People living in the twenty-first century generally have a better quality of life than people who lived in previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.
Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it?
The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that students in high or secondary school can choose courses freely, others think that courses such as mathematics must be compulsory. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, people waste a lot of food which is bought in shops and restaurants. What do you think are the reasons? What can be done to solve this problem?
There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government can solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think international car-free days are an effective way of reducing air pollution, others think there are some other ways. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.