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⊕ Do you support dangerous activities like extreme skiing?

What are the reasons for


that?
⊕ Dangerous activities like extreme skiing, bungee jumping, etc. and whether you
support them or not.

Sport- activities Extreme - dangerous Pros/ cons

Physical activities Extreme sports mental and physical health


mental activities Dangerous situations unusual experiences
leisure activities Dangerous places
serious injuries
exciting sports extreme circumstances permanent injuries
adventurous sports extreme surfing life-threatening situations
Professional sports extreme skiing stressful situations
lucrative sports extreme athletes
spectator sports extreme surfers

hard exercises

Within the realm of society,

From the sports medicine standpoint,


⊕ Parents are responsible for the behavior of the children. To what extent do you
agree or disagree.
⊕ Parents should be held legally responsible for their children’s acts. What is your
opinion? Support it with personal examples.

Responsibility of
Children’s behavior responsibility
parents

Responsible parents teenagers' antisocial behavior Family responsibilities


Parenting skills children's improper conduct Full responsibilities
Poor parenting Direct responsibilities
criminal behavior A burden of responsibility
Parental responsibilities aggressive behavior
Parental roles unacceptable behavior
behavior problems
alcoholic parents adolescents’ violent conduct
a poor upbringing children's character traits
dysfunctional families

From the legal and social standpoint


Within the realm of family background,
⊕ Law can change human behavior. Do you agree or not?

⊕ Some people believe law changes human behavior. Do you agree/disagree?

law Change behavior

law enforcement antisocial behavior Implementing rules and regulations


obeying the law changing behavioral patterns crime prevention
unlawful acts altering individuals' conduct
law-abiding citizens behavior problems the death penalty
strict law criminal behavior severe punishments
criminal law violent behavior
civil law threatening behavior
international law

From the ethical and social standpoint

Within the realm of the law


⊕ In most of the education systems, students are assessed by written examinations.
Do you think it is a good idea or not? (Give your reasons.)

⊕ Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance.
Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not a satisfactory way to do
this.

Education system Written examinations Assessment

formal education written tests assessing students’ performance


university/college education conducting examinations modern assessment methods
vocational education final examinations assessment techniques
education policies examination results making assessments
Educational success detailed assessments
formal assessments
academic qualifications
students’ learning styles a systematic evaluation
achieving good grades

From the educational standpoint


Within the realm of psychology
⊕ The ability to learn more than one language will be less important in the future. Do
you agree or disagree?
⊕ “The Ability to communicate in more than one language will be less important in the
future than it is now.” Do you Agree or disagree with this statement? Provide Support for
your opinion.

Learning- ability More than one language effects

The learning process learning various languages the global communication


learning difficulties the language acquisition communicating effectively
A learning environment the bilingual education
learning resources bilingual students career opportunities
the linguistic development social networking
intellectual abilities Multilingual classrooms social interactions
having the ability cultural diversity
great abilities studying abroad
considerable abilities the international cooperation
natural abilities broadening horizons
mental abilities

From the communicative standpoint


Within the realm of society and education
⊕ Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for children. Is it more positive
for their future aspect or have some adverse effects? Agree or disagree?

Learning language schoolchildren effects

learning various languages at Schoolchildren international academic


primary schools Young pupils achievements
primary/secondary schooling global communication
students’ language acquisition
the school curriculum social networking
foreign/ new languages
elementary schools
multilingual classrooms
secondary schools social interactions
the bilingual education
private/ public schools communicating effectively
the linguistic development
studying abroad
formal schooling career opportunities
the international cooperation

From the communicative standpoint


Within the realm of society and education
⊕ Do you think English will remain to be a global language despite globalization?
⊕ Do you think English will remain as the dominant international language through
globalization?

