20/5/2017 (Job – Work)

Some people think a job not only provides income but also social life. Others think it is
better to develop social life with people you do not work with. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.

3/6/2017 (Government spending – Transportation)

As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some
people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user
should cover the costs. Discuss and give your opinion.

8/6/2017 (Economy + Environment)

Some people say that it is possible for a county to be both economically successful and
have a clean environment. Others disagree. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

20/7/2017 (Personal Development)

Some people are born to be leaders, others believe leadership can be learnt. Discuss and
give opinion.

21/10/2017 (Global Issues)

Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is
positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national
identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2/11/2017 (Global Issues)

The aging population is good for business, the economy and society. Others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

14/12/2017 (Education)

Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe
that should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both these views and give your
opinion.

6/1/2018 (Sports)

Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in
teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like
tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3/3/2018 (Architecture)

Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of old houses in local
areas. Others think that people should have freedom to build houses of their own style.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

7/4/2018 (Government – Art – Culture)

Some people think the government funding should not be used for supporting art and
culture, while others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for the
population and the culture. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

19/5/2018 (Technology – Society)

The range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and
the poor. Others think it has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your
opinions.

7/7/2018 (Education)

Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with highest
marks, others say they should accept people with all ages, even if they did not do well at
school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

28/7/2018 (Economy – Society)

Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while
others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

11/8/2018 (Crime)

Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences.
Others, however, believe that there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.

1/12/2018 (Education)

Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group, while others
believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

13/12/2018 (Sports)
Some say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is
nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

(17/11/2018) MEDIA

Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies
rather than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to
society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(3/11/2018) WORK – TECHNOLOGY

There are more workers who work from home and more students who study from home.
This is because computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do
you think it is a positive or negative development?

(20/10/2018) SOCIETY

In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the
changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative?

(18/9/2018) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does

competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?

(15/9/2018) GLOBAL ISSUES

Most of the world’s problems are caused by overpopulation. Do you agree or disagree?

(13/9/2018)

Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the
opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree?

(8/9/2018) EDUCATION

Given high unemployment rate, it is recommended that the government only provide
primary education and no secondary education. What do you think?

(11/8/2018) ANIMALS

It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaur, dodos ...)
There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree
or disagree?
(19/7/2018) EDUCATION

Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think
that the government should spend more money on education in adult population who
cannot read and write. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(2/6/2018) BUSINESS - SOCIETY

Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately,

international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from
different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

(14/4/2018) ART - SCIENCE

In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists
such as musicians, painters and writers. What can arts tell us about life that science and
technology cannot?

(15/3/2018)

Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own
country than other countries. Do you agree or disagree?

(10/3/2018) ARCHITECTURE

When designing a building, the most important factor is intended use of the building
rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(3/2/2018) TRANSPORTATION

The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments for
driving offences. What extent do you agree or disagree?

THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON HOW WE SPEAK AND WRITE? Link:

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/effects-social-media-how-we-speak-and-
write

With 80 percent of teen Internet users frequenting social media sites, it's no wonder our
real world social lives are seeing some changes. Though some parents worry about a
future of poor grammar and verbal textspeak, most signs point to a more promising
reality. Social media use requires some unique adaptations, but it also provides us with a
whole new way to communicate.

We're Learning a New Language

Social media sites like Twitter that impose a character limit force users to condense their
thoughts. For many, this results in excessive use of textspeak. This type of shorthand
involves a whole new language of abbreviations.

Some popular terms like LOL (for "laugh out loud") have evolved into unique words that
have a meaning greater than their original abbreviation. LOL is now used to add a joking
or lighthearted inflection to messages almost like a type of punctuation. It doesn't always
indicate literal laughter. This is just one example of how Internet and text shorthand is
becoming a language all its own.

We Write for a Larger Audience

Where writing was once a solitary activity, it has now become a very social way to
communicate. Before the Internet, most people wrote to communicate with one other
person. Now we reach hundreds or thousands of people with a single post. We search for
laptop deals with an eye to wireless connectivity in order to stay connected and
communicate with a global audience at a moment's notice. Rather than eroding our

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writing skills, this has sharpened them. Blogging, in particular, is a powerful way for
people to improve their writing.

We Have to Discern Between Textspeak and Proper Grammar

There are many different types of communications in the world of social media.
Textspeak and overuse of abbreviations or slang is not appropriate for every setting.
Social media users have to learn the proper time and place for different types of writing.
While Twitter is forgiving of textspeak, Facebook's longer text limits encourage proper
grammar. While shorthand does slip into Facebook, emails, blogs, and even some written
papers, most writers are still aware of how to write properly, and do so often.

We're More Concise

Another side effect of Twitter's text limit is the ability to get to the point faster. Gone is
small talk. Kiss goodbye to lengthy intros. The sweeping prose of earlier generations is
giving way to a new way of writing that's more concise, jumping right to the point.
Blogging has contributed to this as well, since most successful bloggers know they only
have a few seconds to draw a reader in before he clicks away. Short punchy sentences
and the active voice are taking over as the most popular way to communicate in writing.