PROBLEM/ CAUSE/ SOLUTION
1. Many people are increasingly working long hours. What is the reason behind this and what problems does this cause?
2. More are more people prefer to eat junk food than home cooked food. Why is this and what problems does this cause?
3. People are living sedentary life despite the fact that there are lots of options to exercise. What problems does this bring and how can they be solved?
4. People prefer to go to offices and travel small distances in fueled vehicles. What problems does this bring to their health and how can those problems be solved?
5. Even when poor countries receive assistance from rich countries, hunger remains a problem. Discuss potential reasons and remedies.
ADVANTAGE/ DISADVANTAGE
1. Today, more countries import food from all around the world. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this trend.
2. More individuals are experimenting with diverse types of cuisine, resulting in the consumption of foods from all over the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
3. Do you believe an aging society will vanish? What are the positive and negative sides to this?
4. Many people believe that eating at home is healthier, but many people still prefer to eat out. What are the positive and negative sides to this?
5. Some people believe that health care should be provided for free to the citizens. What are the
AGREE/ DISAGREE
1. It is argued that hospitals are laden by obese people because of their unhealthy life style. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Despite the increase in health facilities and practitioners, the cost of medical assistance is increasing. Is it a positive or a negative development?
3. Medical science has progressed to a great extent, but still there are enough ill people and new diseases keep appearing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Plastic pollution has become one of the major reasons for deterioration of human health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. People are keen to watch sports events on television or live; however, they do not participate in sports themselves. Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
ADVANTAGE/ DISADVANTAGE (OUTWEIGH)
1. It is the responsibility of doctors and nurses to educate people about living a healthy life. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks?
2. Walking is considered to be worthwhile for one’s health, but still people refrain from walking. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
3. In many countries elderly population is rising rapidly such as in Japan. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks?
4. Some young people are starting to believe that bearing children later in life is better than when you are still young. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks?
5. Traditional medication is slowly disappearing from the world. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks?
DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS
1. Some people think that it is the responsibility of government to ensure public health while others believe that it is a personal responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. Some people say that exercise is the best way to stay healthy while others believe health diet is the ultimate remedy for ill health. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3. Some people believe that people with health problems can only be treated with modern medicines while others opine that traditional way of treating patients is the best. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4. Some people are of the opinion that keeping pets is good for children while others think the opposite. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. Some people say that it is better to work in farms than spend a lot of money in gyms. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
DIRECT / TWO-PART QUESTIONS
1. A considerable number of people live longer. What do you think are the reasons behind this?
2. Compared to the past more young adults are taking medications for different diseases. What are the bad sides to this and how can people made healthier?
3. In some countries birth rate is lower than the mortality rate. Do you agree or disagree? What bad things can happen due to this?
4. Some people say that in order to control different hazardous diseases, alcohol and tobacco must be completely banned. Is this a good suggestion? Who are going to be in problem due to this?
5. People believe that using electronic appliances too much is unhealthy. What is your opinion on this? What could be the alternative to this?