12. In many countries, there are more people choose to live by themselves than before. What are the reasons of this situation? Is it positive or negative development of society?
13. Some people think charity organizations should help people in great need, wherever they live. However, others think that they should concentrate on helping people in their own countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
14. Children and students are taught to push themselves to try and be better than other students rather than work together for everyone's benefits. Do you think the disadvantages of training to be competitive outweigh the advantages?
15. In some countries around the world men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
16. We can get knowledge from news, but some people even think we should not trust the journalists. What do you think? And what do you think are the important qualities that a journalist should have?
17. Some people think parents should read and tell stories to children, while others believe they should search for information on their own via Internet or TV. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
18. Nowadays, older people who need employment have to compete with younger people. What problems do this cause? And what are the solutions?
19. 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?
20. Some people think that the amount of noise people make have to be controlled strictly. Others say that people are free to make as much noise as they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.