1. some people feel that.
Within the next hundred years, life will become better for the majority of people. Ther are
less sure. What is your opinion about this?
2. leaders of all kinds are often younger now than in the past. What are the reasions for this? Is it a positive or a
nagetive development?
3. some people are happy to spend their whole lives in the same area. Other people prefer to live in many different
areas. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
4. in many countries small, privatedly-owned shops in town and village are closing as more and more large shops
open. What are the reasons for this situation? Is it a positive or a nagetive development?
[Link] people believe that children should do what their parents tell them. Other people believe that children must
learn to think for themselves. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
6. in many places large amounts of food are wasted. What might be the reasons for this problem? What can best
be done to reduce food waste?
7. Task 2: Scientifics research should be funded by governments rather than by commercial organisations. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
[Link] people nowadays depend on technology for their free time activities. Do you think this is a positive or
negative development?
[Link] have been many inventions in human history (for example, the wheel) some people think the most
important invention is the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
[Link] buildings change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that
new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity.
[Link] is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures of other people. We can learn just as
much from books, films, and the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?
[Link] people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
[Link] learn more from playing freely after school than from doing more organised after-school activities. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
[Link] many countries, much money is spent by governments and individuals for national days such as New Year
and religious festivals. To what extent do you agree ordisagree?
[Link] some societies, sports and entertainment figures are more valued than professionals such as doctors and
teachers. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
[Link] people say that the most important requirement of a modern city is an effective public transport system.
However, others believe that there are other important requirements for a city. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.
[Link] people say that it is a good idea for scientists around the world to work together on scientific research.
However, others worry that this may lead to several disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
[Link], people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people
waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they waste?
[Link] people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished the same way as adults.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?