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Speaking topics ĐTQG
5 mins preparation + 5 mins speaking
1) Creative artists should be given freedom to
express their ideas through words, pictures, music or films. Some people
nevertheless think that the government should restrict artists' freedom of
expression. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2) Some people hold that we should spend money
and time on the protection of wild animals while others suggest that the money
should be spent on populations living in the poorest areas of the world. What
is your opinion?
3) Food can be produced much more cheaply
today because of improved fertilisers and better machinery. However, some of
the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have
negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4) Many people believe that the human society
has developed into a throw-away society, which is filled with plastic bags and
rubbish. What are the causes and solutions?
5) Water resources around the world are
falling deficient. Analyse the possible reasons and provide your suggestions.
6) Some people believe that air travel should
be restricted because it causes serious pollution and will use up the world's
resources. Do you agree or disagree? 7) Some industrialised countries have
serious environmental problems. The damage to the environment is an inevitable
result when a country tends to improve the standard of living. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
8) Advertising encourages customers to buy in
quantity not in quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9) The high sales of popular consumer goods
reflect the power of advertising but not the real need of the society where
such products are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10) There are many advertisements directed at
children. Parents argue that children are misled, while advertisers consider
advertising a source of useful information. What is your opinion?
11) We can get knowledge from news, but some
people think we cannot trust journalists. What do you think? What qualities do
you think a successful journalist should have?
12) The advance of science and technology has
a significant impact on people, but the role of artists is also important, such
as musicians, painters and writers. What can the arts tell us about life that
science cannot?
13) Schools should focus more teaching
students how to be successful in the workforce and less on helping them to
achieve academic success. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [EDUCATION,
EMPLOYMENT]
14) Some people think international car-free
days are an effective way of reducing air pollution; others think that there
are some other ways. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
[ENVIRONMENT, CAR]
15) Some people think that public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free to the people who use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? [TRANSPORT, GOVERNMENT]
16) Some people say that universities should
only accept the young people with high marks. However, others think that
universities should accept people of all ages that may not do well in school.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion. [EDUCATION]
17) These days people in some countries are
living in a “throwaway” society which means people use things in a short time
then throw them away. What are its causes and what impacts can it have?
[ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY]
18) Some people claim that many things that
children were taught at school are a waste of time, while others argue that
everything learned at school is useful at some time. Discuss both these views
and give your own opinion. [EDUCATION, SUBJECTS]
19) Many developing countries are currently
expanding their tourism industry. Why is it the case? Is it a positive
development? [TOURISM, TRAVEL]
20) Some people think news have no connection
to people’s lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspapers
and watch news on television programmes. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? [MEDIA, NEWS]
21) Some school leavers go travelling or work
for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think this
has more advantages or disadvantages to their study? [TRAVEL, EDUCATION]
22) Some people think that it is more
beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football.
While other people think that taking part in individual sports is better, like
tennis or swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. [SPORTS,
HEALTH]
23) When designing a building, the most
important factor is intended use of the building rather than its outward
appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [BUILDING, HOUSE]
24) Although more and more people read news on
the internet, newspapers will remain the main source of news for the majority
of people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [NEWSPAPERS, MEDIA]
25) In developing countries, children in rural
communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the best
way to solve the problem is by providing schools and teachers. Some others
think that it is better to provide computers and Internet access. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.
26) It is suggested that everyone should have
a car, a TV, and a fridge. Do the disadvantages of this development for society
outweigh the disadvantages?
