Dear All,
I can’t forget the marvelous and exciting discussion on “Debating” hosted by Carol last year. I would like to hold another debate next Wed. and there are ten issues below to choose from. The rules of debating are the same as last time.
Debating Rules
Follow a plan when debating. Each team delivers their opening statement. Start with the pro team.
. Q&A period: two teams take turns asking questions about each other's argument.
. Challenge: after Q&A each team can make a/an "challenge" or "attack" in which they point out all the flaws in their opponent's argument.
. Judges questions: the judges can ask either group any questions they want.
. Rebuttal/closing statement: after the challenge, adjust your argument and summarize your key points. Start with the con team.
Be careful when judging:
. Listen carefully and take notes. Compare the two teams and see if they answer each other's questions.
. Be impartial. Try to decide which team is more CONVINCING. Don't just vote for the point of view you agree with
Hints:
. Plan what you are going to say. Your team's time will go very quickly.
. Don't worry if you disagree with the point of view you are arguing for. You can learn a lot by arguing for the opposite of what you believe.
Debating issues: (You can find some information for these ten issues from the website links below.)
1.Prostitution
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=25
Should prostitution be legalised ? Do the benefits of legalisation or decriminalization outweigh the possible dangers?
2.Mobile Telephones, Banning of Use in Cars
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=171
Should drivers be prohibited from using mobile ‘phones?
3.Alcohol
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=107
Should the sale and consumption of alcohol – the world’s favourite drug – be further restricted, or even banned?
4.Condoms in Schools
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=235
Should publicly supported education programs include the distribution of condoms?
5.Smoking
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=16
Should there be further restrictions on the advertising, selling, and smoking of tobacco? Should it be banned?
6.Gay Marriages
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=63
Should homosexual couples be allowed to marry?
7.Animal Experimentation
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=7
Is it morally acceptable to experiment on non-human animals to develop products and medicines that benefit human beings?
8.Single-Sex Schools
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=105
Do boys and girls benefit more from being taught together or separately?
9.Overpopulation and Contraception
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=37
Is there a global crisis of overpopulation? Is so, is increased use of contraception the solution?
10.School Uniform
http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=59
Should schools require their students to wear a school uniform?
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!
Debating II (4/21)
Apologize first
Debate is definitely a good way to practice English. Hope everyone can have fun on Wed. By the way, I just learned that Tiffany is coming on Sat., so am I allowed to drop by?
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