August 2021

1- Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that artists should be funded by alternative sources.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2- Some people think that because children find subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult, they ought to be optional instead of compulsory.

To what extent do you agree?

3- Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes, while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

4- Globalization is positive for economies but its negative sides should not be ignored.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5- Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6- Some believe children should be taught to give speeches and presentations in school.

Why is this?

Should this be taught in schools?

7- Many students find it difficult to focus or pay attention at school nowadays.

What are the reasons for this?

What can be done to solve this problem?

July 2021

8- In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining.

Why do you think this is happening?

How can this issue be solved?

9- Some people think that individuals today are more dependent on each other. Others believe people have become more independent.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

10- Some people think that there should be a complete ban on all forms of advertising.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11- Some feel governments, rather than private companies, should be in charge of medical services.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

12- Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact on sports.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13- People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

14- Some feel that schools should be mixed with both girls and boys attending while others feel the genders ought to be separated.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

15- Some believe that people should make efforts to fight climate change while others think it is better to learn to live with it.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

16- It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening.

Do you agree or disagree?

17- In many countries, crimes rates amongst younger people has been rising.

Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem.

18- Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and methods of preparation.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

19- Some people think that sports play an important role in society. Others think they are nothing more than a leisure activity.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

20- In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way.

Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

21- People nowadays tend to have children at older ages.

Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

22- Some people think that children under 18 years old should receive full-time education.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

23- Some people today prefer to get advice for medical problems and do not want to visit a doctor.

Why is this?

Is this a positive or a negative development?

24- Traditional ideas from older people about the way to live and behave are not helpful to young people and their futures.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

25- Large companies should pay higher salaries to CEOs and executives compared to other workers.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

May 2021

26- In recent times, economic growth has helped many become richer, both in developed and developing countries. However, those in developed countries are not as happy as they were in the past.

Why is this?

What can be learned from this?

27- Some feel governments should invest in preserving minority languages, while others feel this is not a good use of resources.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

28- Many believe that living in a city offers greater benefits compared to life in the countryside.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

29- Some claim that studying abroad has great benefits for a student’s home country.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

30-Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees.

Why are these laws introduced?

Do you think they are a positive or negative development?

31- If a product is good and meets customer needs, then people will buy it and advertising is unnecessary.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

32- Competition for university study is becoming increasingly strong.

Why are universities becoming more competitive?

Is this a positive or negative development?

33- Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because people follow the same media.

Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

34- It is impossible to help all people around the world in need so governments should focus on people from their own country.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

35- Some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and riding motorbikes.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

36- Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in recent years.

What are the primary causes of this?

What measures should be taken to reduce childhood obesity?

37- Museums and art galleries should show local history and culture instead of work from different countries.

Discuss both views and give opinion.

38- Nowadays more and more older people who need employment have to compete with younger people for the same jobs.

What problems does this cause?

What are the solutions?

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April 2021

39- Today different types of robots are being developed which can serve as companions and workers to help at work and at home.

Is this a positive or negative development?

40- Despite the benefits for health, fewer people today than ever before exercise by walking.

Why is this?

What can be done to encourage more walking?

41- The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

42- Many students find it difficult to pay attention at school.

What are the reasons for this?

What could be done to solve this problem?

43- It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

44- Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as individuals.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

45- Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more housing.

To what extant do you agree or disagree?

46- Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

47- More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get their news and instead read online.

Is this a positive or negative development?

48- Some believe it is important for cities and towns to invest heavily in building large outdoor public spaces.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

March 2021

49- Many people put their personal information online (address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking.

Is this a positive or negative development?

50- Some people think that governments should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes. others argue that this money should be spent for sports facilities for ordinary people.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

51- Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world.

To what extent is this a positive or negative trend?

52- Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, while others feel that crime is being tackled effectively now.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

February 2021

53- Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

54- Some believe that the Olympic games help bring people from different nations together, while others claim that holding the Olympics wastes money which could be used for important issues.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

55- Some people believe the purpose of education should be helping the individual to become useful for society, while others believe it should help individuals to achieve their ambitions.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

56- Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think students should spend time on important subjects.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

January 2021

57- Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

58- To succeed in a business, one needs to know maths.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

59- Some feel that the effects of advertising are positive for individuals and businesses, while others think they are negative.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.​