Globalisation
05.10.22
The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at
all levels—individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
05.11.12
As global trade increases between different countries, many daily necessities are produced in other
countries. Such goods are usually transported a long distance. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh its
drawbacks?
06.02.18
Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up
the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
06.06.10
Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in the local community who need it.
Others, however, prefer to give money to national and international charitable organisations. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
07.06.16
In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a
negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
07.07.21
As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between
different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
07.11.24
Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than the positive
effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
08.07.26
Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environment protection, while
some people think more benefits has been brought to international business. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
08.12.04 ≈ 05.11.12
As global trade increases, many goods, even some daily goods, are exported to another country, which
includes long-distance transport during shipping. Do you think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks?
09.02.07 ≈ 07.11.24
Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve poverty, so rich
countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
09.06.27
Developing countries require international organization’s help. Some people prefer financial aid
while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
09.11.21
Individuals and countries cannot help everyone who needs help in the world, so they should only be
concerned about their own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10.01.09
Some people believe that the charity organisations should give aid to those in greatest need,wherever they
live. Some people believe that the charity organisations would better concentrate on helping people who
live in own country instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
11.02.26
Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as
little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12.01.07
Some people think developing countries should invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories to grow their economies. Others think developing countries should keep the large companies out and develop local companies instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
12.02.09
The spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase of globalization produce positive effects to everyone. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
12.11.17
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason?Is it positive or negative?