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What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?

What do companies do to increase sales? What is the best way to do that?

Nowadays, more and more people have consumer goods like refrigerators and washing machines. Does this development bring more advantages than disadvantages?

Many different countries have the same shops and products. Some think that it is a positive development, whereas others consider it as negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Supermarkets are selling more imported food than local one. Why is that so? Is it a positive or negative development?

Due to the modernization process people start to buy more cars. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects for the environment?

Nowadays, people prefer supermarkets more than small shops and local markets. What reason? Is it positive or negative?


Crime

Some people think that young people who commit crimes, such as robbery or violence acts, should be punished similarly with adults. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is a fact that the majority of people who are sent to prison commit further crimes after they are released. What are the causes of this situation? What can be done to change this?

It is believed that when individuals behave in an anti-social way, society is to blame. What are the causes of antisocial behavior? Who should be responsible to deal with this problem?

Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?


Food

Fast food has become more common in recent years. Some people think that it has a negative effect on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree?


Children and family


Many parents are worried about the increasing amount of violence that children can see in computer games, TV programs and other leisure activities. Do you agree with them? What can be done about this?


All fathers should be entitled to family leave when their children are born. Do you agree or disagree?

There has been a trend towards smaller family sizes. Why does this happen? How does this affect society?

People decide to have a child later. Why does it happen? What consequences for society it may have?

People who are under the age of 21 should not be allowed to drive. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries nowadays young single people no longer stay with their parents until marriage, but leave home to study or work elsewhere. What are the advantages and disadvantages?


Education
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are important to a child's development, as are other subjects. So they should be a compulsory subject in high schools. To what extent do you agree and disagree?

Some people believe that university students should pay all the costs of studies because university education only benefits students themselves, not society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in some others, the government pays for them. Do you think the advantages that the government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages?

Some educationalists say that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that visiting museums is the best way to help children to understand history. Others think there are better ways to help children understand history. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that it is beneficial to children if they are sent to nursery school before starting primary school. Other people think that young children should spend time with family rather than going to nursery school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people believe that children should attend extra classes after school while some disagree. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.

In different countries, students have to study 2 or more languages at school. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?