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FREESociety would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

PREMIUMSome people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people argue that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

PREMIUMMany people think that libraries are essential for society. Others, however, disagree and say that it is more practical to access information on computers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

PREMIUMMost people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face-to-face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?

PREMIUMIn some countries, schools teach foreign languages to primary school children. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young learners outweigh the disadvantages?

PREMIUMNowadays, eating habits of people around the world are changing, causing them many health problems, including obesity. Why do people tend to eat so poorly? What can be done to improve their eating habits?

PREMIUMNowadays more and more tasks at home and at work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a negative or positive development?

PREMIUMMusic and other arts seem to be features of every society. In what ways are music and other arts important for societies and for individuals?

PREMIUMIn the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

PREMIUMIn spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

S.PREMIUMIn some countries, schools teach foreign languages to primary school children. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young learners outweigh the disadvantages?

S.PREMIUMEveryone should be required to stay in school until the age of 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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S.PREMIUMSome people think that computer games are dangerous for children in every way, while others think that computer games help children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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S.PREMIUMMany people believe that teachers influence the intellectual and social development of children more than parents do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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S.PREMIUMThe number of students studying science at university is constantly falling. What do you think are the causes of this decline? What effects will this trend have on society?

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S.PREMIUMSome people think that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time because this would benefit teenagers themselves as well as the society. Do you agree or disagree?

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S.PREMIUMSome people think that children should study food science and how to prepare meals properly in school. Others think this is a waste of time because there are more important subjects to study. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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S.PREMIUMSome people think that studying literature from the past is a waste of time for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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S.PREMIUMSome people say that high school students should study all school subjects, while others think they should be allowed to choose subjects that they love or are good at. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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S.PREMIUMMany parents find it difficult to successfully raise their children. Therefore, children should be taught at school how to become good parents. Do you agree or disagree?

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S.PREMIUMOnline shopping is becoming more popular, and people can buy almost anything on the Internet these days. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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S.PREMIUMAlthough there is a lot of translation software available, there are still many advantages to learning a language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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S.PREMIUMIn many countries, it is easy to apply for and to get a credit card. However, credit card debt causes many problems and is hard to pay back. Do you think the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages?

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S.PREMIUMThe personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

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S.PREMIUMNowadays, most information is available online. This means that some information is no longer available in books and on paper. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh its disadvantages?

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S.PREMIUMMany young people say that their mobile phone is the most important object that they own. Does the popularity of mobile phones among young people have more advantages or disadvantages?

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S.PREMIUMIt is predicted that in the future, cars will be driven by computers without needing human drivers. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

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S.PREMIUMMany people think that individuals are entirely responsible for their happiness. Others believe it is mostly external factors that influence happiness. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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S.PREMIUMSome people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same area. Others think that living in many different places in their lifetime is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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S.PREMIUMSome people believe that individuals who earn a lot of money are the most successful. Others say that the individuals who contribute to society (such as scientists or teachers) are the most successful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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S.PREMIUMWhen asked to choose between a life without work, and spending most of their time working, people would always choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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S.PREMIUMNowadays, many families rarely have meals together. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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S.PREMIUMMore and more people are leaving the countryside and moving to cities. Do the advantages or this trend outweigh its disadvantages?

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S.PREMIUMNowadays, there is a shortage of young workers in the farming industry. Why do you think that is? How could young people be encouraged to work in this industry?

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S.PREMIUMNowadays, young people mostly learn by reading books or watching movies and TV shows, rather than personal experience. Is this a positive or a negative development?

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S.PREMIUMNowadays in many countries, most shops and products are the same. Some people feel this is a positive development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

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S.PREMIUMThese days, world leaders in politics and business are younger than in the past. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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S.PREMIUMThe government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services (such as health and education) instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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S.PREMIUMFor a long time, art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than the arts. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to increase people’s interest in art?

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S.PREMIUMSome people believe that the main purpose of museums is to entertain, while others think that it is more important for museums to educate the public. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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S.PREMIUMAt present, mass media (such as the news) is very influential and the lives of many people are affected by what they hear and read. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?

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S.PREMIUMNowadays, the media should report more good news rather than focusing on problems and violent news. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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S.PREMIUMSome people believe that advertisements aimed at children have a bad influence on them. This can affect their ways of thinking and their relationships with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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S.PREMIUMThere are millions of vehicles on the road today, and the number is predicted to increase in the future. Many argue that alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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S.PREMIUMOne way to solve the problem of traffic congestion is to increase taxes on private vehicles. Do the advantages of this solution outweigh its disadvantages?

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S.PREMIUMScientific research should be the responsibility of governments rather than commercial organisations such as drug companies and technology companies. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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S.PREMIUMSome people say that spending the national budget on space exploration is a waste of money. They insist that those funds should be spent on improving people’s lives on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?

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S.PREMIUMDoctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, however, not many people have an exercise routine. Why do you think this is happening? How can the elderly be encouraged to exercise regularly?

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S.PREMIUMSome people think that it is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illnesses, rather than funding the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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S.PREMIUMThe influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the extinction of both plant and animal species. What are the primary causes of this loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?

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S.PREMIUMIndividuals can do little to protect the environment, and only governments and big companies can make a large difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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S.PREMIUMYoung people who commit crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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S.PREMIUMSome people think that each country should mostly produce food for its own consumption, with only minimal export of products to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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S.PREMIUMNowadays, people are spending more time watching movies. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative development?

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S.PREMIUMSome people say that animals can be used in any way for the benefit of humans. Others say that human exploitation of animals is not acceptable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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S.PREMIUMNowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry worldwide. Unfortunately, it often creates tension between people from different cultures, instead of better understanding. Why do you think this happens? How can the situation be improved?

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S.PREMIUMSome cities create new housing for their growing population by constructing a smaller number of high-rise buildings. Other cities create a large number of low-rise buildings. Discuss both solutions and state which solution you think is better.

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S.PREMIUMSome people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others believe that people should be free to choose to participate in them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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S.PREMIUMEconomic success is often used as a measure for a country’s success, but other measures should also be considered. What factors, other than the economy, can measure a country’s success? Is one factor more important than the others?

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S.PREMIUMSome people believe that uniforms at workplaces aren’t necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

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FREEDescribe a difficult decision that you made.

S.PREMIUMDescribe a person you know who can speak a foreign language well.

S.PREMIUMDescribe a person you know who likes to cook for others.

S.PREMIUMDescribe an interesting person you never met but would like to know more about.

S.PREMIUMDescribe a famous athlete you know.