Discussion Essay Questions

Discussion Essay Questions
1. Some people argue that women must not be permitted to work in the police force, while other believe that the police force needs to recruit police women. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. Some argue that technology has made man less sociable, while others think that it has made us more sociable. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
3. Some people argue that you need to have a lot of money to succeed in life but some people believe success is not limited to having a lot of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4. Some people argue that to succeed in a sport, you require an innate ability while others believe that it is hard work and practice that can make a champion out of you. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. Some people argue that investing in space projects is just wasting money because there are still problems more relevant to the public which should be addressed, while others believe that more money should be spent to discover life on other planets. Discuss both views and give your opinion? (Reported IELTS Essay Question)
6. Some people argue that during leisure time the mind should rest, while others believe that it is important to read a book or do a crossword puzzle. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
7. Some people believe that ‘original thinkers’ can change the world, while some others argue that’s because their ‘followers’ obey them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
8. Some people argue that intelligence is improvable through education and learning new subjects, while others think intelligence is innate. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
9. Some people fancy buying new stuff, late model smart phones, brand new tablets or laptops. Is this a bad or good behaviour? Discuss your opinion.
10.These days, people of all ages from certain countries prefer to spend most of their time at home rather than going outdoors. Discuss the reason(s) and say whether this is negative or positive.
11. Some people argue that companies should employ creative and intelligent people, while others believe that people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions should be recruited. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
12. Some people argue that job security is more important than job satisfaction, while others think that enjoying the job one does is of great importance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
13. Some people argue that one of the natural consequences of globalization is the dying-out of indigenous customs and traditions, while others know it (dying-out of indigenous customs and traditions) to be a disaster. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
14. In some countries, only a few numbers of people earn extremely high salaries, while others live on low wages. Some people believe that the government should have control over salaries and limit the amount people are paid, while others argue that this is good for the country’s economy. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Reported IELTS essay question)
15. Some people argue that endangered species should be protected -no matter how much money is spent to do so – while others believe that it is just a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
16. Some people argue that new medicines or make-up should be tested on animals, while others believe that it is cruel and should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
17. Some people believe that animals must not be kept in zoos, while others argue that will increase children’s knowledge about animals and save endangered species. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
18. Some people think immigration to another country can give them greater chance of better life while others believe that immigration does not guarantee a better life. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
19. Is it teacher’s or parent’s responsibility to ensure good discipline in schools? Discuss your opinion.
20. Some people think it is the responsibility of a government to promote creativity of children, while others believe that parents are responsible for that? Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
21. Human activity by means of technology has left a negative impact on plants, animals and ecosystem around the globe. Some are of this opinion that actions can be taken to make the situation better, while others believe that this cannot be changed? ِDiscuss both views and write your own opinion.
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