1 Differences between countries are becoming less evident. People all over the world share the same brands, advertising, eating habits and television channels. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

2 Some people think that employers should be required to employ equal numbers of men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3 When students study a foreign language, they should also study the culture and lifestyles of the people who speak the language. Do you agree or disagree?

4 Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to students’ future career success. Other subjects, such as music and sports, are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5 Some people think that high-school students should be encouraged to evaluate their teachers. Others, however, believe that will result in loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

6 Distance education delivered over the Internet or television has more advantages than classroom-based education. Do you agree or disagree?

7 Some people think that newspapers are the best source of news. Others, however, believe that news is presented better on television or the Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

8 Detailed descriptions of crimes in the media should be strictly controlled. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9 Public libraries should only provide books and not waste their limited resources on multimedia materials such as videos or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10 Some people think that it is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11 Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed if they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others, however, believe that is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

12 The only way to improve safety on the road is to severely punish driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13 Cheap air travel is increasingly popular in the world today. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

14 Today, people often buy food transported from other countries. Do you think the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks?

15 Staying healthy by participating in sports and eating well should be an individual’s duty to society rather than a habit for personal benefits. Do you agree or disagree?

16 The government should pay for people’s education and health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17 Some people believe that governments should give financial support to artists such as painters, sculptors and musicians. Others, however, argue that artists should be funded by other sources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

18 In many countries, average life expectancy has been increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society as a whole? Suggest some solutions.

19 Individuals cannot do anything to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

20 Some people think that it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Others, however, think that it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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