1. Some people give more importance to artists (painter, writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you think?
Do people prefer arts to technology in your view?
2. Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?
1. Some people believe that countries should invite foreign companies to open their brunches, offices and factories in order to develop their economies. Others think countries should invest in their own companies instead.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Include your personal opinion and
examples based on your own experience.
1. Some people believe that a vertical city in which people work and live in tall buildings is a good idea. Others say that horizontal living is better.
Discuss both views and express your opinion.
2. Living in big cities has a negative effect on people's health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
1. In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes.
Is it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people's behavior?
2. Modern lifestyle has made it harder for people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
What are the causes of this situation? Suggest what can be done by the government and large organizations to improve it.
1. Young people who commit serious crimes such as robbery or violent attacks should be punished in the same way as adults who commit the same crimes.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Some people think that teenagers who commit crimes should be treated the same way as adult criminals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
1. Some people say that history has nothing to teach us. Others, however, believe that to understand the present, we must learn from the past.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
1. Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity and gas), such as using energy for shorter periods of time in the workplace and not using electricity/gas one day a week.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
1. Nowadays there is a trend of rapid increase in already excessive use of natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water.
What dangers does it bring? What are the possible solutions to address these issues?
2. Developments in technology have brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
1. Nowadays, many families move overseas for job opportunities. Some people think this is beneficial for the children of these families, while others think children will find it difficult.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Some people hold the opinion that children should obey certain rules made by teachers and parents. Others, however, feel that these rules will only limit children's growth and impact their adult life later.
Discuss both opinions and provide your own view.
1. Some people think that governments should provide subsidies to farmers to produce cheap healthy food. Others think that governments should tax companies producing unhealthy foods.
Give your own opinion and examples.
2. In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world.
To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?
1. Governments should focus their spending on public services rather than on art such as Music and Painting.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. People living in big cities face many problems today.
What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?
