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1. Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefits are in the world business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. People still value artists in the age of advanced science and technology. Why do you think this is? Are arts as important as science and technology?
3. The government should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Some people think that children with different abilities should be taught together while some think that intelligent children should be given special training or taught separately. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. Too much money is spent in maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked down and give way to the modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. In some countries, the role of a mother differs in some ways from that of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How might parental roles develop in the future?
7. More attention is paid to being "responsible tourists" in order to preserve the cultural and environmental aspects of tourist places. However, some people think it is impossible to be a "responsible tourist" in the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8. Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think they can read books and watch TV by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
9. In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age of life than the past. Why do you think this is? Do advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
10. For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11. Some people believe that development of technology is making life more complicated, and we should return to simpler life without using technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?