SPEAKING
1. Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should
be encouraged to make comments or even criticism of their teachers. Others think it will lead to a
loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Some people think that people should be given the right to use freshwater as they like. Others
believe governments should strictly control the use of freshwater. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
3. Some people think that too much attention and too many resources are given to the protection
of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree?
4. Some people think scientific research should focus on solving world health problems. Others
think that there are more important issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. Some people believe that schools should teach foreign languages to primary school children.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
6. In many countries today, if people want to find a job, they have to move away from their
friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the
disadvantages?
7. In the future, there will be a higher proportion of older people than young people in many
countries. Is it a positive or negative development?
8. Parents should set punishments in some ways if their children break the law. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
9. Young people learn good behaviour more from movies and books than real-life experiences.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10. Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and
workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?