EDUCATION
EDUCATION
University: Theory or Practice?Theoretical subjects such as
mathematics, philosophy and economics should be removed from
university curricula and replaced with practical subjects such as
computer programming and engineering. Do you agree or
disagree?TRAVEL
Traffic: What can we do?
Nowadays traffic in major cities is worsening. What problems
does it create? How can we help solve these problems as
individuals?
Travel and international understanding
Does travel help to promote understanding and communication
between countries?Most people would agree that travel broadens the
mind. Surely, visiting new places and meeting new people helps us
to understand how others live? However, the history of travel has
taught us that many misunderstandings and tragedies can occur when
different societies meet. Discuss whether travel contributes to
mutual respect and understanding.
WORKIs ambition positive or negative?Is ambition a positive or
negative characteristic? Is it necessary for success?In many
situations, ambition is highly regarded. Job applications often ask
for ambitious candidates. Entrepreneurs are admired for their
ambition and energy, and dynamic countries and cities have
ambitious plans for growth. Although ambition has a dark side.
Should we be scared of ambition?Is emigration bad for a
country?Should rich countries offer jobs to professionals such as
doctors, engineers and teachers from poorer countries, even though
these people are needed in their own countries?Every year millions
of workers migrate to developed countries such as England or
Germany to work as doctors, engineers, or other professionals. This
is good for the rich countries, but can be bad for the developing
countries. Why this flow of talented people from poor to rich
countries.SPORTS and LEISUREShould dangerous sports such as
motor-racing or boxing be banned?Across the world, millions of
people enjoy watching or even taking part in sports such as boxing,
wrestling, mountain climbing, bungee jumping and a whole range of
other hazardous sports. However, others think that these sports
should be strictly controlled or even banned completely.Young
people and free timeYoung people today have a lot of free time. Do
they use this time well or do they waste it?More sports &
fitness centers?Would the availability of more sports facilities
lead to better public health?
