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A. AGREE/DISAGREE
1. Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express
their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever
way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on
what they do.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons...examples...knowledge or experience.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Teachers are responsible for motivating students to learn.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
3. Some people think that government should spend as much
money as possible on developing space technology for the
exploration of the moon and other planets. Others think that this
money should be spent on solving the basic problems of society
on Earth.
Which view do you agree with?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
4. The number of overweight children in developed countries is
increasing. Some people think this is due to problems such as
the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believe that
parents are to blame for not looking after their children’s health.
To what extent do you agree with these views?
Give reasons...examples...knowledge or experience.
5. Water is an increasingly valuable resource, but people continue
to waste a lot of it. Some governments want to impose
permanent water restrictions on domestic and agricultural use.
Others feel we should put more effort into recycling water.
To what extent do you agree with these two solutions?
B. TWO SIDES OF AN ARGUMENT
1. Some people argue that technology has a positive influence on
the music industry because it allows people to show their
musical talents without having to play a musical instrument.
Others argue that you need to be able to play an instrument in
order to prove that you are really talented.
Discuss both these views.
2. Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school
hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them
do better at school. Others disagree.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition?
3. Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more
money than people in other important professions. Some
people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.
Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
4. Some people believe that visitors to other countries should
follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think
that the host country should welcome cultural differences.
Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
5. Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things
and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is
always a good thing.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Give reasons...examples...knowledge or experience.
C. MAKE CHOICES AND JUSTIFY
1. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of he
following as media for communicating information. State which
you consider to be the most effective--comics, books, radio,
television, film, theatre.
2. Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with
have much more influence on our personality and development
than experiences we may have in our life.
Which do you consider to be the major influence?
Give reasons...examples...knowledge and experience.
3. Choose one of the following means of transport and explain
why you think it has changed people’s lives.
 cars
 bicycles
 aeroplanes
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
4. People attend college or university for many reasons (for
example, new experiences, career preparation, increased
knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or
university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
D. EVALUATE AN ARGUMENT
1. Even though globalization affects the world’s economics in a
vey positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten.
Discuss.
2. Dieting can change a person’s life for the better or ruin one’s
health completely. What is your opinion?
3. There are many different types of music in the world today. Why
do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more
important than the international music that is heard everywhere
nowadays?
4. Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among
poorer nations by providing such things as food and education?
Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to
look after their citizens themselves?
Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience...examples...
E. PROBLEM-SOLUTION/ OTHERS
1. In many countries, schools have severe problems with student
behaviour.
What do you think are the causes of this?
What solutions can you suggest?
2. The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population.
This is causing problems not only for the poor, underdeveloped
countries but also for industrialised and developing nations.
Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes and
suggest at least one possible solution.
3. Happiness is considered vey important in life.
Why is it difficult to define?
What factors are important in achieving happiness?
4. In the past building, buildings often reflected the culture of a
society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities
throughout the world are becoming more and more similar.
What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or
a bad thing?