Some people think that books should be stopped in school and that videos, films and computers should be used instead. To what extent do you agree?

In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education with a range of subjects. In others, it has a narrow range of specific subjects so students can focus on their future career. What system is more appropriate in today’s

Many companies use advertisements to increase their sales. What are the main factors that make an advertisement effective? Is advertising a good thing or a bad thing for society?

Around the world it is likely that more adults will work from home and more children will study from home as computer technology becomes cheaper and more accessible. Do you think it is a negative or a positive development?

In some countries more and more shops are open longer hours every day. What are positive and negative developments of this?

Some believe that people who do physical work should be paid on par with the people who have high level degree. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the development of technology helps to reduce crime while other people think it encourages crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many families move to different countries. Some people think children can benefit from this while others consider it hard for children if families move to a foreign country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

More and more developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. Why is this? Is it a positive development?

International travel is becoming cheaper and more countries are opening their doors to increase the number of tourists. Do the advantages of increasing tourism outweigh the disadvantages?

Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?

People doing dangerous sports activities like scuba diving and bungee jumping should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people doing those sports. Do you agree or disagree?