Global language reason

Worldwide languages the increasing globalization


The widespread use of English economic globalization
International languages multinational companies
the dominance of English Worldwide trades
the international cooperation
the language acquisition foreign relations
the linguistic development
being bilingual social interactions
dead languages social networking
foreign languages communicating effectively
career opportunities

From the linguistics standpoint

Within the realm of global communication


⊕ Many companies involve employees in decision making policy. Some people think
that it is important for the progression of company. Do you agree or disagree?
⊕ Company Top Level Authorities should or should not take employees suggestions
or ideas to take any decisions. Discuss.

companies Decision making policy benefits

company policies Taking employees' suggestions active participation


business managers Decision-making processes motivated staff
reputable companies Making decisions valuable information
Successful companies Decision-making strategies the job satisfaction
Prominent companies major decisions the career development
Leading companies important decisions
modern corporations practical suggestions
big corporations

From the managerial skills standpoint

Within the realm of organizational behavior


⊕There are a lot of inventions nowadays, which invention do you think is more
important in our day-to-day life. What are the benefits and detrimental effects of it?
⊕In the past 100 years, there have been many inventions such as antibiotics, airplanes,
and computers. What do you think is the most important invention of them?
Why? Greatest invention in the last 100 years, medicine, science or technology?

invention Day-to-day life Pros/cons

modern inventions day-to-day work social interactions


recent inventions everyday lives social networking
new inventions day-to-day business effective communication
patented inventions a global village
great inventions harmful effects
negative impacts
technological innovations beneficial results the invasion of privacy
recent innovations beneficial impacts cybercrime
technical innovations
encouraging innovations

sophisticated technologies
Medical technologies
information technology
artificial intelligence

From the communicative standpoint


Within the realm of science and technology
⊕ It is a foolish idea to get married before finishing the study and settling down. Agree
or not?

⊕ It is usually foolish to get married before completing your studies and getting
established in a good job. Do you agree or disagree?

marriage Job- life expenses study

an early marriage a proper job completing the studies


marital breakdown living costs academic achievements
marital status financial problems educational opportunities
marital problems household expenditure educational qualifications
a successful marriage economic burden an academic study
the divorce rate a steady job academic performance
family relationships full-time job full-time education
newlyweds

From the marital life standpoint

Within the realm of education and work


⊕ Give an example of an accomplished person whose success did not have any effect
of his bad neighborhood.
⊕ Many people think that regions affect a successful person. What is your opinion
about native region and accomplished person’s influence on the region he belongs to?
⊕ Do you think that place where person grew has an influence on his
accomplishments? Explain with example. Region affects successful people?

accomplished person bad neighborhood Reasons

successful individuals living conditions


personal growth the miserable life
hard-working people the underprivileged region
personal motivation fewer educational opportunities
people's accomplishments
social inequalities
a sheer determination lack of role models
peer pressure the suitable community
fulfilling personal providing facilities
potentials
acquiring practical skills

From the individual standpoint,


Within the realm of society,
⊕ If you want to study a particular area of climate change, which area/subject will you
choose?
⊕ Climate change is a major concern for governments all around the world. If you
want to study a particular area of climate change, which subjects will you choose?
⊕ You are given climate as the field of study. Which area will you prefer? Explain why
you picked up the particular area for your study?

problems solutions

global warming renewable energies


combating climate change recycling energies
greenhouse gases solar energy
carbon dioxide emissions wind power
fossil fuels eco-friendly products
ozone layer depletion
glacier melting
rising sea levels
studying carbon footprints
changing ecosystems
environmental changes
depletion of natural resources

From the environmental standpoint,


Within the realm of science and technologies
⊕ Successful sports stars and glamorous film stars are a role model for youngsters. Do
you support or not?

Sports star youngsters Being a role model

leading figures young minds influencing adolescents' behavior


prominent figures Inspiring youngsters being a positive role model
world-renowned celebrities The youth’s interests ethical values
international celebrities teenagers’ personalities detrimental effects
sports personalities teenagers’ character traits inappropriate behavior
a strong influence

Within the realm of the youth’s interests


From a social standpoint
⊕ Is tourism in less developed countries advantageous? Discuss your views and give
opinion.
⊕ In underdeveloped countries, tourism has disadvantages and can be said the
opposite as well. Discuss your opinions and give examples.
⊕ Tourism in underdeveloped countries. Tourism has disadvantages and can be said
the opposite as well. Discuss
⊕ In under developed countries tourism has disadvantages and can be said the
opposite as well. Discuss your opinion with relevant example.

