1. Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people think it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

2. The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

3. Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.

4. Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5. Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.

6. Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed if they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others, however, believe that is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

7. Some people think that the housing shortage in large cities can only be solved by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

8. In some countries, there is not enough respect for elderly people. Why is this the case? Suggest some solutions.

9. Some people believe that only the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can succeed in sports. Others, however, think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.

10. In modern cities, urban planners tend to place shops, schools, offices, and homes in certain areas. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Exposure to international media has significant influences on local cultures. To what extent do you think the influences are positive?

11. The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. Do you agree or disagree?

12. Nowadays, some workplaces tend to employ equal numbers of men and women workers. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

13. Nowadays some individuals behave in an anti-society way, such as committing a crime. In general, it is the society to blame. What causes the anti-social behaviours of individuals? Who should be responsible for dealing with it?

14. Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

15. Some people think foreign visitors should be charged more than local people when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

16. In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose science subjects. What is the reason? Should the trend be changed?

17. Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

18. Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

19. Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to their society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.