1.Should old people stay at home or be placed in nursing homes?

2.Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children. Many children do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3.Nowadays, nurseries and kindergartens take care of children from an early age, so women can return to their work and children can get used to the society early. Is this a good thing? What’s your opinion?

4.Corporal punishment has been practiced in families for quite a long time. In recent years, people’s attitudes towards this practice have undergone drastic changes. Nowadays many people strongly oppose it. Should corporal punishment be abolished?

5.It is generally acknowledged that families are now not as close as they used to be. Give possible reasons and your recommendations.

6.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of city life

7.Traffic jam is a problem in most cities all round the world at present. What causes the problem? Make some recommendations.

8.In some countries, sports and entertainment personalities earn higher salaries than professionals like doctors, nurses and teachers. Why do you think this happens in some societies and do you consider it is good or bad?

9.Some people propose that smoking should be banned completely. What is your opinion?

10.Nowadays the jet plane is considered to be one of the most important and influential inventions in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?