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Some people say that when deciding taxes how be spent, government should prioritize health care. Others think that there are more important priorities for tax-payers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion. [15-4-2024]
People who live in foreign countries should follow the traditions and customs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government and individuals are spending too much money on national celebrations like new year or festivals. Do you agree or disagree?
Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientist agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Students today can easily access information online, so libraries are no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which of these two systems is more appropriate in today’s world?
Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. Do agree or disagree?
Fewer and fewer people walk on a daily basis. What are the reasons and how to encourage them to spend their time walking?
international travel can make people prejudiced rather than broad minded. Why people fail to benefit when they travel? What we can do to improve their understanding of the countries they visit?
Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that having these people to give a talk to school students is the best way to tell them about dangers of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say taxes should be spent on health care. Other people say that there are more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discus both these views and give your own opinion
Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us want to be and to look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that schools should reward students who show the best academic results, while others believe that it is more important to reward students who show improvements. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people at the same jobs. What are the problems this causes? What are solutions?
Some people think that the best way to ensure road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Leaders and directors in an organisation are normally older people. Some people think younger leader would be better. Do u agree or disagree?
Some people think the money spent on developing technology for space exploration is not justified. However, there are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people focus on news in their country, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech, ect.).To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should provide care and financial support for retired people, while others think that they should save money for their retirement. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings. Others create housing by building houses on a wider area of land. Which solution is better?
Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road might cause some problems. What are the problems? What could be done to solve those problems?
Research into new types of medicine and treatments are essential for improving health and deal with diseases. Who do you think should fund these researches: private companies, individuals or governments?
Some people argue that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, and a permanent job is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People are consuming more and more sugar-based drinks. Why? What can be done to reduce sugary drink consumption?
Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourism industries. Why is this the case? Is it a positive development?
In many countries, people like to eat a wider range of food than can be grown in their local place. Therefore, much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions for life. Why is it the case? Can you suggest some ways to prepare people to work in the future? [2-3-2019]
Today parents spend little free time with their children. Why is it the case ? Who are more affected: parents or children? [16-5-2020]
Some people think that news has no connection with people’s lives; so it is a waste of time to read newspapers and watch television news programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [7-3-2020]
Many people today are choosing to travel to other countries. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development? [30-4-2020]
People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [16-3-2024]
Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What could be done to solve this problem? [6-7-2023]
The use of mobile phones is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phones should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [29-7-2023]
Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matters is the quality of their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? [2-9-2023]
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages? [14-9-2023]
Many students find it harder to study when they are at university or college than when they were at school. Why is this? What can be done to solve the problem? [21-10-2023]
Space travel has been possible for some time and some people claim that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? [28-10-2023]
Today, people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [4-11-2023]
In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? [9-11-2023]
Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen, pencil or brush. What are the reasons for this? Is the decline in writing by hand a positive or negative development? [18-11-2023]
Many employees can now do their work from home using modern technology. However, this change may only benefit workers, not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [25-11-2023]
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger?Do you think this is a positive or negative development? [2-12-2023]
Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting more works of art like paintings and statues into towns and cities to make them attractive places. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [7-12-2023]
People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than the previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [16-12-2023]
Some people believe that government money should be spent on important things rather than arts such as painting and music. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it is important for all children to learn history in school. Others believe that other subjects are more relevant to children’s lives today. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects to acquire more knowledge, while other people believe they should learn a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while other people argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that work is the most important thing of people’s life. Without the success of career, life will become meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe teenagers should focus on all subjects equally, whereas other people think that they should concentrate on only those subjects that they find interesting and they are best at. Discuss both views and give your opinion? [Đề 9-12-2023]
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To that extent do you agree or disagree. [9-9-2023]
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate online and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development?
Students today can easily access information online, so libraries are no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicize their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists, while some others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The best way to reduce traffic is to encourage people to move to the city rather than the countryside. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that reducing obesity is due to educating people, while others argue that education does not work. Discuss both points and give your opinion?
In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while other people believe riding bikes are replacing cars. The reason for this development ? Which development do you think is better?
Some people think they have right to use as much fresh water as they want, while others believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water as it is limited resource. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. [28-9-2013]
Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, while others believe it has negative effects on the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [8-6-2013]
In many countries, the quality of life in large cities is becoming worse. What are the causes for this problem? What measures do you think should be taken to tackle this problem? [11-5-2013]
Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects to acquire more knowledge, while other people believe they should learn a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your opinions. [27-4-2013]
Some people think all lawbreakers should be put into prison, while others believe that there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. [16-2-2013]
Some people think that work is the most important thing of people’s life. Without the success of career, life will become meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [10-1-2003]
Some people believe charity organization should only offer help to people of their own countries. Another claim that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both opinions and tell which side do you agree?
Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us want to be and to look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [11-07-2015]
In some countries, a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. Why has this happened? What can be done to deal with this? [18-6-2015]
Some people prefer to help or support directly in the local community for people who need it, however, others prefer to give money to the national or international charities, discuss both views and give your own opinion. [6-6-2015]
Some people think that nuclear energy is better than other source of power for meeting everincreasing global needs. To what extent do you agree? [7-9-2013]
Throughout history, people have dreamed about perfect society, but they have not agreed what an ideal society is. What do you think the most important elements to have perfect society in modern world? How people can achieve an ideal society? [21-9-2013]
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seem to benefits cities rather than rural areas. What problems might this differences cause? How might these problem be reduce
Increase of living standards in some countries seems to have benefit cities rather than rural areas. What are causes of this and how to reduce the gap between two areas.
Few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries,while the usage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development? [16-11-2013]
In recent years, tourists have paid attention on preserving both the culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people think that it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? [7-12-2013]
People nowadays are buying wider range of household things (for example television, rice cooker) than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? [12-12-2013]
In many countries, young people leave rural areas to study or work in cites. What do you think are reasons of this ? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? [14-12-2013]
Scientists tell us that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, million of people still continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the sollutions for this? [21-12-2013]
Some people think young people should be free to choose his or her job,but other people think they should be realistic and think more about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. [14-2-2013]
Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. [2-2-2013]
In some countries, parents expect their children to spend long time studying both in and after school and have less free time. What are the positive and negative effects on children and society they live in? [12-01-2013]
Some people think that work is the most important thing of people’s life. Without the success of career, life will become meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [10-1-2013]
Studies show that criminals get a low level of education. Some people believe that the best way to reduce the crime is educating people in prison so they can get a job after leaving prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The world’s natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are the dangers of this situation? What should we do?
Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the community. Are disadvantages of this requirement greater than the benefits for the community and individuals?
Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those their local community. However, others prefer to give money to national and international charitable organisations. Discuss both views and give opinion.
People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in communication has negative effects on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?
Some people think that studying from the past teaches us nothing about today’s life. Others argue that the history is a value source of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With the rapid advancement of communication technology:: smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some cities people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bikes are replacing cars. Why is this the case? Which development do you think is better?
Not so many people use a bicycle although it has many benefits. Why? How to encourage people to use bicycles as a main transport?
In many countries, people now wear Western clothes (suits, jeans) rather than traditional clothing. Why? Is this a positive or negative development.
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