Agree & Disagree

1. Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will

remain the most important source of news. Do you agree or disagree?

2. The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people

should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas

are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent

do you agree or disagree?

3. When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4. Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical

attractions.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Advantage & Disadvantage

1. Nowadays, some young people decide not to get a university education.

Instead, they try to find a job when they leave school.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

2. It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school

and going to university.

Do the advantages of having a year off outweigh the disadvantages?

3. The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the

modern life style. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages

outweigh the disadvantages?

4. Many elderly people are no long looked after by their families but are put in care

homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this

trend?
Problem & Solution

1. Animal species are becoming extinct as a result of human activities on land and

in sea. Why has this happened? What's the solution?

2. Animal species are becoming extinct as a result of human activities on land and

in sea. Why has this happened? What's the solution?

3. Many people nowadays spend a large percentage of their day working.

What problems might this cause?

How can these problems be solved?

4. People in many countries are spending less time with their family.

What are the reasons, and effects of this?

5. It is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise.

What are the causes and solutions?

Positive & Negative

1. In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone

nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative

development?

2. Scientists predict in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people.

Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

3. Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on

campus.

Do you think this is a positive or negative development?