In some countries, older people are highly valued, while in other countries, the young are considered to be more valuable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet to meet and chat with friends, which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?

The manufacturing and use of cars damage the environment, but their popularity is increasing. Why is this? How could this be controlled?

Fossil fuels are the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?

A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

Food often travels thousands of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think it would be better for our environment and economy if people only ate locally produced food. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Online shopping is replacing buying from physical stores. Are the effects positive or negative?

Children have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age of five or six, right up until the age of eighteen. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making children do exams?

The government should be responsible for providing retirees with financial support and care, while many people think that citizens should save money to take care of themselves when they are old. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the modern world, it is possible to communicate with people via the internet without any face-to-face contact. Is this a positive or negative development?