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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to

buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no
longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own
opinion.
2. Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of
advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold.To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. To achieve international sporting success, many countries build specialized
facilities for the training of top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities
that everyone can use. Do you think this is a positive or negative
development?
4. Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a
country’s police force or military force, while others t.hink women are
suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion?
5. Nowadays children play computer games for long hours. They do not play
traditional game. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think it
influences in a good or bad way?
6. Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on
everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result
in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other
people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about
matters hat affect them. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
7. Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than work with a
company or organization. What might be the case? What could be the
disadvantages of being self-employed?
8. Some people believe work for the same organisation all thier working life.
Others think that it is better to work for the different organisations. Duscuss
both these views and give your opinion.

9. People find it very difficult to speak in public or to give a presentation

before an audience. Do you think public speaking skill is really very
important? Give reasons. Some people say that public speaking should be
taught at school. Do you agree or disagree?
10.There are many ways of preventing crimes that are much better than prison.
Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and
include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

11.In a number of countries,some people think it is necessary to spend large

sums of money on constructing new railway line for very fast train between
cities.others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public
transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

12.Many people today find it difficult to balance the demands of their work and
personal life. What are the causes of this situation, and what can individuals
and employers do to reduce the problem? Give reasons for your answer, and
include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.

13.People nowadays are used to disposable items meaning that they use things
for short time and throw them away. What do you think is the cause of this
and what problems can it lead to?

14.In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they
will be able to read what they want online without paying any cost To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

15.Some people say that it is individual responsibility to protect the

environment while others say it is the government's primary role. Discuss
both views and give your opinion

16.Some people work on the same type of work for their whole lives while
others prefer to change their work type. Which of the approaches is more
reasonable in your opinion?

17.People visiting other countries should adapt to the customs and behaviours
expected there. They should not expect the host country to welcome
different customs and behaviours. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

18.In some countries, owning a homes rather than renting one is very important
for people. Why might this be the case ? Do you think this is a positive or
negative situation
19.Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments
should focus on reducing environmental pollutions and housing problems.
To what extent do you agree to disagree with this statement?
20.Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the less
of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more
important environmental problems. Discuss both view and give your own
opinion.

21.The resroration of old buidings in major cities around the world costs
enormous amounts of money. this money would be better spent on new
housing and road development .to what extent do you agree or disagree with
this statement

22.Some people think that libraries are a waste of resources and money so
computer should replace them. Howevee, others do not agree. Discuss both
aides and give your opinion.

23.Some people say that school studies are not useful and most important things
are learnt outside the school. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion
and examples.

24.Some people say that a person’s success is as a direct result of the way they
were brought up by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

25.In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with
people via the Internet and live without ant face-to- face contact with others.
Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion?

26.In recent years, the family structure has changed as well as family roles,
what are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or
negative ? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant from your
own knowledge or experience.

27.In many countries around the world, it is common for families to run their
own businesses. Some people think that keeping the business within the
family is the best approach while others believe this could lead to problems.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

28.The age at which people have children has risen. Some people believe that
this may cause problems for both these families and the societies they live
in. What is your opinion about this?

29.Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading u to

buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we n
longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own
opinion
30.In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some
people regard this as compleatly wrong, while others cosider is as valuable
work experienced, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss
both these views and give your onw opinion.

31..In some countries there are more young people choosing to enroll in work-
based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this
situation outweigh the disadvantages?

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33.More and more business as well as individuals are choosing to communicate
either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face-to-
face.What is advantages and disadvantages of using technology for
communication

34.Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some

countries, many small, local businesses are unable to compete. Some people
think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local
communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

35.Today many people work unfil a later age. Do the advantages of this
outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

36.Some people believe that hard work and determination are the main
requirements to become successful in life, while others say there are other
factors lead to success. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.

37.Money cannot buy happiness it is often claim but with money you can buy
most of thing that are necessary for happiness good food accommodation
entertainment travel quality health etc no wonder most people want to make
as money as possible do you agree or disagree

38.The increasing use of computers and mobile phones has had a negative
effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

39.Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major

problem. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved? Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
40.Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children
spend less and less tie with their parent. What is the reason for this? what
problems can this cause?

41.Some people believe that students should study at schools are better than
studying in groups. However, others argue that students study at schools are
better than they study on their owns. Discuss both views and give your
opinion?

42.These days people are living into their 90s and beyond. As a result, there is
increasing concern about care for the elderly. Do you think it is the
responsibility of the family to care for their elderly members or should the
government be held responsible?