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1. Individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respect for the family and the local community in order to create a better world to live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? ( Social )
2. Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( Education )
3. We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we cannot trust the journalist.
What do you think?
What qualities do you think a successful journalist should have? ( Media )
4. Some people think that governments should only focus their spending on public services, and they claim that spending on arts is a waste of money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? ( Government )
5. We are surrounded by all kinds of advertising, which significantly influence our lives.
Do the positive effects of advertising outweigh its negative effects? ( Advertising )
6. Many countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major sports competitions such as the Olympics, football world cup etc. Some people think that it would be better to spend this money to encourage children to take part in sports in a young age.
7. Some people believe that everyone has the right to receive university education, so the government should make it free to all people regardless of their financial background.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? ( Education )
8. Since money for postgraduate research is limited, some people think financial support from the government should be only provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects.
9. In some countries, young people are not only richer but also safer and healthier than ever before. However, they are less happy.
What do you think are the causes of this?
What solutions can you suggest? ( Society )
10. Some people think personal happiness is closely related to economic success, while others believe that it depends on other factors.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( Society )
11. Many countries now have people from different cultures and ethnic groups.
What is the reason for this?
Is it a positive or negative development? ( Culture )
12. People today can shop, work and communicate with others via the Internet instead of face-to-face communication.
Is it a positive or negative development? ( Technology )
13. In some countries, many people choose to educate children at home by themselves instead of sending them to school.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? ( Education )
14. Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside.
To what extent do you agree with this opinion?( Society )
15. Some people think that the arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve quality of people's life, so government should spend money on other areas.
Do you agree or disagree? ( Culture )
16. In many countries, people like to eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages? ( Healthy )
17. Children are experiencing increasing educational, social and commercial pressures.
What are the causes?
What measures do you think can be taken to reduce them? ( Education )
18. Many people today prefer socializing online to spending time with friends in local community.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? ( Society )
19 . More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items.
What are the reasons?
Do you think it is a positive or negative development? ( Society )
20. The young people in the workforce are changing their jobs or careers every few years.
What do you think are the reasons? ( Job )
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December 2022.
More and more people today are drinking sugar based drinks.
Why is this happening?
What measures can be taken to reverse this trend?
Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society.
Many people today would argue that cinemas are becoming irrelevant due to new streaming services.
Some people believe that it is important to spend a lot of money on family celebrations, while others think it is a waste of money.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that children of all ages should have extra responsibilities outside of their formal education, such as helping at home or at work. Others believe that, outside of school, children should be free to enjoy their lives.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
November 2022
Some people think that educational qualifications are important to success in life. Others believe that this is not the only way to become successful.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In recent decades wildlife populations and plant species have suffered a global decline.
What are the reasons for this?
What are some possible solutions?
Some people feel that punishment should focus more on rehabilitation instead of long prison terms. Others feel prison terms are important for social stability.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many teenagers have a celebrity who they follow as a role model. Some people think this is not a good idea, because celebrities often set a bad example.
Do you agree or disagree?
Learning at university would be more effective if men and women were educated separately.
Many young people today like to copy the behaviour and clothes of famous people.
Why might this be the case?
What problems can it cause?
October 2022
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles.
Many people these days move to other countries to live. Some people feel these people should try to assimilate completely to the country where they have moved to, while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way than in the past.
Why is this the case?
Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Some people today argue that countries should interfere less in the affairs of other nations.
The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives.
What causes the everyday noise that many people face?
What can be done about it?
The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress.
Advanced technology has brought many beneficial changes to the world. However, some old people today struggle with the use of technologies such as mobile phones and the Internet.
How can the elderly benefit from using advanced technologies?
How can the elderly be encouraged to use consumer electronics more often?
September 2022
Many first-year university students discover after they have started their course that their chosen subjects do not suit them.
Why does this happen?
What can be done to ensure that students can choose a suitable subject?
Some people think that robots are very important to human's future development, while others believe they are dangerous and negatively affect society.
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken face-to-face at a college or university.
The managers of most organisations tend to be older people. However, some people argue that younger people make better managers.
Some people believe that one of the best ways to solve environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles.
Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think that the children's parents should be punished instead.
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies.
Many parents these days work in other countries and they take their families with them to live their
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people believe that having car-free days in cities is an effective way to reduce air pollution. However, others argue that there are other ways that are more effective.
August 2022
The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.
Why does it cause damage?
What can be done to solve this problem?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills.
In many countries, people now wear western clothes such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think visual images, such as photographs and videos, can most accurately inform people about a news story. Others believe they are not reliable sources of information.
Young people committing crimes should be treated the same as adults by the authorities.
These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on themselves (for example on holidays) rather than save money for their children .
Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think international events such as the Olympic Games are important and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that they are a waste of money as the money could be spent elsewhere on more important issues.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.
In today's world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger.
It is important for people to take risks, in both their professional lives and personal lives.
Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
In most countries fast food is becoming cheaper and more available to everyone.
Do you think that advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
It is more important for school children to learn about their local history rather than world history.
More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses.
Why is this?
Who benefits more from this, the communities or these young people?
Nowadays many people prefer to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people feel that equality between the genders has already been achieved while others feel there is considerable progress to be made.
Prison is the common way most countries try to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide the public with a better education.
Some people believe using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think the traditional method (making photo albums, writing diaries) is better.
As major cities around the world are growing, so are their problems.
What are these problems for young people living in cities?
What are possible solutions for these problems?
Some people believe that the experiences children have before they go to school will have the greatest effect on their future life. Others argue that experiences gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence.
Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Some people think it is a better to leave their home country to improve their work and living opportunities, while others think staying in their own country is a better choice.
Boxing is a blood sport which often results in physical injury. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Some people claim this is unfair as parents feel under pressure to buy these kinds of things for their children.
In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses to earn a living for the family.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more and more people from different cities are spending more time away from their families.
What are the possible reasons this this?
What could be the effects on the people themselves and their families?
February 2022
Farming is the backbone of every country but nowadays many youngsters hesitate to enter in this profession.
Why is this the case and what can be done to avoid it?
Some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to protect wild animals and birds.
Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced.
Some people believe that violence in the media, such as in television programs and films, directly results in violent behaviour.
Some people think the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals.
January 2022
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticisms to their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom.
Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow an exercise routine.
Why do you think this happens?
How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?
Today family members eat fewer meals together.
Is this a positive or negative trend?
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always good.
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