In some cultures, children are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this message?

Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children’s development than playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

All cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree?

Students find that studying at university or college is harder than studying at school. What are the reasons and solutions?

Students find that studying at university or college is harder than studying at school. What are the reasons and solutions?

Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, leading to a decrease in the countryside population. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV and reading about them in newspapers. What is the reason for this behavior? Is it a good idea to copy famous personalities?