tourism Less developed countries effects

the influx of tourists underdeveloped regions/ economic development


thriving tourism countries cultural interactions
industry undeveloped regions/ countries social interchange
ecotourism policies disadvantaged areas poverty reduction
attracting tourists underprivileged people annual revenue
job opportunities
cultural diversity
increasing globalization
national sovereignty
international cooperation

From the socioeconomic standpoint,


Within the realm of the tourism industry
⊕ The only thing that interferes my learning is my education. (Albert Einstein). Discuss
this statement.
⊕ The only thing that interferes with my learning is toy education- Einstein. What does
he mean by that? And do you think he is correct?

learning education interfere

learning difficulties educational facilities An adverse interference


A learning environment rigid rules Being a hindrance
The learning process vocational education
learning resources practical training
intellectual ability social development
academic achievements
extracurricular programs

From the educational standpoint,


⊕ Mass media like TV and newspapers influence people, particularly young
generation. Do you think it works a pivot to shape the society?

⊕ The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have great
influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Give
reasons and relevant examples to support your answer.)

Mass media young generation influence people

The mainstream media the youths’ interests influencing adolescents' behavior


Global media Inspiring youngsters target audience
Social media teenagers’ personalities ethical values
A news broadcast teenagers’ character traits cultural influences
Spreading propaganda detrimental effects
information sharing inappropriate behavior
a strong influence
increasing globalization
⊕ With the rise in popularity of the internet, newspapers will soon become a thing of the
past. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Give reasons for your answer and
include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.)

popularity of the internet newspapers

The widespread use of the Internet A news broadcast


Surfing the net The mainstream media
The global Internet The global media
Electronic media Journals and periodicals
Sophisticated technologies
The Internet access
online broadcasting
being eco-friendly

Social media
Spreading propaganda
information sharing
Accurate information

From the telecommunication standpoint,


Within the realm of the journalism,
⊕ Some effective people like repetitive routine, such as eating the same food, do you
like this way?
⊕ Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding
change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both views
and give your own opinion.
⊕ Some people could stay effective in their lives by doing the repetitive routine, such
as eating the same diet. Do you think it can apply to everyone?

repetitive routines change

Daily routines Breaking a habit


Personal habits Changing the habits of a long time
A pattern of behavior Major changes
Social habits Changing old habits
Eating habits A dull life
Acquiring bad habits
Everyday life
Everyday activities
Ordinary lives
Active lifestyle

From the socio-psychology standpoint


Within the realm of a modern lifestyle,
⊕ Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. What is your opinion about this?
(Discuss with appropriate examples.)

Malls-shops shopping pros

expanding mega malls Small shopping centers customer satisfaction


large shopping malls multi-story shopping malls job opportunities
depletion of small shops Shopping centers Providing facilities for buyers
Local supermarkets Online shopping parking facilities
Local hypermarkets Window-shopping reasonable prices
chain stores Shopping lists
the competitive market
local businesses

From the marketing standpoint,


Within the realm of shopping,
⊕ Information revolution has changed the way of mass communications and had
some negative and positive effects on individual lives as well as on society. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
⊕ Communication has changed significantly in the last 10 years. Discuss pros and
cons impacts.

Information revolution positive negative

The artificial intelligence Facilitating global An invasion of privacy


The information communication Cybercrimes
technology Electronic communication
technological Social networking
advancements effective communications
Electronic gadgets modern communications
Sophisticated
technologies
An Internet connection
Surfing the net
The global village

From the communicative standpoint,

Within the realm of science and technology,


⊕ “In a war of ideas, it is people who get killed”. Does a common man suffer from a
group’s ideology? Express your opinion, and support the same with reasons and
examples.

different opinions War - victims reasons

Different viewpoints A civil war Government policies


Different views A religious war policy makers
Conflicting views
dogmatic approach
Innocent victims
Social ideology
Dominant ideology a racial attack
Being under attack racial violence
the clash of opinions
conflict of interests Social and political conflict
religious/ political controversy
A general idea destruction of society religious motivation
Bright ideas

A widespread belief
A strong belief

From the political standpoint,


Within the realm of religion,
⊕ Problems and benefits for high school students study plays and works of theatres
written centuries ago. Discuss and use your own experience.
⊕ Do you think the school should have curriculum asking students to play old drama
and work for theater centuries ago?
⊕ Benefits and problems of studying and work related to old theater play in high
schools .give your opinion with examples.
⊕ Benefits and problems of studying and performing play in high school.

