1.Some people think that the increase of cheap air travel has brought about

many benefits while others argue that this development has its drawbacks to the

world’s environment and resources. Discuss these two points of view. What's

your opinion?

 

2.Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore,

some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To

what extent do you agree or disagree.

 

3.Some people think the governments should act to decide how people live in

order to make a healthier life. Others think individual should decide their own

lifestyle. What do you concern about?Discuss both views, and give your opinion.

 

4.It has been suggested that everyone in the world want to own a car, a TV and

a fridge. Do you think disadvantage of such a development outweigh advantages?

 

5.Survey shows that in many countries across the people are living longer but

increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and

for society as a whole what are the possible effect of longer living for

individuals and society?

 

6.Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed.

However, other people think that zoos are useful to protect the rare animals.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

 

7.Studies suggest that children spend more time on watching TV than they did in

the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think

this is the case? Suggest some ideas to solve the problem.

 

8.We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we can't trust the

journalist. What do you think? What qualities should a journalist have?

 

9.Today, people can work and live in anywhere they want, becuase of the

improvement of communication technology and transport. Do advantages of this

development outweigh the disadvantages?

 

10.Schools should teach children the academic subjects which will be beneficial

in their future career, so other subjects like music and sports are not

important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these opinions?

 

11.An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence

several times during their lives. Is this a positive or negative development?

 

12.Many people think arts and music do not improve the quality of life, and the

government should spent money on other things rather than the arts such as

music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

13. Nowadays, people prefer throwing the broken things away and buying new

ones, but people used to repair broken things in the past. Why is that and give

your opinions.

 

14.In some countries, young criminals were not put in prison, instead to do

unpaid work in community. Do you think it is a good thing?

 

15.Some people argue that nowadays consumers buy lots of good they don't

actually need because they are influenced by advertisements. To what extent do

you agree or disagree?

 

16.The developmentof technology changes the way people interact with each

other. In which way does it change the tpes of relationship that people make?

Does it have positive or negative effect on the development?

 

17.Some people think that younger people are not suitable for important

positions in governments of countries. Others argue that younger people have

new ideas in these positions. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for

that.

 

18.Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a great

contribution to society, they should be paid more than those in sports or

entertainment fields. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

19.Some people think that paying taxes is a big enough contribution to the

society, other think that people have mmore responsibility than only paying

taxes as a member off the society. Discuss both views.

20.In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.

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