Animals
What are the most popular pets in your country?
Why do people keep pets?
Should animals be allowed to perform in circuses?
Should scientists experiment on animals in order to develop new drugs?
Do you agree or disagree: Keeping animals in captivity is cruel. There is no reason for zoos to exist in the 21st century.
What effects do you think humans have on wild animals?
What measures could we take to protect wildlife?
Is it the responsibility of schools to teach children about protecting wildlife?
Health
Where do people usually get information about health in your country?
Some people think that modern lifestyles are less healthy than traditional lifestyles. Do you agree?
A lot of people say that schools should teach health education. Would you agree with that?
People often say that life is more stressful now than it used to be. Do you agree?
I think newspapers are responsible for worrying people too much about health matters. What do you think?
It’s been suggested that having a good diet is very important for health. Do you agree with that?
Why do you think fitness clubs are becoming very popular in some countries?
People are generally living longer that they used to. What do you think are the main reasons for this?
Children are becoming overweight. Why do you think this might be?
Some big companies pay for their employees to join health clubs. What do you think are the reasons for this?
Why do you think a lot of people prefer traditional medicines to modern ones?
Do children get enough exercise these days?
Do people take care of themselves well enough?
Should medicine be free for those who need it?
What are the benefits of taking regular exercise?
How could companies encourage their employees to keep fit?
Are certain sports more appropriate for the whole family?
What do you feel about smoking in public places?
Do you think smoking should be banned in public places?
What’s the best way to stop smoking?
Travel
Is it true that travel broadens the mind?
What's the best way to travel if you want to experience a different country?
Should people take fewer flights in order to safeguard the environment?
Are countries losing their cultural differences?
Is it better to travel alone or with friends?
Have you ever visited anywhere that you would classify as exotic?
Do you think that our desire to visit exotic places is actually destroying them?
What anxieties do people face when they travel abroad?
If you have travelled to another country, what were you most anxious about before you went?
Happiness
What things are important to people’s happiness?
Can money buy happiness? What is the key to success in life?