Discussion Topics for November the29th and Dec 2nd

1. Do you think there is intelligent life on other planets?


2. "Keeping animals in zoos and circuses to entertain human-beings is

selfish and inhumane." Do you agree?

3. Bullfighting, fox-hunting and whale-hunting are part of some

countries’ traditions. Do you think that Spain, England and Japan

have a right to continue these traditions?

4. "It is better to be within large economic unions like the European

Community rather than outside them." Do you agree?

5. "Free trade policies are always better than protectionist ones."

6. Do you prefer a system where children are put in fast and slow streams

or is it better to create mixed ability classes?

7. Do the "three Rs" (Reading, Writing and Arithmetic) make up the most

important part of the school curriculum?

8. "Most nurses are overworked and underpaid." Do you agree?

9. "People who have damaged their health through smoking or drinking

should be at the back of the queue for expensive treatments."