private lives and their studies? 30.can the sacrifice of modesty in the interests of achieving succe be justified 31.what do you think is more important for a child, a happy childhood or top marks at school? 32.who should be the focus of investment in sport, the general population or potential olympic champions? 33.are boarding schools a good idea or are students better off at home? 34.should peking opera remain true to its roots or change with the times? 35.does modern society place too much emphasis on physical beauty? 36.should beijings historic main avenue be open to all, big cars and small cars? 37.is it right for major cities to lift the ban on firecrackers? 38.is a dependent husband a role model or a cause of embarrament? 39.should beijing introduce a congestion charge to encourage drivers to use public transport and leave their cars at home? 40.who should take responsibility for the poor diet of children, fast-food restaurants or parents? 41.is the olympic ideal still relevant today? 43.is beijing a better or a worse city, as a result of the disappearance of the hutongs? 44.are retirement homes the answer in caring for chinas aging population? 45.if you could invite one historical figure to dinner, who would that be? what would you want to discu with him or her? 46.if you could choose one thing that china could share with the rest of the world, what would that be? 47.should postgraduate study be a means of improving job prospects, rather than pursuing academic interests? 48.is it right that succe in the sporting arena should open doors to a career in entertainment? 49.do you think big cities need more public transport instead of more private cars? 50.
do you think that pretty female students have an advantage in job interviews? 51.do the benefits of the internet for students outweigh the potential harm? 52.should the yuan ming yuan, also known as the old summer palace, be restored? 53.do you think schools, including primary schools, should permit students to carry mobile phones? 54.do you think a policy of not allowing visitors on campus will harm a universitys image? 55.is the risk of exploitation too high a price for children to pay for fame? 56.whats more important, job satisfaction or money? 57.which attribute is more important for an olympic champion, technique or mental strength? 58.which is better for the arts, private investment or government funding? 59.with about 4200 languages spoken worldwide, would it be more convenient if a universal language were adopted? 60.do famous people deserve constant public scrutiny, or should they have more protection from intrusive reporting? 如何应对即兴演讲 来源：21英语网 作者：stephen lucas（《为成功而演讲》） 日期: 2010-09-19 到目前为止我们讨论了适用于各种公众演讲的普遍原则。现在我们来看即兴演讲，也被称作临场的、即席的或是无准备的演讲。在“21世纪杯”比赛中，选手们完成已备演讲之后作即兴演讲。下面是往届比赛中出现过的一些即兴演讲题目：
