430. Some people think that men are naturally
more competitive than women.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
431. These days, mobile phones and the internet
are very important to the ways in which people
relate to one another socially.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh
the disadvantages?
432. Scientists believe that in order to protect the
environment, people must use less energy in their
daily lives. However, most people have not
changed the way they live.
Why do you think many people have not taken
individual action?
What could be done to encourage them to take
action?
433. Films and computer games which contain
violence are very popular. Some people believe
they have a negative effect on society and so
should be banned. Other people, however, say they
are just harmless and help people to relax.
Discuss both these points of view and give your
own opinion.
434. Some people think that higher institut io ns
should concentration more on academic subjects
such as history and the physical sciences, while
others think that they should concentrate more on
practical subjects such as car mechanics and
cookery, and so on.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
435. Around the world, the rich are becoming
richer and poor are becoming poorer.
What is the cause of this?
What solutions are there to tackle it?
436. Economic growth is the best way of ending
global poverty but it can also have a negative effect
on the environment.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
437. Many people want to look younger than their
real age.
What are the causes of this?
Is this a positive or negative development?