1. Most high level jobs are done by men.

Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women Many studies have revealed presence of Glass Ceiling in the corporate world or even may be in the entire working world. I personally support removal of this distortion. However I am a bit wary of correcting the situation through introduction of another distortion i.e reservation. Those who do not employ will still comply to the reservation requirements by creating dummy positions . Because of reservation the position that will be awarded to a women will see more firing of women and far more excuses to not hire in the top level and more issue Correction can be by rewarding and recognition of the women in the job world . The biggest reason for a women is the maternity constraints that put a break in their career . if somehow this break can be neutralized and awarded this anomaly of disproportionate representation of women in the top rungs of the corporate ladder will be corrected to some extent 2. Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives? Media generally tend to takes sides .. making issues and arguemtns two ways . So to some or maybe most of the times it would be either Pampering or persecution by media rather than a balanced view. I do agree that they should be given more privacy but I also agree that their fame has this price of loosing privacy. The followers and detractors of the celebrities would like to know more and more. To supply to the demands of either of this segment is where the profit lies for a media business. To realize this profit , they will cross the line of invasion of the private lives which is most of the times so thin that it is non protectable legally. 3. Should developing countries concentrate on Improving industrial skills or should they promote education first? India , China, Japan and most of the Europe started development at the same time. India was the first to provide global standards education ( in English) however other countries like China, Japan, Germany had native language education but also developed industrial skills. Without resources there is no infrastructure. Demand from the industry results in development of infrastructure . The fiscal deficit problems will arise as social program will require money that these countries could barely afford 4. Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes? 5. Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? 6. In your opinion what factors contribute to a good movie? 7. Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries?

8. If children behave badly ,should their parents accept responsibility and also be punished? 9. What should a government do for a country to become successful? 10.Should sports classes be sacrificed in High School so students can concentrate on Academic subjects? 11.Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patients health, no matter how rich they are? 12.Will modern technology, such as the internet ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information? 13.Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of giving international Aid to poor countries. 14.Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or re-educated and rehabituated, using community service programs for instance, before being reintroduced to society. Preventive measure Curative measure The irony is that curative measure compromises on the preventive measure Rehabilitation has resulted in 20% less re-offence 15. Computers can translate all kinds of languages well so our children don't need to learn more languages in the future? 16.Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? 17.What should a government do for a country to become successful? 18.Should money be spent on space exploration? 19.Should rich countries forgive all debts for poor countries? 20.Does foreign aid help donor countries more than the recipients? 21.Should rich countries pay more for environmental damage? 22.Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes? 23.In most countries disabled people are not catered for adequately, e.g. buildings are often inappropriately designed. Governments rely too heavily on charities and voluntary organizations to provide assistance and funding. What further measures could be taken to assist disabled people? 24.In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning? Government entering into the bedrooms or should it influence the bedroom activities of its citizens. Economic as well as social problem. Japan and Nordic countries have looming large overage problem issue

25.The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to make all young drivers complete a safe driving education course before being licensed to drive. 26.Most high level jobs are done by men. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? 27.Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives? 28.Should developing countries concentrate on Improving industrial skills or should they promote education first? 29.Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes? 30.Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? 31.In your opinion what factors contribute to a good movie? 32.Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? 33.Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries? 34.If children behave badly ,should their parents accept responsibility and also be punished? 35.Should money be spent on space exploration? 36.Should rich countries should forgive all debts for poor countries? 37.Will the Internet will bring people of the world closer together? 38.Does foreign aid helps donor countries more than the recipients? 39.Are zoos are necessary for education? 40.Is animal testing necessary? 41.Should rich countries should pay more for environmental damage? 42.Should retirement be compulsory at 65 years of age? 43.Are women are better parents than men? 44.Should children should be taught sex education in schools? 45.The education a child receives at home from having parents who are positive role models is more important than the academic education a child receives at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 46.In many countries there has been an increase in social problems involving teenagers in recent years. Many people believe that this is due to modern lifestyles because parents spend more and more time at work and have less time to supervise their children. To what extent do you believe this is true? (sample essay to download) 47.People are now living longer than ever before and many old people are unable to look after themselves. Some people believe that it is the responsibility of families to look after the elderly, while others say governments should provide retirement homes for them where they can be looked after properly. Discuss. 48.Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children. Many children do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing) See my sample essay for useful vocabulary. 49.Some people believe that the government should ban dangerous sporting activities while others think that people have the freedom do whatever sports they choose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion Lesson on academic vocabulary including a download of the essay