如果你可以生活在另外一个不同时间和地点，你将如何选择？对你来说哪种知识更为重要：书本上学来的还是从个人经历取得的？
你认为中国人世将会对这个国家有何主要影响？
大学生能否结婚？
如果你是人大代表，你对政府有何建议？
你会发现，即兴演讲题目的话题涉及面很广，包含从个人到政治，从校园热点到时事等各个方面。在“21世纪杯”演讲比赛的各个环节中，即兴演讲最具挑战性。它考验你独立思考、迅速、透彻地分析问题以及在毫无准备的前提下用英语进行有效交流的能力。因为所有选手都有充足的时间准备已备演讲，所以在这部分比赛中他们通常表现出色。但是到了即兴演讲部分很多人就变得言语结巴了。因此你若想取得前几名的成绩，就必须在即兴演讲中取得高分。
即兴演讲对于使用母语演讲的学生来说都是件难事，对于使用第二语言演讲的学生来说就更是费力了。然而，它为你以后走出校门步人社会提供了极好的锻炼机会，因为到那时很多情况下都需要你立即清楚、有力地表达出自己的观点。
无论你在哪里演讲，成功的即兴演讲最重要的因素都是缜密的思维和有条理的组织。在比赛中，你有三分钟时间发表即兴演讲。首先确定你要阐述的两至三个主要观点，然后简明、清楚地加以讨论。必要时使用实例、数据或证词来支持你的观点。因为很多即兴演讲题目都是在问你个人的观点，你可以在演讲中充分利用自己的经历。。最重要的是，一定要避免漫谈和重复。阐明一个观点之后就接下去谈下一个。你可用“第一”、“第二”、“第三”这样的路标来明确每一个新观点的出现，以方便观众理解。当你的演讲接近尾声时，要用简练的话语作结，并为观众的关注表示感谢。
当你发表即兴演讲时，无论内心多么紧张也要表现得冷静、镇定。回顾前面谈怯场时我们曾提到：尽管你内心紧张得发抖，观众看到的只是你的外显行为。如果你在演讲中发错音或忘记了思路，不要恐慌，即使你犯一个小错误，观众很有可能无所察觉，你只需像什么都没发生过一样继续你的演讲。如果有一个较大的失误，你只需大胆地说：“对不起，我的本意是说??”等等诸如此类的话，之后继续你的演讲。马丁·路德·金发表《我有一个梦想》这一演说的时候也有过三次失误，但他并未理会这些过失，而观众始终关注的也只是他所要表达的思想内容。 像已备演讲一样，在即兴演讲部分你也要练习与观众保持眼神交流，避免有声停顿。你打磕巴、思索恰当词语的次数越少，那么你看起来就越加完美、自信。如果你能够有一个让观众听起来清楚、稳重的语速，在演讲的过程中始终保持沉着、冷静，那么你将有更大的机会赢得评委们的好感。
尽管比赛前你不可能知道即兴演讲的题目，但这并不意味着不到上场前你就无从准备。当你准备好参赛，就可以请指导教师给出一些例题，你来练习当场发表即兴演讲来作答。在演练的过程中，尤其要注意我们前面提出的所有建议。练习的初期阶段录下自己演讲的声音，以检查自己语言的逻辑性、清晰性、连贯性以及发音的准确性。在练习的后期，你可用摄像机录下自己的表现，确保自己看起来自信，始终保持眼神交流，避免分散注意力的手势或习惯动作。
下面我们给出一段非常好的即兴演讲的例子，是2002年比赛的冠军选手孙宁当时所作的演讲。他即兴演讲的题目是“假如你是中国第一名登月的宇航员，你可以在月球上留下三件物品，那么你会留下哪三件？” 谢谢!如果我是中国第一位登上月球的宇航员，我会带下列三件物品：首先，我要带一个玩具，更确切地说是一个小型的玩具熊猫。熊猫是我们中国的国宝。众所周知，我们中国的自然环境、生态环境以及自然气候是得天独厚的。大家也都知道四川是熊猫最佳的天然栖息地。当你看到熊猫那滑稽的外表，憨态可掬的举止，你会发现它有着温和的习性。它同其他物种相处和谐，和大自然和平共处，这些都是我们需要向大熊猫学习的。
其次，我会带一件手工艺品，那就是传统的中国绘画。我小的时候学过几年传统中国绘画，所以我希望这幅画是我画的。在我学画画的时候，我就知道留意画中蕴含的东西更为重要。在典型的中国绘画中你也可以看到一首诗——通常是用隽秀的中国书法书写而成，此外上面还会有一个印章。中国绘画通常是临摹秀丽的中国风景。
最后，我想带一张世界地图。也许你们中间有些人会感到很惊讶，为什么不是中国地图呢？从各方面而言，我知道自己是一个中国人，然而我也意识到了在这个世界联系日益密切的时代，我们还是世界的公民。我不能把我的视线仅仅局限在中国国界中，我要把目光放远，我也应该清楚我们国界以外的海洋和陆地也是广阔的。走出国门去了解它们对于我们来说是很重要的。我的讲话完了，谢谢! 上面一字不差就是孙宁当时演讲的原稿，你可能发现到他在措辞中犯了一些小错误，但整篇演讲内容清晰、思维连贯、组织有序，以至于没有人会注意到那些细小的错误。读这篇稿子的时候，请注意孙宁是如何一开始便明确他要带上月球的三件物品。之后，演讲的过程中，他又这样引出所选的三件物品： 首先，我要带一个玩具，更确切地说是一个小型的玩具熊猫。
其次，我会带一件手工艺品，那就是传统的中国绘画。
最后，我想带一张世界地图。
