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Q.1. Nowadays more and more people want to get things done instantly. Why is it? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Q.2. Some people think that it is a waste of time for high school students to study literature, such as novels and poems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Q.3. In some countries the elderly are highly valued and respected, while in others youth is more highly valued. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Q.4. The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Q.5. Some people believe that handwriting is no longer useful in the modern world and should not be taught in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Q.6. Some believe that advances in technology are increasing the gap between rich and poor while others think the opposite is happening. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Q.7. More and more people are finding it increasingly important to wear fashionable clothes. Is this attitude to wearing clothes a positive development or negative?

Q.8. Some people believe that smart phones are destroying social interaction today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Q.9. Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports. Others claim that they should have freedom to choose their favourite activities. Discuss both views and present your opinion.

Q.10. Nowadays employment options are changing and employees cannot rely on having the same job and working conditions throughout their life. What are some possible causes? Suggest some ways to plan for the future under these circumstances.