50.It is commonly thought that it is healthy for adults to maintain an outside interest in order to relax or stay fit. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of 3 of the following sports and pastimes:*tennis *walking *visiting museums *reading *joining a club *going to a gym 51.Many people want their country to host an international sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and include your opinion, supported by examples. 52.Some people believe that competitive sports have a positive effect on childrens education, while others believe there is no place for such sports in schools. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. 53.In many countries people working in sport and entertainment earn much more money than professionals like doctors, nurses and teachers. Why do you think this happens in some societies and do you consider it is good or bad? (China writing) 54.Nowadays many jobs are more stressful and the working day is longer. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees? - model essay with lesson and exercises to help you write the essay 55.Some people think that only staff who worked in a company for a long time should be promoted to a higher position. Whats your opinion? Lesson on coherence and writing better paragraphs including a download of the essay 56.In many countries people working in sport and entertainment earn much more money than professionals like doctors, nurses and teachers. Why do you think this happens in some societies and do you consider it is good or bad? sample essay with exercises and download 57.Unemployment is one of the most serious problems facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty five hours? sample essay with vocabulary exercises and download 58.Some people argue that the government should give every unemployed person a mobile phone and should make sure they have access to the Internet. They believe this is the best way of using public money to reduce the problem of unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Focus on IELTS) 59.In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss. (Cambridge IELTS 3) 60.Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life? 61.Newspapers and books are outdated. Why do some people believe this? What is your opinion? (sample essay with exercises and download) 62.Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them? 63.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? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Discuss. (Cambridge IELTS 1)

64.Some people believe that the media, such as the press, TV and Internet should be more strictly controlled. Others feel that controls should be loosened to give people freer access to information.To what extent do you agree or disagree? 65.Essay questions 66.Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society? (see my sample essay) 67.When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Cambridge IELTS 3) 68.We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer technology. It is used in business, crime detection and even to fly planes. What will it be used for in future? Is this dependence on technology a good thing or should we be suspicious of its benefits? 69.Telecommuting refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting? (IELTS to Success) 70.In the future, we will have more and more leisure time as machines replace many of the tasks we do at home and work. Discuss the benefits this will bring and also the problem it will cause. (Academic writing practice) 71.We live today in an electronic information age. It is easier to be connected by technology yet many people seem no closer to feeling happy in their lives. In what extent do you agree or disagree. (IELTS on Track) 72.Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (Focus on IELTS) 73.Space exploration requires vast sums of money. Is the amount of money spent on space research justifiable? Could the money be better spent? (see my sample essay) 74.The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. (see my sample essay with commentary) 75.Some people say that the Internet is making the world smaller by bringing people together. To what extent do you agree that the internet is making it easier for people to communicate with one another? Questions

Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information Technology. Many people children suffer as a result of these changes. To what extent would you support or reject the idea of moving these subjects from school curriculum? (IELTS Practice tests with answers) sample essay with vocabulary exercise and download Everyone should stay in school until the age of 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree? sample essay with vocabulary exercises and download In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the

