1.

Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this is a bad example to
adolescents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult they ought to be
optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
4. In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining. Why do you think is it happening? How to solve this issue?
5. Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative impact on sports. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
6. In the past, people stored knowledge in books. Nowadays, people store knowledge on the Internet. Do the advantages of this
development outweigh the disadvantages?
7. Sport has an important role in society. Some people believe that it is nothing more than leisure activities. Discuss both views and
give your opinion?
8. It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaur, dodo…) There is no reason why people should try to
prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9. While people in developing countries are happier than in the past, people in developed countries are less happy. Why? What can
be learned from this?
10. Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old houses in local areas. Others argue that local authorities
should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
11. Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have the freedom to do any
sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
12. The use of mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries and shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13. Restoration of old buildings in main cities involves enormous government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to spend this
money to build new houses and roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
14. Some people believe that a country will benefit greatly if its students study abroad. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15. It is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on
treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
16. Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Is this a negative or positive development?
17. 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?
18. Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention in school. What are the reasons? What could be done to solve this
problem?
19. People believe that individuals who make a lot of money are the most successful. Others say that those who contribute to society
like scientists, teacher are the most successful. Discuss both and give your opinion?
20. Many people are working longer hours. Why is this happening? What problems can this cause to people?
21. Some people store personal and private information online, including banking, contacts and addresses. Is it a positive or negative
trend?
22. Today many countries import food from different parts of the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
23. Some people feel that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others, however, believe that young people
should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
24. Some people believe that the best way to encourage children that have a healthy diet at school and some people believe that
parents should teach them to have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
25. Children should do organized activities in their free time while others believe children should be free to do what they want.
Discuss both views and give your opinion?
26. Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Others believe that there are health benefits of
living in cities. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
27. In some countries, more young adults continue to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
28. Some countries allow old people to work to any age that they want. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
29. Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used
in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
30. Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss
both views and state your opinion.
31. In many countries, the governments likes to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think
government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
32. Some people say that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. Do you agree
or disagree?
33. Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly. However, many older people do not exercise enough. What could be the
reason for this? What can be done to encourage them to do physical activities?
34. Nowadays public transport prices are constantly increasing. Why do you think this is happening? How can this problem be
solved?
35. In some cities, public parks and open spaces are changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruit and
vegetables. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
36. The government should pay for the course fees for everyone who wants to study at university. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
37. Some people think that in this modern world, getting old is entirely bad. However, other people believe that the life of old people
is much better now than it was in the past. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
38. Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this
problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
39. In many countries, people increasingly talk about money. Why is it, and is it a positive or negative development?
40. Some people believe teenagers should focus on all subjects equally, whereas other people think that they should concentrate only
those subjects that they find interesting. Discuss both the views and provide your opinion.
41. Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become
more independent.
42. People should follow customs and traditions when they start live in a new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
43. In many countries, the governments likes to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think
government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
44. Some people say that the government should stop TV and Newspaper from showing crimes because media coverage of violent
crimes is frightening people and encouraging criminals. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
45. Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crimes. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.
46. Advertisements are becoming more and more common in our everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development?
47. Some people think that it is a waste of money for countries to host big sporting events like the world cup, and that the money
would be better spent on other things. However, others think that hosting large sporting events has a clear, positive impact on a
country.
48. Some people think that it’s important to spend money on family celebrations (e.g. weddings, birthdays). But something expensive
celebrations are a waste of money. Discuss and give opinion.
49. Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
50. Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
51. Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better
understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
52. Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not set a good example. Do you think this is a
positive or negative development?
53. There have been many inventions in the human history, such as the wheel. Some people think the most important thing is the
internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
54. Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of one international organization rather than each national
government. Do you agree or disagree?
55. Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some people think it is necessary, but
others hold that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
56. The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
57. The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce this problem, should we
discourage people to use cars?
58. Many people use written language in a less formal way and in a relaxed way than in the past. Why is that so? Does this
development have more advantages or disadvantages?
59. Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
60. The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
61. Many employees may work at home the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only workers, not employers.
Do you agree or disagree?
62. Intelligence is the most important quality of leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
63. Many people depend on their cars for everyday domestic, social, and working needs. However, unlimited use of cars causes a
number of problems. What are some of these problems? What can be done to reduce the use of cars?
64. Studies show that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, people believe that the best way to reduce crime
is to educate people in prison so they can get a job when leaving prison. Do you agree or disagree?
65. Some people think that the best way to become successful in life is to get a university education, whereas others say this is no
longer true. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
