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The increasing availability of low-cost airlines now lets people travel around the world. Some feel this is a positive development while others think it is negative overall.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. This has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world today. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is replacing fossil fuels.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Some countries have introduced laws to limit the working hours that an employer can ask from an employee.
Why are these law introduced?
Is this a positive or negative trend?
In many countries, people increasingly talk about money such as how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations.
Why?
Is this a positive or negative trend?
Online currencies have become more common in recent years.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people today would argue that cinemas are becoming irrelevant due to new streaming services.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, many people use the internet and smartphones to transfer money to friends, family, and businesses.
Is this a positive or negative development?
The leaders of most organizations tend to be older people. However, some argue that younger people make better bosses.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days consumers are faced with an increasing amount of advertising from various companies.
To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertising?
What measures should be taken to protect them?
Older people often choose to spend money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than save money for their children after retirement.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that increasing tax on various industries will reduce pollution whereas others believe that there are better alternative ways.
Discuss both the view and give your opinion.
Some believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In an era of globalization, some people think that studying abroad is the best way to attain a well-paid job while others believe other options are better.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is important for people to take risks, in both their professional lives and personal lives.
Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.
Discuss views and give your own opinion.
More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses.
Why is this?
Who benefits more from this, the communities or these young people?
Companies should provide sports facilities for local communities.
To what extent do you agree?
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas.
What problems can this cause?
How might these problems be reduced?
Some people say that individuals should change jobs during their working life often while others believe that doing the same job has advantages to individuals, companies, and society.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that students should acquire working experience during their gap year instead of traveling.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many jobs require ongoing training and research to stay competitive in a world with rapidly evolving information and technology. Some believe that it is the responsibility of businesses to pay for this training for their staff while others feel it is up to the individual.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work if it is possible for them to do.
Do you agree or disagree?
There are different methods businesses use to increase their sales.
What are the different ways companies use to increase sales?
Which one is the most effective?
Shopping habits depend more on your age group than anything else.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of the public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There is little difference in the shops now operating in various nations. Some people think this is positive development,while other believe it is negative.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some feel governments, rather than private companies, should be in charge of medical services.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and methods of preparation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar.
Do you agree or disagree?
Large companies should pay higher salaries to CEOs and executives compared to other workers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people work harder than other.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative habit?
Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees.
Why are these laws introduced?
Do you think they are a positive or negative development?
If a product is good and meets customer needs, then people will buy it and advertising is unnecessary.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
All fathers should be entitled to time-off from work when their children are born.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today different types of robots are being developed which can serve as companions and workers to help at work and at home.
Is this a positive or negative development?
The growth of multinational companies and the resulting rise of globalization creates positive effects for all.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people are working longer hours.
Why is this happening?
What problems can this cause to people?
Machines are taking over more and more jobs previously done by humans.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
Some people say young people should be completely free to choose their future job but others think young people must be more realistic in their choice.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some feel executives in large companies should receive high salaries while others think they are paid too much compared to ordinary workers.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?
When a person spends most of his or her time working a job with little job satisfaction, their life loses meaning.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are spending more time in their workplace.
Why is this?
Is this a negative or positive development?
Many retired people today are choosing to live in other countries.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Giving children and adolescents pocket money is common throughout the world.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this practice and give your own opinion.
Many schools today require students to work without pay for companies as part of their education.
Is this more advantageous to students or companies?
Some people like to spend their leisure time after work with co-workers while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.
What are the causes of this?
What can be done to solve this problem?
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to find part-time jobs. Some think this is a good development while others disagree.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
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.
Some think that ambition is a good quality.
Is it important to be ambitious?
Is it a positive or negative characteristic?
Online shopping is becoming more common these days.
What effect could this have on the environment and the types of jobs required?
As well as making money, businesses also have a responsibility towards society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Developing the economy will always damage the environment.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that the best way to ensure a happier society is to reduce the difference in income earnings between the rich and poor.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People have historically attempted to achieve a perfect society. However, it is difficult to decide what a perfect society would be like.
What would be the most important element of an ideal society?
What can normal people do to make society more perfect?
The job market today is very competitive and it is best to choose a career or field of study early in order to get a good job later in life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. However, this is very difficult to do.
What are the problems associated with this?
What is the best way to achieve a better balance?
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