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    This document provides a list of 10 controversial statements that can be used to spark discussion on controversial topics. The statements cover issues related to education, government, crime and punishment, personal choices, and fringe beliefs. Teachers can assign pairs or groups to discuss one of the statements, casually introduce a statement into class conversation, or organize a debate using these provocative prompts.

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    This document provides a list of 10 controversial statements that can be used to spark discussion on controversial topics. The statements cover issues related to education, government, crime and punishment, personal choices, and fringe beliefs. Teachers can assign pairs or groups to discuss one of the statements, casually introduce a statement into class conversation, or organize a debate using these provocative prompts.

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    Expressing opinions on controversial topics B1+ FUNCTIONS 30’

    Controversial topics
    Here are some great controversial statements to get the conversation going. Use them in various
    ways. Give one or a few to students for pair/group discussion. Or casually toss one of these
    statements yourself into the conversation at an appropriate moment. Or organize a debate.

    A foreign language cannot be taught. It


    must be learned. Those who can do, those who can't
    teach.
    A country gets the government it
    deserves. You will be happier if you stay
    unmarried.
    Sometimes it is right to execute
    murderers. Committing suicide should be made
    legal.
    Soft drugs like marijuana should be
    legalized. Royalty and democracy are
    incompatible.
    Beauty is only a matter of taste.
    Astrology
    We are all basically selfish.
    Punishment never has any good effect. Flat-Earthers

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