Many people like to eat unhealthy food even though they know it's bad for them.

Why? What are the most effective ways to improve people's eating habits?

With all the problems in the world today, spending money on space exploration is a complete waste. The money could be better spent on other causes.

To what extent do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.

In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In Britain when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care.

Who do you think should pay for this care the government or family?

Some people prefer to do physical activities to relax while others choose mental activities.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common.

Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Some people believe that a crime is a result of social problems and poverty. Others think that crime is a result of a bad person’s nature.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

“Prevention is better than cure.” Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work.

Discuss and give your opinion.

Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.

To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people think governments should spend money looking for life on other planets, while others think that there are many unsolved problems on earth.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that having a permanent job is better than enjoying the job.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Convenient food will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and methods of preparation.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people who have been into prison become good citizens later and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime. 

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The most important consideration when choosing any career or job is having a high income.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people work long hours leaving very little time for leisure activities.

Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education, or shopping.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers.

What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news?