It is better to buy just afew expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to work on school projects with a group, while others would rather work alone. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
These days. too many people maintain their health by relying on doctors and medicine. rather than by following a healthy lifestyle. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Governments should focus their spending on plic services rather than on the arts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People these days watch TV, films and other programs alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countires , owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people Why might be this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Nowadays, people of all ages from certain part of the world spends most time at home rather than going outdoors. Discuss the reasons, is this negative or positive development?
Students perform better in school when they are rewarded rather than punshied. To what extent do you agree, disuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others belive that chikdren who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Students should pay full cost for their own sudy, because university education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do vou agree or disagree?
Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, it creates tension rather than understanding between different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to watch forign films rather than locally produced films.why could this be?shoudl governments give more financial supportto local film industries?
Scientific research should focus on solving practical problems rather than expanding knowledge for its own sake. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that youth should encourage to choose to have a stable job rather than choice over their passion.
Some people think that competation at work, at school and daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing student through exams rather than assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
Some children find some school subjects difficult, so these subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Do you agree or disagree? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?
The best way to solve traffic and transportation problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, more people are choosing to socialise online rather than face to face. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays there is a trend that media focusses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and socities. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that competetion at work, at school and in daily lide is a good thing. Othersbelieve that we should try to cooperate more rather than compete against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Solving environment problems should be the responsibility of an international organization rather than each national government. Do you agree or disagree?
Governments needs to spend money to encourage the development of sports and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports or art events. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than the large groups. Is it a positive or negative development?
Homeschooling is becoming increasingly popular as more and more parents are choosing to educate their children in this way. why do you think parents might chose homeschooling rather than traditional schools. Do you think homeschooling is more beneficial?
“In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?”
In some countries, buying a car rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
The governement should allocate more funding to teaching sciences rather than other subjects inorder for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer , rather than playing sports or doing exercises classes. What are the reason for this ? Is this a positive or a negative development ?
Museums and art galleries should focus on works that show the history and culture of their own country rather than works of other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
today ,most of people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger.is it a positive or negtaive development in your opinion?to what extent do you support the devlopment?
some people think that urban spaces should be used for parks rather than for housing.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the government rather than private company. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individual and to society. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Trung)
Some people think that companies and individuals, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning up the pollution that they have produced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Topic 7: Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people suggest that bringing up children by the whole family includimg uncles, aunts and grandparents is better, rather than only by parents. To what extend are you agree or disagree?
Some people say that shops should sell food products that are made in the local area whenever possible rather than foods that are imported from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Students should pay full cost for their own study, because univeristy education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Shopping has become a favourite pastime among young people. Why do you think it is like that? Do you think they must be encouraged to do other things rather than shopping?
government has limited fund for postgraduate research therefore this money should be used for useful scientific projects rather than less useful subjects...do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe that governments should invest more money in science education rather than in subjects like arts and literature. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
now a days many people coose to be self-empoyed, rather than to work for a company or organization. why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantage of being self-employed
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agreee or disagree with this statement.
Money offered for post graduate research is limited; as a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
Students should pay full cost for their own study, because university educatio benefits individuals rather than society. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think that individuals and companies, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?