Nowadays, most people try to balance between work  and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this  balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problem?

Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with the highest marks, while others say they should accept people of all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is it the case? What can be done to attract local people to visit these places?

In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we till greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and writers. What can art tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and writers. What can art tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport?

Fossil fuels , such as coal, oil and natural gas, are used in many countries. The use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, is encouraged. Is this trend a posotive or negative development?

More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses for communities in poorer countries.

Why young people choose to do so? Who will benefit more: young people or the communities?

Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places.

What are the advantages and disadvantages both situations.

In the past, people used to travel to see the difference from their home country. However, the sceneries in places around the world seem similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of these similarities outweigh the disadvantages?

Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their employees to the countryside. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the traditions and customs relating to the food we eat and the way we eat are changing. What is happening? do you think kind of change is positive or negative?

These days people in some countries are living in a “throw-away” society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away. why this could be and what problems can this create?

New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time.

Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems.

What are those problems?

In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars?

The range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. Others think it has an opposite effect.

Discuss both views and give your opinions.

The media should include more stories which report good news.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books, and they shouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs.

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

Some people think the government funding should not be used for supporting art and culture, while others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for the population and the culture.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People are optimistic about the 21^st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?

The range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. Others think it has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

Nowadays, technological developments are causing environmental problems. Many people think that we should live a simpler life while others believe that technology can solve environmental problems.

Discuss both view and give your own opinion.

Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own country than other countries.

Do you agree or disagree?