The government should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is generally accepted that exercise is beneficial for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that family life and parents have great influences on children’s development, while others consider that external influences play a more important role in children’s life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The government spends about £220 million a year supporting museums and galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsiding the visual and performing arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views on this issue?
Some people believe that university students are required to attend the classes. Others hold the view that going to classes should be optional for students. What is your view? Discuss.
In many countries today, the eating habit and lifestyle of children are different from those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of the modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respect for the family and the local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of citizens is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?