Old play education

live performances Extracurricular activities improving communication skills


a traditional culture extra academic activities developing intellectual abilities
traditional stories The school curriculum cooperative working
memorable performances Acting classes
the theater art courses
oral history training courses
folklore
a costume drama
classical literature
historical events
historical novels

From the cultural standpoint,

Within the realm of education,


⊕ The importance of travel seems to be over rated. Brilliant scholars locked
themselves at home. Travel is important for education. To what extent to you agree or
disagree.

⊕ Value added by travel in Education. Is travel a necessary component of education


or not? Will student sitting at home have more knowledge?

⊕ Student travel to study is over rated, we have brilliant scholars who studied locally.
Is travel really required for higher studies?

travel education effects

Cultural diversity International students broadening people's


Traveling abroad studying abroad horizons
Foreign countries educational trips developing intellectual
A long journey international academic abilities
multicultural society projects improving communication
a foreign language practical training skills
information sharing students' character traits boosting confidence
visiting new cultures

From the educational standpoint,

Within the realm of characteristic traits,


⊕ Environment pollution is too alarming to be managed by individuals. Real change
can be made at the government level. What extent do you agree or disagree?

⊕The environment we live in is in danger due to various problems. What are the
underlying causes? Who is responsible to combat this? What measures? (Discussion
style)

problems solutions government level

Global problems Practical solutions government policies


environmental contamination Global methods Responsible individuals
Widespread problems using eco-friendly local governments

International problems products imposing rules and regulations

Environmental problems renewable energies political solutions

Problem solving methods recycling energies


solar energy
global warming
wind power
greenhouse gases
carbon dioxide emissions
fossil fuels
ozone layer depletion
rising sea levels
changing ecosystems

From the environmental standpoint,


Within the realm of governments,
⊕ Some people work for long hours and hard to achieve success and some give
importance to free time for them. Give your opinion and discuss your views.
⊕ People succeed because of their hard work; luck has nothing to do with success.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and
include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
⊕ Nowadays, people spend too much time at work to the extent that they hardly have
time for their personal life. Discuss.
⊕ The time people devote in job leaves very little time for personal life. How
widespread is the problem. What problem will this shortage of time causes.
⊕ People usually mix their private and professional life. What are the pros and cons of
this?

work life

working overtime Working lives a proper work-life balance


Hard-working employees Daily lives Striking a balance between work and life
Working hard Healthy lifestyles Leisure time activities
working environment The everyday life Spare time
A professional career private life
A successful career professional life
casual work
Working conditions
part-time work
full-time work

Job opportunities
job satisfaction
full-time employment

From the economic standpoint


Within the realm of private life
⊕ For a successful company, selling products depends more on company's reputation
or it depends more on if they provide discount and free offers. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

selling products company's reputation discount and free offers

Developing marketing A company's brand Advertising strategies


sales promotion reputation Substantial discounts
sales policies (brand reputation) Discount prices
sales figures popular brands Special offers
potential buyers an international reputation Free gifts
competitive market

Within the realm of sales policies

From the marketing and commercial standpoint,


⊕ Do you think consumer should avoid over packed products or it is responsibility of
producer to avoid extra packaging of products?” Give your views or any relevant
example with your own experience.

consumer packaging producer

Using unnecessary packaging


attractive packaging
Consumer expenditure
eco-friendly packaging
Consumer preferences Leading manufacturers
Attracting customers Major producers
Using recycled materials
Responsible citizens Effective management
non-disposal wrappers
environmental pollution
waste management

From the marketing standpoint,

Within the realm of the environment


⊕ Right amount of motivation and practice can teach one better than the training given
to him in classrooms by teachers.

teacher motivation

Classroom activities Improving students’ motivation the traditional education system


The effective teaching A source of inspiration Extracurricular activities
Teaching methods Providing inspiration for extra academic activities
Motivational speeches students The school curriculum
Instilling confidence into pupils training courses
Boosting students’ self esteem
improving communication skills
developing intellectual abilities
cooperative working

