letSpeak Up!: Opinion-based answers [B2+]

Opinion-based answers [B2+]

PART 1: Education and Career

Should schools teach financial literacy? Why?
Is academic success more important than practical skills? Why?
Do grades reflect a student's true abilities? Why or why not?
Should internships be a requirement for graduation? Why?
Is it better to work for passion or for money? Why?
Should students be allowed to choose their teachers? Why?
Is a college degree necessary for success today? Why?
Should schools eliminate traditional exams? Why or why not?
Can failure be a better teacher than success? Why?
Should companies invest more in employee training? Why?

PART 2: Health and Lifestyle

Should governments ban unhealthy foods? Why?
Is fitness more about physical activity or diet? Why?
Should mental health days be accepted as sick days? Why?
Is modern life making people more stressed? Why?
Should teenagers have regular health check-ups? Why?
Is it possible to live a balanced life in a fast-paced world? Why?
Should smoking in public be completely banned? Why?
Can social media contribute to poor self-image? Why?
Is sleep more important than exercise? Why?
Should junk food ads be banned from TV? Why?

PART 3: Technology and Innovation

Has technology improved or harmed human relationships? Why?
Should robots be used in elderly care? Why?
Is artificial intelligence a danger to employment? Why or why not?
Are people becoming too dependent on smartphones? Why?
Should there be age limits for using social media? Why?
Can online education fully replace traditional classrooms? Why?
Do tech companies have too much power? Why?
Is it ethical to use facial recognition in public spaces? Why?
Should we stop using paper and go completely digital? Why?
Are online influencers good role models? Why?

PART 4: Society and Ethics

Should people be punished for offensive speech online? Why?
Is it ever okay to break the law for a good reason? Why?
Do people have a moral duty to help strangers? Why?
Is honesty always the best policy? Why?
Should voting be mandatory in all countries? Why?
Is social inequality getting worse in the modern world? Why?
Should the rich pay higher taxes? Why?
Is it fair to judge people by their past actions? Why or why not?
Do young people today care about politics? Why?
Should prisons focus more on punishment or rehabilitation? Why?

PART 5: Environment and Climate

Should governments ban single-use plastics? Why?
Is climate change the most urgent global issue? Why?
Can small daily habits really help the environment? Why?
Should people stop eating meat to help the planet? Why or why not?
Is environmental education effective in schools? Why?
Should countries be punished for polluting the planet? Why?
Can new technology solve environmental problems? Why?
Is using public transport a moral responsibility? Why?
Should water use be more strictly controlled? Why?
Can eco-tourism truly protect nature? Why or why not?

PART 6: Culture and Identity

Should cultural traditions change with modern times? Why?
Is it important to preserve endangered languages? Why?
Should people be encouraged to learn about other cultures? Why?
Can fashion be a form of self-expression? Why?
Is it possible to understand a country without learning its language? Why?
Should national identity be taught in schools? Why?
Do films and media shape cultural identity? Why?
Is global culture weakening local traditions? Why or why not?
Can cultural differences be the cause of conflict? Why?
Should historical monuments be removed if they offend people? Why?

PART 7: Travel and Globalization

Should tourism be limited in popular destinations? Why?
Is travel still necessary in a digital world? Why?
Can traveling make people more tolerant? Why?
Should people learn the local language when traveling? Why?
Is globalization good or bad for local economies? Why?
Can global trade be fair to all countries? Why or why not?
Should people support local products over imported goods? Why?
Does globalization make the world boring or interesting? Why?
Are international businesses helping or hurting local communities? Why?
Should passports be replaced with digital IDs? Why?

PART 8: Relationships and Communication

Is face-to-face communication better than texting? Why?
Can long-distance relationships work? Why?
Should people spend less time on social media? Why?
Are arguments necessary in healthy relationships? Why or why not?
Is it harder to make real friends as an adult? Why?
Should people share everything with their partner? Why?
Can people be close friends with someone from a very different culture? Why?
Is it better to have a few close friends or many acquaintances? Why?
Can technology improve communication between family members? Why?
Should children be taught emotional intelligence in school? Why?

PART 9: Work and Money

Should the workweek be shortened to four days? Why?
Is job satisfaction more important than salary? Why?
Should people retire early? Why or why not?
Is it fair to work unpaid internships? Why?
Should companies focus more on employee well-being than profits? Why?
Can remote work replace traditional office work? Why?
Is it important to start saving money at a young age? Why?
Should personal finance be taught in schools? Why?
Do rich people have a responsibility to help the poor? Why?
Is it better to have a stable job or take risks with your career? Why?

PART 10: Media, News, and Influence

Should news be free and available to everyone? Why?
Do journalists have a duty to be neutral? Why?
Is fake news a serious threat to society? Why?
Should influencers be regulated like advertisers? Why?
Is censorship ever acceptable in media? Why or why not?
Do movies and series reflect reality or distort it? Why?
Should violent video games be restricted for children? Why?
Is reading still important in the digital age? Why?
Should people trust news on social media? Why?
Can documentaries influence people’s behavior more than fiction? Why?