1. Some people think that students benefit from going to private secondary schools; others feel that private secondary schools have a negative effect on society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2 .It is better for students to live with their parents at home rather than in school. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

3 .Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4 .Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. business, companies). Discuss both views and give your opinion.

5 .The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6 .pace travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference on people’s lives today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7 .Exposure to international media, such as TV, film and magazine, has a significant impact on the local culture. What do you think the impact has been? Do you agree that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

8 .Multi-cultural societies, which are a mixture of different ethnic people, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9 .Many developing countries are increasingly expanding their tourist industries. Why are they doing so? Is it a positive development?

10 .The range and quality of the food have been improved greatly by the advancement of science and technology. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of it and present your own view.