Popular events like the football world cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in
easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you
agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe
that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual
ability. Discuss some of the views
Successful sportsmen can earn a great deal more than people in other important professions. Some
people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Do you agree give some examples.
Some people believe that all children should learn a foreign language from the time they start
school, while others believe it is better to wait until a child is at secondary school. Compare both the
sides and give your opinion
Some people believe that advertising has a strong effect on a person’s decision-making process.
Others feel that it has little or no real impact. Do you agree or disagree with the statement give your
opinion.
Some people feel that the media has the strongest impact on people’s lives. Others feel that it is
politicians who have the most control over the way people lives. Compare both the views.
Some people thing that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think
that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities. Discus both positives and
negatives.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others,
however, prefer to take risks and think that change is a positive thing. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
Some people think that boys and girls should attend school together. Others feel that they should be
educated separately. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Some people think that a sense of competition should be encouraged in children. Others believe that
children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty while others believe
that it is causing damage to the environment and so should be stopped. Discuss both views and give
your opinion.
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as the older houses in an
area. Others believe that the government should allow people to build houses in the style they
want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people like to spend their leisure time with their colleagues while others prefer to keep their
private life separate from their work life. Discuss both views and give your opinion
