Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
62>News media are important in modern society. Why are they important? Are their influences generally positive or negative?
61>In some cultures the old age is highly valued, while in some other cultures youth is highly valued.
60>Ambition is an important characteristic of people. How important is it for people to make success? Is it a positive or negative characteristic for success?
59>A tendency of news reported in the media about problems and emergencies rather than positive development is more harmful to the individual and to society.
58>Some people think that it is a waste of time planning for the future, and we should focus on the present.
57>Humans should not use animals as sources of food, clothing and medicine.
56>There are a higher proportion of older people than younger people. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
55>Full-time university students need to spend a lot of time on studying, but it is essential for students to get involved in other activities.
54>Some people think that the development of technology makes people's life more complex, so we should make life simpler without using technology.
53>The spread of multinational companies and resulting increase of globalization produce positive effects for everyone.
52>Some people think that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as individuals.
51>Some people are giving more importance to employing people with good social skills, in addition to good qualifications.
50>Some people think that the government should build public libraries in every town. Others believe it is a waste of money because we can get information via the internet at home.
49>Some people think that developing countries should invite foreign companies to open offices and factories, and others think that developing countries should keep them out and help local companies.
48>Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, while other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on TV and the Internet. Discuss both views.
47>Tourism is an excellent way to develop a country, but it also causes harm. How can countries ensure that tourism benefits the development?
46>Some think that creative artists should be supported financially by the government of their country, while others believe that they should find financial support from other sources instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
45>Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little as possible. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
44>Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save languages with a few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources.
43>Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead.
42>Some people think foreign visitors should be charged more than local people when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in a country.
41>Traditional food is being replaced by international fast foods. This has negative effects on family and society.
