In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable living and reducing environme nta L

166.
 
People these days watch TV, films and other 
programmes alone rather than with other people. 
Do the advantages of this development outweigh 
the disadvantages? 
167.
 
Some feel that schools should be mixed with 
both girls and boys attending while others feel the 
genders ought to be separated. 
Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 
168.
 
Some believe that people should make efforts 
to fight climate change while others think it is 
better to learn to live with it. 
Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 
169.
 
It is a natural process for animal species to 
become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.). There 
is no reason why people should try to prevent this 
from happening. 
Do you agree or disagree? 
170.
 
In many countries, crimes rates amongst 
younger people has been rising. 
Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem. 

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171.
 
Convenience foods will become increasingly 
prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods 
and methods of preparation. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
172.
 
Some people think that sports play an 
important role in society. Others think they are 
nothing more than a leisure activity. 
Discuss both views and give your opinion. 
173.
 
In their advertising, businesses nowadays 
usually emphasise that their products are new in 
some way. 
Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or 
negative development? 
174.
 
People nowadays tend to have children at 
older ages. 
Do the advantages 
of this 
outweigh 
the 
disadvantages?