英语即兴演讲题目.doc

1. ADULTS 2. d. Adults_Phase3_Impromptu_Speech_CompleteTopic (REV-NP)3. Many people believe that parents are the best teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?4. Many companies impose smoking restrictions within the office, forcing employees to smoke outside or not at all. Do you believe such restrictions provide advantages or disadvantages to the workplace? Explain your response.5. Increasing the price of fuel will help solve many global environmental problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?6. Parents should carefully monitor their children when they are on social networking sites. To what extent do you agree or disagree?7. Technology in todays world is creating a monoculture for the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?8. Tension, rather than understanding, is created amongst cultures by the ever-increasing numbers of people traveling overseas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?9. Obesity is becoming just as much of a problem in developing countries as it is in developed countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?10. Many people believe that universities focus too much on theory and not enough on practical skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?11. Some people believe that we cannot learn from history, and will continue making the same mistakes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?12. Air travel causes pollution, so authorities should enforce restrictions on flights. To what extent do you agree or disagree?13. Owning a pet can help reduce a persons stress level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?14. Money spent on space research would be better spent on medical research. To what extent do you agree or disagree?15. Many governments are increasing the age of retirement. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such an edict?16. Only governments can improve environmental conditions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?17. There are more advantages than disadvantages to social media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?18. Single-sex marriage is a human right. To what extent do you agree or disagree?19. The negative effects of video games outweigh the benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?20. Women make better leaders than men. To what extent do you agree or disagree?21. Online shopping is more detrimental than beneficial to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?22. The advantages of studying a language abroad outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?23. Freedom of speech is not necessary for democracy to survive. To what extent do you agree or disagree?24. Governments should take responsibility for their people in the event of a natural disaster. To what extent do you agree or disagree?25. Sporting celebrities are more focused on making money than on winning medals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?26. Many people believe that electronic books cannot compete with paper books in terms of enjoyment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?27. Bicycle helmets should be compulsory in all countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?28. Bullying at school or in the workplace has always been a part of society, and cyberbullying is just another avenue. To what extent do you agree or disagree?29. Some people believe that governments should enforce the same restrictions on drinking alcohol in public places as they have on smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?30. The individual is always the impetus for innovation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?31. Originality is not the same as imagination. To what extent do you agree or disagree?32. Wealthy people should spend money and time improving their communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?33. Domestic pets do not belong in city dwellings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?34. Excessive shopping is a form of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?35. The advantages of hiring young and innovative employees outweigh those of hiring older, more experienced personnel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?36. Economic progress is the only way to measure a countrys success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?37. The advantages of taking a gap year before university overshadow the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?38. Too much free time leads to drug use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?39. Zoos are not necessary in todays world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?40. Advertising entices people to buy in quantity rather than for quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?41. Greed and selfishness is increasing in society because of technological advancement. To what extent do you agree or disagree?42. The advantages of gender-segregated schools outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?43. Graduates have more options for work than they had 10 years ago. To what extent do you agree or disagree?44. It should be compulsory for unemployed people receiving government subsidies to work within their communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?45. People should think twice about travelling because of the risk of terrorism. To what extent do you agree or disagree?46. Computers are creating antisocial children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?47. Overweight parents produce overweight children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?48. There is too much violence on our screens. To what extent do you agree or disagree?49. Many people believe that competitiveness is not a positive quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?50. Modern technology has more negative than positive effects on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?51. Art can tell us more about the past than science can. To what extent do you agree or disagree?52. Parents have become too lenient with their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?53. Traditional cultures are being lost as technology improves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?54. The advantages of children staying with their parents until their mid-twenties far outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?55. Fashion is for fools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?56. Sport is not for the weak. To what extent do you agree or disagree?57. Quick decisions are usually wrong. To what extent do you agree or disagree?58. Formal exams are the only way to assess a students performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?59. Credit cards are putting people into debt they cannot afford. To what extent do you agree or disagree?60. Many people believe that a womans place is not in the home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?61. Newspapers are a dying medium. To what extent do you agree or disagree?62. People cannot succeed without a university degree. To what extent do you agree or disagree?63. Change is the best thing for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?64. Universities should enrol equal numbers of males and females. To what extent do you agree or disagree?65. Employers should put more emphasis on a persons social skills when recruiting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?66. Children, not governments, should be responsible for their parents in old age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?67. Mobile phones are creating an unsocial and ignorant culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?68. Stay-at-home fathers create more benefits than harm for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?69. Advertising focused on children is immoral. To what extent do you agree or disagree?70. Cosmetic surgery is only for the vain. To what extent do you agree or disagree?71. People need to follow fashion to be considered cool. To what extent do you agree or disagree?72. Life today is not as stressful as it was 20 years ago. To what extent do you agree or disagree?73. Competitive children are more successful in life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?74. Many people believe that it is impossible to become fluent in a language without knowing and understanding its culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?75. Personal happiness is directly related to economic success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?76. Multiculturalism brings more advantages than disadvantages to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?77. Fast food chains are the major cause of obesity in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?78. Cooking at home is healthier than eating out. To what extent do you agree or disagree?79. Single-sex parents make good role models for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?80. Public speaking is the same as acting on the stage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?81. Music and film celebrities have more influence on adolescents than do their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?82. We are living in a throwaway society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?83. The benefits of a single international language for global trade would be greater than the detriments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?84. Men have far more opportunities for advancement in the workplace than do women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?85. Young people today have to face far more social risks than did their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?86. Many people believe that it is impossible to learn a new language without face-to-face contact. To what extent do you agree or disagree?87. Individual study has more advantages than group study. To what extent do you agree or disagree?88. Most people believe that enjoyment is more important than money when seeking a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?89. The education system is responsible for teaching children about healthy nutrition. To what extent do you agree or disagree?90. Games are just as important for adults as they are for children. To what ext