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88.Salaries paid to employees are an accurate reflection of their value to society. Discuss. In approaching this task, consider in particular salaries paid to nurses, doctors, sports-persons, movie stars, teachers and farmers.

89.Spending money on scientific research should only be approved when there are economic benefits resulting from the research. Discuss.

90.Since reading is important for a good education we should encourage our children to read extensively. However as there is an abundance of undesirable reading matter, there should be heavy censorship to restrict access to it. Discuss.

91.Most psychologists today believe that a strong sense of parental discipline is necessary to bring up socially well adjusted and self-confident children. Discuss.

92.Although many benefits may result from space exploration, the costs involved are enormous. There is some debate as to whether this money could be more wisely spent to provide for the basic needs of mankind such as food, clean water, contraception etc. For this reason space exploration should be restricted. Discuss.

93.Single sex education is better than co-educational schooling. Discuss.

94.Although education in many developing countries is not compulsory, an effort should be made to ensure that all children between the age of 5 and 15 years attend some form of schooling. Discuss.

95.Learning would be improved through the extensive use of computers in the classroom. This is would reduce the number of teachers required which would be an advantage. Discuss.

96.Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

97.Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specific reasons to explain your choice.

98.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

99.When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.

100.In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon.

Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

101.Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.

102.People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things; other people learn by reading about things; others learn by listening to people talk about things. Which of these methods of learning is best for you? Use specific examples to support your choice.

103.Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

104.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

105.Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

106.Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good?

107.Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

108.If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

109.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.

110.Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

111.Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

112.In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.

113.Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

114.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

115.Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

116.Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

117.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should be paid according to how much their students learn. Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

118.What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

119.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

120.Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

121.Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

122.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

123.Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others choose to spend time with a large number of friends. Compare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.

124. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

125. Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

126. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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37.Reading comics only rot the children’s mind than to provide any good education. How far you agree/ disagree with this?

38.Is it wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young experience less individuals? Give your views in not less than 250 words.

39.Most high level jobs are done by men. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women

40. Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?

41. Should developing countries concentrate on Improving industrial skills or should they promote education first?

42. Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes?

43. In your opinion what factors contribute to a good movie?

44.Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries?

45.If children behave badly ,should their parents accept responsibility and also be punished?

46.Should sports classes be sacrificed in High School so students can concentrate on Academic subjects?

47.Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patients health, no matter how rich they are?

48.Will modern technology, such as the internet ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?

49.Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or re-educated and rehabituated, using community service programs for instance, before being reintroduced to society?

50.Computers can translate all kinds of languages well so our children don't need to learn more languages in the future?　

51.We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in businesses, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used for in future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits?

52. In what ways has information technology changed work and working practices in the past 10 years?

53.'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?

54.Technology is making communication easier in today's world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication?

55.Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it also takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.

56.Should the same laws which prohibit the sale and consumption of heroin be applied to tobacco?

57.To what extent is the use of animals in scientific research acceptable?

58.Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

59.Are our zoos cruel to wild animals? Discuss.

60.To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation?

61.Damage of the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. Discuss.

62.Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country. Do you agree?

63.What are factors which are related to academic success in high-school students?

64.The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

65.Education is recognized as vital to the future of any society in today's world. Governments throughout the world should make education compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 and 15. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

66.Foreign language instruction should begin in kindergarten. Discuss.

67.Children should never be educated at home by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

68.Children learn best by observing behavior of adults and copying it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

69.To what extent should universities function as training grounds for employment?

70.To what extent should university courses be geared to the economic needs of society?

71.How do wage increases contribute to inflation?

72.Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it a responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves?

73.To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century?

74.The dominance of black people in US sport is due to sociological rather than physiological factors. Discuss.

75.In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Meanwhile, we see some politicians enjoying power well into their eighties. Clearly, there is little agreement on an appropriate retirement age. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.

76.In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning?

77.To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years?

78.Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that this is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answer.

79.The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. What do you think?

80.The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.

81.News editors decide what to broadcast on TV and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence their decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?

82.TV: could you be without it? Discuss.

