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- Many teenagers today own a smartphone. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
- Crime novels and TV series have become quite popular in recent years. What is your opinion about these crime dramas?
- Developing nations often require international assistance. Many believe that this assistance should be monetary, while some think practical help and advice would be more beneficial. Discuss both these views along with your opinion.
- Many consider automobiles to be the biggest source of pollution in urban areas, while some believe industries are responsible for it. Explain both views and provide your opinion.
- Many people believe individuals involved with creative arts should be financially supported by the government. Some others believe they should find separate resources. Discuss each of the views and give your opinion.
- Some believe success in life comes from hard work, dedication, and motivation, while many believe success depends on other factors like money and appearance. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.
- Many think that governments should fund programs in search of life on other planets. However, others believe governments should focus on unresolved issues on the planet. Provide your opinion and discuss both views.
- Many believe living in big cities comes with more advantages than residing in the countryside. Do you agree or disagree with this?
- The shopping habits of people depend more on their age group than on any other factors. Do you agree or disagree with this?
- More and more children and minors are becoming overweight in developed nations. Explain the causes and impacts of this issue.
- The internet is a great invention that brings a host of advantages for the world population. However, there are several issues in terms of security and control of personal data. Do you agree or disagree with this?
- Advertising prevents originality in people and makes them look the same and do the same. Do you agree or disagree with this?
- Parents today often tend to organize extra classes on weekends or even after school. Do you believe this is at all useful? Or do you think the education provided in school is sufficient?
- Some people believe that capital punishment should be done away with. Do you agree or disagree with this?
- The massive movement of people from agricultural areas to cities in search of employment can lead to serious problems in both places. What are the problems, and how can these be solved?
- International tourism has greatly benefited many places. However, there have been major concerns about its impact on the local environment and inhabitants. Do the negative impacts of international tourism outweigh the benefits?
- Some countries have recently passed laws to restrict the daily working hours of employees. Explain whether this will have a positive or negative impact.
- More and more people today are visiting extreme places such as Antarctica or the Sahara desert. What are the advantages or disadvantages of such travels?
- Social media is gradually replacing in-person face-to-face contact with many people worldwide. Do the benefits of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
- Shopping used to be a routine domestic task in the past. However, today, it has become more of a hobby. Is this a positive trend?
- Many people think that money is important to achieve happiness. What is the importance of money to happiness? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
- Money offered for postgraduate research is limited; as a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
- Each year, increasing numbers of students are deciding to move to a different country for higher education. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
- Some people say that individuals should change jobs during their working life often while others believe that doing the same job has advantages for individuals, companies, and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
- Governments should spend more on railroads than on roads. Agree or disagree?
- People need to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
- Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.
- Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?
- Some people say international sports events help in world peace. Do you agree or disagree?
- In certain countries, unemployment is so high that some have suggested children should stop their education after primary school to learn the skills necessary to join the workforce. Do you agree or disagree?
- Some movies are serious and designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
- Studies have shown that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so that they can get a job when they leave. Do you agree or disagree?
- Since not all children have a natural talent for language, not all of them should start learning a foreign language in primary school. Do you agree or disagree?
- In some countries, young people have become richer, healthier, and live longer, but they are less happy. What are the causes? What can be done to address this situation?
- Sometimes, companies choose people based on their personality rather than their skill set. Why do you think that is the case? What do you think is more important – personality or skills?
- Universities should develop methods to support students who come from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
- Scientists agree that many people are overeating junk food and it is damaging their common health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people to eat less junk food. Other people believe that education will not work. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
- Many doctors say that people in the modern world do not exercise enough. What are the causes for this? What are the solutions to this problem?
- In some countries, an increasing number of health problems arise as a result of eating too much fast food. Should the government impose a higher tax rate on fast food? Agree or disagree?
- Recreational drugs should be legalized and there should be no punishments for people who use them. To what extent do you agree?
- Some people believe that children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
- Some people say that instead of seeing the internet as a way of opening up new possibilities worldwide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
- Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
- The top priority of business is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
- Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking the time for education and constantly facing pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
- In many countries, people increasingly talk about money (How much they earn or how much they pay for things) in their daily conversations. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
- Do you think online classes are effective? Provide both sides’ arguments to support your opinion.
- Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
- Schools should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring and use films, TV, and computers instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
- The workplace nowadays is trying to employ an equal number of females and males. Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
- As more and more information is available online, the role of textbooks has become obsolete. Therefore, universities should replace traditional books with digital materials. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
- Nowadays, many governments budget money for the sports industry. Why do you think governments are funding sports so heavily? Do you think this is an appropriate investment?
- Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however, say that cooperation and teamwork skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
- Education and healthcare should be funded by the government and free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
- When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
- Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in universities in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society?
- Studying overseas has become more marketable and students face many difficulties. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
- Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while others think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
- Technology has caused the death of traditional skills and ways of life. It is pointless to ensure their survival. Do you agree or disagree?
- Finally, more and more work has to be done by machines. Do you think the positive effects of this development outweigh the negative effects on individuals and society?
- Schools should stop using books to teach and use films, TV, and computers in the classroom instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
- Today’s society provides people with various ways to lose weight, such as special diets or exercise regimes. Many people believe though that poor food and today’s lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
- 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?
- Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting a culture. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
- In some countries around the world, voting is compulsory. To what extent do you agree with the notion of compulsory voting?
- Overweight Children In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government should be responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
- In many countries, truancy is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
- Some people are of the view that industries and multinational companies, and not the government, should pay for the cost of ways to clean up the pollution they have created. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
- In some cultures, older people are valued most highly. In other cultures, youth is valued. Discuss both views and give your opinion as to which age is most valued.
- In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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