From the educational standpoint,


Within the realm of psychology
⊕ With the advancement in technology, the number of computers being used in the
field of education has increased. Some people believe that there will be no role of
teachers in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
⊕ Can Computers Replace Teachers?
⊕ Technology vs Teachers: Can technology replace teachers?
⊕ As computers are being used more and more in education, there will be soon no
role for teachers in the classroom.
⊕ Can the Internet replace the classroom teacher? Discuss your views.

technology teachers

Online classes A substitute for teachers


The artificial intelligence Classroom activities
The information technology The effective teaching
technological advancements Teaching methods
Electronic gadgets
Sophisticated technologies developing intellectual abilities
Motivational speeches
effective communications Improving students’ motivation
modern communications Providing inspiration for students
Instilling confidence into pupils
Boosting students’ self esteem
improving communication skills
face-to-face discussions
cooperative working

Within the realm of educational psychology

From a social standpoint


⊕ With all the troubles in the world today, money spent on space exploration is a
complete waste. The money could be better spent on other things. To what extent do
you agree or disagree? (Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or
experience you have to support your answer.)
⊕ Spending money on space exploration is a complete waste. The money could be
better spent on other causes.

space explorations Other problems money

Space travel Reducing poverty Wasting money


Outer space Providing an adequate Large amounts of money
Space research education Spending public money
cosmos investigation Food shortages
space shuttles Protection of the environment
gathering information
digital satellites
space tourism
international space station
highly sophisticated gadgets

From a scientific standpoint


Within the realm of astrophysics
⊕ The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but
those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. Agree or Disagree?
⊕ Illiterate of the future would not be one who does not know to read, but people who
do not know how to learn.

illiterate education learning

Illiterate adults up-to-date training methods lifelong learning


the level of illiteracy Teaching methods An active learning
the ability of reading developing intellectual abilities Learning process
and writing continuing education Learning difficulties
the illiteracy elimination critical thinking
problem-solving skills

From the educational standpoint,


Within the realm of modern society
⊕ The major purpose of television is to educate, not to entertain. Do you agree or
disagree?
⊕ Some people think that TV is a source of information and education. Others believe
that TV is useful for entertainment only. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
⊕ Some people say that television is a very useful tool when it comes to education.
Others argue that television is a much overused, ineffective teacher. Discuss both of
these views and give your opinion as to the usefulness of television as an educational
tool. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

educate entertain

Watching television Entertaining an audience


Receiving the latest news Family entertainment
Television documentaries Popular entertainment
Television programs Leisure activities
The mass media Relaxation techniques
The news media The target audience
Providing a general education Advertisements
Live performances
TV series

From the educational standpoint,

Within the realm of entertainment


⊕ Companies use advertisement to influence people to buy things sometimes which
they don't need. Give your opinion?

advertisements Buy things

Commercial advertisements Purchasing unnecessary things Companies’ products


advertising strategies Target audiences Marketing communication
Advertising methods Having a positive influence on people Advertising agencies
Advertising billboards Financial sponsors
Television advertising Successful companies
radio advertising Introducing new brands

The classified adverts


Advertising network

Socioeconomic
The modern lifestyle
⊕ In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people
regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience,
important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this issue?

Labor= uncountable

Children in paid work wrong Valuable experience

forcing children to work child abuse acquiring skills


labor costs lack of education practical skills
part-time jobs low-paid workers developing communication skills
the child labor an uneducated workforce vocational training
an inadequate education the practical experience
children’s physical and mental health the personal experience
childhood experiences
(‫)فقط همین یک جا ج بسته میشه‬

From an educational standpoint


Within the realm of economics
⊕ Polygamy has led to massive divorce rate around the globe. Give possible solutions
for various situations to reduce the issues.
⊕ Has polygamy increased widely in this modern and brutal life? How far do you
agree with this statement?

polygamy reasons solutions

having multiple wives Family breakdown family commitments


polygamous societies Dysfunctional family cultural values
polygamous families relationships legal rules
having two or more dysfunctional families the social life
partners divorce rates
marital life a failed marriage

monogamy
monogamous families
monogamous societies

From the social standpoint,


Within the realm of psychology
⊕ Xenophobia has accelerated rapidly in the Western countries. According to you
what solutions can be proposed by the government and individuals?

