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PROBLEM/ CAUSE/ SOLUTION

1. Children are using internet without being supervised by adults. What problems does this bring to children and family? How can this be solved?

2. Most people have their personal piece of gadget these days. Why is this and what problems does this bring?

3. People are finding their soul mates on the internet. What are the problems created by this development and why are people searching spouses on the internet?

4. Production of genetically modified food is rising. Why is this and what problems would this create for the environment?

5. Children are seen more inclined to play virtual games rather than physical games. Why is the case and what problems does this cause?

6. Technology has increased crime to a great extent. Why is this and what is the solution?

ADVANTAGE/ DISADVANTAGE

1. Most of the manual work is replaced by machines. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

2. Modern technology is being used to search space for habitable planet. What are the advantages and disadvantages.

3. Students are more adapt to using internet for answers and solutions. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

4. Technological advancement has made it possible to create dangerous weapons. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

5. Modern technology has made it possible for people to change their appearances. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

6. Today technology has created opportunity for people to work from anywhere in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?

AGREE/ DISAGREE

1. Invention of mobile phones has made people less interactive and sociable. Do you agree or disagree?

2. Distance-learning programs are becoming increasingly popular, but others contend that online courses will never be as excellent as those taken in person at a college or university. How much do you agree or disagree?

3. Online communication is increasingly replacing face-to-face encounters in many businesses. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

4. Although more people are reading news on the Internet, newspapers will continue to be the most significant source of news for the vast majority of people. How much do you agree or disagree?

5. Some experts believe that computers will soon surpass humans in intelligence. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?

6. Many people believe that countries should use modern technology to produce food for the entire population while importing as little food as possible. How much do you agree or disagree?

7. Technology is becoming more widely available. In due course, technology will completely replace classroom teachers. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

8. Some people believe that the advancement of technology has made our lives more complicated, and that the solution is to live a life free of technology. How much do you agree or disagree?

ADVANTAGE/ DISADVANTAGE (OUTWEIGH)

1. Nowadays children are watching television and play video games a lot. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks?

2. All automobiles, buses, and trucks will be autonomous in the future. Passengers will be the only ones inside these cars. Do you believe that the benefits of driverless vehicles outweigh the drawbacks?

3. Contact between many different regions of the world has grown fast in the twenty-first century, thanks to advances in air travel and telecommunications. Do the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks?

4. Many elements of our life are altering as a result of information technology, which increasingly dominates our home, leisure, and work activities. To what degree do the advantages of information technology outweigh the drawbacks?

5. Many people's personal information is held by large internet companies and organizations. Do you believe the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?

DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS

1. Some people think that range of technology that is now available has been increasing the gap between rich and poor. Others oppose this view. What is you opinion?

2. More and more people are using internet to communicate. Some people think that this is bringing people together while others believe that it is making people more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

3. Some people believe that leaving their native nation is a better method to enhance their job and living possibilities, while others believe that staying in their own country is a better option. Discuss both points of view and express your own.

4. Some people believe that advertising has a good impact on individuals and businesses, while others believe that it has a harmful impact. Discuss both views and express your own viewpoint.

5. Technology advancement produces environmental issues. Some feel that the solution to these difficulties is for everyone to adopt a simpler way of life, while others believe that technology will fix these problems. Discuss both points of view and express your own.

DIRECT / TWO-PART QUESTIONS

1. Most work places use modern technology such as a computer or robots. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying heavily on technology?

2. Modern appliances have provided more free time for women due to which they can manage the house and work at the same time even if they have dependent children. What are the advantages for a family when a mother works? What problems does this bring?

3. With the development of technology children are leading a completely different life than in the past. Is it good for society and family? Give at least two reasons.

4. People today spend a lot of money on beauty because they want to seem younger. What causes this to happen? Do you believe this is a positive or harmful trend?

5. Many positive improvements have occurred in the globe as a result of advanced technology. However, some elderly individuals nowadays have difficulty using technologies such as cell phones and the Internet. How might sophisticated technology aid the elderly? How can we persuade the elderly to utilize consumer electronics more frequently?

6. We are getting more reliant on computer technology. It is employed in business, crime detection, and even flight. What purpose will it serve in the future? Is our reliance on technology a good thing, or should we be skeptical of its benefits?