1.
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from
academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these
pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
2.
Some people believe they should keep all the money
they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
3.
Some people think that cultural traditions may
be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists.
Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both
sides and give your opinion.
4.
Some people believe that reading stories from a
book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
5.
In many parts of the world, children have more
freedom than in the past. Is this a positive or a negative development?
6.
Because of the global economy, many goods
including what we use as daily basic produced by other counties have to be
transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?
7.
Environmental problems are too big for
individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have
reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an
international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
8.
People are surrounded by advertising, which has
an increasing effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effects of this
outweigh the negative effects?
9.
Many people believe that today there is a
general increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others. What
might have caused this situation? How to improve it?
10.
Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for
most large companies. However, some people think that interview is not a
reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11.
In some countries, fast food restaurants and
supermarkets give money to schools to promote their products. Do you think this
is a positive or negative development?
12.
Some people believe that young people know about
international pop and movie stars but know very less about famous people from
the history in their own country. Why is this? How to create more interest in
young people to gain more knowledge about their own famous people from history.
13.
Now a lot of people in college are doing
academic study. We should encourage them to learn vocational skill (like
plumbers and electricians). Do you agree or disagree?
14.
In most of the societies, the role of mother and
father differs. What are the causes of this difference? What will be the
parental roles in future?
15.
If children behave badly should their parents
take responsibility and also be punished? State your answer and give your
reasons.
16.
Some people say that industrial growth is
necessary to solve poverty, but some other people argue that industrial growth
is creating environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
17.
Many people use distance-learning programs to
study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much
as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
18.
Government needs financial support to encourage
the development of sport and art for school students, rather than the general
public to spend money to support professional sports, art events.
19.
Now the machine is very complex, a lot of
difficult work to be automated. Machine automation development pros and cons?
20.
Newspapers have influenced people’s ideas and
opinions. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative
situation?
21.
As economy develops, people get richer. Studies
show that people in developing countries feel happier than before, while people
in developed countries feel less happy. Why do you think it is? What lessons
can we learn from it?
22.
People are encouraged to get rid of things in
order to get the newest fashion and the latest technology. Do the disadvantages
of a throwaway society outweigh the economic advantages?
23.
Once children start school, teachers have more
influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
24.
Differences between countries are barely evident
these days. Everyone in the world is wearing the same brands and watching the
same TV channels and movies. Do you think it is a positive or a negative
development?
25.
Some people believe that air travel should be
restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world's fuel
resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
26.
Some students take one year off between
finishing school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you
think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
27.
Some people say that every human being can
create art (e.g. painting), others think only the people born with the ability
can create art Discuss both views and give your opinion
28.
As we are facing more and more problems, which
affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are
becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
29.
Some people say that playing computer games is
bad for children, whereas others say that it has positive effects on the way
children develop. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
30.
Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using
a pen, pencil or brush. What are the reasons. Is this a positive or negative
development?
31.
Students today can access information online, so
libraries are not necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
32.
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
33.
Celebrities complain about the way media
publicize their private lives. Some people say should accept it as part of
their fame. Do you agree or disagree?
34.
Most employers nowadays put increasing emphasis
on social skills. Some people believe that social skills are important in
addition to good qualifications for job success. To what extent, do you agree
or disagree?
35.
Recent advancements in technology have made the
TV screen so live that people don’t feel to go for any live performance (e.g.
live shows or concerts). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
36.
Some children find some subjects such as
mathematics and philosophy too difficult to learn, so some people argue that
those subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
37.
Some people believe that teenagers should
concentrate on all school subjects. But, others believe that teenagers should
focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interest.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
38.
Many different countries have most shops and
products as the same. Some consider it a positive development, whereas others
consider it negative. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
39.
In some parts of the world, it is becoming
increasingly popular to try to find out about the history of your family. Why
do people do this? Is this a negative or positive development?
40.
Everyone should become vegetarian because they
do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
41.
Some people believe that success in life depends
on hard work and determination, while others believe that other factors like
money and personal appearance are important. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
42.
Some teachers think that international student
exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its
advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
43.
Animals are in danger of extinction. Some people
say that we should protect only those animals, which are useful to humans. Do
you agree or disagree?
44.
Many people are afraid to leave their home
because of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent
crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. What is
your view?
45.
The best way to solve the world’s environmental
problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement?
46.
Some people think that universities should provide
graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace in the future.
Others think the true function of a university is to provide access to
knowledge for its own sake. What do you think are the main functions of a
university?
47.
Some people think that the government should
provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and
poets, etc. However, other people think that is a waste of money. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
48.
Some people think that government should not
give international aid since they have disadvantaged people like unemployed and
homeless in their own country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
49.
International travel makes people prejudiced
rather than broad-minded. What are its causes and what measures can be taken to
solve this problem?
50.
Rich countries often give financial aid to poor
countries, but it does not solve the poverty, so rich countries should give
other types of help to the poor countries rather than the financial aid. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
51.
