k in the same jobs for a lifetime; others say that they should
change the job at least once in their career.
95>In certain cultures old age is considered to be more
important while in others it is the opposite, children are thought
to be more important.
94>Some people think that spending a lot on wedding parties,
birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money.
Others, however, think that these are necessary for
individuals and the society.
93>Parents in jobs that require a lot of traveling have no time
for their family.
How does this affect the family and the
parents?
92>Some think that computer games are dangerous for children in
every way; while others think that computer games help children's
development.
91>Many university students live with their families while
others need to live away from home because their universities are
in different cities.
What are advantages and disadvantages
in both situations?
90>Some people say that for a hobby to be enjoyable it should be
difficult to a degree.
89>Nowadays children have too much freedom.
88>Most people prefer shopping in supermarkets to small shops or
local markets.
Is this a positive or negative
development?
87>Nowadays in many countries the proportion of older people is
higher than that of younger people.
Do you think this is a
positive or negative development?
86>Some people believe that children should be brought up in
cities. Others believe that countryside offers a better environment
for children.
Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
85>Many experts hold the opinion that the increasing demand for
oil and gas means people should should look for new sources of
energy for the future.
Others feel that the damage to the
land would be a major disadvantage of such search.
What is
your opinion?
84>Television has the biggest impact on our life because it is
the most popular way of getting information.
83>These days people pay more attention to artists (writers,
painters and so on) and give less importance to science and
technology.
82>Why do criminal programs and films on TV have become so
popular?
What are the reasons for it and the effect on the
society?
81>Many people say that companies and private tour operators
should pay the bills for cleaning up pollution, instead of the
government.
80>Some say young people should choose the career they want to
follow on their own.
Others on the contrary say that the
choice should be made by teachers and parents.
Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
79>Some people say that younger children should follow their
instincts and be allowed to behave as freely as they want, while
others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
78>In many countries prices of airplane tickets have dropped.
Is it a positive or negative development?
77>Our life has become more complex due modern technology.
Some think that we should do without modern technology and
live a simpler life.
76>Due to the new technologies and the internet, radio is going
to disappear in a few years.
75>Some think that developing countries should invite large
foreign companies to open offices and factories in order to help
their economy.
However, others feel that foreign companies
should be shut out, and instead the government should help the
local companies to contribute to the economic growth.
74>Employers now tend to prefer employees with good social
skills in addition to good qualifications.
Social skills
are getting more and more important compared to
qualifications.
73>Nowadays companies put more emphasis on social skills in the
recruitment process.
72>Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sports stars
even though they do not set a good example.
Do you think
this is a positive or negative development?
71>Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should
acquire enough training, while others say that teaching
capabilities can be developed on experience.
Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
70>Why do you think that artists like writers, musicians and
painters still have value in our society?
69>Some people believe that students work better if the teacher
is strict; others think it is better for students if the teacher
has a friendly approach.
Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
68>Economic growth helps to improve the standard of living.
However, some researchers show that people in developing
countries are happy with this trend, while people in developed
countries are not happy about it.
67>Nowadays both scientists and tourists can go to remote
natural environments such as the South Pole.
Do you think
the advantages of this development outweigh the
disadvantages?
66>Today food is traveling thousands of kilometers from where it
is produced.
Is this a positive or negative trend?
65>Public transport could be made free of charge.
Are
there more advantages or disadvantages to this change
64>Richness is an important factor in helping people.
63>Some people think that advertising is good for economy;
others say it can cause people to desire something unnecessary or
completely useless.
What is your opinion?
62>Nowadays people spend too much money on clothes, hairstyles
and beauty products.
Some say it is a necessity while
others think this is a waste of money.
Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
61>Some people prefer planning for the future while others think
we should focus on the present.
60>People aim to achieve the balance between their work and
lives, but few people achieve it.
What are the causes of
the problem? How to overcome the problem.
59>The aging populations of some developed countries are going
to cause social and economic problems in the future, especially for
the younger generation.
58>Full-time university students need to spend a lot of time on
studying, but it is essential to get involved in other
activities.
57>Many countries are paying attention to environmental
problems, but the attention is not making environmental situations
better.
56>The development of modern technology has made people's life
more complex and stressful, so people should choose to have a
simple and easy life without using technology.
55>Some people think that spreading multinational companies and
the increasing globalization produce positive effects to
everyone.
54>Many shops work 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Some
people see it as a good idea, while others think that this is a bad
idea.
Discuss both sides.
53>Some people think that young people should follow traditions
of their society while others think that young people should be
free to behave as individuals.
52>Are famous people treated fairly by the media? Should they be
given more privacy, or the price of their fame an invasion into
their private lives?
51>Some people think that to have a successful life you have to
have a university education, while others think that it is not that
important.
50>Some people believe that a staff who has been working for
long time in the company should be promoted to the senior level.
What is your opinion about this matter?
49>Developments in technology have caused environmental
problems.
Some say this can be solved by living a simple
life.
Others think that technology can solve these
problems.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
48>Often new commercial centers are planed with respect to green
areas and sport facilities.
Do you agree or disagree with
this statement? Why?
47>Some argue that teaching students of different abilities in
one classroom is not beneficial.
Discuss and give your
opinion.
46>These days people often feel stressed.
What are the
reasons for stress in people's lives? What are the solutions?
45>Several languages die every year.
Many people feel
this is a positive trend and that a world with fewer languages
promote harmony and understanding between people.
Analyze
both sides of this argument and provide your opinion.
44>News is a source of knowledge about the world.
How
much can we trust the journalists? What are the qualities of a good
journalist should have?
