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Some people think that the government should invest more money in teaching science subjects rather than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think learning a foreign language is important for travelling or working in another country, while others think it is not necessary because English is spoken in most countries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in groups, while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that the government should decide what subjects students should study at university. Others believe that students should be allowed to apply for the subjects they prefer. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In recent years, many school teachers have encountered a troubling trend: an increasing number of students are developing a dislike for math. Why might this be the case? How can this problem be solved?

In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

Some people believe that children should be taught to give presentations at school. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has had a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the development of AI, some people think that AI will replace human workers in many fields. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the increasing use of technology in the workplace is beneficial, while others believe it causes more problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or the same conditions of work for life. What are the possible causes? How can people prepare for work in the future?

Many people believe that social networking sites have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that developing tourism is good for a country, while others believe it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that vertical city is the best, where people live and work in tall buildings. Others think that the "horizontal" city is better, where there are few tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

More and more people are buying and using their own cars. Do the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for the environment?

Some people think that it is more important to plant trees in the open areas in towns and cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In many countries, the amount of rubbish is rapidly increasing. Why is this? What can be done to solve this problem?

Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others think we should not worry about this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that the government should spend money on looking after the environment. Others believe that the money should be spent on other priorities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think everyone should be a vegetarian, because we do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Research shows that overeating can be just as harmful as smoking. Thus the advertising of certain food products should be banned, as cigarette is banned in many countries. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, people spend a great deal of time sitting, leading to health problems. Why does this happen? What are the best ways to encourage people to sit less?

The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is better for people to be unemployed rather than to be employed without a job they enjoy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about the other culture. We can learn as much as from books, films and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that violent films and video games have negative effects on people and should be banned. Others think that they are just relaxation sources. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Some people think that the best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is to provide education for all. Others believe that other methods should be used. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that they cannot always expect job satisfaction and a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many young people's choice of future jobs bases on salary. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In some countries, people are spending more money on their appearance (e.g., clothes, hair, cosmetic surgery). Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?