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397.
 
In many countries, people believe secondary 
schools should aim to provide a general education 
of a range of subjects. In other countries, students 
focus on subjects that will be useful for future 
careers. 
Discuss both views and give your opinion. 
398.
 
Many believe that there should be few 
restrictions on the office buildings and homes that 
people can build in cities while others think the 
designs should be limited. 
Discuss both views and give your opinion. 
399.
 
Some people think that it is important to let 
children act independently and make their own 
decisions from an early age. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
400.
 
The amount of advertising that is around us 
all the time now has a negative impact on people’s 
quality of life. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
401.
 
People are now living in a “throwaway 
society” where things are used for a short period of 
time and then thrown away. 
What are the causes of this and what problems 
does it cause? 
402.
 
Shopping is now one of the most popular 
forms of leisure activities in many countries for 
young adults. 
Why is this? 
Do you think this is a positive or a negative 
development? 
403.
 
These days many kids spend a lot of their 
time playing computer games instead of doing 
sports. 
What is the cause of this? 

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Do you think this is a positive or negative 
development? 
404.
 
Many people think that television is the best 
place to get your news while others believe there 
are better platforms. 
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.