1. Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality continuously, students are encouraged to make assessment on their teachers. Do you agree or disagree?

2. In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss advantages and disadvantages for young people to do this.

3. Students at schools and universities learn more from lessons with teachers than from other sources such as the Internet and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4.   Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

5.   It is right that university graduates should earn higher salary than less well-educated members. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6. Some people think children who are brought in needy families are better prepared to solve problems in their adult years than children brought up in wealthy families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7.   People are playing less attention to basic science. What do you think about the causes of this trend and give your solutions.

8.   People today can perform the everyday tasks such as shopping, banking or even business transactions, without meeting others face to face. Do you think it is a positive or negative phenomenon?

9.   It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sport or musician. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

10. Some people think people should create an international language to make life simpler. Do you agree or disagree?

11. In the past, many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. Nowadays, skills like these are disappearing in some countries. Why does this change happen? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?

12. Long distance flight consumes natural resources and pollutes the air. Some people think it should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13. Should the elderly people live in caring house or at home? Discuss.

14. Some people think the media should not report details of crimes to the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

15. It is generally believed that the relationship among family members is now not as close as it used to be. Give possible reasons and your recommendations.

16. Some people think food has been changed by technological advances and this is an improvement while others worry that is harmful. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

17. Some people think individual happiness only depends on financial success but others think there are other factors. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

18. Should animals be used in testing new drugs or other products?

19. Some people think that criminals should be sent into the prison, while others believe that education and training are better. Discuss.

20. Buildings have changed the appearance of our cities and towns. Some people believe that we should build all the new buildings in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree?

21. Some people think that people who immigrate to a new country should accept the new culture as their own rather than remain in separate minority groups and live in different lifestyles. Do you agree or disagree?