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.