⊕ International travel and tourism makes people prejudiced rather than broad-minded.
What are its causes and what measures can be taken to solve this problem?

Xenophobia: Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries - racism


Prejudiced: ‫متعصب‬

Xenophobia reason solutions

Refugee crises
Xenophobic Influx of immigrants
Racial attacks Indigenous inhabitants Fighting against racism
Racial tensions International terrorism Government policies
The public hostility Cultural diversity Imposing rules and
Religious discrimination Ethnic diversity regulations
Dogmatic behavior
Foreign culture

From the cultural standpoint,


Within the realm of society
⊕ The 18th century due to industrialization a lot of people migrate to develop countries.
This affected lifestyle and increased major problems in develop countries. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

⊕ There are many arguments about the advantages and disadvantages of migration
and how it has affected us locally.

⊕ Working and living abroad helps us to know other cultures well. How far you think
working abroad has good or bad impacts on our cultural lives?

Migration- reason ad dis

international migration better job opportunities Racial attacks


mass migration Well-paid jobs Racial tensions
comfortable lifestyles Religious discrimination
Economic problems social welfare International terrorism
Influx of immigrants Cultural diversity
push and pull factors Living standards
the host countries Social interactions
developed countries
industrial nations
industrialized countries

From the economic standpoint,


Within the realm of society,
⊕ Some people think that cars should be banned from large cities. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

⊕ Are the cars damaging the environment? Should the number of cars be restricted to
one for one family? Give your views and support your views with appropriate examples.

Environmental impacts solutions

Private cars Air pollution The driving ban


private vehicles environmental car ownership restrictions
contamination Electric cars
the automobile industry greenhouse gases using public transportation
major cities carbon dioxide emissions reducing traffic jam
parking areas noise pollution imposing rules and
regulations

From the environmental standpoint,


Within the realm of society and economy
⊕ “Euthanasia is no longer acceptable in the modern society.” Discuss the
solutions to accept this fact.

Euthanasia: the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful
disease

euthanasia Who should do that Ad / dis

a painless death incurable diseases organ donation


dying quickly Refusing medical dying with dignity
a voluntary death treatment
Legalizing euthanasia serious accidents religious beliefs
Human suffering an irreversible coma traditional views
suffering from a disease

From the medical standpoint,


Within the realm of moral principles,
⊕ Does a certain type of music affect young children's learning? Agree/disagree
⊕ The effects of music on children’s learning abilities.
⊕ Some say that music is as important as other subjects in schools to promote
learning in children life. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

music education learning

live performances Extracurricular activities developing intellectual abilities


composing music extra academic activities cooperative working
instrumental music The school curriculum encouraging teamwork
classical music art courses learning environments
training courses effective learning
musical instruments talented students
musical talents

relaxation therapies

Educational

Psychology
⊕ Experience is a more effective way to teach, compared to books. Experimental
learning or traditional learning in high school and university, which one do you agree is
more effective?

⊕ Whether experimental learning can work well in formal education, agree or


disagree?

⊕ Life experience is a better teacher than school or foreign education. Give an


example and support opinion.

experience Education- books

Experimental learning Formal education developing intellectual abilities


Personal experience Learning environment improving communication skills
Practical experience Teaching methods social development
Reading books
acquiring practical skills Reference books
people's accomplishments Excellent books

Academic qualifications
Vocational education
training courses
A learning environment
practical training
academic achievements

Educational

Experimental learning
⊕ Some universities deduct marks from students' works if given in late, what are your
views and what action will you recommend to take?
⊕ What is your opinion on deducting marks on student's work if it is late?
⊕ The university will deduct the student's score for late assignments, opinions and
solutions. Or Should University penalize students for late submission of their work?
⊕ Should university penalize students for late submission of their work?

Penalty --------- penalize

student Grades- education assignment

Penalizing students Deducing grades Finishing assignments on time


Punishing pupils Decreasing students' scores Delayed assignments
Self-disciplined students Overall scores Practical assignments
Brilliant students Excellent scores Homework assignments
Students' motivation achieving good grades Written assignments
Late assignments
Meeting deadlines A university degree Difficult assignments
Strict deadlines written tests
assessment techniques
academic qualifications
formal assessments

Educational

Self-discipline
⊕ Whether studying films at school is as important as studying literature? Do you think
school should have curriculum asking students to play old drama and work for theatre
centuries ago?

