Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18 is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that young people should be encouraged to leave home when they become adults while others claim it would be better to remain with their family. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certains talents, for instance for sports or music, and other are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musicians. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Health experts claim that walking is known to be beneficial to health. However, people are walking less on a daily basis. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to encourage people to walk more again?
Many countries aim to improve their living standards by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
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 sports help people to be fit, but compulsory physical education embarrasses and turns away students who don't like sport. give your opinion.
Some people believe that research into family history is useful for the next generations, while others claim that present and future are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below displays the projected costings over the next five years in US dollars for three environmental projects aimed at sustainable forestry.
Some people say that all popular TV programmes should aim to educate viewers about improtant social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to incease recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are nedded to make people recycle more of their waste?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similiar to each other. You dont fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which point in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Nowadays, there are many television advertisements aimed at children. What are the effects of these advertisements on children? Should TV ads be controlled?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way they can increase recycling if for government to make it a legal requirment. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people believe that governments should ban dagerous sports even though other claim they should have the freedom to choose a sports to their liking and disliking. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
What distinguishes young people from their parents' or grandparents' generation is a lack of physical exercise. Today's generation are spending far too long playing computer games, chatting aimlessly on social networking sites or simply watching TV, and too little time being active. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people aim to achieve a balance between work and other parts of lives,but few people achieve ir.What are the causes of problem? How to overcome it?
Some people say that all popular TV programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It's generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it's sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both ideas by giving your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some cities, traffic jam has become a major problem. Some people claim that government should impose a congestion tax during the rush hour. To extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal a requirements. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people aim to achieve a balance between their work and lines,but few people achieve it. What are the causes of this? How to overcome this problem?
The most important aim of sience should be to improve people's live. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will one day replace face-to-face education. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, which encourages them to buy goods suchastoysandsnacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both views and giveyouropinion
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the cause and effects of widespread drug abuse by young people. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse. Give reasons for your answer.
Some people claim that not enough of waste from homesbis recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money making traditions aimed at tourists. Others,however,believe that it is the only way to save these traditions.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The most important aim fshould be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
People aim to achieve a balance between their work and personal life, but few people achieve it. What are the causes of the problem ? How to overcome it?
The most important aim of science should be improve people's live. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people think exposure to modern technology at an earlier age is good for children, while others claim that it is harmful to their development. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
A great number of people strongly claim that children of families who reach the age of 18should be required to leave the family and live independently. To what extend do you agree or disagree. Support your position with examples
People aim to achieve a balance between their work and lives, but few people countries. What are the causes of this problem? How to overcome it?
In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising that tries to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents object to such pressure on children. But some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion
People aim to achieve balance between work and other activities of their lives, but few are able to dothis. What are the problems in trying to achieve this goal and how these problems can be overcome? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people claim that students should focus on the subjects that they are interested or in best at, while others believe that they should learn all school subjects. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.
In some countries, secondary school aims to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not.howere , it is sometimes claimed that any chlid can be taught to be come a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of online shopping. Some people claim that this trend has more drawbacks than benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that tourism can help to bridge cultural gaps between peoples of different nationalities and cultures. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that immigrants should adopt the local culture when immigrating to a new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays advertising aimed at children is on the rise. Some people think this has negative effects and should be controlled. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Whereas some think that celebrities should not get involved in politics, others claim they can play an important role in changing society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
ome people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports even though others claim they should have the freedom to choose a sport to their liking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what exxtent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You do not fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
-Say which points in the article you agree with
-Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other towns
- Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
A lot of advertisements for things like toys and fast food are aimed at children. Many people believe that these advertisements have a bad effect on children and their families. Do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people claim that goverments should be responsible for taking care of the essential needs of the elderly, while others argue that it should be the elderly that should do so. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.