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Some say that children should be taught at school to recycling and avoid waste. Others say they should learn this at home.
Discuss both views and give your opinion
Children need to learn the differences between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Now a days many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. Do you agree with this?
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today.
What are the causes of global warming ?
And what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machines are now able to do the work which people used to perform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree ? ( In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on other planets to live on, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time and have health problems as a result. Why do so many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Many university graduates cannot find a job in their chosen profession. what factors may have caused this situation and what , in your opinion , should be done about it ?
Many university graduates cannot find a job in their chosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it ?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and work of arts by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every yong person how to be a good parent
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent
In most countries around the world, children begin learning the English language at school from the primary level.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of teaching the English language to children at an early age?
Some people say that due to the growing number of unfit and overweight people sport should be made compulsory in all educational establishments. Others claim that only voluntary decision to do sport helps people to be fit, but compulsory physical education embarrasses and turns away students who don't like sport.
Give your opinion and support it with relevant examples.
Some people believe that cell phones should be for personal use only; others, however, feel that cell phones should be used mostly for work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Both governments and individuals are spending vast amounts of money protecting animals and their habitat. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in the society such as poverty and health care. To what extent do you agree?
In a number of countries some people think it is a necessary to spend large sums of money of constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The personal information of many individuals is held by large companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that music is good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do u agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gym and other sport clubs, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Consider the argument from both aspect of this possible debate and reach a conclusion
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.
Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Do you think that technological advancement has brought more harm than good? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
What technologies did you use to help you in your studies? Describe how it has helped you. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
The reason that most individuals are in debt is due to the overuse and irresponsible use of credit cards. Banks should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debts.
To what extent do you agree with this?
Learning to manage money is one of the key aspects of adult life. How in your view can individuals best learn to manage their money?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas are the main source of many countries. However some nations are using alternative energy such as wind power and solar power. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
Some people think computers and the Internet are important in children's study, but others think students can learn more effectively in schools and with teachers.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in.
What are the reasons for this?
How can people research this?
Some people believe that it is essential to include Physical Education classes in the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spend on more academic subjects.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and on public transport.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays an increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their life. Is this a positive or a negative development?
It is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our lives. How could robots be used in the future? Will this development be a positive or a negative development.
Some people think it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, while others think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because the information can be seen on TV and on the Internet. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Many university graduates cannot find a job in their chosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it ?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The free movement of goods across national borders has long been a controversial issue. Some people argue that it is necessary for economic growth, while others claim that it damages local industries.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think money spent on developing technology for space exploration is not justified. However, there are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed study subjects that will be useful in the future, such those related to science and technology.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. others believe that money should spend on improving existing public transport.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that travelling is a valuable experience; others say it is a waste of time and money.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep.
What problems can lack of sleep cause?
What can be done about lack of sleep?
Increasingly, many young people are deciding to work or study in other countries.
What are the causes of this phenomenon?
Do you think it is a positive or negative situation?
Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student's home country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In some parts of the world, the rate of divorce has increased dramatically over the past few decades.
Explain some possible reasons for this problem and suggest some solutions.
More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in a foreign country
Do the benefits of studying abroad outweigh the drawbacks?
Some people believe that it is wrong to keep animals in zoos, while others think that zoos are both entertaining and ecologically important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphones and computers.
What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions?
Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Everyone deserves to be educated. It's unfair that intelligent people are not admitted to private universities because of their financial background. University education should be free for everyone.
Do you agree or disagree?
Provide relevant examples if necessary.
At the present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of older people. do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world’s meat consumption? What kinds of problem such measures cause?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree ? ( In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on other planets to live on, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? )
Many people believe that women make better parents than men and this is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as woman at parenting. Do you agree?
Some people say that individuals who make a lot of money are the most successful. Others think that those who contribute to society like scientists and teachers are more successful.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that young generation should follow traditions of their society; others,
however, believe that young people should be free to make their own choice as individuals.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
young people who commit serious crimes such as robbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree/ disagree ?
Some people think it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
ome people think it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Opinion
In some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Space travel to the Moon is often cited as one giant leap for mankind. Yet some people argue that this achievement made little differenct to our daily lives. What is your opinion?
Women are better at childcare than men therefore they should focus more on raising children and less on their working life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Topic: In the future, all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that increase in communication usage of computers and mobile phones by young people has had a negative effect on reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will be no longer necessary because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that universities should only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries today insufficient respect is shown to older people.
What do you think may be the reasons for this?
What problems might this cause in society?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?(Advantages and disadvantages)
Space travel to the Moon is often cited as one giant leap for mankind.
Yet some people argue that this achievement made little difference to our daily lives. What is your opinion?
Today more people are overweight than ever before.
What is your opinion are the primary causes of this?
What measures can be taken to overcome this epidemic?
Some people say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Young people who commit serious crimes such as robbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that computer skills should be added to primary subjects such as reading, writing, and math in elementary schools. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is that it gives a person the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree?
It is better for the students to live away from the home during their university studies rather than staying with their parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in Zoos. However, others believe that there are good reasons to have Zoos in the 21st century.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Technological development in earlier times brought more changes to the life of ordinary people then recent technological development have brought? Do you agree or disagree?
AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE PAPILATION of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.
do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people consider sports to be their career in the society. For others, it is mostly a workout to stay fit.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first few months after the birth of their baby. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?