66. Some people say we do not need printed paper newspaper anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
67. It is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the
treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
68. In some countries, people are having children at a later age I n life. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?
69. Government should fund scientific research rather than commercial organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with
the statement?
70. All fathers should be entitled to time off from work when their children are born. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
71. Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is that? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles
more?
72. Some people believe that technology causes more problems for modern society than it solves. Do you agree or disagree?
73. More and more people these days work harder and longer hours and have no time for family life and friends. What are the causes
in your opinion for this? How is it affecting family life and society as a whole?
74. Giving detailed descriptions of crimes in newspapers and on TV can have negative consequences,so this kind of information
should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
75. Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think the parents should be punished
instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
76. The use of social media may replace face-to-face contact. Do advantages of the development outweigh its disadvantages.
77. Many people think that women should have given the same roles to male in military and police forces. Many people think that
women are not suitable for this job. Discuss both views and give opinions.
78. Many people think that interviews are not the best way to assess the suitability of a candidate for a position. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
79. As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, governments are encouraging businesses to move to
rural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
80. Today, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this case? How should they be punished?
81. In some cities, public parks and open spaces are changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruit and
vegetables. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
82. In the present, people often choose to throw away things that are broken and buy new ones, but in the past people usually repaired
them. What do you think about this case? What problems?
83. In many parts of the world children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why is this happening? How should children or
teenagers be punished?
84. Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain young people, while others believe that the purpose of
museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
85. Full-time students at university should spend time studying. It is essential for them to be involved in other activities. Agree or
disagree?
86. Research indicates that some consumers nowadays are less influenced by advertising than in the past. What are the reasons for
this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
87. Many people believe that good planning is the key factor to success in life, while others believe that other factors like hard work
or luck are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
88. The best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
89. In recent years, tourists have paid attention to preserving both the culture and environment of the places they visit. However,
some people think that it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
90. Technology has changed the way children spend their free time. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
91. Some scientist thinks that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other
scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
92. There are several factors that motivate people to stay in the workforce, and money is the most important reason/factor. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
93. Today news plays an important role in people’s lives and news media are more influential than ever before. Why is it this case? Is
it positive or negative?
94. Employers should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
95. In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet and live without any face-to-face
contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development.
96. Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other parts of their lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance.
What are the problems with this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problems.
97. In some parts of the world it is increasingly popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why do people want to do this?
Is it a positive or negative development?
98. Companies use major sporting events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative effect on sport in general. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
99. Nowadays people depend on technology for leisure activities. Is this a positive or negative development?
100.Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They
believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
101.Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as
individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
102.Scientists tell us that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people still continue
doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the solutions for this?
103.It is important for parents to read stories to children. Others think it is unnecessary because children can find them in other
sources e.g books, and TV. Discuss both views and give opinions.
104.Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us
about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with?
105.Government should support care vs finance for retired people while others believe that they should save money when they get
older. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
106.Some believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become
physically, mentally and financially unable to look after themselves. Do you agree or disagree?
107.Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
108.Art classes should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?
109.Environmental damage is a problem in most countries. What factors damage the environment and who should take responsibility?
110.Some people believe that the government should not spend money on international aid when they have their own disadvantaged
people like the homeless and unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
111.All fathers should be entitled to time off from work when their children are born. What is your opinion?
112.Crimes committed by young people are increasing in major cities throughout the world. Discuss the causes and how to solve for
this problem.
113.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?
114.Some people think that one of the most effective ways to deal with environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars
and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
115.The only reason to work hard is to earn money. To what extent you do agree or disagree.
116.Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
117.If people could choose between a life without working or a life spending too much time working, people would choose a life
without work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
118.Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is
damaging the environment so it must be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
119.Nowadays people have cosmetic surgery to improve life. Why do many more people choose these operations? Do you think this
is a positive or negative development?
120.Widespread of technology has given people more freedom to work instead of travelling to work or college. Do the advantages of
this outweigh the disadvantage?
121.Some human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about
this problem while others think effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give our
opinion.
122.Some people believe that children should be taught about recycling and avoiding waste at home, while others believe children
should learn this at school. Discuss both views.
123.People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
124.Some people believe teenagers should focus on all subjects equally, whereas other people think that they should concentrate on
only those subjects that they find interesting and they are best at. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
125.Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting more works of art like paintings and statues into towns and
cities to make them attractive places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
126.More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people
want to look younger?Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
127.Many employees can now do their work from home using modern technology. However, this change may only benefit workers,
not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

