Many jobs used to be done by hand, but nowadays an increasing number of them are done using machines instead. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.

In some societies, stress is now regarded as a major problem, and it is thought that people suffer from more stress than they did in the past. However, others feel that the amount of stress people have today is exaggerated. They say that previous generations were under more pressure, but the idea of suffering from stress did not exist. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

All education and healthcare should be funded by the government and free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some people prefer to buy local products, while others think that worldwide products have better quality. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that all children in school should be required to learn at least one foreign language. However, others argue that those who are not talented in languages should not have to learn them. What is your opinion?

Some people believe that all children in school should be required to learn at least one foreign language. However, others argue that those who are not talented in languages should not have to learn them. What is your opinion?

The percentage of overweight children in Western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.

As countries have developed, there has been a trend towards smaller family sizes. Why does this happen? How does this affect society?

Human beings cause a lot of damage to the environment. What problems do human activities cause? How can these damages be reduced?

Full-time university students need to spend a lot of time on study, but it is essential to get involved in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?