In many countries today, there are people living in poverty.
Why is this the case? What can be done to solve this problem?
Some people think that it’s a good idea to socialize with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees.
Why are these laws introduced? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In most of the countries, people prefer to live in rented apartments rather than buying a home
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in rented accomodation.
It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that it is not possible to be happy without money, while others think money does not guarantee happiness.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments, Other people think there are benefits If society has more elderly people.
To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment.
What damage does plastic do the environment?
What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?