Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic.
What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes.
What are the reasons for this?
Is this a positive or a negative development?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing.
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people like to wear fashionable clothes.
Why do you think this is the case?
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best both for the individual and for s
Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone(cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common.
Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.