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No. 1 Background: The growing popularity of WeChat among young people has triggered a heated debate. Some people say WeChat keeps us connected while some people argue it fosters loneliness. Question: Does WeChat make us feel lonely or keep us connected? For side: WeChat can make us feel lonely. Against side: WeChat can keep us connected? No. 2 Background: Dancing in public squares is popular across China, but some people complain that the dancing produces too much noise and is a constant irritant to nearby residents. They propose that square dancing should be stopped in public squares. Question: Should square dancing be stopped in public places? For side: Square dancing should be stopped in public places. Against side: Square dancing should not be stopped in public places. No. 3 Background: A recent survey conducted on the role of technology in education?comprised of 30,000 students?has just been released, and most students really wish they could use their phones in class. Question: Should students be allowed to use cell phones during class? For side: Students should be allowed to use cell phones during class. Against side: Students should not be allowed to use cell phones during class. No. 4 Background: Beijing Vice Mayor said last November that the city would look into the feasibility of adopting an odd-even car plate system, in which cars will be permitted to hit the roads on alternate days depending on whether their number plates end in odd or even numbers. Question: Should odd-even number car restrictions be made permanent? For side: Odd-even number car restrictions should be made permanent. Against side: Odd-even number car restrictions should not be made permanent. 决赛 Final—Debate