• Paparazzi have the right to interfere in celebrities' private lives. Do you agree?

• How might the Internet influence creation of overnight stars?

• PAF are unprepared to take part in international military operations. Do you agree?

• How do you see the future of Poland's participation in foreign missions?

• A dog is a man's best friend. Do you agree with this saying?

• What might be done to stop cruelty to animals?

• Conscription was good for preparing young people to protect the country. Do you agree?

• What might be the effects of the professionalization of the PAF?

• Crime is strictly connected with poverty. Do you agree?

• What should be done to stop criminal activities in business?

• In elections politicians make promises which they never keep. Do you agree?

• What should be done to make politicians responsible for their actions?

• The standard of education in Poland is far from good. What do you think?

• What might be done to provide Polish students with practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge?

• Money is the most motivating force in human life. Do you agree?

• How might the present financial crisis affect Poland?

• Tourism has become an important industry that helps countries to develop. Do you agree?

• How might safety in tourist places be improved?

• Bad habits make life more enjoyable. Do you agree?

• What should be done to stop people from becoming couch potatoes?

• People are turning into couch potatoes. Do you agree?

• What might be done to promote active ways of spending free time?

• Natural disasters are part of nature and should be accepted. Do you agree?

• What might be done to reduce the effects of natural disasters?

• City life makes people lazy. Do you agree?

• What might be done to help areas with high unemployment?

• Higher fines for road offences will reduce the number of accidents. Do you

• agree?

• What should be done to make traffic police more efficient?

• People are judged by the jobs they do. Do you agree?

• How important is it to maintain balance between work and play?

• Polish soldiers should not be involved in foreign missions. Do you agree?

• What should be done to prevent specialists from leaving the armed forces?

• Technological progress does more harm than good. Do you agree?

• What should be done to protect children from the negative influence of technological development?

• The problem of the economic crisis is exaggerated in the media. Do you agree?

• What measures need to be taken to fight unemployment?

• Violence at school has become a serious problem now. Do you agree?

• What might be done to prevent young people from committing crime?

• Conscription should not be abolished. Do you agree?

• How should the system of military training be changed?

• Laziness is the main reason for poverty. Do you agree?

• What should be done to reduce the difference between the rich and the poor?

• Poland faces a serious threat of a terrorist attack. Do you agree?

• What should be done to make big cities safer?

• Man is the biggest threat to the environment. Do you agree?

• What might be done to help victims of natural disasters more effectively?

• It is a mistake to abandon obligatory military service. Do you agree?

• What should be done to attract educated people to join the Armed Forces?

• Strikes are the best way to ensure better financial and working conditions. Do you agree?

• What should be done to prevent violence during mass street protests?

• Free education in Poland is a myth. Do you agree?

• What should be done to ensure equally high standards of education for children in the country and in the cities?

• Possessing and using drugs should not be prohibited. Do you agree?

• What should be done to effectively protect the young generation from falling into bad habits?

• Tourist resorts are a nightmare for holiday makers. Do you agree?

• How might the implementation of Schengen Treaty's regulations influence tourism in our country in the future?

• Computer games are the main reason for increasing violence among young people. Do you agree?

• How do you think technology will change our lives in the future?

• The Internet will replace all other media in the future. Do you agree?

• What should be done to limit the influence of the media?

• Medical progress may lead to risks. Do you agree?

• What will people's lifestyle be like in the future?

• Shopping is becoming an important form of entertainment now. Do you agree?

• How do you think shopping will develop in the future?

• There is a big social and financial gap between people living in the country and in the city. Do you agree?

• How might safety in big cities be improved?

• Individual people can't do much to protect the environment. Do you agree?

• How might our environment change in the future?

• Unemployment has stopped being a problem in Poland. Do you agree?

• How might young people's emigration affect Poland in the future?

• The computer will limit the basic social skills of future generations. Do you agree?

• What should be done to encourage people to socialize more?

• The end of oil resources will mean the end of road transport. Do you agree?

• What will travel be like in the future?

• The Army is just a playground for immature men. Do you agree?