⊕ It is important for children to study a film at school to learn literature. To what extent
you agree? Give example.

Film- theater literature education

Studying movies Learning literature at school Extracurricular activities


Classic films Learning classical literature extra academic activities
Independent films Literature studies The school curriculum
Movie stars Reading literature Acting classes
Directing movies Modern literature art courses
The movie industry Contemporary literature training courses
Watching films
developing intellectual abilities
live performances learning environments
A traditional film effective learning

Educational

Modern art
⊕ Medical technology can increase the human’s life expectancy. Is it blessing or
curse? Medical technology is responsible for the human’s life expectancy. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
⊕ Medical technology is responsible for the human's life expectancy. To what extent
do you agree or disagree? Or Medical technology helps to live long life. Is that curse or
blessing for society and mankind?

Medical tech Increase human’s life

Medical technologies human’s life expectancy


Medical treatments expanding lifespans
Medical practitioner a long life
Medical care long lifetimes
Medical center healthy lifestyles
medical policies mortality rates

nutritional supplements
clinical care
Health care systems
high-tech medical facilities
sophisticated technologies

genetic research
genetically modified foods

public hygiene
vaccination
donating organs

Biotechnological

Social policies
⊕ Whether design of buildings will have a positive or negative impact on
people’s life and work.
⊕ It is important to preserve the beautiful buildings of the past, even if it will be
expensive to do so. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it.
Positive effects on the working life

Design of buildings People’s life and work Pos/neg impact

Designing the buildings The impact on citizens’ lives Workers’ convenience

Modern buildings Individuals’ lives reflecting the culture of society

Tall buildings Working environment feeling satisfaction


Working conditions
The construction industry People's satisfaction
Being under construction increasing productivity
external view

classical architecture
traditional architecture

Technical

Socioeconomic status
⊕ Should government build more road to allow more vehicle owner or improve the
network of public transport?
⊕ People emphasizing government to build an advanced transport system rather new
road for vehicles that are overcrowding the cities. Do you agree or disagree?
⊕ Cities are now expanding; the government should make better network for public
transport or should build more roads to facilitate car ownership? Agree or Disagree?

Build road Personal vehicle Public transport

The road network Car ownership restrictions Traveling by public transport


Road transport Private cars Using public transportation
Dangerous roads Private vehicles Reducing traffic jam
Road improvements The automobile industry Improving public transport systems
Road accidents Transportation development
Car accidents
Means of transportation
A road construction project Traffic congestion
Inadequate roadways Public transport
Using rail transport Private transport

Environmental

Socioeconomic status
⊕ Effective learning requires time, comfort and peace so it is impossible to combine
study and employment. Study and employment distract one from another. To what
extent do you think the statements are realistic? Support your opinion with examples.

⊕ Students doing part-time jobs; advantages and disadvantages.

⊕ Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education
and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What
solutions can you suggest?
⊕ How to Successfully Handle Job and Studies at the same time?

learning studying employment

learning difficulties completing the studies A successful career


A learning environment academic achievements financial success
The learning process educational opportunities higher income
learning resources educational qualifications profitable business
intellectual ability an academic study job satisfaction
academic performance full-time employment
full-time education impressive achievements
acquiring practical skills
Practical experience

a proper job
living costs
financial problems
household expenditure
economic burden
a steady job
full-time job

Educational

Experimental learning
⊕ Teenagers should be taught financial lessons at school. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

Teaching teens about financial aspects

Financial lessons School- education students

Financial lessons The school curriculum Successful teenagers


Learning financial lessons teaching financial management skills to Young teenagers
financial problems pupils Schoolchildren
financial success Teaching methods
financial management Teaching techniques
Financial difficulties School activities

learning lessons Economic teachers


private lessons
Useful lessons
Valuable lessons

Educational

Experimental learning
⊕ In a cashless society, people use more credit cards. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of this phenomenon?
⊕ Do you think cashless society is realistic and why? What are the advantages and
disadvantages?
⊕ People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as
business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face because of
technology. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?

