Список тем upper-intermediate

Women in politics. Do you think this topic is worth discussing? Hasn’t the fact that women are involved in politics become commonplace?

THE MOST ACUTE ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE OUR WORLD GREENER? Present your own eco project.

TRY TO PREDICT HOW LIFE WILL CHANGE FIFTY YEARS FROM NOW. WHAT MODERN TRENDS ARE YOUR ASSUMPTIONS BASED UPON? If you were a scientist what would you invent to make our life better in the nearest future?

YOU ARE A DOCTOR TAKING PART IN A POPULAR TV SHOW. TELL YOUR AUDIENCE ABOUT A HEAVY COLD, ITS SYMPTOMS AND TREATTMENT Common cold isn’t considered to be a problem in Britain and the USA and people are never on sick leave with this illness. Do you agree with such approach to the problem?

MODERN LIFESTYLE AND HEALTH PROBLEMS. TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES In what way can the Ukrainian Health Service be reformed? Give your opinion.

MASS CULTURE AND CELEBRITY WORSHIP SYNDROME: HOW TO FIND A HEALTHY BALANCE? If celebrity worship syndrome is a disease in what way can it be cured? Which alternatives can be offered to worshippers?

HUMAN NATURE AND VICES. The MOST HATED VILLAINS The contest for the worst villain of the year is held annually in the USA. Businessmen, politicians, pop stars are usually nominated for this “award”. If such a contest were held in Ukraine whom would you suggest as the worst villain of the last year?

ALTRUISM: ANOMALY OR A CHANCE TO SURVIVE Altruism is just a popular myth. Do you agree or disagree with the point? Give your reasons.

ADVICE YOUR FRIEND ON PREPARATION FOR A JOB INTERVIEW Do you think that job interview is the most effective way of hiring staff?

DWELL ON THE CONCEPT OF HAPPINESS. PEOPLE’S PERCEPTION OF THEIR OWN HAPPINESS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES Can a person be taught to be happy?

LEGAL AND ILLEGAL WAYS TO MAKE MONEY. MONEY,MODERN TECHNOLOGY AND CRIME There are two sayings: Money makes the world go round and Love makes the world go round. In your opinion, which one is right?

USUAL AND UNUSUAL HOBBIES What are people prepared to sacrifice and dispense with to enjoy their hobbies?

COLLECTING THINGS AS A HOBBY How does collecting contribute to a person’s image?

PEOPLE VS ANIMALS. HUMAN AND ANIMAL RIGHTS What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping animals in zoos?

PETS: FRIENDS, SERVANTS OR VICTIMS? Is it human to keep pets? Why? How can pets influence a personality?

YOUTH CULTURES: A FREEDOM OF CHOICE OR A TRAP? Formulate a piece of advice for the parents whose teenage children adopt an extreme fashion style.

YOU CAN’T JUDGE A BOOK BY LOOKING AT ITS COVER Agree or disagree with the statement in the headline. How do mass media influence our beauty stereotypes and what psychological problems do they cause?

FEARS AND PHOBIAS: SYMPTOMS, CAUSES AND WAYS TO FIGHT THEM How do fears and phobias affect people’s day-to-day life?

ETERNAL FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Think of and speak about national heroes and most courageous people in the history of mankind.

ART AND MODERN SOCIETY Which of the modern arts (performance art, literature, theatre, cinema, music) are you keen on? Why? How do the arts influence modern society?

CHANGING READING HABITS AND THE FUTURE OF THE BOOK What do you know about the most popular literary prizes? Who is your favourite author and which of his/her work(s) would you recommend the readers? Why?

CELEBRITIES IN POLITICS: PROS & CONS Tell about an embarrassing mistake made by a prominent politician.