| 04/01/2020 | Today, TV channels broadcast men’s sport shows more than women’s sport shows. Why? Should TV channels give equal showtime for women’s sport and men’s sport? |
| 11/01/2020 | Spoken communication is more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 16/01/2020 | Films were produced by big companies in the past, but today people are able to make a film. Do you think this trend is positive or negative? |
| 18/01/2020 | Is mental strength important for success in sports or is it more important to have strong and fit people in sports? Discuss both views and give your opinion. |
| 01/02/2020 | People are having more and more sugar-based drinks. What are the reasons? What are the solutions to make people drink less? |
| 08/02/2020 | The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? |
| 13/02/2020 | Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 22/02/2020 | Online shopping is becoming more popular. How could this trend affect our environment and the kinds of work required? |
| 05/03/2020 | Some people argue job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others believe a permanent job is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. |
| 07/03/2020 | Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives. So then it is a waste of time to read the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 14/03/2020 | Advertisements are becoming more and more common in our everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development? |
| 21/03/2020 | Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? |
| 25/04/2020 | Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 30/04/2020 | Many people are travelling to other countries. Why? Is it a positive or negative development? |
| 02/05/2020 | Some people think that we should invent a new language for international communication. Do the benefits of this outweigh the problems? |
| 03/05/2020 | Some people think the money spent on developing the technology for space exploration is not justified. There are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 09/05/2020 | In today’s world, private companies rather than the government pay for and conduct most scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages? |
| 16/05/2020 | Today parents spend little free time with their children. Why is it the case? Who are more affected: parents or children? |
| 21/05/2020 | The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens’ health rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree? |
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Nowadays, women as well as men work full time. Therefore, women and men should share household tasks equally (e.g cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? | |
| Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to their society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion. | |
| Some people say that to solve today’s global problems every nation should have a good relationship with other nations. To what extent do you agree with this statement? | |
| 25/05/2020 | Some people say that art (e.g. painting, music, poetry) can be made by everyone, whereas others believe that it can be only made by those with special abilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion. |
| 28/05/2020 | Some people say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. |
| 30/05/2020 | Some education systems make students focus on certain subjects at the age of 15, while others require students to study a wide range of subjects until they leave school. What are the benefits of each system? Which do you think is a better educational system? |
| 04/06/2020 | Research into new types of medicine and treatments are essential for improving health and dealing with diseases. Who do you think should fund these researches: private companies, individuals or governments? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. |
| 06/06/2020 | It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn the culture of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films and the internet. Do you agree or disagree? |
| 13/06/2020 | Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road might cause some problems. What are the problems? What could be done to solve those problems? |
| 18/06/2020 | In some countries around the world, men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life? |
| 20/06/2020 | 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? |
| 25/06/2020 | Some people believe that the government should take care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others say individuals should save money during their working years to fund their own retirement. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include example from your own experience. |
| 27/06/2020 | Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 02/07/2020 | Young people are now spending more and more time and money following fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is this a positive or negative development? |
| 04/07/2020 | As a part of education, students should spend a period of time living in another country to learn its language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 09/07/2020 | Today social skills are being more and more emphasized by employers. Some people believe that social skills are important besides good qualifications for their job success. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 11/07/2020 | In some countries people spend long hours at work. Why does this happen? Is it positive or negative development? |
| 16/07/2020 | Some people believe that spending money on developing the technology on space exploration is unjustifiable and there are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 18/07/2020 | 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 opinion. |
| 23/07/2020 | Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities, while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion. |
| 25/07/2020 | In most countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more available. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? |
| 01/08/2020 | Nowadays people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away? |
| 06/08/2020 | Although it is widely recognized that cars damage the environment, their manufacture and use continue to increase. Why is this the case? How could this increase be controlled? |
| 08/08/2020 | Some people believe that the care of elderly people should be a priority of government spending. Others believe that government spending should focus more on young people, especially on their education. Discuss both views and give your opinion. |
| 15/08/2020 | 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? |
| 22/08/2020 | Many companies sponsor sports as a way for advertising themselves. Some people think it is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. |
| 29/08/2020 | A person spends most of his or her time in the workplace, and life becomes meaningless when there is no job satisfaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 05/09/2020 | Some educationalists say that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 12/09/2020 | In many workplaces, online communication is becoming more common than face to face interaction. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? |
| 17/09/2020 | Plastic containers have become more prevalent than ever. They are used in many businesses such as in the food and beverage sector. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages? |
| 26/09/2020 | The advancement of Internet technology means people do not need to travel to foreign countries to understand how people in other places live. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 10/10/2020 | Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school is more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. |
| 15/10/2020 | It is suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? |
| 24/10/2020 | People are living longer after they retire. What are the problems? What can be done to solve the problems? |
| 31/10/2020 | People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree? |
| 07/11/2020 | Some people say that outdoor activities bring benefits to children’s development rather than computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 12/11/2020 | Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do. To what extent do you agree or not? |
| 28/11/2020 | Government should make laws about people’s nutrition and food choice. Other argue that is their choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion. |
| 03/12/2020 | Some people think that children should aim to their best at what they doing. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. |
| 05/12/2020 | Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. |
| 12/12/2020 | To succeed in a business, one needs to be good at maths. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
| 19/12/2020 | In some countries, only few young people go to classical music concerts or play classical music. Why? Should young people encouraged to attend and learn more? |
