Discussing a theme
Animals
Animals
Advantages and disadvantages of having a dog at home?
Why are so many animals in danger?
Behaviour/life choices
Would you like to
“volunteer” for anything? Give reasons.
How and why do people try
to be “different”?
“Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with
this saying?
Do you think manners
are disappearing nowadays? Why? Why not?
What can you do to escape from reality?
What will you do to make next year the best year
ever?
Not everyone shows their feelings in the same
way. Do you agree?
Would you date with someone you’ve met in the
chat?
Some lies are not bad. Do
you agree?
There are times when
lying is acceptable. Do you agree?
Having a regular daily
routine is important for success.” What do you think?
You can always
learn from experiences.
How can a baby boom
affect society in the future?
Is it good to always
follow the rules?
What kinds of social
problems does alcohol cause in your country?
Celebrities have the
right to keep their personal life private. Do you agree?
What do you think it is like to be a celebrity? Write
about the advantages and disadvantages of being famous.
People’s privacy is unprotected nowadays.
Everybody procrastinates.
Do you agree?
How important do you think it is to make a good first
impression?
Do you think young people have good/bad manners? Give
reasons
Nationalities, Celebrations and traditions
How important do you
think it is to celebrate important occasions in our lives?
“Valentine’s Day
tradition was created by the big department stores to make a profit”. Do you
agree?
Christmas incite people
to buy items they do not really need.
Do you celebrate any
historical dates?
How important do you
think it is for people to maintain their cultural traditions? Give reasons.
‘Traditions are important and should be preserved? Do you
agree?
“We should keep our
cultural and artistic heritage”. Do you agree?
Do you think the way
other countries see Spanish people is correct? What do you think about
stereotypes?
Education
What do you think of the
idea of swapping textbooks for tablets?
‘Not everything that we
have to study at school is useful.’ Do you agree?
Our universities and schools do not teach the
things we need to know.’ Do you agree?
What is the best way to learn about history?
Sport records or
education. What do you think is more important?
Do you think
all children should learn the history of art?
Do you think it is
important to study science at school? Why or why not?
How important is it to
take into account pupils' special needs and how can this be done?
Are children nowadays
doing too many extra curricular activities?
“Exams are the best way
to test someone’s knowledge.” Discuss.
“in order to be
successful in life, you have to go to university”. Do you agree?
Nowadays, we can learn in
very different ways to the ways our parents did.
Environment
People nowadays are recycling more than before.
Do you agree?
Do people follow the rules for recycling rubbish?
What do you think about
climate change? How can you help?
Do you think it is a good
idea to build replicas to protect the originals?
“Everyone can help to save our planet”. Do you
agree?
What do you think about
climate change? How can you help?
Do you think cars should
be banned from city centres? Explain your answer.
“We could not live
without plants”. Discuss
Should people take better care of the environment?
Experience
Do you remember your
dreams? Write about a strange dream that you have had.
Family and relationships
What do you think will be
the best way to balance your professional life with your family life?
What do you think about love relationships
between classmates?
Teenagers are some of the
happiest people in the world. Do you agree?
How important is it for
children to help with the house work? Why/why not?
What differences can you
see between men and women?
Do you think large families have more advantages or
disadvantages?
Fashion
Write 130 words about
fashion and models.
“Everyone should have the right to dress the way
they want.” Do you agree?
Will fashion change much in
the future? What will people be wearing in 2050?
How important is fashion
for you?
What influence has the
fashion industry had in your country?
'Beauty is only skin
deep' What is your opinion of this famous saying.
Would life be different
without jeans?
Do you think we are too
worried about fashion?
Appearance is very
important in our society.
Appearance is more important than comfort.
Food
Do you think it is
essential to eat all sorts of food to be healthy?
Eating at home or eating
out. What do you prefer?
What do you
do to look after your diet? Discuss.
How do you think it is
best to reduce child obesity?
“Many people say that the food we eat nowadays is nothing like the food our grandparents ate”. Do you agree?
“Many people say that the food we eat nowadays is nothing like the food our grandparents ate”. Do you agree?
Health
Spas are becoming
increasingly popular. Give reasons.
Nowadays, many people say that we do not look
after our bodies properly. Do you agree?
What do you think of the smoking ban introduced
in Spain?
Governments put warnings on products like tobacco
and alcohol. Do these warnings work? Should there be warnings on other things
too?
So many different people tell us what to eat and
what not to eat. Should we listen to their advice?
Modern lifestyle is making people abandon
healthy habits. Do you agree?
“A good
night's sleep helps us to keep active.” Do you agree? Why? Why not?
Drinking habits in your
country
Smoking should be
considered an illegal drug. Do you agree?
‘There is no excuse these
days for not being fit and healthy.’ Do you agree?
Alternative
medicines (homeopathy, kinesiology, naturopathy ...) use different ways of
diagnosing and treating patients. What are the
arguments for and against alternative medicines?
What healthy habits do you have?
What are the key factors for wellbeing?
We often forget that sleeping is necessary for our
well-being. Do you agree?
