In today's world, private companies rather than government pay for and conduct most scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some people say air travel only benefits rich people, most average people take no advantage from development of airplane. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say politicians promote the development of society. However others believe that it is scientists who have more influence on the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Survey shows that many people are living longer. However, increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer life expectancy for individuals and society?
Some people think that zoos are cruel and all zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoos are useful to protect rare animals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Studies suggested that children now spend more time on watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think this is case? What measurement and methods can be used to handle this?
Some think governments should change the way individuals live while others believe they should choose their lifestyles by themselves. Discuss these both views and give your opinion.
It has been suggested that everyone in the world want to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think disadvantages of such a development outweigh advantages?
Some people consider that school education should be concentrated on academic subjects, which would be helpful for their future careers, and subjects like music and sport are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common things for us, but some people argue that they are not as good as attending a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should obey rules that parents and teachers want them to do. However, others think that this may make it harder for children to deal with difficulties in their later life in adulthood. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many young people today leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to encourage a positive attitude to learning in young people?
Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing amount of people today change their career and place of residence several times during their lives. Is this positive or negative to development?
Some people think that lawbreakers should be sent to prison. However, others think that better talents among those should be made to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views .
Should we trust the news stories presented by journalists?
The range and quality of food have been improved by the advancement of science and technology. While some are very optimistic to this, some others worry that this is harmful to human health. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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Describe a foreign dish that you want to eat
Describe a dangerous thing you have done
Describe something naughty that you have done in your childhood