1.

International community must ensure that all countries reduce the consumption of
fossil fuels such as gas and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

2. Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others
think that they should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your
opinion. 

3. Some people say that history can teach us many important values and lessons, but
others think it is unnecessary to learn from the past. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion. 

4. Nowadays, some workplaces tend to employ equal numbers of men and women. Do
you think it is a positive or negative development?

5.  It is important for all cities and towns to have large outdoor public spaces, such as
parks or squares. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 

6. Some reports have discovered the incidence of violence /crimes committed by young
women is increasing. Give possible reasons and recommendations to the situation.

7. Sending criminals to the prison is not the best method of dealing with them.
Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?

8. School teaching should focus on success on the workforce and less attention
should be given to academic achievement , to what extent do you agree or disagree?

9. Many people say that universities should only offer to young students with highest
marks, others say they should accept people with all ages, even if they did not do well.
Discuss both views and give your opinions.

11. Some people think an international car-free day is an effective way of reducing air
pollution, others think there are some other ways. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.

12. Public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free for people who
use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
 13. These days people in some countries are living in a “throwaway” society which
means people use things in a short time then throw them away. What are its causes
and what impacts can it have?

14. Some people believe that schools should only teach children subjects which are beneficial
to their future career and therefore other subjects such as music and sports are not
important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

15. Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourism industries. Why is this the
case? Is it a positive development?
15. Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives, so it is a waste of time to read
news in the newspaper and watch news programs on television. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

17. In many countries, students take a year gap after finishing school and work or travel during
this period. Should students take a gap year before attending universities? What are the
advantages and disadvantages of it?

18. Some people think that sports play an important role in the development of society.
Others think they are nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.

19. Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams,
like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or
swimming, is better.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

20. More and more people in the city live in homes with small spaces or no outdoor areas. Do
you think it is a negative or positive development?
20. It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To
what extent to you agree or disagree?
20. People in community now could buy cheaper consumer goods.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
20. When designing a building, the most important factor is the intended use of the building
rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20. Although more and more people read the news on internet, newspapers will remain the
most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree?
 
25. Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger
people for the same jobs.What problems this causes? What are solutions?
25. In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some
people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers,
 while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet
access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 
25. Some countries achieve international sports by building specialized facilities to train top
athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is
positive or negative development?
 
28. In some countries, many people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do
you think it is a positive or negative development?
 
29. Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why
is it the case? What can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?
29. Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the
environment, while others think that the main benefits are in the world business. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.
29. Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or
younger. What do you think are the current and future effects of this trend for those
countries?
29. Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild
animals, and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
29. Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own
country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need
wherever they live.
 
34. The prevention of health problems and health illness is more important than treatment and
medicine. Government funding should reflect this. To what extent do you agree?

35. As well as making money, businesses also have a responsibility towards society.
35. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
 
37. Today, majority of children are raised by their grandparents due to the fact that their
parents are busy working. To what extent do you think it affects the whole family?
 
38. Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution
and will use up the world’s resources. Do you agree or disagree?
 
39. Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals
can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
 
 40. Multicultural societies, where people of different ethnic groups live together can
bring more benefits than drawbacks to a society. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
 
41. Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the
government，while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these
positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
 
42. Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to
get a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
 
43. The world natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are the dangers
of this situation? What should we do
 
44. Some people believe that crime is a result of social problems and poverty, others think that
crime is a result of a bad person’s nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
 
45. Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two
serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these
problems.
 
46. With the increase in the use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing
letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear
completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
 
47. In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first
month after the birth of their baby. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
 
48. The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful
purpose, and can even be damaging.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

49. Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police
force or military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs.
Discuss both views and give your opinion

50. Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do
you think this is a positive or negative development?
 51. Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others
think students should spend time on important subjects. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.

Lifestyle
3. Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others
think that they should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your
opinion. 

5. Nowadays, some workplaces tend to employ equal numbers of men and women. Do
you think it is a positive or negative development?

6.  It is important for all cities and towns to have large outdoor public spaces, such as
parks or squares. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 
7. Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two
serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these
problems.
8. Multicultural societies, where people of different ethnic groups live together can
bring more benefits than drawbacks to a society. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
9. These days people in some countries are living in a “throwaway” society which
means people use things in a short time then throw them away. What are its causes
and what impacts can it have?

10. Some people think that sports play an important role in the development of society.
Others think they are nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.