• How will the professional army improve Poland's defense capabilities?

• Travelling has become more dangerous nowadays. Do you agree?

• How do you see the future of travelling?

• It is a mistake to withdraw the PAF (Polish Armed Forces) from Iraq. Do you agree?

• What should be done to improve the preparation of Polish troops for missions abroad?

Fame

There are many reasons for becoming famous. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them makes fame last the longest and the shortest. Be ready to justify your choice.

TV SPORT POLITICS ART

Military Operations

Taking part in military operations is a task which involves lots of different factors. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important for the success of the mission. Be ready to justify your choice.

LOGISTIC SUPPORT FORCE SECURITY EQUIPMENT TROOP SELECTION

Animals

There are many roles animals play in the world. Look at the list below. Discuss the following roles and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important in the modern world. Be ready to justify your choice.

WORKING ANIMALS SOURCE OF FOOD ENTERTAINMENT

TESTING ANIMALS IN LABS

Military

There are many reasons why people do not find military life attractive. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important for people. Be ready to justify your choice.

LOW SALARY DANGER AND RISK ACCOMMODATION PROBLEMS

BEING AWAY FROM FAMILIES

Crime

There is lots of crime in the world. Look at the list below and decide which of them is the most and the least difficult to prevent. Be ready to justify your choice.

HACKING PORNOGRAPHY THEFT DRUG DEALING

Demonstrations

There are many ways of demonstrating social discontent. Look at the list below. Discuss these ways and try to agree which one is the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

petition strike street demonstration voting

Education

Educating children has become a priority for most parents. Look at the list below. Discuss the additional ways of educating children and try to agree which one is the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

courses parent teaching e - learning individual tuition

Money

There are many ways of securing your financial future. Look at the list below. Discuss these ways of dealing with money and try to agree which is the most and the least profitable. Be ready to justify your choice.

keeping Money at home saving in bank investing retirement funds

Tourism

Sometimes going on holiday has little to do with pleasure and relaxation. Look at the list below. Discuss the vacation problems and try to agree which is the most and the least irritating. Be ready to justify your choice.

crowd high prices poor service Long journey

Bad Habits

Nowadays people have a lot of bad habits. Look at the list below. Discuss the habits and try to agree which one is the most and the least common. Be ready to justify your choice.

aggressive driving dirty language being late eating too much

RECREATION

There are many reasons why children spend less time playing outdoors than previous generations did. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

safety computers additional activities no playgrounds

NATURAL DISASTERS

Natural disasters have big effect on people and countries. Discuss the following items and try to decide which is the most and the least affected by disasters. Be ready to justify your choice.

victims local infrastructure national economy aid organisations

COUNTRY/CITY

There are numerous reasons why a lot of people leave villages/small towns and choose to live in the city. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to agree which is the most and the least important.

job market education entertainment easier life

ACCIDENTS

There are many reasons for the growing number of accidents. Look at list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to agree which of them is the most and the least important.

poor roads bad weather drivers' carelessness drunk driving

WORK

The workplace has changed in many ways in recent years. Look at the list below. Discuss the different areas of change and try to agree which is the most and the least significant.

technology working conditions salaries human relations

MILITARY ISSUES

Professionalization will bring a lot of changes in the Polish Armed Forces. Look at the list below. Discuss the following changes and try to decide which will be the most and the least significant. Be ready to justify your choice.

number of soldiers defense capabilities recruitment training

TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS

Our world is developing very fast. Look at the list below. Discuss the following developments and try to agree which is the most and the least beneficial. Be ready to justify your choice.

antibiotics mobile phone spaceship television

SOCIAL ISSUES

Poland faces a lot of social problems. Look at the list below. Discuss the following problems and try to decide which is the most and the least serious at present. Be ready to justify your choice.

homelessness unemployment emigration corruption

CRIME

There are many reasons why young people turn to crime now. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and decide which is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

peer pressure poverty violence in media not enough parents' attention

MILITARY PROBLEMS

Due to recent budget cuts, there are some areas in the military in which money can be saved. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and decide where money saving will be the most and the least controversial. Be ready to justify your choice.

foreign missions equipment salaries training and exercises

Rich vs. Poor

There are many reasons for the widening gap between the rich and the poor. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

EDUCATION FAMILY/SOCIAL BACKGROUND HARD WORK MOTIVATION

Terrorism/global security

There are reasons for a growing feeling of insecurity among people. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them influences the world most and least. Be ready to justify your choice.

