Health
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Today, people's life expectancy is much higher than before. Some believe that older people should continue to work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ideas:- Agree: Older people bring valuable experience and knowledge to the workforce; staying active prevents health issues like depression and loneliness.
- Disagree: Prolonged working life may reduce job opportunities for younger people and lead to physical burnout in elderly workers.
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It is the responsibility of the government to take care of the health of citizens, or citizens should take care of their own health. Give your own opinion.
Ideas:- Government Responsibility: Access to affordable healthcare ensures equality; public health issues like pandemics need collective action.
- Individual Responsibility: Promoting healthy lifestyles reduces strain on public healthcare systems; self-accountability leads to better personal outcomes.
Education
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Some people believe that children should start school as early as possible, while others believe they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Ideas:- Start Early: Helps children develop social and cognitive skills earlier; prepares them for academic success.
- Start Later: Allows children to develop emotionally and physically; reduces stress associated with formal education at a young age.
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In some countries, students pay tuition at colleges and universities, while in others, the government pays for them. Do you think the advantages of having the government pay money outweigh the disadvantages?
Ideas:- Advantages: Makes higher education accessible to everyone; boosts economic growth by creating a skilled workforce.
- Disadvantages: Increases the financial burden on taxpayers; students may undervalue free education and lack motivation.
Sports
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When new towns are planned, it is essential to build more public parks or sports facilities than shopping complexes. Do you agree or disagree?
Ideas:- Agree: Parks and sports facilities promote community health and well-being; encourage social interactions and recreational activities.
- Disagree: Shopping complexes create jobs and boost the economy; provide convenience for residents.
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Some companies sponsor sports and sports stars to promote themselves. Some people think this is good, while others believe it has disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Ideas:- Good: Promotes sports development; provides financial support to athletes.
- Bad: Commercializes sports; sponsors may prioritize profit over athletes' welfare.
Science
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In today’s world, private companies rather than the government pay for and conduct most scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Ideas:- Advantages: Faster innovation due to competition; less reliance on public funds.
- Disadvantages: Profit-driven motives may compromise ethics; limited focus on non-commercial research areas.
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Nowadays, animal experiments are widely used to develop new drugs and test the safety of products. Some argue these experiments should be banned, while others advocate their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Ideas:- Ban: Animal testing is cruel and inhumane; alternative methods like AI and tissue cultures exist.
- Allow: Necessary for medical breakthroughs; ensures human safety before mass production.
Culture
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In many parts of the world, people do research on their family history. Some think finding about previous generations is useful, while others believe it is better to focus on the present and future generations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Ideas:- Useful: Helps people understand their roots; preserves cultural heritage.
- Not Useful: Obsessing over the past can hinder progress; better to focus on current and future needs.
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Some people think that expanding business and cultural contacts between nations brings many positive results. Others say this leads to a loss of national identity. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.
Ideas:- Positive Results: Promotes cultural exchange and economic growth; creates global unity.
- Loss of Identity: Leads to cultural homogenization; traditional practices may disappear.
Technology
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More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Thus, there is no longer any need to print newspapers, books, or magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ideas:- Agree: Digital access is faster, cheaper, and eco-friendly; ensures global reach.
- Disagree: Print media has a unique tactile appeal; digital access excludes older or less tech-savvy individuals.
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Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Ideas:- Positive: Encourages creativity and inclusivity; democratizes the filmmaking process.
- Negative: Reduces quality due to oversaturation; professionals may face stiff competition.
Jobs
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Some employers are giving more value to hiring people with good social skills apart from qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that social skills are just as crucial as good qualifications for success at work?
Ideas:- Agree: Social skills improve teamwork and communication; enhance customer relations.
- Disagree: Technical expertise and qualifications are essential for specialized jobs.
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Many people/students today are choosing to live and work in another country after graduating from university in their home country. Why is this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Ideas:- Reasons: Better job opportunities and higher salaries abroad; access to advanced technology and resources.
- Advantages: Personal and professional growth; exposure to diverse cultures.
- Disadvantages: Brain drain in home countries; cultural adjustment challenges.
Transportation
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Some people believe that the best way to improve road transport safety is to require drivers to take annual tests. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ideas:- Agree: Ensures driver competence; reduces accidents caused by skill deterioration.
- Disagree: Expensive and time-consuming; stricter penalties for violations may be more effective.
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Increasing fuel prices is the best way to tackle growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think can be effective?
Ideas:- Agree: Higher prices discourage private vehicle use; promote public transport and carpooling.
- Other Measures: Develop sustainable alternatives like electric vehicles; improve public transport infrastructure.
Environment
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Freshwater has always been a limited resource in some nations. Today, however, growing global demand has turned this problem into a global one. What are the causes behind the increased demand, and what steps can governments and individuals take to address this problem?
Ideas:- Causes: Population growth and urbanization; industrial and agricultural water use.
- Solutions: Promote water conservation; invest in desalination and recycling technologies.
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The best way to protect the environment is to use local resources, such as food or building materials, rather than transporting resources from other places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ideas:- Agree: Reduces carbon emissions from transportation; supports local economies.
- Disagree: Some resources are unavailable locally; local options may not always meet quality standards.
Social Problems
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In many countries, people have to leave their families and friends to find work. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Ideas:- Advantages: Better career opportunities; financial stability for families.
- Disadvantages: Emotional stress; weakens family bonds and social connections.
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Many people think there is a general increase in antisocial behavior and disrespect for others. What are the reasons for this, and how can the situation be fixed?
Ideas:- Reasons: Breakdown of traditional values; excessive reliance on technology reducing interpersonal communication.
- Solutions: Promote family and community bonding; introduce social behavior education in schools.
Crime
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The best way to reduce crime among youngsters is to teach parents good parenting skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Ideas:- Agree: Parental guidance shapes children’s values and behavior; reduces likelihood of delinquency.
- Disagree: Broader social factors like poverty and peer influence also play a role; require multi-pronged solutions.
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Crimes and other forms of information in the media have bad consequences. This information should be limited. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ideas:- Agree: Media glorifying violence can influence vulnerable individuals; censorship can reduce fear and panic.
- Disagree: Limiting information infringes on freedom of speech; public has the right to be informed.
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