1.Children today are difficult to concentrate or pay attention in schools. What do you think causes this problem? What’s the solutions?
2.Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security. Other people think one should find a permanent job. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3.Some people think interview is the basic form of selecting procedure for most large companies, while others think it is unreliable and there are some other better methods. Discuss both opinions and give your own idea.
4.In some countries, the criminal trials are shown on TV and the general public can watch them. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
5.Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6.Online shopping is now replacing shopping in store. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
7.In some countries, it's possible to buy a wide variety of foods transported from other countries. To what extent the benefits outweigh its drawbacks.
8.Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 9.The proportion of elderly people in some societies is increasing rapidly. Do you think the negative effect of such trend outweigh the positive effect?
10.There are many advertisements directed at children, such as snacks, toys and other goods. Parents argue that children are under pressure. Advertisers claim that the advertisements provide useful information. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
11.The range and quality of food have been improved with the development of technology and scientific advance. Some people think it is good while others think it is harmful. Discuss two sides and give your own opinion.
12.Some people argue that too much attention and too many resources are given to the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13.Some people think that the news media have much more influential in people’s lives and that this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
14.Today’s society is based on laws and rules. It can’t function well if individuals are free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15.Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society. To what extent do you agree with this view?
16.Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
17.To improve the quality of education, people think that we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
18.Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed when they are used as money-making machines aims at tourists, other people believe that it is the only way to save such conditions in the world today.Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. 19.Multicultural societies, where people of different ethnic groups live together,can bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20.Nowadays both women and men work full-time. Therefore, they have to share household tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