27) Scientists say that in the future humanity
will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or a negative
development? [LANGUAGE, CULTURE]
28) As countries develop, their populations
tend to live individually or in small family units. In your opinion, what does
this cause to and what are its effects on society? [FAMILY, SOCIAL ISSUE]
29) Some countries achieve international
sporting success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes
instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this
is a positive or negative development? [SPORTS, HEALTH, GOVERNMENT SPENDING]
30) 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 own opinion. [ENVIRONMENT, GLOBALIZATION]
31) Some countries have an ever-increasing
proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger. What is your opinion of
the current and future effects it may have in those countries? [SOCIAL ISSUES]
32) Some people think advertising may have
positive economic effects. Others think it has social effects because
individuals are not satisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss
both views and give your opinion. [ADVERTISING]
33) Many museums and historical sites are
mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what
can be done to attract more local people to visit these places? [HISTORY,
CULTURE]
34) When a new town is planned, it is more
important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers
for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? [HEALTH, RECREATION]
35) Some people think that a huge amount of
time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals, and that this money
could be better spent on human population. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this opinion? [ANIMAL HUMAN]
36) Some people believe charity organization
should only offer help to people of their own country; Others claim that these
organization should give aid to people in great need wherever they live.
Discuss both opinions and tell which side do you agree? [ALTRUISM]
37) Nowadays, international tourism is the
biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism creates
tension rather than understanding
between people from different cultures. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
38) Most large companies nowadays operate
multi-nationally. To what extent multinational companies have responsibility
toward local communities in which they operate? [CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY]
39) It is more important for government to
spend public funds on promoting a healthy lifestyle than treatment. Do you
agree or disagree? [HEALTH DISEASE]
40) Today, majority of children are raised by
their grandparents due to the fact that their parents are busy working. To what
extent do you think it affects the whole family? [PARENTING CHILDREN]
41) Some people think environmental problems
are too big for individuals to solve. Others, however, think that those
problems cannot be solved unless individuals take some action. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion. [ENVIRONMENT]
42) Some people believe that air travel should
be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world’s fuel
resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [ENVIRONMENT]
43) Multicultural societies, in which there is
a mixture of different ethnic people, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a
country. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [CULTURE]
44) Some people think younger people are not
suitable for important positions in the government. Some think that it will be
a good idea for younger people to take on these positions. Discuss both views
and give your opinion. [GOVERNMENT]
45) Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that having a permanent job is better than enjoying the job. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. [EMPLOYMENT]
46) The world’s natural resources such as oil,
forests and fresh water are being consumed at an ever-increasing rate. What are
the dangers of the situation? What can be done to solve the problem?
[ENVIRONMENT]
47) More and more companies are allowing
employees to work at home/allowing students to study at home. Do you think this
is a positive or negative development? [TECHNOLOGY]
48) Some people think that employers should
give its staff at least four week holiday a year to make employees better at
their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [EMPLOYMENT]
49) Some scientists believe that studying the
behaviour of 3 year old children can tell which children would grow up to be
criminals. To what extent
in your opinion is crime a product of human
nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
[CRIMES]
50) In many parts of the world, children and
teenagers are committing more crimes. What are the causes? How should these
young criminals be prepared? [CRIME]
51) Most of the world’s problems are caused by
over-population. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [POPULATION]
52) Students from rural areas often find it
difficult to access university education. Some people think that it should
become easier for them to access higher education. To what extent do you agree
or disagree with this opinion? [EDUCATION GOVERNMENT]
53) With the increase in the use of mobile
phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that
the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?/
Some people think that with the increasing use of mobile phones and computers,
people lose the ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
54) In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first month after the birth of their baby. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? [WORK, EQUALITY]
55) The society would benefit from a ban on
all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be
damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? [ADVERTISING]
56) Some people think that people moving to a
new country should accept new culture in the foreign country. Others think that
they should live as a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.
57) Sending criminals to prison is not the
best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to
help them. Do you agree or disagree? [CRIME EDUCATION]
58) Some people think that social networking
sites have a huge negative impact on both individual and society. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? [TECHNOLOGY]
59) Many people today prefer socializing
online to that in the local community. Do you think the advantages of this
outweigh the disadvantages? 60) These days, an increasing number of people in
many cities know little about their neighbors and do not have a sense of
community. What do you think are the cause and what solutions can you suggest?