Some people who have been in prison become good
citizens later. Some people think that they are the best people to talk to
school students about the danger of committing a crime. Do you agree or
disagree?
52.
The food travels thousands of miles from farm to
consumer. Some people think it would be better to our environment and economy
if people only ate local produced food. What extent do the advantages outweigh
disadvantages?
53.
The natural resources such as oil, forests and
fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it
cause? How can we solve these problems?
54.
The most important decision that young people
have to follow is what career to choose. Do you agree or disagree?
55.
Most of our information comes from the Internet
nowadays. Some people say that a large part of the information we get is
incorrect. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
56.
As well as making money, businesses should also
have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?
57.
People have to spend more and more time to
travel from their homes for jobs and study. What are the reasons? How can we
solve this problem?
58.
The main purpose of public libraries is to
provide books and they shouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on
providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs.
To what extent do you agree or disagree.
59.
Many people think young people should follow
traditions, others argue that young people should be free to be individuals.
Discuss both views.
60.
Some people say that the government should give
priority to health care whereas others say they should spend on other important
priorities. Discuss both views and give your opinion
61.
Government spends much money for education. More
money should be spent on free-time activities. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
62.
Some people say that in our modern age it is
unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
63.
Some people believe that countries should invite
foreign companies to open their branches, 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.
64.
Advertising discourages people from being
different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same.
Do you agree or disagree?
65.
It is suggested that all young adults should
undertake a period of unpaid work, helping people in the community. Does it
bring more benefits or drawbacks to the young people?
66.
There are social, medical and technical problems
associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree
that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones?
67.
Some people think that government should
subsidize food and vegetables to make a healthy food cheaper. Others argue that
tax should be set on unhealthy food. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
68.
Many people nowadays do not feel safe either when
they are at home or go out. What are the reasons and what can be done to solve
this problem?
69.
People think it is more important to plant trees
in towns and cities than to build more houses. Do you agree or disagree?
70.
In many countries traditional foods are being
replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both
families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
71.
In recent years, the number of crimes committed
by teenagers in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this
issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.
72.
Individual greed and selfishness has been the
basis of the 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?
73.
University students often focus on one subject.
However, some people think that universities should encourage students to learn
a range of other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
74.
As transport and accommodation problems are
increasing in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move
to rural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
75.
Students should pay their full university fees
themselves as they benefit from having university studies and not the society
as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
76.
After completing high school and before going to
college or university, some students take a year off either to work or travel.
What do you think is better – travelling or working. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of both approaches
77.
Some people argue that companies and private
individuals, rather than governments, should pay the bill of pollution. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
78.
In the past, lectures were used as a way of
teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of technology
for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
79.
Most countries believe that international
tourism has harmful effects. Why do they think so? How to change their views?
80.
Some people think computer and Internet are
important in children's study, but others think students can learn effectively
in schools and with teachers. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
81.
In the last century when a human astronaut first
arrived on the Moon he said: "It is a big step for mankind". But some
people think it makes little difference to our daily life. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
82.
In some countries around the world men and women
are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development?
What are the effects on society and family life?
83.
In some countries the number of people using
bikes as main transport mode is decreasing, even though it is so beneficial.
Why this is so? How people can be encouraged to use more bicycles?
84.
Some people believe that the radio is the best
way to get news, while others believe that TV is better for this purpose.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
85.
All over the world, people watch foreign films
much more than locally produced films. Why? Should the government provide
financial support to local film industries?
86.
Nowadays education quality is very low. Some
people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticize their
teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and
discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides.
87.
Governments should focus their spending on
public services rather than on arts such as Music and Painting. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
88.
The number of TV programs is growing day by day.
Some people say that it is good as it gives people more choices, while others
say it affects the quality of TV programs. Discuss both and give your opinion.
89.
Figures show that some countries have an
everincreasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. What do
you think are the current and future effects of this trend for those countries?
90.
In some countries, more and more adults are
living with their parents after graduating from college, university, or even
after finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
91.
How important is it for individuals and
countries to think about the future, rather than to focus on the present?
92.
Young people who commit serious crimes should be
punished in the same way as adults. Do you agree or disagree?
93.
News media is important in our society. Why is
it so important? Do you think its influence is generally positive or negative?
94.
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.
95.
Some people say that schools should reward
students who show the best academic results, while others believe that it is
more important to reward students who show improvements. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion.
96.
Some people believe that studying literature is
important for individual character building while others think it is a waste of
time. Discuss both points of view and provide your own opinion.
97.
Nowadays, older people who need employment have
to compete with younger people. What problems does this cause and what are the
solutions.
98.
Some people say the most important thing about
being rich is that it gives you the opportunity to give back or help the poor.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for
your answer.
99.
Some people think that increasing communication
usage of computers and mobile phones by young people has had a negative effect
on their reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
100.
Some people think history has nothing or little
to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better
understand the present. Please discuss the two views.
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