PROBLEM SOLUTION
1. Many people do not take holidays in order earn more money. What problems does this bring and what could be the solutions?
2. Parents nowadays stay late hours in their offices. What problems does this bring to a family and what could be the solution?
3. There are people who spend a lot of money on family functions and celebration. Why do people do this and what problems does this bring?
4. Inflation and price hike is a reality in this modern world. What are the problems associated with this and how can it be controlled?
5. People are spending a lot of money on entertainment and leisure. Why are people doing this and what problems does this bring?
6. Banking, business, and Insurance companies give various offers in order to bring more costumers. What problems does this bring.
ADVANTAGE/ DISADVANTAGE
1. Some students work to earn money before they join university. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?
2. People borrow money from their friends and relatives when they need it. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
3. Some people believe that government should fund those people who develop new technology. What are the positive and negative sides to this?
4. Many people believe that teachers should be paid according the result of their students. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
5. Opposed to past, nowadays people prefer working in large business. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
6. Most of the countries focus on importing products than producing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
AGREE/ DISAGREE
1. Government should spend money in building railway than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Many people think government spends a lot of money on arts and culture but it could be utilized better if spent on other sectors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Some believe that job satisfaction is better than receiving huge salary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Spending money on protecting animal species is a waste. Do you agree or disagree?
5. “Time is money”. Do you agree or disagree?
6. Money is such an evil thing that it can ruin any relationship. Do you agree or disagree?
7. Some people think that in order to have a successful business is having a unique product. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ADVANTAGE/ DISADVANTAGE (OUTWEIGH)
1. People work day and night to earn enough money. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
2. Some people even betray their family members for money. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
3. Companies should provide sports and social facilities for local people. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
4. People are increasingly buying things online. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
5. Many companies spend a lot of money on marketing and advertisement. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
6. Some people think that uniform should be made compulsory for the employees. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks?
7. Many large businesses are overtaking the market and overshadowing the local products. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks?
DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS
1. Some believe that it is better to run a business within a family while others say that they should hire people from outside the family. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. Some believe that while recruiting people companies should choose those people who can work independently while other believe that a team player would the better choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
3. Some people believe that people’s success should be judged on the basis of how much money they have while other say it is better to prioritize their contribution to the society than their possessions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4. Some people believe that more the product is priced more is the chance that people buy it while others say it is the quality of product that influence people to buy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. Some people argue that banks should not issue credit and debit cards while others think that it is wrong to limit people to cheques. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
6. In some countries people earn a huge amount as salary. Some say it is good for a country but some other say government should limit people’s earnings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
DIRECT / TWO-PART QUESTIONS
1. Some people think money is the source of happiness. What role does money play to make people happy?
2. Government is spending a huge amount in the exploration of space. Could this money be used to solve existing problems of earth? What benefits do we have in exploring space?
3. Some save money while others spend. What is the best approach to money? Why?
4. People nowadays have less free time and a lot of money. Do you think it is good? Why/Why not?
5. People these days as they become adult they run after earning money. Do you think this is a good action or should people strive to find spiritual happiness?
6. Sales companies should recruit those people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated worker. Do you think money drives hard work? What skills should be considered before recruiting a sales employee?