1. Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government, while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (Government)
2. Some people think that old buildings should be knocked down and give way to modern buildings.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Society)
3. Some people believe governments should spend money in saving languages of few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Culture)
4. Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Technology)
5. It is not necessary for people to travel to other places to learn about the culture. We can learn as much as from books, films, and the Internet.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Culture)
6. Some people prefer to have temporary jobs, which means they only work a few months in a year and use the rest of the time to do what they want.
What is your opinion? (Job)
7. Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have a long working time.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Work)
8. Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others, however, believe that these problems cannot be solved if individuals do not take actions.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (Environment)
9. With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched natural places.
Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of damaging such areas? (Surroundings)
10. Developments in science and technology have caused environmental problems. Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (Environment)
11. Many animal species in the world are becoming extinct nowadays. Some people say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out, while others say we should concentrate more on problems of human beings.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Environment)
12. Some people think that language should be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Culture)
13. The spread of multinational companies and the increase of globalization produces positive effects for everyone.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? (International)
14. Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Society)
15. Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom.
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? (Education)
