1) Both large cars and small cars have their advantages and disadvantages.

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of these advantages and disadvantages. State which type of car you prefer and why.
2) In your opinion, what is one of the major problems in the world today? Discuss some
reasons for its existence. Give some possible solutions.
3) Some people claim that reading novels is a waste of time. They say reading nonfiction
works is more beneficial. Do you agree? Support your opinion.
4) Violent TV programs have been blamed for causing crime rates to rise in many countries.
But many people do not agree that violence is related to TV viewing. Discuss the possible
reasons for both opinions. Give your opinion as to whether or not violent programs should
be taken off the air.
5) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best teacher is one who is
very knowledgeable about the subject matter. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
6) Compare and contrast the advantages of city living and country living. Defend your
preference.
7) Think critically about the following statement. A universal language should replace all
languages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a universal language.
8) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students learn better when they
are not threatened with possible failure. Use reasons and specific examples to support
your opinion
9) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The private car has brought more
harm than benefits to the planet. Use reasons and specific examples to support your
opinion
10) Many people believe that parents are too permissive with their children nowadays. Do you
agree that this is a problem? Defend your answer
11) Do you agree with the following statement? The best things in life are free. Use reasons
and specific examples to support your opinion.
12) Drug abuse has become a major social problem in many parts of the world. Discuss the
consequences of drug abuse and ways to deal with the problem.
13) Billions of dollars go into space exploration projects every year. Some people feel that this
money should be used to solve problems on Earth. Discuss reasons supporting both
opinions. State and support your opinion.
14) Compare and contrast the advantages of choosing a stable career over an adventurous
lifestyle. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
15) Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which
do you prefer?
16) It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and
contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your
opinion, which source is more important? Why? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
17) Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has
changed people’s lives: – automobile – bicycle – airplane. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
18) Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small
company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your
choice.
19) Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them
with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
20) If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire: an inexperienced
worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary? Use specific reasons
and details to support your answer.
21) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a
better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
22) If you could go back to some time and place in the past, when and where would you go?
Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
23) In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty,
intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific
reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer.
24) The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think
that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the
advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use
specific details in your discussion.
25) Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would you use this
land? Use specific details to explain your answer