Some people say it is responsibility of the government to transport children to school, while others believe parents should transport their children to school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people believe it’s important for towns and cities to have outdoor spaces like squares and parks. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the best way to deal with the problems related to the traffic and transportation is to encourage people to live in cities rather than in the suburbs and countryside. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that professional workers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree?

The use of social media such as Facebook or Twitter is replacing face-to-face contact this century. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, some parents put a lot of pressure on their children. What is the reason why parents are doing it? Is this a positive or negative development for children?

Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about the way their employees dress, but what they should be concerned about is their employees’ quality of work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

More and more people nowadays suffer from obesity and other health problems. What is the reason for this? What can be done to solve these problems?

Some people say that financial aid from international organizations is important for developing countries. Others believe that practical aid and advice is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams (for example, football). Others think that taking part in individual sports such as tennis or swimming is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think technological developments can reduce crime. Others think technology encourages crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

More and more adults spend time playing computer games. Why is this the case? Is it a good or bad development?

Some experts say that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Animal species are becoming extinct as a result of human activities on land and in sea. What is the reason for this? What can be done to solve this problem?

Natural resources such as oil, timber and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?

Some school leavers go traveling or work for a period of time before they go to university. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

It’s better for society and individuals if driverless cars are widely used. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Crimes rates will fall as advances in technology make it easier to detect and prevent crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments instead of private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

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 views and give your own opinion.

(Ac) Education of young people is a highly prioritized task in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important, and governments should spend money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) In the past, people stored knowledge in books. Nowadays, people store knowledge on the Internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

(Ac) Maintaining public libraries is a waste of time since computer technology is now replacing their function. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) It has been proved by scientists that overeating can be as harmful as smoking. Some people say that because of this the advertising of certain food products should be banned like advertising of cigarettes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) Today food travels thousands of miles from the farm to the consumers. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative trend?

(Ac) Today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising, but not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) Some people think that individuals are more and more dependant on each other. Others believe we are more and more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

(GT) Fast food has become a part of daily life in many places. Some people say this has a bad impact on our lifestyles and diet. Do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) Some people say that advertising has positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because it will make people feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
(Ac) Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people?
(Ac) The best way to learn about another culture is to learn the language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(Ac) People should look after their health as a duty to the society where they live rather than to their own benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(Ac) Some people think that travelling abroad is necessary while others believe it’s not because TV and the Internet can give people the same information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(Ac) In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard?
(Ac) More and more people are becoming severely overweight. Some people think that the solution to this problem is to increase the price of the fattening food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(Ac) Family has a great influence on children’s development. However, the influence from outside the home plays a bigger part in children’s life. Do you agree or disagree?
(Ac) More and more people buy and use their own car. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?

(Ac) Some people believe that in order to increase road safety, drivers should take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) Nowadays young people don’t spend their weekends or holidays doing outdoor activities in natural environments (e.g. hiking, mountain climbing). What’s the reason for this? What can be done to encourage them to do so?

(Ac) Some people think it’s important to spend a lot of money on family celebrations. Others say it’s a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

(Ac) In some countries, the number of people who use bicycles as their main form of transport is decreasing though cycling has many benefits. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage people to use bicycles more?

(GT) In many countries, children show less respect to adults than children did in the past. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done about it?

(GT) More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is it a positive or negative development?

(Ac) Parents should encourage their children to spend less time studying and spend more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) Some people think it is better to leave their home country to have better job opportunities and a better life. Others think that it is better to stay in their home country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

(Ac) For employers, formal academic qualification is more important than life experience. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative trend?

(GT) In some countries, parents expect their children to spend a lot of time studying after school and have less free time. Do you think it has a positive or negative effect on children and the society that they live in?

(Ac) Consumption of the world’s resources (oil, freshwater, etc) is increasing at a dangerous rate. What are the causes of this increased consumption? What can people do to reduce it?

(Ac) some people think that succesыful people are those who have a lot of money. Others think that successful people are those who contribute to society (scientists, teachers). Discuss both views and give your opinion.

(Ac) Experts say that walking is one of the best ways to maintain good health. however, nowadays people spend less time walking. What’s the reason for this? What can be done to encourage people to spend more time walking?

(Ac) Some people believe that if a police force carries guns, it will encouraпe higher levels of violence in the whole society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) Music has always been and continues to be the universal language of mankind. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) In some countries around the world men and women tend to have their children later in life. Why is this happening? What are the effects on society and family life?

(GT) Some people think that music lessons aren’t so important and that children should pay more attention to science. Do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) In many countries, people wear more western-style clothes (suits and jeans) than their traditional clothes. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

Nowadays young people admire media and sports stars even though they do not set a good example. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

(Ac) Nowadays many celebrities are famous for glamour and wealth rather than their achievements. Some say taking them as an example can be dangerous for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) More government money should be invested in teaching science than other subjects so that a country can develop and make progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) Modern technology has made shopping easier. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays household waste is increasing. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?

(Ac) As more and more people move to cities, governments use parks and farmland to build houses. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

(Ac) Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save minority languages from dying out. Others think it’s a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

(GT) Some people say that spending a lot of money on celebrations is a waste of money. Others, however, believe that such celebrations are very important and worth the money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think young people should be required to have full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) Most people say that TV entertainment programs should educate people about social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Ac) Some people believe that it is the responsibility of politicians rather than individuals to reduce environmental damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?