OUTLINE TOPIC

1. Teenagers are dropping out of school to find a job. What problems and how
can we help them to continue their education?
2. Keeping the air quality at healthy levels for their residents is a concern for
many places. What problems and how can we solve the problem of pollution
in city centres?
3. Learning a foreign language helps students develop a set of important skills.
Why should foreign languages be taught in schools?
4. Has technology made a positive contribution to sport today?

The use of technology to improve performance

The use of technology in refereeing decisions
5. It is better to work at home than in an office. Do you agree?
Contact with people
Working hours
6. In many parts of Africa, people are dying of starvation and lack of
freshwater. What reasons of this issue and how can these problems be
solved?
7. Many forests around the world are being destroyed for agricultural,
commercial, or housing use without allowing time for the forests to
regenerate themselves. What problems and how can these problems be
solved?
8. More and more young people spend most of their time playing computer
games. What problems may happen and how can we help children to
overcome this addiction?
9. Smoking is responsible for many health problems throughout the world. Do
you think it should be made illegal?
10.Life is harder for young people now than in the past. Do you agree?
Education
Work
11.Is it better to go shopping in small local businesses or large out-of-town
shopping /centres?
Where things are cheaper
Where service is better
12.Is it better to spend a summer holiday in the countryside or on the coast?
Leisure options
 Climate
13.Is it better to use the car or public transport in your town or area?
Journey times
Cost
14.There is little that individuals can do to help the environment. Do you agree?
Pollution
Household waste
15.Some people think that school does not prepare students adequately for real
life. Do you agree?
The content of lessons
Social relationships
16.Do you agree that modern domestic appliances have improved the quality of
our lives?
Effect on household chores
Time saved for other activities
17.Is it better to go on holiday with family or friends?
18.Is it better to be famous or unknown?