Language
How much has English got into your language?
How can the Internet be a
helpful tool when learning a foreign language?
Leisure
What kind of films do you like? Why?
What do you prefer - a good book or a good movie?
Benefits of board games
Watching a film at home
or going to the cinema. What do you prefer and why?
A good film should
reflect real life. Do you agree?
“A noisy disco is the perfect place to have fun”. Do
you agree with this statement?
Media
Are we easily influenced by advertising?
Why do people take so
many photographs everywhere?
How do you prefer to
communicate and why?
How important is looking
at, reading about, or listening to news to you?
Money
What do you think about
the role of charities in today’s society? Do you think they are necessary?
Discuss.
“Money gives no happiness”. Do you agree with
this statement?
People try to make money
easily out of insurance companies. Do you agree?
Do you keep the things you do not need? Have you
ever thought of selling them?
Music
How many different ways
are there to keep your music? What’s your favourite?
How do you choose the
music you listen to?
How important do you think music is?
“Music is just one of many things which help us
to celebrate.” What do you think?
“Music is a very
important part of our lives and it can be used in lots of different
ways.” Do you agree?
What kinds of music do
teenagers like?
Do you think music can
reflect the society of the moment? Give examples that justify your answer.
“Music plays an important
part in TV advertising”. Do you agree?
In your
opinion, what makes a good album?
Reading
Why reading is important.
What are the advantages
and disadvantages of taking part in a book club?
“It is a good idea to
make pupils read novels at secondary school” do you agree with this
statement?
Do you think the Internet
will make physical books disappear?
What do you think about
e-readers? Do you prefer printed books?
Science
Thanks to scientific
discoveries, we are able to discover many things about the past.
Shopping
Where do you like to do
your shopping? Give reasons.
‘Nowadays, it is possible to buy absolutely
anything’. Do you agree?
“You can buy anything 24/7”.
Advantages and
disadvantages of using credit cards.
Shopping
online or going to the shops. What do you prefer and why?
Price is a synonym of
high quality. Do you agree?
Advantages and
disadvantages of buying online.
What’s the worst shopping experience you’ve had?
Sports
“Although it is easy to
do sport nowadays, fewer people than ever are getting regular exercise”. Do you
agree?
'What is your
opinion of dangerous sports and why do some people enjoy doing them?
Technology
‘Nowadays, the internet
makes it possible for everyone to be famous’. Do you agree? Is it always a good
thing?
“Nowadays
people could not live without internet”. Do you agree with this
statement?
Are online games
educational? Is it easy to get addicted to games?
What do you think about
social networks like Facebook, Twitter?
Social networks are
becoming a problem for some youngsters. Do you agree?
Does the Internet make everybody’s life easier?
Advantages and disadvantages of the Internet
“The internet is not always a good thing. It is
also dangerous.” Do you agree?
How can the Internet help handicapped people?
Many people say that the internet is the most
important invention ever. Do you agree?
What do you think of the
idea of swapping textbooks for tablets?
What are the advantages
and disadvantages of modern technology in education?
Will digital information take
the place of the traditional way of being informed?
“Technology does not
always help us in our daily life” Do you agree?
Advantages and
disadvantages of downloading music, films,... from the Internet.
Advantages and disadvantages of having a
smartphone.
How has technology changed our lives? or
How do you think technology will change our lives?
Travel
Have you ever visited any historic buildings?
Write about your experience.
Nowadays, there are so many ways of finding out
about places we would like to travel to. Which do you use?
What is your favourite way of travelling and why?
Travelling helps us understand the world.
We cannot live without
cars. They are an essential part of our lives.
What type of museums /
monuments / attractions do you like visiting when you go on holidays?
Why are low cost holidays
so popular nowadays?
Would you spend your
holidays on a safari? What would your idyllic holidays be like?
What kind of
accommodation do you prefer when you travel? Give reasons
In your opinion, what are
the possible advantages and drawbacks of cycling in capital cities like London?
Does a car always give
you independence?
Would you travel to New
York if you had the opportunity to? Why? Why not?
“Travelling around the
world has become so much easier”. Do you agree?
Which cities would you
like to visit around the world?
Trends
“In today’s world, it is
impossible to concentrate.” Do you agree?
‘Nowadays people are in danger of becoming
isolated individuals’. Do you agree?
How can a baby boom
affect society in the future?
Life in the past was
better. Do you agree?
Weather
Do you like winter? Why?
I would/ wouldn’t like to live in a place with good
weather, like the Canary islands.
Work
“Work is not just about
the salary” What do you think?
‘If you want to be
successful, you have to work hard.’ Comment.
Would you like to work abroad?
What’s your ideal job? Why?
World events
‘Our world is changing
faster than ever before.’ Do you agree?
“Protests do not need to be big to be effective.”
Do you agree?
Do you think strikes are a good way of solving
problems?
"Once you have lost something, you will never get it back".
Do you agree?
How important do you
think it is for people to maintain their cultural traditions? Give reasons.
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