2 Today people can perform many everyday tasks such as shopping, banking and business transactions without meeting others face to face. What are the effects of this phenomenon on individuals and society as a whole?
3 Today people in different countries can see the same movies, watch the same TV programs and follow the same fashions. To what extent do you think this is a positive development?
4 The government should not spend money on arts. To what extent do you agree?
5 Some people think tourists should follow the behavior and customs of the local people. To what extent do you agree?
6 Criminals should not be sent to prison. We should give them education and training instead. To what extent do you agree?
7 Students should study alone instead of studying in groups. To what extent do you agree?
8 Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or persons to solve. They should be solved international efforts. To what extent do you agree?
9 The widespread use of English is making many languages disappear from the world. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
10 Some people think new buildings in cities and towns should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree?