advantages and disadvantages of this new approach? Sample essay with detailed vocabulary help and advice on structuring the essay for coherence. Some people believe that exams are an inappropriate way of measuring students performance and should be replaced by continuous assessment. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Sample essay with detailed advice on improving your paragraph structure Some people argue that universities should provide students with more practical training for their future career. Should university education be more vocational or academic. Discuss In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? (Cambridge IELTS 4) Many universities charge higher fees for foreign students. Why do they do this? Do you believe that it is fair? Most university graduates earn more money than less well educated people. Some people argue that this means they should pay the full cost of their education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Nothing is more important to a countrys future than education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Business and finance It some countries people pay different rates of tax depending on their salary, in other countries everyone pays the same rate. Which do you believe is the best system? Many people judge success solely by money and material possessions. However, success can be achieved or measured in other ways. Discuss. (IELTS Foundation) Politics A government has various duties to its citizens, but limited resources. Should defence spending take up a significant proportion of the national budget? Discuss. One of the most pressing problems facing the world today is overpopulation. What policies do you believe governments should adopt to address the causes and effects of this problem? (sample essay with lesson on how to understand the question and write the introduction) Future plans which is to design prisons for learning and working, with bigger cells containing computers that will enable study and communication, have been criticized for trying to turn prisons into holiday camps and wasting taxpayers money. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (IELTS Foundation)
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Todays food travels thousands of miles before it reaches customers. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend? Lesson on academic language with a download of the essay and an exercise to help you write it yourself. One of the major problems facing the world today is the growing number of refugees. The developed nations in the world should tackle this problem by taking in more refugees. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? sample essay with advice to download

If poorer nations are to develop they will need to invest in health and education. They often do not have the resources to achieve this, so is it the duty of richer nations to provide assistance in these areas? Explain your answer with reasons and examples. More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Give your opinion. (Academic writing practice) Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

sample essay to download and lesson on improving the coherence of your essays by using balance Most countries spend a large amount of money in weapons to defend themselves though they are not at war. They should spend money to help the citizens in poor and disadvantaged countries. Discuss. (China writing)

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The best way to solve the worlds environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (China writing) sample essay with vocabulary exercises and download Some people prefer to live in a house, while others think that there are more advantages living in an apartment. sample essay with vocabulary exercises and download
In recent years, farming practice has changed to include methods such as factory farming and the use of technology to improve crops. Some people believe these developments are necessary, while others regard them as dangerous and advocate a return to more traditional farming methods. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. Sample essay to download with advice on how to structure the essay. In many countries there is a shortage of housing due to a growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the countryside, others argue for the regeneration of cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the building new towns in the countryside?

The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from

constantly buying more up to date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree with this statement? (Model tests for the IELTS)

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Recent research shows that the consumption of junk food is a major factor in poor diet and this is detrimental to health. Some people believe that better health education is the answer to this problem but others disagree. What is your opinion? sample essay and tutorial Prevention is better than cure. Out of a countrys 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? (Cambridge IELTS 2) Most developed countries spend a large proportion of their heath budgets on expensive medical technology and procedures. This money should be spent instead on health education to keep people well. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (IELTS on Track) The quality of health care a person receives should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of heath care for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Reading and Writing module) Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (IELTS Foundation) Language and Culture Many historic buildings are being destroyed or replaced. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to preserve these buildings? ( complete lesson with essay to download, help with essay vocabulary and 3 exercises to show you how to write the essay) Should museums and art galleries be free of charge for the general public, or should a charge, even a voluntary charge, be levied for admittance? Discuss this issue, and give your opinion. (see my sample essay) Several languages die every year and English is becoming used more and more as a world language. Many people feel this is a positive trend and that a world with fewer languages promotes harmony and understanding between people. Analyze both sides of this argument and provide your opinion. based on a recent exam question Arts, music and entertainment Advances in science and technology have made great changes to lives of ordinary people, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can the arts tell us