MILITARY CONFLICTS TERRORISM GUN OWNERSHIP CRIME

Environment

The world suffers from many natural disasters. Look at the list below. Discuss the following disasters and try to decide which of them is the most and the least dangerous for people. Be ready to justify your choice.

FOREST FIRES EARTHQUAKES VOLCANIC ERUPTION DROUGHT

Military training

During basic training soldiers learn different skills. Look at the list below. Discuss the following areas of basic training and try to decide which of them is the most and the least useful for soldiers. Be ready to justify your choice.

WEAPON HANDLING DRILL FIRST AID LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT

Demonstrations

There are many reasons for which people protest. Look at the list below. Discuss these reasons and try to agree which is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

politics salaries ecology unemployment

Education

The choice of school for children is not easy. Look at the list below. Discuss these institutions and decide which offers the best and the worst learning conditions. Be ready to justify your choice.

state school private school international school boarding school

Addictions

Many people suffer from various addictions. Look at the list below. Discuss the addictions and try to agree which one is the most and the least destructive. Be ready to justify your choice.

gambling alcoholism smoking workaholism

Tourism

Tourism has become an important branch of economy. Look at the list below. Discuss all the issues connected with tourism and try to agree which is the most and the least important for the country. Be ready to justify your choice.

profit infrastructure development services ecology

IT Technology

Computers have a big influence on our lives. Look at the list below. Discuss the following areas and try to agree in which of them computers are the least and the most beneficial.

online shopping online learning entertainment communication

Mass media

Mass media have become very common nowadays. Look at the list below. Discuss the following media and try to agree which plays the most and the least important role in the contemporary society.

TV radio the Internet press

Health

It is said that Polish people are getting less healthy. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors which might contribute to this problem and try to agree which is the most and the least significant. Justify your choice.

eating habits work addictions little sport

Shopping

There are many different places where people can do shopping. Look at the list below. Discuss the following places and try to agree which is the most and the least advantageous. Justify your choice.

internet shopping centres small shops open-air markets

Country/City

A lot of people leave big cities and choose to live in the country. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to agree which is the most and the least important. Justify your choice.

pollution noise cost safety

Environment

Environmental issues are becoming more and more important. Look at the list below. Discuss the following issues and the threats they pose. Try to agree which is the most and the least dangerous. Justify your choice.

industry cars deforestation rubbish

Social issues

Joining the European Union has had a big influence on Poland. Look at the list below. Discuss the changes that have appeared in the following areas. Try to agree which is the most and the least positive. Justify your choice.

travelling work education cost of living

Leisure time

There are many ways of spending free time. Look at the list below. Discuss the following ways and try to agree which may have the most positive and negative influence. Justify your choice.

TV reading sport computerS

Transport

There are many different means of transport. Look at the list below. Discuss the following means of transport and try to decide which of them is the most and the least dangerous. Justify your choice.

CAR PLANE TRAIN COACH

Military

There are many reasons for joining the military. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important. Justify your choice.

JOB STABILITY SALARY PROMOTION PROSPECTS FACING A CHALLENGE

Travelling

Travelling has become a global phenomenon nowadays. Look at the list of reasons for traveling below. Discuss them and try to decide which of them is the most and the least common. Justify your choice.

BUSINESS TRIPS VISITING RELATIVES WORKING ABROAD HOLIDAYS

Military missions

Polish soldiers are involved in many missions abroad. Look at the list below. Discuss the following missions and try to decide which of them is the most and the least challenging for soldiers. Justify your choice.

IRAQ AFGHANISTAN CONGO THE BALKANS

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