13 Discussion Task 2 questions
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. — Three components, not two: view A, view B, and your position. The trap: forgetting the third.
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Some people prefer to spend their whole career with one employer. Others think that moving between different companies every few years brings more benefits. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Work & careers
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2
Some people believe that printed books and newspapers will soon disappear because everything can now be read on screens. Others feel that printed materials will always be popular. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Technology
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3
Some people think governments should spend public money only on essential services such as hospitals and roads. Others believe that spending on museums, theatres and public art is also important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Government spending
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4
Some people think the best way to make a population healthier is to put a high tax on unhealthy foods. Others believe that teaching people about healthy eating works better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Health
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Some people believe the main purpose of university is to prepare students for a job. Others think universities exist to develop knowledge and thinking, whatever career a student later chooses. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Education
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Some people think there should be a fixed age at which everyone must retire from work. Others believe people should be allowed to keep working for as long as they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Work & careers
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Some people think the private lives of famous people should be off-limits to newspapers and websites. Others argue that fame is a choice, so famous people cannot expect privacy. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Media
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Some people think the answer to traffic congestion is to build more and wider roads. Others believe money should go into buses and trains instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Transport
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Some parents plan almost all of their children's free time with organised activities such as music lessons and sports clubs. Others believe children should decide for themselves how to spend time outside school. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Family
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Some people believe new technology, such as cleaner energy and electric vehicles, will solve climate change. Others say the problem can only be solved if people accept simpler, less comfortable lifestyles. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Environment
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Some people think governments should spend sports funding on training a small number of top athletes for international success. Others believe the money should provide sports facilities for everyone. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Sport
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In growing cities, some people think old buildings should be protected even when the land is needed. Others believe old buildings should make way for modern housing and offices. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Housing & cities
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Some people prefer organised package holidays where everything is arranged for them. Others would rather plan their own trips and travel independently. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Culture & travel
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