83.The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

84.In many countries where capital punishment has been abolished there has been a corresponding rise in violent crime rates. For this reason, many governments are considering its reintroduction as a form of deterrent. Should Capital Punishment be re-introduced? Discuss.

85.Outdoor recreation such as mountain climbing, camping and hiking bring us closer to nature and are ideal activities to encourage family bonding. Discuss.

86.The younger generation is up-to-date with new techniques and advances in Science. They are often better able to make important decisions than their parents are. Discuss.

87.Over the past twenty to thirty years there has been a noticeable trend away from many forms of discipline within the family. A recent survey highlighted the fact that most people feel that parents are too permissive with their children. Discuss.

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1.Some people believe that only pupils of similar interests should be given admissions in schools .Others are of the opinions that schools should be open to all children with varied interests. How far you agree or disagree with the above views. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.

2.Some authors believe that urbanization is a ‘Modern Disease’. In not less than 250 words explain if you agree with this view and give your own opinion

3.Capital punishment is a brutal decision and should be abolished. Give your views in not less than 250 words if you agree or disagree with it.

4.Most criminals are set free once they finish their jail terms. Is the re introduction of criminals in societies is justified? Place your views in no less than 250 words.

5.Working and living abroad helps us to know other cultures well. How far you think working abroad has good or bad impacts on our cultural lives?

6.If you were given to change, what all changes you would implement in this 21st century to make our world a better living place? Discuss few changes in not less than 250 words.

7.Computers can easily do all the basic and advanced calculations. Do you think your children should spend more time learning basic mathematics or advanced computer technology. Give your views in not less than 250 words.

8. Should poor countries continue to receive International Aids? Give your views in not less than 250 words.

9. Some parents grow their children in strict discipline while others leave them free to learn lessons of lives on their own. Which is one of these is a better approach and why? Give your own opnion in not less than 250 words.

10. The modern technology is all making things easily available. Internet has provided us the easy dowloadable versions of most books we need. Can internet world replace the world of books and words ? Give your own views in not less than 250 words.

11.As most postgraduate research is funded by industry then students grants should also come from the same source. How far you agree with this. Give your views in not less than 250 words.

12.Modern technology is transforming the way we work and is of benefit to our society. How far you think our social lives influenced by modern technology.

13.In order keep the students more focused, the sports classes should be stopped in High schools. You think this will be a right approach for a better generation?

14. Children are the impressions of their parent’s behaviour. If a child behaves badly his parents should be considered responsible and should be punished. How far you agree with this.

15.What do you think the government in your country should do to make your country more successful.

16.Smoking is a bad habit and should be abandoned completely world wide. Give your views in not less than 250 words.

17.Time is an important factor in every field. Do you think following strict time limits is more important than giving quality results. Give your views in not less than 250 words.

18.Life was simpler without so much of technology. Give your views in not less than 250 words.

19.Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?

20.Should developing countries pay more attention towards education or improving business standards?

21.There is an age after which one’s efficiency decreases. Should young people in the working fields replace all the old people?

22. Animals also have emotions and feel equal pain as humans. We should stop all pharmaceutical companies from doing trials on innocent animals. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.

23.Sex education in schools are only introducing conflicting ideas and confusion among the immature minds and should be immediately stopped. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.

24. Women are always better parents than men. How far ypu agree with this? Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.

25.Deciding the size of one’s own family is a personal preference In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning?

26.In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.

27.'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?

28.When so many people are starving to death in different parts of the world, is it justifiable for any government to spend huge amounts of money over the Space Exploration Projects?

29.Internet has made information so handy, but at the same time, its spoiling our children with all the adult content. Should children be kept away from internet ?

30.To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century?

31.Technology is making communication easier in today's world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication?

32.Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and/or against keeping animals in zoos.

33.The only way to prevent overcrowding in cities is to prevent migration from rural areas. Give your opinion and views.

34.Money is the single motivational factor for success in any work field. How far you agree with this?

35.The only effective way to deal with unemployment is to introduce rapid urbanization. How far you agree?

36.When most of the population in developing countries do not have food to eat and place to live, it is immaterial to talk about saving forests as a gesture to protect our environment. The aim should be to utilize maximum land for food production and making homes for the homeless. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words.

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