43>Nowadays a growing throw-away culture causes people to throw
away their goods and replace them with new, latest technology ones
available on the market.
Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of culture for our society.
42>Even though developing countries receive financial help,
poverty is still an issue.
Some say they should be
receiving other kind of help to eliminate poverty.
To what
extent do you agree or disagree? Give examples and suggest what
other form of help can be offered.
41>Every year rare languages disappear from the world.
Some people say this is not important because it is better to have
fewer languages.
To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
40>In many countries crime is increasing.
What are the
main reasons for this? What can be done to improve the situation?
Support your position with relevant examples and include your own
experience.
39>In the past people wore their traditional clothes and
followed their culture.
These days people wear similar
clothes and look very similar to one another.
Do you think
this is positive or negative development?
38>Many people believe that teachers should teach students how
to judge right from wrong and how to behave, while others think
they should just teach academic subjects.
What is your
opinion?
37>Some say that public health is important and there should be
more sports facilities.
Others say that they have small
impact on individuals.
Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
36>Job satisfaction is far less important than job security in
the modern workplace.
Do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
35>Reducing the global environmental damage should be handled by
the governments rather than individuals
Discuss both views
and include your own opinion.
34>Some people believe that keeping pets is beneficial while
others believe it is a bad idea.
Discuss both views and
include your own opinion.
33>Some people believe that universities are producing more
graduates than needed, and that less emphasis should be placed on
university education.
Others are of a different opinion.
Discuss both views and include your own opinion.
32>Television has changed the quality of life for the ordinary
person. Do you agree or disagree?
31>Environmental pollution is a serious issue and it is
important to take steps on an individual level to reduce it.
But now, since it is becoming an international issue, it is
time to take environmental protection to a higher level.
To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
30>Many old cities around the world are going through major
process of modernization.
What are the advantages and
disadvantages of modernization?
29>Theoretical subjects like mathematics, philosophy, and
economics should be removed from the university education, whereas
most of the students are interested in taking practical subjects
such as computer engineering and so on.
Do you agree or
disagree with statement?
28>People in former times used to be more dependent on one
another, whereas nowadays they lead a more independent life.
Do you agree or disagree?
27>International sporting events are a cause of concern to the
hosting country.
Do you agree or disagree?
26>Most children spend a lot of time watching TV shows and
playing computer games.
Should parents limit the time spent
in front of the TV or PC for them?
Give your opinion.
25>Nowadays TV news show a lot of disaster scenes and violence.
What effects on individuals and society in general can this
have?
24>Some countries are providing general education in secondary
schools, while others are teaching skills specific to a future
career.
Which type of education would be a better choice
these days, in your opinion?
23>Nowadays families spend little time doing things together.
What are the reasons that parents spend less time with
their children? Explain the positive and negative effects of this
development. Give examples from your knowledge and
experience.
22>The number of older people is increasing.
What are
the advantages and disadvantages of this?
21>Nowadays some secondary schools give children general
education in a range of traditional disciplines, while others claim
to be more specialized and pay attention to some particular
classes, excluding some general ones.
Which of two school
types is better for children and why?
20>Some say that artists--musicians, writers, painters--should
be supported by the government.
Others think it would be a
waster of money.
Discuss both arguments and give your
opinion.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
19>Some think that news and the media have too much influence on
people's lives.
Is it a negative or positive
development?
18>In the past lecturers could teach a certain number of
students in one lecture hall.
With the development of new
technology it is hard to justify the reason to participate in the
lecture physically and not via the Internet.
Do you agree
or disagree with this statement? What is your personal
opinion?
17>In some countries, grandparents play a significant role in
bringing up children.
Is it good or bad?
16>In the last century, the first man walking on the moon said:
'It is a giant step for mankind.' However, some people think it
makes little difference to our daily lives.
To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
15>Some people think that schools are merely turning children
into good citizens and workers, rather than benefitting them as
individuals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
14>Some people believe that advertisements targeting children
may have negative effects on them, and suggest banning such
advertisements as a solution.
To what extent do you agree
or disagree?
13>Parents often buy their children many toys.
What are
the advantages and disadvantages having a large number of toys? Use
examples from your knowledge and experience?
12>Many people watch foreign films first, before locally
produced films.
Why is that so? If the government in your
country decides to invest in the film industry, will you support
them to do so and why? Include your experience in the essay.
11>There is an increase in violence in society because police
officers carry guns.
To what an extent do you agree or
disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from
your personal experience.
10>Many students take a year off in order to work before they go
to college or university.
Do you think this has more
advantages than disadvantages?
09>All high or secondary school students should be taught how to
manage money, because it is an important life skill.
Do you
agree or disagree?
08>Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous
sports.
Others claim that they should have freedom to
choose their favorite activities.
To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
07>Nowadays we see an increase in social problems involving
teenagers.
Many people believe that it is because parents
spend more time at work and less time with their children.
Do you agree or disagree?
06>There is a trend in some countries to get married at an older
age and also to have their own children later in life.
Is
this a positive or negative development?
05>Nowadays, many countries have advanced science and new
technologies.
There are also many artists, such as painters
and writers.
In your opinion, what things can art tell us
about life that science cannot?
Give reasons and
examples.
04>Some think that giving a weekly allowance to children will
help them to face less problems when they are adults.
Do
you agree or disagree?
03>Today many people tend to move to another country or a
different region of the same country after retirement.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such move.
02>In most parts of the world people are living longer.
What are the possible causes of this situation?
Is this a
negative or positive development?
01>Early technological developments brought more benefits and
changes to people to people's life than the recent technological
developments.
To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
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