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Some people say that text messages, twittering and emails are an accepted part of the language we
use in our everyday lives. Others say that they are destroying our ability to spell and write
properly.
Some people believe that education is always a good thing, whatever the course studied. Others
claim that only those who are studying medicine, IT or law have good job opportunities and that
other courses are a waste of time.
A lot of young people are choosing to live at home while studying at university. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of living at home or moving away from home whilst studying.
Some people think governments should make laws such as banning smoking, making people wear
seat belts in cars and taxing fast food. Others complain that, as long as they don't hurt anyone else,
people should be allowed to make up their own minds about how they lead their lives.
Credit cards can be a blessing and a curse.
Being an only child- advantages and disadvantages
Smoking should be banned in all public places
Some say it would be better if there was only one language in the world. Others disagree.
Some people say eating meat is wrong. Others say it's natural.
Some people claim that the public has the right to know about private lives of celebrities. Others
disagree
Cloning is the solution to our health problems.
Arranged marriages
Living abroad
Spending the holidays with your parents
Money can buy happiness
Computer games and the Internet have a negative impact on young people
Should euthanasia be made legal?
People used to think that the family played an important role in society, but times have changed
and now the family is less important
Should you start a career or enter university at 18?
Physical Education should only be an optional subject at school because not everyone’s good at
sports
Some say that the best cure after a break-up is finding another partner. Others say we should get
over the broken relationship first
Some say that holiday home swaps can be an interesting type of holiday. Others say it is a
potentially dangerous adventure. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that distance learning is as good as the in-class one. Others disagree.
Some people claim that everyone should retire at the age of 65. Others disagree.
Some people say that arts subjects are as essential as academic ones and should be part of school
syllabus while others claim they are not important.
Some people claim experience is more important than education. Others do not agree.
Some say education should be free for everyone. Others disagree.
-Some people that using animals for scientific research should be forbidden. Others do not see any
problem with it.
Some people think too much emphasis is put on exams in schools. Others disagree.
There are people who think that violent films should be banned, but there are those who disagree
with this opinion
Some think that young people should be free to choose any career they like, while others say that
they should think more realistically about their future.
Some people think that spending lengthy periods away from home helps young people develop. Others
disagree
Nowadays youngsters are often encouraged by their parents to leave their family home in order to get some
further knowledge about life. While there are those who consider this experience is highly beneficial for
them, some believe that may not always be a good idea.
On the one hand, being far from parents’ comfort and protection does help the young to evolve. It provides
them the opportunity to live on their own terms and make their own decisions without parent’s interference.
Thus, in that way they are sure to become more confident and self-reliant. Furthermore, being away from
home makes young people acquire skills which they will find useful in later life. For example, managing
different activities on their own