1.

Instead of phoning friends and family, many prefer to communicate by sending text
messages. Do you think that it is a good idea to use texting as a primary means of
communication? Support your points with specific examples and details.

2. Many protesters in the United States want to decrease funding for police departments. In
your opinion, is this a good idea? Why or why not? Provide supporting details in your
response.

3. Some health experts suggest that all liquids should be eliminated from one’s diet except
water. Do you think that it is a good idea to only drink water? Give reasons and details to
support your argument.

4. Because of alarming increases of carbon emissions, some believe that consumers

should be forced to buy electric cars if they do not want to use public transportation. Do you
think that it is a good idea to force consumers to buy electric cars? Support your points
with specific examples and details.

5. According to many health experts, people should be rigorously exercising 45 minutes a

day 4-6 days a week. In your opinion, is this a good idea? Why or why not? Provide
supporting details in your response.

6. People who throw trash from their cars onto the freeways should be fined at least $1000
US. Do you think that this is a good idea? Give reasons and details to support your
argument.

7. Children who misbehave in elementary schools should be paddled. Do you think that it is
a good idea to paddle rowdy children? Support your points with specific examples and
details.

8. Teenagers should not be allowed to browse the Internet without adult supervision. In your
opinion, is this a good idea? Why or why not? Provide supporting details in your response.

9. Professors should make attendance at their classes mandatory. Do you think that this is
a good idea? Give reasons and details to support your argument.

10. Students should never be allowed to submit assignments after their due dates. Do you
think that it is a good idea for professors not to allow late assignments? Support your
points with specific examples and details.
11. All children aged 3-8 years should be taught swimming lessons. In your opinion, is this a
good idea? Why or why not? Provide supporting details in your response.

12. Children should be vaccinated to prevent disease. Do you think that this is a good idea?
Give reasons and details to support your argument.

13. Do you think that it is a good idea to live with your boyfriend/girlfriend before marriage?
Support your points with specific examples and details.

14. It is much better to purchase a new car instead of a used one. In your opinion, is this a
good idea? Why or why not? Provide supporting details in your response.

15. Do you think that this is a good idea? Give reasons and details to support your
argument.

16. People who have terminal, painful diseases should be allowed to ask doctors to end
their lives. Do you think that it is a good idea to allow people to do this? Support your points
with specific examples and details.

17. All young men and young women should be required to complete two years of military
service for their countries. In your opinion, is this a good idea? Why or why not? Provide
supporting details in your response.

18. Children and teenagers should be limited to only two hours of screen time daily from
devices such as smartphones, IPads, and gaming systems like X-Box. Do you think that this
is a good idea? Give reasons and details to support your argument.

19. All families should only be allowed to have one automobile. Do you think that it is a good
idea for a family to have only one car? Support your points with specific examples and
details.

20. Building contractors should be required to install clean energy producing solar panels on
all new homes. In your opinion, is this a good idea? Why or why not? Provide supporting
details in your response.

21. Smoke stacks on all large companies should be modified so that no harmful pollutants
are emitted into the atmosphere. Do you think that this is a good idea? Give reasons and
details to support your argument.
22. Do you think that it is a good idea to skip breakfast? Support your points with specific
examples and details.

23. Everyone should be required to learn a second language. In your opinion, is this a good
idea? Why or why not? Provide supporting details in your response.

24. Before getting married, some couples prefer to have a long engagement which is at
least two years. Do you think that this is a good idea? Give reasons and details to support
your argument.

25. Do you think that it is a good idea to date someone who speaks a different language
that you do? Support your points with specific examples and details.

26. Investing in a house is much better than investing in the stock market. In your opinion, is
this a good idea? Why or why not? Provide supporting details in your response.

27. Do you think that this is a good idea to save about 5% of your salary each month? Give
reasons and details to support your argument.

28. Do you think that it is a good idea to talk to an academic advisor before choosing your
major? Support your points with specific examples and details.

29. Minors who are under the age of 18 who steal should not be put in jail. In your opinion, is
this a good idea? Why or why not? Provide supporting details in your response.

30. People should no longer be allowed to own pets likes dogs and cars. Do you think that
this is a good idea? Give reasons and details to support your argument.