Why should dangerous sports be allowed?

• personal choice• safety• money

How important is it to have a sense of humour?

• health• time and place• relationships

What makes a place particularly memorable?

• personal experiences• people• atmosphere

How much do people respect authority nowadays?

• different societies• changing times• influences

What helps people to deal with difficult situations?

• personality• support• age

In what ways has life become more or less dangerous?

• technology• health• social values

Are there more benefits or drawbacksto living in a city nowadays?

• jobs• transport• accommodation

What are the implications of scientificresearch today?

• career opportunities• commercial interests• moral issues

How important is the printed book inthe twenty-first century?

• technological alternatives• practical advantages• educational issues

How has life changed in the past hundred years?

• work• education• family life

What changes do you foresee in the future?

• accommodation• fashion• transport

Is it better to conform or be differentfrom your peers?

• fashion• relationships• leisure pursuits

What makes people laugh in your country?

• popular comedians• comedy films• other people’s misfortunes

How do we decide what people should be paid for their jobs?

• competition• expertise and ability• as motivation

How do we learn the difference between right and wrong?

• people• education• experience

In what ways are people influenced during their teenage years?

• fashions• career plans• peer groups

Why do people say the world is getting smaller?

• accessing information• travel opportunities• international business

In what ways have our ideas of right and wrong changed?

• science and technology• media• sport

How far is it true that travel broadens the mind?

• for tourists• for workers• for the host country

In what ways can we best understand the history of our country?

• books• people • places

How should schools help to prepare young people for the world of work?

• areas of knowledge• realistic expectations• personal qualities

What are the effects of technological development on our lives?

• work• health• leisure

What’s better – to be self employed or to be an employee?

• the purpose of work• freedom and responsibility• technology

What makes someone a good learner?

• different ages• interest• role of teacher

What does successful communication between people depend on?

• circumstances• relationships• use of language

Why do many older people say that the past was better?

• education• social values • pace of life

What are the attractions and drawbacks of being a teacher?

• working with people• working conditions• sharing knowledge

What makes a language develop and change?

• different uses• different generations• different fashions

How has technology helped, or not helped, communication?

• convenience• dependence• cost

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the different forms of mass media?

• news• education• entertainment

What role does music play in our lives?

• social role of music• entertainment and relaxation• fashion and culture

What role do museums have in modern society?

• education• preservation • research

Is it fair to keep wild animals in zoos?

• animal welfare• educational role of zoos• preservation of endangered species

Is it right to try and prevent the economic development of remote parts of the world?

• ecological considerations• rights of local people• opportunities for doing research

What is the role of competitive sport in modern society?

• motivation and rewards• commerical considerations• international competitions

Should public services such as health and education be run according to business principles?• need to use scarce resources wisely• quality of services vs. cost of services• private enterprise vs. government spending

What changes do you expect to see in eating habits in the future?

• fast food• vegetarianism• food safety

How will technology affect work in the future?

• working from home• unemployment • shorter working week

How far do you agree that friends are more important than family?

• having problems • facing problems • finding models

What makes people laugh?

• cultural background• visual or verbal• changing attitudes

How easy is it to remember new information?

• topic• circumstances• quantity

What is it that makes people powerful?

• personal circumstances• knowledge• personality

What are the qualities of a good employee?

• reliability• resourcefulness• personality

How has the nature of work changed for many people in recent years?

• working hours• job security • technological change

What are your views on doctors and the medical profession?

• keeping your teeth healthy and dentists• the quality of health care in your community• alternative medicine (acupuncture, homeopathy)

How easy is it for parents and children tounderstand each other?

• generation gap• financial problems• education and careers

What are the advantages and disadvantages of 24-hour shopping?

• customers• sales staff• profits

How far do you agree that rehabilitationis more effective than punishment?

• feelings of victims • effect on criminals• effect on society

What do you think people can do most easily to improve the environment?

• financial constraints• time constraints• family constraints

What changes should be made to people’slifestyles to safeguard our planet’s future?

• individual/governmental responsibility• trade/workplace • transport/energy

How far do the benefits of being involved in sport outweigh the disadvantages?

• types of involvement• types of sport• social issues

Do you agree that the strongest influence on our health is our mind?

• lifestyle• money• people

What do you think is the ideal environment to encourage a child’s development?

• physical • mental • financial

How would you define success in the modern world?

• relationships• opportunities• finances

When a new product is launched, what things make it a success?

• advertising• price and packaging• product quality

What should a shop or supermarket do to ensure customer satisfaction?

• staff attitudes• prices • range of products

In what ways are we exposed to fewer dangers than previous generations?

• new technology• medical breakthroughs• rules and regulations

What risks do people face in the modern world?

• travelling• environmental problems• crime

How are patterns of family life changing?

• work• extended family• divorce

How is the role of family in society changing?

• childcare• mobility of the workforce• single people

What effects has TV had on our lives?

• access to information• family relationships• outside activities

Should there be controls over what we watch on TV?

• parental control• censorship • freedom of choice

How is the role of work in our lives changing?

• demography• technology• health

To what extent does a successful career depend on a good education?

• aptitude• qualifications• economic conditions

Would the world be a better place if eveyone was forced to speak the same language?

• ease of communication• educational implications• which language?

Is English the best language for international communications?

• present role of English• linguistic drawbacks of English• cultural objections to English

Why do some music and film stars become enduring celebrities whilst others fade into obscurity?

• natural talent• good career management• abilty to get media attention

To what extent does advertising influence the purchasing decisions of young people?

• images in the media• branding and lifestyles • information about products

Why do celebrities in the film and music industries often seem to have unhappy private lives?• pressures of the job• lifestyle• the role of the media

Why are some forms of marketing more effective than others?

• target age group• nature of the product• new and established products

It’s a small world and it’s getting smaller every day. Do you agree with this comment?

• language barriers• role of international companies• development of technology

To what extent do you think modern life is more stressful than life was hundreds of years ago?

• work and leisure• speed of communications• social pressures

To what extent are people responsible for their own health?

• hereditary influences• environmental influences• lifestyle and habits

To what extent are people healthier nowadays than a hundred years ago?• diet• infectious diseases• physical activity

Do some people get paid much more/less than they deserve?

• overpaid/underpaid jobs• reasons why overpaid/underpaid• what the jobs really involve

Which jobs do you think are the most difficult to do?

• most difficult aspects• how people doing them are generally regarded• importance of the jobs to society

Can it ever be justifiable to tell a lie?

• circumstances in which it most often happens• kinds of things people say in those circumstances• good/bad results

What kinds of people are the most dishonest?

• jobs that involve lying• effects on society/message given• how much people believe them

What makes a product a best seller?

• advertising• peer pressure• design

When is it preferable to be in a quiet place ora noisy place?

• age• activity• time of day

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Why is music important to people aroundthe world?

• traditions• entertainment• emotions

How much are people’s ideas affected by what they see on the TV?

• popular comedians• documentaries• politicians and other famous people

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