128.Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen, pencil or brush. What are the reasons for this? Is the decline in writing
by hand a positive or negative development?

129.In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do the advantages of this development
outweigh the disadvantages?

130.Today, people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on people's
lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

131.Space travel has been possible for some time and some people claim that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you
think it is a positive or negative development?

132.Many students find it harder to study when they are at university or college than when they were at school. Why is this? What can
be done to solve the problem?
133.It costs a lot of money for a country to host an international sports event, such as the Olympic Games or football World Cup.
Some people think that this is a waste of money, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both these views and give your own
opinion.
134.Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about the news. However, others believe that they can learn the news
more effectively through other media. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
135.The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest resources in its young people. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
136.Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do
the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?

139. Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should
not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
140. Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matters is the quality of
their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
141. In some countries, many children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people say it is the responsibility of
governments to solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
142. The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this?
What can be done to solve this problem?
143. Some people say that in the modern world, getting old is entirely bad. Others, however, say that life for the elderly nowadays is
much better than it was in the past. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

144. The best way to solve traffic and transportation problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs and the
countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
145. The use of mobile phones is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phones should be banned
like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
146. In the modern world, schools are no longer necessary because there is so much information available through the internet that
children can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
147. Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons?
What could be done to solve this problem?

148. Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings, so we should knock down old
buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
149. In some countries today, many people decide to have their first child when they are older. What are the reasons? Do you think the
advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
150. Whether or not a person achieves their aims in life is mostly related to luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
151. More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people suggest that the solution to this problem is to increase
the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
152. If old people are no longer physically, mentally or financially able to look after themselves, younger family members should be
legally responsible for supporting them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
153. Some employers are giving increased importance to employing people with good social skills in addition to good qualifications.
Do you agree or disagree that social skills are as important as good qualifications for success in a job?
154. The use of social media (e.g. Facebook and Twitter) is replacing face-to-face contact for many people in everyday life. Do the
advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
155. Advertising is becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is this a positive or negative development?
156. Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some people believe it is necessary, but
others think that it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.

157. Many companies today sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think that this is a good thing for the
world of sports. Others think this has disadvantages. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
158. Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets should have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of
goods, while others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both these views and give your
own opinion.
159. Some people believe that a crime is a result of social problems and poverty, others think that crime is a result of bad person’s
nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
160. It is the responsibility of schools to teach children good behavior in addition to providing formal education. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
161. Some people believe teenagers should focus on all subjects equally, whereas other people think that they should concentrate on
only those subjects that they find interesting. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
162. Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcycles are banned from the city center. People are
encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?
163. Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young
people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
164. The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
165. Some students take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
this.
166. An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why do people
have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
167. New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?
168. Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens
any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
169. While many people go to university for academic study, more people should be encouraged to do vocational training because
there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. Do you agree or disagree?
170. Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. Why? Effects on society?
171. The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
172. Video records are a better way to learn about the way other people in the world live rather than written documents. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
173. Some people believe that certain old buildings should be preserved more than others. What types of old buildings should be
preserved? Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages?
174. Some countries achieve international success by building specialised facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports
facilities that everyone can use. Is it a positive or negative development?
175. Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give
other types of help to poorer countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?