Many educational institutions give greater importance to subjects related to science and ignore subjects such as drama and literature. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?

Some people think that the government should fund music, dance, and art lessons for children. Others think that they should be funded by private businesses or by children’s families. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that people in senior positions alone should make decisions in a business, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that people in senior positions alone should make decisions in a business, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In recent years, there has been a considerable rise in crime committed by young people in large cities. What has caused this? What solutions can you suggest?

Some people think that the government should increase tax on fast food to reduce obesity. Others say it is not the government’s role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing, for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing, for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

In the future, all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers.

Globalization is making the world more similar. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?