Credit cards cash bank

Valid credit cards A cashless society Electronic banking


acceptable credit cards Using electronic cash Bank accounts
bank cards Cashless payments online transactions
cash cards Electronic cash International transactions
cheque cards Hard cash
debit cards Petty cash Large transactions
Paying cash Foreign banks

Banknotes
Foreign currencies
Paper money

Socioeconomic

Technology
⊕ Put the examination at the end of the semester or separated small tests throughout
the entire semester, which one do you agree?
⊕ All examination in some countries take place at the end of the academic year, but
others spread out throughout the academic year's. Pros and Cons.

deadlines examinations effect

Meeting deadlines written tests feeling nervous


Strict deadlines simple tests time constraints
Penalizing students test results causing stress
modern assessment stressful situations
techniques
achieving good grades
academic qualifications
students’ learning styles
conducting examinations
formal assessments
a systematic evaluation
Educational success

Educational

Psychology
⊕ University only requires applying digital media rather than continuously upgrading
textbook. Agree or disagree.
⊕ As e-books are available online these days, the value of printed books has
diminished. Agree or disagree?
⊕ "More information available online so library books are useless." Agree or disagree
with statement?
⊕ More information is available online so library's books are useless. Agree or
disagree.
⊕ Should library use digital gadgets to provide information on different topics? Pros &
Cons

Digital media Printed books Pros

Online electronic books Diminishing printed books environmentally friendly


Digital information Decreasing available books Saving trees
e-book publishers printed books Lower prices
academic textbooks
Digital media public libraries
Digital formats being heavy and bulky

electronic devices avoiding deforestation

electronic libraries text-to-speech readers

electronic publishing
e-book applications

PDF files
information technology
online bookshops
sophisticated gadgets

Educational

Environment
⊕ Education is important as it teach ethics and life value as it teaches us practical
things for future employment. What is your opinion?
⊕ Some people think that universities should not provide so much theoretical
knowledge but give more practical training throughout their courses. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this opinion?

education Life values employment

educational facilities Ethical principles Practical experience


vocational education Moral values fulfilling personal potentials
academic achievements Improving students’ motivation acquiring practical skills
extracurricular programs personal growth A successful career
Extracurricular activities improving communication skills
acquiring practical skills
extra academic activities developing intellectual abilities
a proper job
The school curriculum Providing inspiration for students
a steady job
training courses social development
successful individuals
people's accomplishments

Educational

Ethical principles
⊕ Creativity is inborn skill or can be developed through learning? Your opinion.
⊕ It is believed that some people are born with creativity and specific talents.
However, it's sometimes claimed that taught developed creativity, and any child can
become good sports person or musician. Discuss the two ideas.

creativity Inborn skills learning

Individual creativity Inborn talents A learning environment


Encouraging creativity natural talents The learning process
Artistic creativity genetic factors learning resources
Being creative character traits learning difficulties
intellectual abilities
environmental factors
Acquiring practical skills
physical qualities
natural athletes
gifted artists
talented musicians

Educational

Personal qualities
⊕ Moving from rural areas to big cities will provide more opportunities. Your opinion.
⊕ People are moving to urban areas from rural areas for better life. What do you think
about?
⊕ An increasing number of people choose to study and work in big cities. What are
the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon?

Migration- reason ad dis

national migration better job opportunities Racial attacks


mass migration Well-paid jobs Racial tensions
comfortable lifestyles Religious discrimination
Economic problems social welfare degradation of water
Influx of immigrants Cultural diversity resources
push and pull factors Living standards The food shortage
the host cities Social interactions The housing shortage
traffic congestion
industrial cities environmental impacts
urban areas overpopulation in cities
capital cities increased unemployment rate
major cities

Socioeconomic

Urbanization
⊕Students with degree earn high salary than who doesn't have. Some say that they
have to pay the full cost of their courses. Give opinion.

Salary-job degree education

Earning high salaries Students’ college degrees Paying the full cost of courses
Students’ annual salaries degree courses Covering educational costs
Monthly salaries university degrees Brilliant students
Six-figure salaries having a degree academic qualifications
High salaries educational qualifications
A salary increase

Earning good money


A proper job
job opportunities
Well-paid jobs

From an educational standpoint


Within the realm of economics

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