- An increasing number of museums tend to charge admission fees from tourists rather than providing service free of charge. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
- Many people think that arts (painting and music) do not directly improve people's life, so the government should spend money on other important areas. Do you agree or disagree?
- Mobile phones and the internet play an important part in the way which people relate to one another socially. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
- A large number of young people cannot find a job when they leave university. What problems will youth unemployment cause for individuals and for society? Give some measures to help reduce unemployment.
- There is a mixture of people from different cultures and ethnic groups in a country. Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
- We have three important parts of education reading, writing and mathematics. Some people think every child will benefit from the fourth skill added to the list: computer skills. Do you agree or disagree?
- Nowadays it is more convenient and easier for people to travel to other countries. Do you think the positive effects exceed the negative effects?
- Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same. Do you agree or disagree?
- In the past, people used to travel abroad to look many differences. Nowadays, places all over the world are more and more similar. What are the causes of the similarity? Do you think the advantages of this problem outweigh the disadvantages?
- More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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