1 More and more people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on fast food. Do you agree or disagree?

2 Parents today are not as close to their children as they used to be. What are the causes of this? Suggest some solutions.

3 In many countries, the subjects that are taught in schools are decided by the central authorities. Some people think that teachers, rather than politicians, should be responsible for this task. To what extent you agree or disagree?

4 High school students need to learn practical skills, such as car maintenance and financial management, along with the academic subjects at school. Do you agree or disagree?

5 Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education. Some people think that universities should make it easier for them to access higher education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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

7 People today pay more attention to artists and give less importance to science and technology. Do you agree or disagree?

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

9 The government should not provide financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement. Do you agree or disagree?

10 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?

11 If a product is good and can meet people’s needs, people will buy it. Advertising in the media is no more than a form of entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?

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

13 More and more people are moving from rural areas to cities in search of a better life, but city life has its own problems. What are these problems? Suggest some solutions.

14 In modern cities, urban planners tend to place shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

15 International sports events can help to reduce the tension and prejudice between countries. Do you agree or disagree?

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

17 In spite of significant improvements in car technology, there are still large numbers of road accidents. What the causes of these accidents? Suggest some measures that can be taken to address the problem.

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

19 Alternative energy, such as wind and solar energy, is becoming more and more popular in many countries. What are the causes of this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy?

20 Some people think that it is cruel to test new medicines and other new products on animals. Others, however, believe that this kind of testing is important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.