Structure of Discussion Essay & Explanation

List of Essays

1. Some people think that developments involving the Internet have brought people closer together while others think that people and communities have become more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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2. Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.

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3. Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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4. Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of individual crime and the motivation for committing it should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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5. Some people want the government to spend more money for looking life on other planets; however, others think it a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth that the government should be solving. Discuss both views and give your opinion

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6. Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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7. Some people think that there should be some strict controls about the noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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8. Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centers provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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9. Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that celebrities can make problems seem less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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10. Some people think that schools should reward students who show the best academic results, while others believe that it is more important to reward students who show improvements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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11. Development in technology has brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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12. Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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13. Some people say taxes should be spent on health care. Other people say that there are more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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14. Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of the fear of crime. Some believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime. Others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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15. Some people think money is the best gift for teenagers, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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16. Some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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17. Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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18. In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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19. Some people think international car-free days are an effective way of reducing air pollution, others think there are some other ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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20. Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have the freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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21. Many governments think that the economic progress of a nation is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

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22. Some people and of the opinion that children should be rewarded for good behaviour only, Others think they should be punished for bad behaviour. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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23. Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that the discipline should be the responsibility of teachers, while others think that this is the role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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24. Some people believe that personal happiness is directly related to economic success. Others argue that happiness is a kind of personal feeling and has nothing to do with one’s financial status. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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25. Some people believe that we should use as much water we want; whereas others say that there should be some restrictions on the water usage as it is a limited natural resource. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.