about life that science and technology cannot? (Sample essay with lesson on how to understand the question and help with structuring the essay) In recent years, people watch more movies from overseas? What are the reasons for this? Should the government give financial support to local cinema to produce local films? (lesson with sample essay and help with vocabulary and ideas and how to structure the essay) Music is one of the most important art forms. What is its significance in the world today? Do you believe that more modern forms of music have superseded the more traditional forms of music? One of the functions of art is to challenge the establishment. There should therefore be no restrictions in the form of censorship on artists. To what extent do you agree or disagree? It is more important for the government to invest in projects that benefit the whole community such as welfare programmes and infrastructure improvements than for it to subsidise activities and institutions for the arts such as museums and art galleries as these will only benefit a minority. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some people argue that the amount of violence shown in films and on television has led to an increase in violent crimes in society. Do you agree with this argument? Should the government control what is shown on television and in the cinema? Some people say that young people today do not make good use of their leisure time and that they spend too much time inside watching television and playing video games and that they should rather spend more time outside engaging in physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violent increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Cambridge IELTS 2) Tobacco and alcohol are drugs that cause addition and health problems. Should they be made illegal? Or should all drugs be legalized? (Essay Writing) Crime is nearly always related to the environment in which it occurs. For this reason, international laws and international law courts are unrealistic and will not succeed in reducing crime levels in different countries. Discuss. (Insight into IELTS) The only way to cut the crime rate is build more prisons and make prison sentences longer. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 1. We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in businesses, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used for in

future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits? 2. In what ways has information technology changed work and working practices in the past 10 years? 3. 'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting? 4. Technology is making communication easier in today's world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication? 5. Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons. 6. Should the same laws which prohibit the sale and consumption of heroin be applied to tobacco? 7. To what extent is the use of animals in scientific research acceptable? 8. Human beings do not need to eat meat in order to maintain good health because they can get all their food needs from meatless products and meatless substances. A vegetarian diet is as healthy as a diet containing meat. Argue for or against the opinion above. 9. Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 10. Are our zoos cruel to wild animals? Discuss. 11. Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and/or against keeping animals in zoos. 12. To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation? 13. Damage of the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. Discuss. 14. The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more. Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport. 15. Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country. Do you agree?

16. What are factors which are related to academic success in high-school students? 17. Do the benefits of study abroad justify the difficulties? What advice would you offer to a prospective student? 18. The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer. 19. Write a report to your sponsoring agency describing the English-language skills overseas students require. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary. 20. What kind of listening challenges do overseas students face in tertiary education? What recommendations would you offer? 21. Write a report to your sponsoring agency describing the accommodation problems faced by foreign students in Britain/US/Australia, etc. Make any necessary recommendations. 22. Education is recognized as vital to the future of any society in today's world. Governments throughout the world should make education compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 and 15. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? 23. Foreign language instruction should begin in kindergarten. Discuss. 24. Children should never be educated at home by their parents. Do you agree or disagree? 25. Children learn best by observing behavior of adults and copying it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? 26. To what extent should universities function as training grounds for employment? 27. To what extent should university courses be geared to the economic needs of society? 28. Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it a responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? 29. To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century? 30. The dominance of black people in US sport is due to sociological rather than physiological factors. Discuss. 31. 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 should be responsible for our old people? Give reasons. 32. In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.

33. In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning? 34. To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years? 35. The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. What do you think? 36. The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to make all young drivers complete a safe driving education course before being licensed to drive. 37. The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use.. Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport. 38. The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. 39. News editors decide what to broadcast on TV and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence their decisions? 40. Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? 41. TV: could you be without it? Discuss. 42. The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer. 43. Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source of revenue to many countries but its disadvantages should not be overlooked. What are some of the problems of tourism?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in busine sses, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used for infuture? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be moresuspicious of their benefits?2.In what ways has information tec hnolo gy changed work and working practic es in thepast 10 years?3.'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each weekand communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting isgrowing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers inthe coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?4.Technology is making communication easier in today's world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computerscreen. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screensrather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication?5.Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices .Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree ordisagree? Give reasons.6.Should the same laws which prohibit the sale and consumptio n of heroin be applied to tobacco?7.To what ext ent is the use of animals in scientific re search acceptable? 8.Human beings do not need to eat meat in order to maintain good health because they can get all their food needs from meatless products and meatless substances. Avegetarian diet is as healthy as a diet containing meat. Argue for or against theopinion above.9.Forests are the lun gs of the earth. Destruction of the world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree?10.Are our zoos cruel to wild animals? Discuss.11.Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a naturalenvironment. Discuss some of the arguments for and/or against keeping animals inzoos.12.To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmentalconservation?13.Damage of the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvementsin the standard of living. Discuss.14.The rising

levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities canbe attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In orderto reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities, attempts must be made toencourage people to use their cars less and public transport more. Discuss possibleways to encourage the use of public transport.

