1、 Some countries are providing general education in secondary schools, while others are teaching skills specific to a future career. Which type of education would be a better choice these days, in your opinion?
2、 There are plenty of options available for spreading news, such as newspapers, radio, TV, Internet and so on. According to your opinion what is the best media to use? Why?
3、 Some animal species such as dinosaurs and dodos become extinct because of natural processes. So, it is not necessary to try and prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
4、More and more young people hold important positions in government. Some people think it is not suitable but others think otherwise. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
5、 Police in some countries like England don’t carry guns. Some people don’t approve of this because they think that police with guns gives them security. Others think that police carrying guns decreases crimes. What is your opinion? Give relevant examples and experiences.
6、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?
7、Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give you opinion.
8、 Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services?
9、Individuals cannot do anything to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
10、Often new commercial centers are planed with respect to green areas and sport facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
11、In some countries boarding schools are getting more popular. Is it a positive or negative development? What are the reasons behind it?
13、Sport today is turning into a business, with many companies involved and ever growing prize money for the sportsmen. Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
14、Most of the schools are planning to replace sports and exercise classes with more academic sessions. What is your opinion on this change? How is this change will affect children’s life in your view?
15、Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others say that teaching capabilities can be developed with experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
16、Many people say that companies and private tour operators should pay the bills for cleaning up pollution, instead of the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that?
17、 Some people argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think the success is much related to the mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
18、 In many countries prices of airplane tickets have dropped. Is it positive or negative situation? Write about your personal experience or knowledge.
19、Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20、 Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefit is in the world business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
21、 Some people think that individuals are not able improve the environment, only government and companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
22、 Solving environmental problems should be responsibility of one international organization instead of state or national governments. Do you agree or disagree?
23、 Individuals and countries cannot help everyone who need help in the world, so we should be only concerned about our own communities and countries. Agree or Disagree?
27、People are eating a variety of foods these days which encourages the flow of food from every corner of the world to a local supermarket. Do you think this is negative or positive development? Why?