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Some people think it is more beneficial to participate in sports played in teams, while others think that taking part in individual sports is better, like tennis. Health professionals suggest older people spend more time socializing with others and playing sports to stay healthy, but many retired people have experienced loneliness People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. Young people these days tend to be less polite and respectful than in the past. What are the causes and give your solutions? In many countries, traditions and customs are disappearing. What are the reasons? What should schools and parents do to keeping our traditions alive? Nowadays, people change their appearance by dying their hair, buying fashionable clothes, wearing make-ups, and even undergoing plastic surgery. What are the reasons? Some people believe that individuals over 65 should not be allowed to continue working; others think that people should be allowed to work for as long as they choose. Some people believe that university education should focus on the skills of employment for the future; others think they should focus on academic study only. Society would benefit from a complete ban on all forms of advertisement. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools; others believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Since the 18th-century technological advances have replaced people in the workplace, technology is increasingly responsible for unemployment. Do you agree or disagree? Some people advocate the death penalty for those who commit violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society. Some people believe that if a police officer carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Today, more and more people use robots to do tasks at home and work. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Why? Nowadays, some older people choose to live in retirement communities with other people rather than their adult children. Is it a positive or negative development? Today due to advanced medicine, people are living longer. Therefore, the number of elders is expected to exceed young people. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Although there is a lot of translation software available, learning a language still could be advantageous. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Young people spend less time on outdoor activities in the natural environment, such as hiking and mountain climbing. Why? What can be done to encourage them? Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspapers remain the main source of news for the majority of people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some people think that governments should spend more money on repairing old buildings and historic buildings, others think knocking them down and building new ones is better? The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed how we live, communicate, and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. Some people think that if a country is already rich, any addition in economic wealth does not make its citizen happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Natural resources such as oil, forests, and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does this cause? How can we solve these problems? It will be better for society and individuals if driverless cars are widely used. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement？ Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree? An increasing number of developing countries are expanding the tourism industry. Why do you think it is the case? Do you think it is a positive development? More people from different cities are spending more time away from their families. What are the possible reasons and the effects on themselves and their families? Some people believe that children have the freedom to make mistakes, while others argue that adults should prevent them from doing so. Discuss both views. Today foods travel thousands of miles from the farm to the consumers. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative trend? Some people think that individuals are becoming more dependent on each other in modern society, while others believe that individuals are becoming more independent. Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve the sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree? The education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important for governments. Some people think the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others believe that it is a waste of money since people can access the Internet to obtain information. Governments should not provide financial support to artists because arts do not improve people's life. Instead, they should let artists support themselves. Some people think public libraries are necessary, others believe that public libraries are useless. What is your opinion and provide some relevant examples? In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, has been encouraged. Is this trend a positive or negative development? Some students take one year off between finishing high school and going to university to travel or work. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?