1 NOV
International tourism has brought many benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the advantages of international tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
2 NOV
Universities should accept an equal number of male and female students in every subject. To What extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
3 NOV
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.
4 NOV
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
7 NOV
Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development in any experiences we may have in our life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Which do you consider to be the major influence?
8 NOV
Some people think that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work.
How do you think children should spend their free time?
9 NOV
Nowadays, we are producing more and more rubbish.
Why do you think this is happening?
What can government do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
10 NOV
Happiness is considered very important in life. Why is difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness?
11 NOV
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas in achieving whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
14 NOV
In many countries, schools have severe problems with students behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
15 NOV
In the past, many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? How far is this situation is true in your country?
17 NOV
There is an increasing trend of purchasing used things. Do you think it is a positive trend or negative? Discuss in detail.
18 NOV
Some people believe that all children should have a pet or animal to look after. Other people disagree, however, saying that this depends on the child's circumstances. Consider these opposing views and give your own opinion?
21 NOV
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. What factors contribute to job satisfaction?
How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?
22 NOV
Some people think that children should learn at school, the ways how advertising companies advertise their products.
Do you agree or disagree?
23 NOV
Some feel that punishment should focus more on rehabilitation instead of long prison terms. Others feel prison terms are important for social stability.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
24 NOV
Some people today have argued that countries should interfere less in the affairs of other nations.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
25 NOV
Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
30 NOV
Friendly robots are now being developed to help people at work and at home. Do you think the positive effects of this development outweigh the negative?
Optional 1
Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education. Some people think that it should become easier for them to study at universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Optional 2
Financial education should be a mandatory component of the school program. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Optional 3
Even though globalization affects the world’s economy in a very positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Optional 4
Dieting can change a person’s life for the better or ruin one’s health completely. What is your opinion?
Optional 5
Nowadays many people prefer to use private cars. What problems has this trend created? What solutions can you suggest?