SPEAKING
1. More and more men are wearing jewellery. Is this a
trend we should encourage?
2. At some time in all our lives we have been tempted to
commit a crime. What are the reasons?
3. Everything has a price, but does it have a value? How much
do you spend on valuable things?
4. Why do young people rebel against their parents and
school rules?
5. Some stories in the newspapers seem too amazing to be
true. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
6. What is the best punishment for a crime?
7. Neighbours from hell. Everyone has had them! But what do
you do about them?
8. Where does your name come from and why did your
parents choose it?
9. Many People believe haunted buildings and ghosts exist,
why? Do you believe it?
10. Which charities are worth supporting and which are
not?
11. What benefits does prayer bring?
12. Where do our traditions come from?
13. How do you use your mobile phone?
14. Some cultures eat animals which others don't. What is
acceptable?
15. Do we give children too many trophies?
16. Should we ban eating meat?
17. Is there too much pressure on women to have ‘perfect’
bodies?
18. Is a woman’s place in the home?
19. Men should have a higher salary because they are
expected to pay for everything.
20. Mobile phones should only be for the over 16’s
21. Is it OK for companies to collect information on us?
22. There should be a maximum of two hours homework
every night
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23. Single people are much happier
24. Royal families have no place in the 21st Century
25. Men are better drivers than women.
26. Climate change is the world’s biggest problem.
27. Money is more important than love.
28. Learning English isn’t important.
29. Should citizens from wealthy countries be able to adopt
children from lesser-developed countries?
30. How can we reduce bullying?
31. Should we label all modified foods?
32. Should teen criminals be treated as adults?
WRITING
a. As life expectancy increases, many problems arise.
b. Some issues are worth fighting for, but some are fairly
minor. What are our priorities?
c. Couples who cannot have children try other means. What
are the ethics?
d. How should parents and teachers discipline children? What
is acceptable?
e. What constitutes a healthy lifestyle? does it depend on
exercise, diet or what?
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