SPEAKING TOPICS

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using public transport?

4. Some parents say that teenagers’ use of smartphones and other electronic gadgets is
spoiling the family life. What’s your opinion?

5. Tradition and modernization are incompatible, so one must choose between them. Do
you agree with this idea?

6. It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early
age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment
should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

7. In many countries, teenagers take on part-time jobs while they are still students. Do you
think this is a good idea? Support your opinion using specific reasons and examples.

8. Nowadays some people are giving more importance to luxury goods in their lives. What
are the causes of this trend and do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

9. Some people think that smacking or using any type of physical violence as punishment
against children is wrong. What’s your view?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

10. What do you think are some of the reasons why children misbehave?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

11. Some people like to do what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new
things and take risks.

Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
12. “Health is wealth”.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.

13. Classmates are a more important influence than parents on children’s success in
school.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.

14. The job market is becoming ever more challenging. What would you do to prepare
yourself to meet higher job requirements?

15. In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyles of children are different from
those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their
health.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

16. Fast food is now universally available in most countries and is becoming
increasingly popular. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not.

What are your opinions on this?

17. Social networking can become an addiction if it takes over your life and leaves you
little time for family friends or other activities.

What is your opinion? What possible solutions can you suggest?