Some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
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 planning for the future is a waste of time because they think that focusing on the present is more important. To what do you extent agree or disagree?
Most countries want to improve standard of living through economic development, however, others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
Countries with long average working time are more economically successful, but they are also likely to suffer from negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that sports play an important role in society. Others think they are nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?