15.Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country. Doyou agree?16.What are factors which are related to academic success in high-school students?17.Do the benefits of study abroad justify the difficulties? What advice would you offerto a prospective student?18.The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for manypeople. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay homebecause of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in adifferent culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Givereasons for your answer.19.Write a report to your sponsoring agency describing the English-language skillsoverseas students require. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary.20.What kind of listening challenges do overseas students face in tertiary education?What recommendations would you offer?21.Write a report to your sponsoring agency describing the accommodation problemsfaced by foreign students in Britain/US/Australia, etc. Make any necessaryrecommendations.22.Education is recognized as vital to the future of any society in today's world.Governments throughout the world should make education compulsory for allchildren between the ages of 5 and 15. To what extent do you agree or disagree withthis statement?23.Foreign language instruction should begin in kindergarten. Discuss.24.Children should never be educated at home by their parents. Do you agree ordisagree?25.Children learn best by observing behavior of adults and copying it. To what extent doyou agree or disagree with this statement?26.To what extent should universities function as training grounds for employment?27.To what extent should university courses be geared to the economic needs of society?28.Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations byproviding such things as food and education? Or is it a responsibility of thegovernments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves?29.To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed worldbecome a social and political issue in the 21st century?30.The dominance of black people in US sport is due to sociological rather thanphysiological factors. Discuss.31.In Britain, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other oldpeople where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has topay for this care. Who should be responsible for our old people? Give reasons.

32.In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while inothers people can work until they are 65 or 70. Until what age do you think peopleshould be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.33.In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual withregard to family planning?34.To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years?35.Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that this is whythey have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim thatmen are just as good as women at parenting Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answer.36.The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be asmany as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should beencouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. Whatdo you think?37.The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to make all young driverscomplete a safe driving education course before being licensed to drive.38. The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities canbe attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use.. Discusspossible ways to encourage the use of public transport.39.The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheapand clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh thedisadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.40.News editors decide what to broadcast on TV and what to print in newspapers. Whatfactors do you think influence their decisions?41.Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news wasreported?42.TV: could you be without it? Discuss.43.The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shapingpeople's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Givereasons for your answer.44.Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source of revenue to many countriesbut its disadvantages should not be overlooked. What are some of the problems of tourism?45.Are women are better parents than men?46.Should children should be taught sex education in schools?47.Should money be spent on space exploration?48.Should rich countries should forgive all debts for poor countries?49.Will the Internet will bring people of the world closer together?50.Does foreign aid helps donor countries more than the recipients?

51.Are zoos are necessary for education?52.Is animal testing necessary?53.Should rich countries should pay more for environmental damage?54.Should retirement be compulsory at 65 years of age?55.Most high level jobs are done by men. Should the government encourage a certainpercentage of these jobs to be reserved for women?56.Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given moreprivacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?57.Should developing countries concentrate on Improving industrial skills or should theypromote education first?58.Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should beresponsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people whobuild the homes?59.Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better whentechnology was simpler?60.In your opinion what factors contribute to a good movie?61.Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better whentechnology was simpler?62.Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries?63.If children behave badly ,should their parents accept responsibility and also bepunished?64.What should a government do for a country to become successful?65.Should sports classes be sacrificed in High School so students can concentrate onAcademic subjects?66.Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitableactivities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate moreon patients health, no matter how rich they are?67.Will modern technology, such as the internet ever replace the book or the writtenword as the main source of information?68.Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of giving international Aid to poor countries.69.Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or re-educated andrehabituated, using community service programs for instance, before beingreintroduced to society?70.Computers can translate all kinds of languages well. Do our children need to learnmore languages in the future? http://www.writefix.com/argument/topics.htm