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25 113. The governments should give each citizen a
basic income so that they have enough money to
live on, even if they are unemployed.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
114. Many doctors recommend that older people
exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow
an exercise routine.
Why do you think this happens?
115. Some people think that enjoying the present
is more important than planning for the future for
both countries and individuals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
116. Some people prefer to spend their lives doing
the same things and avoiding change. Others,
however, think that change is always good.
117. Today family members eat fewer meals
together.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative trend?
118. Some people believe that everyone has a right
to have access to university education and that
governments should make it free for all students
no matter what financial background they have.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
119. Many people today do not feel safe either at
home or when they are out.
What are the causes?
What are the solutions?
120. Information technology is changing many
aspects of our lives and now dominates our home,
leisure and work activities.
To what extent do the benefits of informat io n
technology outweigh the disadvantages?
121. Some think increasing business and cultura l
contact between nations is positive. Others think it
leads to the disappearance of the national identity.
Discuss both views and state your own opinion.