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GLOBAL PROBLEM
1. Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or
negative social development?
2. Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others
think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
3. Many people believe that the world’s most urgent problems can only be solved by international
collaboration. Do you agree or disagree?
4. Some people say that governments should spend money on measures to save languages that are used by
few speakers, while others believe it's a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your
opinion?
5. Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoos are
useful to protect the rare animals. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?
6. Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, believe
that scientists have the greatest influence. Discuss both of views and give your opinion.
7. Nuclear energy is a better choice for meeting increasing demand, agree or disagree?
8. In the past people believed that the human race was steadily making progress in all areas of life,
nowadays there is less certainty that it is so. In what areas do you think the most important progress has
been made so far? In what areas more needs to be done?
9. The tendency for human beings to copy others can be shown in the popularity of fashion in clothes and
other consumer goods. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
10. The restoration of the old buildings in the major cities throughout the world involves the enormous
government expenditure. This money would bring more benefit if it used to provide new housing and road.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11. International community must act immediately to ensure all nations to reduce their consumption of fossil
fuels e.g gas and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12. Rich countries are getting richer while poor countries are getting poorer. What is the cause of this? What
could be done to solve this problem?
13. The government should reduce the amount of money spent on local environmental problems and instead
increase funding into urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extent do you
agree?
14. Global environmental issues are the responsibility of rich nations not of poorer nations. Do you agree with
this opinion?
15. Many people believe that global environmental problems should be dealt with internationally rather than
domestically. What is your opinion?
16. Many countries are experiencing population growth and need more homes. Should these new homes be
constructed in existing cities or should new towns be built in the countryside? 
17. Nowadays, a lot of buildings, such as offices and  schools, are now being built with an open plan design.
Why is that? Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
18. In many cities there is a lack of space to develop and as a result, in order to moderni ze, old buildings are
demolished and replaced with new buildings. What are the disadvantages of knocking down old buildings?
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Do Hong Ngoc Diep - Bien Hoa Gifted High-school 1