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1Nowadays, some workplaces tend to employ equal numbers of men and women. Do you think it is a positive
or negative development? Men and women employed in full-time jobs have to share evenly household chores
and caring for children at home. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. Some people believe that women should play an equal
role as men in a countrys police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not
suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2Some museums charge visitors for admission while others are free. What is your opinion? Give reasons for
your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Nowadays
museums have become more and more important. What are the purposes of places such as museums and how
should they be funded? Some people think it is a waste of money to establish libraries since the public can use
the Internet at home to obtain information, do you agree or disagree?

3 Nowadays, food travels thousands of miles from the farm to the consumer. Is it a positive or a negative
development? Food can be produced cheaper if we use improved fertilizers and better machinery. However
some of methods may be dangerous for human health, and have negative effects for local communities. What is
your opinion? In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. Some people
think that there are negative effects on both family and the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, or animal products for clothing and
medicine, for example. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Human activities have negative effects
on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe
that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give our opinion. Wild
animals have no place in the 21st century. Some people think that preventing these wild animals from dying out
is a waste of resource. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

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5In some countries, TV programs are transmitted throughout the day and night. Some people think that 24-hour
TV transmission is a positive development, while others it is negative. What is your opinion? Advertising is all
around us, it is an unavoidable part of everyones life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of
our lives while others say it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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6Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and
their employers to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree? The best way to reduce the
number of traffic accidents is to make all young drivers complete a safe driving education course before being
licensed to drive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Since cities have changed a lot, the size of the
cities has grown enormously. Discuss the causes and consequence of the enormous size of cities.

7As technology develops, more shopping and business is done through the internet while communication face
to face becomes less frequent. Is this a positive or a negative development? Nowadays, many people are using
mobile phones. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this on individuals and society.

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