Many large supermarkets are being built today while the number of small shops is decreasing. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditiond are difficult, such as the Sahar desert or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
In some countries, some criminal trials in law courts are shown on TV so public can watch. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to do so and give your opinion.
Some people say that all popular TV programs should aim to educate viewers about important issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Children need to learn the age difference 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 with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents or teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviors to children?
Some people argue that technological intervention such as mobile phones are making people socially less interactive. Do you agree or disagree.
studying art in school improves students' performance in othr subjects,because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things.That's why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Somepeop le say an aging population creates problems for governments. Other peopl e think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent d o the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage s? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Although many people value their public parks, this place could be better used for other purpose such as residential areas for the ever-growing population or to develop business and boost economies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
in recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e- books rather than paper books. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, some children spend many hours every day using smartphones and other devices. The advantages of allowing children to own these devices outweigh the disadvantages? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The money spent by goverments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 disadvantages?
Most companies and organizations required their employees to wear uniform to work. What are the jobs that needs the uniform to make it a good thing? What are the disadvantages of wearing uniforms.
The traditional idea of working for the same company for life in one particular pace is changing. Today people work for different companies, in different jobs and different ways. Unfortunately, this also leads to job in security and uncertainty about the future. Do you agree or disagree?
Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face – to – face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe art class such as painting and drawing should be made compulsory at high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, many people will stay home to watch a live performance (for example, a sports match or a concert) because they can see everything on a TV or computer screen. To what extent you agree or disagree?
“Modern forms of communications such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent to do agree or disagree”
In recent years more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages of ebooks outweigh their disadvantages?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Somepeople say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Companies are responsible only for making money for their investors. Therefore, they should not be held accountable for the environmental and social costs of their business activity to society as a whole. Businesses should do no more than concentrate on making profit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
“A friend in power is a friend lost.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement by Henry Brooks Adams? Support your ideas with reasoning and examples.
Nowadays anyone can post news on the internet. As a result, we cannot trust information we read there. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think new homes need to be built with private outdoor space such as a garden, yard, or balcony. Do you think this is more advantageous or more disadvantageous?
The recent popularity of online shopping will result in the end of high street shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that in order to learn about history, children must be taken to historical sites rather than just reading books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Technology is becoming progressively universal in the fullness of time,ckassrochers will be totally substituted for technogy.Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think celebrities should only be allowed to advertise healthy food or drink, and not encourage unhealthy habits. Do you agree or disagree?
Some countries allow old peopleto work to any agoe that they want. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
The government should control the content of violence in films and on TV to decrease the level of violent crime in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is a natural process that animal species become extinct, as the dinosaur did in the past. There is no reason for people to prevent from this happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that young people should spend more of their time with their family instead of other entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that retirement age is strict to 65 years old , which is unfair. To what extent you agree or disagree ?
Many famous sports players advertise sports products. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadsys many people chose to be self-employed, rather than to wrk fo a company or organisation. Which might be this the case? what could be the disadvantages of bing self-employed?
Some schools leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do the advantages of this for their study outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside this vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantage of driverless vehicles outweight the disadvantages?
Many people disagree with a school policy which forces children to learn new languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people hold the view is better to buy their homes rather than rent it. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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 vehichles outweigh the disadvantages?
Society woulod benefit from a complete ban on all forms of advertisement. To waht extent do you agree or disagree?
More teenagers are now playing computer games in their free time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing games?
Some people think that, due to improvements in technology, traditional skills of writing letters will disappear. Do you agree or disagree?
More people decided to have children in their later age than in the past. Why? Do advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
International travel has many advantages to both travelers and the countries that they visit. Do the advantages of international travel outweigh the disadvantages?
Some university students live with their family while others live away form home because their universities are in different places. Do you think the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
In 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 statemtent?