这样的结构组织简明、清晰。孙宁将三个主要观点阐述得清楚、简洁，在三个观点上分配了几乎平等的注意力。在整个演讲的过程中，他从没有徘徊不前或偏离主题。他给人的印象是一个很好地控制自己思维的自信的演讲者。的确，即使这篇演讲由一位母语为英语演讲者创造，也称得上是非常出色的。 当然，针对不同的题目要有不同的回答。但任何一位演讲者针对任何主题发表即兴演讲，其成功的基本要素都是一样的。如果你能牢记我们所讨论的成功要素进行练习，你将有更大的机会在即兴演讲中取得成功。
从辩论题目和作文题目看即兴演讲的解题范围 (1)1.13many teachers aign homework to students every day.do you think that daily homework is neceary for students? use specific reasons and details to support your answer. (2)1.14是否要在繁忙时间对繁忙路段课税 (3)1.19 agree or disagree: most people often let others make decisions for them rather than make decisions by themselves. (4)1.26speaking important or writing important? (5)2.3看电视比看书学的多 (6)3.3because people are too busy doing many things，they can do few things well. (7)3.4intodays world, the ability to cooperate well with others is more important than before.agree or not (8)3.10老师给学生自信比教专门知识更重要 (9)3.23你喜欢看严肃题材的电影还是商业题材的电影？ (10)4.21电影和电视［movies and television］对年轻人的行为方式［the way young people behavior］主要是消极的影响。给出理由。 (11)4.29there are so many events happening everyday in the world, we dont have to know (12)5.18it is better to spend money on something that lasts for a long time, such as an expensive piece of jewelry or spend on something that provides a short-term pleasure such as a vacation? (13)5.19教师是否应该获得跟doctors,lawyers,busine leaders一样的收入 (14)6.920years from now, people will have more leisure time篇2：即兴演讲题10例(大学生演讲) 即兴演讲题
1、百度董事长李彦宏说，我自己整个成长过程，其实是慢慢学会了欣赏自己。请以“欣赏自己”为题，联系自己的成长感悟做即兴演讲，时间为..分钟。
2、张爱玲女士曾经说过这样一句话：“对于三十岁以后的人来说，十年八年不过是指缝间的事；而对于年轻人而言，三年五年就可以是一生一世。”（选自《十八春》）请以此为话题进行即兴演讲，时间为..分钟。
3、生活里人们往往力求改变，以让人生向自己的目标更加靠近。“大多数人想要改变这个世界，但罕见有人想改造自己。”请以此为话题做即兴演讲，时间为..分钟。
4、请介绍你最崇敬最欣赏的一位名人的经历，并告诉我们从他的经历中学到了什么时间，为..分钟。 5 、美国天文学家洛厄尔曾说过：书籍远不只是书籍，它们就是生活，是过去岁月的精华，是人类生生死死的奥秘，是生命的本质与精髓——从这个意义上看，用一生去学习并不为过。又有云：只看自己感兴趣的书，何必上大学。请结合这两句话，以“我看大学生阅读”为题，做即兴演讲，时间为..分钟。
6、袁隆平大一时植物学65分英语93分，可他最终成为“杂交水稻之父”而不是英语教授或是翻译。温总理年轻时是从事地质研究的优秀工程师，现在却是万人敬仰、百姓眼中的好总理。人生处处充满机遇和不可预见性。请以此为中心思想，联系自己将如何应对未来的机遇和不可预见事件做即兴演讲，做即兴演讲，时间为..分钟。
7、《管子》中《泰誓》曰：“纣有臣亿万，惟亿万心；周有臣三千，惟一心。”“故纣以亿万心，武王以一心存。”这句话体现了“一心”，也就是团结协作的力量。当今企业在招聘人才时也是把“团队合作精神”列在重要的位置上,与“业务能力”“沟通能力”不分上下。请以此为出发点，时间为..分钟。
8、“我从来不是最有希望的候选人。一开始，没有太多资金，也没有得到太多的支持。我们的竞选活动并非诞生于华盛顿的高门华第之内，而是始于得梅因、康科德、查尔斯顿这些地方的普通民众家中。”这是美国总统奥巴马就任之后回首自己竞选之路的感慨。美国首位非洲裔平民总统奥巴马从底层奋斗的传奇经历激励了世界青年。请联系你的未来规划，谈谈你认为把握未来之路上需要具备哪些优良的品质和精神。
9、在追逐未来的过程中，一门名为“成功学”的新学科渐渐兴起，却少有人探讨“失败学”。人生的道路上，处处可能遇上不可磨灭的创伤。有句话却说：“每一种创伤，都是一种成熟。”您同意这种说法么？请以此为话题演讲做即兴演讲，时间为..分钟。
10、“玫瑰只是一种落叶蔷薇，钻石只是一种坚硬的稀有矿物质，巧克力也是一种高热量的食品——什么都不能代表爱情，除了一颗真正诚挚的心”，当今社会纷繁喧嚣，真诚变得尤为可贵。请谈谈你对“真诚”二字的认识，时间为..分钟。
