1) These days many advertisements are aimed at children. What effect do you
think they have? Should advertising to children be more controlled and
regulated? Write at least 250 words.
2) Some people believe that the government should make university education
free for all. Others disagree and say students should pay for their own
education. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion. Write at least 250 words.
3) Some people think it is a good idea to put children of different ages in
the same class, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.
4) Many people believe sport lessons are important in school timetable.
Both boys and girls should take part in sports. Do you agree or disagree
with the statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples
from your own experience.
5) Billions of dollars are spent on Space research every year. Instead,
this money could be used to improve living conditions of people on
Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6) Nowadays young people lack an understanding of how to manage their
finances after they finish high school. Explain why they do not know how
to manage money and how this can be changed.
7) Many people believe that economic development is necessary for a
country’s success. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such
approach?
8) In some countries, the amount of garbage has become an increasing
problem. What are the causes of these problems? What can be done to
solve this problem?
9) Many people make friends through social sites and chat rooms. Others
believe that it is not a good idea to make friends without meeting them
face to face. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your
own opinion and relevant examples.
10) Some people think that nowadays children have too much freedom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11) Nowadays people from different countries watch and enjoy the same films,
advertisements, music, and fashion. Do you agree or disagree? What are
advantages and disadvantages of this development?
12) Some people get involved in sports that are dangerous for them. Why do
some people get involved in such sports? What could be done to mitigate
the danger involved?
13) Usually directors are paid much higher salaries than ordinary workers.
Some people agree with this but others believe it is unfair. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion on this topic.
14) Many forms of advertisement are very powerful and they have a harmful
effect on some people. Why is this the case? What solutions can be
implemented to solve this problems.
15) English is now considered to be a global language. Do you think the
advantages of the spread of English as a global language outweighs its
disadvantages?
16) Some people think that children should be punished when they commit
crimes. Others think that their parents should be punished. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
17) Huge public spaces like parks and squares in towns and cities are important for cities. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to support your answer.
18) A very high percentage of television advertisements are aimed at
children. What is the effect on children? Should there be more control
of advertisement?
19) Some people think that university education is important to have a
successful life , while others think it is not needed nowadays . Discuss
both points of view and give your opinion.
20) Some people say that schools should teach good behaviour to children and
introduce them to ‘right’ and ‘wrong’. Parents should not be the only
ones responsible. Do you agree or disagree?
21) Nowadays, telecommuting is being a common trend in people.(Working from home using computers and telephones)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
22) Mobile phone enables us to take work or personal calls anywhere anytime.
Do you think it has positive or negative impact on individuals and
society?
23) Advertising discourages us from being different and individuals
eventually look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
24) All students should do some unpaid community service during their study. Do you agree or disagree?
25) Some people believe that development of business results in a loss of
cultural ties between countries. Other people contradict this belief.
Give your opinion